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Classification of Static Plane Symmetric Spacetimes according to their Matter Collineations
In this paper we classify static plane symmetric spacetimes according to
their matter collineations. These have been studied for both cases when the
energy-momentum tensor is non-degenerate and also when it is degenerate. It
turns out that the non-degenerate case yields either {\it four}, {\it five},
{\it six}, {\it seven} or {\it ten} independent matter collineations in which
{\it four} are isometries and the rest are proper. There exists three
interesting cases where the energy-momentum tensor is degenerate but the group
of matter collineations is finite-dimensional. The matter collineations in
these cases are either {\it four}, {\it six} or {\it tenComment: 15 pages, LaTex, no figure
Perturbed Self-Similar Massless Scalar Field in Spherically Symmetric Spaceimes
In this paper, we investigate the linear perturbations of the spherically
symmetric spacetimes with kinematic self-similarity of the second kind. The
massless scalar field equations are solved which yield the background and an
exact solutions for the perturbed equations. We discuss the boundary conditions
of the resulting perturbed solutions. The possible perturbation modes turn out
to be stable as well as unstable. The analysis leads to the conclusion that
there does not exist any critical solution.Comment: 15 pages, accepted for publication Int. J. Mod. Phys.
Phantom Energy Accretion by Stringy Charged Black Hole
We investigate the dynamical behavior of phantom energy near stringy
magnetically charged black hole. For this purpose, we derive equations of
motion for steady-state spherically symmetric flow of phantom energy onto the
stringy magnetically charged black hole. It is found that phantom energy
accreting onto black hole decreases its mass. Further, the location of critical
points of accretion is explored, which yields mass to charge ratio. This ratio
implies that accretion process cannot transform a black hole into an extremal
black hole or a naked singularity, hence cosmic censorship hypothesis remains
valid here.Comment: 7 pages, no figur
Kinematic Self-Similar Plane Symmetric Solutions
This paper is devoted to classify the most general plane symmetric spacetimes
according to kinematic self-similar perfect fluid and dust solutions. We
provide a classification of the kinematic self-similarity of the first, second,
zeroth and infinite kinds with different equations of state, where the
self-similar vector is not only tilted but also orthogonal and parallel to the
fluid flow. This scheme of classification yields twenty four plane symmetric
kinematic self-similar solutions. Some of these solutions turn out to be
vacuum. These solutions can be matched with the already classified plane
symmetric solutions under particular coordinate transformations. As a result,
these reduce to sixteen independent plane symmetric kinematic self-similar
solutions.Comment: 29 pages, accepted for publication in Classical Quantum Gravit
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A novel architecture for a reconfigurable micro machining cell
There is a growing demand for machine tools that are specifically designed for the manufacture of micro-scale components. Such machine tools are integrated into flexible micro-manufacturing systems. Design objectives for such tools include energy efficiency, small footprint and importantly flexibility, with the ability to easily reconfigure the manufacturing system in response to process requirements and product demands. Such systems find application in medical, photonics, automotive and electronic industries.
In this paper, a new architecture for a reconfigurable micro manufacturing system is presented. The proposed architecture comprises a micro manufacturing cell with the key design feature being a hexagonal-base on which three tool heads can be attached to three of its sides. Each such machine-tool head, or processing module, is able to perform a different manufacturing process. These tool heads are interchangeable, enabling the cell to be configured to process a wide range of components with different materials, dimensions, tolerances and specification. Additional components of the cell include manipulation robots and an automated buffer unit. Such cells can be integrated into a manufacturing system via a modular conveyor belt to transfer parts from one cell to another and into assembly. A key consideration of the architecture is a control system that is also modular and reconfigurable; such that when new processing modules are introduced the control system is aware of the change and adjusts accordingly. Further to this coordination, issues between modules and machining cells are also considered. Other design considerations include work-piece holding and manipulation.
This paper provides an overview of the architecture, the key design and implementation challenges as well as a high level operational performance assessment by means of a discrete event simulation model of the micro factory cell
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