A New Lorentz Violating Model with Particle’s "Maximum Energy"

In Lorentz violating models, the rainbow model or theories of Quantum Gravity are usually discussed, and a common feature of these models is that they assume the particle’s energy have a limited value rather than be infinite derived from the Lorentz model. The introduction of "maximum energy" is considered to be necessary in the combination of Quantum theory and Gravity. However, this paper shows that if we just follow the next three principles: (1)we can define the time in the whole space with a prescribed clock synchronization, (2)the time-space is uniform and the space is isotropic and (3)all the inertial systems are equivalent, then we can totally construct a general coordinate transformation to meet the symmetry of inertial systems, and with a special assumption on the speed of light, we can also construct a non-Lorentz transformation between inertial systems to make the particle’s energy have a limited value. Similar to the usual Lorentz violating models, the non-Lorentz transformation in this paper lead to a new modified disperse relation. We applied the obtained disperse relation to analyze the photon’s arrival time lag effect and found that the "maximum energy" derived in our model is somewhat related to the "maximum energy" assumed in the rainbow model.

Analysis of the energy decay of a viscoelasticity type equation

In this paper, we study the evolution of the energy density of a sequence of solutions of a problem related to a viscoelasticity model where the viscosity term is a pseudo-differential operator of order 2α with α ∈ (0, 1). We calculate the weak limit of the energy density in terms of microlocal defect measures and under special assumption we prove that the viscosity term prevents propagation of concentration and oscillation effects contrary to what happens in the wave equation.

Bracing Zonohedra With Special Faces

The analysis of simpler preliminary design gives useful input for more complicated three-dimensional building frame structure. A zonohedron, as a preliminary structure of design, is a convex polyhedron for which each face possesses central symmetry. We considered zonohedron as a special framework with the special assumption that the polygonal faces can be deformed in such a way that faces remain planar and centrally symmetric, moreover the length of all edges remains unchanged. Introducing some diagonal braces we got a new mechanism. This paper deals with the flexibility of this kind of mechanisms, and investigates the rigidity of the braced framework. The flexibility of the framework can be characterized by some vectors, which represent equivalence classes of the edges. A necessary and sufficient condition for the rigidity of the braced rhombic face zonohedra is posed. A real mechanical construction, based on two simple elements, provides a CAD prototype of these new mechanisms.

The effective equilibrium law for a highly heterogeneous elastic periodic medium

We study the homogenization of the linearized system of elasticity standing for the equilibrium equation of a highly periodic heterogeneous elastic medium submitted to small deformations and made of two different materials: a very rigid material located in a set Fε (ε being the size of the period of the medium) of vertical fibres surrounded by a soft elastic material localized in the set Mε. The ratio between the coefficients of the elasticity tensor of the two materials is assumed to be 1/ε4. We deal with the general case without any special assumption, such as isotropy, on the material.

Effects of 3D Eddy Current Finite Element Formulations on ECT Signals

To obtain the simulated eddy current testing (ECT) signals of steam generator (SG) in nuclear power plant (NPP), nodal-based finite element (FE) analysis with magnetic vector potential (MVP) is usually used. To perform the numerical analysis, we derive the governing equation in terms of MVP and electric scalar potential (ESP) from Maxwell’s equations. To insure the uniqueness of solution, gauge condition has to be considered. In eddy current problems, Coulomb gauge condition (CGC) is usually used. In 2-D or 3-D axis-symmetric analysis, CGC is included during formulation and ESP is eliminated using some special assumption. Because CGC is not used during the formulation in 3-D analysis, we have to include artificially. And because of the heavy computation cost for 3-D analysis modified magnetic vector potential (MMVP) is used by elimination ESP. In this paper, effects of artificial treatment of CGC and elimination of ESP on ECT signal are investigated in order to help for obtaining accurate numerical simulation results.

Derived functors and Hilbert polynomials

Let R be a commutative Noetherian ring, I an ideal, M and N finitely generated R-modules. Assume V(I) [xcap ] Supp (M) [xcap ] Supp (N) consists of finitely many maximal ideals and let λ(Exti(N/InN, M)) denote the length of Exti(N/InN, M). It is shown that λ(Exti(N/InN, M)) agrees with a polynomial in n for n [Gt ] 0, and an upper bound for its degree is given. On the other hand, a simple example shows that some special assumption such as the support condition above is necessary in order to conclude that polynomial growth holds.

Solution of the problem of scattering of water waves by a nearly vertical plate

An approximate solution is determined for the problem of scattering of water waves by a nearly vertical plate, by reducing it to two mixed boundary-value problems (BVP) for Laplace's equation, using perturbation techniques. While the solution of one of these BVP is well-known, the other BVPs is reduced to the problem of solving two uncoupled problems, and the complete solution of the problem under consideration up to first-order accuracy is derived with a special assumption on the shape of the plate and a related approximation. Known results involving the reflection and transmission coefficients are reproduced.

On the interaction of colloidal particles IV. general mathematical theory for two identical particles

A general theory of the interaction of two charged identical colloidal particles of arbitrary shape is developed. An expression for the Helmholtz free energy of the electric double layers is obtained by the methods of statistical mechanics. The condition that there is equilibrium between the ions adsorbed on the surfaces of the colloidal particles and those dissolved in the dispersion medium is accounted for by requiring that the free energy of the whole system be a minimum with respect to variation of the ionic density on the surfaces.The theory presented here is a further development of the work of Verwey and Overbeek. The conclusions of this paper are that in dilute sols, to which the present investigations are restricted, the results of these authors require extension in two directions. First, there is a correction to the mutual energy of two particles, due to the Coulomb interaction of the ions in the bulk of the solution. Secondly, no special assumption concerning the relation between the surface potential (or charge) and interparticle separation need be introduced. The equations set up to determine the free energy of interaction at the same time yield the ‘adsorption isotherm’ for the ion type which is common to the solution and the surface of the particle.

The stability of crystal lattices. III

The energy density of a cubic lattice, homogeneously deformed by a force acting in the direction of one axis, is calculated, and the equilibrium conditions and the stability conditions for any arbitrary small additional deformations are derived. A special assumption is made as to the law of force between the atoms, and the numerical calculations are performed for the face-centred lattice. In this way the strain as a function of the deformation is calculated and, from the stability conditions, the tensile strength is determined. The results are not in agreement with the experimental facts, and the possible reasons for this disagreement are discussed.

On the Virial Equation for Molecular Forces, being Part IV. of a Paper on the Foundations of the Kinetic Theory of Gases

(Abstract.)In the preceding part of this paper I considered the consequences of a special assumption as to the nature of the molecular force between two particles, the particles themselves being still treated as hard spheres. My object was to obtain, by means of rigorous calculation, in as simple a form as possible, a general notion of the effects due to the molecular forces. My present object is to apply this general notion to the formation and interpretation of the Virial Equation.