We prove, in ZFC alone, some new results on regularity and decomposability of ultrafilters; among them: (a) If m ≥ 1 and the ultrafilter D is (im(λ),im(λ))regular then D is κ-decomposable for some κ with λ ≤ κ ≤ 2 (Theorem 4.3(a)). (b) If λ is a strong limit cardinal and D is (im(λ ),im(λ ))regular then either D is (cf λ, cf λ)-regular or there are arbitrarily large κ < λ for which D is κ-decom...

We aimed to determine whether epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibition, in addition to a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR γ ) agonist, prevents high-glucose-induced proximal tubular fibrosis, inflammation, and sodium and water retention in human proximal tubule cells exposed to normal glucose; high glucose; high glucose with the PPAR γ agonist pioglitazone or wit...

We show that a strong form of the so called Lindström’s Theorem [4] fails to generalize to extensions of Lκω and Lκκ: For weakly compact κ there is no strongest extension of Lκω with the (κ, κ)compactness property and the Löwenheim-Skolem theorem down to κ. With an additional set-theoretic assumption, there is no strongest extension of Lκκ with the (κ, κ)-compactness property and the LöwenheimS...

A method of iteration of Prikry type forcing notions as well as a forcing for adding clubs is presented. It is applied to construct a model with a measurable cardinal containing a club of former regulars, starting with o(κ) = κ+ 1. On the other hand, it is shown that the strength of above is at least o(κ) = κ. Suppose that κ is an inaccessible cardinal. We wish to find a generic extension (usua...

Suppose λ > κ is measurable. We show that if κ is either indestructibly supercompact or indestructibly strong, then A = {δ < κ | δ is measurable, yet δ is neither δ+ strongly compact nor a limit of measurable cardinals} must be unbounded in κ. The large cardinal hypothesis on λ is necessary, as we further demonstrate by constructing via forcing two models in which A = ∅. The first of these cont...

We study several cardinal, and ordinal–valued functions that are relatives of Hanf numbers. Let κ be an infinite cardinality, and let T ⊆ Lκ+,ω be a theory of cardinality ≤ κ, and let γ be an ordinal ≥ κ. Consider (1) μT (γ, κ) := min{μ∗ : ∀φ ∈ L∞,ω , with rk(φ) < γ, if T has the (φ, μ∗)order property then there exists a formula φ ′ (x; y) ∈ Lκ+,ω , such that for every χ ≥ κ, T has the (φ , χ)-...

In this study, by generalizing the notion of fuzzy bi-ideals ordered semirings, (∈,∈∨(κ*,qκ))-fuzzy is established. We prove that are but converse not true, and an example provided to support proof. A condition given under which semirings coincide with bi-ideals. An equivalent certain correspondences between presented. Moreover, (κ*,κ)-lower part described depicted in terms several classes semi...

We present a strongly compact version of the Supercompact Magidor forcing ([3]). A variation of it is used to show that the following is consistent: V ⊇ W are transitive models of ZFC+GCH with the same ordinals such that: 1. κ is an inaccessible in W , 2. κ changes its cofinality to ω1 in V witnessed by a club ⟨κα | α < ω1⟩, 3. for every α < ω1, (κ ++ α ) W < κα , 4. (κ++)W = κ+. 1 Preliminary ...

The effects of a current-limited breakdown (BD) on the post-BD current of MOS capacitors with a thin high-k dielectric stack have been analysed. A strong current reduction after BD and, consequently, a partial recovery of the insulating properties of the dielectric stack is observed. The similarities with the Resistive Switching phenomenon observed in MIM structures for memory applications are ...

In this review, we give a basic introduction to the κ-deformed relativistic phase space and free quantum fields. After review of κ-Poincaré algebra, illustrate construction classical particle using tools Lie bi-algebras Poisson–Lie groups. We then discuss how construct scalar field theory on non-commutative κ-Minkowski associated group valued nature momenta affects propagation.