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{Lambda}K*{Lambda}(1116) photoproduction and nucleon resonances

In this presentation, we report our recent studies on the {Lambda}K*{Lambda}(1116) photoproduction off the proton target, using the tree-level Born approximation, via the effective Lagrangian approach. In addition, we include the nine (three- or four-star confirmed) nucleon resonances below the threshold {radical}(s{sub th}){approx_equal}2008 MeV, to interpret the discrepancy between the experiment and previous theoretical studies, in the vicinity of the threshold region. From the numerical studies, we observe that the S{sub 11}(1535) and S11(1650) play an important role for the cross-section enhancement near the {radical}(s{sub th}). It also turns out that, in order to reproduce the data, we have the vector coupling constants gK*S{sub 11}(1535){Lambda} = (7.0{approx}9.0) and gK*S{sub 11}(1650){Lambda} (5.0{approx}6.0).

72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS↗

Ab initio modeling of graphene layer functionalized with boron and nitrogen

We present a computational study of the phenomenon of opening the band gap in graphene by means of functionalization with boron and nitrogen atoms. For most of the considered structures, we observe a nonzero energy gap with the width slightly dependent on the concentration of the substituent atoms. Additionally, elastic properties for graphene functionalized with B/N atoms for concentrations of 2% and 4% have been predicted. N-substitution almost does not influence the elastic moduli of graphene, while changes caused by B-substitution are more remarkable.

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Modelling graphene quantum dot functionalization via ethylene-dinitrobenzoyl

Ethylene-dinitrobenzoyl (EDNB) linked to graphene oxide has been shown to improve the performance of graphene/polymer organic photovoltaics. Its binding conformation on graphene, however, is not yet clear, nor have its effects on work function and optical absorption been explored more generally for graphene quantum dots. In this report, we clarify the linkage of EDNB to GQDs from first principles and show that the binding of the molecule increases the work function of graphene, while simultaneously modifying its absorption in the ultraviolet region.

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Low-lying even-parity meson resonances and spin-flavor symmetry

Based on a spin-flavor extension of chiral symmetry, a novel s-wave meson-meson interaction involving members of the {rho} nonet and of the {pi} octet is introduced, and its predictions are analyzed. The starting point is the SU(6) version of the SU(3)-flavor Weinberg-Tomozawa Lagrangian. SU(6) symmetry-breaking terms are then included to account for the physical meson masses and decay constants in a way that preserves (broken) chiral symmetry. Next, the T-matrix amplitudes are obtained by solving the Bethe-Salpeter equation in a coupled-channel scheme, and the poles are identified with their possible Particle Data Group counterparts. It is shown that most of the low-lying even-parity Particle Data Group meson resonances, especially in the J{sup P}=0{sup +} and 1{sup +} sectors, can be classified according to multiplets of SU(6). The f{sub 0}(1500), f{sub 1}(1420), and some 0{sup +}(2{sup ++}) resonances cannot be accommodated within this scheme, and thus they would be clear candidates to be glueballs or hybrids. Finally, we predict the existence of five exotic resonances (I{>=}3/2 and/or |Y|=2) with masses in the range of 1.4-1.6 GeV, which would complete the 27{sub 1}, 10{sub 3}, and 10{sub 3}* multiplets of SU(3) x SU(2).

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Topological interactions of non-Abelian vortices with quasiparticles in high density QCD

Non-Abelian vortices are topologically stable objects in the color-flavor locked phase of dense QCD. We derive a dual Lagrangian starting with the Ginzburg-Landau effective Lagrangian for the color-flavor locked phase, and obtain topological interactions of non-Abelian vortices with quasiparticles such as U(1){sub B} Nambu-Goldstone bosons (phonons) and massive gluons. We find that the phonons couple to the translational zero modes of the vortices while the gluons couple to their orientational zero modes in the internal space.

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Capturing membrane structure and function in lattice Boltzmann models

Here, we develop a mesoscopic approach to model the nonequilibrium behavior of membranes at the cellular scale. Relying on lattice Boltzmann methods, we develop a solution procedure to recover the Nernst-Planck equations and Gauss's law. A general closure rule is developed to describe mass transport across the membrane, which is able to account for protein-mediated diffusion based on a coarse-grained representation. We demonstrate that our model is able to recover the Goldman equation from first principles and show that hyperpolarization occurs when membrane charging dynamics are controlled by multiple relaxation timescales. The approach provides a promising way to characterize non-equilibrium behaviors that arise due to the role of membranes in mediating transport based on realistic three-dimensional cell geometries.

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Development of a High Resolution, Real Time, Distribution-Level Metering System and Associated Visualization, Modeling, and Data Analysis Functions

NREL is developing measurement devices and a supporting data collection network specifically targeted at electrical distribution systems to support research in this area. This paper describes the measurement network which is designed to apply real-time and high speed (sub-second) measurement principles to distribution systems that are already common for the transmission level in the form of phasor measurement units and related technologies.

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