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Sanchis-Lozano, M.A. |
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Stringy Signals from Large-Angle Correlations in the Cosmic Microwave Background? |
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2022 |
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Universe |
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Universe |
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8 |
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8 |
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396 - 13pp |
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cosmic microwave background; angular correlations; inflation; string theory |
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We interpret the lack of large-angle temperature correlations and the even-odd parity imbalance observed in the cosmic microwave background (CMB) by COBE, WMAP and Planck satellite missions as a possible stringy signal ultimately stemming from a composite inflaton field (e.g., a fermionic condensate). Based on causality arguments and a Fourier analysis of the angular two-point correlation function, two infrared cutoffs k(min)(even,odd) (satisfying k(min)(even) similar or equal to 2k(min)(odd)) are introduced to the CMB power spectrum associated, respectively, with periodic and antiperiodic boundary conditions of the fermionic constituents (echoing the Neveu-Schwarz-Ramond model in superstring theory), without resorting to any particular model. |
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[Sanchis-Lozano, Miguel-Angel] Univ Valencia, Dept Theoret Phys, Doctor Moliner 50, Burjassot 46011, Spain, Email: miguel.angel.sanchis@ific.uv.es |
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Navarro-Salas, J.; Pla, S. |
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Particle Creation and the Schwinger Model |
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2022 |
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Symmetry-Basel |
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Symmetry-Basel |
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14 |
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11 |
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2435 - 9pp |
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Schwinger model; semiclassical theory; particle creation |
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We study the particle creation process in the Schwinger model coupled with an external classical source. One can approach the problem by taking advantage of the fact that the full quantized model is solvable and equivalent to a (massive) gauge field with a non-local effective action. Alternatively, one can also face the problem by following the standard semiclassical route. This means quantizing the massless Dirac field and considering the electromagnetic field as a classical background. We evaluate the energy created by a generic, homogeneous, and time-dependent source. The results match exactly in both approaches. This proves in a very direct and economical way the validity of the semiclassical approach for the (massless) Schwinger model, in agreement with a previous analysis based on the linear response equation. Our discussion suggests that a similar analysis for the massive Schwinger model could be used as a non-trivial laboratory to confront a fully quantized solvable model with its semiclassical approximation, therefore mimicking the long-standing confrontation of quantum gravity with quantum field theory in curved spacetime. |
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[Navarro-Salas, Jose] Univ Valencia, Ctr Mixto Univ Valencia CSIC, Fac Fis, Dept Fis Teor & IFIC, Burjassot 46100, Valencia, Spain, Email: jnavarro@ific.uv.es |
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Ferreira, M.N.; Papavassiliou, J. |
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Gauge Sector Dynamics in QCD |
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2023 |
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Particles |
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Particles |
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6 |
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1 |
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312-363 |
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continuum Schwinger function methods; emergence of hadron mass; gluon mass generation; lattice QCD; non-perturbative quantum field theory; quantum chromodynamics; Schwinger-Dyson equations; Schwinger mechanism |
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The dynamics of the QCD gauge sector give rise to non-perturbative phenomena that are crucial for the internal consistency of the theory; most notably, they account for the generation of a gluon mass through the action of the Schwinger mechanism, the taming of the Landau pole, the ensuing stabilization of the gauge coupling, and the infrared suppression of the three-gluon vertex. In the present work, we review some key advances in the ongoing investigation of this sector within the framework of the continuum Schwinger function methods, supplemented by results obtained from lattice simulations. |
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[Ferreira, Mauricio Narciso; Papavassiliou, Joannis] Univ Valencia, Dept Theoret Phys, E-46100 Valencia, Spain, Email: ansonar@uv.es; |
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Oliver-Canamas, L.; Vijande, J.; Candela-Juan, C.; Gimeno-Olmos, J.; Pujades-Claumarchirant, M.C.; Rovira-Escutia, J.J.; Ballester, F.; Perez-Calatayud, J. |
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A User-Friendly System for Mailed Dosimetric Audits of Ir-192 or Co-60 HDR Brachytherapy Sources |
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2023 |
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Cancers |
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Cancers |
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15 |
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9 |
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2484 - 14pp |
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high dose rate brachytherapy; dosimetric audit; error detection; phantom |
