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On the stability problem in the O(N) nonlinear sigma model
The stability problem for the O(N) nonlinear sigma model in the 2+\epsilon
dimensions is considered. We present the results of the 1/N^{2} order
calculations of the critical exponents (in the 2<d<4 dimensions) of the
composite operators relevant for this problem. The arguments in the favor of
the scenario with the conventional fixed point are given.Comment: 9 pages, revtex, 1 Postscript figur
Renormalization-group approach to the stochastic Navier--Stokes equation: Two-loop approximation
The field theoretic renormalization group is applied to the stochastic
Navier--Stokes equation that describes fully developed fluid turbulence. The
complete two-loop calculation of the renormalization constant, the
function, the fixed point and the ultraviolet correction exponent is performed.
The Kolmogorov constant and the inertial-range skewness factor, derived to
second order of the \eps expansion, are in a good agreement with the
experiment. The possibility of the extrapolation of the \eps expansion beyond
the threshold where the sweeping effects become important is demonstrated on
the example of a Galilean-invariant quantity, the equal-time pair correlation
function of the velocity field. The extension to the -dimensional case is
briefly discussed.Comment: 20 pages, 3 figure
First evidence for charge ordering in NaVO from Raman spectroscopy
We argue on the basis of symmetry selection rules and Raman scattering
spectra that NaVO undergoes a charge ordering phase transition at
T=34 K. Such a transition is characterized by the redistribution of the
charges at the phase transition and corresponds to the change of the vanadium
ions, from uniform V to two different V and V states. In
the low temperature phase the V ions are forming a "zig-zag" ladder
structure along the {\bf b}-axis, consistent with the symmetry of the P2/b
space group.Comment: to be published in solid state communication
Premartensitic Transition in Ni2+xMn1-xGa Heusler Alloys
The temperature dependencies of the resistivity and magnetization of a series
of Ni2+XMn1-XGa (X = 0 - 0.09) alloys were investigated. Along with the
anomalies associated with ferromagnetic and martensitic transitions,
well-defined anomalies were observed at the temperature of premartensitic
transformation. The premartensitic phase existing in a temperature range 200 -
260 K in the stoichiometric Ni2MnGa is suppressed by the martensitic phase with
increasing Ni content and vanishes in Ni2.09Mn0.91Ga composition
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