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Hadronic and electromagnetic fragmentation of ultrarelativistic heavy ions at LHC
(2014)Physical Review. Special Topics. Accelerators and BeamsReliable predictions of yields of nuclear fragments produced in electromagnetic dissociation and hadronic fragmentation of ion beams are of great practical importance in analyzing beam losses and interactions with the beam environment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN as well as for estimating radiation effects of galactic cosmic rays on the spacecraft crew and electronic equipment. The model for predicting the fragmentation of ...Journal Article -
Unlocking the zinc isotope systematics of iron meteorites
(2014)Earth and Planetary Science LettersZinc isotope compositions (δ^66Zn) and concentrations were determined for metal samples of 15 iron meteorites across groups IAB, IIAB, and IIIAB. Also analyzed were troilite and other inclusions from the IAB iron Toluca. Furthermore, the first Zn isotope data are presented for metal-silicate partitioning experiments that were conducted at 1.5 GPa and 1650 K. Three partitioning experiments with run durations of between 10 and 60 min provide ...Journal Article -
Modeling and experimental study to identify arrival-time jitter sources in the presence of a magnetic chicane
(2013)Physical Review. Special Topics. Accelerators and BeamsThe accurate and stable synchronization between electron bunch and external laser is a key requirement for the successful operation of an externally seeded free electron laser. This requirement is particularly stringent when the electron bunch is longitudinally compressed to sub-ps durations. We present an analytical description of the electron bunch arrival-time jitter that, supported by experimental evidence, allows the identification ...Journal Article -
Challenges and benefits of post-lithium-ion batteries
(2020)New Journal of ChemistryAt present, rechargeable batteries composed of sodium, magnesium and aluminum are gaining attention as potentially less toxic and more economical alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. From this perspective, the last two decades have seen a surge of reports on various anodes and cathodes for post-lithium-ion batteries, including sodium-, magnesium-, and aluminum-ion batteries. Moreover, the new electrochemical concept of dual-ion batteries, ...Journal Article -
Cyclotrons with fast variable and/or multiple energy extraction
(2013)Physical Review. Special Topics. Accelerators and BeamsWe discuss the possibility in principle of stripping extraction in combination with reverse bends in isochronous separate-sector cyclotrons (and/or fixed field alternating gradient accelerators). If one uses reverse bends between the sectors (instead of or in combination with drifts) and places stripper foils at the sector exit edges, the stripped beam has a reduced bending radius and it should be able to leave the cyclotron within the ...Journal Article -
Infections with the microbe Cardinium in the Dolichopodidae and other Empidoidea
(2013)Journal of Insect ScienceMaternally transmitted reproductive parasites such as Wolbachia and Cardinium can drastically reshape reproduction in their hosts. Beyond skewing sex ratios towards females, these microbes can also cause cytoplasmic incompatibility. Wolbachia probably infects two thirds of insects, but far less is known about the occurrence or action of other bacteria with potentially similar effects. In contrast with the two more widespread reproductive ...Journal Article -
Measurement of J/ψ and ψ(2S) Prompt Double-Differential Cross Sections in pp Collisions at √s=7 TeV
(2015)Physical Review LettersThe double-differential cross sections of promptly produced J/ψ and ψ(2S) mesons are measured in pp collisions at √s=7 TeV, as a function of transverse momentum pT and absolute rapidity |y|. The analysis uses J/ψ and ψ(2S) dimuon samples collected by the CMS experiment, corresponding to integrated luminosities of 4.55 and 4.90 fb−1, respectively. The results are based on a two-dimensional analysis of the dimuon invariant mass and decay ...Journal Article -
Measurement of the tt¯ production cross section in pp collisions at √s=8 TeV in dilepton final states containing one τ lepton
(2014)Physics Letters BThe top-quark pair production cross section is measured in final states with one electron or muon and one hadronically decaying τ lepton from the process tt→(ℓνℓ)(τντ)bb-, where ℓ=e,μ. The data sample corresponds to an integrated luminosity of 19.6 fb-1 collected with the CMS detector in proton-proton collisions at √s=8 TeV. The measured cross section σtt-=257±3 (stat)±24 (syst)±7 (lumi) pb, assuming a top-quark mass of 172.5 GeV, is ...Journal Article -
Numeric and graphic risk information processing of high and low numerates in the intuitive and deliberative decision modes: An eye-tracker study
(2014)Judgment and Decision MakingThe influence of numeracy on information processing of two risk communication formats (percentage and pictograph) was examined using an eye tracker. A sample from the general population (N = 159) was used. In intuitive and deliberative decision conditions, the participants were presented with a hypothetical scenario presenting a test result. The participants indicated their feelings and their perceived risk, evoked by a 17% risk level. ...Journal Article -
Stranded on a low-carbon planet: Implications of climate policy for the phase-out of coal-based power plants
(2015)Technological Forecasting and Social ChangeJournal Article