Countable dense homogeneity in powers of zero-dimensional definable spaces

We show that, for a coanalytic subspace $X$ of $2^\omega$, the countable dense homogeneity of $X^\omega$ is equivalent to $X$ being Polish. This strengthens a result of Hru\v{s}\'ak and Zamora Avil\'es. Then, inspired by results of Hern\'andez-Guti\'errez, Hru\v{s}\'ak and van Mill, using a technique of Medvedev, we construct a non-Polish subspace $X$ of $2^\omega$ such that $X^\omega$ is countable dense homogeneous. This gives the first $\mathsf{ZFC}$ answer to a question of Hru\v{s}\'ak and Zamora Avil\'es. Furthermore, since our example is consistently analytic, the equivalence result mentioned above is sharp. Our results also answer a question of Medini and Milovich. Finally, we show that if every countable subset of a zero-dimensional separable metrizable space $X$ is included in a Polish subspace of $X$ then $X^\omega$ is countable dense homogeneous.Comment: 14 page

A non-CLP-compact product space whose finite subproducts are CLP-compact

We construct a family of Hausdorff spaces such that every finite product of spaces in the family (possibly with repetitions) is CLP-compact, while the product of all spaces in the family is non-CLP-compact. Our example will yield a single Hausdorff space $X$ such that every finite power of $X$ is CLP-compact, while no infinite power of $X$ is CLP-compact. This answers a question of Stepr\={a}ns and \v{S}ostak.Comment: 8 page

Products and countable dense homogeneity

Building on work of Baldwin and Beaudoin, assuming Martin's Axiom, we construct a zero-dimensional separable metrizable space $X$ such that $X$ is countable dense homogeneous while $X^2$ is not. It follows from results of Hru\v{s}\'ak and Zamora Avil\'es that such a space $X$ cannot be Borel. Furthermore, $X$ can be made homogeneous and completely Baire as well.Comment: 7 page

Products and h-homogeneity

Building on work of Terada, we prove that h-homogeneity is productive in the class of zero-dimensional spaces. Then, by generalizing a result of Motorov, we show that for every non-empty zero-dimensional space $X$ there exists a non-empty zero-dimensional space $Y$ such that $X\times Y$ is h-homogeneous. Also, we simultaneously generalize results of Motorov and Terada by showing that if $X$ is a space such that the isolated points are dense then $X^\kappa$ is h-homogeneous for every infinite cardinal $\kappa$. Finally, we show that a question of Terada (whether $X^\omega$ is h-homogeneous for every zero-dimensional first-countable $X$) is equivalent to a question of Motorov (whether such an infinite power is always divisible by 2) and give some partial answers.Comment: 10 page

Productively Lindel\"of spaces of countable tightness

Michael asked whether every productively Lindel\"of space is powerfully Lindel\"of. Building of work of Alster and De la Vega, assuming the Continuum Hypothesis, we show that every productively Lindel\"of space of countable tightness is powerfully Lindel\"of. This strengthens a result of Tall and Tsaban. The same methods also yield new proofs of results of Arkhangel'skii and Buzyakova. Furthermore, assuming the Continuum Hypothesis, we show that a productively Lindel\"of space $X$ is powerfully Lindel\"of if every open cover of $X^\omega$ admits a point-continuum refinement consisting of basic open sets. This strengthens a result of Burton and Tall. Finally, we show that separation axioms are not relevant to Michael's question: if there exists a counterexample (possibly not even $\mathsf{T}_0$), then there exists a regular (actually, zero-dimensional) counterexample.Comment: 7 page

Atomic Scale Fractal Dimensionality in Proteins

The soft condensed matter of biological organisms exhibits atomic motions whose properties depend strongly on temperature and hydration conditions. Due to the superposition of rapidly fluctuating alternative motions at both very low temperatures (quantum effects) and very high temperatures (classical Brownian motion regime), the dimension of an atomic ``path'' is in reality different from unity. In the intermediate temperature regime and under environmental conditions which sustain active biological functions, the fractal dimension of the sets upon which atoms reside is an open question. Measured values of the fractal dimension of the sets on which the Hydrogen atoms reside within the Azurin protein macromolecule are reported. The distribution of proton positions was measured employing thermal neutron elastic scattering from Azurin protein targets. As the temperature was raised from low to intermediate values, a previously known and biologically relevant dynamical transition was verified for the Azurin protein only under hydrated conditions. The measured fractal dimension of the geometrical sets on which protons reside in the biologically relevant temperature regime is given by $D=0.65 \pm 0.1$. The relationship between fractal dimensionality and biological function is qualitatively discussed.Comment: ReVTeX4 format with 5 *.eps figure