Warm inflation, neutrinos and dark matter: a minimal extension of the Standard Model

We show that warm inflation can be realized within a minimal extension of the Standard Model with three right-handed neutrinos, three complex scalars and a gauged lepton/B-L U(1) symmetry. This simple model can address all the shortcomings of the Standard Model that are not related to fine-tuning, within general relativity, with distinctive experimental signatures that can be probed in the near future. The inflaton field emerges from the collective breaking of the U(1) symmetry, and interacts with two of the right-handed neutrinos, sustaining a high-temperature radiation bath during inflation. The discrete interchange symmetry of the model protects the scalar potential against large thermal corrections and leads to a stable inflaton remnant at late times which can account for dark matter. Consistency of the model and agreement with Cosmic Microwave Background observations naturally yield light neutrino masses below 0.1 eV, while thermal leptogenesis occurs naturally after a smooth exit from inflation into the radiation era.

Analisis Bilangan Richardson (Ri) untuk Stabilitas Atmosfer Iklim Mikro pada Maret 2021 di Konawe Selatan

A microclimate is a complex of environmental variables that affect plants, including temperature, radiation, humidity, and wind. One of the additional atmospheric parameters that can be relevant in microclimate studies is the condition of atmospheric stability. The Richardson number derived from the temperature gradient and wind speed can determine the inversion interval in the atmosphere. The research was conducted at the Konawe Selatan Climatology Station to describe the condition of atmospheric stability and the convection process by calculating dynamic stability based on wind and temperature data at the level of 2 meters, 4 meters, and 7 meters in March 2021 from automatic tools. Based on observations in Condition 1, the atmosphere was seen in the morning dominated by neutral conditions, unstable in the afternoon, and stable in the afternoon. In condition 2 the atmosphere on a not rainy day and a rainy day in the morning was dominated by neutral conditions, free convection during the day, and forced convection at night. Free convection illustrated that the wind in the observation area was still dominated by monsoons and was still entering the rainy season. Also, forced convection illustrated that there was orographic rain; this was supported by the topography of the observation area, which was close to the hills and the Boroboro Mountains.

Methodology for identifying gaseous constituents of the atmosphere

Methodology for the analysis of concentrations of gaseous composite of atmosphere by the corresponding infrared (IR) spectrum, measured with the help of trajectory spectroradiometers (TSR) is observed. The developed algorithm for mathematical processing of the measurement results is briefly described, including the detection and estimation of the concentrations of the sought gases using the notch filtration of their spectral components, which makes it possible to significantly reduce the concentration identification error. The spectra of various substances in the mid-IR range are considered, and the results of approbation of the technique based on the TSR model with an external high-temperature radiation source on a 1 m path are presented.

TCAD AND SPICE MODELING OF SILICON VLSI ELEMENTS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT FOR TEMPERATURE, RADIATION AND AGING EFFECTS

RAD-THERM-AGING versions of TCAD and SPICE models have been developed for BiCMOS VLSI components with submicron and nanometer sizes, taking into account for various types of radiation effects, temperatures in the wide range of -260°C…+300°C and aging during long-term operation.

Achieving Chinese Carbon Neutrality Based on Water–Temperature–Radiation–Land Coupling Use

Facing irreversible and catastrophic changes on the earth, China has committed to peak the net carbon emission by 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The pledge requires significant mitigation immediately and sustainably. Considering this background, some perspectives are given in this article based on the comprehensive use of natural resources. First, utilizing the STIRPAT (stochastic impacts by regression on population, affluence, and technology) model and statistical data, net carbon emissions of provinces in China are anticipated, which lays a foundation for the further “three-step” carbon neutralization route. Second, a strategy of water–temperature–radiation–land coupling use is proposed, considering 1) the carbon emission cut, which relies on comparing the energy intensity and energy structure in China with those in developed countries; 2) the carbon sink increase, which depends on the evaluation of constraints of hydrometeorological factors on ecological productivity. Finally, the necessity and possibility of carbon trading and redistribution of the natural resources are discussed to ensure that China's national net carbon emission would be reduced to zero by 2060.

A comparative analysis of flame temperature, radiation behaviors and NOx emission of an oil burner fueled with nano biodiesel blend fuel containing suspended energetic and non-energetic metal nanoparticles

This study presents a comparative experimental approach to analyze flame temperature, emissions and radiation behaviors of an oil furnace fueled with nano biodiesel blend fuel containing suspended energetic and non-energetic nanoparticles (NPs). Iron NPs were used as energetic nanoparticles and alumina (Al2O3) was selected as non-energetic NPs. A dilute homogeneous mixture (500 ppm) was provided from each NPs in B20 blend fuel. The fuels were burned in an oil burner subsequently and Infrared Radiation (IR) images of flame, profiles of flame temperature, luminous and total radiation and NOx and CO emissions were gauged and compared. Measurements showed that both NPs improve the evaporation rate of fuel droplets and displace the peak of flame temperature to the flame upstream region. Moreover, nano biodiesel blend fuel containing energetic iron NPs elevates flame temperature while the non-energetic alumina NPs reduce the peak of flame temperature. In Addition, both NPs strengthen the nucleation and growth of intermediate soot particles. These fuels containing suspended particles, also lead to an increase in the intermediate soot particles content of flame and flame emissivity. This increases IR, luminous and total flame radiation. The improvement of average flame radiative flux for nano biodiesel blend fuel containing energetic iron NPs and non-energetic alumina NPs are as high as 25% and 10%, respectively. Also, using energetic iron NPs and non-energetic alumina NPs in B20 fuel reduces the NOx emission by 13% and 11%, respectively.

How much the response of rice genotypes to water deficit at the reproductive phase is dependent from environmental conditions?

Rice crop is known as particularly sensitive to water deficit, especially during the reproductive phase when growth of vegetative organs and formation of spikelets are simultaneous. Many works have focused on the response of rice plants to water deficits varying in timing, duration and intensity. Oppositely, the impact of the environmental conditions on the response to a given water deficit remains largely unknown. In order to test it, two experiments under contrasted conditions of temperature, radiation and VPD were conducted on six genotypes in greenhouse in Brazil (S) and in growth chamber in France (GC). The plants were submitted to the same mild water deficit at the reproductive phase, by adjusting FTSW at 0.4. Under irrigation, plant growth rate was reduced and crop duration extended in GC in relation to S: ultimately, this trade-off resulted in similar plant height and biomass in both environments. Under water deficit and in both environments, elongation rate decreased and was associated with an increase in soluble sugars in stem and flag leaf, while starch was reduced in S and negligible in GC because of the low radiation. This common biochemical response displayed a large gradient of values across environments and genotypes, but differentially impacted the branch and spikelet formation on the developing panicle: in carbon limiting conditions (GC), the increase in soluble sugars was associated with the reduction in branch and spikelet number, and conversely in S. At the morphological level, the maintenance of spikelet number on the panicle was correlated with the maintenance of flag leaf width in all genotypes and conditions, that was discussed according to the maintenance of the apical meristem size. Genotypes were discriminated and the study underlined the global tolerance of Cirad 409 and sensitivity of IAC 25.