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On the Order of the Schur Multiplier of a Pair of Finite p-Groups
In 1998, G. Ellis defined the Schur multiplier of a pair of groups
and mentioned that this notion is a useful tool for studying pairs of groups.
In this paper, we characterize the structure of a pair of finite -groups
in terms of the order of the Schur multiplier of under some
conditions.Comment: 11 pages, to appear in Journal of Advanced Research in Pure
Mathematic
Thermodynamic Geometry of Fractional Statistics
We extend our earlier study about the fractional exclusion statistics to
higher dimensions in full physical range and in the non-relativistic and
ultra-relativistic limits. Also, two other fractional statistics, namely
Gentile and Polychronakos fractional statistics, will be considered and
similarities and differences between these statistics will be explored.
Thermodynamic geometry suggests that a two dimensional Haldane fractional
exclusion gas is more stable than higher dimensional gases. Also, a complete
picture of attractive and repulsive statistical interaction of fractional
statistics is given. For a special kind of fractional statistics, by
considering the singular points of thermodynamic curvature, we find a
condensation for a non-pure bosonic system which is similar to the
Bose-Einstein condensation and the phase transition temperature will be worked
out.Comment: 29 pages, 12 figure
Thermal Properties of the Binary-Filler Composites with Few-Layer Graphene and Copper Nanoparticles
The thermal properties of an epoxy-based binary composites comprised of
graphene and copper nanoparticles are reported. It is found that the
"synergistic" filler effect, revealed as a strong enhancement of the thermal
conductivity of composites with the size-dissimilar fillers, has a well-defined
filler loading threshold. The thermal conductivity of composites with a
moderate graphene concentration of ~15 wt% exhibits an abrupt increase as the
loading of copper nanoparticles approaches ~40 wt%, followed by saturation. The
effect is attributed to intercalation of spherical copper nanoparticles between
the large graphene flakes, resulting in formation of the highly thermally
conductive percolation network. In contrast, in composites with a high graphene
concentration, ~40 wt%, the thermal conductivity increases linearly with
addition of copper nanoparticles. The electrical percolation is observed at low
graphene loading, less than 7 wt.%, owing to the large aspect ratio of
graphene. At all concentrations of the fillers, below and above the electrical
percolation threshold, the thermal transport is dominated by phonons. The
obtained results shed light on the interaction between graphene fillers and
copper nanoparticles in the composites and demonstrate potential of such hybrid
epoxy composites for practical applications in thermal interface materials and
adhesives.Comment: 25 pages, 4 figure
Low-Frequency Noise Spectroscopy of Charge-Density-Wave Phase Transitions in Vertical Quasi-2D Devices
We report results regarding the electron transport in vertical quasi-2D
layered 1T-TaS2 charge-density-wave devices. The low-frequency noise
spectroscopy was used as a tool to study changes in the cross-plane electrical
characteristics of the quasi-2D material below room temperature. The noise
spectral density revealed strong peaks - changing by more than an
order-of-magnitude - at the temperatures closely matching the electrical
resistance steps. Some of the noise peaks appeared below the temperature of the
commensurate to nearly-commensurate charge-density-wave transition, possibly
indicating the presence of the debated "hidden" phase transitions. These
results confirm the potential of the noise spectroscopy for investigations of
electron transport and phase transitions in novel materials.Comment: 16 pages; 5 figure
Blunt Traumatic Hernia of Diaphragm With Late Presentation
Background: Diaphragmatic hernia after blunt trauma is an uncommon and often undiagnosed condition.
Objectives: We aimed to review patients who presented with delayed blunt traumatic hernia of diaphragm.
Patients and Methods: In this retrospective study, the medical records of six patients treated for blunt diaphragmatic hernias who were admitted to Kashan Shahid Beheshti hospital between June 2007 and June 2011 were analyzed.
Results: Six patients with mean age of 41 years were included in the study. Male to female ratio was 2:1. Mean duration between trauma and admission to the hospital was 6.5 years (2 – 26 years). Five patients had left-sided diaphragmatic hernia. Chest X-ray was obtained from all patients which was diagnostic in 50 percent of the cases (n = 4). Additional diagnostic imaging with computerized tomography (CT) was used in six patients and upper gastrointestinal (GI) contrast study was performed in one patient. All patients underwent thoracotomy incision. Mesh repair was utilized in one patient. The mean hospitalization time was 14.1 days. There was one postoperative death (16.7%).
Conclusions: Late presentation of blunt diaphragmatic hernia is an uncommon and challenging situation for the surgeon. Prompt diagnosis and treatment prevent serious morbidity and mortality associated with complications such as gangrene and perforation of herniated organ
Efficacy of transarterial chemoembolization on lesion reduction in colorectal liver metastases
Following failure of systemic chemotherapy, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is an available method to control unresectable liver metastases from colorectal carcinoma (CRC). The aim of present study was to evaluate the efficacy of chemoembolization for inoperable metastatic liver lesions from CRC. Forty-five CRC patients with liver metastases resistant to systemic chemotherapy were enrolled in our study. For each patient, three session of TACE were conducted with 45 days interval. A combination of mitomycin, doxorubicin, and lipiodol were used for TACE. A tri-phasic computed tomography scan and biochemical laboratory tests were performed for all patients at baseline and 30 days after each TACE. Image analysis included measurement of lesion diameters as well as contrast enhancement. Eleven patients deceased before completing three session and the final analyses were performed on the remaining 34 patients. Evaluation of a total 93 lesions in all patients after chemoembolization sessions revealed a 25.88 reduction in anteroposterior (AP) diameter, 33.92 transverse (T) diameter, and 42.22 in product of APxT diameter of lesions (P<0.001 for all instances). CT scan showed a total disappearance of 33 of lesions and evident reduction in contrast enhancement in 16 of them. There were no changes in contrast enhancement in 51 of lesions. Evaluation of single largest lesion in each patient revealed 57.32 reduction in AP diameter, 59.66 in T diameter, and 62.17 in product of APxT diameters (P<0.001 for all diameters). TACE offers a viable option for CRC patients with unresectable liver metastases by significantly reducing lesion size and contrast enhancement. © 2012 Tehran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved
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