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Some Observations for Mean-Field Spin Glass Models
We obtain bounds to show that the pressure of a two-body, mean-field spin
glass is a Lipschitz function of the underlying distribution of the random
coupling constants, with respect to a particular semi-norm. This allows us to
re-derive a result of Carmona and Hu, on the universality of the SK model, by a
different proof, and to generalize this result to the Viana-Bray model. We also
prove another bound, suitable when the coupling constants are not independent,
which is what is necessary if one wants to consider ``canonical'' instead of
``grand canonical'' versions of the SK and Viana-Bray models. Finally, we
review Viana-Bray type models, using the language of L\'evy processes, which is
natural in this context.Comment: 15 pages, minor revision
Identification of the novel localization of tenascinX in the monkey choroid plexus and comparison with the mouse
Tenascin-X (Tn-X) belongs to the tenascin family of glycoproteins and has been reported to be significantly associated with schizophrenia in a single nucleotide polymorphism analysis in humans. This finding indicates an important role of Tn-X in the central nervous system (CNS). However, details of Tn-X localization are not clear in the primate CNS. Using immunohistochemical techniques, we found novel localizations of Tn-X in the interstitial connective tissue and around blood vessels in the choroid plexus (CP) in macaque monkeys. To verify the reliability of Tn-X localization, we compared the Tn-X localization with the tenascin-C (Tn-C) localization in corresponding regions using neighbouring sections. Localization of Tn-C was not observed in CP. This result indicated consistently restricted localization of Tn-X in CP. Comparative investigations using mouse tissues showed equivalent results. Our observations provide possible insight into specific roles of Tn-X in CP for mammalian CNS function
Anisotropic magnetic fluctuations in the ferromagnetic superconductor UCoGe studied by angle-resolved ^{59}Co NMR
We have carried out direction-dependent ^{59}Co NMR experiments on a single
crystal sample of the ferromagnetic superconductor UCoGe in order to study the
magnetic properties in the normal state. The Knight shift and nuclear
spin-lattice relaxation rate measurements provide microscopic evidence that
both static and dynamic susceptibilities are ferromagnetic with strong Ising
anisotropy. We discuss that superconductivity induced by these magnetic
fluctuations prefers spin-triplet pairing state.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figure
The Universe out of an Elementary Particle?
We consider a model of an elementary particle as a 2 + 1 dimensional brane
evolving in a 3 + 1 dimensional space. Introducing gauge fields that live in
the brane as well as normal surface tension can lead to a stable "elementary
particle" configuration. Considering the possibility of non vanishing vacuum
energy inside the bubble leads, when gravitational effects are considered, to
the possibility of a quantum decay of such "elementary particle" into an
infinite universe. Some remarkable features of the quantum mechanics of this
process are discussed, in particular the relation between possible boundary
conditions and the question of instability towards Universe formation is
analyzed
Robust strongly-modulated transmission of a -shaped structure with local Rashba interaction
We propose a scheme of spin transistor using a -shaped structure with
local Rashba interaction. A wide antiresonance energy gap appears due to the
interplay of two types of interference, the Fano-Rashba interference and the
structure interference. A large current from the gap area can be obtained via
changing the Rashba strength and/or the length of the sidearm by using gate
voltage. The robustness of the antiresonance gap against strong disorder is
demonstrated and shows the feasibility of this structure for the real
application.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figures, To be published in PR
Complete homochirality induced by the nonlinear autocatalysis and recycling
A nonlinear autocatalysis of a chiral substance is shown to achieve
homochirality in a closed system, if the back-reaction is included. Asymmetry
in the concentration of two enantiomers or the enantiometric excess increases
due to the nonlinear autocatalysis. Furthermore, when the back-reaction is
taken into account, the reactant supplied by the decomposition of the
enantiomers is recycled to produce more and more the dominant one, and
eventually the homochirality is established.Comment: 4 pages, 2 figure
Observation of Seeding Effects on Fat Bloom of Dark Chocolate
Surface microstructures and polymorphism of seeded dark chocolate were observed with cryo-SEM, to clarify the effects of seeding on fat bloom stability of dark chocolate. Two thermal tests, cycling between 32 adn 20C (32/20) and 38 and 20 C (38/20), were applied to examine the fat bloom stability of the chocolate. We used three crystalline powders: Form VI of cocoa butter; the most stable B1 form of SOS (1,3-distearoyl-2-oleoylglycerol); and the second stable B2 form of BOB (1,3,-dibehenoyl-2-oleoylglycerol) as seed materials. Seeding with cocoa butter (Form VI) and SOS (B1) at concentrations of 0.5 ~ 1 wt. % showed good fat bloom stability in the 32/20 test. In the case of the 38/20 test, however, fat bloom was not prevented. Seeding with BOB (B2) gave the best fat bloom stability in both thermo-cycles; in particular, 5 wt.% BOB (B2) completely prevented fat bloom after the 38/20 test
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