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Fermion Determinants
The current status of bounds on and limits of fermion determinants in two,
three and four dimensions in QED and QCD is reviewed. A new lower bound on the
two-dimensional QED determinant is derived. An outline of the demonstration of
the continuity of this determinant at zero mass when the background magnetic
field flux is zero is also given.Comment: 10 page
Numerical Evidence for the Observation of a Scalar Glueball
We compute from lattice QCD in the valence (quenched) approximation the
partial decay widths of the lightest scalar glueball to pairs of pseudoscalar
quark-antiquark states. These predictions and values obtained earlier for the
scalar glueball's mass are in good agreement with the observed properties of
and inconsistent with all other observed meson resonances.Comment: 12 pages of Latex, 3 PostsScript figures as separate uufil
Hadron Mass Predictions of the Valence Approximation to Lattice QCD
We evaluate the infinite volume, continuum limits of eight hadron mass ratios
predicted by lattice QCD with Wilson quarks in the valence (quenched)
approximation. Each predicted ratio differs from the corresponding observed
value by less than 6\%.Comment: 13 pages of Latex + 2 PostScript files attached, IBM/HET 92-
Scalar Quarkonium Masses and Mixing with the Lightest Scalar Glueball
We evaluate the continuum limit of the valence (quenched) approximation to
the mass of the lightest scalar quarkonium state, for a range of different
quark masses, and to the mixing energy between these states and the lightest
scalar glueball. Our results support the interpretation of as
composed mainly of the lightest scalar glueball.Comment: 14 pages of Latex, 5 PostScript figure
Victoria Lancers : Quadrilles
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Characterization of new hybrid pixel module concepts for the ATLAS Insertable B-Layer upgrade
The ATLAS Insertable B-Layer (IBL) collaboration plans to insert a fourth
pixel layer inside the present Pixel Detector to recover from eventual failures
in the current pixel system, especially the b-layer. Additionally the IBL will
ensure excellent tracking, vertexing and b-tagging performance during the LHC
phase I and add robustness in tracking with high luminosity pile-up. The
expected peak luminosity for IBL is 2 to 3centerdot1034 cm-2s-1 and IBL is
designed for an integrated luminosity of 700 fb-1. This corresponds to an
expected fluence of 5centerdot1015 1 MeV neqcm-2 and a total ionizing dose of
250 MRad. In order to cope with these requirements, two new module concepts are
under investigation, both based on a new front end IC, called FE-I4. This IC
was designed as readout chip for future ATLAS Pixel Detectors and its first
application will be the IBL. The planar pixel sensor (PPS) based module concept
benefits from its well understood design, which is kept as similar as possible
to the design of the current ATLAS Pixel Detector sensor. The second approach
of the new three dimensional (3D) silicon sensor technology benefits from the
shorter charge carrier drift distance to the electrodes, which completely
penetrate the sensor bulk. Prototype modules of both sensor concepts have been
build and tested in laboratory and test beam environment before and after
irradiation. Both concepts show very high performance even after irradiation to
5centerdot1015 1 MeV neqcm-2 and meet the IBL specifications in terms of hit
efficiency being larger than 97%. Lowest operational threshold studies have
been effected and prove independent of the used sensor concept the excellent
performance of FE-I4 based module concepts in terms of noise hit occupancy at
low thresholds.Comment: Part of 9th International Conference on Position Sensitive Detectors
(PSD9
Flared landing approach flying qualities. Volume 2: Appendices
An in-flight research study was conducted utilizing the USAF/Total In-Flight Simulator (TIFS) to investigate longitudinal flying qualities for the flared landing approach phase of flight. A consistent set of data were generated for: determining what kind of command response the pilot prefers/requires in order to flare and land an aircraft with precision, and refining a time history criterion that took into account all the necessary variables and the characteristics that would accurately predict flying qualities. Seven evaluation pilots participated representing NASA Langley, NASA Dryden, Calspan, Boeing, Lockheed, and DFVLR (Braunschweig, Germany). The results of the first part of the study provide guidelines to the flight control system designer, using MIL-F-8785-(C) as a guide, that yield the dynamic behavior pilots prefer in flared landings. The results of the second part provide the flying qualities engineer with a derived flying qualities predictive tool which appears to be highly accurate. This time-domain predictive flying qualities criterion was applied to the flight data as well as six previous flying qualities studies, and the results indicate that the criterion predicted the flying qualities level 81% of the time and the Cooper-Harper pilot rating, within + or - 1%, 60% of the time
Flared landing approach flying qualities. Volume 1: Experiment design and analysis
An inflight research study was conducted utilizing the USAF Total Inflight Simulator (TIFS) to investigate longitudinal flying qualities for the flared landing approach phase of flight. The purpose of the experiment was to generate a consistent set of data for: (1) determining what kind of commanded response the pilot prefers in order to flare and land an airplane with precision, and (2) refining a time history criterion that took into account all the necessary variables and their characteristics that would accurately predict flying qualities. The result of the first part provides guidelines to the flight control system designer, using MIL-F-8785-(C) as a guide, that yield the dynamic behavior pilots perfer in flared landings. The results of the second part provides the flying qualities engineer with a newly derived flying qualities predictive tool which appears to be highly accurate. This time domain predictive flying qualities criterion was applied to the flight data as well as six previous flying qualities studies, and the results indicate that the criterion predicted the flying qualities level 81% of the time and the Cooper-Harper pilot rating, within + or - 1, 60% of the time
Extension of the Measurement Capabilities of the Quadrupole Resonator
The Quadrupole Resonator, designed to measure the surface resistance of
superconducting samples at 400 MHz has been refurbished. The accuracy of its
RF-DC compensation measurement technique is tested by an independent method. It
is shown that the device enables also measurements at 800 and 1200 MHz and is
capable to probe the critical RF magnetic field. The electric and magnetic
field configuration of the Quadrupole Resonator are dependent on the excited
mode. It is shown how this can be used to distinguish between electric and
magnetic losses.Comment: 6 pages, g figure
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