Bounded perturbations of the P(ϕ)2 theory

As a perturbation to the P(?)₂ theory we consider interaction densities of the form V(?(x)), where ?(x) is a scalar hermitian boson field and V(α) is a bounded real continuous function. It is proved that the asymptotic fields exist and are equal to the asymptotic fields of the P(?)₂ theory. The connection with non-polynomial theories of rational type is indicated. Furthermore the consequences of a bounded perturbation for the S-matrix and the spectral properties are discussed.     

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Two losing gambling games, when alternated in a periodic or random fashion, can produce a winning game. This paradox has been inspired by certain physical systems capable of rectifying fluctuations: the so-called Brownian ratchets. In this paper we review this paradox, from Brownian ratchets to the most recent studies on collective games, providing some intuitive explanations of the unexpected phenomena that we will find along the way.     

Deciphering key proteins of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) fruit mesocarp development by proteomics and chemometrics

Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from lipid‐rich fleshy mesocarp tissue of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) fruit and is of global economic and nutritional relevance. While the understanding of oil biosynthesis in plants is improving, the fundamentals of oil biosynthesis in oil palm still require further investigations. To gain insight into the systemic mechanisms that govern oil synthesis during oil palm fruit ripening, the proteomics approach combining gel‐based electrophoresis and mass spectrometry was used to profile protein changes and classify the patterns of protein accumulation during these complex physiological processes. Protein profiles from different stages of fruit ripening at 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18 and 20 weeks after anthesis (WAA) were analysed by two‐dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE). The proteome data were then visualised using a multivariate statistical analysis of principal component analysis (PCA) to get an overview of the proteome changes during the development of oil palm mesocarp. A total of 68 differentially expressed protein spots were successfully identified by matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionisation‐time of flight (MALDI‐TOF/TOF) and functionally classified using ontology analysis. Proteins related to lipid production, energy, secondary metabolites and amino acid metabolism are the most significantly changed proteins during fruit development representing potential candidates for oil yield improvement endeavors. Data are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD009579. This study provides important proteome information for protein regulation during oil palm fruit ripening and oil synthesis.     

Structural and spectral studies of N-trans-cinnamylidene-m-toluidine and N-trans-cinnamylidene-m-chloroaniline

N-trans-cinnamylidene-m-toluidine (1) C₁₆H₁₅N, and N-trans-cinnamylidene-m-chloroaniline (2) C₁₅H₁₂NCl form isomorphous crystals which are monoclinic, space group P2_l/c, with unit cell dimensionsa=5.967(2),b=13.793(3),c=15.048(5) Å, =91.97(3)° anda=5.868(2),b=13.788(4),c=15.191(4) Å, =91.87(3)°, respectively. The single-crystal X-ray structure determinations of the title compounds revealtrans structures. Ring (A) C_10–15 and ring (B) C_1–6, are practically planar in both structures with dihedral angels of 61.3(3) and 63.6(2)°, respectively.¹H nmr, u.v. and i.r. spectra are also reported.     

深度非弹性散射中的大快度间隔事件与雷吉子

分析了HERA实验上ep电荷交换过程的最大赝快度分布的实验结果.利用雷吉唯象理论计算了在这个过程中R_ρ(位于ρ⁺轨迹的雷吉子)交换的贡献.并用π介了云模型计算了同一过程中π⁺交换的贡献.运用Monte Carlo方法模拟了来态粒子的最大赝快度分布.结果表明,单独考虑哪一种交换过程都不能很好地解释实验结果,而当同时计入两者的贡献时,理论预言与实验数据符合较好.     

A Novel Alternative Methods for Decalcification of Water Resources Using Green Agro-Ashes

The strategic idea in this work was to increase pH values by employing natural alkali sources (i.e., HCO₃⁻ and CO₃²⁻) from four tested agro-ashes as an alternative to chemicals (i.e., lime or soda ash). The considerable proportion of carbonates and bicarbonates in the investigated ash products had remarkable features, making them viable resources. All ash materials showed a significant ability for Ca ion elimination at high initial Ca ion concentrations. A slight quantity of ash (10 g/L) was sufficient for usage on very hard water contents up to 3000 ppm. Finally, the tested agro-ash was free of cost. Furthermore, unlike other conventional precipitants, such as NaOH, Ca(OH)₂, NaHCO₃, Na₂CO₃, and CaO, they are cost effective and ecologically sustainable. There is no need to employ any additional chemicals or modify the agro-ash materials throughout the treatment process. The benefits of the manufactured ash were assessed using a SWOT analysis.     

Mach Wave Effect on Laminar-Turbulent Transition in Supersonic Flow over a Flat Plate

The effect of a Mach wave (N wave) on laminar-turbulent transition induced by the first instability mode (Tollmien–Schlichting wave) in the flat-plate boundary layer is investigated on the basis of the numerical solution of Navier–Stokes equations at the freestream Mach number of 2.5. In accordance with the experiment, the N wave is generated by a two-dimensional roughness at the computation domain boundary corresponding to the side wall of the test section of a wind tunnel. It is shown that the disturbance induced by the backward front of the N wave in the boundary layer has no effect on the beginning of transition but displaces downstream the nonlinear stage of the first mode development. The disturbance induced by the forward front of the N wave displaces the beginning of transition upstream.     

Comparative analysis of photoluminescence and Raman enhancement by metal nanoparticles

We present a comparative study on the enhancement of photoluminescence and Raman processes by a single metal nanoparticle. Taking an analytical approach, we show the physics behind strikingly different orders of magnitude in enhancement that have been observed, provide fundamental explanation for not observing quenching of Raman processes, and outline the path to optimization of both photoluminescence and Raman enhancement.     

Bis{(μ-acetato)[μ-bis(salicylidene)-1,3-propanediaminato]zinc(II)}zinc(II)

In the title linear trinuclear compound, [Zn{Zn(CH₃COO)(C₁₇H₁₆N₂O₂)}₂], the central Zn²⁺ ion, which is located on an inversion centre, has a distorted octahedral coordination involving four bridging O atoms from two N,N′-bis­(salicyl­idene)-1,3-propane­diaminate ligands in the equatorial plane and one O atom from each bridging acetate group in the axial positions. The coordination around the terminal Zn²⁺ ion is irregular square pyramidal, with two O and two N atoms of the ligand in the basal plane and one O atom from an acetate group in the apical position. The acetate bridges linking the central and terminal Zn²⁺ ions are mutually trans. The Zn⃛Zn distance is 3.0520 (8) Å. The relationship of this structure to that of [Zn{Cu(CH₃COO)(C₁₇H₁₆N₂O₂)}₂] is discussed.     

乙丙共聚物制润滑油粘度指数改进剂的研究

本文报导了一种用于乙丙共聚的高活性负载型催化剂(TiCl₄-FCl₃)/MgC1₂-Al(C₂H₅)₃利用催化剂中PCl₃的配体效应和反应过程中的氢调作用,得到低分子量,窄分子量分布的乙丙共聚物,适宜于用作润滑油的粘度指数改进剂。它在粘度指数、增稠能力、低温粘度、热安定性、氧化安定性以及剪切稳定性等使用性能上具有较好的综合指标。