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View article: Modeled Carbon Footprint of Change of Sterile Gloves and Instruments for Abdominal Wound Closure
Modeled Carbon Footprint of Change of Sterile Gloves and Instruments for Abdominal Wound Closure Open
Importance The Cheetah randomized trial demonstrated that changing sterile gloves and instruments before wound closure reduces surgical site infections (SSI) in abdominal surgery. However, its environmental impact remains unclear. Objectiv…
View article: On the evaluation of the Ray-Singer torsion path integral
On the evaluation of the Ray-Singer torsion path integral Open
A bstract There are very few explicit evaluations of path integrals for topological gauge theories in more than 3 dimensions. Here we provide such a calculation for the path integral representation of the Ray-Singer Torsion of a flat conne…
View article: On the Evaluation of the Ray-Singer Torsion Path Integral
On the Evaluation of the Ray-Singer Torsion Path Integral Open
There are very few explicit evaluations of path integrals for topological gauge theories in more than 3 dimensions. Here we provide such a calculation for the path integral representation of the Ray-Singer Torsion of a flat connection on a…
View article: 3 definitions of BF theory on homology 3-spheres
3 definitions of BF theory on homology 3-spheres Open
A bstract 3-dimensional BF theory with gauge group G (= Chern-Simons theory with non-compact gauge group TG ) is a deceptively simple yet subtle topological gauge theory. Formally, its partition function is a sum/integral over the moduli s…
View article: Extended gauge symmetries
Extended gauge symmetries Open
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View article: 3 Definitions of BF Theory on Homology 3-Spheres
3 Definitions of BF Theory on Homology 3-Spheres Open
3-dimensional BF theory with gauge group $G$ (= Chern-Simons theory with non-compact gauge group $TG$) is a deceptively simple yet subtle topological gauge theory. Formally, its partition function is a sum/integral over the moduli space $\…
View article: Ultra-Structural Imaging Provides 3D Organization of 46 Chromosomes of a Human Lymphocyte Prophase Nucleus
Ultra-Structural Imaging Provides 3D Organization of 46 Chromosomes of a Human Lymphocyte Prophase Nucleus Open
Three dimensional (3D) ultra-structural imaging is an important tool for unraveling the organizational structure of individual chromosomes at various stages of the cell cycle. Performing hitherto uninvestigated ultra-structural analysis of…
View article: Chern–Simons theory on a general Seifert $3$-manifold
Chern–Simons theory on a general Seifert $3$-manifold Open
The path integral for the partition function of Chern-Simons gauge theory with a compact gauge group is evaluated on a general Seifert 3-manifold. This extends previous results and relies on abelianisation, a background field method and lo…
View article: Investigation of Three-Dimensional Structure and Pigment Surrounding Environment of a TiO2 Containing Waterborne Paint
Investigation of Three-Dimensional Structure and Pigment Surrounding Environment of a TiO2 Containing Waterborne Paint Open
Serial block-face scanning electron microscopy (SBFSEM) has been used to investigate the three-dimensional (3D) structure of a cured waterborne paint containing TiO2 pigment particles, and the surrounding environment of the TiO2 pigment pa…
View article: Report on Tests and Measurements of Hadronic Interaction Properties with Air Showers
Report on Tests and Measurements of Hadronic Interaction Properties with Air Showers Open
We present a summary of recent tests and measurements of hadronic interaction properties with air showers. This report has a special focus on muon density measurements. Several experiments reported deviations between simulated and recorded…
View article: Surface Functionalization of an Aluminum Alloy to Generate an Antibiofilm Coating Based on Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) and Silver Nanoparticles
Surface Functionalization of an Aluminum Alloy to Generate an Antibiofilm Coating Based on Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) and Silver Nanoparticles Open
An experimental protocol was studied to improve the adhesion of a polymeric poly(methyl methacrylate) coating that was modified with silver nanoparticles to an aluminum alloy, AA2024. The nanoparticles were incorporated into the polymeric …
View article: The Influence of Hot Forming on the Microstructure and Corrosion Behaviour of AZ31B Magnesium Alloys
The Influence of Hot Forming on the Microstructure and Corrosion Behaviour of AZ31B Magnesium Alloys Open
The influence of the hot forming process of AZ31B wrought and twin roll cast (TRC) magnesium alloy sheets on the microstructure and corrosion behaviour have been evaluated. The corrosion behaviour was investigated by hydrogen evolution exp…
View article: An Examination of the Composition and Microstructure of Coarse Intermetallic Particles in AA2099-T8, Including Li Detection
An Examination of the Composition and Microstructure of Coarse Intermetallic Particles in AA2099-T8, Including Li Detection Open
Electron and proton microprobes, along with electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) analysis were used to study the microstructure of the contemporary Al–Cu–Li alloy AA2099-T8. In electron probe microanalysis, wavelength and energy dispers…
View article: Reprocessing Leading to Lower Thermal Conductivity of ZnO Thermoelectrics
Reprocessing Leading to Lower Thermal Conductivity of ZnO Thermoelectrics Open
Nanometer sized ZnO powder was co-doped with gamma aluminum oxide and gallium oxide and sintered using a direct current sintering furnace. Sintered samples were reprocessed by crushing the samples in a Carver press, then milling for 4 hour…
View article: Effect of an Fe(II)-modified trivalent chromium conversion process on Cr(VI) formation during coating of AA 2024 alloy
Effect of an Fe(II)-modified trivalent chromium conversion process on Cr(VI) formation during coating of AA 2024 alloy Open
A trivalent chromium conversion coating formed in an Fe(II)-containing solution on AA2024 alloy has been investigated by high resolution analytical electron microscopy, ion beam analysis, Raman spectroscopy and electrochemical tests. It is…
View article: Vanadate post-treatments of anodised aluminium and AA 2024 T3 alloy for corrosion protection
Vanadate post-treatments of anodised aluminium and AA 2024 T3 alloy for corrosion protection Open
Porous anodic films formed on aluminium in sulphuric acid were post-treated using various double-dip processes that incorporate a sparingly-soluble, vanadate, corrosion inhibitor. The processes were optimised by investigating the effects o…
View article: Atomic-Scale Insights into the Oxidation of Aluminum
Atomic-Scale Insights into the Oxidation of Aluminum Open
The surface oxidation of aluminum is still poorly understood despite its vital role as an insulator in electronics, in aluminum-air batteries, and in protecting the metal against corrosion. Here we use atomic resolution imaging in an envir…
View article: Three-dimensional positioning and structure of chromosomes in a human prophase nucleus
Three-dimensional positioning and structure of chromosomes in a human prophase nucleus Open
High-resolution three-dimensional structure of chromosomes in a human prophase nucleus from electron microscopy.
View article: Chromate Formed in a Trivalent Chromium Conversion Coating on Aluminum
Chromate Formed in a Trivalent Chromium Conversion Coating on Aluminum Open
This present study employs aluminum substrates to investigate the formation of Cr(VI) species during a trivalent chromium conversion coating process. The study had a particular focus on understanding the influences of copper in the substra…