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Lepton flavor-changing Scalar Interactions and Muon
A systematic investigation on muon anomalous magnetic moment and related
lepton flavor-violating process such as \m\to e\g, \t\to e\g and \t\to
\m\g is made at two loop level in the models with flavor-changing scalar
interactions. The two loop diagrams with double scalar exchanges are studied
and their contributions are found to be compatible with the ones from Barr-Zee
diagram. By comparing with the latest data, the allowed ranges for the relevant
Yukawa couplings in lepton sector are obtained. The results show a
hierarchical structure of Y_{\m e, \t e} \ll Y_{\m \t} \simeq Y_{\m\m} in the
physical basis if is found to be . It
deviates from the widely used ansatz in which the off diagonal elements are
proportional to the square root of the products of related fermion masses. An
alternative Yukawa coupling matrix in the lepton sector is suggested to
understand the current data. With such a reasonable Yukawa coupling ansatz, the
decay rate of \t\to \m\g is found to be near the current experiment upper
bound.Comment: 15 pages, Revtex, 9 figures, published version in EPJ
A Time Evolution Study of the Superhumps of the Dwarf Nova 1RXS J232953.9+062814 by Wavelet Transform
The time evolution behaviour of the superhumps of the dwarf nova 1RXS
J232953.9+062814 is investigated with the wavelet analysis method. On the basis
of two nights CCD photometry performed during its first superoutburst as well
as other published brightness data, we reveal the superhump's time-dependence
as a function of periods and time. Our light curves, which phased in the rapid
decay ending portion of the superoutburst and in the dawn of a following normal
outburst, are important to help trace the superhump evolution for the star.
Evident amplitude variations of the superhumps, reflecting the fading of
outbursts, are detected. The general profile of brightness fading over the
outbursts roughly followed an exponential decay law or a form of a five-order
polynomial. Both the superhump period and the orbital period of the binary
system are detected in the present data. We obtain P_sh=0.04575(5) d and
P_orb=0.04496(5) d. They agree with the existing values based on additional
data. The two periods exchanged their roles during the superhump evolution.Comment: 7 pages, 9 figures, submitted to Astronomy & Astrophysic
Is the meson a dynamically generated resonance? -- a lesson learned from the O(N) model and beyond
O(N) linear model is solvable in the large limit and hence
provides a useful theoretical laboratory to test various unitarization
approximations. We find that the large limit and the
limit do not commute. In order to get the correct large spectrum one has
to firstly take the large limit. We argue that the meson may
not be described as generated dynamically. On the contrary, it is most
appropriately described at the same level as the pions, i.e, both appear
explicitly in the effective lagrangian. Actually it is very likely the
meson responsible for the spontaneous chiral symmetry breaking in a lagrangian
with linearly realized chiral symmetry.Comment: 15 pages, 3 figurs; references added; discussions slightly modified;
revised version accepted by IJMP
Flammability behaviour of wood and a review of the methods for its reduction
Wood is one of the most sustainable, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally benign materials. Not only is wood often an integral part of structures, it is also the main source of furnishings found in homes, schools, and offices around the world. The often inevitable hazards of fire make wood a very desirable material for further investigation. As well as ignition resistance and a low heat release rate, timber products have long been required to resist burn-through and maintain structural integrity whilst continuing to provide protection when exposed to fire or heat. Various industry standard tests are thus required to ensure adequate protection from fire is provided.
When heated, wood undergoes thermal degradation and combustion to produce gases, vapours, tars and char. In order to understand and alter the fire behaviour of wood, it is necessary to know in as much detail as possible about its processes of decomposition. Various thermal analysis and flammability assessment techniques are utilised for this purpose, including thermogravimetric analysis, cone calorimetry and the single burning item test. The results of such tests are often highly dependent on various parameters including changes to the gas composition, temperature, heating rate, and sample shape size.
Potential approaches for fire retarding timber are reviewed, identifying two main approaches: char formation and isolating layers. Other potential approaches are recognised, including the use of inorganic minerals, such as sericrite, and metal foils in combination with intumescent products. Formulations containing silicon, nitrogen and phosphorus have been reported, and efforts to retain silicon in the wood have been successful using micro-layers of silicon dioxide. Nano-scale fire retardants, such as nanocomposite coatings, are considered to provide a new generation of fire retardants, and may have potential for wood. Expandable graphite is identified for use in polymers and has potential for wood provided coating applications are preferred
Critical behaviours of contact near phase transitions
A central quantity of importance for ultracold atoms is contact, which
measures two-body correlations at short distances in dilute systems. It appears
in universal relations among thermodynamic quantities, such as large momentum
tails, energy, and dynamic structure factors, through the renowned Tan
relations. However, a conceptual question remains open as to whether or not
contact can signify phase transitions that are insensitive to short-range
physics. Here we show that, near a continuous classical or quantum phase
transition, contact exhibits a variety of critical behaviors, including scaling
laws and critical exponents that are uniquely determined by the universality
class of the phase transition and a constant contact per particle. We also use
a prototypical exactly solvable model to demonstrate these critical behaviors
in one-dimensional strongly interacting fermions. Our work establishes an
intrinsic connection between the universality of dilute many-body systems and
universal critical phenomena near a phase transition.Comment: Final version published in Nat. Commun. 5:5140 doi:
10.1038/ncomms6140 (2014
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