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Author Aoki, M.; Toma, T.; Vicente, A.
Title Non-thermal production of minimal dark matter via right-handed neutrino decay Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics Abbreviated Journal J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys.
Volume 09 Issue 9 Pages 063 - 19pp
Keywords dark matter theory; gamma ray theory; particle physics – cosmology connection; physics of the early universe
Abstract Minimal Dark Matter (MDM) stands as one of the simplest dark matter scenarios. In MDM models, annihilation and co-annihilation processes among the members of the MDM multiplet are usually very efficient, pushing the dark matter mass above O(10) TeV in order to reproduce the observed dark matter relic density. Motivated by this little drawback, in this paper we consider an extension of the MDM scenario by three right-handed neutrinos. Two specific choices for the MDM multiplet are studied: a fermionic SU(2)(L) quintuplet and a scalar SU(2)(L) septuplet. The lightest right-handed neutrino, with tiny Yukawa couplings, never reaches thermal equilibrium in the early universe and is produced by freeze-in. This creates a link between dark matter and neutrino physics: dark matter can be non-thermally produced by the decay of the lightest right-handed neutrino after freeze-out, allowing to lower significantly the dark matter mass. We discuss the phenomenology of the non-thermally produced MDM and, taking into account significant Sommerfeld corrections, we find that the dark matter mass must have some specific values in order not to be in conflict with the current bounds from gamma-ray observations.
Address [Aoki, Mayumi] Kanazawa Univ, Inst Theoret Phys, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 9201192, Japan, Email: mayumi@hep.s.kanazawa-u.ac.jp;
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Iop Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1475-7516 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000365690000063 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration (up) yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2479
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Author Escudero, M.; Mena, O.; Vincent, A.C.; Wilkinson, R.J.; Boehm, C.
Title Exploring dark matter microphysics with galaxy surveys Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics Abbreviated Journal J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys.
Volume 09 Issue 9 Pages 034 - 16pp
Keywords dark matter theory; galaxy surveys; cosmological parameters from CMBR
Abstract We use present cosmological observations and forecasts of future experiments to illustrate the power of large-scale structure (LSS) surveys in probing dark matter (DM) microphysics and unveiling potential deviations from the standard ACDM scenario. To quantify this statement, we focus on an extension of ACDM with DM-neutrino scattering, which leaves a distinctive imprint on the angular and matter power spectra. After finding that future CMB experiments (such as COrE+) will not significantly improve the constraints set by the Planck satellite, we show that the next generation of galaxy clustering surveys (such as DESI) could play a leading role in constraining alternative cosmologies and even have the potential to make a discovery. Typically we find that DESI would be an order of magnitude more sensitive to DM interactions than Planck, thus probing effects that until now have only been accessible via N-body simulations.
Address [Escudero, Miguel; Mena, Olga] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: miguel.Escudero@uv.s;
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Iop Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1475-7516 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000365690000034 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration (up) yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2480
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Author de Souza, P.M.; Muller, A.; Beniaich, A.; Mayer-Miebach, E.; Oehlke, K.; Stahl, M.; Greiner, R.; Fernandez, A.
Title Functional properties and nutritional composition of liquid egg products treated in a coiled tube UV-C reactor Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies Abbreviated Journal Innov. Food Sci. Emerg. Technol.
