371 research outputs found
Extending the Coyote emulator to dark energy models with standard - parametrization of the equation of state
We discuss an extension of the Coyote emulator to predict non-linear matter
power spectra of dark energy (DE) models with a scale factor dependent equation
of state of the form w = w_0 + ( 1 - a )w_a . The extension is based on the
mapping rule between non-linear spectra of DE models with constant equation of
state and those with time varying one originally introduced in ref. [40]. Using
a series of N-body simulations we show that the spectral equivalence is
accurate to sub-percent level across the same range of modes and redshift
covered by the Coyote suite. Thus, the extended emulator provides a very
efficient and accurate tool to predict non-linear power spectra for DE models
with w_0 - w_a parametrization. According to the same criteria we have
developed a numerical code, and we have implemented in a dedicated module for
the CAMB code, that can be used in combination with the Coyote Emulator in
likelihood analyses of non-linear matter power spectrum measurements. All codes
can be found at https://github.com/luciano-casarini/PKequalComment: All codes can be found at https://github.com/luciano-casarini/PKequa
H-theorem for classical matter around a black hole
We propose a classical solution for the kinetic description of matter falling
into a black hole, which permits to evaluate both the kinetic entropy and the
entropy production rate of classical infalling matter at the event horizon. The
formulation is based on a relativistic kinetic description for classical
particles in the presence of an event horizon. An H-theorem is established
which holds for arbitrary models of black holes and is valid also in the
presence of contracting event horizons
Non-linear charge reduction effect in strongly-coupled plasmas
The charge reduction effect, produced by the nonlinear Debye screening of
high-Z charges occuring in strongly-coupled plasmas, is investigated. An
analytic asymptotic expression is obtained for the charge reduction factor
which determines the Debye-Hueckel potential generated by a charged test
particle. Its relevant parametric dependencies are analyzed and shown to
predict a strong charge reduction effect in strongly-coupled plasmas.Comment: 4 figure
Absolute stability of axisymmetric perturbations in strongly-magnetized collisionless axisymmetric accretion disk plasmas
The physical mechanism responsible for driving accretion flows in
astrophysical accretion disks is commonly thought to be related to the
development of plasma instabilities and turbulence. A key question is therefore
the determination of consistent equilibrium configurations for accretion-disk
plasmas and investigation of their stability properties. In the case of
collisionless plasmas kinetic theory provides the appropriate theoretical
framework. This paper presents a kinetic description of low-frequency and
long-wavelength axisymmetric electromagnetic perturbations in non-relativistic,
strongly-magnetized and gravitationally-bound axisymmetric accretion-disk
plasmas in the collisionless regime. The analysis, carried out within the
framework of the Vlasov-Maxwell description, relies on stationary kinetic
solutions of the Vlasov equation which allow for the simultaneous treatment of
non-uniform fluid fields, stationary accretion flows and temperature
anisotropies. It is demonstrated that, for such solutions, no axisymmetric
unstable perturbations can exist occurring on characteristic time and space
scales which are long compared with the Larmor gyration time and radius. Hence,
these stationary configurations are actually stable against axisymmetric
kinetic instabilities of this type. As a fundamental consequence, this rules
out the possibility of having the axisymmetric magneto-rotational or thermal
instabilities to arise in these systems
Fast Photon Detection for Particle Identification with COMPASS RICH-1
Particle identification at high rates is an important challenge for many
current and future high-energy physics experiments. The upgrade of the COMPASS
RICH-1 detector requires a new technique for Cherenkov photon detection at
count rates of several per channel in the central detector region, and a
read-out system allowing for trigger rates of up to 100 kHz. To cope with these
requirements, the photon detectors in the central region have been replaced
with the detection system described in this paper. In the peripheral regions,
the existing multi-wire proportional chambers with CsI photocathode are now
read out via a new system employing APV pre-amplifiers and flash ADC chips. The
new detection system consists of multi-anode photomultiplier tubes (MAPMT) and
fast read-out electronics based on the MAD4 discriminator and the F1-TDC chip.
The RICH-1 is in operation in its upgraded version for the 2006 CERN SPS run.
We present the photon detection design, constructive aspects and the first
Cherenkov light in the detector.Comment: Proceedings of the Imaging 2006 conference, Stockholm, Sweden, 27-30
June 2006, 5 pages, 6 figures, to appear in NIM A; corrected typo in caption
of Fig.
Fast photon detection for the COMPASS RICH detector
The COMPASS experiment at the SPS accelerator at CERN uses a large scale Ring
Imaging CHerenkov detector (RICH) to identify pions, kaons and protons in a
wide momentum range. For the data taking in 2006, the COMPASS RICH has been
upgraded in the central photon detection area (25% of the surface) with a new
technology to detect Cherenkov photons at very high count rates of several 10^6
per second and channel and a new dead-time free read-out system, which allows
trigger rates up to 100 kHz. The Cherenkov photons are detected by an array of
576 visible and ultra-violet sensitive multi-anode photomultipliers with 16
channels each. The upgraded detector showed an excellent performance during the
2006 data taking.Comment: Proceeding of the IPRD06 conference (Siena, Okt. 06
Spin physics with antiprotons
New possibilities arising from the availability at GSI of antiproton beams,
possibly polarised, are discussed. The investigation of the nucleon structure
can be boosted by accessing in Drell-Yan processes experimental asymmetries
related to cross-sections in which the parton distribution functions (PDF) only
appear, without any contribution from fragmentation functions; such processes
are not affected by the chiral suppression of the transversity function
. Spin asymmetries in hyperon production and Single Spin Asymmetries
are discussed as well, together with further items like electric and magnetic
nucleonic form factors and open charm production. Counting rates estimations
are provided for each physical case. The sketch of a possible experimental
apparatus is proposed.Comment: Presented for the proceedings of ASI "Spin and Symmetry", Prague,
July 5-10, 2004, to be published in Czech. J. Phys. 55 (2005
The Fast Read-out System for the MAPMTs of COMPASS RICH-1
A fast readout system for the upgrade of the COMPASS RICH detector has been
developed and successfully used for data taking in 2006 and 2007. The new
readout system for the multi-anode PMTs in the central part of the photon
detector of the RICH is based on the high-sensitivity MAD4
preamplifier-discriminator and the dead-time free F1-TDC chip characterized by
high-resolution. The readout electronics has been designed taking into account
the high photon flux in the central part of the detector and the requirement to
run at high trigger rates of up to 100 kHz with negligible dead-time. The
system is designed as a very compact setup and is mounted directly behind the
multi-anode photomultipliers. The data are digitized on the frontend boards and
transferred via optical links to the readout system. The read-out electronics
system is described in detail together with its measured performances.Comment: Proceeding of RICH2007 Conference, Trieste, Oct. 2007. v2: minor
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Polarised Quark Distributions in the Nucleon from Semi-Inclusive Spin Asymmetries
We present a measurement of semi-inclusive spin asymmetries for positively
and negatively charged hadrons from deep inelastic scattering of polarised
muons on polarised protons and deuterons in the range 1
GeV. Compared to our previous publication on this subject, with the new
data the statistical errors have been reduced by nearly a factor of two.
From these asymmetries and our inclusive spin asymmetries we determine the
polarised quark distributions of valence quarks and non-strange sea quarks at
=10 GeV. The polarised valence quark distribution, , is positive and the polarisation increases with . The polarised
valence quark distribution, , is negative and the non-strange
sea distribution, , is consistent with zero over the measured
range of . We find for the first moments , and
, where we assumed
. We also determine for the first time the
second moments of the valence distributions .Comment: 17 page
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