We discuss some of the key topological features of a two (1 + 1)-dimensional (2D) self-interacting non-Abelian gauge theory (having no interaction with matter fields) in the framework of superfield formalism. We provide the geometrical interpretation for the Lagrangian density, symmetric energy momentum tensor, topological invariants, etc., by exploiting the on-shell nilpotent BRST-and co-BRST ...

These notes are intended to accompany the course Introduction to Variations of Hodge Structure (VHS) at the 2010 ICTP Summer School on Hodge Theory. The modern theory of variations of Hodge structure (although some authors have referred to this period as the pre-history) begins with the work of Griffiths [23, 24, 25] and continues with that of Deligne [17, 18, 19], and Schmid [41]. The basic ob...

Introduction: The question whether the Valles Marineris harbored lakes has been debated ever since McCauley [1] proclaimed that the horizontality and lateral continuity of the interior layered deposits (ILD) suggested that they were deposited in lakes. Recent evidence, summarized here, sheds new light on this old problem. Morphology and composition: The increasingly better resolution of images ...

In the framework of superfield formalism, we demonstrate the existence of a new local, covariant, continuous and nilpotent (dual-BRST) symmetry for the BRST invariant Lagrangian density of a self-interacting two (1 + 1)-dimensional (2D) non-Abelian gauge theory (having no interaction with matter fields). The local and nilpotent Noether conserved charges corresponding to the above continuous sym...

We discuss some of the key topological features of a two (1 + 1)-dimensional (2D) self-interacting non-Abelian gauge theory (having no interaction with matter fields) in the framework of superfield formalism. We provide the geometrical interpretation for the Lagrangian density, symmetric energy momentum tensor, topological invariants, etc., by exploiting the on-shell nilpotent BRST-and co-BRST ...

Resistance of fourteen Theobroma cacao clones to Phytophthora spp. was evaluated using stem inoculations on grafted seedlings. Concepts of phenotypic stability were used to interpret the results and to express horizontality of the resistance. The linear regression coefficient ‘b’, the determination coefficient (R2) and average lesion size were used to determine the level of horizontal resistanc...

The surveys of the interior of two churches in Italy, the Magdalene’s church in Pesaro, and San Dominic church in Arezzo, are shown and described as examples of a new photogrammetric technique. The first church is one of the most noticeable baroque architecture in the Marche region and it has been designed by the famous architect Luigi Vanvitelli in 18 century, the second one is a large and sim...

We discuss some of the topological features of a non-interacting two (1 + 1)dimensional Abelian gauge theory in the framework of superfield formulation. This theory is described by a BRST invariant Lagrangian density in the Feynman gauge. We express the local and continuous symmetries, Lagrangian density, topological invariants and symmetric energy momentum tensor of the theory in the language ...

Participatory democratic practices are often seen as caught between two ideals: inclusiveness and efficiency. On the one hand, they meant to provide “democratic deepening” by using inclusive processes giving everyone a voice; on other expected deliver good results (Gilman, 2012). But can have both at once? Can deliberation be more than an “endless meeting” (Polletta, 2004)? And positive epistem...

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