diff --git "a/batch_s000017.csv" "b/batch_s000017.csv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/batch_s000017.csv" @@ -0,0 +1,10372 @@ +source,target + Iu addition. we make svuthesized beam sizes the same as possible at both wavelengths. using weighting aud tapering schemes. in order to münunuize the beam size effect on the flux comparison.," In addition, we make synthesized beam sizes the same as possible at both wavelengths, using weighting and tapering schemes, in order to minimize the beam size effect on the flux comparison." + After proper weighting and taperie schemes. we could match the beam sizes to within," After proper weighting and tapering schemes, we could match the beam sizes to within." + The details of applied weighting aud tapering schemes are listed in Table 2. with final svuthesized bemus., The details of applied weighting and tapering schemes are listed in Table \ref{tab_beam} with final synthesized beams. + Driees robust paraiueter is used (?7).. which is a knob to provide intermediate weighting between natural aud uniform weighting.," Briggs' robust parameter is used \citep{briggs1995}, which is a knob to provide intermediate weighting between natural and uniform weighting." + The parameter of 2 gives a weieliting close to natural weieliting aud 2 close to nuiform weighting., The parameter of $2$ gives a weighting close to natural weighting and $-2$ close to uniform weighting. +" Total iux CF.) of the thermal dust coutiuumau emission represents the total mass (Mr) of the source. if the source is optically thin at the observational frequeucies. where wy. DQ(DI4) Mp. aud D are opacity (nass absorption cocficient) of the dust serais. blackbody radiation intensity of a dust temperature Dy. total mass. and distance to the source. respectively,"," Total flux $F_\nu$ ) of the thermal dust continuum emission represents the total mass $M_T$ ) of the source, if the source is optically thin at the observational frequencies, where $\kappa_\nu$, $B_\nu(T_{d})$, $M_T$ , and $D$ are opacity (mass absorption coefficient) of the dust grains, blackbody radiation intensity of a dust temperature $T_{d}$, total mass, and distance to the source, respectively." +" The opacity of dust erains (&,) depeuds on dust properties such as sizes. colmpoucuts. aud shapes."," The opacity of dust grains $\kappa_{\nu}$ ) depends on dust properties such as sizes, components, and shapes." +" Hf the dependence is simple. for example a power law (E,cr7). the dust eran propertics can be studied by observations at two frequencies."," If the dependence is simple, for example a power law $\kappa_\nu \varpropto \nu^\beta$ ), the dust grain properties can be studied by observations at two frequencies." + In addition. in the case that the Ravleigh-Jeans approxination of blackbody radiation is applicable (ivmKT). the relationship between spectral indexes of the observed flux deusities (0) aud spectral indexes of the dust exin opacity (2) is simply. Note that this relation is valid only iu the optically thin asstuuption aud the Ravleigh-Jeaus approximation.," In addition, in the case that the Rayleigh-Jeans approximation of blackbody radiation is applicable $h\nu \ll kT$ ), the relationship between spectral indexes of the observed flux densities $\alpha$ ) and spectral indexes of the dust grain opacity $\beta$ ) is simply, Note that this relation is valid only in the optically thin assumption and the Rayleigh-Jeans approximation." + ? showed that ./ mainly depends on the size distribution of dust erains rather than their coupoucuts and shapes: sunall (j| (~ 1) is likely indicating dust erain size distribution up to 3A., \citet{draine2006} showed that $\beta$ mainly depends on the size distribution of dust grains rather than their components and shapes; small $\beta$ $\sim 1$ ) is likely indicating dust grain size distribution up to $3 \lambda$. + Since our observations are up to 3 numi 9~l would sugeest a grain size distribution up to about 1 cm.," Since our observations are up to 3 mm, $\beta \sim 1$ would suggest a grain size distribution up to about 1 cm." + Figure d preseuts maps of Lilis IRS 2. Litls IRS 3. and L1157.," Figure \ref{fig_betamap} presents maps of L1448 IRS 2, L1448 IRS 3, and L1157." +" Dust coutimaiun maps at and hhave been separately constructed using different weiehtiues and taperimes as described in refsoc,bsand Table2inordertohaveassimilarsuyithesitedbeamsaspos v"," Dust continuum maps at and have been separately constructed using different weightings and taperings as described in \\ref{sec_obs} and Table \ref{tab_beam} + in order to have as similar synthesized beams as possible at the two wavelengths." +alues of cach source have been calculated using the two contimmun images., Afterwards $\beta$ values of each source have been calculated using the two continuum images. + Only regions above three signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) levels on the both maps have Όσοι used to derive ) assunmniue where g4 and my are frequencies correspouding to and ddata. as listed in Table 2..," Only regions above three signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) levels on the both maps have been used to derive $\beta$ assuming where $\nu_1$ and $\nu_0$ are frequencies corresponding to and data, as listed in Table \ref{tab_beam}." + Note that the Ravleigh-Jeans approximation aud the optically thin assuuption are used., Note that the Rayleigh-Jeans approximation and the optically thin assumption are used. + In the case of an average dust temperature of about 30 I&. the upper lait of frequencies to which the Ravleigh-Jeans approximation cau be applied is about 625 GIIz.," In the case of an average dust temperature of about 30 K, the upper limit of frequencies to which the Rayleigh-Jeans approximation can be applied is about 625 GHz." + Since the higher frequencyof our data is about 230 GIIz. the assumption is valid for this study.," Since the higher frequencyof our data is about 230 GHz, the assumption is valid for this study." + However. caution should be taken in comparison at sibmullimeter wavelengths for cold objects such as the Class 0 YSO envelopes.," However, caution should be taken in $\beta$ comparison at submillimeter wavelengths for cold objects such as the Class 0 YSO envelopes." +The rate of supernova explosions is astrophysically important because it determines the rate at which heavy elements are dispersed into the interstellar medium. thereby constraming galactic chemical evolution.,"The rate of supernova explosions is astrophysically important because it determines the rate at which heavy elements are dispersed into the interstellar medium, thereby constraining galactic chemical evolution." + Since the progenitors of core-collapse supernovae (SNec) are believed to be short-lived massive stars. the SNee rate is expected to reflect the star-formation rate. increasing with redshift like ~(1+2°° for zo«0.5 (Hopkins&Beacom2006).," Since the progenitors of core-collapse supernovae (SNcc) are believed to be short-lived massive stars, the SNcc rate is expected to reflect the star-formation rate, increasing with redshift like $\sim(1+z)^{3.6}$ for $z<0.5$ \citep{hopkins}." +. Thermonuclear type Ia supernovae (SNIa) have both long- and short-lived progenitors so the SNIa rate has a delayed component making the SNla rate rise more slowly with redshift. ~(1+2) (Pritchetetal.2008)..," Thermonuclear type Ia supernovae (SNIa) have both long- and short-lived progenitors so the SNIa rate has a delayed component making the SNIa rate rise more slowly with redshift, $\sim(1+z)^{2}$ \citep{pritchet}." + The SNla rate is now known to a precision of about 20%., The SNIa rate is now known to a precision of about $20\%$. + Measurements have profited from the high luminosity of SNIa which make them relatively easy to detect and identify., Measurements have profited from the high luminosity of SNIa which make them relatively easy to detect and identify. + Furthermore. their utility as cosmological distance indicators has motivated intense searches.," Furthermore, their utility as cosmological distance indicators has motivated intense searches." + An example is the Supernova Legacy Survey (SNLS) at the Canada-France- Telescope (CFHT) performed between 2003 and 2008., An example is the Supernova Legacy Survey (SNLS) at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) performed between 2003 and 2008. +" Using early SNLS data. Neilletal.(2006) derived a SNIa rate at a redshift z~0.5 of where /is=Ho/70kmsec""!Mpc'."," Using early SNLS data, \citet{neill2006} + derived a SNIa rate at a redshift $z\sim 0.5$ of where $h_{70}=H_0/70\km\,\second^{-1}\Mpc^{-1}$." + The rate for SNee is more difficult to measure because observed SNec have a magnitude distribution that peaks roughly 1.5mag fainter than SNIa and covers a range of more than Smag (Richardsonetal.," The rate for SNcc is more difficult to measure because observed SNcc have a magnitude distribution that peaks roughly $1.5\,{\rm mag}$ fainter than SNIa and covers a range of more than $5\,{\rm mag}$ \citep{richardson}." +2002)... The local rate was measured by Cappellaroetal.(1999) using. 137 supernovae discovered by eye and photographically.," The local rate was measured by \citet{Capp1999} + using 137 supernovae discovered by eye and photographically." + Most had spectroscopic identification. about half being SNIa and half SNee (SNIb/e and SNID.," Most had spectroscopic identification, about half being SNIa and half SNcc (SNIb/c and SNII)." + After etficiency corrections. the SNec rate was found to be a factor 2.441.3 greater than the SNIa rate.," After efficiency corrections, the SNcc rate was found to be a factor $2.4\pm1.3$ greater than the SNIa rate." + The SNee rate at z~0.3 was measured by Cappellaroal.(2005) and more recently by Botticellaetal.(2005)., The SNcc rate at $z\sim0.3$ was measured by \citet{Capp2005} and more recently by \citet{Bott2008}. + The latter used images taken over a six year period with typically four months between images., The latter used images taken over a six year period with typically four months between images. + They found 18 SNee candidates and 13 SNla candidates (of which a total of 25 are spectroscopically confirmed) to find a SNee rate at z~0.26 a factor 4+2 greater than the SNla rate., They found 18 SNcc candidates and 13 SNIa candidates (of which a total of 25 are spectroscopically confirmed) to find a SNcc rate at $z\sim0.26$ a factor $4\pm2$ greater than the SNIa rate. + Finally. Dahleretal.(2004) used the Advanced Camera for Surveys οἱ the Hubble Space Telescope to obtain images for five epochs separated by ~45days.," Finally, \citet{dahlen} used the Advanced Camera for Surveys on the Hubble Space Telescope to obtain images for five epochs separated by $\sim45\,{\rm days}$." +" For redshifts <1. they found 17 SNla candidates (with some spectroscopic identification) anc 16 SNee candidates (no spectroscopic identification) which allowed them to derive R,./R;,=3.6x2.0 at z-0. and RR,22.5E1.0 at z~0.8."," For redshifts $<1$, they found 17 SNIa candidates (with some spectroscopic identification) and 16 SNcc candidates (no spectroscopic identification) which allowed them to derive $R_{cc}/R_{Ia}=3.6\pm2.0$ at $z\sim0.4$ and $R_{cc}/R_{Ia}=2.5\pm1.0$ at $z\sim0.8$." + All existing measurements of the SNee rate suffer from the fact that the discovery procedure involved the comparison of images separated in time by intervals comparable to or greater than the characteristic ~|month time scales of supernovae.," All existing measurements of the SNcc rate suffer from the fact that the discovery procedure involved the comparison of images separated in time by intervals comparable to or greater than the characteristic $\sim 1\,{\rm month}$ time scales of supernovae." + Consequently. well-sampled light curves for most candidates are not available. complicatir£& the type identification and efficiency caleulations.," Consequently, well-sampled light curves for most candidates are not available, complicating the type identification and efficiency calculations." +" The SLS ""rolling search"" avoids this problem because of its high cadence monitoring of four |deg- fields in the e. 7. /' and z' bands over a total of5 years."," The SNLS “rolling search” avoids this problem because of its high cadence monitoring of four $1\,deg^2$ fields in the $g^\prime$, $r^\prime$, $i^\prime$ and $z^\prime$ bands over a total of 5 years." + During each 6 month observing seaso1 for each field. typically four observations perlunation were obtained in the 7’ and /' bands. three in the z' band and two inthe ¢’ band.," During each 6 month observing season for each field, typically four observations perlunation were obtained in the $r^\prime$ and $i^\prime$ bands, three in the $z^\prime$ band and two in the $g^\prime$ band." + This strategy yields well-sampled light curves (e.g. Figs. 1.. 5," This strategy yields well-sampled light curves (e.g. Figs. \ref{lcIa}, ," + and 3)) with high efficiency for all events occurring during the observing season, \ref{lcplateau} and \ref{lcCC}) ) with high efficiency for all events occurring during the observing season +The source count models can be accessed through the world wicle web at Alip:££www.irdsas.ac.jpicppícounts CPP is supported. by a Japan Society [or the Promotion of Science (JSPS) fellowship.,The source count models can be accessed through the world wide web at $http://www.ir.isas.ac.jp/\sim cpp/counts/$ CPP is supported by a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) fellowship. + CPP thanks the referee Steve Eales and Lideo Alatsuhara lor significant. comments and suggestions., CPP thanks the referee Steve Eales and Hideo Matsuhara for significant comments and suggestions. + CPP would like to thank Professor Haruyuki Okuda for providing him with the chance to spend a very fruitful ancl eventful time at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science. Japan.," CPP would like to thank Professor Haruyuki Okuda for providing him with the chance to spend a very fruitful and eventful time at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan." +metallicity to 47 Tuc with [M/H]=—0.6.,metallicity to 47 Tuc with $\mh=-0.6$. +" Given the errors, the isochrone fit for the Aquarius stream is consistent with the Sgr dwarf."," Given the errors, the isochrone fit for the Aquarius stream is consistent with the Sgr dwarf." + We thus investigated a possible link between the Aquarius stream and the Sagittarius dwarf debris., We thus investigated a possible link between the Aquarius stream and the Sagittarius dwarf debris. +" The details of this investigation are given in Appendix A. The overall result is that the Aquarius stream's kinematics match those of the Sagittarius dwarf debris, calculated using a variety of potential models (oblate, spheroid, prolate, triaxial) from Law (2005, 2009)."," The details of this investigation are given in Appendix A. The overall result is that the Aquarius stream's kinematics match those of the Sagittarius dwarf debris, calculated using a variety of potential models (oblate, spheroid, prolate, triaxial) from Law (2005, 2009)." +" The oblate model shows a potential match for a small section of nearby debris when considering the line-of-sight velocity in the Galactic rest-frame, V, alone."," The oblate model shows a potential match for a small section of nearby debris when considering the line-of-sight velocity in the Galactic rest-frame, $\vgal$, alone." +" However, the full kinematics of Vy,Vr,Vz displays that the kinematics of the Aquarius stream and this nearby section are actually quitedifferent?°."," However, the full kinematics of $\VPHI,\ \VR,\ \VZ$ displays that the kinematics of the Aquarius stream and this nearby section are actually quite." +. The possible connection is further ruled out by the fact that the oblate halo potential model does not compare well with other observational data for Sgr dwarf debris., The possible connection is further ruled out by the fact that the oblate halo potential model does not compare well with other observational data for Sgr dwarf debris. +" Since the Aquarius stream lies in the southern part of the RAVE data, it could not be discovered in the main, northern SDSS survey."," Since the Aquarius stream lies in the southern part of the RAVE data, it could not be discovered in the main, northern SDSS survey." +" Thus the stream is far removed from the SDSS-discovered substructures, including the Canis Major overdensity at (1,b)=(240°,—8?) (Martinezetal.2005) and the Virgo overdensity at (1,b)=(300°,+60°) (Juriéetal.2008)."," Thus the stream is far removed from the SDSS-discovered substructures, including the Canis Major overdensity at $(l,\ b)=(240^\circ,\ -8^\circ)$ \citep{Martinez2005} and the Virgo overdensity at $(l,\ b)=(300^\circ,\ +60^\circ)$ \citep{Juric2008}." +". Further, the stream is located between the southern SEGUE SDSS stripes so it unsurprising that this has not been detected in this survey."," Further, the stream is located between the southern SEGUE SDSS stripes so it unsurprising that this has not been detected in this survey." + The stream’s Galactic latitude of b=—60° rules out a relation to the more planar Monoceros stream (b< 40°) (Penarrubiaetal.2005)., The stream's Galactic latitude of $b=-60^\circ$ rules out a relation to the more planar Monoceros stream $b<40^\circ$ ) \citep{Penarrubia2005}. +". Its velocities and latitude are also inconsistent with the thick disk asymmetries detected by Parkeretal.(2003, 2004).."," Its velocities and latitude are also inconsistent with the thick disk asymmetries detected by \citet{Parker2003, Parker2004}. ." +" The Hercules-Aquila cloud, again detected using SDSS photometry, is located at |=40° and extends above and below the plane by 50° Belokurovetal. (2007).."," The Hercules-Aquila cloud, again detected using SDSS photometry, is located at $l=40^\circ$ and extends above and below the plane by $50^\circ$ \citet{Belokurov2007}. ." + The velocities of the b>0° segment are =+180kmst and the structure ranges over heliocentricVga) distances of d=10—20kpc.," The velocities of the $b>0^\circ$ segment are $\vgal = +180\,\kms$ and the structure ranges over heliocentric distances of $d=10 - 20\,\kpc$." + The Hercules-Aquila cloud is near the Aquarius stream on the sky., The Hercules-Aquila cloud is near the Aquarius stream on the sky. +" However, despite the lack of velocity data below the plane, it can be clearly seen that the two entities are separate: the centering in (1, b) for the two are shifted from each other and their distance ranges are clearly incompatible."," However, despite the lack of velocity data below the plane, it can be clearly seen that the two entities are separate: the centering in (l, b) for the two are shifted from each other and their distance ranges are clearly incompatible." +" Additionally, in Section 6.1 we trace the orbit of a simple model for the Aquarius stream and the resulting region of phase-space that the debris inhabits does not overlap with the Hercules-Aquila cloud in (1,b, και)."," Additionally, in Section \ref{subsec:sat} we trace the orbit of a simple model for the Aquarius stream and the resulting region of phase-space that the debris inhabits does not overlap with the Hercules-Aquila cloud in $l,\ b,\ \vgal$ )." +" We have calculated orbits for candidate stars in the potential of Helmi et al (2006), which has contributions from a disk, bulge, and dark halo."," We have calculated orbits for candidate stars in the potential of Helmi et al (2006), which has contributions from a disk, bulge, and dark halo." +" Table 4 gives averages for various quantities derived from these orbits as well as the median quantities for the overall kinematics, using both sets of distances."," Table \ref{tab4} gives averages for various quantities derived from these orbits as well as the median quantities for the overall kinematics, using both sets of distances." +" Note that we chose the median as it gives more consistent results, and for this reason we also excluded the two most distant stars with d>9 kpc as their kinematics differed greatly from the others."," Note that we chose the median as it gives more consistent results, and for this reason we also excluded the two most distant stars with $d> 9$ kpc as their kinematics differed greatly from the others." +" Also, the values for the pericentre and apocentre only include non-radial orbits."," Also, the values for the pericentre and apocentre only include non-radial orbits." +" Figure 6 shows the L,-Lyerp and L,-Energy (Lindblad) planes for orbits based on both distance estimates, where to aid comparison to other studies we use here energies as calculated in Dinescuetal. (1999)."," Figure \ref{f6} shows the $L_z$ $L_\mathrm{perp}$ and $L_z$ -Energy (Lindblad) planes for orbits based on both distance estimates, where to aid comparison to other studies we use here energies as calculated in \citet{Dinescu1999}." +". Note that the scatter of the isochrone distance results is large so the majority of these points lie off the plot, as do some of the RPM distance results."," Note that the scatter of the isochrone distance results is large so the majority of these points lie off the plot, as do some of the RPM distance results." +" We plot for reference stars in the Geneva Copenhagen survey (Nordstrometal.2004), which is comprised mainly of thin and some thick disk stars."," We plot for reference stars in the Geneva Copenhagen survey \citep{Nordstrom2004}, which is comprised mainly of thin and some thick disk stars." + The circular orbit loci for this potential are also shown in the Lindblad diagram., The circular orbit loci for this potential are also shown in the Lindblad diagram. + To show the typical error covariance we also ran a Monte Carlo (MC) simulation for each star (with the RPM , To show the typical error covariance we also ran a Monte Carlo (MC) simulation for each star (with the RPM distances). +"Fromthe errors in distances,proper motion and radial distances).velocity we generated a sample of 1000 points representative of each distribution, which"," Fromthe errors in distances,proper motion and radial velocity we generated a sample of 1000 points representative of each distribution, which" +So far we have ignored the effects of extinction iu our conrparisou of observations and models,So far we have ignored the effects of extinction in our comparison of observations and models. + Frou detailed studies of obscured Calactic giant regions there is evidence that the extinction to the stars is highly variable with values between Ay=0 and Ay=L5inasg (Bhuin. Danuneli. Conti 1999: Bhun. Couti. Diuauineli 2000) for the very voung regions.," From detailed studies of obscured Galactic giant regions there is evidence that the extinction to the stars is highly variable with values between $A_K=0$ and $A_K=4.5\,$ mag (Blum, Damineli, Conti 1999; Blum, Conti, Damineli 2000) for the very young regions." + If high extinction is prescut in the regious of LIRGs. then the predicted fractious of regions. coiucidences aud older star clusters will be affected.," If high extinction is present in the regions of LIRGs, then the predicted fractions of regions, coincidences and older star clusters will be affected." + Althouehl we have no way derive the extinctions from the current Pan observations. we cau obtain some estimates from optical spectroscopy.," Although we have no way derive the extinctions from the current $\alpha$ observations, we can obtain some estimates from optical spectroscopy." + AATIOO and Lippari et al. (, AAH00 and pari et al. ( +2000) have measured extinctions of up to Ay& L2amag using the Bahuer decrement for a few regions in Arp 299 and NCC 3256 respectively.,"2000) have measured extinctions of up to $A_V \simeq 4.2\,$ mag using the Balmer decrement for a few regions in Arp 299 and NGC 3256 respectively." +" This is equivalent to extinctions at the observed wavelength of Pad of up to Apa,zm OSimae."," This is equivalent to extinctions at the observed wavelength of $\alpha$ of up to $A_{{\rm Pa}\alpha} \simeq 0.5\,$ mag." + The ages of these regions from the observed equivalent widtls of Πα are of between 3 and GNINDIVY using Leitherer et al. (, The ages of these regions from the observed equivalent widths of $\alpha$ are of between 3 and Myr using Leitherer et al. ( +1999) models.,1999) models. + Although the measured extinctions are not high enough to compromise the detection of regions at nearinfrared wavelengths. we cannot rule out the possibility that verv voung regious («23 Myr) suffer from elevated extinctions. even at nem-iufrared waveleneths.," Although the measured extinctions are not high enough to compromise the detection of regions at near-infrared wavelengths, we cannot rule out the possibility that very young regions $<3\,$ Myr) suffer from elevated extinctions, even at near-infrared wavelengths." + 1f this were the cases we would be missing the vounecst regions. and hence the observed fraction of regions and coimcidences will be lower lits.," If this were the case, we would be missing the youngest regions, and hence the observed fraction of regions and coincidences will be lower limits." + This would iu turi translate in even vounger age distribution of the detected population of star clusters., This would in turn translate in even younger age distribution of the detected population of star clusters. + The observed luminosity and mass functious of old elobular clusters around galaxies and voung star clusters observed in interacting galaxies appear to be distinctivelv different. with the former having a log-normal shape. aud the latter a power law form with no evidence for a turnover (sce for instance Ehueercen Efremov 1997: Whitinore et al.," The observed luminosity and mass functions of old globular clusters around galaxies and young star clusters observed in interacting galaxies appear to be distinctively different, with the former having a log-normal shape, and the latter a power law form with no evidence for a turnover (see for instance Elmegreen Efremov 1997; Whitmore et al." + 1999: Zepf et al., 1999; Zepf et al. + 1999)., 1999). + This poses an interesting problem if the clusters observed iu salaxies are vounger versious of todav's globular clusters., This poses an interesting problem if the clusters observed in galaxies are younger versions of today's globular clusters. + Oue of the proposed solutions is that the mass distribution of old elobular clusters was initially a power law that was later modified by selective destruction of low mass star clusters to become a log-norimat like wass fiction (see Fall Zhang 2001 for a detailed discussion. and also Whitmore 2000).," One of the proposed solutions is that the mass distribution of old globular clusters was initially a power law that was later modified by selective destruction of low mass star clusters to become a log-normal like mass function (see Fall Zhang 2001 for a detailed discussion, and also Whitmore 2000)." + Although including a detailed treatineut of the problem of cluster destruction is bevoud the scope of this paper. we can attempt to see its effects on our calculations.," Although including a detailed treatment of the problem of cluster destruction is beyond the scope of this paper, we can attempt to see its effects on our calculations." + If clusters in Arp 299 and NGC 3256 have been forming at a coustaut rate for approximately LOO Nr. then ~50% of all clusters with masses above 5«104M. should be destroyed during that period to account for the observed fraction of star clusters.," If clusters in Arp 299 and NGC 3256 have been forming at a constant rate for approximately $100\,$ Myr, then $\simeq 50\%$ of all clusters with masses above $5\times 10^4\,{\rm M}_\odot$ should be destroyed during that period to account for the observed fraction of star clusters." + Note that Zepf et al. (, Note that Zepf et al. ( +1999) proposed selective destruction of low mass clusters as oue possibility to account for the observed optical colors and Iuinosities of clusters in NGC 3256 (the other possibility was a very voung aee for the clusters).,1999) proposed selective destruction of low mass clusters as one possibility to account for the observed optical colors and luminosities of clusters in NGC 3256 (the other possibility was a very young age for the clusters). + Finally we cousider the effects of the formation of Pan shells ou the measured uuuber of coincidences., Finally we consider the effects of the formation of $\alpha$ shells on the measured number of coincidences. + Iu the Auteunae galaxy there is evidence that many of the slightly older. nore massive clusters (1.0. 5-LOADNIwr) have blown large Te shells around themselves. hence there is no lounger a good correspondence between the distribution of Ila and the f-hand ceuter of the cluster (Whitinore ct al.," In the Antennae galaxy there is evidence that many of the slightly older, more massive clusters (i.e., Myr) have blown large $\alpha$ shells around themselves, hence there is no longer a good correspondence between the distribution of $\alpha$ and the $I$ -band center of the cluster (Whitmore et al." + 1999)., 1999). + Such Pana shells ave diffuse and will not be identifies as reeious. causing the προς of coincidences to be underestimated iu the 57 Myv age range.," Such $\alpha$ shells are diffuse and will not be identified as regions, causing the number of coincidences to be underestimated in the $5-7\,$ Myr age range." + For ages 2TMyr the region endussion will not be detecte as its ΕΕ will be below our detection threshok (Section 5.2).," For ages $>7\,$ Myr the region emission will not be detected as its luminosity will be below our detection threshold (Section 5.2)." + The result of missing some coiucideuces because of the presence of Pan shells would be an age distribution of the clusters shelthy vouuger than iuferre in Section 5.3., The result of missing some coincidences because of the presence of $\alpha$ shells would be an age distribution of the clusters slightly younger than inferred in Section 5.3. + Note that this effect is ouly relevant to the most imassive clusters in Arp 299 iud NGC 3256 where we expect to see coincidences with the preseut detection threshold., Note that this effect is only relevant to the most massive clusters in Arp 299 and NGC 3256 where we expect to see coincidences with the present detection threshold. + Iu this paper we have presented Z$T/NICMOS broad-baud and uarrow-baud Pao tuagine of a sample of 5 LIRGs., In this paper we have presented /NICMOS broad-band and narrow-band $\alpha$ imaging of a sample of 8 LIRGs. +" The sample galaxies exhibit a range of infrared huninosities (logLy,=10.91.I1L82L.). as well as a varicty of dynamical stages: isolated galaxies interacting ealaxies aud mergers."," The sample galaxies exhibit a range of infrared luminosities $\log L_{\rm IR} = 10.94-11.82\,{\rm L}_\odot$ ), as well as a variety of dynamical stages: isolated galaxies interacting galaxies and mergers." + The Pan images have allowed us to identify the location of regions. whereas the Z7-baud contimmiun nuages have revealed the star clusters.," The $\alpha$ images have allowed us to identify the location of regions, whereas the $H$ -band continuum images have revealed the star clusters." + In all ealaxies iu our sample except NGC 6210 aud Zw 019.057 we have detected a large number of star clusters and regions., In all galaxies in our sample except NGC 6240 and Zw 049.057 we have detected a large number of star clusters and regions. + The absolute Z£-baud magnitudes of the identified SSCs range up to MyL7.2inag.," The absolute $H$ -band magnitudes of the identified SSCs range up to $M_H=-17.2\,$ mag." + A huge fraction of the region population (exchiding the nuclear emission) shows huuimosities iu excess of that of 30 Doradus. the prototypical giant region.," A large fraction of the region population (excluding the nuclear emission) shows luminosities in excess of that of 30 Doradus, the prototypical giant region." + The main characteristic of the Pao emissiou. iu the isolated LIRGs iu our sample is the lack of stroug uuclear cluission., The main characteristic of the $\alpha$ emission in the isolated LIRGs in our sample is the lack of strong nuclear emission. + Most of the regions are distributed along the spiral rius of the galaxies., Most of the regions are distributed along the spiral arms of the galaxies. + The interacting/imereine LIRGs ou the other hand. show bright unclear Pan enission together with widely spread star formation along the the spiral iris and at the interface of interacting ealaxies.," The interacting/merging LIRGs on the other hand, show bright nuclear $\alpha$ emission together with widely spread star formation along the the spiral arms and at the interface of interacting galaxies." + The fraction of nuclear Pan eiissiou to the total cnussion varies from system to system. as it depends ou factors sch as the age of the interaction process. the initial eas content of the ealaxics and the relative masses of the ealaxies.," The fraction of nuclear $\alpha$ emission to the total emission varies from system to system, as it depends on factors such as the age of the interaction process, the initial gas content of the galaxies and the relative masses of the galaxies." + We have analyzed the properties — bIuninosities. sizes aud huuimositv functions — of regions in LIRGs at au uuprecedeuted spatial resolution (between 15 and 78 pe).," We have analyzed the properties – luminosities, sizes and luminosity functions – of regions in LIRGs at an unprecedented spatial resolution (between 15 and 78 pc)." + Cdant reeious are ubiquitous in LIRGs aud are located not only near the nuclei of interacting galaxies. but also at the interface of iuteracting ealaxies and along the spiral arms.," Giant regions are ubiquitous in LIRGs and are located not only near the nuclei of interacting galaxies, but also at the interface of interacting galaxies and along the spiral arms." + This population of lughiy luminous regions is uot observed iu uormal galaxies., This population of highly luminous regions is not observed in normal galaxies. + We lave fitted power laws to the region LFs of Arp 299 and NGC 3256 and found that the iudices are within the values previously measured iu the disks of normal galaxies., We have fitted power laws to the region LFs of Arp 299 and NGC 3256 and found that the indices are within the values previously measured in the disks of normal galaxies. + We lave compared the properties of the regions in LIRCGs with a small sample of normal galaxies observed with the same spatial resolution and found that eiaut veeious are more common in LIRGs than in normal ealaxies., We have compared the properties of the regions in LIRGs with a small sample of normal galaxies observed with the same spatial resolution and found that giant regions are more common in LIRGs than in normal galaxies. + The iueasured sizes of eiut regious in, The measured sizes of giant regions in +assumptions. ie. the self-similarity of the solutions).,"assumptions, i.e. the self-similarity of the solutions)." + PelleGer&ον(1992) further developed the general theory. of non-sell-similar solutions of hyvdromagnetie disk winds., \citet{Pelletier92} further developed the general theory of non-self-similar solutions of hydromagnetic disk winds. + In these models the transler of excess energy (o (he escaping particles is made at the expense ol the rotational energv of the matter in the disk and it is mediated by the magnetic field., In these models the transfer of excess energy to the escaping particles is made at the expense of the rotational energy of the matter in the disk and it is mediated by the magnetic field. + While this (vpe of model gained popularity. the issue of jet/outlfow formation took a different turn. with the introduction of acdvection-dominated accretion flow (ADAF) (ο...Naravan&Yi1994:Mlanmotoetal. 