Limits On The Core Radii Of JVAS/CLASS Gravitational Lenses

2005 ◽  
Vol 201 ◽  
pp. 492-493
Author(s):  
M. Norbury ◽  
N. J. Jackson ◽  
I. W. A. Browne ◽  
P. N. Wilkinson ◽  
D. Rusin
Keyword(s):  
Gravitational Lensing ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Network Data ◽  
Gravitational Lenses ◽  
Core Radius ◽  
Radio Observations ◽  
The Core ◽  
Upper Limit

Gravitational lenses typically consist of either two or four images (doubles and quads) of the background source. However, it has been shown that gravitational lensing by transparent extended matter distributions should produce an odd number of images. An upper limit for the flux of the missing ‘odd image’ can be obtained using high sensitivity radio observations, such as 5GHz MERLIN (Multi-Element Radio Linked Interferometer Network) data. Limits on the ‘odd image’ flux can then be converted into an upper limit on the core radius of the lensing galaxy.

scholarly journals Modification of the Core Overshoot Treatment

2002 ◽  
Vol 207 ◽  
pp. 736-738
Author(s):  
Jong-Hak Woo ◽  
Pierre Demaque ◽  
Sukyoung Yi
Keyword(s):  
Conventional Method ◽  
Integral Constraint ◽  
Core Radius ◽  
Low Mass Stars ◽  
The Core ◽  
Upper Limit ◽  
Low Mass

Following Roxburgh's integral constraint, we implemented an upper limit of overshoot in the conventional method of α parameterization in order to remove an overly large overshoot effect for low-mass stars. The erroneously large effect of overshoot due to the failure of α parameterization can be effectively corrected by limiting the amount of overshoot to 15 % of the core radius.

scholarly journals Gravitational Lensing by Elliptical Galaxies

2005 ◽  
Vol 201 ◽  
pp. 490-491
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Mortlock ◽  
Rachel L. Webster
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Gravitational Lensing ◽  
Velocity Dispersion ◽  
High Redshift ◽  
Elliptical Galaxies ◽  
Line Of Sight ◽  
Density Parameter ◽  
Core Radius ◽  
The Core ◽  
Weakly Dependent

The probability that high-redshift quasars are gravitationally-lensed by intervening galaxies increases rapidly with the cosmological constant, ΩΛ0 (whilst being only weakly dependent on the density parameter, Ωm0), and the low number of lenses observed implies that ΩΛ0 ≲ 0.7 (e.g. Kochanek 1996). One of many uncertainties has been the (small) core radii of elliptical galaxies, which, at least naively, reduce their lensing cross-section. However, if ellipticals are normalised relative to their observed line-of-sight velocity dispersion, σ||, then increasing the core radius must result in an increased mass normalisation (specified by the assymptotic velocity dispersion, σ∞).

scholarly journals Influence of Gravitational Lensing on Estimates of Ω in Neutral Hydrogen

1996 ◽  
Vol 173 ◽  
pp. 97-98
Author(s):  
Matthias Bartelmann ◽  
Abraham Loeb
Keyword(s):  
Observational Data ◽  
Gravitational Lensing ◽  
Column Density ◽  
Spiral Galaxies ◽  
Neutral Hydrogen ◽  
Absorption Lines ◽  
Gravitational Lenses ◽  
High Column

A wealth of observational data supports the commonly held view that damped Lyman-α (Lyα) absorption in QSO spectra is associated with neutral-hydrogen (HI) disks in spiral galaxies. Most of the HI probed by QSO absorption lines is traced by damped Lyα lines because of their high column densities, N > 1020 cm–2. The spiral galaxies hosting the HI disks can act as gravitational lenses on the QSOs. If the HI column density increases towards the center of the disks, as suggested by observations of local galaxies, the magnification bias preferentially selects for high column-density systems. The estimates of HI in damped Lyα systems can then systematically be distorted by gravitational lensing.

A high-sensitivity dual-sample synchronous detection photonic crystal fiber sensor

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150306
Author(s):  
Pibin Bing ◽  
Guifang Wu ◽  
Zhongyang Li ◽  
Sheng Yuan ◽  
Hongtao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photonic Crystal ◽  
Photonic Crystal Fiber ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Synchronous Detection ◽  
Crystal Fiber ◽  
The Core ◽  
Wavelength Sensitivity ◽  
Air Hole

The photonic crystal fiber (PCF) sensor based on surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology has flexibility in birefringence, negative dispersion, effective area and nonlinearity and has become a widely studied new fiber. However, there are many problems in the practical application of the sensor, such as complex structure design, not easy to prepare, the low sensitivity of sensing detection, narrow range of refractive index detection of analytes, which greatly limits the application range and functions of PCF sensors. To solve the above problems, this paper adopts a structure with a longer vertical distance between the D-shaped large air hole channel and the core. The energy of the core conduction mode is better limited by the cladding to transmit in the core, and the plasma mode is enhanced, which can effectively increase the wavelength sensitivity. In this paper, the hexagonal double-clad air hole structure and the D-type structure are combined to ensure a simple structure and facilitate manufacturing and production, while the wavelength sensitivity is also greatly improved. The wavelength sensitivity of the dual sample channel can reach up to 16200 nm/RIU and 15800 nm/RIU, which has broad application prospects in the field of high-sensitivity detection.

