Invisible Z decay width bounds on active-sterile neutrino mixing in the (3+1) and (3+2) models

In this work we consider the standard model extended with singlet sterile neutrinos with mass in the eV range and mixed with the active neutrinos. The active-sterile neutrino mixing renders new contributions to the invisible Z decay width which, in the case of light sterile neutrinos, depends on the active-sterile mixing matrix elements only. We then use the current experimental value of the invisible Z decay width to obtain bounds on these mixing matrix elements for both (3+1) and (3+2) models.Comment: 10 pages, 5 figure

Explaining ATLAS and CMS Results Within the Reduced Minimal 3-3-1 model

Recently the ATLAS and CMS collaborations announced the discovery of a higgs particle with a mass of $\sim 125$ GeV. The results are mildly consistent with the Standard Model Higgs boson. However, the combined data from these collaborations seem to point to an excess in the $h \rightarrow \gamma \gamma$ channel. In this work we analyze under which conditions this excess may be plausibly explained within the reduced minimal 3-3-1 model, while being consistent with bb, WW, ZZ and $\tau^+\tau^-$ channels. Moreover, we derive the properties of the heavy neutral and the doubly charged scalars predicted by the model. We then conclude that at a scale of a few TeV, this model provides a good fit to the ATLAS and CMS signal strength measurements, and therefore stands as an appealing alternative to the standard model.Comment: 23 pages, 9 figures. References adde

Combining type I and type II seesaw mechanisms in the minimal 3-3-1 model

The minimal 3-3-1 model is perturbative until energies around 4-5TeV, posing a challenge to generate neutrino masses at eV scale, mainly if one aims to take advantage of the seesaw mechanism. As a means to circumvent this problem we propose a modification of the model such that it accommodates the type I and type II seesaw mechanisms altogether. We show that the conjunction of both mechanisms yield a neutrino mass expression suppressed by a high power of the cutoff scale, $M^5$, in its denominator. With such a suppression term we naturally obtain neutrino masses at eV scale when $M$ is around few TeV. We also investigate the size of lepton flavor violation through the process $\mu \rightarrow e\gamma$.Comment: about 15 pages, no figure

Comparing Soil Compaction under Different Grazing Systems with a Virgin Forest Soil to Determine Optimal Stocking Rates

The understanding of how soil physical properties respond to differing grazing practices may help explain the main causes of pasture degradation. Soil compaction has been shown to be a main degradation form of soil and the knowledge of techniques to quantify and rectify this are necessary to maintain optimal yields. This research aims to measure the rupture lines of red yellow latossol under differing pasture grazing practices compared to cropping and a natural forest. With this information it is aimed to calculate the correction factor for stocking rates and traffic of tillage tools. The differing soil management practices examined was, pasture grazed by sheep, and dairy cattle, a maize crop in no tillage cover-crop system and a natural forest. To quantify the soil physical changes, the direct shear test was used, which calculated the resultant force of a load. The resultant forces of the natural forest were compared against pasture systems and crop system, and a correction factor for stocking rates was calculated. The samples of Red yellow Latossol were equilibrated in the matrix potential (ψ): -6 kPa. In the shear test, the normal stress used was the 450kPa. The correction factor (CF) indicates whether the soil has structural degradation compared to natural forest. Values less than 1 indicated soil degradation. The pastures grazed by sheep and dairy cattle had values observed to be less than 1, excessive loads at high soil moisture may be attributed to this soil structural deformation. For these systems, grazing management and stocking rates should be corrected. The correction factor gives an indication of the magnitude of management change that is required (i.e. the stocking rate decreased). The crop area was found to have no soil strength issues, using the stress test

Radiação fotossinteticamente ativa durante o período chuvoso em vegetação de Caatinga em regeneração na Chapada do Araripe, PE.

A radiação fotossinteticamente ativa (PAR) é importante para diferentes áreas relacionadas à fisiologia vegetal e ciências agrárias, pois está diretamente associada à produção de biomassa e a taxa de crescimento das plantas, sendo também um importante parâmetro para estudos ecológicos. Assim, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo analisar os componentes da radiação fotossinteticamente ativa (PAR) em uma área de caatinga em regeneração na Chapada do Araripe, PE. Foram utilizados dados micrometeorológicos do período de janeiro a abril de 2013 (estação chuvosa), coletados por sensores eletrônicos instalados em uma torre localizada em uma área de caatinga em regeneração em Araripina, PE. Com base nos dados medidos de radiação PAR incidente, refletida e transmitida, obteve-se a fração da radiação fotossinteticamente ativa absorvida (fPARa) e interceptada (fPARin), assim como suas relações com a radiação solar global (Rg). Observou-se que a precipitação do período foi de 473,45 mm, correspondendo a 79,62% do total anual. A radiação fotossinteticamente ativa (PARt) e a radiação global (Rg) apresentaram correlação linear, com coeficiente de determinação (r2) igual a 0,99. O valor médio de fPARa foi igual a 55%, com menor verificado em janeiro (32%) e maior no mês de abril (76%). Esses valores estão associados ao desenvolvimento vegetativo em decorrência das chuvas e podem ser utilizados para estimativa do fator de cobertura vegetal da área de estudo. Constatou-se que existe alta correlação entre a Rg e a PAR na área de caatinga em regeneração, estimando também o comportamento da fRFAi e fRAFa

Pecuária de precisão: pesquisas em saúde e comportamento alimentar.

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Balanço de radiação durante o período chuvoso em uma área de Caatinga em regeneração na Chapada do Araripe - PE.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar os componentes do balanço de radiação em uma área de caatinga degradada, durante o período chuvoso, na Chapada do Araripe, Pernambuco

Fermion family number and the Z-Z′^{\prime} mixing in the 3-3-1 model with right-handed neutrinos

Theoretical consistency of the 3-3-1 model with right-handed neutrinos demands that the number of family of fermions be exactly equal to three. In this brief report we show that such theoretical requirement results in a clean and severe bound on the Z-Z$^{\prime}$ mixing angle: -3,979\times 10^{-3}<\phi<1,309\times 10^{-4} {with 90% CL}.Comment: Minor modification in the conclusions, some refs added, to appear at MPL