In a finite temperature Thomas-Fermi theory, we construct caloric curves for finite nuclei enclosed in a freeze-out volume few times the normal nuclear volume, with and without inclusion of flow. Without flow, the caloric curve indicates a smooth liquid-gas phase transition whereas with flow, the transition may be very sharp. We discuss these results in the context of two recent experiments, on...

In this paper, we analyze the results of triangles under discrete curve shortening flow, specifically isosceles triangles with top angles greater than π3 , and scalene triangles. By considering the location of the three vertices of the triangle after some small time , we use the definition of the derivative to calculate a system of differential equations involving parameters that can describe t...

Recent reports have suggested that flow volume curve abnormalities may be of interest in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndromes by showing either extrathoracic airway obstruction (ratio of expiratory flow to inspiratory flow at 50 percent of forced vital capacity [FEF50/FIF50] exceeding 1) or upper airway fluttering (indicated by a sawtooth aspect on the mid-half of the inspiratory ...