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Some observations on the connection between Stirling numbers and Bessel numbers
We present new proofs for some summation identities involving Stirling
numbers of both first and second kind. The two main identities show a
connection between Stirling numbers and Bessel numbers. Our method is based on
solving a particular recurrence relation in two different ways and comparing
the coefficients in the resulting polynomial expressions. We also briefly
discuss a probabilistic setting where this recurrence relation occurs.Comment: 10 page
On occupation times of one-dimensional diffusions
In this paper we study the moment generating function and the moments of
occupation time functionals of one-dimensional diffusions. Assuming,
specifically, that the process lives on and starts at~0, we apply
Kac's moment formula and the strong Markov property to derive an expression for
the moment generating function in terms of the Green kernel of the underlying
diffusion. Moreover, the approach allows us to derive a recursive equation for
the Laplace transforms of the moments of the occupation time on .
If the diffusion has a scaling property, the recursive equation simplifies to
an equation for the moments of the occupation time up to time 1. As examples of
diffusions with scaling property we study in detail skew two-sided Bessel
processes and, as a special case, skew Brownian motion. It is seen that for
these processes our approach leads to simple explicit formulas. The recursive
equation for a sticky Brownian motion is also discussed.Comment: 32 page
Longitudinal stability and interrelations between health behavior and subjective well-being in a follow-up of nine years
Background The bidirectional relationship between health behavior and subjective well-being has previously been studied sparsely, and mainly for individual health behaviors and regression models. In the present study, we deepen this knowledge focusing on the four principal health behaviors and using structural equation modeling with selected covariates. Methods The follow-up data (n = 11,804) was derived from a population-based random sample of working-age Finns from two waves (2003 and 2012) of the Health and Social Support (HeSSup) postal survey. Structural equation modeling was used to study the cross-sectional, cross-lagged, and longitudinal relationships between the four principal health behaviors and subjective well-being at baseline and after the nine-year follow-up adjusted for age, gender, education, and self-reported diseases. The included health behaviors were physical activity, dietary habits, alcohol consumption, and smoking status. Subjective well-being was measured through four items comprising happiness, interest, and ease in life, and perceived loneliness. Results Bidirectionally, only health behavior in 2003 predicted subjective well-being in 2012, whereas subjective well-being in 2003 did not predict health behavior in 2012. In addition, the cross-sectional interactions in 2003 and in 2012 between health behavior and subjective well-being were statistically significant. The baseline levels predicted their respective followup levels, the effect being stronger in health behavior than in subjective well-being. Conclusion The four principal health behaviors together predict subsequent subjective well-being after an extensive follow-up. Although not particularly strong, the results could still be used for motivation for health behavior change, because of the beneficial effects of health behavior on subjective well-being.Peer reviewe
Neutral Pion Distributions in PHENIX at RHIC
Transverse momentum spectra for identified 's in the range 1 GeV/c 4 GeV/c have been measured by the PHENIX experiment in Au-Au collisions
at GeV. The spectra from peripheral nuclear collisions are
consistent with the simple expectation of scaling the spectra from p+p
collisions by the average number of nucleon-nucleon binary collisions. The
spectra from central collisions and the ratio of central/peripheral spectra are
significantly suppressed when compared to point-like scaling.Comment: 6 pages, 3 figure
PHENIX measurement of jet properties and their modification in heavy-ion collisions
The properties of jets produced in p+p, d+Au and Au+Au collisions at
sqrt{s_NN}=200 GeV are studied using the method of two particle correlations.
The trigger particle is assumed to be a leading particle from a high p_T jet
while the associated particle is assumed to come from either the same jet or
the away jet. From the angular width and yield of the same and away side
correlation peaks, the parameters characterizing the jet properties are
extracted.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figures, contribution to the proceedings of the 17th
International Conference on Ultra-Relativistic Nucleus-Nucleus Collisions
(Quark Matter, Oakland, January 11-17, 2004). To appear in the proceedings
(Journal of Physics G
Hadron production in the forward and backward rapidities in dAu collisions at RHIC
We have developed new techniques to detect hadrons with the PHENIX muon
spectrometers. This allows us to study the centrality dependent nuclear
modification factor with high hadrons in both forward (d
direction) and backward (Au direction) rapidities, , in dAu
collisions at . Preliminary results show a suppression
(enhancement) of high hadron production in central dAu
collisions relative to the peripheral one ( in centrality) at forward
(backward) rapidity.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figures, Quark Matter 2004 tal
Two Particle Azimuthal Correlation Measurements in PHENIX
Two particle azimuthal correlation functions are presented for charged
hadrons produced in Au-Au collisions at RHIC sqrt(s_NN)=200 GeV.The correlation
functions indicate sizeable asymmetries and anisotropies. The trend of the
asymmetries is compatible with the presence of emission patterns associated
with mini-jets. The magnitude and the trend of the differential anisotropies
v_2(p_T) and v_2(N_Part), provide important model constraints.Comment: 4 pages 3 fig
Results on Photon Production in Au+Au Collisions at RHIC
The status of the search for direct photons in Au+Au collisions at sqrt{s_NN}
= 130 GeV and sqrt{s_NN} = 200 GeV with the PHENIX experiment is presented.
Within errors, no excess of direct photons was found in a first analysis pass
done on a limited data set. Significantly reduced systematic and statistical
uncertainties are expected in future analyses.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figures. Talk presented at the Quark Matter 2002
conference, Nantes, France, July 18-24, 2002. To appear in the proceedings
(Nucl. Phys. A
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