1997).," While this type of model gained popularity, the issue of jet/outlfow formation took a different turn with the introduction of advection-dominated accretion flow (ADAF) \citep[e.g.,][]{Narayan94,Manmoto97}." +. These radiativelv inefficient. accretion [lows (RIAF) were found to have positive Bernoulli integral of the flow and could therefore fulfill the condition necessary for the launching of jet/wind outflows: as such they present potentially interesting sites for the oriein of such oulllows., These radiatively inefficient accretion flows (RIAF) were found to have positive Bernoulli integral of the flow and could therefore fulfill the condition necessary for the launching of jet/wind outflows; as such they present potentially interesting sites for the origin of such outflows. + The positivity of the Bernoulli integral has been discussed and analysed by Blanclord&Begelman(1999) who pointed out Chat 1 is due to the combination of energy. transfer by (he viscous torques [rom the inner to the outer sections of the flow (the gas of the flow becomes bounded al its inner edge) and the local dissipation of the flows azimuthal kinetic energy which is not radiated away but stored in Che fluid to increase its internal energv., The positivity of the Bernoulli integral has been discussed and analysed by \citet{BB99} who pointed out that it is due to the combination of energy transfer by the viscous torques from the inner to the outer sections of the flow (the gas of the flow becomes bounded at its inner edge) and the local dissipation of the flow's azimuthal kinetic energy which is not radiated away but stored in the fluid to increase its internal energy. + The latter authors then argued Chat ἰ excess energv can be carried away (o infinity (along with some fraction of the accreti mass and angular moment) to produce continuous outflows from all radii to infinitv. whi leaving (he remaining flow with negative Bernoulli constant to naturally acerete onto the compact object: advection-dominated. inflow-outllow solution (ADIOS)., The latter authors then argued that the excess energy can be carried away to infinity (along with some fraction of the accreting mass and angular momentum) to produce continuous outflows from all radii to infinity while leaving the remaining flow with negative Bernoulli constant to naturally accrete onto the compact object: advection-dominated inflow-outflow solution (ADIOS). + In (his case. while (he necessary excess energy is (transferred by (the viscous torques from the flows more highly bound inner section. (he necessary separation of mass to components with positive and negalive total energv is still left unspecified.," In this case, while the necessary excess energy is transferred by the viscous torques from the flow's more highly bound inner section, the necessary separation of mass to components with positive and negative total energy is still left unspecified." + An altogether different model (hat offers a simplified picture of such a separation was presented by Subramanianetal.(1999) who proposed that in the tenuous. collisionless plasma of an ADAF particles (protons) could be accelerated. via a second-orcler Fermi acceleration bv (he shear motions of the underlying quasi-Ixeplerian azimuthial flow.," An altogether different model that offers a simplified picture of such a separation was presented by \citet{Subramanian99} who proposed that in the tenuous, collisionless plasma of an ADAF particles (protons) could be accelerated via a second-order Fermi acceleration by the shear motions of the underlying quasi-Keplerian azimuthal flow." + Thev ren argued that if sulliciently laree pressure is built in (he accelerated. particle proton population (the electrons generally lose energy on time scales short compared to their transit me through the svstem and cannot build an energy densitv that could be dynamically nuportant) aud for favorable geometries of the disk magnetic field (large scale poloidal loops wal open up above the disk) (he relativistic particle population could naturally (through je action of the gravitational field) segregate itself [rom the non-relativistic one. carrving ME to infinity only the accelerated (Ezi imc) portion of the disk plasma.," They then argued that if sufficiently large pressure is built in the accelerated particle proton population (the electrons generally lose energy on time scales short compared to their transit time through the system and cannot build an energy density that could be dynamically important) and for favorable geometries of the disk magnetic field (large scale poloidal loops that open up above the disk) the relativistic particle population could naturally (through the action of the gravitational field) segregate itself from the non-relativistic one, carrying off to infinity only the accelerated $E \gsim m_pc^2$ ) portion of the disk plasma." + In this case the eneine is a combination of the particle acceleration and the action of the gravitational fiel., In this case the engine is a combination of the particle acceleration and the action of the gravitational field. + Finally. a model along the same lines was proposed by Contopoulos&Ixazanas(1995) who suggested that even in the case of a completev turbulent magnetic field. a separation of (he relativistic and non-relativistic particle populaAions is possible through the production οἱ relativistic neutrons in the collisions of the relativistic protons with the ambient plasma ancl the ensuing production of relativistic neutrons.," Finally, a model along the same lines was proposed by \citet{Contopoulos95} who suggested that even in the case of a completely turbulent magnetic field, a separation of the relativistic and non-relativistic particle populations is possible through the production of relativistic neutrons in the collisions of the relativistic protons with the ambient plasma and the ensuing production of relativistic neutrons." +" T1ο subsequent decay of neutrons back into protons produces then a proton fluid in regions o[ space devoid of inertia whose ratio (and hence its asvanptotie Lorentz Fact) depends only on the ratio ήστι. where Ris the size of the svstem and 7, the neutron lie time and can lead to highly relativistic flows for black hole masses Af210A.."," The subsequent decay of neutrons back into protons produces then a proton fluid in regions of space devoid of inertia whose energy-to-mass ratio (and hence its asymptotic Lorentz factor) depends only on the ratio $R/c \tau_{\rm +n}$, where $R$ is the size of the system and $\tau_{\rm n}$ the neutron life time and can lead to highly relativistic flows for black hole masses $M \gsim 10^8 \Msun$." + In the present note we lollow a similar simplifiel view to study outflows in objects powered bv accretion: We consider the presence of (2-dimensional) shocks as a means of dissipation of (he accretion kinetic energy in a [ashion similar to that considered by, In the present note we follow a similar simplified view to study outflows in objects powered by accretion: We consider the presence of (2-dimensional) shocks as a means of dissipation of the accretion kinetic energy in a fashion similar to that considered by +the group regime. where fossils fall on the Lj;—c relation of non-fossil galaxy groups.,"the group regime, where fossils fall on the $L_R-\sigma$ relation of non-fossil galaxy groups." + We will discuss these features in Section 6 in the light of other scaling relations., We will discuss these features in Section 6 in the light of other scaling relations. + Group velocity dispersions are based on our spectroscopic observations of the sample in Table | and NED for the rest of the systems., Group velocity dispersions are based on our spectroscopic observations of the sample in Table 1 and NED for the rest of the systems. + They are calculated using the following relation. also used in the comparison sample of Osmond&Ponman(20043:3/2). +.," They are calculated using the following relation, also used in the comparison sample of \citet{osmond04}:, ." + This estimator corrects for a statistical bias. which results if one uses the normal unbiased estimator for o7 and then takes the square root to obtain e (which is then not unbiased).," This estimator corrects for a statistical bias, which results if one uses the normal unbiased estimator for $\sigma^2$ and then takes the square root to obtain $\sigma$ (which is then not unbiased)." + This correction is the origin of the term 3/2 (rather than |) in the denominator of the above equation., This correction is the origin of the term 3/2 (rather than 1) in the denominator of the above equation. + If excess X-ray luminosity in fossils were the only difference between the X-ray properties of fossils and non-fossil groups. then hey wouldbe expected to deviate from the Ly7 relation known or non-fossil groups and clusters.," If excess X-ray luminosity in fossils were the only difference between the X-ray properties of fossils and non-fossil groups, then they wouldbe expected to deviate from the $L_X-T$ relation known for non-fossil groups and clusters." + This appeared to be the case rom an earlier ROSAT study (Jonesetal.2003). based on very imited statistics., This appeared to be the case from an earlier ROSAT study \citep{jones03} based on very limited statistics. + Two fossil groups. for which Jonesetal.(2003) could measure the temperature. were found to have high. X-ray uminosity for their gas temperature.," Two fossil groups, for which \citet{jones03} could measure the temperature, were found to have high X-ray luminosity for their gas temperature." + Based on this finding. it was argued that fossils are low-entropy systems due to their higher gas density. in comparison to non-fossils.," Based on this finding, it was argued that fossils are low-entropy systems due to their higher gas density, in comparison to non-fossils." + However we have shown in Khosroshahietal.(2006). that the X-ray temperature of the RX 11416.442315 was underestimated in the analysis., However we have shown in \citet{kmpj06} that the X-ray temperature of the RX J1416.4+2315 was underestimated in the analysis. + The present wider study shows that the above system is not an exception and. as it is seen in Fig 4.. fossils fall on the conventional byT. relation of non-fossil groups and clusters.," The present wider study shows that the above system is not an exception and, as it is seen in Fig \ref{LT}, fossils fall on the conventional $L_X-T$ relation of non-fossil groups and clusters." + Hence. if from our earlier arguments we assert that is enhanced in fossils. then it follows that they must also have £Lelevatedx. mean temperature values. such that they remain on the standard group Ly7 relation.," Hence, if from our earlier arguments we assert that $L_X$ is enhanced in fossils, then it follows that they must also have elevated mean temperature values, such that they remain on the standard group $L_X-T$ relation." + Mahdavi&Geller(2001):XueWu(9000). have presented Lx70 relations for clusters and groups.," \citet{mahdavi01,xue00} have presented $L_X-\sigma$ relations for clusters and groups." + Osmond(2004) found a slope of 2.31 + 0.61 in Lxσ for heir sample of galaxy groups with intergalactic X-ray emission. flatter than the value of 4.5+1.1 found by Helsdon&Ponman (2000)..," \citet{osmond04} found a slope of 2.31 $\pm$ 0.61 in $L_X-\sigma$ for their sample of galaxy groups with intergalactic X-ray emission, flatter than the value of $4.5 \pm 1.1$ found by \citet{helsdon00}. ." + There is a good deal of scatter in the relation. which may in »art account for the disagreement between various studies.," There is a good deal of scatter in the relation, which may in part account for the disagreement between various studies." + While Ponmanetal. (1996). Mulchaey&Zabludoff 1908): Helsdon&Pon-man(2000). and Mahdavi&Geller(2001). find that groups are consistent with the cluster-relation slope of z+ . Mahdavi (1997.2000) and Xue&Wu(2000). find significantly flatter relations in groups with a slope similar to the finding of Osmond (2004). ," While \citet{ponman96}, \citet{mz98}; \citet{helsdon00} and \citet{mahdavi01} find that groups are consistent with the cluster-relation slope of $\approx 4$ , Mahdavi (1997,2000) and \citet{xue00} find significantly flatter relations in groups with a slope similar to the finding of \citet{osmond04}. ." +Figure 5. shows the distribution of fossil groups inthe plane of Lx.—0 along with the non-fossil groups and clusters., Figure \ref{lxsigma} shows the distribution of fossil groups inthe plane of $L_X-\sigma$ along with the non-fossil groups and clusters. + Fossils appear more X-ray luminous thannon-fossil groups for a given, Fossils appear more X-ray luminous thannon-fossil groups for a given +reliability.,reliability. +" In refobserved,, the direct observations are compared with the images and in refresults,, values measured on the sharpened images are reported."," In \\ref{observed}, the direct observations are compared with the de-convolved images and in \\ref{results}, values measured on the sharpened images are reported." +" In refring,, one-dimensional cuts along the major axis of the observed and de-convolved iimage are displayed."," In \\ref{ring}, one-dimensional cuts along the major axis of the observed and de-convolved image are displayed." +" It would have been more natural to select the observation atum,, having the highest spatial resolution, but the sscan map data are of considerably higher S/N, outweighing the apparent resolution advantage of the shorter wavelength data."," It would have been more natural to select the observation at, having the highest spatial resolution, but the scan map data are of considerably higher S/N, outweighing the apparent resolution advantage of the shorter wavelength data." +" In the analysed sub-frame, the flux was conserved within by the MEM routine."," In the analysed sub-frame, the flux was conserved within by the MEM routine." +" Prior to the de-convolution, a stellar point source with photospheric flux of mmJy at refresults)) was subtracted from the PACS image."," Prior to the de-convolution, a stellar point source with photospheric flux of mJy at \\ref{results}) ) was subtracted from the PACS image." +" The resulting sharpened image reveals a central and a central depression with a depth of about2%,, which is consistent with the debris residing in a ring or belt around the star."," The resulting sharpened image reveals a central and a central depression with a depth of about, which is consistent with the debris residing in a ring or belt around the star." +" With standard assumptionsregarding the emitting grains (astronomical silicates, a blow-out size limit ag,=0.6 ffor the VV star and a —3.5 power law index for the size distribution) we find that the ssurface brightness profiles along the major and minor axes are well reproduced assuming a disk inclination of about aand a two-parameter model for the surface density, X(r)."," With standard assumptionsregarding the emitting grains (astronomical silicates, a blow-out size limit $a_{\rm min}= 0.6$ for the V star and a $-3.5$ power law index for the size distribution) we find that the surface brightness profiles along the major and minor axes are well reproduced assuming a disk inclination of about and a two-parameter model for the surface density, $\Sigma(r)$." +" These parameters are the peak density position, rmax, and the power law index of the surface density profile for r>rmax."," These parameters are the peak density position, $r_{\rm max}$, and the power law index of the surface density profile for $r > r_{\rm max}$." +" The best fit to the surface brightness profiles is consistent with a ring-like disc, having values of rmax~85 AAU and X(r>rg)οςr3, respectively."," The best fit to the surface brightness profiles is consistent with a ring-like disc, having values of $r_{\rm max} \sim 85$ AU and $\Sigma(r > r_{\rm max}) \propto r^{-3}$, respectively." +" A more elaborate model, with the size distribution computed self-consistently and taking into account the profiles also at other wavelengths, will be presented by Augereau et al. ("," A more elaborate model, with the size distribution computed self-consistently and taking into account the profiles also at other wavelengths, will be presented by Augereau et al. (" +in prep.).,in prep.). + This roughly AAU wide ring or belt at about AAU from the star appears similar to the EKB of the Solar System., This roughly AU wide ring or belt at about AU from the star appears similar to the EKB of the Solar System. +" Based on an analogy with the debris disc around Fomalhaut and on theoretical expectations, it is quite possible that another gas giant planet, ,cc, could be orbiting the star inside the inner belt edge."," Based on an analogy with the debris disc around Fomalhaut and on theoretical expectations, it is quite possible that another gas giant planet, c, could be orbiting the star inside the inner belt edge." +" Given the age of the system, GGyr, the direct detection of ,cc, for instance by means of coronography, can be expected to be hard (see,e.g.,Beichmanetal. 2006).."," Given the age of the system, Gyr, the direct detection of c, for instance by means of coronography, can be expected to be hard \citep[see, e.g.,][]{beichman2006}. ." +" Based on imaging observations with PACS in the three photometric bands at um,, aand wwe find that"," Based on imaging observations with PACS in the three photometric bands at , and we find that" +"more possibly ambipolar diffusion. cau become dominant in the high density cold gas. the turbulent diffusion in the carly stages of accretion is able to form a light aud large rotationally supported disk very quickly. iun only a few LO! yy,","more possibly ambipolar diffusion, can become dominant in the high density cold gas, the turbulent diffusion in the early stages of accretion is able to form a light and large rotationally supported disk very quickly, in only a few $10^4$ yr." + Finally. we should remark that other mechanisms to remove or reduce the effects of the magnetic braking in the inner regions of protostellar cores have been also investigated in the literature receutly.," Finally, we should remark that other mechanisms to remove or reduce the effects of the magnetic braking in the inner regions of protostellar cores have been also investigated in the literature recently." + Heunebelle&Cia-rdi(2009). verified that the maeuetic brakiug efficiency may decrease significantly when the rotation axis of the core is unisaligued with the direction of the regular magnetic field., \citet{hennebelle_ciardi_2009} verified that the magnetic braking efficiency may decrease significantly when the rotation axis of the core is misaligned with the direction of the regular magnetic field. +" They claim that even for small angeles of the order of 10.20"" there are significant differences with respect to the aligned case;", They claim that even for small angles of the order of $10-20^o$ there are significant differences with respect to the aligned case. + Also. in a concoiitaut work to the present one. Wrasnopolskyetal.(2011) have exanuned the Wall effect on disk formation.," Also, in a concomitant work to the present one, \citet{krasnopolsky_etal_2011} have examined the Hall effect on disk formation." + They found that a ITall-àuduced magnetic torque can diffuse magnetic flux outward aud generate a rotationally supported disk in the collapsing flow. even when the core is initially however the spun-up material remains too sub-Keplerian (Lictal.2011).," They found that a Hall-induced magnetic torque can diffuse magnetic flux outward and generate a rotationally supported disk in the collapsing flow, even when the core is initially non-rotating, however the spun-up material remains too sub-Keplerian \citep{li_etal_2011}." +. Of course. in the uear future. these imechamisus must be tested along with the just proposed turbulent magnetic reconnection aud even with ambipolar diffusou. iu order to assess the relative müportance of cach effect ou disk formation aud evolution.," Of course, in the near future, these mechanisms must be tested along with the just proposed turbulent magnetic reconnection and even with ambipolar diffusion, in order to assess the relative importance of each effect on disk formation and evolution." + Nonetheless. «λος ATID turbuleuce is expected to be present iu these magnetic cores (e... Dallesteros-Paredes&:MacLimactal 2010.. ind references therein). turbulent reconnection arises as a natural wuechauisia for removing magnetic flux excess and allowing the formation of these disks.," Nonetheless, since MHD turbulence is expected to be present in these magnetic cores (e.g., \citealt{ballesteros-paredes_maclow_2002, melioli_etal_2006, leao_etal_2009, santos-lima_etal_2010}, and references therein), turbulent reconnection arises as a natural mechanism for removing magnetic flux excess and allowing the formation of these disks." + lu recent nunierical study in SNLO. we showed that magnetic reconnection iu a turbulent cloud cau efficicutly transport magnetic flux from the iuner denser regions to the periphery of the cloud thus enabling the cloud. to collapse to form a star.," In recent numerical study in SX10, we showed that magnetic reconnection in a turbulent cloud can efficiently transport magnetic flux from the inner denser regions to the periphery of the cloud thus enabling the cloud to collapse to form a star." + Tere. also by iuneaus of fully 3D ATID sinmlatious. we have investigated the same mechanisni acting in a votating collapsing cloud core and shown that the magnetic flux excess of the inner regions of the system can be effectively removed allowing the formation of a rotationally sustained protostellar disk.," Here, also by means of fully 3D MHD simulations, we have investigated the same mechanism acting in a rotating collapsing cloud core and shown that the magnetic flux excess of the inner regions of the system can be effectively removed allowing the formation of a rotationally sustained protostellar disk." + Another cupirical finding in SNIO is that the eficiency ofthe magnetic field expulsion via recounectiou diffisivity increases with the source gravitational field., Another empirical finding in SX10 is that the efficiency of the magnetic field expulsion via reconnection diffusivity increases with the source gravitational field. + This is a natural cousequeuce ofdiffusion iu the presence of the gravitational field which pulls oue component (gas and does not act on the other weightless courponeut anaenetie feld)., This is a natural consequence of diffusion in the presence of the gravitational field which pulls one component (gas) and does not act on the other weightless component (magnetic field). + Di terms of the problem im haud. this implies that more massive protostars can induce magnetic field segregation even for weaker level of turbulence.," In terms of the problem in hand, this implies that more massive protostars can induce magnetic field segregation even for weaker level of turbulence." + We plan to explore nuucerically this issue iu a forthcoming work., We plan to explore numerically this issue in a forthcoming work. + Tn this paper we showed that the concept of reconnection diffusion (L05) successfully works iu the formation of protostellar disks., In this paper we showed that the concept of reconnection diffusion (L05) successfully works in the formation of protostellar disks. + Together with our earlier testing of magnetic field removal through recounection diffusion from collapsing clouds this paper supports a considerable change of the paradieui of star formation., Together with our earlier testing of magnetic field removal through reconnection diffusion from collapsing clouds this paper supports a considerable change of the paradigm of star formation. + Tudeed. in the presence of reconnection diffusion. there is no necessity to appeal to ambipolar diffusion.," Indeed, in the presence of reconnection diffusion, there is no necessity to appeal to ambipolar diffusion." + The latter wav still be nuportaut iu low ionization. low turbulence cuvirouments. but. iu anv case. the domain of its applicability is seriously challeuged.," The latter may still be important in low ionization, low turbulence environments, but, in any case, the domain of its applicability is seriously challenged." + The application of the reconnection diffusion concept to protostellar disk formation aud. i a more eencral framework. to accretion disks in seueral is natural as the disks are expected to be turbulent. chabling our appeal to LV99 model of fast recounection.," The application of the reconnection diffusion concept to protostellar disk formation and, in a more general framework, to accretion disks in general, is natural as the disks are expected to be turbulent, enabling our appeal to LV99 model of fast reconnection." +" An Huportant accepted source of turbulence iu accretion disks is the well known magueto-rotational instability (MRI) (Chandrasekhar 1960. Balbus ITawleyv 1991)""s but at carlicy stages turbulence can be induced by the ντοςπασα motions associated with the disk. formation."," An important accepted source of turbulence in accretion disks is the well known magneto-rotational instability (MRI) (Chandrasekhar 1960, Balbus Hawley 1991), but at earlier stages turbulence can be induced by the hydrodynamical motions associated with the disk formation." + Turbulence is ubiquitous in astrophysical environments as it follows from theoretical considerations based on the high Revuolds uuubers of astrophysical flows and is stronely supported bv studies of spectra of the interstellar electron ceusitv fluctuations (sec Arvinstrongetal.1995:Chepurnov&Lazarian 2010)) as well as of WT (Lazarian2009. for a review aud references therein: Chepurnovctal. 2010)) and CO lines (see Padoanetal. 200901).," Turbulence is ubiquitous in astrophysical environments as it follows from theoretical considerations based on the high Reynolds numbers of astrophysical flows and is strongly supported by studies of spectra of the interstellar electron density fluctuations (see \citealt{armstrong_etal_1995, chepurnov_lazarian_2010}) ) as well as of HI \citealt{lazarian_2009} for a review and references therein; \citealt{chepurnov_etal_2010}) ) and CO lines (see \citealt{padoan_etal_2009}) )." + The application of the recomnection diffusion mechanisia to already formed accretion disks will be investigated im detail elsewhere., The application of the reconnection diffusion mechanism to already formed accretion disks will be investigated in detail elsewhere. + It should be noted however that former studies of the injection of turbulence in accretion disks have shown that at this stage turbulence may be ineffective to maenetic fiux diffusion outward (Rothstein&Lovelace2008)., It should be noted however that former studies of the injection of turbulence in accretion disks have shown that at this stage turbulence may be ineffective to magnetic flux diffusion outward \citep{rothstein_lovelace_2008}. +. Appealing to the LV99 inodel of fast maguetic reconnection and inspired by the successful demonstration of removal of magnetic feld through reconnection diffusion from nunerical models of nolecular clouds in SX10 we have performed uuucerical simulations and demonstrated that: l., Appealing to the LV99 model of fast magnetic reconnection and inspired by the successful demonstration of removal of magnetic field through reconnection diffusion from numerical models of molecular clounds in SX10 we have performed numerical simulations and demonstrated that: 1. + The concept of reconnection diffusion is applicable o the formation of protostellar disks with radius ~100 AU., The concept of reconnection diffusion is applicable to the formation of protostellar disks with radius $\sim 100$ AU. + The extension of this concept to accretion disks is OYeseen., The extension of this concept to accretion disks is foreseen. + 2., 2. + In the eravitational field. reconnection diffusion uitigates magnetic breaking allowing the formation of xotostellar disks.," In the gravitational field, reconnection diffusion mitigates magnetic breaking allowing the formation of protostellar disks." + 3., 3. + The removal of magnetic field through recounectiou diffusion is fast cuough to explain observatious without he necessity of appealing to cuhanced fluid resistivity., The removal of magnetic field through reconnection diffusion is fast enough to explain observations without the necessity of appealing to enhanced fluid resistivity. +stellar masses inferred from the CBO7 library are on average 0.12 dex lower than the BCO3-based ones. with a large (0.17 dex) scatter.,"stellar masses inferred from the CB07 library are on average 0.12 dex lower than the BC03-based ones, with a large (0.17 dex) scatter." + The lack of a clear trend with stellar mass or redshift of the ratio of the two estimates translates into a lack of systematic difference between the best-fit Schechter parameters in the two cases., The lack of a clear trend with stellar mass or redshift of the ratio of the two estimates translates into a lack of systematic difference between the best-fit Schechter parameters in the two cases. + The largest disagreement was found at 2— 3. where the effect of the TP-AGB phase is expected to be the most important.," The largest disagreement was found at $z \sim 2 - 3$ , where the effect of the TP-AGB phase is expected to be the most important." + The main result of this study is the steepening of the faint- slope: the value of« increases from —1.4420.03 at z~0.8 to —1.56£0.16 at z~3. and then flattens up to z~4.," The main result of this study is the steepening of the faint-end slope: the value of $\alpha$ increases from $-1.44 \pm 0.03$ at $z\sim 0.8$ to $-1.86 \pm 0.16$ at $z\sim 3$, and then flattens up to $z\sim 4$." + We have confirmed the steepening of the low-mass end. which had been pointed out by previous authors. with deeper and higher quality photometry.," We have confirmed the steepening of the low-mass end, which had been pointed out by previous authors, with deeper and higher quality photometry." + Our results are unaffected by degeneracies in the M parameter. and they are insensitive to the choice of either the stellar templates or the functional shape fitted to the GSMF. as well as to the limitations of the small area covered by ERS observations.," Our results are unaffected by degeneracies in the $M^*$ parameter, and they are insensitive to the choice of either the stellar templates or the functional shape fitted to the GSMF, as well as to the limitations of the small area covered by ERS observations." + We computed the SMD as a function of redshift and compared it with the integrated star formation histories derived by Hopkins&Beacom(2006) and Reddy&Steidel(2009)., We computed the SMD as a function of redshift and compared it with the integrated star formation histories derived by \cite{hopkins06} and \cite{reddy09}. + The finer sampling of the GSMF at low masses and the steep inferred faint-end slopes determine the higher SMD estimates at >2 than most previous works. solving the disagreement observed by previous authors between the SMD and the integrated SFRD at these redshifts.," The finer sampling of the GSMF at low masses and the steep inferred faint-end slopes determine the higher SMD estimates at $z>2$ than most previous works, solving the disagreement observed by previous authors between the SMD and the integrated SFRD at these redshifts." + However. despite the steep GSMF that we find. the integrated star formation history still exceeds the direct measure of the SMD at z~2 by a factor of ~2—3. even when our data are analysed together with the results of previous large surveys to ensure a good sampling of also the bright-end tail of the GSMF.," However, despite the steep GSMF that we find, the integrated star formation history still exceeds the direct measure of the SMD at $z\sim 2$ by a factor of $\sim 2-3$, even when our data are analysed together with the results of previous large surveys to ensure a good sampling of also the bright-end tail of the GSMF." + Finally. we compared our GSMF and SMD estimates with the predictions of four models of galaxy formation and evolution.," Finally, we compared our GSMF and SMD estimates with the predictions of four models of galaxy formation and evolution." + All models predict a larger abundance of low mass galaxies than observations. at least up to z~3.," All models predict a larger abundance of low mass galaxies than observations, at least up to $z\sim3$." + They also underestimate the stellar mass of high mass galaxies in. the highest redshift bin. although cosmic variance effects prevent us from drawing firm conclusions. at these redshifts.," They also underestimate the stellar mass of high mass galaxies in the highest redshift bin, although cosmic variance effects prevent us from drawing firm conclusions at these redshifts." + The overabundance of low mass galaxies translates into a general overestimation of the total SMD with respect to the data up to zo2. while this density is underestimated at z>3 owing to the dearth of massive galaxies at these redshifts.," The overabundance of low mass galaxies translates into a general overestimation of the total SMD with respect to the data up to $z\sim 2$, while this density is underestimated at $z\gtrsim 3$ owing to the dearth of massive galaxies at these redshifts." + The exact degree of disagreement depends on the particular model., The exact degree of disagreement depends on the particular model. + Future CANDELS data will cover a larger sky area and allow a finer sampling of both the bright-end of the GSMF and its normalization. and at the same time they will be deep enough to accurately probe the GSMF faint-end.," Future CANDELS data will cover a larger sky area and allow a finer sampling of both the bright-end of the GSMF and its normalization, and at the same time they will be deep enough to accurately probe the GSMF faint-end." + These. together with spectroscopic follow-up campaigns. will reduce the uncertainties in the stellar masses. and they will significantly improve our results and our understanding of the stellar mass assembly process.," These, together with spectroscopic follow-up campaigns, will reduce the uncertainties in the stellar masses, and they will significantly improve our results and our understanding of the stellar mass assembly process." +in the immediate vicinity of the black hole.,in the immediate vicinity of the black hole. + Furthermore. at millimeter wavelengths the blurring due to interstellar electron scattering ts subdominant.," Furthermore, at millimeter wavelengths the blurring due to interstellar electron scattering is subdominant." + Thus. at wavelengths of 1.3mm and below it is possible to image the emitting region surrounding Ser A*.," Thus, at wavelengths of $1.3\,\mm$ and below it is possible to image the emitting region surrounding Sgr A*." + Even with the strong gravitational lensing in the vicinity of the horizon. imaging the immediate vicinity of the black hole requires extraordinary resolutions.," Even with the strong gravitational lensing in the vicinity of the horizon, imaging the immediate vicinity of the black hole requires extraordinary resolutions." + The silhouette cas= by the horizon on the surrounding emission is roughly 53+2 ," The silhouette cast by the horizon on the surrounding emission is roughly $53\pm2\,\muas$ ." +At the present time. this resolution is accessible only via asl...millimeter-wavelength very-long baseline interferometry (mm-VLBI).," At the present time, this resolution is accessible only via millimeter-wavelength very-long baseline interferometry (mm-VLBI)." + VLBI observations of Ser A* at 1.4mm using the Institut de Radioastronomie Milliméttrique (IRAM) 30m telescope at Pico Veleta and one of the 15m dishes at Plateau de Bure. produced the size estimate of 110—60j/as. with the large uncertainties due to limited calibration accuracy (?)..," VLBI observations of Sgr A* at $1.4\,\mm$ using the Institut de Radioastronomie Milliméttrique (IRAM) $30\,\m$ telescope at Pico Veleta and one of the $15\,\m$ dishes at Plateau de Bure, produced the size estimate of $110\pm60\,\muas$, with the large uncertainties due to limited calibration accuracy \citep{Kric_etal:98}." + The first successful mm-VLBI observation of Ser A* with Earth-scale baselines was performed in April. 2007. during which visibilities were measured on the 4.6«10°km baseline between Mauna Kea. Hawaii to Mount Graham. Arizona (?)..," The first successful mm-VLBI observation of Sgr A* with Earth-scale baselines was performed in April, 2007, during which visibilities were measured on the $4.6\times10^3\,\km$ baseline between Mauna Kea, Hawaii to Mount Graham, Arizona \citep{Doel_etal:08}." + By fitting these with a gaussian model. ?