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On the classical r-matrix structure of the rational BC(n) Ruijsenaars-Schneider-van Diejen system
In this paper, we construct a quadratic r-matrix structure for the classical
rational BC(n) Ruijsenaars-Schneider-van Diejen system with the maximal number
of three independent coupling parameters. As a byproduct, we provide a Lax
representation of the dynamics as well.Comment: 36 page
Scattering theory of the hyperbolic BC(n) Sutherland and the rational BC(n) Ruijsenaars--Schneider--van Diejen models
In this paper, we investigate the scattering properties of the hyperbolic
BC(n) Sutherland and the rational BC(n) Ruijsenaars-Schneider-van Diejen
many-particle systems with three independent coupling constants. Utilizing the
recently established action-angle duality between these classical integrable
models, we construct their wave and scattering maps. In particular, we prove
that for both particle systems the scattering map has a factorized form.Comment: 16 page
Proteins in solution: Fractal surfaces in solutions
The concept of the surface of a protein in solution, as well of the interface
between protein and 'bulk solution', is introduced. The experimental technique
of small angle X-ray and neutron scattering is introduced and described
briefly. Molecular dynamics simulation, as an appropriate computational tool
for studying the hydration shell of proteins, is also discussed. The concept of
protein surfaces with fractal dimensions is elaborated. We finish by exposing
an experimental (using small angle X-ray scattering) and a computer simulation
case study, which are meant as demonstrations of the possibilities we have at
hand for investigating the delicate interfaces that connect (and divide)
protein molecules and the neighboring electrolyte solution.Comment: 8 pages, 5 figure
An independent, general method for checking consistency between diffraction data and partial radial distribution functions derived from them: the example of liquid water
There are various routes for deriving partial radial distribution functions
of disordered systems from experimental diffraction (and/or EXAFS) data. Due to
limitations and errors of experimental data, as well as to imperfections of the
evaluation procedures, it is of primary importance to confirm that the end
result (partial radial distribution functions) and the primary information
(diffraction data) are consistent with each other. We introduce a simple
approach, based on Reverse Monte Carlo modelling, that is capable of assessing
this dilemma. As a demonstration, we use the most frequently cited set of
"experimental" partial radial distribution functions on liquid water and
investigate whether the 3 partials (O-O, O-H and H-H) are consistent with the
total structure factor of pure liquid D_2O from neutron diffraction and that of
H_2O from X-ray diffraction. We find that while neutron diffraction on heavy
water is in full agreement with all the 3 partials, the addition of X-ray
diffraction data clearly shows problems with the O-O partial radial
distribution function. We suggest that the approach introduced here may also be
used to establish whether partial radial distribution functions obtained from
statistical theories of the liquid state are consistent with the measured
structure factors.Comment: 6 pages, 3 figure
Isotope and density profile effects on pedestal neoclassical transport
Cross-field neoclassical transport of heat, particles and momentum is studied
in sharp density pedestals, with a focus on isotope and profile effects, using
a radially global approach. Global effects -- which tend to reduce the peak ion
heat flux, and shift it outward -- increase with isotope mass for fixed
profiles. The heat flux reduction exhibits a saturation with a favorable
isotopic trend. A significant part of the heat flux can be convective even in
pure plasmas, unlike in the plasma core, and it is sensitive to how momentum
sources are distributed between the various species. In particular, if only ion
momentum sources are allowed, in global simulations of pure plasmas the ion
particle flux remains close to its local value, while this may not be the case
for simulations with isotope mixtures or electron momentum sources. The radial
angular momentum transport that is a finite orbit width effect, is found to be
strongly correlated with heat sources.Comment: 17 pages, 15 figure
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