EVIDENCE FOR TWO NEUTRAL PIONS

2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (supp01c) ◽  
pp. 919-921 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. A. PERKINS

Experimental results from π-, K-, Σ- capture, [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] annihilations in liquid H2 show that the fraction of captures and annihilations from atomic P states is less than 5% in agreement with theoretical expectations. However, an anomalously large fraction from P states by a factor of ten is inferred from the branching ratios for the reactions [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] at rest in liquid H2 and liquid D2 respectively. One explanation for this inconsistenct is that the reaction [Formula: see text] is occurring from an atomic S state of protnium, which is possible if the two π0's are not identical. It should be noted that a second neutral pion (with different lifetime and decay properties) was observed in antinucleon-nucleon reactions in a 1964 experiment. We describe two experimental tests, one to determine whether [Formula: see text] can occur from an atomic S state, and another to search for the π0π0 decay mode of neutral vector mesons with JPC = 1--.

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (20) ◽  
pp. 3337-3346
Author(s):  
A. I. AHMADOV ◽  
E. A. KURAEV ◽  
M. K. VOLKOV

Differential distributions in the π0π0γ system created in the annihilation channel of an electron–positron collision are considered. The energy fractions of the pions (Dalitz-plot) distribution are presented in a general form and in approximation of intermediate vector mesons (excited and ordinary ones). It is pointed out that in relevant experiments the generalized polarizability of the neutral pion can be measured. Numerical illustrations are presented.


Author(s):  
Francisco Lamas ◽  
Miguel A. M. Ramirez ◽  
Antonio Carlos Fernandes

Flow Induced Motions are always an important subject during both design and operational phases of an offshore platform life. These motions could significantly affect the performance of the platform, including its mooring and oil production systems. These kind of analyses are performed using basically two different approaches: experimental tests with reduced models and, more recently, with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) dynamic analysis. The main objective of this work is to present a new approach, based on an analytical methodology using static CFD analyses to estimate the response on yaw motions of a Tension Leg Wellhead Platform on one of the several types of motions that can be classified as flow-induced motions, known as galloping. The first step is to review the equations that govern the yaw motions of an ocean platform when subjected to currents from different angles of attack. The yaw moment coefficients will be obtained using CFD steady-state analysis, on which the yaw moments will be calculated for several angles of attack, placed around the central angle where the analysis is being carried out. Having the force coefficients plotted against the angle values, we can adjust a polynomial curve around each analysis point in order to evaluate the amplitude of the yaw motion using a limit cycle approach. Other properties of the system which are flow-dependent, such as damping and added mass, will also be estimated using CFD. The last part of this work consists in comparing the analytical results with experimental results obtained at the LOC/COPPE-UFRJ laboratory facilities.


1994 ◽  
Vol 09 (05) ◽  
pp. 399-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.N. TABACHENKO

The energy dependence of the electric dipole amplitude, the total and differential cross-sections of the photoproduction of neutral pions off protons near threshold is given. The amplitude of process is a sum of the LET prediction and the additional term connected with the chiral symmetry breaking interaction. The simple K-matrix calculations are used to estimate the change in the electric dipole amplitude and the total and differential cross-sections between π0p and π+n thresholds.


2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 477-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. F.R. SANTOS ◽  
R. C. S. S. ALVARENGA ◽  
J. C. L. RIBEIRO ◽  
L. O CASTRO ◽  
R. M. SILVA ◽  
...  

Abstract This work developed experimental tests and numerical models able to represent the mechanical behavior of prisms made of ordinary and high strength concrete blocks. Experimental tests of prisms were performed and a detailed micro-modeling strategy was adopted for numerical analysis. In this modeling technique, each material (block and mortar) was represented by its own mechanical properties. The validation of numerical models was based on experimental results. It was found that the obtained numerical values of compressive strength and modulus of elasticity differ by 5% from the experimentally observed values. Moreover, mechanisms responsible for the rupture of the prisms were evaluated and compared to the behaviors observed in the tests and those described in the literature. Through experimental results it is possible to conclude that the numerical models have been able to represent both the mechanical properties and the mechanisms responsible for failure.


Author(s):  
G. Mimmi

Abstract In a previous paper the author proposed a method to reduce the periodic variation in flow rate for an external gear pump. To verify the experimental results, a series of experimental tests on a expressly realized gear pump, was carried out. The pump was equipped with relieving grooves milled into the side plates. The tests were done on a closed piping specifically realized and equipped for measuring the instantaneous flow rate of the fluid through a wedge-shaped hot film probe.


