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    A Caratheodory theorem for the bidisk via Hilbert space methods

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    If \ph is an analytic function bounded by 1 on the bidisk \D^2 and \tau\in\tb is a point at which \ph has an angular gradient \nabla\ph(\tau) then \nabla\ph(\la) \to \nabla\ph(\tau) as \la\to\tau nontangentially in \D^2. This is an analog for the bidisk of a classical theorem of Carath\'eodory for the disk. For \ph as above, if \tau\in\tb is such that the lim inf\liminf of (1-|\ph(\la)|)/(1-\|\la\|) as \la\to\tau is finite then the directional derivative D_{-\de}\ph(\tau) exists for all appropriate directions \de\in\C^2. Moreover, one can associate with \ph and τ\tau an analytic function hh in the Pick class such that the value of the directional derivative can be expressed in terms of hh

    Facial behaviour of analytic functions on the bidisk

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    We prove that if ϕ\phi is an analytic function bounded by 1 on the bidisk and τ\tau is a point in a face of the bidisk at which ϕ\phi satisfies Caratheodory's condition then both ϕ\phi and the angular gradient ϕ\nabla\phi exist and are constant on the face. Moreover, the class of all ϕ\phi with prescribed ϕ(τ)\phi(\tau) and ϕ(τ)\nabla\phi(\tau) can be parametrized in terms of a function in the two-variable Pick class. As an application we solve an interpolation problem with nodes that lie on faces of the bidisk.Comment: 18 pages. We have replaced an erroneous proof of Theorem 5.4(1) by a valid proo

    Operator monotone functions and L\"owner functions of several variables

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    We prove generalizations of L\"owner's results on matrix monotone functions to several variables. We give a characterization of when a function of dd variables is locally monotone on dd-tuples of commuting self-adjoint nn-by-nn matrices. We prove a generalization to several variables of Nevanlinna's theorem describing analytic functions that map the upper half-plane to itself and satisfy a growth condition. We use this to characterize all rational functions of two variables that are operator monotone

    THE LAW AS AN EXPRESSION OF COMMUNITY IDEALS AND THE LAWMAKING FUNCTIONS OF COURTS

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    Supply of accounting graduates and the demand for public accounting recruits, 1992

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    Comparing Infrared Star-Formation Rate Indicators with Optically-Derived Quantities

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    We examine the UV reprocessing efficiencies of warm dust and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) through an analysis of the mid- and far-infrared surface luminosity densities of 85 nearby Hα\alpha-selected star-forming galaxies detected by the volume-limited KPNO International Spectroscopic Survey (KISS). Because Hα\alpha selection is not biased toward continuum-bright objects, the KISS sample spans a wide range in stellar masses (10810^8-1012M10^{12}\rm{M}_\odot), as well as Hα\alpha luminosity (103910^{39}-1043ergs/s10^{43}\rm{ergs/s}), mid-infrared 8.0μ\mum luminosity (104110^{41}-1044ergs/s10^{44}\rm{ergs/s}), and [Bw-R] color (-.1-2.2). We find that mid-infrared polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) emission in the Spitzer IRAC 8.0μ\mum band correlates with star formation, and that the efficiency with which galaxies reprocess UV energy into PAH emission depends on metallicity. We also find that the relationship between far-infrared luminosity in the Spitzer MIPS 24μ\mum band pass and Hα\alpha-measured star-formation rate varies from galaxy to galaxy within our sample; we do not observe a metallicity dependence in this relationship. We use optical colors and established mass-to-light relationships to determine stellar masses for the KISS galaxies; we compare these masses to those of nearby galaxies as a confirmation that the volume-limited nature of KISS avoids strong biases. We also examine the relationship between IRAC 3.6μ\mum luminosity and galaxy stellar mass, and find a color-dependent correlation between the two.Comment: 15 pages, 10 figure

    The Vincentian Archives of the Eastern Province, Saint John’s University.

