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Author Bernardoni, F.; Hernandez, P.; Necco, S. url  doi
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  Title Heavy-light mesons in the epsilon-regime Type Journal Article
  Year 2010 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.  
  Volume 01 Issue 1 Pages 070 - 30pp  
  Keywords Lattice QCD; Heavy Quark Physics; Chiral Lagrangians  
  Abstract We study the finite-size scaling of heavy-light mesons in the static limit. We compute two-point functions of chiral current densities as well as pseudoscalar densities in the epsilon-regime of heavy meson Chiral Perturbation Theory (HMChPT). As expected, finite volume dependence turns out to be significant in this regime and can be predicted in the effective theory in terms of the infinite-volume low-energy couplings. These results might be relevant for extraction of heavy-meson properties from lattice simulations.  
  Address [Bernardoni, F.; Hernandez, P.] Univ Valencia, Dpto Fis Teor, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: fabio.bernardoni@ific.uv.es  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1126-6708 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes ISI:000273717700041 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ elepoucu @ Serial 510  
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Author Reid, B.A.; Verde, L.; Jimenez, R.; Mena, O. url  doi
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  Title Robust neutrino constraints by combining low redshift observations with the CMB Type Journal Article
  Year 2010 Publication Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics Abbreviated Journal J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys.  
  Volume 01 Issue 1 Pages 003 - 21pp  
  Keywords cluster counts; cosmological parameters from LSS; neutrino masses from cosmology; cosmological parameters from CMBR  
  Abstract We illustrate how recently improved low-redshift cosmological measurements can tighten constraints on neutrino properties. In particular we examine the impact of the assumed cosmological model on the constraints. We first consider the new HST H-0 = 74.2 +/- 3.6 measurement by Riess et al. (2009) and the sigma(8)(Omega(m)/0.25)(0.41) = 0.832 +/- 0.033 constraint from Rozo et al. (2009) derived from the SDSS maxBCG Cluster Catalog. In a ACDM model and when combined with WMAP5 constraints, these low-redshift measurements constrain Sigma m(v) < 0.4 eV at the 95% confidence level. This bound does not relax when allowing for the running of the spectral index or for primordial tensor perturbations. When adding also Supernovae and BAO constraints, we obtain a 95% upper limit of Sigma m(v) < 0.3eV. We test the sensitivity of the neutrino mass constraint to the assumed expansion history by both allowing a dark energy equation of state parameter w not equal -1 and by studying a model with coupling between dark energy and dark matter, which allows for variation in w, Omega(k), and dark coupling strength xi. When combining CMB, H-0 and the SDSS LRG halo power spectrum from Reid et al. 2009, we find that in this very general model, Sigma m(v) < 0.51 eV with 95% confidence. If we allow the number of relativistic species N-rel to vary in a ACDM model with Sigma m(v) = 0, we find N-rel = 3.76(-0.68)(+0.63)(+1.38 -1.21) for the 68% and 95% confidence intervals. We also report prior-independent constraints, which are in excellent agreement with the Bayesian constraints.  
  Address [Reid, Beth A.] Univ Barcelona, Inst Sci Cosmos ICC, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain, Email: beth.ann.reid@gmail.com  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Iop Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1475-7516 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes ISI:000273314600008 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ elepoucu @ Serial 511  
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Author Nguyen, C.V.; Gillam, J.E.; Brown, J.M.C.; Martin, D.V.; Nikulin, D.A.; Dimmock, M.R. doi  openurl
  Title Towards Optimal Collimator Design for the PEDRO Hybrid Imaging System Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Abbreviated Journal IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.  
