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Phase statistics of the WMAP 7 year data
We performed a comprehensive statistical analysis using complex phases of the
a_lm coefficients computed from the most recent data of the Wilkinson Microwave
Anisotropy Probe (WMAP). Our aim was to confirm or constrain the presence of
non-Gaussianities in the data. We found phase correlations - that suggest
non-Gaussianity - at high-l in a_lm coefficients by applying various
statistical tests. Most of all, we detected a non-Gaussian signal reaching a
significance of 4.7 sigma using random walk statistics and simulations.
However, our conclusion is that the non-Gaussian behavior is due to
contamination from galactic foregrounds that show up in small scales only. When
masked out the contaminated regions, we found no significant non-Gaussianity.
Furthermore, we constrained the f_NL parameter using CMB simulations that mimic
primordial non-Gaussianity. Our estimate is f_NL=40 +/- 200, in agreement with
previous measurements and inflationary expectations.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figures, Accepted for Publication in A
Ball and Spindle Convexity with respect to a Convex Body
Let be a convex body. We introduce two notions of
convexity associated to C. A set is -ball convex if it is the
intersection of translates of , or it is either , or . The -ball convex hull of two points is called a -spindle. is
-spindle convex if it contains the -spindle of any pair of its points. We
investigate how some fundamental properties of conventional convex sets can be
adapted to -spindle convex and -ball convex sets. We study separation
properties and Carath\'eodory numbers of these two convexity structures. We
investigate the basic properties of arc-distance, a quantity defined by a
centrally symmetric planar disc , which is the length of an arc of a
translate of , measured in the -norm, that connects two points. Then we
characterize those -dimensional convex bodies for which every -ball
convex set is the -ball convex hull of finitely many points. Finally, we
obtain a stability result concerning covering numbers of some -ball convex
sets, and diametrically maximal sets in -dimensional Minkowski spaces.Comment: 27 pages, 5 figure
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LIGHTING SCHEDULES (16L:8D OR 12L:6D) ON REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF RABBIT DOES
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LIGHTING SCHEDULES (16L:8D OR 12L:6D) ON REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF RABBIT DOES
Numerical investigation of the dynamics of linear spin fields on Kerr background I. Late time tails of spin fields
The time evolution of linear fields of spin and on
Kerr black hole spacetimes are investigated by solving the homogeneous
Teukolsky equation numerically. The applied numerical setup is based on a
combination of conformal compactification and the hyperbolic initial value
problem. The evolved basic variables are expanded in terms of spin-weighted
spherical harmonics which allows us to evaluate all the angular derivatives
analytically, whereas the evolution of the expansion coefficients, in the
time-radial section, is determined by applying the method of lines implemented
in a fourth order accurate finite differencing stencil. Concerning the
initialization, in all of our investigations single mode excitations---either
static or purely dynamical type initial data---are applied. Within this setup
the late time tail behavior is investigated. Due to the applied conformal
compactification the asymptotic decay rates are determined at three
characteristic locations---in the domain of outer communication, at the event
horizon and at future null infinity---simultaneously. Recently introduced new
type of `energy' and `angular momentum' balance relations are also applied in
order to demonstrate the feasibility and robustness of the developed numerical
schema, and also to verify the proper implementation of the underlying
mathematical model.Comment: 38 pages, 5 figures, typos correcte
Customer Loyalty Problems in Retail Banking
According to analyses of the most business consulting companies (KPMG, Capgemini, Deloitte, TowerGroup, etc.) customers are discontented with the retail banking experience. To achieve higher business growth, banks must increase customer loyalty by delivering a distinctive experience that combines the right mix of convenience, value and service and forges an emotional bond with consumers. Winners will be those that transform themselves into customer-centric enterprises by having a clear vision of what they want to achieve, fully aligning business processes and IT infrastructure to achieve those goals and engaging their employees in the process. The first step to do it is the identification of customer satisfaction. This paper intends to reveal its essential elements.customer loyalty, customer attitudes, retail banking
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