— found a typical intrinsic source size of 3773jas (after correcting for the sub-dominant broadening due to interstellar electron scattering). smaller than the black hole silhouette.," By fitting these with a gaussian model, \citet{Doel_etal:08} found a typical intrinsic source size of $37^{+5}_{-3}\,\muas$ (after correcting for the sub-dominant broadening due to interstellar electron scattering), smaller than the black hole silhouette." + Since that time a number of groups have analyzed the 2007 mm-VLBI data using various physically motivated accretion models for the emission region (????).. inferring from these efforts the black hole spin vector.," Since that time a number of groups have analyzed the 2007 mm-VLBI data using various physically motivated accretion models for the emission region \citep{Brod_etal:09,Huan-Taka-Shen:09,Mosc_etal:09,Dext-Agol-Frag-McKi:10}, inferring from these efforts the black hole spin vector." + Despite finding generally similar results. these have been limited by the lack of multiple long baseline observations and the limited north-south coverage obtained.," Despite finding generally similar results, these have been limited by the lack of multiple long baseline observations and the limited north-south coverage obtained." + Recently. a second. and considerably set of mm-VLBI observations have been (?).. largerproviding the opportunity to revisit. and substantially reportedimprove. constraints the black hole spin and accretion physics.," Recently, a second, and considerably larger set of mm-VLBI observations have been reported \citep{Fish_etal:10}, providing the opportunity to revisit, and substantially improve, constraints upon the black hole spin and accretion physics." + Here we uponreport upon the first effort to do this using a physically motivated accretion model. similar to that described in ?.. that fits the known spectral and polarization properties of Ser A*.," Here we report upon the first effort to do this using a physically motivated accretion model, similar to that described in \citet{Brod_etal:09}, that fits the known spectral and polarization properties of Sgr A*." + In addition to improving the resulting parameter estimation. it is now possible to identify statistical signatures of both the asymmetry of the image and the importance of the underlying physics that governs the image morphology.," In addition to improving the resulting parameter estimation, it is now possible to identify statistical signatures of both the asymmetry of the image and the importance of the underlying physics that governs the image morphology." + Section 2. summarizes the full set of mm-VLBI observations we consider.," Section \ref{sec:SoO} + summarizes the full set of mm-VLBI observations we consider." + Section 3. describes the models we consider and how the resulting visibility data is produced., Section \ref{sec:VM} describes the models we consider and how the resulting visibility data is produced. + How models are compared and the parameter estimates are produced ts discussed in Section 4.., How models are compared and the parameter estimates are produced is discussed in Section \ref{sec:BDA}. + The fitting process and results are presented in Section 5.. and our best estimates for the black hole spin vector can be found in Section 6..," The fitting process and results are presented in Section \ref{sec:MF}, and our best estimates for the black hole spin vector can be found in Section \ref{sec:EBHS}." + Section 7. describes the implications for different potential future observations.," Section \ref{sec:OFO} + describes the implications for different potential future observations." + Finally concluding remarks are collected in Section 8.., Finally concluding remarks are collected in Section \ref{sec:C}. + In the analysis presented. here we make full use of the recent observations described in?) and ?.., In the analysis presented here we make full use of the recent observations described in \citet{Fish_etal:10} and \citet{Doel_etal:08}. + In both cases. observations targeting Ser A¥ were made at 1.3mm using the Submillimeter Telescope (SMT)) on Mt. Graham in Arizona. 10m dishes in the Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave Astronomy (CARMA)) at Cedar Flat. California. and the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT)) located on Mauna Kea. Hawaii.," In both cases, observations targeting Sgr A* were made at $1.3\,\mm$ using the Submillimeter Telescope ) on Mt. Graham in Arizona, $10\,\m$ dishes in the Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave Astronomy ) at Cedar Flat, California, and the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope ) located on Mauna Kea, Hawaii." + 9? report upon measurements obtained on the nights of the April. 11 12. 2007. using theJCMT.. and a single dish.," \citet{Doel_etal:08} report upon measurements obtained on the nights of the April, 11 12, 2007, using the, and a single dish." + 19 visibility amplitudes were obtained on the and baselines. with an upper limit on April 11th. 2007 along the baseline.," 19 visibility amplitudes were obtained on the and baselines, with an upper limit on April 11th, 2007 along the baseline." + The locations of these observations on the u—v plane are indicated in the lower-left panel of Figure 1.. labeled 2007.," The locations of these observations on the $u$ $v$ plane are indicated in the lower-left panel of Figure \ref{fig:Vobs}, labeled 2007." + Signal-to-noise ratios typical of the short and long baselines are 8 and 4. respectively.," Signal-to-noise ratios typical of the short and long baselines are 8 and 4, respectively." + During this time. observations the single-dish flux was estimated via the full array. operating as a stand-alone instrument. to be 2.4—+0.25Jy.," During this time, observations the single-dish flux was estimated via the full array, operating as a stand-alone instrument, to be $2.4\pm0.25\,\Jy$." + This is similar to the visibility obtained on the baselines andamplitudes consistent with a single. compact gaussian component (?)..," This is similar to the visibility amplitudes obtained on the baselines and consistent with a single, compact gaussian component \citep{Doel_etal:08}." + This flux is anomalously low in comparison to the typical I.3mm flux of ~3Jy. and was taken as evidence for Ser A* appearing in a quiescent state.," This flux is anomalously low in comparison to the typical $1.3\,\mm$ flux of $\sim3\,\Jy$, and was taken as evidence for Sgr A* appearing in a quiescent state." + This interpretation is supported by the lack of a significant difference between analyses of each day separately (?).., This interpretation is supported by the lack of a significant difference between analyses of each day separately \citep{Brod_etal:09}. + Full details of the observations. calibration and. data processing can be found in ?..," Full details of the observations, calibration and data processing can be found in \citet{Doel_etal:08}." + 9? report upon more recent observations performed on the nights of April. 5-7. 2009. to the 95. 96. and 97 days of 2009.," \citet{Fish_etal:10} report upon more recent observations performed on the nights of April, 5–7, 2009, corresponding to the 95, 96, and 97 days of 2009." + These made correspondinguse of theJCMT..SMT.. and two dishes. operated as independent VLBI stations.," These made use of the, and two dishes, operated as independent VLBI stations." + 54 visibility amplitudes were obtained on and baselines on all days. and to both of the baselines on days 96 and 97.," 54 visibility amplitudes were obtained on and baselines on all days, and to both of the baselines on days 96 and 97." + Positions of the observations on each day are indicated in the upper panels of Figure 1.. labeled 2009.95. 2009.96. and 2009.97.," Positions of the observations on each day are indicated in the upper panels of Figure \ref{fig:Vobs}, labeled 2009.95, 2009.96, and 2009.97." + Signal-to-noise ratios typical of the short and long baselines are 17 and 5. respectively.," Signal-to-noise ratios typical of the short and long baselines are 17 and 5, respectively." + Thus. this second data set represents a significant improvement in both the number and precision of the data obtained.," Thus, this second data set represents a significant improvement in both the number and precision of the data obtained." +" In addition to the VLBI baselines. the presence of two independent dishes in the array allowed the measurement of very-short baseline visibilities. probing angular scales ~10""."," In addition to the VLBI baselines, the presence of two independent dishes in the array allowed the measurement of very-short baseline visibilities, probing angular scales $\sim10''$." + These found substantially more correlated flux density than the baselines did. inconsistent with a single compact gaussian component.," These found substantially more correlated flux density than the baselines did, inconsistent with a single compact gaussian component." +— The interpretation of the difference in correlated flux density between the baselines and the baselines is presently —unclear. and it may be possible for geometric models annular rings. extended double multiplesource) to fit the data.," The interpretation of the difference in correlated flux density between the baselines and the baselines is presently unclear, and it may be possible for multiple geometric models (e.g., annular rings, extended double source) to fit the data." + (e.g..Within the context of our analysis. we will assume that this difference is due to a separate large-scale component not present during the 2007 observations.," Within the context of our analysis, we will assume that this difference is due to a separate large-scale component not present during the 2007 observations." + This is indirectly supported by the fact that the source sizes inferred from the mid and long baseline data are unchanged despite the variations in the visibility magnitudes, This is indirectly supported by the fact that the source sizes inferred from the mid and long baseline data are unchanged despite the variations in the visibility magnitudes +for Si).,for Si). + As noted. those temperatures agree well with the (ranges of) temperatures ΟΕΕ Ες of these IT- and We-like ious (this is also true for O. see below).," As noted, those temperatures agree well with the (ranges of) temperatures of maximum emissivities of these H- and He-like ions (this is also true for O, see below)." +" The G value that we derive for indicates simular log(77) for the different elements: 6.95+0.25, 6,82-EO.2. and G.87250.5 for S. Si ancl Me. respectively."," The $\cal G$ value that we derive for indicates similar $\log(T)$ for the different elements: $\pm$ 0.25, $\pm$ 0.2 and $\pm$ 0.5 for S, Si and Mg, respectively." + While the G ratios for Me and Si are sinular to those of OD stars (@vhatever heir nature} reported bv2008).. the G ratio derived. for S can only ο Compared to those of the magnetic objects 7 SSco aud 01 CC. as well as to those of giant and main-sequence stars (only supereiants having ueher ratios).," While the $\cal G$ ratios for Mg and Si are similar to those of OB stars (whatever their nature) reported by, the $\cal G$ ratio derived for S can only be compared to those of the magnetic objects $\tau$ Sco and $\theta^1$ C, as well as to those of giant and main-sequence stars (only supergiants having higher ratios)." +" If may be noted that the above eniperatfures corresponds to ~0.7keV. which agrees well with the ""cool temperature of the ""hot"" elobal model (see next section)."," It may be noted that the above temperatures corresponds to $\sim$ 0.7keV, which agrees well with the “cool” temperature of the “hot” global model (see next section)." + At temperatures los(D) of 6.8.7.0. Ry (calculated using ATOMDD as above) is about 2 for S. 2.65 or Si aud 2.12 for Meg.," At temperatures $\log(T)$ of 6.8–7.0, ${\cal R}_0$ (calculated using ATOMDB as above) is about 2 for S, 2.65 for Si, and 2.42 for Mg." +" It is well known that R-i-mR,ΕΣ”:ο where we can neglect he density depeudence for massive stars."," It is well known that ${\cal R} = \frac{f}{i}= {\cal R}_0\, \frac{1}{1 + \phi / \phi_c + n_e / n_c}$, where we can neglect the density dependence for massive stars." + The UV flux o depends on the stellar output but also he dilution factor., The UV flux $\phi$ depends on the stellar output but also the dilution factor. +" We derive the UW flix for uusing the model (C£;, 2IOkIS aud log(g)2L0) iu he grid of O-star atmosphere models calculated with CMEGEN which is closest to the parameters derived from a dedicated atinosphere fitting of 6||uazüs.", We derive the UV flux for using the model $T_{eff}$ =40kK and $\log(g)$ =4.0) in the grid of O-star atmosphere models calculated with CMFGEN which is closest to the parameters derived from a dedicated atmosphere fitting of . + After averaging the flix iu⋅ the velocity interval ποσαthe rest waveleneths of the > transitions⋅⋅ (following. a simular⋅⋅ path as (2006).. see also Tables)). we thenà derivedWyre a adoati radiusm1: ©tq LOO.02 LR.2 frouy. the R ratios of Si. and formation«3.2 R« for Me (the ratio itself corresponding to R.):," After averaging the flux in the velocity interval nearthe rest wavelengths of the $\rightarrow$ transitions (following a similar path as , see also \ref{wav}) ), we then derived a formation radius of $\pm$ $R_*$ from the $\cal R$ ratios of Si, and $<$ $R_*$ for Mg (the ratio itself corresponding to $R_*$." + The lines are too noisy to provide a meamnefil sulphurcoustraiut on the formation radius., The sulphur lines are too noisy to provide a meaningful constraint on the formation radius. + Such rather close radii are similar to those ecuerally found for O-stars2009). inchiding 05 CC2005): therefore. it cannot be used to discriminate between various N-ray enudssion models.," Such rather close radii are similar to those generally found for O-stars, including $\theta^1$ C: therefore, it cannot be used to discriminate between various X-ray emission models." +" It may be worth ποιο, though. that our values fit well the temperature vs formation radius relation found by2008)."," It may be worth noting, though, that our values fit well the temperature vs formation radius relation found by." +. Following(2009).. we derive an abundance ratio Mle/Si. relative to the solar abundance of(1989).. of IZEO.11 using the U-like aud IHe-like resonance lines.," Following, we derive an abundance ratio Mg/Si, relative to the solar abundance of, of $\pm$ 0.11 using the H-like and He-like resonance lines." + Χοποια abundances in CNO elements ave uot cutirely surprising since ddisplavs both a nitrogen overabundance aud an enriched surrouudiug uebulathereim)., Non-solar abundances in CNO elements are not entirely surprising since displays both a nitrogen overabundance and an enriched surrounding nebula. +. However. changes iu he Mg/Si ratio are not expected (see also nex section).," However, changes in the Mg/Si ratio are not expected (see also next section)." + Finally. we may try to use the ratio of IT-to-IIe ines for oxvecu to check whether our Lypotlesis of a cooler plasiia dis seusible.," Finally, we may try to use the ratio of H-to-He lines for oxygen to check whether our hypothesis of a cooler plasma is sensible." + The triplet is very roisv in the RCS data. but the flux in the r liue cau 6 coustrained to 2.L40.6\10 *ppleem 7 (observed) or 69⋅+E19«105 Ds (corrected. for absorption).," The triplet is very noisy in the RGS data, but the flux in the r line can be constrained to $\pm$ $\times10^{-5}$ $^{-2}$ $^{-1}$ (observed) or $69\pm19\times10^{-5}$ $^{-2}$ $^{-1}$ (corrected for absorption)." + This corresponds to a IL-to-ITe ratio of 0.672:0.20. viclding a temperature of Ιου).~6.35.," This corresponds to a H-to-He ratio of $\pm$ 0.20, yielding a temperature of $\log(T)\sim6.35$." + This is much lower than the eniperatures fouul above: it would be difficult /CN kFGepxoktugeo this measurement iu the contextof an isothermal asma. thereby confinnünug our wpothesis of a multicteniperature plasma.," This is much lower than the temperatures found above: it would be difficult to reproduce this measurement in the contextof an isothermal plasma, thereby confirming our hypothesis of a multi-temperature plasma." + This result is certainly far from perfect because of its high uncertainty. but it constitutes a lint owards the non-uuiforuni teniperature of the X- cluitting regions.," This result is certainly far from perfect because of its high uncertainty, but it constitutes a hint towards the non-uniform temperature of the X-ray emitting regions." + Clobal fits were simultaneously made onu the IIEC MEG and 0th order spectra. using. a binning. ensuring at least 20 counts per bin (see Sect.," Global fits were simultaneously made on the HEG, MEG and 0th order spectra, using a binning ensuring at least 20 counts per bin (see Sect." + 2)., 2). + Results of the fits are preseuted iu. Table 9.., Results of the fits are presented in Table \ref{tabglobal}. + Note again that the quoted leo errors are sometimes axvinetricali the value shown here always is the larecst value., Note again that the quoted $\sigma$ errors are sometimes asymetrical: the value shown here always is the largest value. + We. used two sets of modelsthat both assume thermal plasimaiu collisional ionization equilibria (CTE)., We used two sets of modelsthat both assume thermal plasmain collisional ionization equlibrium (CIE). + First. we used models with discrete temperature cononents or ap," First, we used models with discrete temperature components or in" + First. we used models with discrete temperature cononents or ape," First, we used models with discrete temperature components or in" + First. we used models with discrete temperature cononents or apec," First, we used models with discrete temperature components or in" + First. we used models with discrete temperature cononents or apec ," First, we used models with discrete temperature components or in" + First. we used models with discrete temperature cononents or apec M," First, we used models with discrete temperature components or in" +"We have investigated the variability. of Sevtert 1 and 2 galaxies on short aud long timescales and ‘ound iudicatious for variability in three Sevtert 2.0 ealaxies on short timescales (NCC 1068. IRAS 0117-0710. NGC ὠδδ),","We have investigated the variability of Seyfert 1 and 2 galaxies on short and long timescales and found indications for variability in three Seyfert 2.0 galaxies on short timescales (NGC 1068, IRAS 0147-0740, NGC 4388)." + À possible explanation for this variability uieht be the presence of boreholes iu the absorbing nolecular torus around the central black hole region., A possible explanation for this variability might be the presence of boreholes in the absorbing molecular torus around the central black hole region. + Significant N-rav variability during the pointed and survey observations were detected for 58 percent of he Sevfert 1 ealaxics., Significant X-ray variability during the pointed and survey observations were detected for 58 percent of the Seyfert 1 galaxies. +lower than the true ones.,lower than the true ones. + This accounts for the than-expected normalisation of the WL-derived mass-concentration relation evident in Fig. 2.., This accounts for the lower-than-expected normalisation of the WL-derived mass-concentration relation evident in Fig. \ref{mcplot}. + We aim to provide an explanation for these biases in Section 5 below., We aim to provide an explanation for these biases in Section \ref{sec:errorsources} below. +" Note that we have chosen to use medians, rather than means to quantify bias."," Note that we have chosen to use medians, rather than means to quantify bias." +" The rationale behind this is that, in a non-Gaussian distribution as is the case here (log-normal), the mean, unlike the median, depends on the scatter as overpredictions can be arbitrarily high, whereas values can clearly not be underpredicted by more than100%."," The rationale behind this is that, in a non-Gaussian distribution as is the case here (log-normal), the mean, unlike the median, depends on the scatter as overpredictions can be arbitrarily high, whereas values can clearly not be underpredicted by more than." +. From the amount of scatter evident in our results (see Figs., From the amount of scatter evident in our results (see Figs. +" 3 and 5)) one should not be surprised to find that the mean mass and concentration show, in general, a positive bias with respect to their median counterparts."," \ref{histogram} and \ref{fig:scatter}) ) one should not be surprised to find that the mean mass and concentration show, in general, a positive bias with respect to their median counterparts." +" For completeness, we show the difference between mean and median bias in Fig."," For completeness, we show the difference between mean and median bias in Fig." + C1 in appendix C.., \ref{fig:mean} in appendix \ref{sec:mean}. + The bias and scatter in cluster masses derived from weak, The bias and scatter in cluster masses derived from weak +(0.2-0.5 )) in the ONC and evolve these stars forward using theoretical stellar evolution models auc different angular mormentuui loss rates.,(0.2–0.5 ) in the ONC and evolve these stars forward using theoretical stellar evolution models and different angular momentum loss rates. + In. 822 we present the theoretical framework of these uodels aud how they were applied to to the observatioual data., In 2 we present the theoretical framework of these models and how they were applied to to the observational data. + Iu 833 we will apply these moclels o data from both the Pleiades and the ONC., In 3 we will apply these models to data from both the Pleiades and the ONC. + These calculations will coustrain the two parameters of the angular momentum loss mechanisms. the saturation threshold and the disk-lockiug lifetime. eadiug to a single preferred. model.," These calculations will constrain the two parameters of the angular momentum loss mechanisms, the saturation threshold and the disk-locking lifetime, leading to a single preferred model." + Iufrared excess data for stars in the ONC is also used as au additional initial condition to test this model., Infrared excess data for stars in the ONC is also used as an additional initial condition to test this model. + In 811 we discuss the implications of these results. inclucling the uniqueness of our model aud how it cau be applied to further observational data iu he pre-MS.," In 4 we discuss the implications of these results, including the uniqueness of our model and how it can be applied to further observational data in the pre-MS." + To construct inodels of low-mass stars. we used the Yale Rotating Evolution Code (YREC. Guenther et al.," To construct models of low-mass stars, we used the Yale Rotating Evolution Code (YREC, Guenther et al." + 1992)., 1992). + YREC is a Heuyey code which solves tle equations of stellar structure in one dimeusioun., YREC is a Henyey code which solves the equations of stellar structure in one dimension. + YREC uses the nuclear reaction rates of Gruzinov Balicall (1998) aud the equation ol state from Saumon. Chabrier van Horn (1995).," YREC uses the nuclear reaction rates of Gruzinov Bahcall (1998) and the equation of state from Saumon, Chabrier van Horn (1995)." + Our models have a metallicity of Z = 0.0176 aud a mixing length of a = L.815. calibrated such that a 1.0 inodel will reproduce the solar radius aud luminosity at the solar age.," Our models have a metallicity of $Z$ = 0.0176 and a mixing length of $\alpha$ = 1.845, calibrated such that a 1.0 model will reproduce the solar radius and luminosity at the solar age." + The input physics for these models is discussed iu Sills. Pinsonueault. 'Terudrup (2000).," The input physics for these models is discussed in Sills, Pinsonneault, Terndrup (2000)." + Although the theoreticalmodels for magnetic star-disk interaction discussed in 31 are sophisticated aud complex in their formulation. the treatment of disk-lockiug for our angular momentum moclels is quite simple. since the disk aud star corotate at a fixed angular velocity.," Although the theoretical models for magnetic star-disk interaction discussed in 1 are sophisticated and complex in their formulation, the treatment of disk-locking for our angular momentum models is quite simple, since the disk and star corotate at a fixed angular velocity." + When the star is its period is held coustant over the lifetime of the clisk. 77:4. aud the angular momentuui Change is then a function of stars moment of inertia.," When the star is disk-locked, its period is held constant over the lifetime of the disk, $\tau_{disk}$, and the angular momentum change is then a function of star's moment of inertia." + When the age of the stellar model reaches τικ. (he star ds released. [rou disk-Iockiug aud evolves uuder equatious (1) aud (2) below.," When the age of the stellar model reaches $\tau_{disk}$, the star is released from disk-locking and evolves under equations (1) and (2) below." + The disk lifetime. 75:44. is relative to the birthliue (0 Myr) aid not to the observed age of the star. τε.," The disk lifetime, $\tau_{disk}$, is relative to the birthline (0 Myr) and not to the observed age of the star, $\tau_\star$." + We use the birthline of Palla Staller (1991). which is the cdeuterium-burniug main sequence and corresponds to the upper envelope of T Tauri stars in the H-R diagram.," We use the birthline of Palla Staller (1991), which is the deuterium-burning main sequence and corresponds to the upper envelope of T Tauri stars in the H-R diagram." + The time evolution of the stellar mome of inertia was takeu from the YREC stellar inodels. in which solic-bocdy rotation was enforced.," The time evolution of the stellar moment of inertia was taken from the YREC stellar models, in which solid-body rotation was enforced." + Stellar mocels of this mass rauge that included iuterual angular momentuu trausport were nearly kleutical to solid body models (Sills. Pinsouneault. Terndrup 2000).," Stellar models of this mass range that included internal angular momentum transport were nearly identical to solid body models (Sills, Pinsonneault, Terndrup 2000)." + Rotating stars that lose mass through maguetized stellar winds will also lose angular mouentum., Rotating stars that lose mass through magnetized stellar winds will also lose angular momentum. + To quantify this loss rate. we used a prescription for angular momentui loss adopted from Ixawaler (1988) and MacGregor Brennan (1991). aud described in Wrishuamurthi et al. (," To quantify this loss rate, we used a prescription for angular momentum loss adopted from Kawaler (1988) and MacGregor Brennan (1991), and described in Krishnamurthi et al. (" +1997).,1997). + We write, We write +"from equation (A4)) and taking only terms linear in à, and (2.",from equation \ref{eqn:quad}) ) and taking only terms linear in $\delta z_c$ and $\hat Q$. + Here. we note that OQ~©(d2) so that the second term in the bracket is lower order than (27.," Here, we note that $\hat Q\sim\mathcal{O}(d_c^2)$ so that the second term in the bracket is lower order than $\hat Q^2$." +" In order to find the magnification for this image. we differentiate equation (A4)). and find. substituting : =:y|ὅτε, for which 8: is given by equation (A5)). into equation (A6)). we obtain. alt Note that the total magnification for the given source position is usually dominated by one or two images found close to the critical curve."," In order to find the magnification for this image, we differentiate equation \ref{eqn:quad}) ), and find, Then substituting $z=z_0+\delta z_c$ , for which $\delta z_c$ is given by equation \ref{eqn:delc}) ), into equation \ref{eqn:part}) ), we obtain, Note that the total magnification for the given source position is usually dominated by one or two images found close to the critical curve." + Thus. we consider only the case for which the non-perturbed PSPL images lie close to the unit circle. so we have leu]=1|A and A<1.," Thus, we consider only the case for which the non-perturbed PSPL images lie close to the unit circle, so we have $|z_0|=1+\Delta$ and $\Delta\ll 1$." +" Then. we find the expression for the inverse magnification for the QL approximation (up to the order of d? ). extreme wide-binary case. one can rewrite the lens equation (À 1)) as1 ""m position and the mass of the first lens component are the origin and the unit mass so that £4 =O. +2= dy.ey= 1. €)=qu. and dq=(L|qu):/74,.."," Then, we find the expression for the inverse magnification for the QL approximation (up to the order of $d_c^3$ ), For the extreme wide-binary case, one can rewrite the lens equation \ref{eqn:lenseq}) ) as Here the position and the mass of the first lens component are the origin and the unit mass so that $z_1=0$, $z_2=-d_1$, $\epsilon_1=1$, $\epsilon_2=q_w$, and $d_1=(1+q_w)^{1/2}d_w$." + We note that. apart from the constant translation. the first non-PSPL term here is essentially the shear. >=qud472quedA⋅↽|du)! for the CRL4 approximation.," We note that, apart from the constant translation, the first non-PSPL term here is essentially the shear, $\gamma=q_w d_1^{-2}=q_w d_w^{-2}(1+q_w)^{-1}$ for the CRL approximation." +". Analogous to the extreme close binary.. ifp ~=πμle)| when Q~-& 1."," Then, the image deviation $\delta z_w=z-z_0$ of CRL from PSPL is Using this result and the derivative of equation \ref{eqn:crl}) ), we find From the same argument used for the QL approximation of the extreme close binary, wecan set $|z_0|=1+\Delta$, and then the inverse magnification for the CRL approximation (up to the order of $d_w^{-3}$ ) is By comparing equations \ref{eqn:magc}) ) and \ref{eqn:magw}) ), we therefore establish the magnification correspondence (up to the order of $d_c^2\sim d_w^{-2}$ ) between the close binary with $\hat Q=d_c^2 q_c (1+q_c)^{-2}$ and the wide binarywith $\gamma=d_w^{-2} q_w (1+q_w)^{-1}$ when $\hat Q\simeq\gamma\ll 1$ ." +and absence of € IIT absorption therefore sugeecsts a ~BO51I classification with au uncertainty of roughly half a spectral subtype aud lack of strong constraints ou the luminosity class.,and absence of C III absorption therefore suggests a $\sim$ B0.5–1I classification with an uncertainty of roughly half a spectral subtype and lack of strong constraints on the luminosity class. + However. we caution that if C TIT is weak due to abundance anomalies or uear-critical rotation then this limit may not apply. and the weakness of the Ue I lines permit a classification of O9.5DOI that is broadly consistent with the Pascheu-series line streustlis.," However, we caution that if C III is weak due to abundance anomalies or near-critical rotation then this limit may not apply, and the weakness of the He I lines permit a classification of O9.5–B0I that is broadly consistent with the Paschen-series line strengths." + Figue 3 shows RV curves for the two conmpoucuts of the system., Figure \ref{fig:rv} shows RV curves for the two components of the system. + Taking the 9.20-dav period reported by Donanos(2007)— as a starting point. an crror-weighted. 472 fitgp to the radia. velocitics of the absorptiou-lne componcut vieldecd bes-fit values for the orbital period of days. cousistent wih an iude)ondenut deteriuuation using a Lomb-Scarele periodogran (Press&Reybicki1989).. a xvstende velocity of and πο]auplitude |.," Taking the 9.20-day period reported by \cite{bonanos} as a starting point, an error-weighted $\chi^2$ fit to the radial velocities of the absorption-line component yielded best-fit values for the orbital period of days, consistent with an independent determination using a Lomb-Scargle periodogram \citep{press}, a systemic velocity of and semi-amplitude ." + The corresponding fit to the cussion line RV has a systemic velocity ando semuieuuplitude, The corresponding fit to the emission line RV has a systemic velocity of and semi-amplitude. + Exrors are derived οι he fitting residuals using the bootstrap method (Efron&Tibshirawi1991)., Errors are derived from the fitting residuals using the bootstrap method \citep{efron}. +. We note tlat systemic velocity ¢erved from the emission line fit js somewhat ower than that derived from the companion. and is in closer aerecment with the mean radial velocities of other W«] supereiautsOo (see Paper D.," We note that systemic velocity derived from the emission line fit is somewhat lower than that derived from the companion, and is in closer agreement with the mean radial velocities of other Wd1 supergiants (see Paper I)." + Discrepaucies iu lis parameter are commonly observed in early-typespectroscopic binaries (e.g. the 98-day ΟΠ(Ώ|Os.51 iuarv1191014: Ramctal. 2001)) although the effect is simall iun comparison with some οher evolved Svstenas (cec.228766: Massey&€'onti1977:Dauwetal. 20023) in which wind contaminaion stronely affects derived systemic velocities.," Discrepancies in this parameter are commonly observed in early-typespectroscopic binaries (e.g. the 9.8-day O7III(f)+O8.5I binary; \citealt{rauw01}) ) although the effect is small in comparison with some other evolved systems (e.g.; \citealt{massey,rauw02}) ) in which wind contamination strongly affects derived systemic velocities." + Taking these values vields a nass ratio aud masses or the two colmponents of: and Finally. micasuremeuts of blended lvdrogen lires with Gaussian fits tend to vield svstematically lower values of A4 and A» than methods such as spectral «liseutauelimg (Sinon&Sturm1991) that are less affected by lending (Andersen1975:ποιον&Clausen2007).," Taking these values yields a mass ratio and masses for the two components of: and Finally, measurements of blended hydrogen lines with Gaussian fits tend to yield systematically lower values of $K_1$ and $K_2$ than methods such as spectral disentangling \citep{simon} that are less affected by blending \citep{andersen,southworth}." +. The paucity of stroug lines free from siguificaut interstellar. tellure and wind contamination iu fjo ᾖ- alc I-baud spectra of ~BO supergiauts makes the extent oftjs effect on our determination of A4 aud Wap. hard to quautity. and we therefore note that our method nav uncderestinate the masses of the two components ofW13.," The paucity of strong lines free from significant interstellar, telluric and wind contamination in the $R$ - and $I$ -band spectra of $\sim$ B0 supergiants makes the extent of this effect on our determination of $K_\text{em}$ and $K_\text{abs}$ hard to quantify, and we therefore note that our method may underestimate the masses of the two components of." +". To coustrai Εκ, we folded the R-baud photonetric data reported by Boanos(2007) on to the 9.27l dav period determined frou the RV data."," To constrain $\text{sin}^3i$, we folded the $R$ -band photometric data reported by \cite{bonanos} on to the 9.271 day period determined from the RV data." + The data were binned ο reduce he considerable scatter prescut in the light curve. which is most probably a consequence of iutriusic aperiodic variaΗΠΑ iu one or both compoιομι low-evel photometric aud spectroscopic variabilit vis a feature of all tranusitiojii supereiauts in Well. witi the blue ivpergiants disλανι rapid phnotoimetrie variability. at he ~0.1 maguitude level and the earhk-B supereiauts also variable (Bonanos2007:Clarkctal. 