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Double parton scattering theory overview
The dynamics of double hard scattering in proton-proton collisions is quite
involved compared with the familiar case of single hard scattering. In this
contribution, we review our theoretical understanding of double hard scattering
and of its interplay with other reaction mechanisms.Comment: 25 pages, 7 figures. Prepared for: Multiple Parton Interactions at
the LHC, Eds. P. Bartalini and J. R. Gaunt, World Scientific, Singapor
Double parton scattering in the ultraviolet: addressing the double counting problem
In proton-proton collisions there is a smooth transition between the regime
of double parton scattering, initiated by two pairs of partons at a large
relative distance, and the regime where a single parton splits into a parton
pair in one or both protons. We present a scheme for computing both
contributions in a consistent and practicable way.Comment: 5 pages, 3 figures. To appear in the proeceedings of MPI@LHC 2015,
Trieste, Italy, 23-27 November 201
Distinguished orbits and the L-S category of simply connected compact Lie groups
We show that the Lusternik-Schnirelmann category of a simple, simply
connected, compact Lie group G is bounded above by the sum of the relative
categories of certain distinguished conjugacy classes in G corresponding to the
vertices of the fundamental alcove for the action of the affine Weyl group on
the Lie algebra of a maximal torus of G.Comment: 10 pages, 2 figure
The Auslander-Reiten Components in the Rhombic Picture
For an indecomposable module over a path algebra of a quiver of type
, the Gabriel-Roiter measure gives rise to four new
numerical invariants; we call them the multiplicity, and the initial, periodic
and final parts. We describe how these invariants for and for its dual
specify the position of in the Auslander-Reiten quiver of the algebra.Comment: 29 pages; 6 figures; references added to Section 1 as per the
referee's suggestions; to appear in Communications in Algebr
Double hard scattering without double counting
Double parton scattering in proton-proton collisions includes kinematic
regions in which two partons inside a proton originate from the perturbative
splitting of a single parton. This leads to a double counting problem between
single and double hard scattering. We present a solution to this problem, which
allows for the definition of double parton distributions as operator matrix
elements in a proton, and which can be used at higher orders in perturbation
theory. We show how the evaluation of double hard scattering in this framework
can provide a rough estimate for the size of the higher-order contributions to
single hard scattering that are affected by double counting. In a numeric
study, we identify situations in which these higher-order contributions must be
explicitly calculated and included if one wants to attain an accuracy at which
double hard scattering becomes relevant, and other situations where such
contributions may be neglected.Comment: 80 pages, 20 figures. v2: clarifications in section 4, extended
section 8, small changes elsewher
Optimized Unrestricted Kohn-Sham Potentials from Ab Initio Spin Densities
The reconstruction of the exchange-correlation potential from accurate ab
initio electron densities can provide insights into the limitations of the
currently available approximate functionals and provide guidance for devising
improved approximations for density-functional theory (DFT). For open-shell
systems, the spin density is introduced as an additional fundamental variable
in Spin-DFT. Here, we consider the reconstruction of the corresponding
unrestricted Kohn-Sham potentials from accurate ab initio spin densities. In
particular, we investigate whether it is possible to reconstruct the spin
exchange-correlation potential, which determines the spin density in
spin-unrestricted Kohn-Sham-DFT, despite the numerical difficulties inherent to
the optimization of potentials with finite orbital basis sets. We find that the
recently developed scheme for unambiguously singling out an optimal optimized
potential [J. Chem. Phys. 135, 244102 (2011)] can provide such spin potentials
accurately. This is demonstrated for two test cases, the lithium atom and the
dioxygen molecule, and target (spin) densities from Full-CI and CASSCF
calculations, respectively
Assessment of Policy Instruments Toward a Sustainable Traffic System -A backcasting approach for Stockhom 2030
Finding strategies for preventing the process of global warming is growing urgent. Our intention is to highlight the future requirements and expectations on transport related sustainability measures (e.g. mobility management services, road tolls, CO2-taxes and renewable fuel systems) assisting the reaching of a long-term sustainability target of greenhouse gas emissions at the year 2030. We will employ the transport demand model SAMPERS and the traffic assignment model EMME/2 in order to investigate the effect from specific changes to the traffic network of Stockholm 2030, e.g. the environmental and socioeconomic impact from reduced number of commute trips, reduced car ownership, and new price structures and restrictions on private vehicle travel. In connection to this, we also quantify negative side effects (so-called rebound effects) coupled to efficiencies in the traffic network. We use an appraisal framework, influenced by backcasting, in order to assess the impact from the specific policies in relation to the United Nation’s (IPCC) requirements for a sustainable level of CO2-emissions. The findings from this study point at the inevitable need for at least a 50% renewable fuel mix in the traffic system if reaching the target 2030. Single-handedly, travel demand measures are insufficient to accomplish the CO2-emission target for 2030. Nevertheless, reducing traffic volumes by just a few percent might contribute to savings in emission costs, accident costs and aggregate travel time costs in the traffic system. Such measures are needed in order to mitigate the transition from fossil- to renewable fuels.
Efficient tunable generic model for fluid bilayer membranes
We present a model for the efficient simulation of generic bilayer membranes.
Individual lipids are represented by one head- and two tail-beads. By means of
simple pair potentials these robustly self-assemble to a fluid bilayer state
over a wide range of parameters, without the need for an explicit solvent. The
model shows the expected elastic behavior on large length scales, and its
physical properties (eg fluidity or bending stiffness) can be widely tuned via
a single parameter. In particular, bending rigidities in the experimentally
relevant range are obtained, at least within . The model is
naturally suited to study many physical topics, including self-assembly,
fusion, bilayer melting, lipid mixtures, rafts, and protein-bilayer
interactions.Comment: 4 Pages 4 Figure
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