We present the measurement of the ratios of branching fractions B(B ° -+ D-r + ) to B(Bo -+ D--+), and B(B2 -+ OD-rr+rr ) to B(Bo -D-urx+r+-r-). We analyze data taken with the CDF II detector that corresponds to an integrated luminosity of 355 pb 1 in pp collisions at V = 1.96 TeV at the Fermilab Tevatron. Using a novel displaced track trigger we reconstruct 494 ± 28 B ° -+ D;-r+ decays, 8098 +...

I Acknowledgments IV List of Figures X List of Tables XIV List of Abbreviations XV Publications Arising from This Work XVIII Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Aims, Significance, Novelty ........................................................................... 6 1.1.1 Aims .............................

Parylene as a New Membrane Material for BioMEMS Applications Thesis by Bo Lu Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering California Institute of Technology The work in this thesis aims to use MEMS and microfabrication technologies to develop two types of parylene membrane devices for biomedical applications. The first device is the parylene membrane filter for cancer detection. The presence ...

Integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) technology has attracted interest as a cleaner alternative to conventional coal-fired power generation processes. While a number of pilot projects have been launched to experimentally test IGCC technology, mathematical simulation remains a central part of the ongoing research efforts. A major challenge in modeling an IGCC power plant is the lack of ...

Bronchiolitis obliterans (BO) is the most remarkable pulmonary sequels of war-related sulfur mustard inhalation. There is little if any data about long-term efficacy of associated BO treatment. Five years spirometric records of three groups of patients with obstructive pulmonary diseases (asthma, COPD, BO) and documented sulfur mustard inhalation were evaluated. The BO patients were treated wit...

BACKGROUND Borage (Borago officinal L.) is an annual herbaceous plant of great interest because its oil contains a high percentage of γ-linolenic acid (GLA). The present work was carried out to detect fatty acids composition of the oil extracted from borage seeds (BO) and its potential effectiveness against γ-irradiation- induced hepatotoxicity in male rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS GC-MS analys...