2010a).," The data were binned to reduce the considerable scatter present in the light curve, which is most probably a consequence of intrinsic aperiodic variability in one or both components: low-level photometric and spectroscopic variability is a feature of all transitional supergiants in Wd1, with the blue hypergiants displaying rapid photometric variability at the $\sim$ 0.1 magnitude level and the early-B supergiants also variable \citep{bonanos, clark10}. ." +. Therefore. eivoen the linited dataset and shallow ~0.15r machiΡοude," Therefore, given the limited dataset and shallow $\sim$ 0.15 magnitude" +For marginalisation we instead use a method that is based on subtracting the magnitude of an arbitrarily chosen low-redshift (so its magnitude depends only on the IIubble constant) andanchor SN from the magnitudes of SNe in a data set then mareinalisine over magnitude of anchor SN.,For marginalisation we instead use a method that is based on subtracting the magnitude of an arbitrarily chosen low-redshift (so its magnitude depends only on the Hubble constant) anchor SN from the magnitudes of SNe in a data set and then marginalising over magnitude of anchor SN. + The resulting likelihood. function is derived in the Appendix., The resulting likelihood function is derived in the Appendix. + Εις is equivalent to marginalising over the nuisance parameter {fy with a Gaussian prior centered around its value derived from the anchor SN. alongwith the corresponding standard deviation.," This is equivalent to marginalising over the nuisance parameter $H_0$ with a Gaussian prior centered around its value derived from the anchor SN, alongwith the corresponding standard deviation." + The method can be easily eeneralized. to à case where the priors on Lfy are specified separately as described in the Appenclix., The method can be easily generalized to a case where the priors on $H_0$ are specified separately as described in the Appendix. + We now compare the analytically marginalised. likelihood function in Eq X5 to the results of Bavesian marginalisation over fy., We now compare the analytically marginalised likelihood function in Eq \ref{eq:marglik} to the results of Bayesian marginalisation over $H_0$. + For this purpose we consider parameter estimation for GDOA., For this purpose we consider parameter estimation for GD04. + We assume a Hat ACDAL universe for this exercise., We assume a flat $\Lambda$ CDM universe for this exercise. + The dimensionless Hubble parameter is given by and [latness implies O4=1Qi., The dimensionless Hubble parameter is given by and flatness implies $\Ol = 1 - \Om$. + Thus. the only free parameters are Z/ü and Oxy.," Thus, the only free parameters are $H_0$ and $\Om$." + The normalized likelihood function is given by llere à;=quofhbeeav(oziHo.O31). where the subscript Pompe.V and “ij=jc? is the covariance matrix.," The normalized likelihood function is given by Here $x_i = \mu_i - \mu_{\rm theory} (z_i; H_0,\Om)$, where the subscript $i=1,\ldots,N$ and $\Sigma_{ij} = \delta_{ij}\,\sigma_i^2$ is the covariance matrix." + The superscript T denotes the matrix operation of taking the transpose of a matrix., The superscript 'T' denotes the matrix operation of taking the transpose of a matrix. +" The posterior probability for parameters Ox; ancl Lfy is given by We choose a uniform prior for Oy; in the range 0x Llane for ff,=1005kms!Mpe in the range 04x:1."," The posterior probability for parameters $\Om$ and $H_0$ is given by We choose a uniform prior for $\Om$ in the range $0 \le \Om \le 1$ and for $H_0 = 100h\,\rm km \,s^{-1}\,Mpc^{-1}$ in the range $0.4 \le h \le 1$." + The mareinalised probability clistribution for the matter density is given by The probability density is normalized after carrving out the integration., The marginalised probability distribution for the matter density is given by The probability density is normalized after carrying out the integration. + A similar probability density function for the matter density can be obtained by the Bayesian inversion of the marginalised likelihood. function. given in I., A similar probability density function for the matter density can be obtained by the Bayesian inversion of the marginalised likelihood function given in Eq. + AD., A5. + ligure 1. plots a comparison between the two probability densities ancl shows that the two clistributions are nearly identical., Figure \ref{fig:comparison} plots a comparison between the two probability densities and shows that the two distributions are nearly identical. + For completeness some details are repeated. here. from GSLOS., For completeness some details are repeated here from GSL08. + For our analysis we have considered a [at .ACDM universe. which can be easily generalized to à more general model of dark energy.," For our analysis we have considered a flat $\Lambda$ CDM universe, which can be easily generalized to a more general model of dark energy." +redwards and to higher luminosities away [rom the zero-age main sequence (ZAAIS). due to the increasing helium content of their cores.,"redwards and to higher luminosities away from the zero-age main sequence (ZAMS), due to the increasing helium content of their cores." + This movement continues until the point of core hydrogen exhaustion. when the star has reached the reached the terminal age MS CEXMS or MIS turn-oll).," This movement continues until the point of core hydrogen exhaustion, when the star has reached the reached the terminal age MS (TAMS or MS turn-off)." + Finally. after the turn-olf. the post-main-sequence evolution is driven by the burning of heavier elements which leads to much more rapid movement in the CMD.," Finally, after the turn-off, the post-main-sequence evolution is driven by the burning of heavier elements which leads to much more rapid movement in the CMD." + Vhis relatively high velocity in the CMD means that post-main-sequence evolution has the potential to give. precise ages., This relatively high velocity in the CMD means that post-main-sequence evolution has the potential to give precise ages. + Llowever. for voung galactic clusters the paucity of stars in this region of the CAID means such an age can depend on just one star. and such ages are rightly treated with some scepticism.," However, for young galactic clusters the paucity of stars in this region of the CMD means such an age can depend on just one star, and such ages are rightly treated with some scepticism." + Conversely. the main-sequence evolution (from the ZAMS to the turn-oll) has a larger number of stars. but the movement is often subtle. ancl using the normal technique of simv plotting isochrones over the data leads to large uncertainties in age. and to questions over objectivity.," Conversely, the main-sequence evolution (from the ZAMS to the turn-off) has a larger number of stars, but the movement is often subtle, and using the normal technique of simply plotting isochrones over the data leads to large uncertainties in age, and to questions over objectivity." + However. we have been developing a method of making objective fits to colour-magnituce data. which should allow us to unlock the information in this stage ofa star's evolution.," However, we have been developing a method of making objective fits to colour-magnitude data, which should allow us to unlock the information in this stage of a star's evolution." + The technique. called 77 fitting. can be viewed as an extension of X7 to data points with uncertainties in two or more observables. and to models which are distributions (not just lines) in the data space.," The technique, called $\tau^2$ fitting, can be viewed as an extension of $\chi^2$ to data points with uncertainties in two or more observables, and to models which are distributions (not just lines) in the data space." + The ain of this paper is to apply the 7? fitting technique o the main-sequence evolution of voung stars. and use he resulting ages to create à revised age scale for. PAIS stars.," The aim of this paper is to apply the $\tau^2$ fitting technique to the main-sequence evolution of young stars, and use the resulting ages to create a revised age scale for PMS stars." + Surprisingly. this leads to a significantly older ages han the commonly. used. contraction ages. a result. which we will discuss in Section 11..," Surprisingly, this leads to a significantly older ages than the commonly used contraction ages, a result which we will discuss in Section \ref{discuss}." + To derive this result. we irst have to update our statistical techniques. originally. described. in ?.. since. as we discuss in Section 4. the echnique will not. work for the isochrones we wish to it.," To derive this result we first have to update our statistical techniques originally described in \cite{2006MNRAS.373.1251N}, , since, as we discuss in Section \ref{stats}, the technique will not work for the isochrones we wish to fit." + We therefore lav out the changes which need to be made by following an example through fitting (Section 5)). esting the goodness of fit (Section 6)) and determining the uncertainties in the derived. parameters (Section 7)).," We therefore lay out the changes which need to be made by following an example through fitting (Section \ref{fit}) ), testing the goodness of fit (Section \ref{goodness}) ) and determining the uncertainties in the derived parameters (Section \ref{uncer}) )." + Before doing so. however. we discuss the data ane models we use (Sections 2. ancl Sections 3)).," Before doing so, however, we discuss the data and models we use (Sections \ref{data} and Sections \ref{models}) )." + We deal with the ellects of interstellar extinction in Section S.. and the details of each cluster in Section 9..," We deal with the effects of interstellar extinction in Section \ref{extin}, and the details of each cluster in Section \ref{individual}." + We draw all the results together in our discussion in Section 11.., We draw all the results together in our discussion in Section \ref{discuss}. + To compare a set of ages derived. from MS. evolution with contraction ages we need a sample of clusters aud associations which have contraction ages. ancl for cach of which data are available for AIS fitting.," To compare a set of ages derived from MS evolution with contraction ages we need a sample of clusters and associations which have contraction ages, and for each of which data are available for MS fitting." + Our sample. is. therefore. based on the groups we placed. in age order using the PATS in ?..," Our sample is, therefore, based on the groups we placed in age order using the PMS in \cite{2008MNRAS.386..261M}." + Clearly. for cach of these groups we require stars in the appropriate mass range to show significant ALS evolution. but we also require. extinetions and reliable distance measurements.," Clearly, for each of these groups we require stars in the appropriate mass range to show significant MS evolution, but we also require extinctions and reliable distance measurements." + CY. photometry can provide all three of these., $UBV$ photometry can provide all three of these. + First the €D/ D.V. diagram provides extinctions., First the $U-B$ $B-V$ diagram provides extinctions. + Second. the upper part of VsV. diagram is age sensitive. tracing the evolution of stars from the ZAMS to the turn-oll.," Second, the upper part of $V$ $B-V$ diagram is age sensitive, tracing the evolution of stars from the ZAMS to the turn-off." +. Finally. in the age range of interest the lower mass stars are still close to the ZAAIS. and the sequence turns redwards. making it ideal as a distance measure.," Finally, in the age range of interest the lower mass stars are still close to the ZAMS, and the sequence turns redwards, making it ideal as a distance measure." + Furthermore. the CBV. photo-electric system is very consistent and. well characterised.," Furthermore, the $UBV$ photo-electric system is very consistent and well characterised." + However. to ensure we maintain the highest level of consistency we have restricted. ourselves as far as possible to the data of Johnson and collaborators. primarily taken in the 1950s and 1960s.," However, to ensure we maintain the highest level of consistency we have restricted ourselves as far as possible to the data of Johnson and collaborators, primarily taken in the 1950s and 1960s." + As we shall show later. the quality of these data when combined with the transformations of 7. is impressive. eiving 77 values which mean the model is a good fit to the data.," As we shall show later, the quality of these data when combined with the transformations of \cite{1998A&A...333..231B} is impressive, giving $\tau^2$ values which mean the model is a good fit to the data." + Clearly we wish to avoid PAIS stars contaminating our sample at faint maenituces and red colours. and so for most objects we apply a cut in observed 2BV which roughly corresponds to (23τους0.0.," Clearly we wish to avoid PMS stars contaminating our sample at faint magnitudes and red colours, and so for most objects we apply a cut in observed $B-V$ which roughly corresponds to $(B-V)_0 < 0.0$." + Alost of the datasets we use have robust. uncertainties derived from. comparisons of many measurements of stars., Most of the datasets we use have robust uncertainties derived from comparisons of many measurements of stars. + ‘This presents us with a problem. as the quoted uncertainties in colour are always smaller than those in maenitucle.," This presents us with a problem, as the quoted uncertainties in colour are always smaller than those in magnitude." + Conventional error analysis vieles a correlation between. sav. V and £2V. and in previous work we have always xen careful to include that correlation when modeling the uncertainties.," Conventional error analysis yields a correlation between, say, $V$ and $B-V$, and in previous work we have always been careful to include that correlation when modeling the uncertainties." + The starting point for such an analvsis is hat V and. D are measured. independently. ancl so. the uncertainties in | and D.V are 81 and dl?|8/7 respectively.," The starting point for such an analysis is that $V$ and $B$ are measured independently, and so the uncertainties in $V$ and $B-V$ are $\delta V$ and $\sqrt{\delta V^2+\delta B^2}$ respectively." + Such an analysis also leads to the conclusion hat the uncertainty in D.V must be larger than that in V. in direct. contradiction to the quoted uncertainties for most of the data presented here.," Such an analysis also leads to the conclusion that the uncertainty in $B-V$ must be larger than that in $V$, in direct contradiction to the quoted uncertainties for most of the data presented here." + “Phis is because it is not shoton statistics which are the driver of the uncertainties. rut changes in the transpareney.," This is because it is not photon statistics which are the driver of the uncertainties, but changes in the transparency." + In this work. we therefore model the uncertainties as uncorrelatect.," In this work, we therefore model the uncertainties as uncorrelated." + Although we will tery other models later. we begin by using “CGeneva-Bessell” isochrones.," Although we will try other models later, we begin by using “Geneva-Bessell” isochrones." +" For the stellar interior we follow the suggestion of 2.. and use the ""basic mocel set” (Le. set πο} of the Geneva. isochrones (?).."," For the stellar interior we follow the suggestion of \cite{2001A&A...366..538L}, and use the “basic model set” (i.e. set “c”) of the Geneva isochrones \citep{1992A&AS...96..269S}." + Temporal interpolation is a much more significant issue for post-MS isochrones than the PALS isochrones we have fitted in the past. as there are sharp cliscontinuities in the rate of change of magnitude and colour with time. as exemplified by the MS turn-olf.," Temporal interpolation is a much more significant issue for post-MS isochrones than the PMS isochrones we have fitted in the past, as there are sharp discontinuities in the rate of change of magnitude and colour with time, as exemplified by the MS turn-off." +. We therefore use the code provided on the website to interpolate the isochrones to the appropriate age., We therefore use the code provided on the website to interpolate the isochrones to the appropriate age. + We then convert from Iuminosity and cllective temperature to colours and magnitudes using the tables of ?.. assuming the colours of Vega are zero (though V= 0.03).," We then convert from luminosity and effective temperature to colours and magnitudes using the tables of \cite{1998A&A...333..231B}, assuming the colours of Vega are zero (though $V=0.03$ )." + We also use Bessell et al's colour dependent extinction vectors., We also use Bessell et al's colour dependent extinction vectors. + For some of the most luminous stars the gravities are rather low. and fall just outside the range of gravities given by 7..," For some of the most luminous stars the gravities are rather low, and fall just outside the range of gravities given by \cite{1998A&A...333..231B}." + In these cases we extrapolate the models by. simply setting the colour to that for the lowest available gravity., In these cases we extrapolate the models by simply setting the colour to that for the lowest available gravity. + In these cases a linear extrapolation would be cilferent by less than 0.001 mags. implving that the overall error due to the extrapolation is much smaller than the uncertainties in colour.," In these cases a linear extrapolation would be different by less than 0.001 mags, implying that the overall error due to the extrapolation is much smaller than the uncertainties in colour." + For reasons explained in Section 9.2 we used the Tveho-2 photometry for σ Ori., For reasons explained in Section \ref{sori} we used the Tycho-2 photometry for $\sigma$ Ori. + In this case we have used the conversion givenin 7. to convert the Geneva-Dessell isochrones into the Tvcho svstem.," In this case we have used the conversion givenin \cite{2000PASP..112..961B} + to convert the Geneva-Bessell isochrones into the Tycho system." + (2.statethattheTvcho- We used the reddening vector derived in ?..," \citep[][state that the Tycho-1 and Tycho-2 systems should be identical.] +{2000A&A...357..367H} + We used the reddening vector derived in \cite{2008MNRAS.386..261M}. ." +2,. +006).. has a relatively low abundance in (Glasseold1996).. and is presumably below the current detection limit even if it might be present in6.," $^+$ has a relatively low abundance in \citep{glassgold96}, and is presumably below the current detection limit even if it might be present in." +. We observed abundant carbon chains and radicals in6.. including CO. SiCs. CN. HON. CS. Coll. Can. Cyl. HICSN. and CII4CN. all of which are linear.," We observed abundant carbon chains and radicals in, including CO, $_2$, CN, HCN, CS, $_2$ H, $_3$ N, $_4$ H, $_3$ N, and $_3$ CN, all of which are linear." + This characteristic feature is similar to those of ancl (seeCernicharoetal.2000). although (hese lines are much fainter in6.," This characteristic feature is similar to those of and \citep[see][]{cernicharo00} + although these lines are much fainter in." +. The most intriguing characteristic of is (he strong CN emission., The most intriguing characteristic of is the strong CN emission. + The integrated intensity ratio of the CN (2.1) eroup aud the CO (21) transition is 4.6. a factor of 2.2 larger than the value in 2008)..," The integrated intensity ratio of the CN (2–1) group and the $^{13}$ CO (2–1) transition is 4.6, a factor of 2.2 larger than the value in \citep{he08}. ." + CN is mainly formed (τος the photocissociation of IICN. According to Heetal.(2008).. the IIPCN 2)/PCO ὢ1) integrated intensity ratio in is 4.5. a [actor of 3.2 larger than that in6.," CN is mainly formed through the photodissociation of HCN, According to \citet{he08}, the $^{13}$ CN $^{13}$ CO (2–1) integrated intensity ratio in is 4.5, a factor of 3.2 larger than that in." +.. Therefore. our observations provide strong evidence (hat reaction (3)) dominates the chemistry of CN and ICN in AGB stars and the photodissociation is more efficient in the more evolved C-rich envelopeG.," Therefore, our observations provide strong evidence that reaction \ref{hcn}) ) dominates the chemistry of CN and HCN in AGB stars and the photodissociation is more efficient in the more evolved C-rich envelope." +. The above discussion also suggests that about 30% CN formed from IICN has been destroved., The above discussion also suggests that about $\%$ CN formed from HCN has been destroyed. + On the other hand. CN can be reprocessed into ΕΠ through the reaction We do find that the ILC4N line intensities relative to the @CO (21) transition in ave a factor of ~3 larger than those inIRC+10216.. indicating efficient formation of 1IC4N in6.," On the other hand, CN can be reprocessed into $_3$ N through the reaction We do find that the $_3$ N line intensities relative to the $^{13}$ CO (2–1) transition in are a factor of $\sim3$ larger than those in, indicating efficient formation of $_3$ N in." +. We did not find evidence for the enhancement of (he C4N radical. suggesting that photoclissociation of 11CN into C4N is insignificant in this object.," We did not find evidence for the enhancement of the $_3$ N radical, suggesting that photodissociation of $_3$ N into $_3$ N is insignificant in this object." + shows strong Cll emission., shows strong $_2$ H emission. + The CSI radical is dominantly produced through the photodissociation reaction Our observations show that the Coll line intensities relative to the CO (1)transition in, The $_2$ H radical is dominantly produced through the photodissociation reaction Our observations show that the $_2$ H line intensities relative to the $^{13}$ CO (2–1)transition in +that in the B band light curve the Dux varies from under 9 mJy to over 24 mJy. so the majority of the tux measured must be nuclear (assuming that the star light is constant).,"that in the B band light curve the flux varies from under 9 mJy to over 24 mJy, so the majority of the flux measured must be nuclear (assuming that the star light is constant)." + In the V band the maximum to minimum variation is slightlv smaller but still more than a factor of 2., In the V band the maximum to minimum variation is slightly smaller but still more than a factor of 2. + This dillerence in variability amplitude can be caused by stronger star light contamination in the V band but it is also possible that the AGN V emission is intrinsically less variable., This difference in variability amplitude can be caused by stronger star light contamination in the V band but it is also possible that the AGN V emission is intrinsically less variable. + The power density spectrum (PDS) can be used. to quantify the variability amplitude as a function of the time-scale of the variations. or correspondingly. of their Fourier requency.," The power density spectrum (PDS) can be used to quantify the variability amplitude as a function of the time-scale of the variations, or correspondingly, of their Fourier frequency." + The PDS is constructed. through the modulus squared. of the discrete. Fourier. Transform. (DET). (Pressetal. 1992)., The PDS is constructed through the modulus squared of the discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) \citep{Press}. +. For the normalisation used in our calculations. he integral of the PDS over frequency equals the normalised variance of the light curve.," For the normalisation used in our calculations, the integral of the PDS over frequency equals the normalised variance of the light curve." + For most AGN X-ray light curves. the PDS has a power aw shape of slope 1 bending to a steeper slope at. high requencies (c.g. Summons— et iin prep... Mellardyctal.2004. 2005)).," For most AGN X-ray light curves, the PDS has a power law shape of slope $\sim -1$ bending to a steeper slope at high frequencies (e.g. Summons et in prep., \citealt{McHardy4051,McHardyMCG}) )," + which is similar to the PDS found in stellar mass black hole binaries in the soft sta| (seo[ον2007.ora review)., which is similar to the PDS found in stellar mass black hole binaries in the soft state \citep[see][for a review]{uttleyreview}. + Lt is customary to multiply the variability »ower by frequency when plotting the PDS. to highlight deviations of the power law slope from 1 as. in this case. he low frequency. part of the PDS appears approximately lat and the breaks are more noticeable.," It is customary to multiply the variability power by frequency when plotting the PDS, to highlight deviations of the power law slope from –1 as, in this case, the low frequency part of the PDS appears approximately flat and the breaks are more noticeable." + We use this παπατα of presentation in Fig. 4.., We use this standard of presentation in Fig. \ref{pds}. +" ln Summonsetal.(2007) we show the X-ray PDS of aancl explore the significance of an apparent cuasi-periodic oscillation (QPO) at a frequency of ~510""Lz.", In \citet{summons} we show the X-ray PDS of and explore the significance of an apparent quasi-periodic oscillation (QPO) at a frequency of $\sim5 \times 10 ^{-6}$ Hz. + The new. intensively sampled light curve obtained for this object. shown in Fig. 3..," The new, intensively sampled light curve obtained for this object, shown in Fig. \ref{intensive}," + with a sampling rate of three times claily and a length. of four months. covers the frequency. range 1034. llz.," with a sampling rate of three times daily and a length of four months, covers the frequency range $10^{-7}-3.4\times 10^{-5}$ Hz." + This range covers the time-scales corresponding to the peak frequency. of the possible OPO very well and allows us to test its significance conclusively., This range covers the time-scales corresponding to the peak frequency of the possible QPO very well and allows us to test its significance conclusively. + We caleulated the PDS using the long term Hlight curves and short term Iligght. curves discussed in Summonsetal.(2007) and added the new intensive cata., We calculated the PDS using the long term light curves and short term light curves discussed in \citet{summons} and added the new intensive data. + Phe resulting PDS is shown in solid lines in bie. 4..," The resulting PDS is shown in solid lines in Fig. \ref{pds}," + where the segments correspond to the cillerent X-ray light curves used., where the segments correspond to the different X-ray light curves used. + We fitted a bending power law model defined as to the PDS using the Monte. Carlo fitting technique of Uttleyetal.(2002)., We fitted a bending power law model defined as to the PDS using the Monte Carlo fitting technique of \citet{psresp}. +". Phe low-frequency slope op. the high frequency slope ag. the bend. frequeney fi, and the normalisation ;À were allowed to vary."," The low-frequency slope $ \alpha_L$, the high frequency slope $\alpha_H$, the bend frequency $f_b$ and the normalisation $A$ were allowed to vary." +" The fitting parameters are ap=OS. ag=2.2. fy10"" IIz. consistent with the values obtained by Summonsetal.(2007). for the same bending power law model."," The best-fitting parameters are $\alpha_L=0.8$, $\alpha_H=2.2$, $f_b=5.8\times 10^{-6}$ Hz, consistent with the values obtained by \citet{summons} for the same bending power law model." + The corresponding model is shown by the dashed line in Fig. 4.., The corresponding model is shown by the dashed line in Fig. \ref{pds}. + The simple bending power law provided an excellent.fit to the new data acceptance probability). making the possible QPO feature unnecessary.," The simple bending power law provided an excellentfit to the new data acceptance probability), making the possible QPO feature unnecessary." + We also computed the PDS of the B band data. shown by the dotted line in Fig. 4..," We also computed the PDS of the B band data, shown by the dotted line in Fig. \ref{pds}." +" Phe long term light curve was used to constrain the PDS at frequencies 35107.2 Uz and the intensive light curve. covered the range 2.]0'7.10"" Lz.", The long term light curve was used to constrain the PDS at frequencies $3\times10^{-8}-2\times 10^{-7}$ Hz and the intensive light curve covered the range $2\times10^{-7}-7\times 10^{-6}$ Hz. + We fixed az= 0.8. tthe best- value found for the X-ray PDS. for direct comparison with those data.," We fixed $\alpha_L=0.8$ , the best-fitting value found for the X-ray PDS, for direct comparison with those data." + Fie., Fig. + 5. shows the (solid lines) anc, \ref{contours} shows the (solid lines) and + 5. shows the (solid lines) ancl, \ref{contours} shows the (solid lines) and +The history of star formation and chemical enrichment of galaxies is encoded in the ages and chemical compositions of their stellar populations.,The history of star formation and chemical enrichment of galaxies is encoded in the ages and chemical compositions of their stellar populations. + In particular. powerful insights on the processes leading to the assembly of the Galactic halo are gained by studies of the chemical abundances of their constituent. populations of field stars and elobular clusters (GC's).," In particular, powerful insights on the processes leading to the assembly of the Galactic halo are gained by studies of the chemical abundances of their constituent populations of field stars and globular clusters (GCs)." + It is only natural to extend such studies to the nearest giant spiral galaxy. M 31.," It is only natural to extend such studies to the nearest giant spiral galaxy, M 31." +even cooler blackbodies (see DeLucaetal.2001).,even cooler blackbodies (see \citealt{del04}) ). + Thus. there is no single category of rotatiou-powered pulsar iuto which ffits neatly.," Thus, there is no single category of rotation-powered pulsar into which fits neatly." + The cussion of many intermecdiate-aged pulsars is dominated bv high-cucerey 5-ravs. probably even those not vet detected because of the lanited sensitivity of EGRET.," The emission of many intermediate-aged pulsars is dominated by high-energy $\gamma$ -rays, probably even those not yet detected because of the limited sensitivity of EGRET." + The spin parameters of aare not inconsistent with those of known y-ray pulsars., The spin parameters of are not inconsistent with those of known $\gamma$ -ray pulsars. +" However. its location is confused with the EGRET source 3EC J1856|0111 that is about 1° fromτὸ, and is coincident with the supernova remnant Wl."," However, its location is confused with the EGRET source 3EG J1856+0114 that is about $1^{\circ}$ from, and is coincident with the supernova remnant W44." + This EGRET source is hard but variable (Nolanetal.2003)., This EGRET source is hard but variable \citep{nol03}. + We can assume that the fux of ο] J185610111. zm3.6.1019 Cres οσα? lo Gs a conservative upper lit on the eamuna-rav flux of PSR J1852|0010.," We can assume that the flux of 3EG J1856+0114, $\approx 3.6\times 10^{-10}$ ergs $^{-2}$ $^{-1}$, is a conservative upper limit on the gamma-ray flux of PSR J1852+0040." + Since the upper limit on the spin-down flux {πι of PSR J1852|OOI0 is ες1019 eres cin? sb. it could be an as-vot undetected 5-ray pulsar with au cficieucy of a few percent. typical of vouug or middle-aged pulsars.," Since the upper limit on the spin-down flux $\dot E/4\pi d^2$ of PSR J1852+0040 is $4\times 10^{-10}$ ergs $^{-2}$ $^{-1}$, it could be an as-yet undetected $\gamma$ -ray pulsar with an efficiency of a few percent, typical of young or middle-aged pulsars." + Even though the X-ray huninosity of lis consistent with miuinual NS cooling curves for au age of 10? tyr (Pageetal.2001). its blackbody temperature inplies an cmitting area that is just z0.5% of the NS surface.," Even though the X-ray luminosity of is consistent with minimal NS cooling curves for an age of $10^{3-4}$ yr \citep{pag04}, its blackbody temperature implies an emitting area that is just $\approx +0.5\%$ of the NS surface." + This is cousisteut with the hiehlv modulated pulse profile comiug from a πα] rotating hot spot whose measured temperature falls well above any reasonable NS cooling curve., This is consistent with the highly modulated pulse profile coming from a small rotating hot spot whose measured temperature falls well above any reasonable NS cooling curve. + The most likelv region for localized heating of the NS surface is at the magnetic poles., The most likely region for localized heating of the NS surface is at the magnetic poles. +" The canonical area for tle polar cap is A,=2287RO/Pe=~1410)? αμ”."," The canonical area for the polar cap is $A_{pc} = +{2\pi^2 R^3 / {P c}} \approx 1 \times 10^{10}$ $^2$." + This is only 1054 of the area implied bv the fit to 1ο X-ray προςτι using the blackbody model., This is only $10\%$ of the area implied by the fit to the X-ray spectrum using the blackbody model. + In the outer-eap model for στα pulsars (Wangetal.19098).. 1ο N-rav luminosity of the hot polar cap is Dnuited n ⋝⋅↖↽↑∐↸∖≼∶≺≻↕≼⊔⋅↸∖↕↸⊳∐≓⋅↧∏∐⋜⋯↙↸⊳∏∐⋅↸∖∐↑∢∪↖↖⇁∪↕≯⊀∖⊽⋃≈⊇∖ ↕∣⋮⋝⇉⋖∫≽∣⋅∐∣⋅↱≻↴∖↴⋝⇉∐⋚↕∩⊔≼∶⋟↴∖↴↓≼∐↰⋯↴∖↴↕↑↕∐∶↴⋁⋜⋯⋜↧↖⇁↸∖↥⋅⋜↧∶↴∙⊾↸∖ ↸∖∐∖↥⋅∶↴∙⊾⋅↖↽↻↸∖↥⋅↻⋜∐⋅↑↕↸⊳↕↸∖∪↕⋟⊏⊺≈↓∙∶≩↸∖↥⋅∶↴∙∷∖↴∙↽∕∏∐∖⋯⋜⋯↕∐∐∐⊔ ∐∐∐∪↴∖↴↕⋅↖↽↕↴∖↴⊓↴⋝∪↻≈∙↗⊔∑⊢∖⊽⋃↓∖ ↽∩⋮⋝⇉↸∖↥⋅∶↴∙⋱∖↴↴∖↴↓∙∐↸∖↥⋅," In the outer-gap model for $\gamma$ -ray pulsars \citep{wan98}, the X-ray luminosity of the hot polar cap is limited by the Goldreich-Julian $e^{\pm}$ current flow of $\dot N_0 \approx 2 +\times 10^{32}\,(P/0.105\,{\rm s})^{-2}\,(B/10^{12}\,{\rm +G})$ $^{-1}$ depositing an average energy per particle of$E_f +\approx 4.3$ ergs." +↸∖ ∐∖↕≯↥⋅⋜↧↸⊳↑↕∪∐⋅↗↳⊽∪↕≯↑∐↸∖↸⊳↿∐⋅↥⋅↸∖∐↑↥⋅↸∖⋜↧↸⊳∐↕∐∶↴∙⊾∐↸∖↴∖↴↿∐⋅↕⋟⋜↧↸⊳↸∖↕↴∖∷∖↴↸∖↑↑∪ ∣⊇∙↑∐∖⋯⋜⋯↕⋯⋯⊔↻∪↴∖↴↴∖↴∏," The maximum luminosity is $L({\rm bol}) \approx f +E_f \dot N_0 < 4 \times 10^{32}$ ergs $^{-1}$." +⋝↕↸∖↸∖↴∖↴↑↕↕⊔⋜↧↑↸∖≼↕≯∪↥⋅⋜↧↷↴≓↥⋅⋜↧⋅↖⇁↻∏↕↴∖↴⋜∐⋅ ∐∖⋜∐⋅↕↴∖↴≼∐∖⋜↧↑∐∐∐↸∖∙∖↖⊽∐∐↸∖↕≯⋜↧∐↕∐∶↴⋁↴∖↴∐∪↥⋅↑∪↕⋟↑∐↸∖≺⋔↴∖↴↸∖↥⋅↖↽↸∖≼⇂ ⊸∖⊽≓↥⋅⋜↧⋅↖↽↕⋯⊔↕∐∪↴∖↴↕↑⋅↖↽∪↕⋟↕⋟≋↕⊰⋅∐≺∖∖⋅↱↗⊇⊔∣∩∐∣," Here the fraction $f$ of the current reaching the surface is set to 1/2, the maximum possible estimated for a $\gamma$ -ray pulsar near its death line." + ⋝↴⋝∙↖↽⋜⋃∪↥⋅≺∐∖↥⋅⊣≻↕∟⋯⋜↧∶↴∙⊾∐↕↑⋯∐∖∙↑↕∐↴∖↴↻↥⋅↸∖≼↕↸⊳↑↕∪∐⋜∏∏≻∐↸∖↴∖↴∪∐↕⋅↖⇁ ∪⋜↧⊔⋜⋯↕⋯⋜↧∐⋅↖⇁↸∖↕−⊔↸⊳↕↸∖∐↑↷↴≓↥⋅⋜↧⋅↖↽↻∏↕↴∖↴⋜∐⋅∙⊏↕↑↕∐∖↥⋅∏∐∖↷≓ ↥⋅⋜↧⋅↖⇁↸∖↨∟↴∎↸⊳↕↸∖∐↸⊳⋅↖⇁∪↥⋅↑∐↸∖⊈⋚↕⋝∐↸∖↕≼⊔," While falling short of the observed X-ray luminosity of by an order-of-magnitude, this prediction applies only to a maximally efficient $\gamma$ -ray pulsar." +↴∖↴↕∐↘↽↸∖↕∙↖⇁↑∪↴⋝↸∖↕∪↖↖⇁↸∖↥⋅∙↴∖↴∪↕∏↴∖↴⋯↸∖↸⊳∐⋜⋯↕↴∖↴⋯↕↴∖↴∐⋜∐⋅≼↧↻↥⋅↸∖↴∖∷∖↴↸∖≺↧↑∪⋜⋯⊳∪∏∐↑↕≯∪↥⋅↑∐↸∖⊸∖↕ ↥⋅⋜↕⋅↖↽↕∏↕∐∐∪↴∖↴↕↑⋅↖↽∪↕≯↕⋟≋↕⊰⋅∐≺∖∖⋅↱⊐⊇⊔∣∩∐∣⋈↕⋟∪↕⋜∐⋅⊣⊳⋜⋯∐↸∖⋜↧↑↕∐∶↴," Either the $\gamma$ -ray efficiency or the $B_{\rm p}$ field is likely to be lower, so this mechanism is hard pressed to account for the X-ray luminosity of." +⋁ ⊔∪≼∐∖↕↴∖↴∪↕≯∐⋜∐⋅≺∐∐∶↴∙⊾∙∖↽⋀∖↕∏↴∖↴∐⋯∪↖↽⊔∩∩↕∙⊇∩∩⊇⋝↻↥⋅↸∖≼∐↸⊳↑↸∖↖↽↸∖∐ ↸∖↴∖↴↴∖↴⊸∖⊽≓↥⋅⋜↧⋅↖⇁↕∏∐∐∐∪↴∖↴↕↑⋅↖⇁↑∐⋜," Polar-cap heating models of \citet{har01,har02} predict even less X-ray luminosity than \citet{wan98}." +⋯↖↖⊽⋜⋯∶↴∙⊾↸∖↑⋜↧↕∙∐∩∩≺∖∖⋝∙∙⊺⋜∐↘↽↸∖∐⋜↧↑ ace value. all such 1nodols fall short of predictiug the apparent area. feniperature. aud ποπ]τν of the N-arax enission from," Taken at face value, all such models fall short of predicting the apparent area, temperature, and luminosity of the X-ray emission from." +" While the temperature and huuinositv of aaro ereater than those of middle-aged pulsars. its Ποπεν is less than those of ANPs. which have £L,—1079 eyes «T and thermal spectral components of kTupm0.1 keV (Mereghetti2002)."," While the temperature and luminosity of are greater than those of middle-aged pulsars, its luminosity is less than those of AXPs, which have $L_x \sim 10^{34-35.5}$ ergs $^{-1}$ and thermal spectral components of $kT_{\rm BB} \simgt 0.4$ keV \citep{mer02}." +. The spectrum of lis sugecstive of a maguctar of low X-ray luuinosity. perhaps like the quiescent state of the transient. ANP NTE Jlslo197 (Ilalperu&Cotthelf2005).," The spectrum of is suggestive of a magnetar of low X-ray luminosity, perhaps like the quiescent state of the transient AXP XTE J1810–197 \citep{hal05}." +". According to the magnetar theory. the X-ray ciission ultimately derives from the decay of an enormous magnetic feld (Bo>Lis10175 G: Dunean&""Thompson1996))."," According to the magnetar theory, the X-ray emission ultimately derives from the decay of an enormous magnetic field $B \simgt 4.4 \times 10^{13}$ G; \citealt{dun96}) )." + Although ccould be an “anomalous.” fast ANP. the implied magnetic field strength is insufficient to power the observed XN-rav Iuuinositv over the lifetime of the pulsar. estimated as Lytangc8s10H eres. since the available lmaguctic euerev is onlv ~BPR?/6=3«107(B/105)? eres.," Although could be an “anomalous,” fast AXP, the implied magnetic field strength is insufficient to power the observed X-ray luminosity over the lifetime of the pulsar, estimated as $L_x \tau_{\rm SNR} \sim +8 \times 10^{44}$ ergs, since the available magnetic energy is only $\approx B^2 R^3/6 = 3 \times 10^{43} (B/10^{13})^2$ ergs." + More detailed predictions invoking the magnetar theory (e.g.. currents on twisted magnetic field lines external to the star: Thompson.Lvutikov.&νακατά20023) are μιαν] insufficient to sustain the observed N-rav enassion.," More detailed predictions invoking the magnetar theory (e.g., currents on twisted magnetic field lines external to the star; \citealt*{tho02}) ) are similarly insufficient to sustain the observed X-ray emission." +" Although binary NS N-vay transicuts in quiescence often have huuinositics similar to that ofJ1852]0010.. their spectra. as sununnuuidzed. eg. bv ""Toiisickal.