We discuss a new approach to the problem of quantum gravity in which the quantum mechanical structures that are traditionally fixed, such as the Fubini-Study metric in the Hilbert space of states, become dynamical and so implement the idea of gravitizing the quantum.
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P(VDF-TrFE)/BaTiO3 nanoparticle composite films mediate piezoelectric stimulation and promote differentiation of SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells [PDF]
Poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene, P(VDF-TrFE)) and P(VDF-TrFE)/barium titanate nanoparticle (BTNP) films are prepared and tested as substrates for neuronal stimulation through direct piezoelectric effect. Films are characterized in terms of surface, mechanical, and piezoelectric features before in vitro testing on SH-SY5Y cells. In particular,
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Are Fairness Perceptions Shaped by Income Inequality? Evidence from Latin America [PDF]
A common assumption in the literature is that the level of income inequality shapes individuals' beliefs about whether the income distribution is fair (``fairness views,'' for short). However, individuals do not directly observe income inequality (which often leads to large misperceptions), nor do they consider all inequities to be unfair.
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Large and temperature-independent piezoelectric response in Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-BaTiO3-PbTiO3 [PDF]
The temperature dependence of elastic, dielectric, and piezoelectric properties of (65-x)Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-xBaTiO335-PbTiO3 ceramics with x=0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 was investigated. Compound with x=2 was found to exhibit a large piezoelectric response (d31=-170 pC/N, d33=530 pC/N at 300 K).
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Revisiting the Quantum Group Symmetry of Diatomic Molecules [PDF]
We propose a q-deformed model of the anharmonic vibrations in diatomic molecules. We analyse the applicability of the model to the phenomenological Dunham's expansion by comparing with experimental data. Our methodology involves a global consistency analysis of the parameters that determine the q-deformed system, when compared with fitted vibrational ...
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Identification of salt tolerance-related genes of Lactobacillus plantarum D31 and T9 strains by genomic analysis [PDF]
Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to identify salt tolerance-related genes of Lactobacillus plantarum D31 and T9 strains, isolated from Chinese traditional fermented food, by genomic analysis. Methods Tolerance of L.
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Piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride-based epoxy composites produced by combined uniaxial compression and poling [PDF]
We present a simple, efficient method, which combines uniaxial compression and subsequent poling, to produce piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride-based epoxy composites. The values of the piezoelectric factors obtained are slightly higher than those of neat piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride.
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On the Hadronic Contribution to Light-by-light Scattering in $g_μ-2$ [PDF]
We comment on the theoretical uncertainties involved in estimating the hadronic effects on the light-by-light scattering contribution to the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon, especially based on the analysis and results of T. Kinoshita, B. Ni\v zi\'c, and Y. Okamoto, Phys.\ Rev.\ D31, 2108 (1985).
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A novel method based on machine vision is proposed for measuring the effective d31 coefficient. Based on the best estimation of gray scale of interference pattern, the sensitivity of the twin-beam interferometry is significantly improved in comparison with previously reported system. Firstly, the interference pattern grabbed by machine vision system is
Li Xiao-Zhen+3 more
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Enhancement in electromechanical properties of piezoelectric thin film through strain-induced domain alignment [PDF]
This paper reports the impact of process-dependent structural deformation and lattice strain by doping, resulting in domain re-orientation along the a-axis. For this investigation, the smaller La3+ cation is introduced at A-site and the longitudinal and transverse piezocoefficient properties have been studied in Pb(Zr,Ti)O3 (PZT) film.
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