1998 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 096369359800700 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Gutiérrez ◽  
G. Di Salvo ◽  
J.M. Mieres ◽  
L. Mogensen ◽  
E. Shahidi ◽  
...  

In this paper we outline the development of an all-in-one composite reinforcing formwork system for manufacturing reinforced concrete elements, in particular, we describe the main experimental tests carried out on an 8 metre beam using high strength concrete poured and bonded on a hybrid, glass/carbon fibre formwork.


2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 1750066
Author(s):  
Kosim Olimov ◽  
K. G. Gulamov ◽  
Khusniddin K. Olimov ◽  
Sagdulla L. Lutpullaev ◽  
Vladimir V. Lugovoy ◽  
...  

The partial inelasticity coefficients of baryon fragments of oxygen nuclei and pions were investigated and the full inelasticity coefficient was determined for the first time in [Formula: see text] collisions at [Formula: see text]. The fraction of kinetic energy of incident proton in [Formula: see text] collisions at [Formula: see text] spent on formation of all the baryon fragments and production of charged and neutral pions was found. The experimental results were compared with those obtained in other experiments at high energies. The experimental full inelasticity coefficient in [Formula: see text] collisions at [Formula: see text] was reproduced well by calculations within the framework of Glauber model of multiple scatterings in hadron–nucleus collisions.


Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aniela Kaminska ◽  
Andrzej Ożadowicz

Energy used for lighting is one of the major components of total energy consumption in buildings. Nowadays, buildings have a great potential to reduce their energy consumption, but to achieve this purpose additional efforts are indispensable. In this study, the need for energy savings evaluation before the implementation of lighting control algorithms for a specified building is highlighted. Therefore, experimental tests have been carried out in a university building with laboratories and other rooms, equipped with KNX building automation system. A dimmable control strategy has been investigated, dependent on daylight illuminance. Moreover, a relationship between external and internal daylight illuminance levels has been evaluated as well. Based on the experimental results, the authors proposed a method for the rough estimation of electrical energy savings. Since, according to the EN 15232 standard, Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) play an important role in buildings’ energy efficiency improvements, the BACS efficiency factors from this standard have been used to verify the experimental results presented in the paper. The potential to reduce energy consumption from lighting in non-residential buildings by 28% for offices and 24% for educational buildings has been confirmed, but its dependence on specific building parameters has been discussed as well.


Author(s):  
Judith Ann Bamberger ◽  
Greg F. Piepel ◽  
Carl W. Enderlin ◽  
Brett G. Amidan ◽  
Alejandro Heredia-Langner

Understanding how uncertainty manifests itself in complex experiments is important for developing the testing protocol and interpreting the experimental results. This paper describes experimental and measurement uncertainties, and how they can depend on the order of performing experimental tests. Experiments with pulse-jet mixers in tanks at three scales were conducted to characterize the performance of transient-developing periodic flows in Newtonian slurries. Other test parameters included the simulant, solids concentration, and nozzle exit velocity. Critical suspension velocity and cloud height were the metrics used to characterize Newtonian slurry flow associated with mobilization and mixing. During testing, near-replicate and near-repeat tests were conducted. The experimental results were used to quantify the combined experimental and measurement uncertainties using standard deviations and percent relative standard deviations (%RSD) The uncertainties in critical suspension velocity and cloud height tend to increase with the values of these responses. Hence, the %RSD values are the more appropriate summary measure of near-replicate testing and measurement uncertainty.


Author(s):  
Mojtaba Haghgoo ◽  
Mohammad Rezasefat ◽  
Ali Mahmoudi ◽  
Hashem Babaei

In this paper, the dynamic plastic response of isosceles triangular plates under hydrodynamic loads was investigated experimentally using a drop hammer machine. To do this, a series of experimental tests were carried out on mild steel triangular plates with different thicknesses to bring insight into the effect of geometry and mechanical properties of the plate on the deformation of specimens, which were impacted by a piston-induced pressure wave inside a water tube. The effects of various impact loads originated from different drop hammer standoff distances, and hammer weights concerning variations of deflection of the center of mass were described. The experimental results were presented in terms of deflection of the center of mass of the plates and deflection profiles. The experimental results showed that the plate with lower thickness experienced higher deflection-to-thickness ratio. An empirical model was also proposed based on new dimensionless numbers for triangular plates in order to predict the ratio of deflection of the center of mass to thickness. The dimensionless numbers considered the effects of plate geometry, hydrodynamic applied load, and mechanical properties of materials. Comparison between the experimental results and empirical predictions demonstrated that the suggested model is accurate enough to predict of the response of isosceles triangular plates under hydrodynamic loads.


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