Brane Cosmic String Compactification in Brans-Dicke Theory

We investigate an alternative compactification of extra dimensions using local cosmic string in the Brans-Dicke gravity framework. In the context of dynamical systems it is possible to show that there exist a stable field configuration for the Einstein-Brans-Dicke equations. We explore the analogies between this particular model and the Randall-Sundrum scenario.Comment: RevTex, 5 pages, no figures. To appear in the Physical Review

Towards an hybrid compactification with a scalar-tensor global cosmic string

We derive a solution of the gravitational equations which leads to a braneworld scenario in six dimensions using a global cosmic string solution in a low energy effective string theory framework. The final spacetime is composed by one warped brane with $\mathbb{R}^{(3,1)}\times S^{1}$ topology and a power law warp factor, and one noncompact extra dimension transverse to the brane. By looking at the current experimental bounds, we find a range of parameters in which, if the on-brane dimension has an acceptable size, it does not solve the hierarchy problem. In another example this problem is smoothed by the Brans-Dicke parameter.Comment: RevTex, 7 pages. New version to be published in the JCAP (2008

A nearly cylindrically symmetric source in the Brans-Dicke gravity as the generator of the rotational curves of the galaxies

Observation shows that the velocities of stars grow by approximately 2 to 3 orders of magnitude when the distances from the centers of the galaxies are in the range of $0.5$ kpc to $82.3$ kpc, before they begin to tend to a constant value. Up to know, the reason for this behavior is still a matter for debate. In this work, we propose a model which adequately describes this unusual behavior using a (nearly) cylindrical symmetrical solution in the framework of a scalar-tensor-like (the Brans-Dicke model) theory of gravity.Comment: 24 pages, 4 figures, accepted for publication in Eur. Phys. J.

Spin-phonon coupling in Gd(Co1/2Mn1/2)O3 perovskite

We have investigated the temperature-dependent Raman-active phonons and the magnetic properties of Gd(Co1/2Mn1/2)O3 perovskite ceramics in the temperature range from 40 K to 300 K. The samples crystallized in an orthorhombic distorted simple perovskite, whose symmetry belongs to the Pnma space group. The data reveals spin-phonon coupling near the ferromagnetic transition occurring at around 120 K. The correlation of the Raman and magnetization data suggests that the structural order influences the magnitude of the spin-phonon coupling.Comment: 3 Figures, suplementary materia

Proteínas do plasma seminal de ovinos da raça Morada Nova presentes no período de transição chuvoso-seco na região Norte do Estado do Ceará.

A identificação das proteínas é uma das principais alternativas para compreendermos as interações do plasma seminal com os espermatozóides. Em relação à espécie ovina e, mais precisamente a raça Morada Nova poucos trabalhos são encontrados na literatura relacionados a esses animais. Foram utilizados quatro animais em idade reprodutiva onde foi coletado o sêmen semanalmente, no período de transição chuvoso-seco, na região Norte do Estado do Ceará, referentes aos meses de julho e agosto/2009. Observou-se a presença de 20 e 19 bandas protéicas nos meses de julho e agosto/2009, com pesos moleculares variando de 22 a 115kDa e 20 a 98kDa, respectivamente. Foram identificadas as proteínas de peso 97, 79, 66, 55, 42, 29 e 22 kDa em todo o período estudado. Objetivou-se avaliar a variação protéica do plasma seminal presentes no período de transição chuvoso-seco em ovinos da raça Morada Nova. Abstract: The protein identification is an alternative in order to understand the seminal plasma and spermatozoid interaction. Concerning to ovine specie and specially the Morada Nova breed, are rare the works found in literature related to these animals. It were utilized four adults animals at reproductive aging where it was collected semen weekly during the transition rainy/dry period related to months of Juky and August, in the North region of Ceará State. It was observed the presence of 20 and 19 proteins bands on July and August with molecular weight varying from 22 to 115 and from 20 to 98 kDa, respectively. It were identified proteins with molecular weight of 97, 79, 66, 55, 42, 29 and 22 kDa along the period studied. Aimed to evaluate the variation of seminal plasma protein present in the transition period wetdry sheep Morada Nova

Cultivares de arroz de terras altas com arquitetura moderna: crescimento e eficiência produtiva.

Conclui-se que o melhoramento do arroz de terras altas direcionado para a obtenção de cultivares com porte mais erto está selecionando plantas menos competitibas com as plantas daninhas, por apresentarem crescimento temporal lento do índice de área foliar, porém, são mais eficientes produtivamente, por apresentarem maior taxa de crescimento da cultura e produção de matéria seca por unidade de índice de área foliar.bitstream/CNPAF/21525/1/comt_61.pd