The angular correlation of the electrons emitted in the neutrinoless double beta decay (0ν2β) is presented using a general Lorentz invariant effective Lagrangian for the leptonic and hadronic charged weak currents. We show that the coefficient K in the angular correlation dΓ/d cos θ ∝ (1 − K cos θ) is essentially independent of the nuclear matrix element models and present its numerical values ...

A number of recent experiments have showed that surfactants can modify the growth mode of an epitaxial film, suppressing islanding and promoting layer-by-layer growth. Here I introduce a set of coupled equations to describe the nonequilibrium roughening of an interface covered with a thin surfactant layer. The surfactant may drive the system into a novel phase, in which the surface roughness is...

A simple model of cost innovation in a monetary economy is presented that illustrates the essentially dynamic model of Schumpeter involving breaking the circular flow of capital is logically consistent with the General Equilibrium (GE) model of an exchange and production economy. The GE model as presented by Arrow, Debreu and McKenzie is a nonprocess model; and the original theory deals with th...

We consider models of evolving networks $$\left\{ {\mathcal {G}}_n:n\ge 0\right\} $$ modulated by two parameters: an attachment function $$f:{\mathbb {N}}_0 \rightarrow {\mathbb {R}}_+$$ and a (possibly random) sequence m_i:i\ge 1\right\} . Starting with single vertex, at each discrete step $$i\ge 1$$ new vertex $$v_i$$ enters the system $$m_i\ge edges which it sequentially connects to pre-exis...

Poly-trans-[(2-carboxyethyl) germasesquioxane] (Ge-132) is the most common organic germanium compound. The ingestion of Ge-132 promotes bile secretion. We assessed the rat caecal characteristics after the administration of Ge-132 and raffinose, a prebiotic oligosaccharide, because both Ge-132 and some prebiotics can change the fecal color to yellow. We also compared the changes in the caecal fl...

In this article, we respond to Shultziner’s critique that argues identical twins are more alike not because of genetic similarity, but because they select into more similar environments and respond to stimuli in comparable ways, and these effects bias twin model estimates to such an extent that they are invalid. The essay further argues that the theory and methods that undergird twin models, as...

BACKGROUND/AIMS To evaluate associations between delayed gastric emptying (GE) assessed by the octanoic acid breath test and upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. METHODS A historical, prospective study included 111 consecutive symptomatic adults referred for a GE breath test because of upper abdominal symptoms suggestive of delayed GE. Exclusion criteria included underlying organic disease a...

glycidol undergoing 100 % transformation into 3-MCPD (reference value) (NaCl) [TF=0.67] GE stearate (NaCl) [TF=0.85] GE linolenate (NaCl) [TF=0.67] GE oleate (NaCl) [TF=0.71] glycidol undergoing 100 % transformation into 3-MBPD (reference value) (NaBr) [TF=0.48] GE stearate (NaBr) [TF=0.51] GE linolenate (NaBr) [TF=0.31] Linear (GE linolenate (NaBr) [TF=0.31]) Challenges in Analysing Glycidyl F...

Germanium (Ge) is an optically active material with the advantages of Si-CMOS compatibility and monolithic integration. It has great potential to be used as the light emitter for Si photonics. Tensile strain and n-type doping are two key properties in Ge to achieve optical gain. This thesis mainly focuses on: (1) physical understandings of the threshold behavior of Ge-on-Si bulk laser and the t...