On the use of X-ray and γ-ray telescopes for identifying the origin of electrons and positrons observed by ATIC, Fermi, and PAMELA     

Antoine CalvezWarren Essey  Malcolm FairbairnAlexander Kusenko  Michael Loewenstein 《Astroparticle Physics》2011,35(4):185-191

X-ray and γ-ray observations can help understand the origin of the electron and positron signals reported by ATIC, PAMELA, PPB-BETS, and Fermi. It remains unclear whether the observed high-energy electrons and positrons are produced by relic particles, or by some astrophysical sources. To distinguish between the two possibilities, one can compare the electron population in the local neighborhood with that in the dwarf spheroidal galaxies, which are not expected to host as many pulsars and other astrophysical sources. This can be accomplished using X-ray and γ-ray observations of dwarf spheroidal galaxies. Assuming the signal detected by Fermi and ATIC comes from dark matter and using the inferred dark matter profile of the Draco dwarf spheroidal galaxy as an example, we calculate the photon spectrum produced by electrons via inverse Compton scattering. Since little is known about the magnetic fields in dwarf spheroidal galaxies, we consider the propagation of charged particles with and without diffusion. Extending the analysis of Fermi collaboration for Draco, we find that for a halo mass ∼10⁹ M_⊙, even in the absence of diffusion, the γ-ray signal would be above the upper limits. This conclusion is subject to uncertainties associated with the halo mass. If dwarf spheroidal galaxies host local magnetic fields, the diffusion of the electrons can result in a signal detectable by future X-ray telescopes.  相似文献   

The geology of Australian Mars analogue sites     

Michael D. West  Jonathan D.A. Clarke  Matilda Thomas  Malcolm R. Walter 《Planetary and Space Science》2010,58(4):447-458

Australia has numerous landforms and features, some unique, that provide a useful reference for interpreting the results of spacecraft orbiting Mars and exploring the martian surface. Examples of desert landforms, impact structures, relief inversion, long-term landscape evolution and hydrothermal systems that are relevant to Mars are outlined and the relevant literature reviewed. The Mars analogue value of Australia's acid lakes, hypersaline embayments and mound spring complexes is highlighted along with the Pilbara region, where the oldest convincing evidence of life guides exploration for early life on Mars. The distinctive characteristics of the Arkaroola Mars Analogue Region are also assessed and opportunities for future work in Australia are outlined.  相似文献   

Letters to the editor     

Malcolm Haddon  Robert C. Francis 《新西兰海洋与淡水研究杂志》2013,47(4):447-449

A preliminary scuba survey of oligotrophic Lake Rotoma in 1972 revealed a vegetation mainly composed of native hydrophytes in which exotics were at an early stage of colonisation. In 1973 the presence of species was recorded in 5708 quadrats (625 cm²) at 1 m intervals along a total of 50 line transects placed systematically around the lake. Water depth was measured, and quadrat cover and substrate type were subjectively estimated. Species frequency calculations showed that the dominant vegetation pattern was a characean meadow of Chara fibrosa f. acanthopitys (A.Br.) R.D.W., Nitella leptostachys var. leonhardii (R.D.W.) R.D.W., and N. pseudoflabellata var. mucosa (Nordst.) Bailey. The charophytes extended over a depth range of 1–17.5 m on a wide variety of substrates and gradients. Native vascular plants were absent from many transects, and had a depth range only from 0 to 4.5 m, with most occurring above 3.5 m. The Low Mixed Community, found in shallow water less than 1.25 m in depth at the northeast end of the lake, provided this area with a high species diversity. Exotic hydrophytes had established in many areas around the lake. The distribution of Lagarosiphon major (Ridley) Moss and Elodea canadensis Michx. appeared to coincide with boating access and fallen submerged trees over a depth range of 0–6.0 m, although much of the available habitat had not yet been exploited. Emergent species were most abundant within the southwest inlet and also in the lagoons surrounding the lake where sheltered conditions and shallow gradients prevail.  相似文献   

Reproductive biology of Mustelus lenticulatus from Kaikoura and Nelson     

Malcolm P. Francis  James T. Mace 《新西兰海洋与淡水研究杂志》2013,47(3):303-311

Mustelus lenticulatus is a non‐placental ovoviviparous shark with a gestation period of about 11 months. Young are born at a total length of 30–32 cm from September to December. Copulation, and ovulation of a further set of eggs, rapidly follows parturition. Fecundity increases with the length of the female; the most eggs found in one female was 24; the mean for all females was 10.73.

