229 research outputs found
Unification of SU(2)xU(1) Using a Generalized Covariant Derivative and U(3)
A generalization of the Yang-Mills covariant derivative, that uses both
vector and scalar fields and transforms as a 4-vector contracted with Dirac
matrices, is used to simplify and unify the Glashow-Weinberg-Salam model. Since
SU(3) assigns the wrong hypercharge to the Higgs boson, it is necessary to use
a special representation of U(3) to obtain all the correct quantum numbers. A
surplus gauge scalar boson emerges in the process, but it uncouples from all
other particles.Comment: 12 pages, no figures. To be published in Int. J. Mod. Phys.
Intrinsic Charm Contribution to Double Quarkonium Hadroproduction
Double production has been observed by the NA3 collaboration in and collisions with a cross section of the order of 20-30 pb. The
pairs measured in nucleus interactions at 150 and 280
GeV are observed to carry an anomalously large fraction of the projectile
momentum in the laboratory frame, at 150 GeV and
at 280 GeV. We postulate that these forward pairs
are created by the materialization of Fock states in the projectile containing
two pairs of intrinsic quarks. We calculate the overlap of the
charmonium states with the
Fock state as described by the intrinsic charm model and find that the longitudinal momentum and invariant mass distributions
are both well reproduced. We also discuss double production in
interactions and the implications for other heavy quarkonium production
channels in QCD.Comment: Revtex, APS style, 7 pages, 3 figures in uuencoded fil
QCD Mechanisms for Double Quarkonium and Open Heavy Meson Hadroproduction
Double production on the order of 20-30 pb has been observed by the
NA3 collaboration. These pairs, measured in interactions
at 150 and 280 GeV and in interactions at 400 GeV, carry a large
fraction of the projectile momentum, for the 150
GeV beam and at 280 GeV. We examine several sources of pair production within QCD, including
production, leading-twist production and decay, and the
materialization of heavy-quark Fock states in the projectile. We estimate the
production cross section and the single and double momentum and mass
distributions for each, comparing the results with the NA3 data, and predict
production in interactions at 800 GeV, accessible to
current fixed-target experiments. We also discuss the observable implications
of open heavy meson pair production from the intrinsic heavy quark Fock states.Comment: Revtex, APS style, 16 pages, 15 figures available as uuencoded
postscript files (or ps files) from the Autho
Signals for Double Parton Scattering at the Fermilab Tevatron
Four double-parton scattering processes are examined at the Fermilab Tevatron
energy. With optimized kinematical cuts and realistic parton level simulation
for both signals and backgrounds, we find large samples of four-jet and
three-jet+one-photon events with signal to background ratio being 20\%-30\%,
and much cleaner signals from two-jet+two-photon and two-jet+ final
states. The last channel may provide the first unambiguous observation of
multiple parton interactions, even with the existing data sample accumulated by
the Tevatron collider experiments.Comment: 7 pages, plain LaTeX, 2 tables, no figures. A compressed PS file is
available by anonymous ftp at
ftp://phenom.physics.wisc.edu/pub/preprints/1996/madph-96-945.ps.
Formality and informality in the summative assessment of motor vehicle apprentices: a case study
This article explores the interaction of formal and informal attributes of competenceâbased assessment. Specifically, it presents evidence from a small qualitative case study of summative assessment practices for competenceâbased qualifications within apprenticeships in the motor industry in England. The data are analysed through applying an adaptation of a framework for exploring the interplay of formality and informality in learning. This analysis reveals informal mentoring as a significant element which influences not only the process of assessment, but also its outcomes. We offer different possible interpretations of the data and their analysis, and conclude that, whichever interpretation is adopted, there appears to be a need for greater capacityâbuilding for assessors at a local level. This could acknowledge a more holistic role for assessors; recognise the importance of assessorsâ informal practices in the formal retention and achievement of apprentices; and enhance awareness of inequalities that may be reinforced by both informal and formal attributes of assessment practices
Heterogeneity in reporting on urinary outcome and cure after surgical interventions for stress urinary incontinence in adult neuro-urological patients: A systematic review
Aims: To describe all outcome parameters and definitions of cure used to report on outcome of surgical interventions for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in neuro-urological (NU) patients. Methods: This systematic review was performed and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. The study protocol was registered and published (CRD42016033303; http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO). Medline, Embase, Cochrane controlled trials databases, and clinicaltrial.gov were systematically searched for relevant publications until February 2017. Result
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