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New Anomalies in Topological String Theory
We show that the topological string partition function with D-branes on a compact Calabi-Yau manifold has new anomalies that spoil the recursive structure of the holomorphic anomaly equation and introduce dependence on wrong moduli (such as complex structure moduli in the A-model), unless the disk one-point functions vanish. This provides a microscopic explanation for the recent result of Walcher in arXiv:0712.2775 on counting of BPS states in M-theory using the topological string partition function. The relevance of vanishing disk one-point functions to large N duality for compact Calabi-Yau manifolds is noted
DATASET2050 D2.1 - Data requirements and acquisition
The purpose of this document, Deliverable 2.1, is to describe the sources of data required by the H2020 coordination and support action DATASET2050. Data requirements have been categorised into seven broad groups to support WP3 and WP4: demographic; passenger demand; passenger type; door-to-kerb; kerb-to-gate; airside capacity and competing services. The current scenario is well supported by existing datasets, however the two future scenarios require modelled data
Modus D5.2 Final project results report
The Final Project Results Report of the Modus project provides a comprehensive overview of the project. First, it outlines the operational context, the project scope and the objectives in order to show the relevance of the project to the ATM Master Plan as well as other European high-level strategic mobility agendas. Based on this scope and the objectives, the report describes the work performed and discusses the key project results, including a list of all technical deliverables. Based on the work performed and the results, the report contains a detailed maturity gate assessment which described the Modus solution and how this solution has been achieved. Furthermore, the report describes the overall conclusions of the project, the technical lessons learned and identifies further R&D needs
Modus D4.2 Mobility models description
Air-rail multimodal mobility has the potential to play a significant role in addressing European mobility challenges such as emissions reduction goals, and capacity shortages, and in moving towards a wider European multimodal transport network. There is still a need to better understand the potential role of rail when substituting current air links both from a strategic and a full, tactical mobility perspective, particularly when passenger connections are considered. Here we present the development of an innovative approach towards data driven, integrated air-rail modelling, considering passenger door-to-door itineraries
Computation in Classical Mechanics
There is a growing consensus that physics majors need to learn computational
skills, but many departments are still devoid of computation in their physics
curriculum. Some departments may lack the resources or commitment to create a
dedicated course or program in computational physics. One way around this
difficulty is to include computation in a standard upper-level physics course.
An intermediate classical mechanics course is particularly well suited for
including computation. We discuss the ways we have used computation in our
classical mechanics courses, focusing on how computational work can improve
students' understanding of physics as well as their computational skills. We
present examples of computational problems that serve these two purposes. In
addition, we provide information about resources for instructors who would like
to include computation in their courses.Comment: 6 pages, 3 figures, submitted to American Journal of Physic
DATASET2050 D4.2 - Future supply profile
The purpose of this document, Deliverable 4.2, is to describe the future supply profile of EU mobility in the context of air transport. This includes, but is not restricted to, the evolution of the different travel services detailed in earlier DATASET2050 tasks and their corresponding trade-offs. This deliverable and associated tasks feed the model quantitatively and qualitatively via WP5, representing a key milestone for the DATASET2050 model
Amplification of Fluctuations in Unstable Systems with Disorder
We study the early-stage kinetics of thermodynamically unstable systems with
quenched disorder. We show analytically that the growth of initial fluctuations
is amplified by the presence of disorder. This is confirmed by numerical
simulations of morphological phase separation (MPS) in thin liquid films and
spinodal decomposition (SD) in binary mixtures. We also discuss the
experimental implications of our results.Comment: 15 pages, 4 figure
Non-Abelian BIonic Brane Intersections
We study "fuzzy funnel" solutions to the non-Abelian equations of motion of
the D-string. Our funnel describes n^6/360 coincident D-strings ending on n^3/6
D7-branes, in terms of a fuzzy six-sphere which expands along the string. We
also provide a dual description of this configuration in terms of the world
volume theory of the D7-branes. Our work makes use of an interesting non-linear
higher dimensional generalization of the instanton equations.Comment: 17 pages uses harvmac; v2: small typos corrected, refs adde
Balance control systems in Parkinson's disease and the impact of pedunculopontine area stimulation
Impaired balance is a major contributor to falls and diminished quality of life in Parkinson’s disease, yet the pathophysiology is poorly understood. Here, we assessed if patients with Parkinson’s disease and severe clinical balance impairment have deficits in the intermittent and continuous control systems proposed to maintain upright stance, and furthermore, whether such deficits are potentially reversible, with the experimental therapy of pedunculopontine nucleus deep brain stimulation. Two subject groups were assessed: (i) 13 patients with Parkinson’s disease and severe clinical balance impairment, implanted with pedunculopontine nucleus deep brain stimulators; and (ii) 13 healthy control subjects. Patients were assessed in the OFF medication state and blinded to two conditions; off and on pedunculopontine nucleus stimulation. Postural sway data (deviations in centre of pressure) were collected during quiet stance using posturography. Intermittent control of sway was assessed by calculating the frequency of intermittent switching behaviour (discontinuities), derived using a wavelet-based transformation of the sway time series. Continuous control of sway was assessed with a proportional–integral–derivative (PID) controller model using ballistic reaction time as a measure of feedback delay. Clinical balance impairment was assessed using the ‘pull test’ to rate postural reflexes and by rating attempts to arise from sitting to standing. Patients with Parkinson’s disease demonstrated reduced intermittent switching of postural sway compared with healthy controls. Patients also had abnormal feedback gains in postural sway according to the PID model. Pedunculopontine nucleus stimulation improved intermittent switching of postural sway, feedback gains in the PID model and clinical balance impairment. Clinical balance impairment correlated with intermittent switching of postural sway (rho = − 0.705, P < 0.001) and feedback gains in the PID model (rho = 0.619, P = 0.011). These results suggest that dysfunctional intermittent and continuous control systems may contribute to the pathophysiology of clinical balance impairment in Parkinson’s disease. Clinical balance impairment and their related control system deficits are potentially reversible, as demonstrated by their improvement with pedunculopontine nucleus deep brain stimulation
Event Horizons in Numerical Relativity II: Analyzing the Horizon
We present techniques and methods for analyzing the dynamics of event
horizons in numerically constructed spacetimes. There are three classes of
analytical tools we have investigated. The first class consists of proper
geometrical measures of the horizon which allow us comparison with perturbation
theory and powerful global theorems. The second class involves the location and
study of horizon generators. The third class includes the induced horizon
2-metric in the generator comoving coordinates and a set of membrane-paradigm
like quantities. Applications to several distorted, rotating, and colliding
black hole spacetimes are provided as examples of these techniques.Comment: 23 double column pages including 28 figures. Higher quality figures
(big size!) available upon request (jmasso OR [email protected]
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