(2001). are characterized as softer blackbodies covering the full NS surface. rather thau a sanall hot spot."," Although binary NS X-ray transients in quiescence often have luminosities similar to that of, their spectra, as summarized, e.g., by \citet{tom04}, are characterized as softer blackbodies covering the full NS surface, rather than a small hot spot." + Even if the hotter enuüssiou frou: is hypothesized to come from residual accroetion. the current observations distavor a binary scenario based ou its steady. long-teri flix. lack of orbital Doppler delay. and absence of characteristic red noise in its timing spectrum.," Even if the hotter emission from is hypothesized to come from residual accretion, the current observations disfavor a binary scenario based on its steady long-term flux, lack of orbital Doppler delay, and absence of characteristic red noise in its timing spectrum." +" The unclassified star «1"" from the ppositiou. while unlikely to be a binary companion of J1852]0010.. prevents us frou deriving a constrainius upper limit on optical emission from either the pulsar itself or a fall-back accretiou disk."," The unclassified star $<1^{\prime\prime}$ from the position, while unlikely to be a binary companion of , prevents us from deriving a constraining upper limit on optical emission from either the pulsar itself or a fall-back accretion disk." +" Even if ppossesses a fossil accretion disk. it may be unable to accrete because the maeuetospheric radius is 5,—23«1oply(QUIM.CLB77 ca which is 3«10? cm for an assinued inaguetic moment y=B,,S/2zm100 C au? aud an observed L=GADQB/R3.7<010? eres s+."," Even if possesses a fossil accretion disk, it may be unable to accrete because the magnetospheric radius is $r_{\rm m} = 3 \times +10^8\,\mu_{30}^{4/7}\,(M/M_{\odot})^{1/7}\, +L_{37}^{-2/7}\,R_6^{-2/7}$ cm, which is $3 \times 10^9$ cm for an assumed magnetic moment $\mu = B_{\rm p}\,R^3/2 \approx 10^{30}$ G $^3$ and an observed $L = GM\dot m/R = 3.7 \times 10^{33}$ ergs $^{-1}$." +" Therefore. the iaguetie dipole pressure ejects any potential accreting matter well outside the leht evlinder radius. rj,=eP/2x5«105 em."," Therefore, the magnetic dipole pressure ejects any potential accreting matter well outside the light cylinder radius, $r_{\ell} = cP/2\pi = 5 +\times 10^8$ cm." +" Only in the case of By as small as τον105 G could bbea ""slow rotator.” with Pz since the equilibriun (or απ). period for disk P4.accretion is Pog=3.6pho)(AL/AL.)PTBoPΠρο κ, While such a value of By is common among low-niass X-ray binaries. it would be surprising for such a voung NS."," Only in the case of $B_{\rm p}$ as small as $7 +\times 10^8$ G could be a “slow rotator,” with $P \approx +P_{\rm eq}$, since the equilibrium (or minimum) period for disk accretion is $P_{\rm eq} = 3.6\,\mu_{30}^{6/7}\,(M/M_{\odot})^{-2/7}\, +L_{37}^{-3/7}\,R_6^{-3/7}$ s. While such a value of $B_{\rm p}$ is common among low-mass X-ray binaries, it would be surprising for such a young NS." + For an intermediate value of the maguetic feld streneth. ccould be iu the propeller regime. P—Lg. ta which matter is flune out from the maenuetospheric radius :t a rate ip. which causes it to spin down at a rate P (ogMenonetal.1999:Zavli- 2001). where Zz107 ο em? is the NS momeut of inertia.," For an intermediate value of the magnetic field strength, could be in the propeller regime, $P < P_{\rm eq}$, in which matter is flung out from the magnetospheric radius at a rate $\dot m$, which causes it to spin down at a rate $\dot P \approx 2\,\dot m\,r_{\rm +m}^2\,I^{-1}\,P\,(1-P/P_{\rm eq})$ \citep[e.g.,][]{men99,zav04}, , where $I +\approx 10^{45}$ g $^2$ is the NS moment of inertia." +" The observed upper IitP«7«10 ll sol sets an upper mit of ii<3.7«101(4,/105011)2 gs lin the propeller scenario."," The observed upper limit$\dot P < 7 \times 10^{-14}$ s $^{-1}$ sets an upper limit of $\dot m < 3.7 \times 10^{16}\,(r_{\rm m}/10^8\,{\rm +cm})^{-2}$ g $^{-1}$ in the propeller scenario." + But in that case. it is not clear how the hiehlv pulsed. thermal ταν enission is produced.," But in that case, it is not clear how the highly pulsed, thermal X-ray emission is produced." + Even if the bulk of the fall-back material is ejected. as," Even if the bulk of the fall-back material is ejected, as" +Cataclysmic variable stars (CVs) are short-perioc binary systems which typically consist of a cool main-sequence star transferring mass via a gas stream ancl accretion disc to a white dwarf primary.,Cataclysmic variable stars (CVs) are short-period binary systems which typically consist of a cool main-sequence star transferring mass via a gas stream and accretion disc to a white dwarf primary. +" Phe impact of the stream. with the accretion disce forms a so-called ""bright spot’. which in systems that are significantly. inclined to our line of sight can cause a rise in the observed Hux as this region rotates into view. resulting in an ""orbital hump' in the lightcurve."," The impact of the stream with the accretion disc forms a so-called `bright spot', which in systems that are significantly inclined to our line of sight can cause a rise in the observed flux as this region rotates into view, resulting in an `orbital hump' in the lightcurve." + In high-inclination svstems eclipses of the white ewarf. bright spot ancl dise by the red. cwarl secondary can also occur.," In high-inclination systems eclipses of the white dwarf, bright spot and disc by the red dwarf secondary can also occur." + Analysis of these eclipses can vield determinations of system parameters such as the mass ratioq. the orbital inclination and the radius of the accretion disc Ly citealtwoodsOa)).," Analysis of these eclipses can yield determinations of system parameters such as the mass ratio, the orbital inclination and the radius of the accretion disc $R_{d}$ \\citealt{wood89a}) )." + Eclipsing systems are therefore. valuable sources of data on CVs., Eclipsing systems are therefore valuable sources of data on CVs. + Dwarf novae are a sub-tvpe of CVs which show intermittent luminosity increases of 25 magnitudes. known as outbursts.," Dwarf novae are a sub-type of CVs which show intermittent luminosity increases of 2–5 magnitudes, known as outbursts." + X. Further. sub-tvpe. of dwarf. novae. are the SU. UAla stars. which exhibit) superoutbursts. at regular intervals. during which the luminosity increases bv 0.7 magnitudes over the normal outburst maximum.," A further sub-type of dwarf novae are the SU UMa stars, which exhibit superoutbursts at regular intervals, during which the luminosity increases by $\sim0.7$ magnitudes over the normal outburst maximum." + These superoutbursts are characterised by the presence of superhumps increases in brightness that usually recur at a slightly longer period than the orbital evcle., These superoutbursts are characterised by the presence of superhumps – increases in brightness that usually recur at a slightly longer period than the orbital cycle. + Phere is found to be a relationship between this superhump period excess ¢ and the mass ratio C2).., There is found to be a relationship between this superhump period excess $\epsilon$ and the mass ratio \citep{patterson98}. + Determinations of the mass ratios of SU UAla stars are therefore useful to calibrate this relation. which can then be used to determine the mass ratios ofother SU UMa stars.," Determinations of the mass ratios of SU UMa stars are therefore useful to calibrate this relation, which can then be used to determine the mass ratios of other SU UMa stars." + OU Vir is a faint (V —Ls: 7)) eclipsing CV with a period. of 1.75 hr which has been seen in outburst and probably superoutburst (2).. marking it as à SU UMa dwarf nova.," OU Vir is a faint (V $\sim18$; \citealt{mason02}) ) eclipsing CV with a period of 1.75 hr which has been seen in outburst and probably superoutburst \citep{vanmunster00}, , marking it as a SU UMa dwarf nova." + ?. presented. time-resolved. multi-colour. photometry ancl spectroscopy of OU Vir. concluding that the eclipse is of the bright spot and disc. but not the white dwarf.," \citet{mason02} presented time-resolved, multi-colour photometry and spectroscopy of OU Vir, concluding that the eclipse is of the bright spot and disc, but not the white dwarf." + In this paper we present lighteurves of OU Vir. obtained with ULTILACAM. an ultra-fast. triple-beam CCD camera: for more details see ?:: Dhillon et al..," In this paper we present lightcurves of OU Vir, obtained with ULTRACAM, an ultra-fast, triple-beam CCD camera; for more details see \citet{dhillon01b}; Dhillon et al.," + in preparation., in preparation. + OU. Vir was observed on the nights of 16 May. 2002 and 19. 20. 22 and 25 May 2003 usingULTILACAM on the," OU Vir was observed on the nights of 16 May 2002 and 19, 20, 22 and 25 May 2003 usingULTRACAM on the" +but to reconstruct the visibilities on each bolometer separately and combine the visibilities afterwards.,but to reconstruct the visibilities on each bolometer separately and combine the visibilities afterwards. + Such a strategy would increase the length of the phase-shifting sequences. but in a reasonable (and tractable) way thanks to the intrinsic shortness of our proposed phase-shifting scheme.," Such a strategy would increase the length of the phase-shifting sequences, but in a reasonable (and tractable) way thanks to the intrinsic shortness of our proposed phase-shifting scheme." +~1210Hs 4.,$\sim 1 \times 10^{-14}$ $^{-1}$. + Phe model results appear to be consistent with the observational data., The model results appear to be consistent with the observational data. + We consider then in particular for the cxtragalactic comparison. galaxies where AGN - and/or starburst - activities may have enhanced the cosmic ray ionization rates as well as. in some cases. created ULIICGs.," We consider then in particular for the extragalactic comparison, galaxies where AGN - and/or starburst - activities may have enhanced the cosmic ray ionization rates as well as, in some cases, created ULIRGs." + In ? we selected: well-known galaxies. such as Arp 220 or M S2 as examples of sources with active nuclei. and where therefore the cosmic ray ionization rate may be enbanced.," In \citet{Baye09a} we selected well-known galaxies, such as Arp 220 or M 82 as examples of sources with active nuclei, and where therefore the cosmic ray ionization rate may be enhanced." + Arp 220 is the prototypical ultraluminous galaxy while M82 is the prototypical starburst., Arp 220 is the prototypical ultraluminous galaxy while M82 is the prototypical starburst. + Recently (2). ο has been discovered in these two regions and its fractional abundance has been estimated to be ~ 10 7., Recently \citep{VanderTak08} $_{3}$ $^+$ has been discovered in these two regions and its fractional abundance has been estimated to be $\sim$ $\times$ $^{-9}$. +" ""These authors fou that observations of M. 82 are matched by a hieh-¢ PDR. Le. an evolved starburst while N-ray models are best a reproducing the observations of Arp 220."," These authors found that observations of M 82 are matched by a $\zeta$ PDR, i.e., an evolved starburst while X-ray models are best at reproducing the observations of Arp 220." + In fact. our models indicate that one can obtain high abundance of this ion à low (i.e in à PDR) as well as high (ie dense star forming eas) extinction as long as the ¢ is ~ 13 l and the metallicity is solar.," In fact, our models indicate that one can obtain high abundance of this ion at low (i.e in a PDR) as well as high (i.e dense star forming gas) extinction as long as the $\zeta$ is $\sim$ $^{-13}$ $^{-1}$ and the metallicity is solar." + At high extinction. which could represen the nuclear part of the galaxy. the abundance is higher. providing possibly a better match for the observations.," At high extinction, which could represent the nuclear part of the galaxy, the abundance is higher, providing possibly a better match for the observations." + We note here that we are not attempting to model Arp 220 that. since as 2? pointed out. it has a quite unusual geometry.," We note here that we are not attempting to model Arp 220 that, since as \citet{VanderTak08} + pointed out, it has a quite unusual geometry." + Another interesting object which has been recently studied in molecular emission is Mrk 231. a ULIBCG.," Another interesting object which has been recently studied in molecular emission is Mrk 231, a ULIRG." + A hieh resolution SPIRE FILS spectrum reveals the presence of ions such as and H120 (?)..," A high resolution SPIRE FTS spectrum reveals the presence of ions such as $^+$, $^+$ and $_2$ $^+$ \citep{VanderWerf10}." + While abuncances are not derived. we can use our Table 2. to determine what tvpe of model is able to produce high fractional abundances 10.| 27) of these three ions.," While abundances are not derived, we can use our Table \ref{tab:3} to determine what type of model is able to produce high fractional abundances $\ge$ $^{-10}$ ) of these three ions." +. We ⇁⋅find that the only. regime. is. an environment with low metallicity (0.1. solar). very hieh cosmic. rav ionisation.- rates (2 1017? 1 *) and low visual extinction.," We find that the only regime is an environment with low metallicity (0.1 solar), very high cosmic ray ionisation rates $\ge$ $^{-16}$ $^{-1}$ ) and low visual extinction." + ? explained the high abundances of these ions bv involving XDIt-chemistry., \citet{VanderWerf10} explained the high abundances of these ions by involving XDR-chemistry. + We find that. in agreement with 7.. determining the origin of molecular emission from λος such as Mrk 231 is not trivial when both sources of energy (CLR ane N-ravs) are present.," We find that, in agreement with \citet{Papa10a}, determining the origin of molecular emission from ULIRGs such as Mrk 231 is not trivial when both sources of energy (CR and X-rays) are present." + Finally. our results are necessarily indicative rather than specific in that we do not estimate molecular line intensities.," Finally, our results are necessarily indicative rather than specific in that we do not estimate molecular line intensities." + Our study was motivated. by the recent. investigation of filaments around the central galaxies of clusters of galaxies bv ? and by the considerations of the ellects of high cosmic rav ionization rates in ULIRGs by ? as well as recent Lerschel results., Our study was motivated by the recent investigation of filaments around the central galaxies of clusters of galaxies by \citet{Baye10a} and by the considerations of the effects of high cosmic ray ionization rates in ULIRGs by \citet{Papa10a} as well as recent Herschel results. + We find that several species. many detected in extragalactic environments. are in fact tracers of very high ionization fractions.," We find that several species, many detected in extragalactic environments, are in fact tracers of very high ionization fractions." + The general conclusions that we can draw from this study are as follows:, The general conclusions that we can draw from this study are as follows: +come back to considering how these characteristics should be interpreted below.,come back to considering how these characteristics should be interpreted below. +" In our observations, B19444-17 nulls about 2/3 of the time, somewhat higher than the value given by DCHR, but closer to null percentage reported by Rankin, (1986)."," In our observations, B1944+17 nulls about 2/3 of the time, somewhat higher than the value given by DCHR, but closer to null percentage reported by Rankin, (1986)." +" The majority of these null pulses can readily be distinguished from the bursts; however, there is a small portion of weak pulses that are difficult to identify as either nulls or pulses."," The majority of these null pulses can readily be distinguished from the bursts; however, there is a small portion of weak pulses that are difficult to identify as either nulls or pulses." +" Interestingly, the distinction between nulls and pulses is easier to define at L band, as can be seen in the respective null histograms of Fig. 2.."," Interestingly, the distinction between nulls and pulses is easier to define at L band, as can be seen in the respective null histograms of Fig. \ref{nullhistograms}." +" Given that the nulls and pulses cannot be fully distinguished, we can choose an intensity threshold that will be conservative and reliable either in selecting pulses or nulls, but not both."," Given that the nulls and pulses cannot be fully distinguished, we can choose an intensity threshold that will be conservative and reliable either in selecting pulses or nulls, but not both." +" In Fig. 2,,"," In Fig. \ref{nullhistograms}," +" we have taken the latter option—that is, using low thresholds that will tend to slightly underestimate the null population."," we have taken the latter option—that is, using low thresholds that will tend to slightly underestimate the null population." +" Then, using this conservative discriminator of nulls, we have computed the burst- and null-length histrograms in Figure 3.."," Then, using this conservative discriminator of nulls, we have computed the burst- and null-length histrograms in Figure \ref{burstnullfreq}." +" These show that 1-pulse bursts and nulls have the highest frequency, but we see that very long bursts and nulls also occur."," These show that 1-pulse bursts and nulls have the highest frequency, but we see that very long bursts and nulls also occur." +" In the 7000- 327-MHz observation, for instance, a small number of bursts of 40-50 P, and two of 80-90 P, were encountered alongside the more frequent long nulls ranging up to 300 Pi."," In the 7000-pulse 327-MHz observation, for instance, a small number of bursts of 40-50 $P_1$ and two of 80-90 $P_1$ were encountered alongside the more frequent long nulls ranging up to 300 $P_1$." + Even qualitatively we immediately see that the nulls in B1944+17 are distributed within the PS in a very non-random manner., Even qualitatively we immediately see that the nulls in B1944+17 are distributed within the PS in a very non-random manner. +" Recent investigations into pulsar nulling have raised two important new questions about their distributions: a) whether they are randomly distributed(e.g.,, Redman Rankin 2009; Rankin Wright 2007); and b) whether they are periodic (HR07/09)."," Recent investigations into pulsar nulling have raised two important new questions about their distributions: a) whether they are randomly distributed, Redman Rankin 2009; Rankin Wright 2007); and b) whether they are periodic (HR07/09)." +" With such a large null fraction, one would expect to see few long sequences in any given observation."," With such a large null fraction, one would expect to see few long sequences in any given observation." + The tendency of B1944+17’s bursts and nulls to clump into sequences of roughly 20-100 pulses immediately indicates a non-random distribution., The tendency of B1944+17's bursts and nulls to clump into sequences of roughly 20-100 pulses immediately indicates a non-random distribution. + Application of the, Application of the +"The average amplitude of quasar variability has been seen to depend on several factors: time lag between measurements, Iuninositv of the quasar (2.. 2.. 2.. 2 εν 7)). wavoleugth of observation (?2.. 7.. 24). aud black hole mass (7... 23).","The average amplitude of quasar variability has been seen to depend on several factors: time lag between measurements, luminosity of the quasar \citealt{vandenberk04}, , \citealt{devries05}, , \citealt{wilhite08}, , \citealt{bauer09a}, \citealt{macleod10}, , \citealt{meusinger11}) ), wavelength of observation \citealt{vandenberk04}, \citealt{devries05}, \citealt{meusinger11}) ), and black hole mass \citealt{wilhite08}, \citealt{bauer09a}) )." + The dependence of variability amplitude on redshift is less obvious: ? measured a slight increase in the variability with redshift. while ?— measured a slight decrease.," The dependence of variability amplitude on redshift is less obvious; \cite{vandenberk04} measured a slight increase in the variability with redshift, while \cite{devries05} measured a slight decrease." + More receuthl ? and? have measured no significant dependeuce of variability amplitude ou redshift.," More recently, \cite{macleod10} and \cite{meusinger11} have measured no significant dependence of variability amplitude on redshift." + Iu practice. the vauiabilitv-Iuninositv trend measured is of the form: A linear relation has indeed been observed (?.. ?)). although there are conflicting results for the value of he power-law slope o. perhaps due to selection effects.," In practice, the variability-luminosity trend measured is of the form: A linear relation has indeed been observed \citealt{vandenberk04}, \citealt{bauer09a}) ), although there are conflicting results for the value of the power-law slope $\alpha$, perhaps due to selection effects." + If faint quasars are included in the analysis for which one cannot observe the full exteut of the variability. the ucasured slope will become artificially shallow: this effect nost clearly manifests itself as a flattening in the relation at the lowest observable Iuminosities. as is illustrated iu feure 5b of ?..," If faint quasars are included in the analysis for which one cannot observe the full extent of the variability, the measured slope will become artificially shallow; this effect most clearly manifests itself as a flattening in the relation at the lowest observable luminosities, as is illustrated in figure 5 of \cite{bauer09a}." + The low-huninosity luit of the binning scheme in this work is chosen to exclude this regime frou he data set., The low-luminosity limit of the binning scheme in this work is chosen to exclude this regime from the data set. + The value of the coustaut C depeuds ou he details of the normalization of the data. as described yolow.," The value of the constant $C$ depends on the details of the normalization of the data, as described below." + When studyiug how the variability of a large quasar sample depends ou one of the quasars’ properties. we uust treat the parameters as iudependcutly as possible.," When studying how the variability of a large quasar sample depends on one of the quasars' properties, we must treat the parameters as independently as possible." + To this end. we use a mnethod introduced bv 7 and adopted in ὧν," To this end, we use a method introduced by \cite{vandenberk04} and adopted in \cite{bauer09a}." + Four basic quantities are kuown or all of the quasars iu our sample: tine lag between neasnreimients 7. Iniinositv L. estimated black hole mass M. aud redshift :.," Four basic quantities are known for all of the quasars in our sample: time lag between measurements $\tau$, luminosity $L$, estimated black hole mass $M$, and redshift $z$." + There are kuown correlations between all of these parameters. due to plivsical relationships or artificial effects such as detection biases in fux-lTiuüted survers.," There are known correlations between all of these parameters, due to physical relationships or artificial effects such as detection biases in flux-limited surveys." + To avoid these complications aud study only the dependence of variability on hiinosity. we would like to identify a set of quasars with identical properties except for their luminosity. aud then examine how the variability differs between them.," To avoid these complications and study only the dependence of variability on luminosity, we would like to identify a set of quasars with identical properties except for their luminosity, and then examine how the variability differs between them." + To approximate this procedure. we have split cach parameters range uto bius: 8 bins in r. G bius in AM. 6 bins in z. and 1 bins iu £.," To approximate this procedure, we have split each parameter's range into bins: 8 bins in $\tau$, 6 bins in $M$, 6 bins in $z$, and 4 bins in $L$." + The biu limits are given in table 1: quasars with properties outside the eiven ranges are not used in the analysis., The bin limits are given in table \ref{bin_limits}; quasars with properties outside the given ranges are not used in the analysis. + To iieasure quasar variability we use a quantity simular to that of the structure function., To measure quasar variability we use a quantity similar to that of the structure function. + We define: where Am is the magnitude difference between two incdependecut observations of au object. aud c6 ids the error on those imeasurements.," We define: where $\Delta m$ is the magnitude difference between two independent observations of an object, and $\sigma$ is the error on those measurements." + This is similar to the structure function as used in 7? ancl ?: however. here instead of beiug an ensemble measurement. oue V ids measured for cach pair of magnitude measurements of a quasar.," This is similar to the structure function as used in \cite{vandenberk04} and \cite{bauer09a}; however, here instead of being an ensemble measurement, one $V$ is measured for each pair of magnitude measurements of a quasar." + Four measurements of a quasar will vield six Arm ineasurcmecnts. and therefore six different V nieasureients for the single quasar.," Four measurements of a quasar will yield six $\Delta m$ measurements, and therefore six different $V$ measurements for the single quasar." + As V is imaginary when Ar is less than the measurement error σ. we ouly use data which show significant (7 lo) variability.," As $V$ is imaginary when $\Delta m$ is less than the measurement error $\sigma$, we only use data which show significant $>1 \sigma$ ) variability." + This cut on the data is described further im section 5.1.., This cut on the data is described further in section \ref{datacuts_section}. + For each multidimensional biu. a mean variability anplitude V is determined bv taking the mean of all V. values measured for that biu.," For each multi-dimensional bin, a mean variability amplitude $\overline{V}$ is determined by taking the mean of all $V$ values measured for that bin." + Then. holding coustaut the iudices for time lag. mass. redshift. aud waveleneth. one can compare the V. values across the £L bins.," Then, holding constant the indices for time lag, mass, redshift, and wavelength, one can compare the $\overline{V}$ values across the 4 $L$ bins." + This procedure vields 8&ος6=288 possible Lpoint plots of mean variability amplitude Wo versus hDmunuinositv. or 1152 possible V. values.," This procedure yields $8 \times 6 \times 6 = 288$ possible 4-point plots of mean variability amplitude $\overline{V}$ versus luminosity, or 1152 possible $\overline{V}$ values." + Most of the imulti-diieusional bins are not well populated by the quasar sample (for example. ligh-redshift low-luninosity bins).," Most of the multi-dimensional bins are not well populated by the quasar sample (for example, high-redshift low-luminosity bins)." + Iu fact. we obtain 103 bins with at least 50 measurement pairs. which is the mini. we require in order to aclequatcly determine V.," In fact, we obtain 403 bins with at least 50 measurement pairs, which is the minimum we require in order to adequately determine $\overline{V}$." + To examine the overall behavior of V with respect to L one can normalize the [-poiut measured trends together and average the resulting uoriualized data in each £ bin to fud a simple. mecamineful result of how the variability scales with the quasar Iuninosity.," To examine the overall behavior of $\overline{V}$ with respect to $L$ one can normalize the 4-point measured trends together and average the resulting normalized data in each $L$ bin to find a simple, meaningful result of how the variability scales with the quasar luminosity." + The normalization consists of an additive constant in log(V}. ic. each L-poiut measured trend has its own constant C as defined in equation 2..," The normalization consists of an additive constant in $\overline{V}$ ), i.e. each 4-point measured trend has its own constant $C$ as defined in equation \ref{v_vs_l_equation}." + The 7. M. aud :onudtidunensonal bin that has the best statistics is chosen to be the standard. aud the log(V) versus log(L) treuds from all other 7. M. aud : bins are normalized to that standard using one constant offset per r. M. 2 combination.," The $\tau$, $M$, and $z$ multi-dimensional bin that has the best statistics is chosen to be the standard, and the $\overline{V}$ ) versus $L$ ) trends from all other $\tau$, $M$, and $z$ bins are normalized to that standard using one constant offset per $\tau$, $M$, $z$ combination." + The constant is determined by ininimizine the chi square difference. between the V values frou the two datasets in the same £ bin. for the L bius where there exist data from both sets;," The constant is determined by minimizing the chi square difference between the $\overline{V}$ values from the two datasets in the same $L$ bin, for the $L$ bins where there exist data from both sets." + For a visual representation of the normalization procedure. see fieure [d in ?..," For a visual representation of the normalization procedure, see figure 4 in \cite{bauer09a}." +" After averaging the normalized data. we are left with one Vom, versus £ troud with arbitrary y axis normalization but meauinetul slope."," After averaging the normalized data, we are left with one $V_{\mathrm{norm}}$ versus $L$ trend with arbitrary $y$ axis normalization but meaningful slope." + This nonualization technique has been shown to give results for variability amplitude versus timelag 7 that are consistent with indepeudent measurements (see table liu ?.., This normalization technique has been shown to give results for variability amplitude versus timelag $\tau$ that are consistent with independent measurements (see table 4 in \cite{bauer09a}. + In this wav. we study how the variability scales with bhuunmositv. comparing only objects with simular values of the other parameters.," In this way, we study how the variability scales with luminosity, comparing only objects with similar values of the other parameters." +" After the normalization. deviations from the mean Vu,£ relation will not be caused by known. but lensine-indepencdent. correlations such as that between variability aud time lag."," After the normalization, deviations from the mean $V_{\mathrm{norm}}-L$ relation will not be caused by known, but lensing-independent, correlations such as that between variability and time lag." + Using the normalization constants calculated in this wav. cach measured variability amplitude V. is normalized according to its r. AZ. and : bin: the resulting Vac then canbe usedto estimatethequasars lensing magnification.as detailed below.," Using the normalization constants calculated in this way, each measured variability amplitude $V$ is normalized according to its $\tau$ , $M$ , and $z$ bin; the resulting $V_{\mathrm{norm}}$ then canbe usedto estimatethequasar's lensing magnification,as detailed below." + We note that. for data taken in a single pass-band. the," We note that, for data taken in a single pass-band, the" +calculated small-scale density spectra in turbulent interstellar plasmas.,calculated small-scale density spectra in turbulent interstellar plasmas. + They also considered compressible turbulence in plasmas with ;2 less than unity that mateh those found in the magnetic tubes of T Tauri stars., They also considered compressible turbulence in plasmas with $\beta$ less than unity that match those found in the magnetic tubes of T Tauri stars. + Thev argued that the dvnamies of the eascade is roughly independent of 3., They argued that the dynamics of the cascade is roughly independent of $\beta$. + In the above mentioned papers. il was assumed (hat ATID wave-packets propagate al the Alfvénn speed. in a direction either parallel or antiparallel with respect to the local mean magnetic field and that the nonlinear interactions are restricted to collisions between oppositelv. directed wave-packets.," In the above mentioned papers, it was assumed that MHD wave-packets propagate at the Alfvénn speed, in a direction either parallel or antiparallel with respect to the local mean magnetic field and that the nonlinear interactions are restricted to collisions between oppositely directed wave-packets." + Maron&Goldreich(2001) made simulations of ihe interaction between oppositely directed. Alfvénn waves., \citet{maron..01} made simulations of the interaction between oppositely directed Alfvénn waves. +" In our previous paper (Paper D)). instead. of a wave spectrum. we assumed a mean frequency, 2=Fue; while in this paper. we (reat different. [requency values."," In our previous paper \citeauthor{vasc..00}) ), instead of a wave spectrum, we assumed a mean frequency, $\varpi = F w_i$, while in this paper, we treat different frequency values." + The wave frequency obtained. from laboratory experiments (e.g..Burkeetal.1998)... ον0.101. could be taken as the upper limit for the wave spectrum.," The wave frequency obtained from laboratory experiments \citep[e.g.,][]{moralez..98}, $\Omega_{sup} \sim 0.1 \Omega_i$ , could be taken as the upper limit for the wave spectrum." + On the other hand. Scheurwater showed that Allvénn wave [requencies can be greater than 107j.," On the other hand, \citet{scheur..88} showed that Alfvénn wave frequencies can be greater than $10^{-5} \Omega_i$." + We. therefore. study the frequency interval 10.20;m_{\rm crit}$ (see figure \ref{fig1}) )." + The singular modes excited at the magnetic resonances can therefore propagate., The singular modes excited at the magnetic resonances can therefore propagate. + There is a significant torque exerted on the region of the disc inside the outermost turning points (which comnnceide with the Lindblad resonances for the values of m of interest)., There is a significant torque exerted on the region of the disc inside the outermost turning points (which ncide with the Lindblad resonances for the values of $m$ of interest). + Like the Lindblad torque. this torque is negative inside the planet's orbit and. positive outside its orbit.," Like the Lindblad torque, this torque is negative inside the planet's orbit and positive outside its orbit." + Phe whole region around corotation. not just à narrow zone around the magnetic resonances. contribute to this torque.," The whole region around corotation, not just a narrow zone around the magnetic resonances, contribute to this torque." + In other words. the magnetic resonances contribute to a global. not a point-like. torque.," In other words, the magnetic resonances contribute to a global, not a point-like, torque." + Since these resonances are closer to the planet than the Lindblad resonances. they couple more strongly to the tidal potential.," Since these resonances are closer to the planet than the Lindblad resonances, they couple more strongly to the tidal potential." + Pherefore. the torque exerted around the magnetic resonances dominate over the Lindblad torque if the magnetic field is large enough.," Therefore, the torque exerted around the magnetic resonances dominate over the Lindblad torque if the magnetic field is large enough." + Lf in addition 3—c/e3 increases fast enough with radius. the outer magnetic resonance becomes less important (it disappears altogether when there is no magnetic field outside the planets orbit) and the total torque is then negative. dominated by the inner magnetic resonance.," If in addition $\beta \equiv c^2/v_A^2$ increases fast enough with radius, the outer magnetic resonance becomes less important (it disappears altogether when there is no magnetic field outside the planet's orbit) and the total torque is then negative, dominated by the inner magnetic resonance." + This corresponds to à positive torque on the planet. which leads to outward migration.," This corresponds to a positive torque on the planet, which leads to outward migration." + The amount by which 3 has to increase outward for the total torque exerted on the cise to be negative depends mainly on the magnitude of 3., The amount by which $\beta$ has to increase outward for the total torque exerted on the disc to be negative depends mainly on the magnitude of $\beta$. + We have found that for 51 at corotation. the cumulative torque (obtained by summing up the contributions from all the values of m) exerted on the dise is negative when 2 increases at least as fast as r7.," We have found that for $\beta =1$ at corotation, the cumulative torque (obtained by summing up the contributions from all the values of $m$ ) exerted on the disc is negative when $\beta$ increases at least as fast as $r^2$." + Wo x£c. the cumulative. torque becomes negative. for⋅ values of⋅ ή) between 107⊐ and 10. whereas it⋠⋠ is negative. for⋅ ην)=107Dp if 47Xa.1 ," If $\beta +\propto r^3$, the cumulative torque becomes negative for values of $\beta(r_p)$ between $10^2$ and 10, whereas it is negative for $\beta(r_p)=10^2$ if $\beta \propto r^4$." +The migration timescales that correspond to the torques calculated above are rather short., The migration timescales that correspond to the torques calculated above are rather short. +" The orbital decay timescale of a planet of mass AM, at radius ry, is 7=M,FO,EAL). where 1) is the cumulative torque exerted by the planet on the disc."," The orbital decay timescale of a planet of mass $M_p$ at radius $r_p$ is $\tau = M_p r_p^2 \Omega_p / |T|$, where $T$ is the cumulative torque exerted by the planet on the disc." +" Remembering that Pox(AL,/AL Νο get: In a standard dise model. X~100. 