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Crossed module actions on continuous trace -algebras
We lift an action of a torus on the spectrum of a continuous
trace algebra to an action of a certain crossed module of Lie groups that is an
extension of . We compute equivariant Brauer and Picard groups
for this crossed module and describe the obstruction to the existence of an
action of in our framework.Comment: 27 pages, added background material about T-Duality, added
references, extended section about non-associative C*-algebra
Emergent inert adjoint scalar field in SU(2) Yang-Mills thermodynamics due to coarse-grained topological fluctuation
We compute the phase and the modulus of an energy- and pressure-free, composite, adjoint, and
inert field φ in an SU(2) Yang-Mills theory at large temperatures. This field is physically relevant in describing part of the ground-state structure and the quasiparticle masses of excitations. The field φ possesses nontrivial S1-winding on the group manifold S3. Even at asymptotically high temperatures, where the theory reaches its Stefan-Boltzmann limit, the field φ, though strongly power suppressed, is conceptually relevant: its presence resolves the infrared problem of thermal perturbation theory
CORSIKA 8 - Towards a modern framework for the simulation of extensive air showers
Current and future challenges in astroparticle physics require novel
simulation tools to achieve higher precision and more flexibility. For three
decades the FORTRAN version of CORSIKA served the community in an excellent
way. However, the effort to maintain and further develop this complex package
is getting increasingly difficult. To overcome existing limitations, and
designed as a very open platform for all particle cascade simulations in
astroparticle physics, we are developing CORSIKA 8 based on modern C++ and
Python concepts. Here, we give a brief status report of the project.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figures; Proceedings of Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays 201
Review of recent forward physics results from the CMS experiment
There is a rich program of forward physics measurements within the CMS
Collaboration covering a wide range of topics. In many cases there is a
connection to quantities and effects relevant for very high energy cosmic ray
interaction. Some of the recent measurements in the fields of exclusive final
states, low-pT inclusive and diffractive cross sections, underlying event,
multi parton interactions, double parton scattering, final state particle
correlations and minimum bias results are briefly summarized here.Comment: ISVHECRI 2018 Nagoy
Still time to Reclaim The European Union Emissions Trading System for the European Tax Payer
The criteria proposed by the EU Commission to identify industries that will receive free emission permits in the third phase of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) are not restrictive enough. Evidence from interviews with almost 800 managers in Europe shows that most of the sectors entitled to free emission permits are not facing an increased risk of closure or relocation outside of the EU as a consequence of permit auctioning. Free permit allocation is therefore just a transfer of tax payers' money to industry without any additional social benefit. We propose a simple modification of the Commission's criteria for free permit allocation which could save European tax payers at least €7 billion annually.Environment
The 64 Mpixel wide field imager for the Wendelstein 2m Telescope: Design and Calibration
The Wendelstein Observatory of Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich has
recently been upgraded with a modern 2m robotic telescope. One Nasmyth port of
the telescope has been equipped with a wide-field corrector which preserves the
excellent image quality (< 0.8" median seeing) of the site (Hopp et al. 2008)
over a field of view of 0.7 degrees diameter. The available field is imaged by
an optical imager (WWFI, the Wendelstein Wide Field Imager) built around a
customized 2 2 mosaic of 4k 4k 15 \mu m e2v CCDs from
Spectral Instruments. This paper provides an overview of the design and the
WWFI's performance. We summarize the system mechanics (including a structural
analysis), the electronics (and its electromagnetic interference (EMI)
protection) and the control software. We discuss in detail detector system
parameters, i.e. gain and readout noise, quantum efficiency as well as charge
transfer efficiency (CTE) and persistent charges. First on sky tests yield
overall good predictability of system throughput based on lab measurements.Comment: 38 pages 19 Figures To be published in Springer Experimental
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Europe's emissions trading scheme: taxpayers versus sthe industry lobby
The European Commission plans to tighten the greenhouse gas emissions targets in the Emissions Trading System. Ralf Martin and colleagues examine the likely impact on affected businesses, and conclude that industry is exploiting concerns about competitiveness to obtain free emission permits according to criteria that are too lax.industry, R&D, carbon policy, carbon trading
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