Pricing and distributed QoS control for elastic network traffic

We study a processor-sharing model in which users choose between a high- and a low-priority service, based on their utility functions and prices charged by the service provider. The latter aims at revenue maximization. The model is motivated by file transmissions in data networks with distributed congestion control.     

The asymptotic behaviour of certain entire functions of order zero

Summary A certain class of entire functionsF(s) of order zero which are asymptotically equal to the sum of just two neighbouring terms of their power series when |s| with |args| < – for any fixed > 0, is investigated. Which two terms one has to take, depends upons. It is shown that these functions have infinitely many negative zeros, and the asymptotic behaviour of the zeros is also determined.     

Integrals involving Gegenbauer and Hermite polynomials on the imaginary axis

Summary The integral _- [C _2n (it)]^–2(1+t ²)^–-1/2 dt is evaluated for > –1/2 whereC _2n is the Gegenbauer polynomial of degree 2n. Letting gives the value _- [H _2n (it)]^–2 e ^{1-1/2t 2} dt involving the Hermite polynomialH _2n of degree 2n. The result is obtained using Gegenbauer functions of the second kind.     

Thermal conductivity and specific heat of amorphous Zr0.67Ni0.33 after structural relaxation

Low-temperature measurements of the thermal conductivity (0.3KT5K) and of the specific heatC (0.07KT3.5K) of splat-cooled amorphous superconducting Zr_0.67Ni_0.33(T _c 2.7K) after different annealing stages are reported. increases progressively (up to 55%) after annealing. An analysis of with the help of normal-state measurements belowT _c in an overcritical field shows that the phonon-electron scattering remains unaltered after annealing. Hence the increase in must be entirely attributed to structure-induced (intrinsic) scattering, i.e. by two-level tunneling states (TLS) at low temperatures (T1K). The specific heat shows a small decrease aboveT _c (by 8%) which is attributed to a small diminution of the electronic density of states at the Fermi level and to a small increase in the Debye temperature. ForTT _c where TLS dominate, the specific heatC decreases less upon annealing than expected from the increase of in the standard tunneling model. This points to a change in the TLS relaxation time spectrum upon annealing, as observed previously for Zr _x Cu_1–x glasses.     

Isoelectric focusing of apolipoproteins in immobilized pH gradients: improved determination of apolipoprotein E phenotypes

A method for isoelectric focusing of apolipoprotein E in an immobilized pH gradient with added carrier ampholytes has been developed. This method is an improvement over conventional isoelectric focusing of apolipoprotein E with respect to resolution, reproducibility, and simplicity. Since monosialo isoforms are resolved from the normally cofocusing asialo isoforms, unique patterns are obtained for all 6 common apolipoprotein E phenotypes. The method can also be applied to the screening of apolipoprotein A and C isoforms. Delipidated very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) have been used as the source of apolipoprotein E and C. Apolipoprotein A isoforms were focused directly from detergent-treated serum. Immunodetection of apolipoprotein E using capillary transfer was found to be compatible with the described method.     

Automated multiple-layer spotting for matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry of synthetic polymers utilizing ink-jet printing technology

Recently, a new multiple-layer matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOFMS) sample spotting technique for poly(ethylene glycol), offering improved analysis possibilities, was described. In this contribution the application of ink-jet printing to automated, multiple-layer MALDI-TOFMS sample preparation of synthetic polymers is presented, allowing accurate deposition of matrix, additive and analyte solutions. The new sample preparation technique was evaluated for poly(ethylene glycol) as well as poly(methyl methacrylate) standards, and optimized settings for both synthetic polymers have been obtained.