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The cosmological constant and dark energy in braneworlds
We review recent attempts to address the cosmological constant problem and
the late-time acceleration of the Universe based on braneworld models. In
braneworld models, the way in which the vacuum energy gravitates in the 4D
spacetime is radically different from conventional 4D physics. It is possible
that the vacuum energy on a brane does not curve the 4D spacetime and only
affects the geometry of the extra-dimensions, offering a solution to the
cosmological constant problem. We review the idea of supersymmetric large extra
dimensions that could achieve this and also provide a natural candidate for a
quintessence field. We also review the attempts to explain the late-time
accelerated expansion of the universe from the large-distance modification of
gravity based on the braneworld. We use the Dvali-Gabadadze-Porrati model to
demonstrate how one can distinguish this model from dark energy models in 4D
general relativity. Theoretical difficulties in this approach are also
addressed.Comment: Invited Review for a special Gen. Rel. Grav. issue on Dark Energy, 22
pages, 13 figures, references adde
Probing Lorentz and CPT violation with space-based experiments
Space-based experiments offer sensitivity to numerous unmeasured effects
involving Lorentz and CPT violation. We provide a classification of clock
sensitivities and present explicit expressions for time variations arising in
such experiments from nonzero coefficients in the Lorentz- and CPT-violating
Standard-Model Extension.Comment: 15 page
Assessing Emerging ICT-enabled Governance Models in European Cities: Results from a Mapping Survey
The paper presents the preliminary results of an exploratory survey
conducted by the Information Society Unit of the Institute for Prospective
Technological Studies (IPTS) of the European Commission. The main goal of
the research is to deepen the understanding of the interplay between ICTs and
governance processes at city level in the EU by looking at what new ICTenabled
governance models are emerging in European cities and what are their
key socio-economic implications. In this preliminary phase efforts have been
directed towards addressing the following research question: what key city
governance policy areas ICTs impact most and what governance changes are
driven by ICTs? This questions have been investigated through a questionnaire
based online survey. The evidence collected provided a comprehensive
mapping of the use of ICTs in European cities as well as the views of policy
makers, city government officials, practitioners and researchers, on the way
ICTs are influencing governance processes. The evidence collected shows that
new ICT-enabled governance models are emerging, and it allowed to identify
the main dimensions of change, drivers, barriers, enablers and characteristics, as
well as opportunities, risks and challenges associated with them.JRC.DDG.J.4-Information Societ
Temperature and junction-type dependency of Andreev reflection in MgB2
We studied the voltage and temperature dependency of the dynamic conductance
of normal metal-MgB2 junctions obtained either with the point-contact technique
(with Au and Pt tips) or by making Ag-paint spots on the surface of
high-quality single-crystal-like MgB2 samples. The fit of the conductance
curves with the generalized BTK model gives evidence of pure s-wave gap
symmetry. The temperature dependency of the gap, measured in Ag-paint junctions
(dirty limit), follows the standard BCS curve with 2Delta/kTc = 3.3. In
out-of-plane, high-pressure point contacts we obtained almost ideal Andreev
reflection characteristics showing a single small s-wave gap Delta = 2.6 +/-
0.2 (clean limit). These results support the two-gap model of
superconductivity, the presence of a modified layer at the surface of the
crystals and an important and non-conventional role of the impurities in MgB2.Comment: 5 pages, 4 eps figures, SNS 2001 conferenc
Thermodynamics with long-range interactions: from Ising models to black-holes
New methods are presented which enables one to analyze the thermodynamics of
systems with long-range interactions. Generically, such systems have entropies
which are non-extensive, (do not scale with the size of the system). We show
how to calculate the degree of non-extensivity for such a system. We find that
a system interacting with a heat reservoir is in a probability distribution of
canonical ensembles. The system still possesses a parameter akin to a global
temperature, which is constant throughout the substance. There is also a useful
quantity which acts like a {\it local temperatures} and it varies throughout
the substance. These quantities are closely related to counterparts found in
general relativity. A lattice model with long-range spin-spin coupling is
studied. This is compared with systems such as those encountered in general
relativity, and gravitating systems with Newtonian-type interactions. A
long-range lattice model is presented which can be seen as a black-hole analog.
One finds that the analog's temperature and entropy have many properties which
are found in black-holes. Finally, the entropy scaling behavior of a
gravitating perfect fluid of constant density is calculated. For weak
interactions, the entropy scales like the volume of the system. As the
interactions become stronger, the entropy becomes higher near the surface of
the system, and becomes more area-scaling.Comment: Corrects some typos found in published version. Title changed 22
pages, 2 figure
High-resolution velocity measurements on fully identified light nuclides produced in 56Fe + hydrogen and 56Fe + titanium systems
New experimental results on the kinematics and the residue production are
obtained for the interactions of 56Fe projectiles with protons and (nat)Ti
target nuclei, respectively, at theincident energy of 1 A GeV. The
titanium-induced reaction serves as a reference case for multifragmentation.
Already in the proton-induced reaction, the characteristics of the isotopic
cross sections and the shapes of the velocity spectra of light residues
indicate that high thermal energy is deposited in the system during the
collision. In the 56Fe+p system the high excitation seems to favour the onset
of fast break-up decays dominated by very asymmetric partitions of the
disassembling system. This configuration leads to the simultaneous formation of
one or more light fragments together with one heavy residue.Comment: 24 pages, 21 figures, 1 table, this work forms part of the PhD thesis
of P.Napolitani, background information on http://www-w2k.gsi.de/kschmidt
Simulation of Beam-Beam Effects and Tevatron Experience
Effects of electromagnetic interactions of colliding bunches in the Tevatron
had a variety of manifestations in beam dynamics presenting vast opportunities
for development of simulation models and tools. In this paper the computer code
for simulation of weak-strong beam-beam effects in hadron colliders is
described. We report the collider operational experience relevant to beam-beam
interactions, explain major effects limiting the collider performance and
compare results of observations and measurements with simulations.Comment: 23 pages, 17 figure
Supersymmetric NambuJona-Lasinio Model on four-dimensional Non(anti)commutative Superspace
We construct the Lagrangian of the four-dimensional generalized
supersymmetric NambuJona-Lasinio (SNJL) model, which has
supersymmetry (SUSY) on non(anti)commutative superspace. A special attention is
paid to the examination on the nonperturbative quantum dynamics: The phenomenon
of dynamical-symmetry-breaking/mass-generation on the deformed superspace is
investigated. The model Lagrangian and the method of SUSY auxiliary fields of
composites are examined in terms of component fields. We derive the effective
action, examine it, and solve the gap equation for self-consistent mass
parameters.Comment: 16 pages, TeX mistakes corrected, accepted for publication in JHEP,
25 Jan. 200
Phase Coherence and Control of Stored Photonic Information
We report the demonstration of phase coherence and control for the recently
developed "light storage" technique. Specifically, we use a pulsed magnetic
field to vary the phase of atomic spin excitations which result from the
deceleration and storing of a light pulse in warm Rb vapor. We then convert the
spin excitations back into light and detect the resultant phase shift in an
optical interferometric measurement. The coherent storage of photon states in
matter is essential for the practical realization of many basic concepts in
quantum information processing.Comment: 5 pages, 3 figures. Submitted to Phys. Rev. Let
The Fourth Standard Model Family and the Competition in Standart Model Higgs Boson Search at Tevatron and LHC
The impact of the fourth Standard Model family on Higgs boson search at
Tevatron and LHC is reviewed.Comment: 7 pages, 13 figure
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