Males mature at about 85 cm total length and females at 95 cm at Kaikoura. Nelson males probably mature at a smaller size than do Kaikoura males. Nelson females mature at about 85 cm. Maximum observed lengths were 137 cm for females and 115 cm for males.  相似文献   

Flat boundaries and their effect on sand testing     

G. Marketos  Malcolm D. Bolton 《国际地质力学数值与分析法杂志》2010,34(8):821-837

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The 6dF Galaxy Survey: samples, observational techniques and the first data release     

D. Heath Jones  Will Saunders  Matthew Colless  Mike A. Read  Quentin A. Parker  Fred G. Watson  Lachlan A. Campbell  Daniel Burkey  Thomas Mauch  Lesa Moore  Malcolm Hartley  Paul Cass  Dionne James  Ken Russell  Kristin Fiegert  John Dawe  John Huchra  Tom Jarrett  Ofer Lahav  John Lucey  Gary A. Mamon  Dominique Proust  Elaine M. Sadler  Ken-ichi Wakamatsu 《Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society》2004,355(3):747-763

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A powder neutron diffraction study of the crystal structure of the fluoroperovskite NaMgF<Subscript>3</Subscript> (neighborite) from 300 to 3.6 K     

Roger H. Mitchell  Malcolm Alexander  Lachlan M. D. Cranswick  Ian P. Swainson 《Physics and Chemistry of Minerals》2007,34(10):705-712

The cell dimensions and crystal structures of the fluoroperovskite NaMgF₃ (neighborite), synthesized by solid state methods, have been determined by powder neutron diffraction and Rietveld refinement over the temperature range 300–3.6 K using Pt metal as an internal standard for calibration of the neutron wavelength. These data show that Pbnm NaMgF₃ does not undergo any phase transitions to structures of lower symmetry with decreasing temperature. The cell dimensions and atomic coordinates together with polyhedron volumes and distortion indices are given for Pbnm NaMgF₃ at 25 K intervals from 300 to 3.6 K. Decreases in the a and c cell dimensions reach a saturation point at 50 K, whereas the b dimension becomes saturated at 150 K. The distortion of the structure of Pbnm NaMgF₃ from the aristotype cubic structure is described in terms of the tilting of the MgF₆ octahedra according to the tilt scheme a ⁻ a ⁻ c ⁺ . With decreasing temperature the antiphase tilt (a ⁻) increases from 14.24° to 15.39°, whereas the in-phase tilt (c ⁺ ) remains effectively constant at ∼10.7°. Changes in the tilt angles are insufficient to cause changes in the coordination sphere of Na that might induce a low temperature phase transition. The structure of Pbnm NaMgF₃ is also described in terms of normal mode analysis and displacements of the condensed normal modes are compared with those of Pbnm KCaF₃.  相似文献   

Dense Gas Diagnostics: Maser Excitation and Variability     

Malcolm Gray 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2005,295(1-2):309-318

I review a number of diagnostic techniques, based upon the excitation and variability of astrophysical masers, which can be applied to dense gas. In each case, I consider the observations necessary and the amount of interpretation, or modelling, required to complete the analysis of a source, presenting examples of each diagnostic method.  相似文献   

Forecasting off-road trafficability     

Malcolm G. Anderson 《Applied geography (Sevenoaks, England)》1983,3(3):239-253

Forecasting off-road trafficability represents an interesting problem in the earth science field, since variables ranging from solar insolation to soil shear strength are involved. However, existing trafficability models do not include precipitation-soil moisture deterministic submodels. Instead, they frequently commence with soil moisture and invoke empirical relationships to predict trafficability. This investigation couples a deterministic soil moisture submodel to a principal empirical soil moisture-trafficability model. Sensitivity analysis shows the impact cloud cover, as well as other variables, can have on the trafficability of three soil types, and the complexity of the post-storm trafficability response.  相似文献   

Road-cut slope topography and stability relationships in St Lucia,West Indies     

Malcolm G. Anderson 《Applied geography (Sevenoaks, England)》1983,3(2):105-114

Slope topography is shown to be a significant factor in controlling the porewater pressures in road-cut slopes in the residual volcanic soils of St Lucia, West Indies. It is shown that this control diminishes as the permeability of the material decreases. This finding is confirmed by stability envelopes in which ‘stable’ and failed slopes are examined as a function of slope topography and material properties.  相似文献