Exact Heavy to Light Meson Form Factors in the Combined Heavy Quark, Large NcN_c and Chiral Limits

We demonstrate that the form factors of local operators between a heavy meson state (like the~$B$) and a light pseudoscalar state (like the pion) are given exactly by a single pole form in the combined heavy quark, large $N_c$ (number of colors) and chiral limits. We discuss the deviations from this exact result from finite heavy quark masses, non-zero light quark masses and finite $N_c$. We comment on some implications of this result.Comment: 12 pages (harvmac), Brown-HET-92

Multivalent glycan arrays

Glycan microarrays have become a powerful technology to study biological processes, such as cell–cell interaction, inflammation, and infections. Yet, several challenges, especially in multivalent display, remain. In this introductory lecture we discuss the state-of-the-art glycan microarray technology, with emphasis on novel approaches to access collections of pure glycans and their immobilization on surfaces. Future directions to mimic the natural glycan presentation on an array format, as well as in situ generation of combinatorial glycan collections, are discussed

Specific and reversible activation and inactivation of the mitochondrial phosphate carrier by cardiolipin and nonionic detergents, respectively

AbstractThe phosphate carrier of pig heart mitochondria was solubilized with Triton X-100 and purified by chromatography on hydroxylapatite. Incubation of the phosphate carrier fraction with cardiolipin stimulated the reconstituted [32P]phosphate exchange activity in liposomes, whereas increased Triton X-100 concentrations inhibited it. The effects of cardiolipin and Triton X-100 are reversible. The activation by cardiolipin is highly specific and could not be obtained with any other applied phospholipid

Problems of Lorentz Force and Its Solution

Abstract In the article is proven that the Lorentz force is the consequence of the dependence of the scalar potential of charge on the speed. It is shown that the dependence of Lorentz force on the speed is nonlinear, as previously supposed. It is shown also, that the forces of interaction of conductors, along which flows the current, are not symmetrical. When the direction of the motion of charges in the conductors they coincide, the force of their interaction occurs less than when directions of motion are different

Report from upper atmospheric science

Most of the understanding of the thermosphere resulted from the analysis of data accrued through the Atmosphere Explorer satellites, the Dynamics Explorer 2 satellite, and observations from rockets, balloons, and ground based instruments. However, new questions were posed by the data that have not yet been answered. The mesosphere and lower thermosphere have been less thoroughly studied because of the difficulty of accessibility on a global scale, and many rather fundamental characteristics of these regions are not well understood. A wide variety of measurement platforms can be used to implement various parts of a measurement strategy, but the major thrusts of the International Solar Terrestrial Physics Program would require Explorer-class missions. A remote sensing mission to explore the mesosphere and lower thermosphere and one and two Explorer-type spacecraft to enable a mission into the thermosphere itself would provide the essential components of a productive program of exploration of this important region of the upper atomsphere. Theoretical mission options are explored

Identifikasi Patahan Manado Dengan Menggunakan Metode Geolistrik Konfigurasi Wenner-Schlumberger Di Airmadidi Minahasa Utara

Telah dilakukan penelitian untuk mengidentifikasi dan memetakan Patahan Manado yang melintasi Kelurahan Rap-Rap Airmadidi Minahasa Utara. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan alat geolistrik Multichannel and Multielectrode Resistivity MAE X612-EM. Pengambilan data dilakukan pada 3 lintasan pengukuran dengan panjang bentangan masing-masing 480 meter. Pengolahan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak RES2DINV. Hasil pengolahan data tersebut memberikan gambaran penampang lintang 2 dimensi citra bawah permukaan pada ketiga lintasan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, teridentifikasi rekahan pada jarak 30 meter dari jalur Patahan Manado, dengan kedalaman dari permukaan tanah 0-50 meter untuk lintasan 1, 0-25 meter untuk lintasan 2, 0-30 meter untuk lintasan 3, dengan harga resistivitas <70 Ωm.The research has been done to identify and to create a map of Manado Fault that passed through the Village of Rap-Rap, Airmadidi, North Minahasa. The research was carried out using a multichannel and multielectrode resistivity MAE X612-EM geoelectrical device.The data collection was carried out on 3 measurement lineswith a range of 480 meters each. The data processing was held using RES2DINV software. Its result gave an overview of the 2-dimensional transection of beneath-surface imaging on those 3 lines. According to the analysis outcome, the fracture is identified at 30 meters from the Manado fault, with a depth of 0-50 meters from the ground's surface (line 1), 0-25 meters (line 2), and 0-30 meters (line 3) with a resistivity value of <70 Ωm