10 & em2 at Lau (see. for instance. Papaloizou Terquem. 1999)."," Remembering that $T \propto (M_p/M_\ast)^2$, we get: In a standard disc model, $\Sigma \sim +100$ $10^3$ g $^{-2}$ at 1 au (see, for instance, Papaloizou Terquem 1999)." +" Pherefore. 7~10 10"" vr for a one earth mass planet at 1 au in à nonmagnetic disc. as 7~10? in that case (sce fig. 113)."," Therefore, $\tau \sim 10^5$ $10^6$ yr for a one earth mass planet at 1 au in a nonmagnetic disc, as $\tilde{T} \sim 10^3$ in that case (see fig. \ref{fig6}) )." + This is in agreement with Ward (1986. 1997).," This is in agreement with Ward (1986, 1997)." + In a magnetic disc. |Z] may become larger. leading to an even shorter migration timescale (note that given the limited accuracy of the numerical scheme used. as indicated in section 7.2.2.. only orders of magnitude for the migration timescale are obtained here).," In a magnetic disc, $|\tilde{T}|$ may become larger, leading to an even shorter migration timescale (note that given the limited accuracy of the numerical scheme used, as indicated in section \ref{sec:caseBne0}, only orders of magnitude for the migration timescale are obtained here)." + However. it: is important to keep in mind that these timescales arefecal.," However, it is important to keep in mind that these timescales are." + Once the planet. migrates outward out of the region where 2 increases with radius. it may enter a region where 3 behaves dillerently and then resume inward migration for instance.," Once the planet migrates outward out of the region where $\beta$ increases with radius, it may enter a region where $\beta$ behaves differently and then resume inward migration for instance." + Such a situation would be expected to occur in a turbulent magnetized cise in which the large scale field structure changes sullicicntly slowly., Such a situation would be expected to occur in a turbulent magnetized disc in which the large scale field structure changes sufficiently slowly. + Unless the magnetic field is above equipartition. it is unstable by the magnetorotational instability (Balbus Haley 1991. 1998 and references therein). the saturated nonlinear outcome of which is MIID turbulence.," Unless the magnetic field is above equipartition, it is unstable by the magnetorotational instability (Balbus Hawley 1991, 1998 and references therein), the saturated nonlinear outcome of which is MHD turbulence." + In a turbulent magnetized cisc. the main component of the field is toroidal. as shown by numerical simulations (Llawley. Ganmmic Balbus 1995: Brandenburg et al.," In a turbulent magnetized disc, the main component of the field is toroidal, as shown by numerical simulations (Hawley, Gammie Balbus 1995; Brandenburg et al." + 1995)., 1995). + Global simulations have also shown that the turbulence saturates at a level corresponding to 3LOO if there is no mean flux or to lower values of 3 if there is a mean flux (Llawley 2001: Steinacker Papaloizou 2002)., Global simulations have also shown that the turbulence saturates at a level corresponding to $\beta \sim 100$ if there is no mean flux or to lower values of $\beta$ if there is a mean flux (Hawley 2001; Steinacker Papaloizou 2002). + Also. substantial spatial inhomogeneities are created by racial variations of the Maxwell stress (Lawlev 2001: Steinacker Papaloizou 2002). so that the field may display significant eradients.," Also, substantial spatial inhomogeneities are created by radial variations of the Maxwell stress (Hawley 2001; Steinacker Papaloizou 2002), so that the field may display significant gradients." + On the basis of the work presented here. we are Led to speculate that in such a disc the planet would sulfer alternately inward and outward migration. or even no migration at all.," On the basis of the work presented here, we are led to speculate that in such a disc the planet would suffer alternately inward and outward migration, or even no migration at all." + lt would then oscillates back and forth in some region of the disc. or undergo some kind of dilfusive migration. either outward or inward depending on the field gradients encountered.," It would then oscillates back and forth in some region of the disc, or undergo some kind of diffusive migration, either outward or inward depending on the field gradients encountered." + Note however that in a turbulent cise the magnetic field may. vary locally on timescales shorter than the timescales needed to establish the tvpe of tidal response assumed in this paper., Note however that in a turbulent disc the magnetic field may vary locally on timescales shorter than the timescales needed to establish the type of tidal response assumed in this paper. + lt has been pointed out that protoplanctary dises may be ionized enough for the magnetic field to couple to the matter only in their innermost and outermost parts (Cammie 1996: Eromang. TFerquem Balbus 2002).," It has been pointed out that protoplanetary discs may be ionized enough for the magnetic field to couple to the matter only in their innermost and outermost parts (Gammie 1996; Fromang, Terquem Balbus 2002)." + A planet forming at around one astronomical unit. where the ionization fraction is very low. would then migrate inward on the timescale calculated by Ware (10560. L997) until it reaches smaller radii where the field is coupled to the matter.," A planet forming at around one astronomical unit, where the ionization fraction is very low, would then migrate inward on the timescale calculated by Ward (1986, 1997) until it reaches smaller radii where the field is coupled to the matter." + At this point. there would be a magnetic field inside the planet's orbit but not outside its orbit.," At this point, there would be a magnetic field inside the planet's orbit but not outside its orbit." + Ehe torque on the planet would then reverse. and. outward migration would occur.," The torque on the planet would then reverse, and outward migration would occur." + However. as soon as the planet would. reenter the nonmagnetic region. inward. migration would resume.," However, as soon as the planet would re–enter the nonmagnetic region, inward migration would resume." + Hence. the planet would stall at the border between the magnetic and nonmagnetic regions.," Hence, the planet would stall at the border between the magnetic and nonmagnetic regions." + lnwarcl migration in a magnetized disc may then either be very significantly slowed down. occur only on limited. scales. or not occur at all.," Inward migration in a magnetized disc may then either be very significantly slowed down, occur only on limited scales, or not occur at all." + Phe planet would then be able to grow to become a terrestrial planet or the core of a giant planet., The planet would then be able to grow to become a terrestrial planet or the core of a giant planet. + When the planet becomes massive enough (about 10 earth masses). the interaction with the dise becomes nonlinear. with a eap being opened. up around the planets orbit.," When the planet becomes massive enough (about 10 earth masses), the interaction with the disc becomes nonlinear, with a gap being opened up around the planet's orbit." +" Because a rather strong torque is exerted in the vicinity of the planet in the presence of a magnetic field. a gap should open up more easily and be ""cleaner in a turbulent magnetic disc than in a"," Because a rather strong torque is exerted in the vicinity of the planet in the presence of a magnetic field, a gap should open up more easily and be 'cleaner' in a turbulent magnetic disc than in a" +instability is shown to exist in the linear regime.,instability is shown to exist in the linear regime. + To test the magnetic field amplification model against observations one needs to determine the saturated magnetic field accurately., To test the magnetic field amplification model against observations one needs to determine the saturated magnetic field accurately. + The saturation of the instability cannot be determined in linear theory as the reaction of the instability on the Ch momentun distribution is not automatically included in the linear calculation., The saturation of the instability cannot be determined in linear theory as the reaction of the instability on the CR momemtum distribution is not automatically included in the linear calculation. + Although there are numerical simulations of the instability that extend to the nonlinear regime. different: saturation levels have been predicted: (Niemiec. 2008).," Although there are numerical simulations of the instability that extend to the nonlinear regime, different saturation levels have been predicted \citep{netal08,rs08}." +. In this paper. the instability is discussed in the quasilinear formalism in which the reaction of the instability on the CR. distribution can be included. self-consistentlv.," In this paper, the instability is discussed in the quasilinear formalism in which the reaction of the instability on the CR distribution can be included self-consistently." + So. in this formalism one can estimate the saturation analvticallv. with both nonresonant and resonant clüffusion orocesses considered.," So, in this formalism one can estimate the saturation analytically, with both nonresonant and resonant diffusion processes considered." + The. treatment of the nonresonant diffusion presented. here is similar to that used. for the irehose instability. (Davidson1972)., The treatment of the nonresonant diffusion presented here is similar to that used for the firehose instability \citep{d72}. +. We emphasize the major difference between the Cl streaming instability and he firehose instability., We emphasize the major difference between the CR streaming instability and the firehose instability. + Phe former is caused by streaming motion and the latter is due to a pressure anisotropy with excess of parallel pressure over. the perpendicular oessure (with respect to the mean magnetic field)., The former is caused by streaming motion and the latter is due to a pressure anisotropy with excess of parallel pressure over the perpendicular pressure (with respect to the mean magnetic field). + To some extent. the streaming instability also resembles the Weibel instabilitya nonresonant. purely growing mocdoe driven by anisotropy in the particle distribution (Weibel1959).," To some extent, the streaming instability also resembles the Weibel instability—a nonresonant, purely growing mode driven by anisotropy in the particle distribution \citep{w59}." +. In Sec 2 the kinetic theory of CR streaming instabilities is discussed with emphasis on the nonresonant instability., In Sec 2 the kinetic theory of CR streaming instabilities is discussed with emphasis on the nonresonant instability. + Quasilinear cilfusion driven by the nonresonant instability is discussed. in both the short anc lone wavelength approximations in the nonresonant regime in Sec 3 and in the resonant regime in Sec 4., Quasilinear diffusion driven by the nonresonant instability is discussed in both the short and long wavelength approximations in the nonresonant regime in Sec 3 and in the resonant regime in Sec 4. + Application to SN shocks is discussed in Sec 5., Application to SN shocks is discussed in Sec 5. + We outline the kinetic theory of CR streaming instabilities including both the usual resonant instability ancl the nonresonant instability and focus particularly on the latter., We outline the kinetic theory of CR streaming instabilities including both the usual resonant instability and the nonresonant instability and focus particularly on the latter. + Our treatment builds on other recent. discussions of linear kinetic theory of the CR-induced nonresonant instability (Reville.Wirk&Dully2006:AmatoBlasi2008).," Our treatment builds on other recent discussions of linear kinetic theory of the CR-induced nonresonant instability \citep{retal06,ab08}." +.. For convenience we assume a single species of CRs with charge q and mass m., For convenience we assume a single species of CRs with charge $q$ and mass $m$ . + To model CR streaming at velocity cj; along the mean magnetic field we consider a class of streamingdistributions in momentum space eiven by where and vy are the nondimensional momenta (normalized wy)by me) parallel andperpendicular to the mean magnetic field. respectively. σ is an integer =Lo meu: is the CR number density. e is the ClUs velocity written as a function⋅. of ej and ny. w=(32|2AL/2uc. and For the standard. DSA one has p=2 (Bell1978:Drury1983) and when the nonlinear ellect on DSA is included. p deviates from this canonical value (Kichler1984).," To model CR streaming at velocity $v_{CR}$ along the mean magnetic field we consider a class of streamingdistributions in momentum space given by where $u_\parallel$ and $u_\perp$ are the nondimensional momenta (normalized by $mc$ ) parallel andperpendicular to the mean magnetic field, respectively, $\sigma$ is an integer $\geq1$, $n_{CR}$ is the CR number density, $v$ is the CR's velocity written as a function of $u_\parallel$ and $u_\perp$, $u=(u^2_\perp+u^2_\parallel)^{1/2}$, and For the standard DSA one has $p=2$ \citep{b78,d83} and when the nonlinear effect on DSA is included, $p$ deviates from this canonical value \citep{e84}." +.. Ehe distribution with σ=1 corresponds to that used in (1986)., The distribution with $\sigma=1$ corresponds to that used in \citet{m86}. +. The distribution (1)) implies where cosaoyfi , The distribution \ref{eq:fcr}) ) implies where $\cos\alpha\equiv u_\parallel/u$. +In the second expression in (3)). one chooses (8.0) in place of (yori) as independent variables.," In the second expression in \ref{eq:ncr}) ), one chooses $(u,\alpha)$ in place of $(u_\parallel,u_\perp)$ as independent variables." + Ho can be verified. that averaging the parallel velocity ey; over the distribution (1)) gives the streaming velocity. neg. which is independent. of the choice of the xvwameter o.," It can be verified that averaging the parallel velocity $v_\parallel$ over the distribution \ref{eq:fcr}) ) gives the streaming velocity $v_{CR}$, which is independent of the choice of the parameter $\sigma$." +" The Cl current is then given by dey,=quent.", The CR current is then given by $J_{CR}=qn_{CR}v_{_{\rm CR}}$ . + Phe presence of streaming. CRs allects the rvackeround plasma in two wavs. due to their charge density and their. current. density. respectively.," The presence of streaming CRs affects the background plasma in two ways, due to their charge density and their current density, respectively." + The background Xdasma must have a charge density and a current. density hat are equal and opposite to those of the ος., The background plasma must have a charge density and a current density that are equal and opposite to those of the CRs. + This requires that the electrons and ions (assumed to be protons) rave dilferent charge densities. n.zny. and that they move relative to cach other with streaming velocities οxzey). which are assumed to be along the guiding magnetic field.," This requires that the electrons and ions (assumed to be protons) have different charge densities, $n_e\ne n_p$, and that they move relative to each other with streaming velocities $v_e\ne v_p$, which are assumed to be along the guiding magnetic field." + The neutralization conditions require (Achterberg1983) These properties of the background. plasma drive the nonresonant instability attributed to the Clts., The neutralization conditions require \citep{a83} These properties of the background plasma drive the nonresonant instability attributed to the CRs. + A formal procedure to derive the dispersion relation involves separating the plasma response tensor into that for a background. plasma. denoted by νεο plus that for the CR component. denoted by νε.," A formal procedure to derive the dispersion relation involves separating the plasma response tensor into that for a background plasma, denoted by $K_{ij}$, plus that for the CR component, denoted by $\Delta K_{ij}$." + The background plasma can be regarded as a cold. magnetizecl plasma. while the CR component is described by the distribution. (1)).," The background plasma can be regarded as a cold, magnetized plasma, while the CR component is described by the distribution \ref{eq:fcr}) )." + Assume that the gvrofrequeney ofCRs is 2=[q|D/m. where B is the mean background magnetic field.," Assume that the gyrofrequency of CRs is $\Omega=|q|B/m$, where $B$ is the mean background magnetic field." + A useful approximation is Ακ1. where Ay is the perpendicular wave number. OQ=Ofs and ~=(1|u7)-7 is the Lorentz factor. of CRs.," A useful approximation is $k_\perp v_\perp/\tilde{\Omega}\ll1$, where $k_\perp$ is the perpendicular wave number, $\tilde{\Omega}=\Omega/\gamma$ and $\gamma=(1+u^2)^{1/2}$ is the Lorentz factor of CRs." + The approximation implies thatin the response tensor. only the first evroharmonies terms are important.," The approximation implies thatin the response tensor, only the first gyroharmonics terms are important." +" For the background. plasma. one assumes (4A«C and the low- approximations.c« Όλα)JApey| and o«x ο, where ©; is the evrolrequeney of ions in the background plasma."," For the background plasma, one assumes $v^2_A\ll c^2$ and the low-frequency approximations,$\omega\ll\Omega_i$ , $\omega\ll |k_\parallel v_\parallel|$ and $\omega\ll +\tilde{\Omega}$ , where $\Omega_i$ is the gyrofrequency of ions in the background plasma." + The background: magnetic field. is assumed. to be along the 3-axis., The background magnetic field is assumed to be along the 3-axis. + Since AsusxOFfw2 can be set to ox. only the 2;2 components of the response tensor are relevant.," Since $K_{33}\propto \Omega^2_i/\omega^2$ can be set to $\infty$ , only the $2\times2$ components of the response tensor are relevant." + For the background plasma. these components can be written as," For the background plasma, these components can be written as" +"Ἐνοςvif? spectrum derived for the range around GGHz: The spectral index d£,/dv between GGHz and the K band amounts to <0.39.",$F_\nu \propto \nu^{1/3}$ spectrum derived for the range around GHz: The spectral index ${\rm d}F_\nu / {\rm d}\nu$ between GHz and the K band amounts to $\le 0.39$. +" We note that this value is very similar to that of other galactic nuclei, like Sgr A* (BDM96), 881 (Reuter and Lesch 1996); 1104 (Jauch and Duschl, in prep.),"," We note that this value is very similar to that of other galactic nuclei, like Sgr A* (BDM96), 81 (Reuter and Lesch 1996); 104 (Jauch and Duschl, in prep.)," + where a=1/3., where $\alpha = 1/3$. +" If NGC 1068 has the same spectral shape as these other galactic nuclei, then a fraction of F7?""** could indeed be contributed from the nucleus of NGC 1068."," If NGC 1068 has the same spectral shape as these other galactic nuclei, then a fraction of $F_{\rm K}^{\rm 30\,mas}$ could indeed be contributed from the nucleus of NGC 1068." +" However, one has to admit that very little is known about the true nuclear spectrum of 11068 in the intermediate frequency range."," However, one has to admit that very little is known about the true nuclear spectrum of 1068 in the intermediate frequency range." +" To persue our speculation, we assume — as a working hypothesis — that also between GGHz and the IR range, the spectrum goes like v!/?."," To persue our speculation, we assume – as a working hypothesis – that also between GHz and the IR range, the spectrum goes like $\nu^{1/3}$." + We then follow BDM96 and interpret this as optically thin synchrotron radiation of quasi-monoenergetic electrons., We then follow BDM96 and interpret this as optically thin synchrotron radiation of quasi-monoenergetic electrons. +" The mean electron energy then is fairly well constrained since the maximum of ΓΡ has to be at frequencies above the K band, but not much higher as otherwise the total nuclear flux from the center of 11068 would be too large."," The mean electron energy then is fairly well constrained since the maximum of $F_\nu^{\rm nuc}$ has to be at frequencies above the K band, but not much higher as otherwise the total nuclear flux from the center of 1068 would be too large." + The situation is less clear with the SSA frequency., The situation is less clear with the SSA frequency. + We cannot rule out that SSA in fact occurs at frequencies even smaller than GGHz., We cannot rule out that SSA in fact occurs at frequencies even smaller than GHz. +" As a consequence of this, the source radius discussed below is only a lower limit."," As a consequence of this, the source radius discussed below is only a lower limit." + For details we refer the reader toBDM96!.., For details we refer the reader to. +" If we assume that the maximum of P7""* is indeed achieved around um, and that SSA of the source becomes important for frequencies below GGHz, we find as emitting region a homogeneous sphere of radius R~ 2105?cm (~0.7mpc~130AU0.01 mas) with a magnetic field B~ 11G (assumed to be the same everywhere in this region)."," If we assume that the maximum of $F_\nu^{\rm nuc}$ is indeed achieved around $\mu$ m, and that SSA of the source becomes important for frequencies below GHz, we find as emitting region a homogeneous sphere of radius $R \sim +2\,10^{15}\,$ cm $\sim 0.7\,{\rm +mpc}\sim 130\,{\rm AU\sim 0.01\,mas}$ ) with a magnetic field $B \sim 11\,$ G (assumed to be the same everywhere in this region)." +" The relativistic electrons have a number density ne1.110? cm-?, a mean energy E~2.7 GeV and a width of the energy distribution AE/E~1."," The relativistic electrons have a number density $n_{\rm e} \sim 1.1\,10^3\,{\rm cm}^{-3}$ , a mean energy $E \sim 2.7\,$ GeV and a width of the energy distribution $\Delta E / +E \sim 1$." + In reffigspect wwe show a comparison of the observed fluxes of 11068 core and our model spectrum using the above parameters., In \\ref{figspect} we show a comparison of the observed fluxes of 1068 core and our model spectrum using the above parameters. +" If our speculation applies, it turns out that the main difference between 11068 and other galactic centers analysed on the basis of the same interpretation (Sgr A*: BDM96; 881: Reuter and Lesch 1996; 1104: Jauch and Duschl, in prep.)"," If our speculation applies, it turns out that the main difference between 1068 and other galactic centers analysed on the basis of the same interpretation (Sgr A*: BDM96; 81: Reuter and Lesch 1996; 104: Jauch and Duschl, in prep.)" + are the source radius and - especially - the energy of the relativistic electrons., are the source radius and - especially - the energy of the relativistic electrons. +" The above size of mmas means that our resolved mmas object is not the synchrotron source itself but rather a larger object, most likely the nuclear torus and/or a circumnuclear scattering halo."," The above size of mas means that our resolved mas object is not the synchrotron source itself but rather a larger object, most likely the nuclear torus and/or a circumnuclear scattering halo." + We have resolved a compact source with a diameter of dGaussv30 mas in the core of 11068.," We have resolved a compact source with a diameter of $d_{\rm Gauss}\sim +30\,$ mas in the core of 1068." + This object is most likely a nuclear torus and/or a circumnuclear scattering halo., This object is most likely a nuclear torus and/or a circumnuclear scattering halo. + Part of the radiation from the central mmas may be light from the nucleus scattered in the halo., Part of the radiation from the central mas may be light from the nucleus scattered in the halo. +" Under this assumption, we were able to determine physical parameters of the nucleus and compare them to other galactic centers, active and non-active ones."," Under this assumption, we were able to determine physical parameters of the nucleus and compare them to other galactic centers, active and non-active ones." + One then is tempted to speculate that the higher efficiency of the acceleration mechanism for the electrons may be the true difference between an active galactic center and a normalone., One then is tempted to speculate that the higher efficiency of the acceleration mechanism for the electrons may be the true difference between an active galactic center and a normalone. +emission was found in the radio survey of Filipovic et al. (,emission was found in the radio survey of Filipović et al. ( +1998) and they are candidates for AGNs.,1998) and they are candidates for AGNs. + The source No., The source No. + 103 (RX J0054.9-7226) is identified with the XTE J0055-724 = 1SAX J0054.9-7226 source (Marshall et al., 103 (RX J0054.9-7226) is identified with the XTE J0055-724 = 1SAX J0054.9-7226 source (Marshall et al. +" 1998, Israel 1998)."," 1998, Israel 1998)." + The detection of pulsations with a period of 59 s withBeppoSAX confirm the X-ray binary nature of this source., The detection of pulsations with a period of 59 s with confirm the X-ray binary nature of this source. + Stevens et al. (, Stevens et al. ( +"1998) identified early type emission-line stars through colour indices and Ha emission for the sources with catalogue indices 3, 69, 103, and 158.","1998) identified early type emission-line stars through colour indices and $\alpha$ emission for the sources with catalogue indices 3, 69, 103, and 158." + The source No., The source No. + 153 (RX J0100.7-7211) was considered to be consistent with a background AGN shining through the SMC bulge (Paper I)., 153 (RX J0100.7-7211) was considered to be consistent with a background AGN shining through the SMC bulge (Paper I). + Sources No., Sources No. + 157 and 160 were found to coincide with detector struts and were rejected accordingly (Paper I)., 157 and 160 were found to coincide with detector struts and were rejected accordingly (Paper I). + Weak hard X-ray binaries are an interesting class of objects as they have been predicted to exist and their number is expected to be large especially in galaxies of low metallicity like the SMC., Weak hard X-ray binaries are an interesting class of objects as they have been predicted to exist and their number is expected to be large especially in galaxies of low metallicity like the SMC. + In previous work (Bruhweiler et al., In previous work (Bruhweiler et al. + 1987; Wang Wu 1992) candidates for such sources have been found and either classified as low luminosity Be systems or as background objects., 1987; Wang Wu 1992) candidates for such sources have been found and either classified as low luminosity Be systems or as background objects. +" Here, we are searching for candidates of this class by applying the same selection criteria as for the strong (or higher luminosity) hard X-ray binaries as outlined in Paper I:0.5,, and extent likelihood<50."," Here, we are searching for candidates of this class by applying the same selection criteria as for the strong (or higher luminosity) hard X-ray binaries as outlined in Paper I:, and extent likelihood." +". The only difference is to select objects with count rates ofs-!,, i.e. with luminosities below assuming a standard spectral model for the source flux (Paper I)."," The only difference is to select objects with count rates of, i.e. with luminosities below assuming a standard spectral model for the source flux (Paper I)." + There are 60 such objects and we tentatively classify these sources as class=Bw., There are 60 such objects and we tentatively classify these sources as class=Bw. + This class is a substantial fraction (25%)) of the total catalogue entries and turns out to be the class with most members., This class is a substantial fraction ) of the total catalogue entries and turns out to be the class with most members. + We find 15 of these objects which coincide with ddetections., We find 15 of these objects which coincide with detections. + This may reflect that we are considerably, This may reflect that we are considerably +for LIIS 147 and LIIS 542 are taken from BLR. and for LIIS 4033 from Dahnοἱal.(2004).,"for LHS 147 and LHS 542 are taken from BLR, and for LHS 4033 from \citet{dahn04}." +. Out of the 32 objects listed in Table 1. 22 have J///¥ measurements. 5 only have J and IH. while 2 have no infrared data.," Out of the 32 objects listed in Table 1, 22 have $JHK$ measurements, 8 only have $J$ and $H$, while 2 have no infrared data." + Also reported in Table 1 ave the infrared. photometric uncertainties (in parentheses) aud (he number of independent observations., Also reported in Table 1 are the infrared photometric uncertainties (in parentheses) and the number of independent observations. + The model atmospheres used in (his analysis are described al length in Bergeronetal.BRLandBL) with the collision-induced opacities Hom molecular hydrogen updated [rom the work of Jorgensenetal.(2000) and Borvsowetal.(2001)., The model atmospheres used in this analysis are described at length in \citet[][see also BRL and BLR]{bsw95} with the collision-induced opacities from molecular hydrogen updated from the work of \citet{jorgensen} and \citet{borysow01}. +. These models are in local thermodynamic equilibrium. they allow energv transport by convection. aud they can be caleulated with arbitrary mixed hydrogen ancl helium compositions.," These models are in local thermodynamic equilibrium, they allow energy transport by convection, and they can be calculated with arbitrary mixed hydrogen and helium compositions." + Synthetic are obtained using the procedure outlined in Bergeronοἱal.(1995b) but with the new Vega [Iuxes taken from Bohlin&Gilliland(2004) and the Vega magnitudes from Table Al of Besselletal.(1998)., Synthetic are obtained using the procedure outlined in \citet{bwb95} but with the new Vega fluxes taken from \citet{bohlin04} and the Vega magnitudes from Table A1 of \citet{bessell98}. +". Similarly. in order to compare the photometric observations with the model atmosphere predictions. we convert (see also BRL) the optical and infrared magnitudes mz into observed [fluxes averaged over (he transmission function S4,CLÀX)HEN usinge the followinge equation where is the averaged observed fIux received at Earth."," Similarly, in order to compare the photometric observations with the model atmosphere predictions, we convert (see also BRL) the optical and infrared magnitudes $m$ into observed fluxes averaged over the transmission function $S_m(\lambda)$ using the following equation where is the averaged observed flux received at Earth." +" The transmission functions $,(À) are taken from Bessell(1990). flor the DVRJ fillers on the Johnson-Cousins photometric system. ancl from Bessell&Brett(1988) [or the 7L fillers on the Johnson-Glass svstem."," The transmission functions $S_m(\lambda)$ are taken from \citet{bessell90} for the $BVRI$ filters on the Johnson-Cousins photometric system, and from \citet{bessell88} for the $JHK$ filters on the Johnson-Glass system." +" The constants €,, loreach passband using the new fluxes and zero points [or Vega are ej=—20.4761. cy=—21.00708. eg,=—21.6300. e;=—22.3480. e,=--ο411. ej;=—24.8281. and Cxdy=—25.9877."," The constants $c_m$ foreach passband using the new fluxes and zero points for Vega are $c_B=-20.4761$, $c_V=-21.0798$, $c_R=-21.6300$, $c_I=-22.3480$, $c_J=-23.7417$, $c_H=-24.8387$, and $c_K=-25.9877$." + These constants differ slightlvo [rom those used by BRL and BLR. whichwere based on older Vega fluxes.," These constants differ slightly from those used by BRL and BLR, whichwere based on older Vega fluxes." +" Note also that with this new calibration. the +0.05 mag correction determined empirically ancl applied by BRL to the J. 1, and A constants is nol required here (see 5.2.1 of BRL)."," Note also that with this new calibration, the +0.05 mag correction determined empirically and applied by BRL to the $J$ , $H$ , and $K$ constants is not required here (see 5.2.1 of BRL)." +"same model outlined in section 4.1 applied to Ser A. it would predict an outer radius of the outflow of about may22.510? Schwarzschild radii (~ 0.0257 at the distance of the galactic center) and an inner accretion rate ALAa)Alas""4.10"" AL.f yr. also consistent with the gas density in the inner accretion flow implied by linear polarization measurements (Aitkenetal.2000:Boweretal.2003: 2005).","same model outlined in section \ref{sec:model} applied to Sgr $^{*}$, it would predict an outer radius of the outflow of about $r_{\rm out}\approx 2.5 \times +10^{3}$ Schwarzschild radii $\sim 0.025$ ” at the distance of the galactic center) and an inner accretion rate $\dot M_{\rm a}(r_{\rm +in})=\dot M_{\rm out} \xi^{p} \simeq 4 \times 10^{-9}$ $M_{\odot}/$ yr, also consistent with the gas density in the inner accretion flow implied by linear polarization measurements \cite{aitken:00,bower:03,bower:05}." +". Altogether. this would indicate that the SMBH at the galactic center is the source of about ο1077 ergs ! of mechanical power (similar to what estimated within jet model fits to Ser A* SED. see e.g. Falcke Biermann 1999, Falcke Markoff 2000). or about 1.5 supernovae every 10 years."," Altogether, this would indicate that the SMBH at the galactic center is the source of about $5\times +10^{38}$ ergs $^{-1}$ of mechanical power (similar to what estimated within jet model fits to Sgr $^{*}$ SED, see e.g. Falcke Biermann 1999, Falcke Markoff 2000), or about 1.5 supernovae every $^5$ years." + Such a mechanical power input into the galactic center could play a significant role in the production of the TeV ~-rays recently observed by the HESS (High Energy Stereoscopic System) collaboration (Aharonianetal.2004: 2004)... as well as in the heating of the hot (>S keV) diffused plasma detected by (Munoetal.2004).," Such a mechanical power input into the galactic center could play a significant role in the production of the TeV $\gamma$ -rays recently observed by the HESS (High Energy Stereoscopic System) collaboration \cite{aharonian:04,atoyan:04}, as well as in the heating of the hot $> 8$ keV) diffused plasma detected by \cite{muno:04}." +. In section 3.. we have concentrated our attention on the assessment of the effects of relativistic beaming on the measured slope of the Lyin-Lp correlation.," In section \ref{sec:rad}, we have concentrated our attention on the assessment of the effects of relativistic beaming on the measured slope of the $L_{\rm kin}$ $L_{\rm R}$ correlation." + However. one should expect a second source of scatter in any correlation between kinetic power and nuclear luminosity tin any waveband).," However, one should expect a second source of scatter in any correlation between kinetic power and nuclear luminosity (in any waveband)." + The large scale power is an average over the typical age of the cavities and bubbles observed in the atmosphere of the galaxies in our sample., The large scale power is an average over the typical age of the cavities and bubbles observed in the X-ray atmosphere of the galaxies in our sample. + Such an age may be assumed to be of the order of either the buoyant rise time. or the sound crossing time. or the refill time of the radio lobes (Birzan 2004).," Such an age may be assumed to be of the order of either the buoyant rise time, or the sound crossing time, or the refill time of the radio lobes \cite{birzan:04}." +. These estimates typically differ by about a factor of 2. and. for the sample in question. lie in the range {μον10τοῦ yeurs.," These estimates typically differ by about a factor of 2, and, for the sample in question, lie in the range $t_{\rm +age} \sim 10^7 - 10^8$ years." + On the other hand. the core power is variable on time scale much shorter than that.," On the other hand, the core power is variable on time scale much shorter than that." + The bias introduced by this fact can be quantitied as follows., The bias introduced by this fact can be quantified as follows. + First of all. we notice that AGN X-ray lighteurves. where most of the accretion poweremerges. show a characteristic rms-flux relation which implies they have a formally non-linear. exponential form (Uttley.McHardy&Vaughan2005).. and the luminosity follows a log-normal distribution (Nipoti&Binney2005).," First of all, we notice that AGN X-ray lightcurves, where most of the accretion power emerges, show a characteristic rms-flux relation which implies they have a formally non-linear, exponential form \cite{uttley:05}, and the luminosity follows a log-normal distribution \cite{nipoti:05}." +.. Let us. for the sake of simplicity. define as