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Modelling CC neutrino cross sections in the few GeV energy region
Selected problems in modelling neutrino-nucleon and -nuclei cross sections in
the neutrino energy region of the few GeV are reviewed.Comment: Presented by J.T. Sobczyk at the Cracow Epiphany Conference on
Neutrinos and Dark Matter, Jan. 5-8, 2006, Cracow, Polan
Matrix exponential via Clifford algebras
We use isomorphism between matrix algebras and simple orthogonal
Clifford algebras \cl(Q) to compute matrix exponential of a real,
complex, and quaternionic matrix A. The isomorphic image in
\cl(Q), where the quadratic form has a suitable signature is
exponentiated modulo a minimal polynomial of using Clifford exponential.
Elements of \cl(Q) are treated as symbolic multivariate polynomials in
Grassmann monomials. Computations in \cl(Q) are performed with a Maple
package `CLIFFORD'. Three examples of matrix exponentiation are given
Comparison of predictions for nuclear effects in the Marteau model with the NUX+FLUKA scheme
Nuclear effects in neutrino-nucleus reactions simulated by means of the
NUX+FLUKA Monte Carlo generator are compared with the theoretical predictions
of the Marteau model. Pion absorption in NUX+FLUKA and non-pionic Delta decays
in the Marteau model differ by about 30%. The fraction of pions produced due to
the re-interactions after primary quasi-elastic vertex is in the NUX+FLUKA
scheme much higher then provided by the Marteau model.Comment: 6 pages, 8 figures, Presented by J.A. Nowak at the 3rd International
Workshop on Neutrino-Nucleus Interactions in the Few-GeV Region, 17-21 March,
Gran Sasso(Italy),to appear in the Proceeding
NMDA receptor subunit-dependent [Ca2+] signaling in individual hippocampal dendritic spines
Ca2+ influx through synaptic NMDA receptors (NMDA-Rs) triggers a variety of adaptive cellular processes. To probe NMDA-R-mediated [Ca2+] signaling, we used two-photon glutamate uncaging to stimulate NMDA-Rs on individual dendritic spines of CA1 pyramidal neurons in rat brain slices. We measured NMDA-R currents at the soma and NMDA-R-mediated [Ca2+] transients in stimulated spines (Delta[Ca2+]). Uncaging-evoked NMDA-R current amplitudes were independent of the size of the stimulated spine, implying that smaller spines contain higher densities of functional NMDA-Rs. The ratio of Delta[Ca2+] over NMDA-R current was highly variable (factor of 10) across spines, especially for small spines. These differences were not explained by heterogeneity in spine sizes or diffusional coupling between spines and their parent dendrites. In addition, we find that small spines have NMDA-R currents that are sensitive to NMDA-R NR2B subunit-specific antagonists. With block of NR2B-containing receptors, the range of Delta[Ca2+]/NMDA-R current ratios and their average value were much reduced. Our data suggest that individual spines can regulate the subunit composition of their NMDA-Rs and the effective fractional Ca2+ current through these receptors
To feed or not to feed in palliative medicine
The problem of malnutrition concerns most patients in the advanced stages of cancer. Nutrition and food
are synonymous with the continuation of life for patients and their families and friends. In this paper, the
methods of oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition are discussed, together with their advantages and the
controversies connected with them and their effects on survival time and the quality of life.The problem of malnutrition concerns most patients in the advanced stages of cancer. Nutrition and food
are synonymous with the continuation of life for patients and their families and friends. In this paper, the
methods of oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition are discussed, together with their advantages and the
controversies connected with them and their effects on survival time and the quality of life
Classification of Low Dimensional Lie Super-Bialgebras
A thorough analysis of Lie super-bialgebra structures on Lie super-algebras
osp(1|2) and super-e(2) is presented. Combined technique of computer algebraic
computations and a subsequent identification of equivalent structures is
applied. In all the cases Poisson-Lie brackets on supergroups are found.
Possibility of quantizing them in order to obtain quantum groups is discussed.
It turns out to be straightforward for all but one structures for super-E(2)
group.Comment: 15 pages, LaTe
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