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The generalized parton distribution functions and the nucleon spin sum rules in the chiral quark soliton model
The theoretical predictions are given for the forward limit of the
unpolarized spin-flip isovector generalized parton distribution function within the framework of the chiral quark soliton model, with
full inclusion of the polarization of Dirac sea quarks. We observe that has a sharp peak around , which we interpret
as a signal of the importance of the pionic excitation with large
spatial extension in the transverse direction. Another interesting indication
given by the predicted distribution in combination with Ji's angular momentum
sum rule is that the -quark carries more angular momentum than the
-quark in the proton, which may have some relation with the physics of
the violation of the Gottfried sum rule.Comment: 23 pages, 2 figures, revised final version to appear in Phys. Rev.
Age Dating of a High-Redshift QSO B1422+231 at Z=3.62 and its Cosmological Implications
The observed Fe II(UV+optical)/Mg II lambda lambda 2796,2804 flux ratio from
a gravitationally lensed quasar B1422+231 at z=3.62 is interpreted in terms of
detailed modeling of photoionization and chemical enrichment in the broad-line
region (BLR) of the host galaxy. The delayed iron enrichment by Type Ia
supernovae is used as a cosmic clock. Our standard model, which matches the Fe
II/Mg II ratio, requires the age of 1.5 Gyr for B1422+231 with a lower bound of
1.3 Gyr, which exceeds the expansion age of the Einstein-de Sitter Omega_0=1
universe at a redshift of 3.62 for any value of the Hubble constant in the
currently accepted range, H_0=60-80 km,s^{-1},Mpc^{-1}. This problem of an age
discrepancy at z=3.62 can be unraveled in a low-density Omega_0<0.2 universe,
either with or without a cosmological constant, depending on the allowable
redshift range of galaxy formation. However, whether the cosmological constant
is a required option in modern cosmology awaits a thorough understanding of
line transfer processes in the BLRs.Comment: 7 pages including 3 figures, to appear in ApJ Letter
Monolithic superconducting emitter of tunable circularly polarized terahertz radiation
We propose an approach to control the polarization of terahertz (THz)
radiation from intrinsic Josephson-junction stacks in single crystalline
high-temperature superconductor . By monolithically
controlling the surface current distributions in the truncated square mesa
structure, we can modulate the polarization of the emitted THz wave as a result
of two orthogonal fundamental modes excited inside the mesa. Highly polarized
circular terahertz waves with a degree of circular polarization of more than
99% can be generated using an electrically controlled method. The emitted
radiation has a high intensity and a low axial ratio (AR<1 dB). The intuitive
results obtained from the numerical simulation based on the conventional
antenna theory are consistent with the observed emission characteristics.Comment: Submitted to PRApplie
X-ray Development of the Classical Nova V2672 Ophiuchi with Suzaku
We report the Suzaku detection of a rapid flare-like X-ray flux amplification
early in the development of the classical nova V2672 Ophiuchi. Two
target-of-opportunity ~25 ks X-ray observations were made 12 and 22 days after
the outburst. The flux amplification was found in the latter half of day 12.
Time-sliced spectra are characterized by a growing supersoft excess with
edge-like structures and a relatively stable optically-thin thermal component
with Ka emission lines from highly ionized Si. The observed spectral evolution
is consistent with a model that has a time development of circumstellar
absorption, for which we obtain the decline rate of ~10-40 % in a time scale of
0.2 d on day 12. Such a rapid drop of absorption and short-term flux
variability on day 12 suggest inhomogeneous ejecta with dense blobs/holes in
the line of sight. Then on day 22 the fluxes of both supersoft and thin-thermal
plasma components become significantly fainter. Based on the serendipitous
results we discuss the nature of this source in the context of both short- and
long-term X-ray behavior.Comment: To appear in PASJ; 9 pages, 5 figures, 2 table
A Systematic Study of X-Ray Flares from Low-Mass Young Stellar Objects in the Rho Ophiuchi Star-Forming Region with Chandra
We report on the results of a systematic study of X-ray flares from low-mass
young stellar objects, using Chandra observations of the main region of the Rho
Oph. From 195 X-ray sources, including class I-III sources and some young brown
dwarfs, we detected a total of 71 X-ray flares. Most of the flares have the
typical profile of solar and stellar flares, fast rise and slow decay. We
derived the time-averaged temperature (kT), luminosity (L_X), rise and decay
timescales (tau_r and tau_d) of the flares, finding that (1) class I-II sources
tend to have a high kT, (2) the distribution of L_X during flares is nearly the
same for all classes, and (3) positive and negative log-linear correlations are
found between tau_r and tau_d, and kT and tau_r. In order to explain these
relations, we used the framework of magnetic reconnection model to formulate
the observational parameters as a function of the half-length of the
reconnected magnetic loop (L) and magnetic field strength (B). The estimated L
is comparable to the typical stellar radius of these objects (10^{10-11} cm),
which indicates that the observed flares are triggered by solar-type loops,
rather than larger ones (10^{12} cm) connecting the star with its inner
accretion disk. The higher kT observed for class I sources may be explained by
a higher magnetic field strength (about 500 G) than for class II-III sources
(200-300 G).Comment: 33 pages, 7 figures, accepted for publication in PASJ, the complete
version of tables are available at
ftp://ftp-cr.scphys.kyoto-u.ac.jp/pub/crmember/kensuke/PASJ_RhoOph/KI_all.tar
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Polarization Enhancement of terahertz radiation generated by intrinsic Josephson junctions in a truncated edge square Bi_{2}Sr_{2}CaCu_{2}O_{8+{\delta}} mesa
In this study, we investigated the terahertz radiation from a truncated edge
square mesa structure made from a superconducting
Bi_{2}Sr_{2}CaCu_{2}O_{8+{\delta}} . Using a commercial software, the
polarization characteristics were determined, and introduced, while accounting
for the skin effect. The axial ratio was enhanced in the simulation by
performing a parametric study on the design.Comment: Proceedings of the 28th International Symposium on Superconductivity,
ISS 2015, November 16-18, 2015, Tokyo, Japa
An Algebraic Model for the Multiple Meixner Polynomials of the First Kind
An interpretation of the multiple Meixner polynomials of the first kind is
provided through an infinite Lie algebra realized in terms of the creation and
annihilation operators of a set of independent oscillators. The model is used
to derive properties of these orthogonal polynomials
Nucleosynthesis in Type II Supernovae
Presupernova evolution and explosive nucleosynthesis in massive stars for
main-sequence masses from 13 to 70 are calculated. We
examine the dependence of the supernova yields on the stellar mass,
^{12}C(\alpha, \gamma) ^{16}O} rate, and explosion energy. The supernova
yields integrated over the initial mass function are compared with the solar
abundances.Comment: 1 Page Latex source, 10 PostScript figures, to appear in Nuclear
Physics A, Vol. A616 (1997
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