  Volume 58 Issue 3 Pages 639-650  
  Keywords Compton scattering enhancement; multiple pinhole; PEDRO  
  Abstract The Pixelated Emission Detector for RadiOisotopes (PEDRO) is a hybrid imaging system designed for the measurement of single photon emission from small animal models. The proof-of-principle device consists of a Compton-camera situated behind a mechanical collimator and is intended to provide optimal detection characteristics over a broad spectral range, from 30 to 511 keV. An automated routine has been developed for the optimization of large-area slits in the outer regions of a collimator which has a central region allocated for pinholes. The optimization was tested with a GEANT4 model of the experimental prototype. The data were blurred with the expected position and energy resolution parameters and a Bayesian interaction ordering algorithm was applied. Images were reconstructed using cone back-projection. The results show that the optimization technique allows the large-area slits to both sample fully and extend the primary field of view (FoV) determined by the pinholes. The slits were found to provide truncation of the back-projected cones of response and also an increase in the success rate of the interaction ordering algorithm. These factors resulted in an increase in the contrast and signal-to-noise ratio of the reconstructed image estimates. Of the two configurations tested, the cylindrical geometry outperformed the square geometry, primarily because of a decrease in artifacts. This was due to isotropic modulation of the cone surfaces, that can be achieved with a circular shape. Also, the cylindrical geometry provided increased sampling of the FoV due to more optimal positioning of the slits. The use of the cylindrical collimator and application of the transmission function in the reconstruction was found to improve the resolution of the system by a factor of 20, as compared to the uncollimated Compton camera. Although this system is designed for small animal imaging, the technique can be applied to any application of single photon imaging.  
  Address [Nguyen, Chuong V.; Dimmock, Matthew R.] Monash Univ, Sch Phys, Melbourne, Vic 3800, Australia, Email: chuong.nguyen@monash.edu  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0018-9499 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes ISI:000291655900008 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 650  
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Author Fomichev, A.S.; Mukha, I.; Stepantsov, S.V.; Grigorenko, L.V.; Litvinova, E.V.; Chudoba, V.; Egorova, I.A.; Golovkov, M.S.; Gorshkov, A.V.; Gorshkov, V.A.; Kaminski, G.; Krupko, S.A.; Parfenova, Y.L.; Sidorchuk, S.I.; Slepnev, R.S.; Ter-Akopian, G.M.; Wolski, R.; Zhukov, M.V. url  doi
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  Title Lifetime of (26)S and a limit for its 2p decay energy Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication International Journal of Modern Physics E Abbreviated Journal Int. J. Mod. Phys. E  
  Volume 20 Issue 6 Pages 1491-1508  
  Keywords Properties of nuclei; nuclear energy  
  Abstract The unknown isotope (26)S, expected to decay by two-proton (2p) emission, was studied theoretically and searched experimentally. The structure of this nucleus was examined within the relativistic mean field (RMF) approach. A method for taking into account the many-body structure in the three-body decay calculations was developed. The results of the RMF calculations were used as an input for the three-cluster decay model optimized for the study of a possible 2p decay branch of this nucleus. The experimental search for (26)S was performed by fragmentation of a 50.3 A MeV (32)S beam. No events of a particles table (26)S or (25)P (a presumably proton-unstable subsystem of (26)S) were observed. Based on the obtained production systematics, an upper half-life limit of T(1/2) < 79 ns was established from the time-of-flight through the fragment separator. Together with the theoretical lifetime estimates for two-proton decay, this gives a decay energy limit of Q(2p) > 640 keV for (26)S. Analogous limits for (25)P are found as T(1/2) < 38 ns and Q(p) > 110 keV. In the case that the one-proton emission is the main branch of the (26)S decay, a limit Q(2p) > 230 keV would follow for this nucleus. According to these limits, it is likely that (26)S resides in the picosecond life time range  
  Address [Fomichev, AS; Stepantsov, SV; Grigorenko, LV; Chudoba, V; Golovkov, MS; Gorshkov, AV; Gorshkov, VA; Kaminski, G; Krupko, SA; Parfenova, YL; Sidorchuk, SI; Slepnev, RS; Ter-Akopian, GM; Wolski, R] JINR, Flerov Lab Nucl React, RU-141980 Dubna, Russia, Email: fomichev@jinr.ru  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher World Scientific Publ Co Pte Ltd Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0218-3013 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000292644900010 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 693  
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Author Cases, R.; Ros, E.; Zuñiga, J. doi  openurl
  Title Measuring radon concentration in air using a diffusion cloud chamber Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication American Journal of Physics Abbreviated Journal Am. J. Phys.  
  Volume 79 Issue 9 Pages 903-908  
  Keywords cloud chambers; diffusion; radiation effects; radon; student experiments  
  Abstract Radon concentration in air is a major concern in lung cancer studies. A traditional technique used to measure radon abundance is the charcoal canister method. We propose a novel technique using a diffusion cloud chamber. This technique is simpler and can easily be used for physics demonstrations for high school and university students.  