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    This inventory of the Eastern Province’s Vincentian archives at St. John’s University includes: original letters from Vincent de Paul as well as biographies of him; biographies of Louise de Marillac and of the Double Family’s saints, blessed, and venerable; biographies of Vincentians and Daughters of Charity; material on the Congregation’s history, particularly in the United States; official documents, such as the Congregation’s rules and constitutions; circulars of the superiors general; personnel records and catalogues; publications like Annales de la Mission; unpublished material, including records of general assemblies, and provincial assemblies of the Eastern Province; and material about the Eastern Province’s missions and houses

    Electron beam induced damage in PECVD Si3N4 and SiO2 films on InP

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    Phosphorus rich plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) of silicon nitride and silicon dioxide films on n-type indium phosphide (InP) substrates were exposed to electron beam irradiation in the 5 to 40 keV range for the purpose of characterizing the damage induced in the dielectic. The electron beam exposure was on the range of 10(exp -7) to 10(exp -3) C/sq cm. The damage to the devices was characterized by capacitance-voltage (C-V) measurements of the metal insulator semiconductor (MIS) capacitors. These results were compared to results obtained for radiation damage of thermal silicon dioxide on silicon (Si) MOS capacitors with similar exposures. The radiation induced damage in the PECVD silicon nitride films on InP was successfully annealed out in an hydrogen/nitrogen (H2/N2) ambient at 400 C for 15 min. The PECVD silicon dioxide films on InP had the least radiation damage, while the thermal silicon dioxide films on Si had the most radiation damage

    Population Studies. XIII. A New Analysis of the Bidelman-MacConnell "Weak-Metal" Stars - Confirmation of Metal-Poor Stars in the Thick Disk of the Galaxy

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    A new set of very high signal-to-noise (S/N > 100/1), medium-resolution (R~3000) optical spectra have been obtained for 302 of the candidate "weak-metal" stars selected by Bidelman & MacConnell. We use these data to calibrate the recently developed generalization of the SEGUE Stellar Parameter Pipeline, and obtain estimates of the atmospheric parameters (Teff, log g , and [Fe/H]) for these non-SDSS/SEGUE data; we also obtain estimates of [C/Fe]. The new abundance measurements are shown to be consistent with available high-resolution spectroscopic determinations, and represent a substantial improvement over the accuracies obtained from the previous photometric estimates reported in Paper I of this series. The apparent offset in the photometric abundances of the giants in this sample noted by several authors is confirmed by our new spectroscopy; no such effect is found for the dwarfs. The presence of a metal-weak thick-disk (MWTD) population is clearly supported by these new abundance data. Some 25% of the stars with metallicities -1.8 < [Fe/H] <= -0.8 exhibit orbital eccentricities e < 0.4, yet are clearly separated from members of the inner-halo population with similar metallicities by their location in a Lindblad energy vs. angular momentum diagram. A comparison is made with recent results for a similar-size sample of RAVE stars from Ruchti et al. We conclude, based on both of these samples, that the MWTD is real, and must be accounted for in discussions of the formation and evolution of the disk system of the Milky Way.Comment: 45 pages, 14 figures; accepted for publication in Ap

    MR230: Weight Tables for Tree and Shrub Species in Maine

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    Some biomass data on the components of tree and shrub species were collected nearly every summer from 1963 through 1978 for the express purpose of relating fresh and dry weight to the commonly measured physical dimensions of height and diameter at breast height. The first opportunity to conduct a biomass inventory occurred in 1974 in conjunction with a volume inventory of the Public Lots in Maine. In order to include all woody vegetation at least 1.0\u27 (30 cm) in height it was decided to measure all trees 1.0 (2.5 cm) and larger on a variable point sample and to measure the smaller trees and shrubs on a small fixed plot. In 1978 all of the biomass data in the files were compiled by components within species and three new sets of equations were prepared for each species relating fresh and dry weight by component, aboveground portion and the complete tree to diameter at breast height, and to height for the small saplings. These equations are presented in tabular form extending over the range of the field data in both English and Metric units.https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/aes_miscreports/1019/thumbnail.jp
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