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Nowadays, the options available to perform external dosimetric audits of the high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy treatment process are limited. In this work, we present a methodology that allows for performing dosimetric audits in this field. A phantom was designed and manufactured for this purpose. The criteria for its design, together with the in-house measurements for its characterization, are presented. The result is a user-friendly system that can be mailed to perform dosimetric audits in HDR brachytherapy on-site for systems using either Iridium-192 (Ir-192) or Cobalt-60 (Co-60) sources. Objectives: The main goal of this work is to design and characterize a user-friendly methodology to perform mailed dosimetric audits in high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy for systems using either Iridium-192 (Ir-192) or Cobalt-60 (Co-60) sources. Methods: A solid phantom was designed and manufactured with four catheters and a central slot to place one dosimeter. Irradiations with an Elekta MicroSelectron V2 for Ir-192, and with a BEBIG Multisource for Co-60 were performed for its characterization. For the dose measurements, nanoDots, a type of optically stimulated luminescent dosimeters (OSLDs), were characterized. Monte Carlo (MC) simulations were performed to evaluate the scatter conditions of the irradiation set-up and to study differences in the photon spectra of different Ir-192 sources (Microselectron V2, Flexisource, BEBIG Ir2.A85-2 and Varisource VS2000) reaching the dosimeter in the irradiation set-up. Results: MC simulations indicate that the surface material on which the phantom is supported during the irradiations does not affect the absorbed dose in the nanoDot. Generally, differences below 5% were found in the photon spectra reaching the detector when comparing the Microselectron V2, the Flexisource and the BEBIG models. However, differences up to 20% are observed between the V2 and the Varisource VS2000 models. The calibration coefficients and the uncertainty in the dose measurement were evaluated. Conclusions: The system described here is able to perform dosimetric audits in HDR brachytherapy for systems using either Ir-192 or Co-60 sources. No significant differences are observed between the photon spectra reaching the detector for the MicroSelectron V2, the Flexisource and the BEBIG Ir-192 sources. For the Varisource VS2000, a higher uncertainty is considered in the dose measurement to allow for the nanoDot response. |
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[Oliver-Canamas, Laura] Serv Radiofis & Proteccio Radiol, Consorci Hospitalari Prov Castello CHPC, Castellon de La Plana 12002, Spain, Email: laura.oliver.canas@gmail.com |
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Davesne, D.; Pastore, A.; Navarro, J. |
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Hartree-Fock Calculations in Semi-Infinite Matter with Gogny Interactions |
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2023 |
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Universe |
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Universe |
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9 |
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9 |
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398 - 11pp |
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Nuclear Density Functional Theory; semi-infinite nuclear matter; Hartree-Fock equations; 21.60.Jz; 21.65.-f; 21.65.Mn |
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Hartree-Fock equations in semi-infinite nuclear matter for finite range Gogny interactions are presented together with a detailed numerical scheme to solve them. The value of the surface energy is then extracted and given for standard Gogny interactions. |
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[Davesne, Dany] Univ Lyon 1, Inst Phys Infinis Lyon 2, CNRS, IN2P3, 43 Bd 11 Novembre 1918, F-69622 Villeurbanne, France, Email: davesne@ipnl.in2p3.fr; |
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Balbinot, R.; Fabbri, A. |
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The Hawking Effect in the Particles-Partners Correlations |
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2023 |
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Physics |
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Physics |
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5 |
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4 |
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968-982 |
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quantum fields in curved space; black holes; Hawking radiation; correlations across the horizon |
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We analyze the correlations functions across the horizon in Hawking black hole radiation to reveal the correlations between Hawking particles and their partners. The effects of the underlying space-time on this are shown in various examples ranging from acoustic black holes to regular black holes. |
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[Balbinot, Roberto] Univ Bologna, Dipartimento Fis, Via Irnerio 46, I-40126 Bologna, Italy, Email: roberto.balbinot@unibo.it; |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Guerrero, C. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L. |
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Study of Photon Strength Function of Actinides: the Case of (235)U, (238)Np and (241)Pu |
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2011 |
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Journal of the Korean Physical Society |
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J. Korean Phys. Soc. |
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59 |
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2 |
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1510-1513 |
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Photon/Gamma strength functions; Pygmy; Scissor mode; n_TOF; Total absorption calorimeter; TAC; Neutron capture |
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The decay from excited levels in medium and heavy nuclei can be described in a statistical approach by means of Photon Strength Functions and Level Density distributions. The study of electromagnetic cascades following neutron capture based on the use of high efficiency detectors has been shown to be well suited for probing the properties of the Photon Strength Function of heavy (high level density) and/or radioactive (high background) nuclei. In this work we have investigated for the first time the validity of the recommended PSF of actinides, in particular (235)U, (238)Np and (241)Pu. Our study includes the search for resonance structures in the PSF below S(n) and draws conclusions regarding their existence and their characteristics in terms of energy, width and electromagnetic nature. |
