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The nucleon's strange electromagnetic and scalar matrix elements
Quenched lattice QCD simulations and quenched chiral perturbation theory are
used together for this study of strangeness in the nucleon. Dependences of the
matrix elements on strange quark mass, valence quark mass and momentum transfer
are discussed in both the lattice and chiral frameworks. The combined results
of this study are in good agreement with existing experimental data and
predictions are made for upcoming experiments. Possible future refinements of
the theoretical method are suggested.Comment: 24 pages, 9 figure
A unified approach to combinatorial key predistribution schemes for sensor networks
There have been numerous recent proposals for key predistribution schemes for wireless sensor networks based on various types of combinatorial structures such as designs and codes. Many of these schemes have very similar properties and are analysed in a similar manner. We seek to provide a unified framework to study these kinds of schemes. To do so, we define a new, general class of designs, termed “partially balanced t-designs”, that is sufficiently general that it encompasses almost all of the designs that have been proposed for combinatorial key predistribution schemes. However, this new class of designs still has sufficient structure that we are able to derive general formulas for the metrics of the resulting key predistribution schemes. These metrics can be evaluated for a particular scheme simply by substituting appropriate parameters of the underlying combinatorial structure into our general formulas. We also compare various classes of schemes based on different designs, and point out that some existing proposed schemes are in fact identical, even though their descriptions may seem different. We believe that our general framework should facilitate the analysis of proposals for combinatorial key predistribution schemes and their comparison with existing schemes, and also allow researchers to easily evaluate which scheme or schemes present the best combination of performance metrics for a given application scenario
Low-energy couplings of QCD from current correlators near the chiral limit
We investigate a new numerical procedure to compute fermionic correlation
functions at very small quark masses. Large statistical fluctuations, due to
the presence of local ``bumps'' in the wave functions associated with the
low-lying eigenmodes of the Dirac operator, are reduced by an exact low-mode
averaging. To demonstrate the feasibility of the technique, we compute the
two-point correlator of the left-handed vector current with Neuberger fermions
in the quenched approximation, for lattices with a linear extent of L~1.5 fm, a
lattice spacing a~0.09 fm, and quark masses down to the epsilon-regime. By
matching the results with the corresponding (quenched) chiral perturbation
theory expressions, an estimate of (quenched) low-energy constants can be
obtained. We find agreement between the quenched values of F extrapolated from
the p-regime and extracted in the epsilon-regime.Comment: 20 pages, 5 figure
Quenched chiral logarithms in lattice QCD with exact chiral symmetry
We examine quenched chiral logarithms in lattice QCD with overlap Dirac
quark. For 100 gauge configurations generated with the Wilson gauge action at on the lattice, we compute quenched quark
propagators for 12 bare quark masses. The pion decay constant is extracted from
the pion propagator, and from which the lattice spacing is determined to be
0.147 fm. The presence of quenched chiral logarithm in the pion mass is
confirmed, and its coefficient is determined to be , in agreement with the theoretical estimate in quenched chiral perturbation
theory. Further, we obtain the topological susceptibility of these 100 gauge
configurations by measuring the index of the overlap Dirac operator. Using a
formula due to exact chiral symmetry, we obtain the mass in quenched
chiral perturbation theory, Mev, and an estimate
of , which is in good agreement with that
determined from the pion mass.Comment: 24 pages, 6 EPS figures; v2: some clarifications added, to appear in
Physical Review
Relation between flux formation and pairing in doped antiferromagnets
We demonstrate that patterns formed by the current-current correlation
function are landmarks which indicate that spin bipolarons form in doped
antiferromagnets. Holes which constitute a spin bipolaron reside at opposite
ends of a line (string) formed by the defects in the antiferromagnetic spin
background. The string is relatively highly mobile, because the motion of a
hole at its end does not raise extensively the number of defects, provided that
the hole at the other end of the line follows along the same track. Appropriate
coherent combinations of string states realize some irreducible representations
of the point group C_4v. Creep of strings favors d- and p-wave states. Some
more subtle processes decide the symmetry of pairing. The pattern of the
