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Multiple finite Riemann zeta functions
Observing a multiple version of the divisor function we introduce a new zeta
function which we call a multiple finite Riemann zeta function. We utilize some
-series identity for proving the zeta function has an Euler product and
then, describe the location of zeros. We study further multi-variable and
multi-parameter versions of the multiple finite Riemann zeta functions and
their infinite counterparts in connection with symmetric polynomials and some
arithmetic quantities called powerful numbers.Comment: 19 page
Thermoelectric properties of a weakly coupled quantum dot: enhanced thermoelectric efficiency
We study the thermoelectric coefficients of a multi-level quantum dot (QD)
weakly coupled to two electron reservoirs in the Coulomb blockade regime.
Detailed calculations and analytical expressions of the power factor and the
figure of merit are presented. We restrict our interest to the limit where the
energy separation between successive energy levels is much larger than the
thermal energy (i.e., the quantum limit) and we report a giant enhancement of
the figure of merit due to the violation of the Wiedemann-Franz law when
phonons are frozen. We point out the similarity of the electronic and the
phonon contribution to the thermal conductance for zero dimensional electrons
and phonons. Both contributions show an activated behavior. Our findings
suggest that the control of the electron and phonon confinement effects can
lead to nanostructures with improved thermoelectric properties.Comment: 8 pages, 6 figure
Introduction of mitochondrial DNA from Pleurotus ostreatus into Pleurotus pulmonarius by interspecific protoplast fusion
The original publication is available at www.springerllink.com.ArticleJournal of Wood Science. 53(4):339-343 (2007)journal articl
Hierarchy of the Selberg zeta functions
We introduce a Selberg type zeta function of two variables which interpolates
several higher Selberg zeta functions. The analytic continuation, the
functional equation and the determinant expression of this function via the
Laplacian on a Riemann surface are obtained.Comment: 14 page
Lattice QCD at finite baryon density using analytic continuation
We simulate lattice QCD with two flavors of Wilson fermions at imaginary
baryon chemical potential. Results for the baryon number density computed in
the confining and deconfining phases at imaginary baryon chemical potential are
used to determine the baryon number density and higher cumulants at the real
chemical potential via analytical continuation.Comment: 8 pages, 8 figures, Contribution to ICNFP2017, to be published in EPJ
Web of Conference
Integral representations of q-analogues of the Hurwitz zeta function
Two integral representations of q-analogues of the Hurwitz zeta function are
established. Each integral representation allows us to obtain an analytic
continuation including also a full description of poles and special values at
non-positive integers of the q-analogue of the Hurwitz zeta function, and to
study the classical limit of this q-analogue. All the discussion developed here
is entirely different from the previous work in [4]Comment: 14 page
Towards Gradient-Based Design Optimization of Flexible Transport Aircraft with Flutter Constraints
Peer Reviewedhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/140443/1/6.2014-2726.pd
Hemodynamic Assessment of Celiaco-mesenteric Anastomosis in Patients with Pancreaticoduodenal Artery Aneurysm Concomitant with Celiac Artery Occlusion using Flow-sensitive Four-dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ObjectivesMany pancreaticoduodenal artery (PDA) aneurysms are associated with celiac artery (CA) stenosis. The pathogenesis of PDA aneurysm may be associated with hemodynamic changes due to CA stenosis/occlusion. The aim of this study was to assess the hemodynamic changes of celiaco-mesenteric anastomosis in patients with PDA aneurysms concomitant with CA occlusion using four-dimensional flow-sensitive magnetic resonance imaging (4D-Flow).Methods4D-Flow was performed preoperatively on five patients. Seven age- and sex-matched individuals were used as controls. Hemodynamic parameters such as flow volume and maximum flow velocity in PDAs, gastroduodenal arteries, common hepatic arteries, and superior mesenteric arteries were compared between both groups. Wall shear stress (WSS) and oscillatory shear index (OSI) were mapped in both groups.ResultsIn the patient group, 4D-Flow identified retrograde flow of both gastroduodenal arteries and common hepatic arteries. Heterogeneous distribution patterns of both WSS and OSI were identified across the entire PDA in the patient group. OSI mapping showed multiple regions with extremely high OSI values (OSI > 0.3) in all patients. All PDA aneurysms, which were surgically resected, were atherosclerotic.Conclusions4D-Flow identified hemodynamic changes in celiaco-mesenteric arteries in patients with PDA aneurysms with concomitant CA occlusion. These hemodynamic changes may be associated with PDA aneurysm formation
Resurrection of a Bull by Cloning from Organs Frozen without Cryoprotectant in a −80°C Freezer for a Decade
Frozen animal tissues without cryoprotectant have been thought to be inappropriate for use as a nuclear donor for somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). We report the cloning of a bull using cells retrieved from testicles that had been taken from a dead animal and frozen without cryoprotectant in a −80°C freezer for 10 years. We obtained live cells from defrosted pieces of the spermatic cords of frozen testicles. The cells proliferated actively in culture and were apparently normal. We transferred 16 SCNT embryos from these cells into 16 synchronized recipient animals. We obtained five pregnancies and four cloned calves developed to term. Our results indicate that complete genome sets are maintained in mammalian organs even after long-term frozen-storage without cryoprotectant, and that live clones can be produced from the recovered cells
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