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Theoretical calculation of the electromagnetic response of a radially layered model moon Technical report
Theoretical calculation of electromagnetic response of radially layered moon mode
Estimates of Radiation by Superluminal Neutrinos
We show that the more energetic superluminal neutrinos with quadratically
dispersed superluminalities \delta=\beta^2-1, for \beta=v/c where v is the
neutrino velocity, also lose significant energy to radiation to the \nu+e^-+e^+
final state in travelling from CERN to Gran Sasso as has been shown to occur
for those with constant superluminality by Cohen and Glashow if indeed \delta
\simeq 5\times 10^{-5}. In addition, we clarify the dependence of such
radiative processes on the size of the superluminality.Comment: 6 pages, no figures; text re-arranged for journal purposes; improved
references; published version(title changed by Editors
Radiative corrections in processes at the SSC
We discuss radiative corrections for interactions in the SSC environment.
Based on the theory of Yennie, Frautschi and Suura, we develop appropriate
Monte Carlo event generators to compute the background electromagnetic
radiation. Our results indicate that multiple-photon effects must be taken into
account in the study of SSC physics such as Higgs decay.Comment: UTHEP-92-0901, 15 pages (incl. 3 figures), LaTeX (Talk presented at
the XXXII Cracow School of Theoretical Physics, Zakopane, June 1992
Massive Elementary Particles and Black Holes
An outstanding problem posed by Einstein's general theory of relativity to
the quantum theory of point particle fields is the fate of a massive point
particle; for, in the classical solutions of Einstein's theory, such a system
should be a black hole. We use exact results in a new approach to quantum
gravity to show that this conclusion is obviated by quantum loop effects.
Phenomenological implications are discussedComment: 11 pages; 1 figure; improved text relating to asymptotic safet
Quantum Corrections to Newton's Law
We present a new approach to quantum gravity starting from Feynman's
formulation for the simplest example, that of a scalar field as the
representative matter. We show that we extend his treatment to a calculable
framework using resummation techniques already well-tested in other problems.
Phenomenological consequences for Newton's law are described.Comment: 7 pages, 1 figure; improved fig., refs;improved discussion;more
discussion; proo
Melt-growth dynamics in CdTe crystals
We use a new, quantum-mechanics-based bond-order potential (BOP) to reveal
melt-growth dynamics and fine-scale defect formation mechanisms in CdTe
crystals. Previous molecular dynamics simulations of semiconductors have shown
qualitatively incorrect behavior due to the lack of an interatomic potential
capable of predicting both crystalline growth and property trends of many
transitional structures encountered during the melt crystal
transformation. Here we demonstrate successful molecular dynamics simulations
of melt-growth in CdTe using a BOP that significantly improves over other
potentials on property trends of different phases. Our simulations result in a
detailed understanding of defect formation during the melt-growth process.
Equally important, we show that the new BOP enables defect formation mechanisms
to be studied at a scale level comparable to empirical molecular dynamics
simulation methods with a fidelity level approaching quantum-mechanical method
Observations of the 51.8 micron (O III) emission line in Orion
The 51.8 micron fine structure transition P2:3P2 3P1 for doubly ionized oxygen was observed in the Orion nebula. The observed line strength is of 5 plus or minus 3 times 10 to the minus 15th power watt/sq cm is in good agreement with theoretical predictions. Observations are consistent with the newly predicted 51.8 micron line position. The line lies close to an atmospheric water vapor feature at 51.7 micron, but is sufficiently distant so that corrections for this feature are straightforward. Observations of the 51.8 (O III) line are particularly important since the previously discovered 88 micron line from the same ion also is strong. This pair of lines should, therefore, yield new data about densities in observed H II regions; or else, if density data already are available from radio or other observations, the lines can be used to determine the differential dust absorption between 52 and 88 micron in front of heavily obscured regions
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