Gaussian superconducting fluctuations, thermal transport, and the Nernst effect

We calculate the contribution of superconducting fluctuations to thermal transport in the normal state, for low magnetic fields. We do so in the Gaussian approximation to their critical dynamics which is also the Aslamazov-Larkin approximation in the microscopics. Our results for the thermal conductivity tensor and the transverse thermoelectric response are new. The latter compare favorably with the data of Ong and collaborators on the Nernst effect in the cuprates.Comment: 4 pages, 1 figure; improved introduction, minor changes; published versio

SENNACHERIB’S CAMPAIGN IN JUDAH: THE CONQUEST OF LACHISH

The conquest of Lachish in 701 B.C.E. by the army of Sennacherib, king of Assyria, forms a significant event in the history of the Near East, the history of the kingdom of Judah, and the history of the biblical world. Five different sources, which complement one another, combine to present us with a clear and vivid picture of the events at Lachish: (1) the detailed descriptions in the Old Testament of the Assyrian campaign in Judah; (2) the annals and other inscriptions of Sennacherib; (3) the city level attacked by the Assyrians which was studied in the excavations; (4) the remains of the battle uncovered in the excavations; and (5) the series of reliefs describing the siege of Lachish erected by Sennacherib in his royal palace at Nineveh. This is in fact a unique case in which a major battle of the biblical period can be studied and reconstructed to a significant degree. Much information was obtained in the intensive archaeological excavations which have taken place at Lachish since 1932. Groups of scholars and students from UNISA took part in the excavations of Tel Aviv University each season between 1976 and 1989. They were organised and led by Prof. Ian Eybers until his untimely death in 1981 (Fig. 1). Many of the South African participants were directly involved in uncovering significant remains associated with Sennacheib’s attack on Lachish

Impresiones de sellos lmlk una vez más: Segunda réplica a Oded Lipschits

Abstract: This article deals in the main with claims made by Lipschits et al. that the lmlk stamps were partly manufactured after Sennacherib’s campaign in 701 BCE. It forms specifically a rejoinder to Lipschits’ claims published recently. Finally, in the epilogue, are presented the data dealing with the suggestions of Lipschits, which have already been published by Stern, Grena and Van der Veen.Resumen: Este artículo trata principalmente sobre las afirmaciones hechas por Lipschits et al. de que las impresiones lmlk fueron manufacturadas en parte después de la campaña de Senaquerib en 701 a.C. (Lipschits et al. 2010; 2011). Constituye específicamente una réplica a las afirmaciones de Lipschits publicadas recientemente (Lipschits 2012). Finalmente, en el epílogo se presenta la información con respecto a las sugerencias de Lipschits, que ya habían sido publicadas por Stern, Grena y Van der Veen

Lmlk seal impressions once again : a second rejoinder to Oded Lipschits

Abstract: This article deals in the main with claims made by Lipschits et al. that the lmlk stamps were partly manufactured after Sennacherib’s campaign in 701 BCE. It forms specifically a rejoinder to Lipschits’ claims published recently. Finally, in the epilogue, are presented the data dealing with the suggestions of Lipschits, which have already been published by Stern, Grena and Van der Veen.Resumen: Este artículo trata principalmente sobre las afirmaciones hechas por Lipschits et al. de que las impresiones lmlk fueron manufacturadas en parte después de la campaña de Senaquerib en 701 a.C. (Lipschits et al. 2010; 2011). Constituye específicamente una réplica a las afirmaciones de Lipschits publicadas recientemente (Lipschits 2012). Finalmente, en el epílogo se presenta la información con respecto a las sugerencias de Lipschits, que ya habían sido publicadas por Stern, Grena y Van der Veen