Harmonic analysis on spherical homogeneous spaces with solvable stabilizer

For all spherical homogeneous spaces G/H, where G is a simply connected semisimple algebraic group and H a connected solvable subgroup of G, we compute the spectra of the representations of G on spaces of regular sections of homogeneous line bundles over G/H.Comment: v2: 14 pages, minor correction

Going global or going nowhere? Chinese media in a time of flux

This article focuses on how Chinese media industries have sought to expand into new territories, identifying several mechanisms by which Chinese cultural and media products are traded and consumed: namely finished content, co-productions, formats and online platforms. The article also considers the value of overseas location shooting for domestic programmes and acquisition of international media assets. The key idea that is discussed in regards to China's outward-bound trade mission is know-how. In respect to media production, producers tend to opt for risk avoidance rather than creative exploration. Consequently, Chinese producers, investors and practitioners are deficient in knowledge of international markets and audience perceptions because the government has chosen to intervene, select and guide Chinese products. The article suggests this is gradually changing

Efficacy Results of a Trial of a Herpes Simplex Vaccine

Two previous studies of a herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) subunit vaccine containing glycoprotein D in HSV-discordant couples revealed 73% and 74% efficacy against genital disease in women who were negative for both HSV type 1 (HSV-1) and HSV-2 antibodies. Efficacy was not observed in men or HSV-1 seropositive women

Low Power LC Shutter with High Contrast Ratio and Fast Response Time

The optical response delay observed in self-compensated configurations of LC-structures such as OMI is used for increase of contrast and improvement of time characteristics. The display design, including the driving circuitry is described. It is shown, that contrast is improved to 30 %, relaxation time almost twice, and reaction time more than 250 times. Other variants of high-contrast LC-shutters are provided for comparison. 1