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Heavy Quarkonium Potential Model and the State of Charmonium
A theoretical explanation of the observed splittings among the P~states of
charmonium is given with the use of a nonsingular potential model for heavy
quarkonia. We also show that the recently observed mass difference between the
center of gravity of the states and the state of
does not provide a direct test of the color hyperfine interaction in heavy
quarkonia. Our theoretical value for the mass of the state is in
agreement with the experimental result, and its E1 transition width is
341.8~keV. The mass of the state is predicted to be 3622.3~MeV.Comment: 15 page REVTEX documen
Quantum-Chromodynamic Potential Model for Light-Heavy Quarkonia and the Heavy Quark Effective Theory
We have investigated the spectra of light-heavy quarkonia with the use of a
quantum-chromodynamic potential model which is similar to that used earlier for
the heavy quarkonia. An essential feature of our treatment is the inclusion of
the one-loop radiative corrections to the quark-antiquark potential, which
contribute significantly to the spin-splittings among the quarkonium energy
levels. Unlike and , the potential for a light-heavy
system has a complicated dependence on the light and heavy quark masses and
, and it contains a spin-orbit mixing term. We have obtained excellent
results for the observed energy levels of , , , and , and
we are able to provide predicted results for many unobserved energy levels. Our
potential parameters for different quarkonia satisfy the constraints of quantum
chromodynamics.
We have also used our investigation to test the accuracy of the heavy quark
effective theory. We find that the heavy quark expansion yields generally good
results for the and energy levels provided that and
corrections are taken into account in the quark-antiquark
interactions. It does not, however, provide equally good results for the energy
levels of and , which indicates that the effective theory can be
applied more accurately to the quark than the quark.Comment: 17 pages of LaTeX. To appear in Physical Review D. Complete
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Bc spectroscopy in a quantum-chromodynamic potential model
We have investigated spectroscopy with the use of a
quantum-chromodynamic potential model which was recently used by us for the
light-heavy quarkonia. We give our predictions for the energy levels and the
1 transition widths. We also find, rather surprisingly, that although
is not a light-heavy system, the heavy quark effective theory with the
inclusion of the and corrections is as successful
for as it is for and .Comment: 10 page ReVTeX pape
A Technique for Measuring Rotocraft Dynamic Stability in the 40 by 80 Foot Wind Tunnel
An on-line technique is described for the measurement of tilt rotor aircraft dynamic stability in the Ames 40- by 80-Foot Wind Tunnel. The technique is based on advanced system identification methodology and uses the instrumental variables approach. It is particulary applicable to real time estimation problems with limited amounts of noise-contaminated data. Several simulations are used to evaluate the algorithm. Estimated natural frequencies and damping ratios are compared with simulation values. The algorithm is also applied to wind tunnel data in an off-line mode. The results are used to develop preliminary guidelines for effective use of the algorithm
Surface-slip equations for multicomponent nonequilibrium air flow
Equations are presented for the surface-slip (or jump) values of species concentration, pressure, velocity, and temperature in the low-Reynolds number, high-altitude flight regime of a space vehicle. The equations are obtained from closed form solutions of the mass, momentum, and energy flux equations using the Chapman-Enskog velocity distribution function. This function represents a solution of the Boltzmann equation in the Navier-Stokes approximation. The analysis, obtained for nonequilibrium multicomponent air flow, includes the finite-rate surface catalytic recombination and changes in the internal energy during reflection from the surface. Expressions for the various slip quantities were obtained in a form which can be employed in flowfield computations. A consistent set of equations is provided for multicomponent, binary, and single species mixtures. Expression is also provided for the finite-rate, species-concentration boundary condition for a multicomponent mixture in absence of slip
Geochemistry of K/T boundaries in India and contributions of Deccan volcanism
Three possible Cretaceous/Tertiary (K/T) boundary sections in the Indian subcontinent were studied for their geochemical and fossil characteristics. These include two marine sections of Meghalaya and Zanskar and one continental section of Nagpur. The Um Sohryngkew river section of Meghalaya shows a high iridium, osmium, iron, cobalt, nickel and chromium concentration in a 1.5 cm thick limonitic layer about 30 cm below the planktonic Cretaceous-Palaeocene boundary identified by the characteristic fossils. The Bottaccione and Contessa sections at Gubbio were also analyzed for these elements. The geochemical pattern at the boundary at the Um Sohryngkew river and Gubbio sections are similar but the peak concentrations and the enrichment factors are different. The biological boundary is not as sharp as the geochemical boundary and the extinction appears to be a prolonged process. The Zanskar section shows, in general, similar concentration of the siderophile, lithophile and rare earth elements but no evidence of enrichment of siderophiles has so far been observed. The Takli section is a shallow inter-trappean deposit within the Deccan province, sandwiched between flow 1 and flow 2. The geochemical stratigraphy of the inter-trappeans is presented. The various horizons of ash, clay and marl show concentration of Fe and Co, generally lower than the adjacent basalts. Two horizons of slight enrichment of iridium are found within the ash layers, one near the contact of flow 1 and other near the contact of flow 2, where iridium occurs at 170 and 260 pg/g. These levels are lower by a factor of 30 compared to Ir concentration in the K/T boundary in Meghalaya section. If the enhanced level of some elements in a few horizons of the ash layer are considered as volcanic contribution by some fractionation processes than the only elements for which it occurs are REE, Ir and possibly Cr
Determination of scattering functions and their effects on remote sensing of turbidity in natural waters
The development of quantitative analytical procedures for relating scattered signals, measured by a remote sensor, was considered. The applications of a Monte Carlo simulation model for radiative transfer in turbid water are discussed. The model is designed to calculate the characteristics of the backscattered signal from an illuminated body of water as a function of the turbidity level, and the spectral properties of the suspended particulates. The optical properties of the environmental waters, necessary for model applications, were derived from available experimental data and/or calculated from Mie formalism. Results of applications of the model are presented
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