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Report of the Terrestrial Bodies Science Working Group. Volume 4: The moon
A rationale for furture exploration of the moon is given. Topics discussed include the objectives of the lunar polar orbiter mission, the mission profile, and general characteristics of the spacraft to be used
Two Examples of Circular Motion for Introductory Courses in Relativity
The circular twin paradox and Thomas Precession are presented in a way that
makes both accessible to students in introductory relativity courses. Both are
discussed by examining what happens during travel around a polygon and then in
the limit as the polygon tends to a circle. Since relativistic predictions
based on these examples can be verified in experiments with macroscopic objects
such as atomic clocks and the gyroscopes on Gravity Probe B, they are
particularly convincing to introductory students.Comment: Accepted by the American Journal of Physics This version includes
revision
Nocturnal Blood Pressure Dipping Relates to Insulin Sensitivity but not Vascular Function in Metabolic Syndrome
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Absolute Present, Zen and Schrödinger’s One Mind
Erwin Schrödinger holds a prominent place in the history of science primarily due to his crucial role in the development of quantum physics. What is perhaps lesser known are his insights into subject-object duality, consciousness and mind. He documented himself that these were influenced by the Upanishads, a collection of ancient Hindu spiritual texts. Central to his thoughts in this area is that Mind is only One and there is no separation between subject and object. This chapter aims to bridge Schrödinger’s view on One Mind with the teachings of Dōgen, a twelfth century Zen master. This bridge is formed by addressing the question of how time relates to One Mind, and subject-object duality. Schrödinger describes the experience of One Mind to be like a timeless now, whereas subject-object duality involves a linear continuum of time. We show how these differing positions are unified in the notion of ‘absolute present’, which was put forward in the philosophy of Nishida Kitarō (1871–1945). In addition, we argue that it is in this notion of absolute present that the views of Schrödinger, Dōgen and Nishida meet
Roel of Morning versus Evening Chronotype on Insulin Sensitivity and Central Hemodynamics in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome
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Limits on eclipses of the pre-main-sequence star KH 15D in the first half of the 20th century
Over the last decade, the pre-main sequence star KH 15D has exhibited
periodic eclipses that are surprisingly deep (~3 mag) and long-lasting (~40% of
the 48.4-day period). The cause of the eclipses is unknown, but it could be a
feature in a nearly edge-on protoplanetary disk. Here we report on an analysis
of archival photographs of KH 15D from the Harvard College Observatory plate
collection, most of which were taken during the years 1913-1951. During this
time range, the data are consistent with no eclipses; the duty cycle of 1 mag
eclipses was less than 20%. The decadal timescale of this change in eclipse
behavior is compatible with the expected timescale of protoplanet/disk
interactions. Archival images from more recent epochs should reveal the onset
of the eclipses.Comment: ApJ Letters, in press [10pp, 4 figs
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