A common axiom for classical division rules for claims problems

In this paper we introduce a new axiom, denoted claims separability, that is satisfied by several classical division rules defined for claims problems. We characterize axiomatically the entire family of division rules that satisfy this new axiom. In addition, employing claims separability, we characterize the minimal overlap rule, given by O'Neill (1982), Piniles rule and the rules in the TAL-family, introduced by Moreno-Ternero and Villar (2006), which includes the uniform gains rule, the uniform losses rule and the Talmud rule.

Some theorems in classical elastodynamic

This investigation is concerned with various fundamental aspects of the linearized dynamical theory for mechanically homogeneous and isotropic elastic solids. First, the uniqueness and reciprocal theorems of dynamic elasticity are extended to unbounded domains with the aid of a generalized energy identity and a lemma on the prolonged quiescence of the far field, which are established for this purpose. Next, the basic singular solutions of elastodynamics are studied and used to generate systematically Love's integral identity for the displacement field, as well as an associated identity for the field of stress. These results, in conjunction with suitably defined Green's functions, are applied to the construction of integral representations for the solution of the first and second boundary-initial value problem. Finally, a uniqueness theorem for dynamic concentrated-load problems is obtained.

Classical and Quantum Effects in Plasmonic Metals

The field of plasmonics exploits the unique optical properties of metallic nanostructures to concentrate and manipulate light at subwavelength length scales. Metallic nanostructures get their unique properties from their ability to support surface plasmons– coherent wave-like oscillations of the free electrons at the interface between a conductive and dielectric medium. Recent advancements in the ability to fabricate metallic nanostructures with subwavelength length scales have created new possibilities in technology and research in a broad range of applications.

In the first part of this thesis, we present two investigations of the relationship between the charge state and optical state of plasmonic metal nanoparticles. Using experimental bias-dependent extinction measurements, we derive a potential- dependent dielectric function for Au nanoparticles that accounts for changes in the physical properties due to an applied bias that contribute to the optical extinction. We also present theory and experiment for the reverse effect– the manipulation of the carrier density of Au nanoparticles via controlled optical excitation. This plasmoelectric effect takes advantage of the strong resonant properties of plasmonic materials and the relationship between charge state and optical properties to eluci- date a new avenue for conversion of optical power to electrical potential.

The second topic of this thesis is the non-radiative decay of plasmons to a hot-carrier distribution, and the distribution’s subsequent relaxation. We present first-principles calculations that capture all of the significant microscopic mechanisms underlying surface plasmon decay and predict the initial excited carrier distributions so generated. We also preform ab initio calculations of the electron-temperature dependent heat capacities and electron-phonon coupling coefficients of plasmonic metals. We extend these first-principle methods to calculate the electron-temperature dependent dielectric response of hot electrons in plasmonic metals, including direct interband and phonon-assisted intraband transitions. Finally, we combine these first-principles calculations of carrier dynamics and optical response to produce a complete theoretical description of ultrafast pump-probe measurements, free of any fitting parameters that are typical in previous analyses.

A formalism based on moments for classical and quantum cosmology

Spanish Relativity Meeting (ERE 2014) Valencia, SPAIN, SEP 01-05, 2014

Paper Art. Fibras papeleras en la Creación Artística. Producción y Edición

Nivel educativo: Grado. Duración (en horas): De 21 a 30 horas

A tirania da Vênus: uma discussão sobre a imagem da deusa e seus reflexos na arte

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de minha pesquisa de mestrado, que investigou a sobrevivência do mito clássico de Vênus e suas implicações para a representação da imagem da mulher em obras de arte que lhe fazem referência. Este trabalho tentará demonstrar como tal mito, tendo sido configurado - para o bem ou para o mal - como um paradigma de beleza, em grande parte influencia o ideal de "feminino" que foi espalhado ao longo do tempo, discutindo, assim, de que modo esse paradigma aparece e interfere na arte

A impossibilidade do esvaziamento pleno: uma análise do vazio na arte

Tendo como objetivo principal destrinchar o conceito do vazio e a forma como este permeou a produção artística e o pensamento humano ao longo dos tempos, esta pesquisa faz uma incursão por teorias filosóficas desde a Antiguidade Clássica ocidental até conceitos filosóficos e religiosos do Oriente, a fim de compreender como o interesse pela ideia de vazio migrou para a produção artística e, mais do que isso, consolidou-se como um importante fundamento para a Arte Moderna e para a produção contemporânea. Partindo de exemplos e momentos da História da Arte que permitam a compreensão das várias formas como o pensamento artístico incorporou o conceito nas obras de arte, a partir desta primeira busca histórica e conceitual, será feita uma investigação pela produção de artistas visuais cujas trajetórias foram marcadas por ideias de esvaziamento. Num segundo momento, uma análise da 28 Bienal de São Paulo cujo eixo curatorial manteve todo um pavimento vazio durante o período expositivo buscará compreender a forma como a presença do vazio pode se ampliar para além do objeto artístico e se incorporar ao próprio espaço institucional