Dynamic percolation in water in oil microemulsions revisited

Microemulsions (dispersions of water droplets, typical radius about 10 nm, in oil) show a particular percolation pattern, a so-called dynamical percolation. Predictions of scaling theory and Monte Carlo simulations were compared with experimental static and frequency dependent conductivity data. The latter gives evidence of two different time scales of charge transport.Dedicated to Professor Harry Thomas on the occasion of his 60th birthday     

Delta electroproduction in nuclei

We compute delta electroproduction in nuclei using a relativistic nuclear model. Iron is predicted to have the largest per nucleon cross section and narrowest width, but the variation in A is no larger than an 18% effect. Predictions are made for the SLAC NPAS NE5 experiment and a recently completed Bates laboratory experiment.     

The compound binomial risk model with time-correlated claims

In this paper, we consider the compound binomial risk model with the time-correlated claims. It is assumed that every main claim will produce a by-claim but the occurrence of the by-claim may be delayed. We obtain the recursive formula of the joint distribution of the surplus immediately prior to ruin and deficit at ruin. Furthermore, the ruin probability is given by means of ruin probability and the deficit at ruin of the classical compound binomial risk model. Finally, we derive an upper bound for the ruin probability.     

UV–visible emission in Tb–Yb codoped tellurite glass on 980-nm excitation

UV–visible upconversion emission from terbium in a Tb–Yb codoped tellurite glass has been observed on 980-nm excitation. The ultraviolet and violet upconversion emissions involve three photons and the blue, green, yellow, and red emissions arise due to two incident photons. The mechanism involved in these emissions is discussed. The effects of doping concentration and of the sample temperature on the upconversion emissions have also been studied. PACS 74.25.Gz; 42.70.Hj; 73.61.Jc; 76.30.Kg; 42.70.Ce     

A method for estimating the local lattice distortions near a magnetic ion from ligand hyperfine parameters: Yb3+trigonal centers in SrF2 and BaF2

An empirical relationship describing the radial dependence of the nondipole part of the anisotropic constant for the ligand hyperfine interaction in alkaline-earth fluorides is proposed. This relationship is used for calculating the distances between the magnetic ion and the fluorine ions involved in its nearest environment. The results of the calculations are in good agreement with the values obtained by other methods for both cubic and tetragonal fluorine centers in these crystals. The distances from the magnetic ion to different groups of nonequivalent fluorine ions of the nearest environment in Yb³⁺ trigonal centers of SrF₂ and BaF₂ are determined. It is found that the Yb³⁺ ion is slightly displaced along the trigonal axis away from the compensating fluorine ion.     

Surface morphology of electrolytic deposits of vanadium, cobalt, and manganese oxides

The surface morphology of V₂O₅, Co₂O₃, and MnO₂ electroplated under different electrolysis conditions was studied. The nature of the electrocrystallization of these materials was suggested on the basis of the analysis results.     

Practical aspects associated with location planning for maternal and perinatal assistance in Brazil

A study has been carried out aimed at reducing perinatal mortality in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro through a better distribution of health care facilities. The algorithmic aspects are detailed elsewhere and here the emphasis is on practical issues and difficulties encountered. A 3-level hierarchical model was developed. Both uncapacitated and capacitated versions are briefly described together with some results based on actual data. The project brought to light many contradictions between OR theory and practice in developing countries and, unfortunately, the models developed were not implemented by the municipality health authorities. Possible reasons for this outcome are analysed.     

Journey Making group workshops as a research tool

Problem-structuring group workshops can be used in organizations as a consulting tool and as a research tool. One example of the latter is using a problem-structuring method (PSM) to help a group tackle an organizational issue; meanwhile, researchers collect the participants’ initial views, discussion of divergent views, the negotiated agreement, and the reasoning for outcomes emerging. Technology can help by supporting participants in freely sharing their opinions and by logging data for post-workshop analyses. For example, computers let participants share views anonymously and without being influenced by others (as well as logging those views), and video-cameras can record discussions and intra-group dynamics. This paper evaluates whether technology-supported Journey Making workshops can be effective research tools that can capture quality research data when compared against theoretical performance benchmarks and other qualitative research tools.     

Horizontal Connection and Horizontal Mean Curvature in Carnot Groups

In this paper we give a geometric interpretation of the notion of the horizontal mean curvature which is introduced by Danielli Garofalo-Nhieu and Pauls who recently introduced sub- Riemannian minimal surfaces in Carnot groups. This will be done by introducing a natural nonholonomic connection which is the restriction （projection） of the natural Riemannian connection on the horizontal bundle. For this nonholonomic connection and （intrinsic） regular hypersurfaces we introduce the notions of the horizontal second fundamental form and the horizontal shape operator. It turns out that the horizontal mean curvature is the trace of the horizontal shape operator.