Volume 32 Issue Pages 156-164
Keywords Ultraviolet; Liquid egg; Vitamins; Functional properties; Foaming; UV-C; Dean vortex
Abstract Pasteurization of eggs has adverse effects on nutrient composition and functionality of egg proteins. UV processing is an alternative technology with potentially fewer adverse effects as it is less intrusive. Egg white, whole egg and egg yolk vitamins (A, B-2, B-5, C and E), minerals (P, Cl, K, Na, Ca, Mg, Fe and Zn) and main secondary metabolites (lutein and zeaxanthin) were examined after exposure to UV in a coiled tube UV-C reactor at doses known to achieve microbiologically stable egg fractions. The studied nutrients were fairly stable to a treatment with UVC light with the exception of retinal, vitamin C and carotenoids, which showed loses up to 80%, 66% and 61%, respectively. Moreover, the functional properties of ultraviolet-treated eggs were investigated. Results showed a positive impact on the foam ability and foam stability, and an increase on the emulsifying activity index above 20% versus pasteurized samples. Processing with UV can maintain most of the egg nutritive properties, and retain or even improve the technological properties of foaming and emulsification in eggs. Industrial relevance:: This novel UV-C system can be applied successfully to the Food Industry. UV-C does not impair nutritional damage to egg-treated products, and even improve egg functional properties.
Address [Mendes de Souza, Poliana; Fernandez, Avelina] Inst Agroquim & Tecnol Alimentos, CSIC, Dept Conservat & Qual, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: poliana.souza@ict.ufvjm.edu.br
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Elsevier Sci Ltd Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1466-8564 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000366764200019 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration (up) yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2506
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Author Lloret, E.; Picouet, P.A.; Trbojevich, R.; Fernandez, A.
Title Colour stability of cooked ham packed under modified atmospheres in polyamide nanocomposite blends Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Lwt-Food Science And Technology Abbreviated Journal LWT-Food Sci. Technol.
Volume 66 Issue Pages 582-589
Keywords Nylon; Cooked ham; Nanoclays; Oxygen permeation; Colour; Exfoliation; MAP
Abstract Two novel blends containing a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and a neat polyamide (PA) or a polyamide nanocomposite (PAN) layers were fabricated and their technological potential was evaluated during the refrigeration of cooked ham in modified atmospheres (MAP). Nanoclays were homogeneously distributed and nearly exfoliated, and they lowered significantly the oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of the PAN films. Due to the lower OTR, the headspace oxygen level in PAN pouches do not rise above 0.26% but it approached 2% in PA pouches at day 20. The residual oxygen levels were key for colour change during MAP storage of cooked ham. Cooked ham redness and reflectivity were stable during 27 days in PAN pouches while a strong colour deterioration took place after day 7 in PA pouches. Other parameters such as moisture content and water activity remained unaltered, and pH development was related to microbial growth and independent of the packaging polymer. The evolution of cooked ham colour in PAN was comparable to a high-barrier commercial polymer, and was acceptable for commercial sale for 27 days, showing excellent perspectives for polyamide nanocomposites in the storage of cooked ham.
Address [Lloret, Elsa; Picouet, Pierre A.] IRTA, Dept Tecnol Dels Aliments, Monells, Girona, Spain, Email: velifdez@ific.uv.es
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0023-6438 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000367413200079 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration (up) yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2510
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Author Chen, P.; Ding, G.J.; Rojas, A.D.; Vaquera-Araujo, C.A.; Valle, J.W.F.
Title Warped flavor symmetry predictions for neutrino physics Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.
Volume 01 Issue 1 Pages 007 - 27pp
Keywords Quark Masses and SM Parameters; Neutrino Physics; Discrete and Finite Symmetries
Abstract A realistic five-dimensional warped scenario with all standard model fields propagating in the bulk is proposed. Mass hierarchies would in principle be accounted for by judicious choices of the bulk mass parameters, while fermion mixing angles are restricted by a Delta(27) flavor symmetry broken on the branes by flavon fields.The latter gives stringent predictions for the neutrino mixing parameters, and the Dirac CP violation phase, all described in terms of only two independent parameters at leading order. The scheme also gives an adequate CKM fit and should be testable within upcoming oscillation experiments.
Address [Chen, Peng; Ding, Gui-Jun] Univ Sci & Technol China, Dept Modern Phys, Hefei 230026, Anhui, Peoples R China, Email: pche@mail.ustc.edu.cn;
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1029-8479 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000367831200001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration (up) yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2518
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