  Address [Cases, R; Ros, E; Zuniga, J] Univ Valencia, CSIC, IFIC, Valencia 22085, Spain, Email: ramon.cases@uv.es  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Amer Assoc Physics Teachers Amer Inst Physics Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0002-9505 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000294064300003 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration no  
  Call Number IFIC @ elepoucu @ Serial 724  
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Author Bustamante, M.; Gago, A.M.; Jones Perez, J. url  doi
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  Title SUSY renormalization group effects in ultra high energy neutrinos Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.  
  Volume 05 Issue 5 Pages 133 - 26pp  
  Keywords Neutrino Physics; Supersymmetric Standard Model; Renormalization Group  
  Abstract We have explored the question of whether the renormalization group running of the neutrino mixing parameters in the Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model is detectable with ultra-high energy neutrinos from active galactic nuclei (AGN). We use as observables the ratios of neutrino fluxes produced at the AGN, focusing on four different neutrino production models: (Phi(0)(v epsilon+(v) over bar epsilon) : Phi(0)(v mu+(v) over bar mu) : Phi(0)(v tau+(v) over bar tau)) = (1 : 2 : 0), (0 : 1 : 0), (1 : 0 : 0), and (1 : 1 : 0). The prospects for observing deviations experimentally are taken into consideration, and we find out that it is necessary to impose a cut-off on the transferred momentum of Q(2) >= 10(7) GeV(2). However, this condition, together with the expected low value of the diffuse AGN neutrino flux, yields a negligible event rate at a km-scale. Cerenkov detector such as IceCube.  
  Address [Bustamante, M; Gago, AM] Pontificia Univ Catolica Peru, Dept Ciencias, Sec Fis, Lima, Peru, Email: mbustamante@pucp.edu.pe  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1126-6708 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000291364500065 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 684  
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Author Hirsch, M.; Reichert, L.; Porod, W. url  doi
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  Title Supersymmetric mass spectra and the seesaw scale Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.  
  Volume 05 Issue 5 Pages 086 - 32pp  
  Keywords Supersymmetry Phenomenology  
  Abstract Supersymmetric mass spectra within two variants of the seesaw mechanism, commonly known as type-II and type-III seesaw, are calculated using full 2-loop RGEs and minimal Supergravity boundary conditions. The type-II seesaw is realized using one pair of 15 and (15) over bar superfields, while the type-III is realized using three copies of 24(M) superfields. Using published, estimated errors on SUSY mass observables attainable at the LHC and in a combined LHC+ILC analysis, we calculate expected errors for the parameters of the models, most notably the seesaw scale. If SUSY particles are within the reach of the ILC, pure mSugra can be distinguished from mSugra plus type-II or type-III seesaw for nearly all relevant values of the seesaw scale. Even in the case when only the much less accurate LHC measurements are used, we find that indications for the seesaw can be found in favourable parts of the parameter space. Since our conclusions crucially depend on the reliability of the theoretically forecasted error bars, we discuss in some detail the accuracies which need to be achieved for the most important LHC and ILC observables before an analysis, such as the one presented here, can find any hints for type-II or type-III seesaw in SUSY spectra.  
  Address [Hirsch, M; Reichert, L] Univ Valencia, CSIC, AHEP Grp, Inst Fis Corpuscular, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: mahirsch@ific.uv.es  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1126-6708 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000291364500018 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 685  
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Author Carrio, F.; Castillo Gimenez, V.; Ferrer, A.; Gonzalez, V.; Higon-Rodriguez, E.; Marin, C.; Moreno, P.; Sanchis, E.; Solans, C.; Valero, A.; Valls Ferrer, J.A. doi  openurl
  Title Optical Link Card Design for the Phase II Upgrade of TileCal Experiment Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Abbreviated Journal IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.  
  Volume 58 Issue 4 Pages 1657-1663  
  Keywords High energy physics instrumentation computing; optical-fiber communication high-speed electronics; programmable logic devices  
  Abstract This paper presents the design of an optical link card developed in the frame of the R&D activities for the phase 2 upgrade of the TileCal experiment. This board, that is part of the evaluation of different technologies for the final choice in the next years, is designed as a mezzanine that can work independently or be plugged in the optical multiplexer board of the TileCal backend electronics. It includes two SNAP 12 optical connectors able to transmit and receive up to 75 Gb/s and one SFP optical connector for lower speeds and compatibility with existing hardware as the read out driver. All processing is done in a Stratix II GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA). Details are given on the hardware design, including signal and power integrity analysis, needed when working with these high data rates and on firmware development to obtain the best performance of the FPGA signal transceivers and for the use of the GBT protocol.  