High Sensitivity Radio Observations of NGC 4151

1992 ◽  
pp. 338-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Pedlar ◽  
M. Kukula ◽  
D. Longley ◽  
D. Axon ◽  
S. Baum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Radio Observations ◽  
Ngc 4151

scholarly journals High-Sensitivity Large-Area Photodiode Read-Out Using a Divide-and-Conquer Technique

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (21) ◽  
pp. 6316
Author(s):  
Guillermo Royo ◽  
Carlos Sánchez-Azqueta ◽  
Concepción Aldea ◽  
Santiago Celma
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Divide And Conquer ◽  
Transimpedance Amplifier ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Signal To Noise ◽  
Remarkable Improvement ◽  
The Core ◽  
Novel Technique

In this letter, we present a novel technique to increase the sensitivity of optical read-out with large integrated photodiodes (PD). It consists of manufacturing the PD in several pieces, instead of a single device, and connecting a dedicated transimpedance amplifier (TIA) to each of these pieces. The output signals of the TIAs are combined, achieving a higher signal-to-noise ratio than with the traditional approach. This work shows a remarkable improvement in the sensitivity and transimpedance without the need for additional modifications or compensation techniques. As a result, an increase in sensitivity of 7.9 dBm and transimpedance of 8.7 dBΩ for the same bandwidth is achieved when dividing the photodiode read-out into 16 parallel paths. The proposed divide-and-conquer technique can be applied to any TIA design, and it is also independent of the core amplifier structure and fabrication process, which means it is compatible with every technology allowing the integration of PDs.

scholarly journals Optical and X-ray observations of stellar winds in Wolf-Rayet binaries

1995 ◽  
Vol 163 ◽  
pp. 262-270
Author(s):  
A. M. Cherepashchuk
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Core Temperature ◽  
Stellar Winds ◽  
Radial Expansion ◽  
Core Radius ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Core ◽  
Basic Conclusion ◽  
Helium Stars ◽  
Colliding Winds

New spectrophotometric, photometric and polarimetric observations of V444 Cygni confirm the basic conclusion that the WN5 star has a small core radius (rc < 4 R⊙) and a high core temperature (Tc > 60 000 K), which are characteristic of massive helium stars. Values of rc < 3 — 6 R⊙ and Tc > 70 000 — 90 000 K for the core of the WN7 star in the Cygnus X-3 system agree well with this conclusion. A clumping structure of WR winds is suggested. X-ray observations of colliding winds in WR+O binaries suggest radial expansion and anomalous chemical composition of WR winds.

scholarly journals Acute myocardial injury is common in patients with COVID-19 and impairs their prognosis

Heart ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 106 (15) ◽  
pp. 1154-1159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-Fu Wei ◽  
Fang-Yang Huang ◽  
Tian-Yuan Xiong ◽  
Qi Liu ◽  
Hong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Myocardial Injury ◽  
Troponin T ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Vasoactive Agents ◽  
A Value ◽  
Upper Limit ◽  
Acute Myocardial Injury ◽  
High Sensitivity Troponin T

ObjectiveWe sought to explore the prevalence and immediate clinical implications of acute myocardial injury in a cohort of patients with COVID-19 in a region of China where medical resources are less stressed than in Wuhan (the epicentre of the pandemic).MethodsWe prospectively assessed the medical records, laboratory results, chest CT images and use of medication in a cohort of patients presenting to two designated covid-19 treatment centres in Sichuan, China. Outcomes of interest included death, admission to an intensive care unit (ICU), need for mechanical ventilation, treatment with vasoactive agents and classification of disease severity. Acute myocardial injury was defined by a value of high-sensitivity troponin T (hs-TnT) greater than the normal upper limit.ResultsA total of 101 cases were enrolled from January to 10 March 2020 (average age 49 years, IQR 34–62 years). Acute myocardial injury was present in 15.8% of patients, nearly half of whom had a hs-TnT value fivefold greater than the normal upper limit. Patients with acute myocardial injury were older, with a higher prevalence of pre-existing cardiovascular disease and more likely to require ICU admission (62.5% vs 24.7%, p=0.003), mechanical ventilation (43.5% vs 4.7%, p<0.001) and treatment with vasoactive agents (31.2% vs 0%, p<0.001). Log hs-TnT was associated with disease severity (OR 6.63, 95% CI 2.24 to 19.65), and all of the three deaths occurred in patients with acute myocardial injury.ConclusionAcute myocardial injury is common in patients with COVID-19 and is associated with adverse prognosis.

scholarly journals Radio Observations of Small Diameter Sources in the Direction of Old Supernova Remnants

1983 ◽  
Vol 101 ◽  
pp. 287-288
Author(s):  
E. Fürst ◽  
W. Reich ◽  
W. Hirth
Keyword(s):  
Star Formation ◽  
Supernova Remnants ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Interstellar Matter ◽  
Radio Observations ◽  
Physical Association

Radio observations with high sensitivity have shown that lots of more or less compact structures can be found in the field of extended and old supernova remnants (SNRs). These small diameter sources have been subject to many recent observations. The aim of these studies is to infer a possible physical association of these sources with the SNR shell. The interest in this link is based on various aspects, instabilities of shocked interstellar matter, star formation, etc.

scholarly journals Modelling the Characteristics of Ring-Shaped Magnetoelastic Force Sensor in Mohri’s Configuration

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Ostaszewska-Liżewska ◽  
Roman Szewczyk ◽  
Peter Raback ◽  
Mika Malinen
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Force Sensor ◽  
Inhomogeneous Distribution ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
The Core ◽  
Magnetoelastic Effect ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Distribution Of Stresses ◽  
Good Agreement

Magnetoelastic force sensors exhibit high sensitivity and robustness. One commonly used configuration of force sensor with a ring-shaped core was presented by Mohri at al. In this configuration force is applied in the direction of a diameter of the core. However, due to inhomogeneous distribution of stresses, model of such sensor has not been presented yet. This paper is filling the gap presenting a new method of modelling the magnetoelastic effect, which is especially suitable for the finite element method. The presented implementation of proposed model is in good agreement with experimental data and creates new possibilities of modelling other devices utilizing magnetoelastic effect.

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