L(/) the luminosity of the AGN. be it bolometric. Kinetic or radio. under the implicit assumption that very close to the central engine jet and accretion are strongly coupled. so that all of them follow a log- distribution.," Let us, for the sake of simplicity, define as $L(t)$ the luminosity of the AGN, be it bolometric, kinetic or radio, under the implicit assumption that very close to the central engine jet and accretion are strongly coupled, so that all of them follow a log-normal distribution." + Thus. logL is normally distributed with mean jii and variance στ.," Thus, $\log L$ is normally distributed with mean $\mu_l$ and variance $\sigma_l^2$." +" The measured kinetic power Z1, discussed in this work being a long-term time average. it should be determined by the mean of the log-normally distributed £L. ie. (£)=ppexptr|07/2)."," The measured kinetic power $L_{\rm kin}$ discussed in this work being a long-term time average, it should be determined by the mean of the log-normally distributed $L$, i.e. $\langle L \rangle=\mu=\exp{(\mu_l^2+\sigma_l^2/2)}$ ." + Because the log-normal distribution is positively skewed. the mode nz of the distribution of £L. i.e. the most likely value of a measurement of it. Lou. 18 than the mean: Lasom=expí(qu07).," Because the log-normal distribution is positively skewed, the mode $m$ of the distribution of $L$, i.e. the most likely value of a measurement of it, $L_{\rm obs}$, is than the mean: $L_{\rm +obs}=m=\exp{(\mu_l-\sigma_l^2)}$." + Therefore the most likely value of the ratio of the mean to the observed luminosity is given by (Nipoti Binney 2005: Uttley et al., Therefore the most likely value of the ratio of the mean to the observed luminosity is given by (Nipoti Binney 2005; Uttley et al. + 2005): where we have introduced the rms (fractional) variability of the observed lightcurve σue=oxpayl.an easily measurable quantity.," 2005): where we have introduced the rms (fractional) variability of the observed lightcurve $\sigma_{\rm rms}^2=\exp{\sigma_l^2}-1$, an easily measurable quantity." + The higher the rms variability of a lighteurve. the higher is the probability that an instantaneous measurement of the luminosity yields a value smaller than (£5 (Nipoti& 2005). and also the higher the most likely ratio between the two values.," The higher the rms variability of a lightcurve, the higher is the probability that an instantaneous measurement of the luminosity yields a value smaller than $\langle L \rangle$ \cite{nipoti:05}, and also the higher the most likely ratio between the two values." + Before discussing what are the appropriate values of σημ.2 to be used in Eq. (14)).," Before discussing what are the appropriate values of $\sigma_{\rm +rms}^2$ to be used in Eq. \ref{eq:rms}) )," + we also note that the observed slope of the £L5- Lai; correlation may deviate from unity for a log-normal distribution. thus skewing any observed correlation between mean and instantaneous power. like those we have discussed so far.," we also note that the observed slope of the $\langle L \rangle$ $L_{\rm obs}$ correlation may deviate from unity for a log-normal distribution, thus skewing any observed correlation between mean and instantaneous power, like those we have discussed so far." + It is easy to show that from Eq. (1+)), It is easy to show that from Eq. \ref{eq:rms}) ) + we obtain: Log-normal AGN variability may thus skew the observed relation between jet average kinetic power and instantaneous core luminosity much in the same way relativistic beaming does., we obtain: Log-normal AGN variability may thus skew the observed relation between jet average kinetic power and instantaneous core luminosity much in the same way relativistic beaming does. + Inspection of Eqs. (14)), Inspection of Eqs. \ref{eq:rms}) ) +" and (15)) suggests that the measured slopes of any correlation of the (average) kinetic vs. core power will be substantially affected by variability if. and only if. both στmas, and logevus/0logLa are at least of the order of unity."," and \ref{eq:rms-slope}) ) suggests that the measured slopes of any correlation of the (average) kinetic vs, core power will be substantially affected by variability if, and only if, both $\sigma_{\rm rms}^2$ and $\partial \log \sigma_{\rm rms}^2 /\partial +\log L_{\rm obs}$ are at least of the order of unity." + Unfortunately. very little is known observationally about the variability amplitude of AGN on very long timescales. especially or AGN of low luminosity as those considered here.," Unfortunately, very little is known observationally about the variability amplitude of AGN on very long timescales, especially for AGN of low luminosity as those considered here." + Brighter AGN (Seyferts}). on shorter timescales (1-10 years). have indeed rms variability amplitudes that rise steeply with decreasing luminosity. rom about a5.c107 for LxeLol up to ayy.3«LO1 or Lsez1077 (Nandraetal.1997:Markowitz&Edelson2001).," Brighter AGN (Seyferts), on shorter timescales (1-10 years), have indeed rms variability amplitudes that rise steeply with decreasing luminosity, from about $\sigma_{\rm rms}^2 \approx 10^{-2}$ for $L_{\rm X} \approx +10^{44}$ up to $\sigma_{\rm rms}^2 \approx 10^{-1}$ for $L_{\rm X} \approx +10^{42}$ \cite{nandra:97,markowitz:01}." + However. no evidence is vet found of such a trend continuing down o lower luminosities.," However, no evidence is yet found of such a trend continuing down to lower luminosities." +" On the contrary. suggestions have been made hat 22, may flattens out at lower Lx (Papadakis2004:Paolillo at values of a few times + for the typical X-ray uminosity of the objects in our sample."," On the contrary, suggestions have been made that $\sigma_{\rm rms}^2$ may flattens out at lower $L_{\rm X}$ \cite{papadakis:04,paolillo:04} at values of a few times $^{-1}$ for the typical X-ray luminosity of the objects in our sample." + This would imply that the observed correlations between large scale and core powers are not skewed by variability bias., This would imply that the observed correlations between large scale and core powers are not skewed by variability bias. + However. we should also consider the possibility that. if," However, we should also consider the possibility that, if" +causality. however. and the link can be indirect.,"causality, however, and the link can be indirect." + For instance. 7 recently pointed out the strong correlation between excess racidus ancl the incident stellar Hux. supporting the scenario of ?..," For instance, \citet{fre07} recently pointed out the strong correlation between excess radius and the incident stellar flux, supporting the scenario of \citet{gui06}." + Incident (ux. like tidal effects also scales with eAt.," Incident flux, like tidal effects also scales with $a/R$." + Fig., Fig. + 2 shows that. in the present sample. the correlation of excess radius is stronger with aff than with the strength of tidal effects.," \ref{tides} shows that, in the present sample, the correlation of excess radius is stronger with $a/R$ than with the strength of tidal effects." + The present sample of transiting planet is not sullicient. to distinguish. between the two types of explanations without further modelling. but it does suggest wt tidal effects are not the main factor in determining the size of close-in gas giant planets and that the intensity of vw incident [ux is a better candidate.," The present sample of transiting planet is not sufficient to distinguish between the two types of explanations without further modelling, but it does suggest that tidal effects are not the main factor in determining the size of close-in gas giant planets and that the intensity of the incident flux is a better candidate." + Ifthe tentative indications provided by the present sample of transiting planets are confirmed. the following overall picture - close-in planets end up the formation phase on orbits with a wide distribution of - tidal interaction with the star circularise the planetary orbit. beginning around {οσαfA)=1.5 for 2-Aly planets. then circularizes it.," If the tentative indications provided by the present sample of transiting planets are confirmed, the following overall picture - close-in planets end up the formation phase on orbits with a wide distribution of - tidal interaction with the star circularise the planetary orbit, beginning around $log(a/R)=1.5$ for $_{\rm J}$ planets, then circularizes it." + Early signs of circularisation are visible alreacly at larger - for planets lighter than Jupiter. the circularisation is not accompanied. hy significant orbital decay. ancl effect. on the - for planets with mass comparable to Jupiter or slightly heavier. circularisation is accompanied by significant orbital decay. leading to a mass-periocd relation. ancl possible destruction for Al~1.2A. - still heavier planet produce a marked. stellar excess rotation. and corresponding orbital decay. during. the process of tidal evolution and cireularisation.," Early signs of circularisation are visible already at larger - for planets lighter than Jupiter, the circularisation is not accompanied by significant orbital decay and effect on the - for planets with mass comparable to Jupiter or slightly heavier, circularisation is accompanied by significant orbital decay, leading to a mass-period relation, and possible destruction for $M\sim 1-2 M_{\rm J}$ - still heavier planet produce a marked stellar excess rotation, and corresponding orbital decay, during the process of tidal evolution and circularisation." + LW their initial position exceeds a critical value. they may reach a spin-orbit svnchronous state with the star. - às à result of this evolution. the orbital characteristics of very close-in planets. (Ποι planets) are. profounclly modified by tidal interactions. including the orbital distance ancl period.," If their initial position exceeds a critical value, they may reach a spin-orbit synchronous state with the star, - as a result of this evolution, the orbital characteristics of very close-in planets (“hot” planets) are profoundly modified by tidal interactions, including the orbital distance and period." +" Planets lighter than 2 AZ, ancl closer than a few ανν are ""sheperded along a mass-period trend. controlled. by tidal angular momentum exchange ancl possibly tidal inflation of the planet."," Planets lighter than 2 $M_J$ and closer than a few days are ""sheperded"" along a mass-period trend controlled by tidal angular momentum exchange and possibly tidal inflation of the planet." + The period-mass relation of close-in planets cannot be used at face value to constrain formation and migration If this interpretation of the data ds. correct. we can roughly divide the mass-period. plane for. exoplanet according to their sensitivity to tidal evolution.," The period-mass relation of close-in planets cannot be used at face value to constrain formation and migration If this interpretation of the data is correct, we can roughly divide the mass-period plane for exoplanet according to their sensitivity to tidal evolution." + Figure 6 sums up the observable elfects of tidal evolution as inferred here from transiting planets., Figure \ref{fig5} sums up the observable effects of tidal evolution as inferred here from transiting planets. + Phe possible transition zone where orbital circularisation ancl orbital decay occur is indicated. as well as the Roche limit (with. reasonable assumptions on the mass-radius relation of planets).," The possible transition zone where orbital circularisation and orbital decay occur is indicated, as well as the Roche limit (with reasonable assumptions on the mass-radius relation of planets)." + Planets at the weak end. of the scale. of tidal effects can conserve eccentric and. misaligned orbits., Planets at the weak end of the scale of tidal effects can conserve eccentric and misaligned orbits. + Jupiter-mass planets placed near the 3-davs limit will substantially alfect the rotation of their parent star. moving closer in the process by orbital decay. down to 1-2 αν periods.," Jupiter-mass planets placed near the 3-days limit will substantially affect the rotation of their parent star, moving closer in the process by orbital decay, down to 1-2 day periods." + Planets near the 2-3 Jupiter mass range will undergo strong orbital decay. [acing potential destruction if they start on a close orbit.," Planets near the 2-3 Jupiter mass range will undergo strong orbital decay, facing potential destruction if they start on a close orbit." + Large planets or brown cdwarfs in the 5-15.r Jupiter-mass range will spin up their host star substantially if they orbi close enough. all the way to synchronous rotation.," Large planets or brown dwarfs in the 5-15 Jupiter-mass range will spin up their host star substantially if they orbit close enough, all the way to synchronous rotation." + Lighter planets will not allect their star detectably., Lighter planets will not affect their star detectably. + Lf they are close enough. they will spiral inwards to the Roche limit in a shor time.," If they are close enough, they will spiral inwards to the Roche limit in a short time." + As more objects. Dill. the diagram. this eloba interpretation can be tested and refined.," As more objects fill the diagram, this global interpretation can be tested and refined." + In Figure 6.. the two known transiting stars with the lowest masses are also plotted. OGLE-PR-122 (7) anc OGLE-TPR-123 (2)...," In Figure \ref{fig5}, the two known transiting stars with the lowest masses are also plotted, OGLE-TR-122 \citep{pon05} and OGLE-TR-123 \citep{pon06}." + Phese objects show that the connection with stellar binaries is coherent. with the first object having an orbit still eccentric but clear evidence of excess rotation of the primary. and the second a circular and svachronous orbit.," These objects show that the connection with stellar binaries is coherent, with the first object having an orbit still eccentric but clear evidence of excess rotation of the primary, and the second a circular and synchronous orbit." + Figure 6. shows. for HD 189733. 7 Boo and OCLE-TR-123. the initial orbital distance assuming that all the angular momentum of the star is put back in the orbit.," Figure \ref{fig5} shows, for HD 189733, $\tau$ Boo and OGLE-TR-123, the initial orbital distance assuming that all the angular momentum of the star is put back in the orbit." + The initial positions will be placed near the limit of tidal spin-up. which provides accitional support to this interpretation.," The initial positions will be placed near the limit of tidal spin-up, which provides additional support to this interpretation." + It also suggests one of the reasons for the inaceuraey. of tidal timescales calculated from present. orbital parameters: the initial orbit could have been very dillerent., It also suggests one of the reasons for the inaccuracy of tidal timescales calculated from present orbital parameters: the initial orbit could have been very different. + For OGLE-PR- for instance. the initial position is above the frame of the plot.," For OGLE-TR-122 for instance, the initial position is above the frame of the plot." +(in particular massive halos) competes with the increase in the comoving size of the error boxes.,(in particular massive halos) competes with the increase in the comoving size of the error boxes. + Our simple calculations show that in the scenario of CC10.. resolved PLA sources with AL=10AZ. and zx0.5 are likely to have at worst dozens of interlopers in the error box.," Our simple calculations show that in the scenario of \citetalias{CorCor10}, resolved PTA sources with $M\ga 10^{9}\Msol$ and $z\ltsim 0.5$ are likely to have at worst dozens of interlopers in the error box." + With this low number. one could conceivably perform follow-up observations of cach individual candidate.," With this low number, one could conceivably perform follow-up observations of each individual candidate." + 1f. on the other hand. luminosity distances to the source cannot be determined. this number increases to 107. suggesting that it will become extremely cillicult to clectromagnetically identify the source in the absence of an obvious. tell-tale EAL signature.," If, on the other hand, luminosity distances to the source cannot be determined, this number increases to $\sim 10^{3}$, suggesting that it will become extremely difficult to electromagnetically identify the source in the absence of an obvious, tell-tale EM signature." + In practice. the number of interloping galaxies may be somewhat larger than the value computed by equations 11- 16.," In practice, the number of interloping galaxies may be somewhat larger than the value computed by equations \ref{eq:NhSV}$ $-$ \ref{eq:NACC}." + hehalomeassofanggivencandidatehostsystemmwillnoll lnowpbu)gd dod edtlicadilhy appeb CMauinau Cheat) relation will lower the minimum halo mass threshold. for candidacy.," The halo mass of any given candidate host system will not be known a priori, and the intrinsic scatter in the $M_{\rm SMBH}-M_{\rm halo}$ $M_{\rm SMBH}-\sigma_{\rm + host}$ ) relation will lower the minimum halo mass threshold for candidacy." + On the other hand. the simple calculations presented. here. co not. consider detailed: demographic properties of resolved. PLA) sources and. plausible hosts. such as the presence of a nuclear stellar core (Makino1997:Hawvindranath.Ho&Filippenko2002:Milosavljeviéetal.2002:Volonteri.Macau&Llaardt2003) or galaxy morphology.," On the other hand, the simple calculations presented here do not consider detailed demographic properties of resolved PTA sources and plausible hosts, such as the presence of a nuclear stellar core \citep[]{Makino97, Ravind+02, Milos+02, VMH03} or galaxy morphology." + Including such factors in the analysis will narrow the field of candidate hosts, Including such factors in the analysis will narrow the field of candidate hosts. +" As we argue in 3.3. candidate ACN counterparts may be further vetted by examining their UV. and. X-ray emission for features indicative of a central SAIBLI binary (see also Sesanaetal.2011. for an in-depth: discussion of possible high-energy signatures for. pre-decoupling Le, low>by PPA sources)."," As we argue in \ref{subsec:emission}, candidate AGN counterparts may be further vetted by examining their UV and X-ray emission for features indicative of a central SMBH binary (see also \citealt{Sesana+11} for an in-depth discussion of possible high-energy signatures for pre-decoupling — i.e., $t_{\rm GW}>t_{\nu}$ — PTA sources)." + Lo addition. PLA sources are sullicienthy nearby that it should be possible to observe an interloping AGN together with its host. galaxy.," In addition, PTA sources are sufficiently nearby that it should be possible to observe an interloping AGN together with its host galaxy." + Lt should therefore be possible to combine the ACN emission. the ealaxy luminosity and the inferred. SMDII mass to. check candidate counterparts.," It should therefore be possible to combine the AGN emission, the galaxy luminosity and the inferred SMBH mass to cross-check candidate counterparts." + Alotivated by the results of the previous section that the number of plausible host. galaxies in the PTA error box may be tractable for follow-up LEAT searches. we next mocel he EAL emission. properties of SAIBLL binaries detectable ον P'PAXs.," Motivated by the results of the previous section that the number of plausible host galaxies in the PTA error box may be tractable for follow-up EM searches, we next model the EM emission properties of SMBH binaries detectable by PTAs." + We focus our attention on SMDLIILD binaries that are undergoing luminous accretion. as these are the most omising Class of objects for LEAL identification.," We focus our attention on SMBH binaries that are undergoing luminous accretion, as these are the most promising class of objects for EM identification." +" Normalizing the binary mass AZ and rest-frame period P to the typical orders of magnitude expected. of resolved ""PA sources. AL=10""AZ.Mo and P=loveF4. we write he semi-major axis for the source binary as Binaries detectable by P""PAs have long overcome the so- “final parsec problem."," Normalizing the binary mass $M$ and rest-frame period $P$ to the typical orders of magnitude expected of resolved PTA sources, $M=10^{9}\Msol M_{9}$ and $P=1\yr~P_{1}$, we write the semi-major axis for the source binary as Binaries detectable by PTAs have long overcome the so-called “final parsec” problem." + The rest-frame time to merger for a binary with mass AZ and semi-major axis e. driven by CN emission alone. is (Peters.1964).," The rest-frame time to merger for a binary with mass $M$ and semi-major axis $a$, driven by GW emission alone, is \citep{Peters64}." +".. Beeause tvpical resolved: sources have AMD=0g773. we normalize the svnimetric mass ralio g—(MaS/MQ|AdsALJ to the value ae—WAL/M,=0.25)0.16."," Because typical resolved sources have $M/\Mch=\eta^{-3/5}\sim 3$, we normalize the symmetric mass ratio $\eta\equiv (M_{2}/M_{1})/[1+M_{2}/M_{1}]^{2}$ to the value $\eta_{1:4}\equiv\eta(M_{2}/M_{1}=0.25)=0.16$ ." +" Note that our ad hoc translation between AL and LM is not very sensitive to the value of q: the ratio AZ/,ME varies by less than a [actor of two in the Aste ", Note that our ad hoc translation between $M$ and $\Mch$ is not very sensitive to the value of $q$; the ratio $M/\Mch$ varies by less than a factor of two in the range $0.1\le M_{2}/M_{1} \le 1$. +shad dunn equation. LS corresponds to binaries in circular orbits. with eccentric orbits merging Faster.," The upper bound in equation \ref{eq:tmerge} corresponds to binaries in circular orbits, with eccentric orbits merging faster." + Recent work has shown that binarics nw have eccentricities as high as 0.6 at decoupling (Iltoedigetal.2011: see also Armitage&Natarajan2005:Cuadraetal.2009).," Recent work has shown that binaries may have eccentricities as high as $\sim 0.6$ at decoupling \citealt{Roedig+11}; see also \citealt{AN05, Cuadra+09}) )." + Thus. typical P'EAX-resolved: sources will coalesce on scales of 10° vears.," Thus, typical PTA-resolved sources will coalesce on scales of $\sim 10^{3}$ years." + However. exceptionally compact sources will coalesce on scales of several vears: for example. a binary with P?=0.1vr approximately the lowest binary period that is expected to be observable with IAAS will merge in Fuere~4vr.," However, exceptionally compact sources will coalesce on scales of several years; for example, a binary with $P=0.1\yr$ — approximately the lowest binary period that is expected to be observable with PTAs — will merge in $t_{\rm merge}\sim 4\yr$." + The tidal torques of the compact SML binary provide a particularly promising mechanism for producing a tell-tale observable feature., The tidal torques of the compact SMBH binary provide a particularly promising mechanism for producing a tell-tale observable feature. + Theoretical caleulations (Goldreichjevié2008:6πανταetal.2009:Chang2010). robustly predict that in. geometrically thin circumbinary accretion discs. binary torques can open an annular. low-clensity gap around the orbit of the secondary.," Theoretical calculations \citep{GT80, Artymo+91, ArtLub94, AN02, + Bate+03, Hayasaki+07,MM08, Cuadra+09, Chang+10} robustly predict that in geometrically thin circumbinary accretion discs, binary torques can open an annular, low-density gap around the orbit of the secondary." + Ehe σας inside the gap accretes onto the individual SALBIIs while the gas outside is pushed. outward by the tidal torques., The gas inside the gap accretes onto the individual SMBHs while the gas outside is pushed outward by the tidal torques. + “Phe binary's tidal torques transfer orbital angular momentum into the outer disc. causing the binarv orbit to shrink &radually while maintaining a roughly axisvnunetrics cireumbinary. gap.," The binary's tidal torques transfer orbital angular momentum into the outer disc, causing the binary's orbit to shrink gradually while maintaining a roughly axisymmetric circumbinary gap." + The gap opens near the resonance radius /?237/702.08. CXrtvimowiczetal.1991)., The gap opens near the resonance radius $R\approx 3^{2/3}a \approx 2.08 a$ \citep{Artymo+91}. +. Numerical. simulations of thin circumbinary disces (see refs., Numerical simulations of thin circumbinary discs (see refs. + in above paragraph) produce gaps with an azimuthally averaged radius of 1.5.3 times the binary semimajor axis., in above paragraph) produce gaps with an azimuthally averaged radius of $1.5-3$ times the binary semimajor axis. + Phe exact size ancl shape of the gap is not easily characterized: the geometry depends on the binary masses and orbital cecentricity. as well as the ellicieney of angular momentum transport within the disc.," The exact size and shape of the gap is not easily characterized; the geometry depends on the binary masses and orbital eccentricity, as well as the efficiency of angular momentum transport within the disc." + Following Milosavljevió&Phinney(2005)... we parametrize the size of the gap as Ry=2Àe. where A~| is a dimensionless parameter.," Following \cite{MP05}, we parametrize the size of the gap as $R_{\lambda}\equiv 2\lambda a$, where $\lambda\sim 1$ is a dimensionless parameter." +" We are interested in cireumbinary discs that are truncated inside Ay~20034,2Hp""GMAO (equation 17))."," We are interested in circumbinary discs that are truncated inside $R_{\lambda}\sim 200 M_{9}^{-2/3}P_{1}^{2/3} +GM/c^{2}$ (equation\ref{eq:aPTA}) )." + Below. we model surface density profiles and thermal emission spectra of such disces. as well as the thermal emission due to leakage of gas into the cavity and onto incliviclual SAIBLIs.," Below, we model surface density profiles and thermal emission spectra of such discs, as well as the thermal emission due to leakage of gas into the cavity and onto individual SMBHs." + Adopting a geometrically thin. thermal grav-body.— disc," Adopting a geometrically thin, thermal gray-body disc" +10 previous two decades a wealth of observational elfort has oen invested in studying the redshift réseime 0«21. --nvestigating whether the dominant. factors are linked. to 1¢ Alpe-seale cluster environments (eg.,"the previous two decades a wealth of observational effort has been invested in studying the redshift réggime $0L^{\star}$ ellipticals (eg." + Taylor ct al., Taylor et al. + 1996: MeLure ct al., 1996; McLure et al. + 1999: Dunlop et al., 1999; Dunlop et al. + 2003)., 2003). +" The apparent uniformity of racio-oud AGN host. galaxies has taken on added: importance over the last few vears. following the discovery in nearby (distance z; 150 Alpe) inactive galaxies that a reasonably accurate estimate (AAS,20.3 dex) of the central black-vole mass can be obtained via its correlation with the mass ofthe host spheroidal component (Ixormendsy Lichstone 1995: Magorrian et al."," The apparent uniformity of radio-loud AGN host galaxies has taken on added importance over the last few years, following the discovery in nearby (distance $\ltsim$ 150 Mpc) inactive galaxies that a reasonably accurate estimate $\Delta M_{bh}\simeq 0.3$ dex) of the central black-hole mass can be obtained via its correlation with the mass of the host spheroidal component (Kormendy Richstone 1995; Magorrian et al." + 1998: Gebhardt et al., 1998; Gebhardt et al. + 2000: Ferrarese Merritt 2000: MeLure Dunlop 2002: Marconi Llunt 2003: Tremaine et al., 2000; Ferrarese Merritt 2000; McLure Dunlop 2002; Marconi Hunt 2003; Tremaine et al. + 2002)., 2002). +" Moreover. recent. progress has also indicated: that a similarly accurate black-hole mass estimate (NAM,c0.4 dex) can be obtained for broad-line AGN using emission-lino. widths to derive the virial mass estimate (eg."," Moreover, recent progress has also indicated that a similarly accurate black-hole mass estimate $\Delta M_{bh}\simeq 0.4$ dex) can be obtained for broad-line AGN using emission-line widths to derive the virial mass estimate (eg." + Ixaspi et al., Kaspi et al. + 2000: AleLure Dunlop 2002: AleLure Jarvis 2002: Vestergaard 2002)., 2000; McLure Dunlop 2002; McLure Jarvis 2002; Vestergaard 2002). + Consequently. à arge body of work has appeared in the recent literature investigating the possible link between racio luminosity and Xack-hole mass in raclio-loucl AGN (eg.," Consequently, a large body of work has appeared in the recent literature investigating the possible link between radio luminosity and black-hole mass in radio-loud AGN (eg." + Laor 2000: Lacy οἱ al., Laor 2000; Lacy et al. + 2001: AleLure Dunlop 2001a: MeLure Dunlop 2002: Dettoni et al., 2001; McLure Dunlop 2001a; McLure Dunlop 2002; Bettoni et al. + 2003: Dunlop ct al., 2003; Dunlop et al. + 2003)., 2003). + Unfortunately. observational studies have traclitionally oen subject to a degeneracy between radio. luminosity and redshift produced as a by-produet of Hux-limited racio samples.," Unfortunately, observational studies have traditionally been subject to a degeneracy between radio luminosity and redshift produced as a by-product of flux-limited radio samples." + In order to study the properties of radio-Ioud GN separated by a large dynamic range in radio luminosity. it has previously been necessary to select. samples. consisting of objects covering a wide range of redshifts.," In order to study the properties of radio-loud AGN separated by a large dynamic range in radio luminosity, it has previously been necessary to select samples consisting of objects covering a wide range of redshifts." + This has led to dillicullics in interpreting the data due to the complication of potentially significant evolutionary cllects., This has led to difficulties in interpreting the data due to the complication of potentially significant evolutionary effects. + However. by selecting our sample of objects from four complete. Iow-frequeney selected: radio samples with successively fainter Uux-clensity limits. it has been possible to construct a sample of radio galaxies which spans three decades in radio Luminosity at a virtually constant cosmic epoch (0.4>< 0.6).," However, by selecting our sample of objects from four complete, low-frequency selected radio samples with successively fainter flux-density limits, it has been possible to construct a sample of radio galaxies which spans three decades in radio luminosity at a virtually constant cosmic epoch $0.400. and N,,=256."," The number of grid points in each spatial direction is: $N_r = 51$ , $N_\theta = 23$ in $\pi/2 \ge \theta \ge 0$, and $N_\phi = 256$." + This relatively low degree of numerical spatial resolution (compared to hieh resolution disk instabilitv models. e.g.. Boss 2010) was chosen in order to evolve the disks as lar Forward in (nme as possible in several vears of computing on a dedicated workstation.," This relatively low degree of numerical spatial resolution (compared to high resolution disk instability models, e.g., Boss 2010) was chosen in order to evolve the disks as far forward in time as possible in several years of computing on a dedicated workstation." + The radial grid is uniformly spaced between 1l and 10 AU. with boundary conditions at," The radial grid is uniformly spaced between 1 and 10 AU, with boundary conditions at" +"of m, and therefore variations with larger amplitudes than 5530 (see Fig. 3)).","of m, and therefore variations with larger amplitudes than 530 (see Fig. \ref{fig:lc}) )." +" We performed Chi-Square-tests to characterize the significance of the variability, following e.g., ?.."," We performed Chi-Square-tests to characterize the significance of the variability, following e.g., \citet{2003A&A...401..161K}." +" For the reduced X2 we obtain values of 32.2 at 22GGHz, 7.5 at 43GGHz, and 0.9 at 86GGHz."," For the reduced $\chi_\nu^2$ we obtain values of 32.2 at GHz, 7.5 at GHz, and 0.9 at GHz." +" The corresponding probabilities for the source not being variable are far less than Although being formally insignificant, the variations at GGHz appear to correlate with the variations seen at the two lower frequencies."," The corresponding probabilities for the source not being variable are far less than Although being formally insignificant, the variations at GHz appear to correlate with the variations seen at the two lower frequencies." +" To describe the strength of the variability, the modulation index m and the variability amplitude Y (defined as 3 x nm?—m, where mo is the modulation index of the calibrator NRAO5530) are summarized in Table 4,, where Y corresponds to a 3 c variability amplitude, from which systematic variations mg, which are still seen in the calibrator, are subtracted (?).."," To describe the strength of the variability, the modulation index m and the variability amplitude Y (defined as 3 $\times$ $\sqrt{m^2-m_{0}^2}$, where $_{0}$ is the modulation index of the calibrator 530) are summarized in Table \ref{tab:flux}, , where Y corresponds to a 3 $\sigma$ variability amplitude, from which systematic variations $m_0$, which are still seen in the calibrator, are subtracted \citep{1987AJ.....94.1493H}." + For AA* those from systematic bias corrected Y-amplitudes range between The observed day-to-day variations compare well with similar variations seen by other authors at other times., For A* those from systematic bias corrected Y-amplitudes range between The observed day-to-day variations compare well with similar variations seen by other authors at other times. +" Using the VLA, ? found an increase in the flux density at a level of Since for AA* each VLBI track lasted about 6-7 hours, we are Sgrnot able to detect flux density variations on shorter timescales than this."," Using the VLA, \citet{2006ApJ...650..189Y} found an increase in the flux density at a level of Since for A* each VLBI track lasted about 6-7 hours, we are not able to detect flux density variations on shorter timescales than this." +" A splitting of the VLBI coverage at shorter intervals, e.g. in two or three coverages of equal duration, does not allow measuring the total source flux with sufficient accuracy (main limitation: uv-coverage and lack of secondary calibrator scans) and therefore prevents the significant detection of variability on timescales shorter than 6hhrs."," A splitting of the VLBI coverage at shorter intervals, e.g. in two or three coverages of equal duration, does not allow measuring the total source flux with sufficient accuracy (main limitation: uv-coverage and lack of secondary calibrator scans) and therefore prevents the significant detection of variability on timescales shorter than hrs." +" A nonstationary source, which would vary with a large amplitude during the time of the VLBI experiment, however, would cause significant image degradation, leading to a reduced dynamical range in the CLEAN maps and the appearance of side lobes."," A nonstationary source, which would vary with a large amplitude during the time of the VLBI experiment, however, would cause significant image degradation, leading to a reduced dynamical range in the CLEAN maps and the appearance of side lobes." +" Since this is not observed, we can exclude variations that are much larger than our typical amplitude calibration errors of 10—20 From the measured total flux densities, we calculated a 3-frequency spectral index between 22 and 86GGHz (defined as S,« vy”)."," Since this is not observed, we can exclude variations that are much larger than our typical amplitude calibration errors of $10-20$ From the measured total flux densities, we calculated a 3-frequency spectral index between 22 and GHz (defined as $_{\nu} \propto \nu^{\alpha}$ )." +" We obtained an inverted spectrum, with spectral indices ranging between (0.44 + 0.04) and (0.64 + 0.05)."," We obtained an inverted spectrum, with spectral indices ranging between (0.44 $\pm$ 0.04) and (0.64 $\pm$ 0.05)." +" For AA*, a frequency break in the spectrum was suggested between ~20—100 GGHz (???).. "," For A*, a frequency break in the spectrum was suggested between $\sim 20 - 100$ GHz \citep{1998ApJ...499..731F, 2003ApJ...586L..29Z, +2005ApJ...634L..49A}." +"Below this break frequency, the spectral slope is much shallower (lower) than at higher frequencies, where the so-called sub-mm excess causes an increase in the inverted spectral index (??).. "," Below this break frequency, the spectral slope is much shallower (lower) than at higher frequencies, where the so-called sub-mm excess causes an increase in the inverted spectral index \citep{1997ApJ...490L..77S, 2006JPhCS..54..328K}." +Our observing frequencies are just in the transition region between cm- and sub-mm range., Our observing frequencies are just in the transition region between cm- and sub-mm range. +" Therefore the measured spectral indices are slightly higher than previously reported spectra, resulting from VLBI at cm-wavelengths."," Therefore the measured spectral indices are slightly higher than previously reported spectra, resulting from VLBI at cm-wavelengths." + ? made simultaneous multi-wavelength observations of AA* in 2003., \citet{2005ApJ...634L..49A} made simultaneous multi-wavelength observations of A* in 2003. + They describe the spectrum from short centimeter (3.6ccm) to millimeter mmm) wavelengths by a power law of the form S , They describe the spectrum from short centimeter cm) to millimeter mm) wavelengths by a power law of the form S $\propto \nu^{0.43}$. +ος99. ? measured a spectral index of 0.52 between mmm and 2mmm wavelength., \citet{1998ApJ...499..731F} measured a spectral index of 0.52 between mm and mm wavelength. +" The observed spectral indices reported here are fullyconsistent with these previous studies, and confirm the onset of a sub-mm excess over the more shallow power-law shape seen at cm-wavelength."," The observed spectral indices reported here are fullyconsistent with these previous studies, and confirm the onset of a sub-mm excess over the more shallow power-law shape seen at cm-wavelength." +its maxinmn briehtness.,its maximum brightness. + The average post-imipact maximum-light spectral distribution is shifted to match the average flix [rom 625 nm to 3875 nm at other times., The average post-impact maximum-light spectral distribution is shifted to match the average flux from 625 nm to 875 nm at other times. + The deviations from this fits al times prior to the impact. and in the days after the impact when the inner coma of comet Tempel 1. had essentially returned to its normal condition. show that the Εκ at short wavelenths was lower al those times.," The deviations from this fits at times prior to the impact, and in the days after the impact when the inner coma of comet Tempel 1 had essentially returned to its normal condition, show that the flux at short wavelenths was lower at those times." + The 375 mm data point is about 0.2 mag lower (han during the peak post-impact brightness., The 375 nm data point is about 0.2 mag lower than during the peak post-impact brightness. + This is particularly well seen in the 7/5.