  Address [Carrio, F; Gonzalez, V; Marin, C; Sanchis, E] Univ Valencia, Dept Elect Engn, E-46100 Valencia, Spain, Email: vicente.gonzalez@uv.es  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0018-9499 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000293975700037 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration no  
  Call Number IFIC @ elepoucu @ Serial 722  
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Author Fujita, Y.; Rubio, B.; Gelletly, W. doi  openurl
  Title Spin-isospin excitations probed by strong, weak and electro-magnetic interactions Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics Abbreviated Journal Prog. Part. Nucl. Phys.  
  Volume 66 Issue 3 Pages 549-606  
  Keywords Gamow-Teller transitions; beta decay; Charge-exchange reactions; Isospin symmetry; High resolution; Proton-rich nuclei  
  Abstract Gamow-Teller (GT) transitions are the most common weak interaction processes of spin-isospin (sigma tau) type in atomic nuclei. They are of interest not only in nuclear physics but also in astrophysics; they play an important role in supernovae explosions and nucleosynthesis. The direct study of weak decay processes, however, gives relatively limited information about GT transitions and the states excited via GT transitions (GT states); beta decay can only access states at excitation energies lower than the decay Q-value, and neutrino-induced reactions have very small cross-sections. However, one should note that beta decay has a direct access to the absolute GT transition strengths B(GT) from a study of half-lives, Q(beta)-values and branching ratios. They also provide information on GT transitions in nuclei far-from-stability. Studies of M1 gamma transitions provide similar information. In contrast, the complementary charge-exchange (CE) reactions, such as the (p, n) or ((3)He, t) reactions at intermediate beam energies and 0 degrees, can selectively excite GT states up to high excitation energies in the final nucleus. It has been found empirically that there is a close proportionality between the cross-sections at 0 degrees and the transition strengths B(GT) in these CE reactions. Therefore, CE reactions are useful tools to study the relative values of B(GT) strengths up to high excitation energies. In recent ((3)He, t) measurements, one order-of-magnitude improvement in the energy resolution has been achieved. This has made it possible to make one-to-one comparisons of GT transitions studied in CE reactions and beta decays. Thus GT strengths in ((3)He, t) reactions can be normalised by the beta-decay values. In addition, comparisons with closely related M1 transitions studied in gamma decay or electron inelastic scattering [(e, e')1, and furthermore with “spin” M I transitions that can be studied by proton inelastic scattering [(p, p')[ have now been made possible. In these comparisons, the isospin quantum number T and associated symmetry structure in the same mass A nuclei (isobars) play a key role. Isospin symmetry can extend our scope even to the structures of unstable nuclei that are far from reach at present unstable beam factories.  
  Address [Fujita, Y] Osaka Univ, Dept Phys, Osaka 5600043, Japan, Email: fujita@rcnp.osaka-u.ac.jp  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0146-6410 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000292473100003 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 692  
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Author Boucenna, M.S.; Hirsch, M.; Morisi, S.; Peinado, E.; Taoso, M.; Valle, J.W.F. url  doi
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  Title Phenomenology of dark matter from A_4 flavor symmetry Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.  
  Volume 05 Issue 5 Pages 037 - 20pp  
  Keywords Cosmology of Theories beyond the SM; Neutrino Physics; Discrete and Finite Symmetries  
  Abstract We investigate a model in which Dark Matter is stabilized by means of a Z(2) parity that results from the same non-abelian discrete flavor symmetry which accounts for the observed patter of neutrino mixing. In our A(4) example the standard model is extended by three extra Higgs doublets and the Z(2) parity emerges as a remnant of the spontaneous breaking of A(4) after electroweak symmetry breaking. We perform an analysis of the parameter space of the model consistent with electroweak precision tests, collider searches and perturbativity. We determine the regions compatible with the observed relic dark matter density and we present prospects for detection in direct as well as indirect Dark Matter search experiments.  
  Address [Boucenna, M. S.; Hirsch, M.; Morisi, S.; Peinado, E.; Taoso, M.; Valle, J. W. F.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, AHEP Grp, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: boucenna@ific.uv.es  
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  Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1126-6708 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes ISI:000291364300037 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration no  
  Call Number IFIC @ elepoucu @ Serial 674  
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