current correlation function, that defines the structure of flux, emerges from
motion of holes at string ends and coherence factors with which string states
appear in the wave function of the bound state. Condensation of bipolarons and
phase coherence between them puts to infinity the correlation length of the
current correlation function and establishes the flux in the system.Comment: 5 pages, 6 figure
Limits on Cosmological Variation of Strong Interaction and Quark Masses from Big Bang Nucleosynthesis, Cosmic, Laboratory and Oklo Data
Recent data on cosmological variation of the electromagnetic fine structure
constant from distant quasar (QSO) absorption spectra have inspired a more
general discussion of possible variation of other constants. We discuss
variation of strong scale and quark masses. We derive the limits on their
relative change from (i) primordial Big-Bang Nucleosynthesis (BBN); (ii)
Oklo natural nuclear reactor, (iii) quasar absorption spectra, and (iv)
laboratory measurements of hyperfine intervals.Comment: 10 pages 2 figurs: second version have several references added and
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Instantons and Scalar Multiquark States: From Small to Large N_c
We study scalar quark-anti-quark and two-quark-two-anti-quark correlation
functions in the instanton liquid model. We show that the instanton liquid
supports a light scalar-isoscalar (sigma) meson, and that this state is
strongly coupled to both and . The scalar-isovector
meson, on the other hand, is heavy. We also show that these properties
are specific to QCD with three colors. In the large limit the
scalar-isoscalar meson is not light, and it is mainly coupled to .Comment: 24 page
Data acquisition process for an intelligent decision support in gynecology and obstetrics emergency triage
Manchester Triage System is a reliable system of triage in the emergency department of a hospital. This system when applied to a specific patients’ condition such the pregnancy has several limitations. To overcome those limitations an alternative triage IDSS was developed in the MJD. In this approach the knowledge was obtained directly from the doctors’ empirical and scientific experience to make the first version of decision models. Due to the particular gynecological and/or obstetrics requests other characteristics had been developed, namely a system that can increase patient safety for women in need of immediate care and help low-risk women avoid high-risk care, maximizing the use of resources. This paper presents the arrival flowchart, the associated decisions and the knowledge acquisition cycle. Results showed that this new approach enhances the efficiency and the safety through the appropriate use of resources and by assisting the right patient in the right place.The work of Filipe Portela was supported by the grant SFRH/BD/70156/2010 from FC
Quark contributions to baryon magnetic moments in full, quenched, and partially quenched QCD
The chiral nonanalytic behavior of quark-flavor contributions to the magnetic moments of octet baryons is determined in full, quenched and partially quenched QCD, using an intuitive and efficient diagrammatic formulation of quenched and partially quenched chiral perturbation theory. The technique provides a separation of quark-sector magnetic-moment contributions into direct sea-quark loop, valence-quark, indirect sea-quark loop and quenched valence contributions, the latter being the conventional view of the quenched approximation. Both meson and baryon mass violations of SU(3)-flavor symmetry are accounted for. Following a comprehensive examination of the individual quark-sector contributions to octet baryon magnetic moments, numerous opportunities to observe and test the underlying structure of baryons and the nature of chiral nonanalytic behavior in QCD and its quenched variants are discussed. In particular, the valence u-quark contribution to the proton magnetic moment provides the optimal opportunity to directly view nonanalytic behavior associated with the meson cloud of full QCD and the quenched meson cloud of quenched QCD. The u quark in ÎŁ+ provides the best opportunity to display the artifacts of the quenched approximation.Derek B. Leinwebe
Baryon Tri-local Interpolating Fields
We systematically investigate tri-local (non-local) three-quark baryon fields
with U_L(2)*U_R(2) chiral symmetry, according to their Lorentz and isospin
(flavor) group representations. We note that they can also be called as
"nucleon wave functions" due to this full non-locality. We study their chiral
transformation properties and find all the possible chiral multiplets
consisting J=1/2 and J=3/2 baryon fields. We find that the axial coupling
constant |g_A| = 5/3 is only for nucleon fields belonging to the chiral
representation (1/2,1)+(1,1/2) which contains both nucleon fields and Delta
fields. Moreover, all the nucleon fields belonging to this representation have
|g_A| = 5/3.Comment: 8 pages, 3 tables, accepted by EPJ
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