Non-Chern-Simons Topological Mass Generation in (2+1) Dimensions

By dimensional reduction of a massive BF theory, a new topological field theory is constructed in (2+1) dimensions. Two different topological terms, one involving a scalar and a Kalb-Ramond fields and another one equivalent to the four-dimensional BF term, are present. We constructed two actions with these topological terms and show that a topological mass generation mechanism can be implemented. Using the non-Chern-Simons topological term, an action is proposed leading to a classical duality relation between Klein-Gordon and Maxwell actions. We also have shown that an action in (2+1) dimensions with the Kalb-Ramond field is related by Buscher's duality transformation to a massive gauge-invariant Stuckelberg-type theory.Comment: 8 pages, no figures, RevTE

Aquecimento global e pecuária: o que todo pecuarista deve saber sobre ele.

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Valor nutricional da carne bovina e suas implicações para a saúde humana.

A carne bovina tem seu consumo restrito por recomendação de médicos e nutricionistas em função do seu teor de gordura saturada. Todavia, essa recomendação deveria ser revista em função de falhas na hipótese lipídica e a descoberta de características específicas de ácidos graxos presentes na carne. O consumo restrito de carne, em função da tentativa de reduzir o consumo de gordura saturada, pode estar fazendo com que quantidades subótimas de nutrientes, os quais a carne seja importante fonte (exemplos: ácidos graxos poliinsaturados de cadeia longa, vitamina B12, zinco, ferro e outros) estejam sendo consumidas. Além disso, os alimentos utilizados em sua substituição, ricos em carboidratos simples e gordura vegetal hidrogenada, podem ser responsáveis pelo aumento da ocorrência de várias doenças crônicas associadas com o consumo de excesso de gordura. Procurou-se mostrar, fundamentado em dados científicos recentes, que a carne bovina deve fazer parte de uma dieta diversificada e bem balanceada para o aumento da qualidade de vida da população.bitstream/CNPGC-2009-09/12406/1/DOC171.pd

Boi orgânico, boi verde e convencional podem ir mais longe, caminhando na mesma direção.

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Mass generation for non-Abelian antisymmetric tensor fields in a three-dimensional space-time

Starting from a recently proposed Abelian topological model in (2+1) dimensions, which involve the Kalb-Ramond two form field, we study a non-Abelian generalization of the model. An obstruction for generalization is detected. However we show that the goal is achieved if we introduce a vectorial auxiliary field. Consequently, a model is proposed, exhibiting a non-Abelian topological mass generation mechanism in D=3, that provides mass for the Kalb-Ramond field. The covariant quantization of this model requires ghosts for ghosts. Therefore in order to quantize the theory we construct a complete set of BRST and anti-BRST equations using the horizontality condition.Comment: 8 pages. To appear in Physical Review

Wavelets: a powerful tool for studying rotation, activity, and pulsation in Kepler and CoRoT stellar light curves

Aims. The wavelet transform has been used as a powerful tool for treating several problems in astrophysics. In this work, we show that the time-frequency analysis of stellar light curves using the wavelet transform is a practical tool for identifying rotation, magnetic activity, and pulsation signatures. We present the wavelet spectral composition and multiscale variations of the time series for four classes of stars: targets dominated by magnetic activity, stars with transiting planets, those with binary transits, and pulsating stars. Methods. We applied the Morlet wavelet (6th order), which offers high time and frequency resolution. By applying the wavelet transform to the signal, we obtain the wavelet local and global power spectra. The first is interpreted as energy distribution of the signal in time-frequency space, and the second is obtained by time integration of the local map. Results. Since the wavelet transform is a useful mathematical tool for nonstationary signals, this technique applied to Kepler and CoRoT light curves allows us to clearly identify particular signatures for different phenomena. In particular, patterns were identified for the temporal evolution of the rotation period and other periodicity due to active regions affecting these light curves. In addition, a beat-pattern signature in the local wavelet map of pulsating stars over the entire time span was also detected.Comment: Accepted for publication on A&