Voir et analyser le gouvernement de la foule en liesse. Eléments pour l'étude des rassemblements festifs à l'aide de matériaux sonores et visuels

Seeing and analyzing crowd control : considerations on the study of festive gatherings through the use of audiovisual material. The goal of our research project was to analyze the mechanisms of crowd control on the occasion of the 2008 European Football Championship held in Geneva. In this article, we describe the necessary ambiguity of these occasions for public authorities. On the one hand, they must guarantee that the occasion is sufficiently secure to avoid infractions or incivilities by fans ; on the other hand, they must create the conditions for a festive event of which exuberance is a central part. Police forces aim not to eliminate excesses but to contain them, since some degree of excess is indispensable to ensure the accomplishment of the event. How does the police deal with this complicated situation ? Where is the limit between preventive and repressive measures ? How do they implement management of the public order in the setting of a sports event ? We aim to render visible the practical conditions of the event by making use of video sequences recorded during a match in Geneva. The empirical materials collected will be used to describe three different situations that highlight how quickly fan action can radically switch natures and how complex it is for the police to face a jubilant crowd. In such a context, we show that assuring the smooth progress of the event requires a redefinition of the role of the police, whose interventions must tread a fine line between permissiveness and prohibition.

Matériaux pour l'étude de la carrière du Bodhisattva telle que la représentent l'Avatamsaka-Sutra et ses commentaires chinois

La littérature Avatamsaka comprend un ensemble considérable de textes canoniques et de commentaires qui décrivent la carrière du Bodhisattva par étapes. Le principal texte canonique existe en deux versions chinoises, celle de VAvtamsaka ancien (T278, 60 juan) traduite en 418 à 420 et celle de VAvtamsaka nouveau (T279, 80 juan) traduite 695 à 699. La méthode que j'ai choisie pour mon travail consiste principalement, en suivant les étapes de la carrière du Bodhisattva dans VAvatamsaksa, à extraire et à traduire des passages des commentaire de Fazang (643-712) basé sur la version ancienne (T1733) et de Li Tongxuan (635-730) fondé sur la version nouvelle (T1739). A travers ces traductions, nous avons essayé de pénétrer la doctrine de l'école Huayan. Méthodologie (I-XVII) : Elle présente le tableau des étapes de la carrière du Bodhisattva. dans l'éd. Taisho T278, T279, T293, le commentaire de Fazang et celui de Li Tongxuan, en ajoutant les termes sanscrits du Dasabhûmika-sûtra et du Ganda-vyûha comme une sorte de mots -clefs. Introduction (p. 1-95) : Interprétation du titre de VAvatamsaka chez les maîtres Huayan (p. 3-9). Présenter le tableau des 7 lieux, des 9 assemblées et 39 chapitres de T279 comme la structure de Y Avatamsaka. Ensuite, dans la biographie de Fazang, présenter sa vie (p. 58-61) et ses ouvrages : traduction de leur titre, bref résumé de leur contenu (p. 62-72) ; dans la biographie de Li Tongxuan, présenter sa vie (p. 75-82) et surtout sa pensée original (p. 86-95). Ch. I. L'Eveil correct (p. 96-161) ; Ce chapitre présente d'emblée l'Eveil correct, qui est le fruit de Buddha et le terminus de la carrière du Bodhisattva. C'est la raison pour laquelle les commentaires présentent l'interprétation de l'accomplissement pour la première fois de l'Eveil correct ainsi que le champ de Buddha appelé l'univers du trésor de lotus, pour faire produire la pensée de l'Eveil aux êtres. Ch. II. Les dix pensées de foi (p. 162-234) : Cette étape préliminaire consiste à avoir la foi, en d'autres termes, la conviction ou le consentement à l'égard du Dharma du Buddha. Dans ce chapitre, j'ai traduit le passage du commentaire de Li Tongxuan sur le chapitre des noms du Tathâgata (p. 189-234) qui illustre l'étape des dix pensées de foi. Ch. III. Les étapes des Trois Sages (p. 235-290) : Concernant les trois étapes suivantes ; les dix résidences, les dix pratiques et les dix transferts, appelées spécialement les étapes des Trois Sages, j'ai fait un chapitre d'ensemble. Ces étapes montrent symboliquement le chemin ascensionnel dynamique du Sûtra dont les assemblées se déroulent dans les cieux de plus en plus élevés. Conclusion : Dans l'Avatamsaka, j'ai constaté que le sous-jacent est dans le vide ontologique, et le manifeste dans la fantasmagorie phénoménologique. Au fond, dans Y Avatamsaka l'évacuation prajnâpâramitique et la multiplication fantasmagorique sont identiques. Mais fantasmagorie et vide jouent pour ainsi dire à cache-cache ; le vide et la fantasmagorie, entre les deux il n'y a pas d'obstacle, ils surgissent sans cesse en alternance. Donc, on peut dire que Y Avatamsaka exprime une phénoménologie vacuitaire.

