We analyze focus points in supersymmetric theories, where a parameter’s renormalization group trajectories meet for a family of ultraviolet boundary conditions. We show that in a class of models including minimal supergravity, the up-type Higgs mass has a focus point at the weak scale, where its value is highly insensitive to the universal scalar mass. As a result, scalar masses as large as 2 t...

The Born Inversions are a set of techniques for reconstructing the shape of a flaw based on the scattering of ultrasound from the flaw. One technique is the one-dimensional Born Inversion, which estimates the radius of a flaw in one direction based on one pulse-echo (i.e., backscattering) measurement in that direction. The robustness of this technique with respect to limitations on the availabl...

This paper describes the concept of energy holes in sensor networks, their effects on network lifetime and various techniques to avoid them. The lifespan of sensor networks finish in short duration due to the presence of energy holes. A comparative study of strength and shortcoming of various techniques for combating energy holes problem has been discussed which shows that none of energy balanc...

We discuss in detail the use of the structure function F3(x,Q2) of deep-inelastic neutrino scattering for testing quantum chromodynamics. We show that higher-twist (order l/Q') contributions which are commonly neglected can have a dramatic impact on tests of QCD. With or without such contributions, QCD is entirely consistent with all data. At presentthe data are not accurate enough to determine...

The purpose of this paper is to derive quadrature estimates on compact, homogenous manifolds embedded in Euclidean spaces, via energy functionals associated with a class of group-invariant kernels which are generalizations of zonal kernels on the spheres or radial kernels in euclidean spaces. Our results apply, in particular, to weighted Riesz kernels defined on spheres and certain projective s...

Although there are numerous possibilities to save energy, conservation initiatives often do not tailor their content to the consumer. By considering energy conservation as a one-dimensional construct, where different behaviors have different execution difficulties, we have set out a Rasch-based energy recommender system that provides tailored conservation advice to its users. Through an online ...

T he building sector is the largest energy consumer in the world. Therefore, it is economically, socially, and environmentally signifi cant to reduce the energy consumption of buildings. Achieving substantial energy reduction in buildings may require rethinking the whole processes of design, construction , and operation of a building. This article focuses on the specifi c

We discuss in detail the use of the structure function F,(x, Qs) of deep-inelastic neutrino scattering for testing quantum chromodynamics. QCD is entirely consistent with all data. However, we show that higher-twist (order 1/Q2) contributions, which are commonly neglected, can have a dramatic impact on interpretation of this result. At present the data are not accurate enough to determine the m...