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[Guerrero, C; Alvarez-Velarde, F; Ano-Ott, DC; Martinez, T; Mendoza, E; Villamarin, D] Ctr Invest Energet Medioambientales & Technol CIE, Madrid, Spain, Email: carlos.guerrero@ciemat.es |
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Yoshida, T.; Hagura, N.; Umezu, R.; Algora, A.; Tain, J.L.; Jordan, D.; Tachibana, T. |
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Impact of TAGS Measurement on FP Decay Data and Decay Heat Calculations |
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2011 |
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Journal of the Korean Physical Society |
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J. Korean Phys. Soc. |
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1543-1546 |
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Fission product; Decay data; JENDL; Beta decay; TAGS; Gross theory; Pandemonium |
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Nuclear level schemes are usually constructed from the high-resolution data of the gamma-ray transitions which immediately follow the beta-decay of their parents. It is recognized that this procedure may lead to the “pandemonium problem”. If we use the decay data suffering from the pandemonium problem for the decay heat calculations the beta-ray component will be overestimated and the gamma-ray component underestimated. The beta-feeding data obtained by the total absorption gamma-ray spectroscopy (TAGS) is proved to be free from this problem. In the case of the Japanese data base for the FP decay heat calculation, the theoretical values based on the gross theory of beta-decay are widely introduced to circumvent the pandemonium problem. The gross theory, however, is not good at describing any beta-transition exclusively concentrating to a single level in the daughter nucleus. The TAGS method is also proved to be able to save this situation. Further, we have to change our comprehension over the currently published decay schemes. |
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[Yoshida, T; Hagura, N; Umezu, R] Tokyo City Univ, Fac Engn, Tokyo 1585778, Japan, Email: tyoshida@tcu.ac.jp |
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Fernandes, L.M.P.; Freitas, E.D.C.; Ball, M.; Gomez-Cadenas, J.J.; Monteiro, C.M.B.; Yahlali, N.; Nygren, D.; dos Santos, J.M.F. |
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Primary and secondary scintillation measurements in a Xenon Gas Proportional Scintillation Counter |
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Journal of Instrumentation |
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J. Instrum. |
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Interaction of radiation with matter; Gaseous detectors; Photon detectors for UV, visible and IR photons (vacuum) (photomultipliers, HPDs, others) |
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NEXT is a new experiment to search for neutrinoless double beta decay using a 100 kg radio-pure high-pressure gaseous xenon TPC. The detector requires excellent energy resolution, which can be achieved in a Xe TPC with electroluminescence readout. Hamamatsu R8520-06SEL photomultipliers are good candidates for the scintillation readout. The performance of this photomultiplier, used as VUV photosensor in a gas proportional scintillation counter, was investigated. Initial results for the detection of primary and secondary scintillation produced as a result of the interaction of 5.9 keV X-rays in gaseous xenon, at room temperature and at pressures up to 3 bar, are presented. An energy resolution of 8.0% was obtained for secondary scintillation produced by 5.9 keV X-rays. No significant variation of the primary scintillation was observed for different pressures (1, 2 and 3 bar) and for electric fields up to 0.8 V cm(-1) torr(-1) in the drift region, demonstrating negligible recombination luminescence. A primary scintillation yield of 81 +/- 7 photons was obtained for 5.9 keV X-rays, corresponding to a mean energy of 72 +/- 6 eV to produce a primary scintillation photon in xenon. |
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[Fernandes, L. M. P.; Freitas, E. D. C.; Monteiro, C. M. B.; dos Santos, J. M. F.] Univ Coimbra, Dept Phys, Instrumentat Ctr, P-3004516 Coimbra, Portugal, Email: pancho@gian.fis.uc.pt |
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Cervantes-Cota, J.L.; de Putter, R.; Linder, E.V. |
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Induced gravity and the attractor dynamics of dark energy/dark matter |
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2010 |
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Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics |
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J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys. |
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019 - 20pp |
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modified gravity; dark energy theory |
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Attractor solutions that give dynamical reasons for dark energy to act like the cosmological constant, or behavior close to it, are interesting possibilities to explain cosmic acceleration. Coupling the scalar field to matter or to gravity enlarges the dynamical behavior; we consider both couplings together, which can ameliorate some problems for each individually. Such theories have also been proposed in a Higgs-like fashion to induce gravity and unify dark energy and dark matter origins. We explore restrictions on such theories due to their dynamical behavior compared to observations of the cosmic expansion. Quartic potentials in particular have viable stability properties and asymptotically approach general relativity. |
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[Cervantes-Cota, Jorge L.] Inst Nacl Invest Nucl, Dept Fis, Mexico City 11801, DF, Mexico, Email: jorge.cervantes@inin.gob.mx |
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