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Non-Chern-Simons Topological Mass Generation in (2+1) Dimensions
By dimensional reduction of a massive BF theory, a new topological field
theory is constructed in (2+1) dimensions. Two different topological terms, one
involving a scalar and a Kalb-Ramond fields and another one equivalent to the
four-dimensional BF term, are present. We constructed two actions with these
topological terms and show that a topological mass generation mechanism can be
implemented. Using the non-Chern-Simons topological term, an action is proposed
leading to a classical duality relation between Klein-Gordon and Maxwell
actions. We also have shown that an action in (2+1) dimensions with the
Kalb-Ramond field is related by Buscher's duality transformation to a massive
gauge-invariant Stuckelberg-type theory.Comment: 8 pages, no figures, RevTE
Aquecimento global e pecuária: o que todo pecuarista deve saber sobre ele.
bitstream/item/77619/1/-Aquecimento-global-e-pecuaria-o-que-todo-pecuarista-deve-saber-sobre-ele-BeefPoint.pd
Valor nutricional da carne bovina e suas implicações para a saúde humana.
A carne bovina tem seu consumo restrito por recomendação de médicos e nutricionistas em função do seu teor de gordura saturada. Todavia, essa recomendação deveria ser revista em função de falhas na hipótese lipídica e a descoberta de características específicas de ácidos graxos presentes na carne. O consumo restrito de carne, em função da tentativa de reduzir o consumo de gordura saturada, pode estar fazendo com que quantidades subótimas de nutrientes, os quais a carne seja importante fonte (exemplos: ácidos graxos poliinsaturados de cadeia longa, vitamina B12, zinco, ferro e outros) estejam sendo consumidas. Além disso, os alimentos utilizados em sua substituição, ricos em carboidratos simples e gordura vegetal hidrogenada, podem ser responsáveis pelo aumento da ocorrência de várias doenças crônicas associadas com o consumo de excesso de gordura. Procurou-se mostrar, fundamentado em dados científicos recentes, que a carne bovina deve fazer parte de uma dieta diversificada e bem balanceada para o aumento da qualidade de vida da população.bitstream/CNPGC-2009-09/12406/1/DOC171.pd
Boi orgânico, boi verde e convencional podem ir mais longe, caminhando na mesma direção.
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Mass generation for non-Abelian antisymmetric tensor fields in a three-dimensional space-time
Starting from a recently proposed Abelian topological model in (2+1)
dimensions, which involve the Kalb-Ramond two form field, we study a
non-Abelian generalization of the model. An obstruction for generalization is
detected. However we show that the goal is achieved if we introduce a vectorial
auxiliary field. Consequently, a model is proposed, exhibiting a non-Abelian
topological mass generation mechanism in D=3, that provides mass for the
Kalb-Ramond field. The covariant quantization of this model requires ghosts for
ghosts. Therefore in order to quantize the theory we construct a complete set
of BRST and anti-BRST equations using the horizontality condition.Comment: 8 pages. To appear in Physical Review
Wavelets: a powerful tool for studying rotation, activity, and pulsation in Kepler and CoRoT stellar light curves
Aims. The wavelet transform has been used as a powerful tool for treating
several problems in astrophysics. In this work, we show that the time-frequency
analysis of stellar light curves using the wavelet transform is a practical
tool for identifying rotation, magnetic activity, and pulsation signatures. We
present the wavelet spectral composition and multiscale variations of the time
series for four classes of stars: targets dominated by magnetic activity, stars
with transiting planets, those with binary transits, and pulsating stars.
Methods. We applied the Morlet wavelet (6th order), which offers high time and
frequency resolution. By applying the wavelet transform to the signal, we
obtain the wavelet local and global power spectra. The first is interpreted as
energy distribution of the signal in time-frequency space, and the second is
obtained by time integration of the local map. Results. Since the wavelet
transform is a useful mathematical tool for nonstationary signals, this
technique applied to Kepler and CoRoT light curves allows us to clearly
identify particular signatures for different phenomena. In particular, patterns
were identified for the temporal evolution of the rotation period and other
periodicity due to active regions affecting these light curves. In addition, a
beat-pattern signature in the local wavelet map of pulsating stars over the
entire time span was also detected.Comment: Accepted for publication on A&
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