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G. L. Thomas

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arXiv2000

Scaling in a continuous time model for biological aging

In this paper we consider a generalization to the asexual version of the Penna model for biological aging, where we take a continuous time limit. The genotype associated to each individual is an interval of real numbers over which Dirac $δ$--functions are defined, representing genetically programmed diseases to be switched on at defined ages of the individual life. We discuss two different continuous limits for the evolution equation and two different mutation protocols, to be implemented during reproduction. Exact stationary solutions are obtained and scaling properties are discussed.

cond-mat↗

arXiv1998

The Hyperon-Nucleon Interaction Potential in the Bound State Soliton Model: The $ΛN$ Case

We develop the formalism to study the hyperon-nucleon interaction potential within the bound state approach to the SU(3) Skyrme model. The general framework is illustrated by applying it to the diagonal $ΛN$ potential. The central, spin-spin and tensor components of this interaction are obtained and compared with those derived using alternative schemes.

hep-ph↗

arXiv1993

Dibaryons as axially symmetric skyrmions

Dibaryons configurations are studied in the framework of the bound state soliton model. A generalized axially symmetric ansatz is used to determine the soliton background. We show that once the constraints imposed by the symmetries of the lowest energy torus configuration are satisfied all spurious states are removed from the dibaryon spectrum. In particular, we show that the lowest allowed state in the $S=-2$ channel carries the quantum numbers of the H particle. We find that, within our approximations, this particle is slightly bound in the model. We discuss, however, that vacuum effects neglected in the present calculation are very likely to unbind the H.

hep-ph↗