Matériaux d'une théorie du prolétariat / Georges Sorel

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HYDROLYTIC DEGRADATION BEHAVIOR OF PLLA NANOCOMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH MODIFIED CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS

Bionanocomposites derived from poly(L-Lactide) (PLLA) were reinforced with chemically modified cellulose nanocrystals (m-CNCs). The effects of these modified cellulose nanoparticles on the mechanical and hydrolytic degradation behavior of polylactide were studied. The m-CNCs were prepared by a method in which hydrolysis of cellulose chains is performed simultaneously with the esterification of hydroxyl groups to produce modified nanocrystals with ester groups. FTIR, elemental analysis, TEM, XRD and contact angle measurements were used to confirm and characterize the chemical modifications of the m-CNCs. These bionanocomposites gave considerably better mechanical properties than neat PLLA based on an approximately 100% increase in tensile strength. Due to the hydrophobic properties of the esterified nanocrystals incorporated into a polymer matrix, it was also demonstrated that a small amount of m-CNCs could lead to a remarkable decrease in the hydrolytic degradation rate of the biopolymer. In addition, the m-CNCs considerably delay the degradation of the nanocomposite by providing a physical barrier that prevents the permeation of water, which thus hinders the overall absorption of water into the matrix. The results obtained in this study show the nanocrystals can be used to reinforce polylactides and fine-tune their degradation rates in moist or physiological environments.

Synthesis and Characterization of Cellulose fiber-silica nanocomposites

Cellulose fiber-silica nanocomposites with novel mechanical, chemical and thermal properties have potential to be widely applied in different area. Monodispered silica nanoparticles play an important role in enhancing hybrids properties of hardness, strength, thermal stability etc. On the other hand, cellulose is one of the world’s most abundant and renewable polymers and possesses several unique properties required in many areas and biomedicine. The aim of this master thesis is to study if silica particles from reaction of sodium silicate and sulphuric acid can be adsorbed onto cellulose fiber surfaces via in situ growth. First, nanosilica particles were synthesized. Effect of pH and silica contents were tested. In theoretical part, introduction of silica, methods of preparation of nanosilica from sodium silicate, effect factors and additives were discussed. Then, cellulose fiber-silica nanocomposites were synthesis via route from sodium silicate and route silicic acid. In the experiment of route from sodium silicate, the effects of types of sodium silicate, pH and target ratio of silica to fiber were investigated. From another aspect, the effects of types of sodium silicate, fiber concentration in mixture solution and target ratio of silica to fiber were tested in the experiment of route from silicic acid. Samples were investigated via zeta potential measurement, particle size distribution, ash content measurement and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The Results of the experiment of preparing silica sol were that the particle size of silica sol was smaller prepared in pH 11.7 than that prepared in pH 9.3. Then in the experiment of synthesis of cellulose fiber-silica nanocomposites, it was concluded that the zeta potential of all the samples were around -16 mV and the highest ash content of all the samples was only 1.4%. The results of SEM images showed only a few of silica particles could be observed on the fiber surface, which corresponded to the value of ash content measurement.

In vitro studies of multiwalled carbon nanotube/ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene nanocomposites with osteoblast-like MG63 cells

Carbon nanotubes are highly versatile materials; new applications using them are continuously being developed. Special attention is being dedicated to the possible use of multiwalled carbon nanotubes in biomaterials contacting with bone. However, carbon nanotubes are also controversial in regards to effects exerted on living organisms. Carbon nanotubes can be used to improve the tribological properties of polymer/composite materials. Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a polymer widely used in orthopedic applications that imply wear and particle generation. We describe here the response of human osteoblast-like MG63 cells after 6 days of culture in contact with artificially generated particles from both UHMWPE polymer and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT)/UHMWPE nanocomposites. This novel composite has superior wear behavior, having thus the potential to reduce the number of revision hip arthroplasty surgeries required by wear failure of acetabular cups and diminish particle-induced osteolysis. The results of an in vitro study of viability and proliferation and interleukin-6 (IL-6) production suggest good cytocompatibility, similar to that of conventional UHMWPE (WST-1 assay results are reported as percentage of control ± SD: UHMWPE = 96.19 ± 7.92, MWCNT/UHMWPE = 97.92 ± 8.29%; total protein: control = 139.73 ± 10.78, UHMWPE = 137.07 ± 6.17, MWCNT/UHMWPE = 163.29 ± 11.81 µg/mL; IL-6: control = 90.93 ± 10.30, UHMWPE = 92.52 ± 11.02, MWCNT/UHMWPE = 108.99 ± 9.90 pg/mL). Standard cell culture conditions were considered as control. These results, especially the absence of significant elevation in the osteolysis inductor IL-6 values, reinforce the potential of this superior wear-resistant composite for future orthopedic applications, when compared to traditional UHMWPE.

Finite size effects in superconducting nanocomposites

The present Master’s thesis presents theoretical description of the extraodinary behavior of the confined Indium nanoparticles. Superconducting properties of nanoparticles and nanocomposites are extensively reviewed. Special attention has been paid to phase fluctuation, shell and disordered effects. The experimental data has been obtained and provided by Dmitry Shamshur from Ioffe Physical Technical Institute. The investigated material represents a highly ordered system of silicate spheres filled with indium metal, where the In nanoparticles are interconnected between each other. Bulk indium is a superconductor with crititcal superconducting temperature Tc0 = 3:41 K. But indium nanoparticles exhibit different behavior, the critical temperature rise by approximately 20% up to 4.15 K. As well as transition of the indium particles to type-II superconductivity with high critical magnetic fields. Such diversity is explained by finite size effects which originate from nanosize of the samples.

Peak Force Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy Investigation of ZrO2 Nanocomposites for Hygroelectricity Power Element

ZrO2 nanocomposites were investigated considering their perspective application in hygroelectric power elements. Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) techniques allowed to visualize the surface topography and electrical properties. In this work was compared spacial charge behaviour of sample in humid and dry air conditions. Also different SPM modes were compared. Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) was applied to characterize the spacial charge distribution on surface of the sample. Measurements showed, that trapped charge is not dissipated and can be manipulated with low voltages. Humidity influence on the electric potential of the sample was shown.