∕ 7/7. and 7/8 data points in Fig.," This is particularly well seen in the 7/5, 7/7, and 7/8 data points in Fig." + Th., 7b. + For Che quiescent state of the comet. the long ∖∖⊽≀↧↴∖↽≼↲↥≼↲∐≸≟⊔↥↕↽≻∪↕∐↥⋝∖⊽∐≼↲⊳∖⇁∡∖⇁⊳∖⊽∩↲↕∐≀↧↴∐≺∢≀↧↴∐⋡∖↽≀↧↴∣↽≻∪∖⇁≼↲⊔∐↲↓∎↓⊔≼↲≼⊔↕∐↕↽≻≀↧↴≺∢↥≼↲∙↿≼↲≺∢↥≀↧↴⊳∖⇁↕↽≻≼↲≺∢∏⋅∏∐↓⋅⊔∐↲≼↲∐≱≼↲≺∢↥↕⊳∖⇁ small (220.05 mag).," For the quiescent state of the comet, the long wavelength points lie systematically above the fitted impact ejecta spectrum, the effect is small $\approx$ 0.05 mag)." + Over the full range [rom 375 nm to 925 nm. we observe that the impact eeneraled ejecta were 220.25 mag bluer (han the quiescent comet coma.," Over the full range from 375 nm to 925 nm, we observe that the impact generated ejecta were $\approx$ 0.25 mag bluer than the quiescent comet coma." + This corresponds to awd per 100 nm change in the slope of the spectrum averaged over (he wavelength range from 375 nm to 925 nm., This corresponds to a $\approx$ per 100 nm change in the slope of the spectrum averaged over the wavelength range from 375 nm to 925 nm. + This change in color can be explained by an unspecifie combination of two effects., This change in color can be explained by an unspecific combination of two effects. + First. the particle size distribution of the material ejected after (he impact may contain a lareer fraction of very small particles. much smaller (han (he wavelengths of visible light that leads to a bluer color of the Raleigh scattered light.," First, the particle size distribution of the material ejected after the impact may contain a larger fraction of very small particles, much smaller than the wavelengths of visible light that leads to a bluer color of the Raleigh scattered light." + Second. it may point to large quantities of pure water ice crvstals that are known to have blue optical rellection spectra (Liev Clark 1985).," Second, it may point to large quantities of pure water ice crystals that are known to have blue optical reflection spectra (Lucey Clark 1985)." + Infrared observations of the post-impact material have also found indications that the size distribution of impact-ejected material contained more small particles than were released bv (he comet outside of the impact event (IIarker Woodward and Wooden 2005) and (Sugita et al., Infrared observations of the post-impact material have also found indications that the size distribution of impact-ejected material contained more small particles than were released by the comet outside of the impact event (Harker Woodward and Wooden 2005) and (Sugita et al. + 2005)., 2005). + In combination. the changes in (he comet's color in the hours after impact indicate that the material ejected by (the impact contains smaller particles aud more ice. and is therefore probably more pristine than the material released from the surface of the comet under normal conditions.," In combination, the changes in the comet's color in the hours after impact indicate that the material ejected by the impact contains smaller particles and more ice, and is therefore probably more pristine than the material released from the surface of the comet under normal conditions." +potential in a rotating reference [rame centered. on the cluster centre-of-mass. with the .r-axis directed. away from. the galactie centre and the y-axis in the direction of motion (see Ciersz Llegeic 1997: Vesperini Legeie 1997).,potential in a rotating reference frame centered on the cluster centre-of-mass with the $x$ -axis directed away from the galactic centre and the $y$ -axis in the direction of motion (see Giersz Heggie 1997; Vesperini Heggie 1997). + A tidal radius (also called the Jacobi radius: Gieles Baumearelt 2008). can then be defined corresponding to the saddle point on the aeaxis of the ellective cluster potential.," A tidal radius (also called the Jacobi radius: Gieles Baumgardt 2008), can then be defined corresponding to the saddle point on the $x$ -axis of the effective cluster potential." + Within an /-bodvy simulation the user has the freedom to set a length-scale Ro. with one possible choice being that the outermost stars of the initial density. profile are scaled to sit at à. in which case the cluster is said to be Itoche-Iobe filling (e.g. Fanikawa Fukushige 2005).," Within an $N$ -body simulation the user has the freedom to set a length-scale $R_{\rm sc}$ with one possible choice being that the outermost stars of the initial density profile are scaled to sit at $r_{\rm t}$, in which case the cluster is said to be Roche-lobe filling (e.g. Tanikawa Fukushige 2005)." + Phe Plummoer profile formally. extends to infinite radius so in practice a cut-olf at à radius of is applied to avoid rare cases of large distance.," The Plummer profile formally extends to infinite radius so in practice a cut-off at a radius of $\sim 10 \, r_{\rm h}$ is applied to avoid rare cases of large distance." + For our Plunimer models described below this leads to Fia2Srn. where rugas ds the position of the outermost star. and. we define κε as the tidal-radius filling factor.," For our Plummer models described below this leads to $r_{\rm max} \simeq 8 \, r_{\rm h}$, where $r_{\rm max}$ is the position of the outermost star, and we define $r_{\rm max} / r_{\rm t}$ as the tidal-radius filling factor." + The related ratio rj/ri is an important quantity to describe the structure ol star cluster models., The related ratio $r_{\rm h} / r_{\rm t}$ is an important quantity to describe the structure of star cluster models. +" In this work we model parent galaxies with two distinct masses: Ma=9010""M. to represent a dwarl galaxy such as NOGCG6822 and Ak=9.103134. to model a more substantial galaxy such as M31."," In this work we model parent galaxies with two distinct masses: $M_{\rm g} = 9 \times 10^{9} \, M_\odot$ to represent a dwarf galaxy such as $\,6822$ and $M_{\rm g} = 9 \times 10^{10} \, M_\odot$ to model a more substantial galaxy such as M31." +" As discussed. above all clusters are set to orbit at 76,= LOkpe in these model galaxies."," As discussed above all clusters are set to orbit at $R_{\rm gc} = 10\,$ kpc in these model galaxies." + Six distinct. models are. performed., Six distinct models are performed. + These are listed in ‘Table 1.., These are listed in Table \ref{t:table1}. +. Models NI. N2 and N3 are all evolved. in. the 6822-like tidal field.," Models N1, N2 and N3 are all evolved in the $\,6822$ -like tidal field." + They are identical in all respects except for using ιο=7. 14 and 21 so that they have initial ticlal-raclii filling factors of 0.33. 0.66 ancl 1.00. respectively (the corresponding rm/r; ratios are given in Table 1)).," They are identical in all respects except for using $R_{\rm sc} = 7$, 14 and 21 so that they have initial tidal-radii filling factors of 0.33, 0.66 and 1.00, respectively (the corresponding $r_{\rm h} / r_{\rm t}$ ratios are given in Table \ref{t:table1}) )." + \loclel ΝΟΕ is the same as N2 except that it starts with 95000 single stars and 5000 binaries rather than 100000. single. stars.," Model N2b is the same as N2 except that it starts with $95\,000$ single stars and $5\,000$ binaries rather than $100\,000$ single stars." + We then have Model MI whieh is evolved in the stronger AIS1-like tical field for comparison., We then have Model M1 which is evolved in the stronger M31-like tidal field for comparison. + All of these models start with a Plummer density. profile whereas Model Al2 starts with a Wine profile and is also evolved in the M31-like tidal field., All of these models start with a Plummer density profile whereas Model M2 starts with a King profile and is also evolved in the M31-like tidal field. + Both MI and M2 start with tidal-racii filling factors of 1.00 (rs matches the tidal radius)., Both M1 and M2 start with tidal-radii filling factors of 1.00 $r_{\rm max}$ matches the tidal radius). + The initial mass of each model is AM258000A. which gives an initial ri of 129 pe for models NI. N2. N2b and N3 compared to 60 pc for models ALL ancl M2.," The initial mass of each model is $M \simeq 58\,000 \, M_\odot$ which gives an initial $r_{\rm t}$ of $129\,$ pc for models N1, N2, N2b and N3 compared to $60\,$ pc for models M1 and M2." + Each model is evolved. to an age of 20 vr or until of the stars remain. whichever occurs first 1e latter only happens for M2 at an age of 17.4Gvr.," Each model is evolved to an age of $20\,$ Gyr or until of the stars remain, whichever occurs first – the latter only happens for M2 at an age of $17.4\,$ Gyr." + The simulations are performed using Tesla SLOTO GPUs at Swinburne University., The simulations are performed using Tesla S1070 GPUs at Swinburne University. + We will also lean on the results of some previous iN- simulations when evaluating our results., We will also lean on the results of some previous $N$ -body simulations when evaluating our results. + These include models. IX100-00a. and Ix100-00b. of LIurley. (2007) which both featurecl 100000 single stars evolved within a standard Galactic tidal field (Ciersz Llegeic 1997): an orbital speed of 220kms tat Reo=S 5kpe (with corresponding AL.=9.LOM ALY.," These include models K100-00a and K100-00b of Hurley (2007) which both featured $100\,000$ single stars evolved within a standard Galactic tidal field (Giersz Heggie 1997): an orbital speed of $220 \, {\rm km} \, {\rm s}^{-1}$ at $R_{\rm gc} = 8.5\,$ kpc (with corresponding $M_{\rm g} = 9 \times 10^{10} \, M_\odot$ )." + Phe two models were setup in the same wav and the difference of note was the formation of a long-lived binary composed. of two stellar-mass black holes (12115) in Ix100-00b which altered the central structure of the cluster compared to W100-00a., The two models were setup in the same way and the difference of note was the formation of a long-lived binary composed of two stellar-mass black holes (BHs) in K100-00b which altered the central structure of the cluster compared to K100-00a. + Along the same lines we will use the results of Alackey ct al. (, Along the same lines we will use the results of Mackey et al. ( +2008) who looked at the clfect ofa population of DII-BII binaries on cluster evolution. as well as models including intermeciate-mass black-holes (e.g. Cull et al.,"2008) who looked at the effect of a population of BH-BH binaries on cluster evolution, as well as models including intermediate-mass black-holes (e.g. Gill et al." + 2008)., 2008). + Also mentioned will be models of 30000 single stars from Liurley et al. (," Also mentioned will be models of $30\,000$ single stars from Hurley et al. (" +2004). mainly [or illustrative purposes.,"2004), mainly for illustrative purposes." + lt is important to emphasize that unless. otherwise μα»ecified the radii quoted will be based on three-dimoensional ata., It is important to emphasize that unless otherwise specified the radii quoted will be based on three-dimensional data. + The core radius. r«. comes from a cdensitv-weighted aleulation (C'asertano μι 1985) that is. traditionally used in. N-body models. and. is not. comparable to. the uantitv derived. by observational methods.," The core radius, $r_{\rm c}$, comes from a density-weighted calculation (Casertano Hut 1985) that is traditionally used in $N$ -body models and is not comparable to the quantity derived by observational methods." + This has been iscussecl in the past (e.g. Wilkinson et al., This has been discussed in the past (e.g. Wilkinson et al. + 2003: Llurley 2007)., 2003; Hurley 2007). + For our purposes this is fine as we use re as an indicator of the cluster cdvnamical state. in. particular to etermine if core-collapse has been reached. rather than to compare to observed results for actual clusters.," For our purposes this is fine as we use $r_{\rm c}$ as an indicator of the cluster dynamical state, in particular to determine if core-collapse has been reached, rather than to compare to observed results for actual clusters." + We also use ry as the three-cimensional half-miass racius., We also use $r_{\rm h}$ as the three-dimensional half-mass radius. + Here we are mainly interested in the relative values between mocels., Here we are mainly interested in the relative values between models. + Llowever. we will also provide the hall-leht radius. yo. calculated. from a two-dimensional projection of the data. to give a reference point for comparing the size of the mocel clusters to real clusters.," However, we will also provide the half-light radius, $r_{\rm h,l}$, calculated from a two-dimensional projection of the data, to give a reference point for comparing the size of the model clusters to real clusters." + The cilferent initial filling factors of models NI. N2 and N3 leac to cülferent. initial half-mass radii (see Table 1)) and allow us to investigate the elfect this has on the long-term evolution of star clusters residing within a weak tidal field.," The different initial filling factors of models N1, N2 and N3 lead to different initial half-mass radii (see Table \ref{t:table1}) ) and allow us to investigate the effect this has on the long-term evolution of star clusters residing within a weak tidal field." + lt is well established. that the evolution of a star cluster is intricately Linked to the two-body relaxation timescale which is typically characterized by the value at the racius.," It is well established that the evolution of a star cluster is intricately linked to the two-body relaxation timescale which is typically characterized by the value at the half-mass radius," +Blandford 2010; Wang et al.,Blandford 2010; Wang et al. + 2010; Shcherbakov Huang 2011)., 2010; Shcherbakov Huang 2011). +" Budden eqution, i.e., the second-order equation to the complex function actually corresponds to the same approach (Budden 1972; Zheleznyakov 1977)."," Budden eqution, i.e., the second-order equation to the complex function actually corresponds to the same approach (Budden 1972; Zheleznyakov 1977)." +" On the other hand, both the standard and the Zheleznyakov-Budden approaches are not quite for quantitative estimates of the polarization of the escaping emission in general case."," On the other hand, both the standard and the Zheleznyakov-Budden approaches are not quite for quantitative estimates of the polarization of the escaping emission in general case." +" But since we are going to describe the propagation of originally fully polarized waves, not theensemble of waves, we actually need only two equations for observable parameters, i.e., the position angle and the Stokes parameter V."," But since we are going to describe the propagation of originally fully polarized waves, not the of waves, we actually need only two equations for observable parameters, i.e., the position angle and the Stokes parameter $V$." +" There exists a different approach that allows us immediately write down the equations for these observable quantities, namely, the Stokes parameter V, defining the circular polarization and the position angle p.a., characterizing the orientation of polarization ellipse (Kravtsov Orlov 1990)."," There exists a different approach that allows us immediately write down the equations for these observable quantities, namely, the Stokes parameter $V$, defining the circular polarization and the position angle $p.a.$, characterizing the orientation of polarization ellipse (Kravtsov Orlov 1990)." +" This approach is valid in the quasi-isotropic case, i.e., in the case when the dielectric tensor can be presented as where the anisotropic part χι is small as compared to isotropic one."," This approach is valid in the quasi-isotropic case, i.e., in the case when the dielectric tensor can be presented as where the anisotropic part $\chi_{ij}$ is small as compared to isotropic one." +" In this case we have two small parameters — general WKB parameter 1/kL and As a result, the solution can be found by expansion over this two small parameters."," In this case we have two small parameters — general WKB parameter $1/kL$ and As a result, the solution can be found by expansion over this two small parameters." +" As one can check, these conditions are just realized in the pulsar magnetosphere (Andrianov Beskin 2010)."," As one can check, these conditions are just realized in the pulsar magnetosphere (Andrianov Beskin 2010)." +" Indeed, in the region r~res;10”R the value of v=wp/w* is much smaller than unity."," Indeed, in the region $r \sim r_{\rm esc} \sim 10^{3}R$ the value of $v = \omega_{\rm p}^2/\omega^2$ is much smaller than unity." +" Accordingly, the deviation of the refractive indices from unity, |n1,2—1|ev, is also very small here, so we can neglect the wave refraction in the polarization formation region."," Accordingly, the deviation of the refractive indices from unity, $|n_{1,2}-1| \sim v$, is also very small here, so we can neglect the wave refraction in the polarization formation region." +" 'The Kravtsov-Orlov equation is the equation for the complex angle O=0)+i0», where O is a position angle and O5 determines the circular polarization by the relation Here I is the intensity of the wave."," The Kravtsov-Orlov equation is the equation for the complex angle $\Theta = \Theta_1 + i \Theta_2$, where $\Theta_1$ is a position angle and $\Theta_2$ determines the circular polarization by the relation Here $I$ is the intensity of the wave." + The components of the dielectric tensor xi; are to be written in a frame of unitary vectors a and b in the picture plane where a is determined by the projection of the vector Ve., The components of the dielectric tensor $\chi_{ij}$ are to be written in a frame of unitary vectors ${\bf a}$ and ${\bf b}$ in the picture plane where ${\bf a}$ is determined by the projection of the vector $\nabla \varepsilon$. +" Finally, is the ray torsion (see Kravtsov Orlov 1990 for more detail)"," Finally, is the ray torsion (see Kravtsov Orlov 1990 for more detail)." + It can be easily understood that the rotation of position angle described by the ray torsion is fictious and describes only the rotation of coordinate system., It can be easily understood that the rotation of position angle described by the ray torsion is fictious and describes only the rotation of coordinate system. +" As a result, we can write down Here is a coordinate along the ray propagation, and the angle Bg(1) defines the orientation of the external magnetic field in the picture plane 3)."," As a result, we can write down Here $l$ is a coordinate along the ray propagation, and the angle $\beta_{B}(l)$ defines the orientation of the external magnetic field in the picture plane )." +" Further, where the signs correspond to the regions before/after the cyclotron resonance and Finally, εν} are the components of plasma dielectric tensor in the frame where the z-axis directs along the wave propagation and the external magnetic field lies in the xz- plane (see Appendix C)."," Further, where the signs correspond to the regions before/after the cyclotron resonance and Finally, $\varepsilon_{i'j'}$ are the components of plasma dielectric tensor in the frame where the $z$ -axis directs along the wave propagation and the external magnetic field lies in the $xz$ -plane (see Appendix C)." + We would like to note that in these equations the circular polarization is defined as it is common in radio astronomy (positive V corresponds to LHC polarization)., We would like to note that in these equations the circular polarization is defined as it is common in radio astronomy (positive $V$ corresponds to LHC polarization). + Nonrelativistic version of the above equations is given in Czyz et al. (, Nonrelativistic version of the above equations is given in Czyz et al. ( +2007).,2007). +"2008). As one can see on Fig. 10,,"," As one can see on Fig. \ref{angles}," + in the geometrical optics region Eqns. (70))-(71)), in the geometrical optics region Eqns. \ref{t1}) \ref{t2}) ) + describe of the angle Θι near the value 0;=fg-Γδ., describe of the angle $\Theta_{1}$ near the value $\Theta_{1} = \beta_{B} + \delta$. +" As the ray moves into the region of rarefied plasma, the length of the spatialoscillations L~c/(wAn) increases and in the region becomes larger than the characteristic length r."," As the ray moves into the region of rarefied plasma, the length of the spatial $L \sim c/(\omega \Delta \, n)$ increases and in the region becomes larger than the characteristic length $r$." +" As a result, the angles Θι and O» become constant for r>>resc."," As a result, the angles $\Theta_{1}$ and $\Theta_{2}$ become constant for $r \gg r_{\rm esc}$." + They are the values that characterize the outgoing radiation., They are the values that characterize the outgoing radiation. +" Thus, the basic equations (70))-(71)) generalize ones obtained by Andrianov Beskin (2010) for zero drift velocity U=0 when Re[e,,]=0 and, hence, 6= 0."," Thus, the basic equations \ref{t1}) \ref{t2}) ) generalize ones obtained by Andrianov Beskin (2010) for zero drift velocity ${\bf U}=0$ when ${\rm Re}\,[\varepsilon_{x'y'}] = 0$ and, hence, $\delta = 0$ ." +" In particular, they now include into consideration the aberration effect considered by Blaskiewicz et al. ("," In particular, they now include into consideration the aberration effect considered by Blaskiewicz et al. (" +1991).,1991). +" This effect was also considered by Petrova Lyubarskii (2000), but for the infinite magnetic field only."," This effect was also considered by Petrova Lyubarskii (2000), but for the infinite magnetic field only." + It is important that in Eqns. (70))-(71)), It is important that in Eqns. \ref{t1}) \ref{t2}) ) + the angle ©; is measured relative to the laboratory frame because these equations contain the difference between ©; and fp only., the angle $\Theta_1$ is measured relative to the laboratory frame because these equations contain the difference between $\Theta_1$ and $\beta_{B}$ only. + Equations above have the following important property., Equations above have the following important property. +" For homogeneous media (fg= const, ei;= const) the parameters of polarization ellipse O1 and Θο remain constant if the following conditions are valid: Here (see the definition of e»;; in Appendix D)"," For homogeneous media $\beta_{B} = $ const, $\varepsilon_{ij} =$ const) the parameters of polarization ellipse $\Theta_1$ and $\Theta_2$ remain constant if the following conditions are valid: Here (see the definition of $\epsilon_{i'j'}$ in Appendix D)" +Our * value of 2.1+0.2 is consistent with that of the CMF in the OMC-1 region (Ikeda&Kitamura2009)..,Our $\gamma$ value of $\pm$ 0.2 is consistent with that of the CMF in the OMC-1 region \citep{ike09b}. + This agreement confirms that our observations could resolve star-forming cores even at the large distance of ~ 1 kpc., This agreement confirms that our observations could resolve star-forming cores even at the large distance of $\sim $ 1 kpc. + A poor spatial resolution is one of the major causes of the underestimation of y., A poor spatial resolution is one of the major causes of the underestimation of $\gamma$. +" To examine the dependence of y on the spatial resolution, we created the smoothed OMC-1 data cubes by changing the effective resolutions, as described in 84.2,, and derived the y values for the smoothed cubes, as shown in Figure 16.."," To examine the dependence of $\gamma$ on the spatial resolution, we created the smoothed OMC-1 data cubes by changing the effective resolutions, as described in \ref{coreProperties}, and derived the $\gamma$ values for the smoothed cubes, as shown in Figure \ref{gamma-res}. ." +" It is clearly shown that our resolution of 22"", corresponding to 0.097 pc for $140, can correctly estimate the y value within the uncertainties."," It is clearly shown that our resolution of $''$, corresponding to 0.097 pc for S140, can correctly estimate the $\gamma $ value within the uncertainties." +" Actually, our ¥ value is consistent with that in the study by Tachiharaetal.(2002),, having a spatial resolution enough to resolve 0.1 pc-scale cores."," Actually, our $\gamma$ value is consistent with that in the study by \citet{tac02}, having a spatial resolution enough to resolve 0.1 pc-scale cores." +" In addition, Figure 16 predicts that γ is considerably underestimated for the case that becomes larger than 0.1 pc, which is the minimum radius of the cores in the OMC-1 region at the highest resolution of 0.061 pc."," In addition, Figure \ref{gamma-res} predicts that $\gamma$ is considerably underestimated for the case that becomes larger than 0.1 pc, which is the minimum radius of the cores in the OMC-1 region at the highest resolution of 0.061 pc." +" Therefore, the small 7 value of ~ 1.7 in RCW 106 (Wongetal.2008) is likely due to the coarse spatial resolution of 0.78 pc at the distance of 3.6 kpc (Lockman1979)."," Therefore, the small $\gamma$ value of $\sim$ 1.7 in RCW 106 \citep{won08} + is likely due to the coarse spatial resolution of 0.78 pc at the distance of 3.6 kpc \citep{loc79}." +". This study concludes that the power-law shape with y > 2 in CMF holds even in tenuous structures with the densities of 1054 of the S140 region, in addition to our recent work by Ikeda&Kitamura(2009) in OMC-1."," This study concludes that the power-law shape with $\gamma$ $>$ 2 in CMF holds even in tenuous structures with the densities of $^{3\mbox{\scriptsize --}4}$ of the S140 region, in addition to our recent work by \citet{ike09b} in OMC-1." +" Furthermore, the y values of the CMFs in $140 and OMC-1 are quite consistent with that of the Galactic field-averaged IMF of 2.340.7 (Kroupa2001).."," Furthermore, the $\gamma$ values of the CMFs in S140 and OMC-1 are quite consistent with that of the Galactic field-averaged IMF of $\pm$ 0.7 \citep{kro01a}." + These observational facts lead us to the hypothesis that the power-law nature in the IMF originates in molecular cloud structures with densities of less thancm?., These observational facts lead us to the hypothesis that the power-law nature in the IMF originates in molecular cloud structures with densities of less than. +" Our conclusion of the resemblance between the CMF and the IMF is consistent with the recent theoretical works showing that such a resemblance should be understood as a statistical relation, rather than aone-to-one correspondence between a core and a star to be formed within it."," Our conclusion of the resemblance between the CMF and the IMF is consistent with the recent theoretical works showing that such a resemblance should be understood as a statistical relation, rather than aone-to-one correspondence between a core and a star to be formed within it." + Smithetal.(2009) examined the formation and evolution of, \citet{smi09} examined the formation and evolution of +é] frequencies.,all frequencies. + The latter point is mostly based ou nousimitancous observations by studving the energy clistribution at different frequencies (e. Lundgreu ct i, The latter point is mostly based on non-simultaneous observations by studying the energy distribution at different frequencies (e.g. Lundgren et al. + 1995). but simultaneous dual-frequeucy observations have been mace for the Crab pulsar (see Salluen et al.," 1995), but simultaneous dual-frequency observations have been made for the Crab pulsar (see Sallmen et al." + 1999 aud references therein) where oulv of all eiat pulses are secu both at GOO and 1100 MITz., 1999 and references therein) where only of all giant pulses are seen both at 600 and 1400 MHz. + The results of these studies for the spectral index of giant pulses are somewhat iucouclusive., The results of these studies for the spectral index of giant pulses are somewhat inconclusive. + While carler observations conclude that. on average. he spectra index of giant pulses is flatter than he average main pulse spectral index. this fiudiug is not supported by the most recent study where the average spectral index of the giant pulscs is comparable to that of the average main pulse (see discussion by Sallmen et al.," While earlier observations conclude that, on average, the spectral index of giant pulses is flatter than the average main pulse spectral index, this finding is not supported by the most recent study where the average spectral index of the giant pulses is comparable to that of the average main pulse (see discussion by Sallmen et al." + 1999)., 1999). + Tlowever. the Crab pulsar has a very steep radio spectruni. so little may be learut from the relative streneth of its normal aud eiut pulses at either extreme eud of the radio spectrin.," However, the Crab pulsar has a very steep radio spectrum, so little may be learnt from the relative strength of its normal and giant pulses at either extreme end of the radio spectrum." + However. we can compare other aspects of the strong pulses frou PSR B1133|16 pulses to the known propertics of giant pulses or those of so-called “elaut nicropulses.," However, we can compare other aspects of the strong pulses from PSR B1133+16 pulses to the known properties of giant pulses or those of so-called “giant micropulses”." + The latter have been discovered for the Vela pulsar as very strong narrow pulses of very stall width occurring at fixed. narrow phases (Jolustou et al.," The latter have been discovered for the Vela pulsar as very strong narrow pulses of very small width occurring at fixed, narrow phases (Johnston et al." + 2001). also showing a power-law cherey distribution.," 2001), also showing a power-law energy distribution." + While a power-law visible τι the cuuimlative xobabilitv function of elaut pulse flux deusities clearly separates them from normal pulses. this appears not to o the case for PSR B1133116 in Fie. 16..," While a power-law visible in the cumulative probability function of giant pulse flux densities clearly separates them from normal pulses, this appears not to be the case for PSR B1133+16 in Fig. \ref{fluxdist1133}." +" It is possible hat a amber of LO ""eiant pulses is too small to produce a recognisable feature. but a rate of one strong pulse in every 100 (at [850 MITZ) is a ιο. ligher rate than or PSRs 21 aud D19372] and is comparable to hat of the Crab pulsar."," It is possible that a number of 40 “giant” pulses is too small to produce a recognisable feature, but a rate of one strong pulse in every 100 (at 4850 MHz) is a much higher rate than for PSRs $-$ 24 and B1937+21 and is comparable to that of the Crab pulsar." + The noticeable chauge in slope of the hieh cucrey cud of PSR D1133|16's cumulative xobabilitv functions. when come from low to high radio requencies. nay be au indication of an cierging powcr-aw compoucut.," The noticeable change in slope of the high energy end of PSR B1133+16's cumulative probability functions, when going from low to high radio frequencies, may be an indication of an emerging power-law component." + It appears that the stroug pulses in PSR D11533|16 xeferablv occur at the pulse phase of the leading component., It appears that the strong pulses in PSR B1133+16 preferably occur at the pulse phase of the leading component. + This is verified by computing the average xofile from the 10 strong pulses at 1850 ΛΠΣ., This is verified by computing the average profile from the 40 strong pulses at 4850 MHz. + This profile is shown as the inset to Fig., This profile is shown as the inset to Fig. + 17. where we compare 1 to the average pulse profile., \ref{giants} where we compare it to the average pulse profile. + It becomes obvious that the strong oilses appear to be narrower aud indeed appear mostly at he trailing edee of the leading component. being shelthy offset from its centre.," It becomes obvious that the strong pulses appear to be narrower and indeed appear mostly at the trailing edge of the leading component, being slightly offset from its centre." + This implies that anv correlation iu he flux densities of the two normal profile compoucuts, This implies that any correlation in the flux densities of the two normal profile components +Equation 28).,Equation 28). +" As noted emlier. since this scenario is nearly face-on. fopr Is a factor ~3.1 higher than the detection fraction =Locos20;520, for isotropic eniission."," As noted earlier, since this scenario is nearly face-on, $f_{\rm opt}$ is a factor $\sim 3.4$ higher than the detection fraction $\approx +1-\cos 2\theta_j\approx 2\bar{\theta_j}^{2}$ for isotropic emission." + Equation 3 shows that ifthe average opening anele is ~0.12. which is the value inferred for 00512214 0j(Dirvowsetal.2006:Soderberg2006).. as well as the typical opening angle required to recoucile the observed SCRB rate with the best-bet NS-NS ierecr rate refsecGRB)}. then up to fopr~OL of CW: eveuts will be accompanied by potentially detectable optical afterelows.," Equation \ref{eq:fopt} shows that if the average opening angle is $\bar{\theta}_j\simeq 0.12$, which is the value inferred for 051221A \citep{Burrows+06,Soderberg+06}, as well as the typical opening angle required to reconcile the observed SGRB rate with the best-bet NS-NS merger rate \\ref{sec:GRB}) ), then up to $f_{\rm opt} +\sim 0.1$ of GW events will be accompanied by potentially detectable optical afterglows." +" This result is consistent with the rate of a few afterglows per vear mferred by Cowardetal.(2011) for their assmued total ALIGO/Virgo merecr rate of ~135 vrἩ,", This result is consistent with the rate of a few afterglows per year inferred by \citet{Coward+11} for their assumed total ALIGO/Virgo merger rate of $\sim 135$ $^{-1}$. + On the other laud. if O; is much larger. 2Ub fee. as found for 0050721 by Grupeet 2006)). then fopr is of order uuity. but the overall CW event rate may be lower than the best-bet ALIGO/Vireo rate.," On the other hand, if $\bar{\theta_j}$ is much larger, $\gtrsim 0.4$ (e.g., as found for 050724 by \citealt{Grupe+06}) ), then $f_{\rm opt}$ is of order unity, but the overall GW event rate may be lower than the best-bet ALIGO/Virgo rate." +" Bevond cousiderations of depth and cadeuce. a ""uique optical identification of CW events also requires discrimination between off-axis afterelows aud potential contanunauts."," Beyond considerations of depth and cadence, a unique optical identification of GW events also requires discrimination between off-axis afterglows and potential contaminants." + We discuss this issue in refsec:compare.., We discuss this issue in \\ref{sec:compare}. + NS-NS/NS-BIT imiersers inav also be accompaied by non-thermal radio afterglow cuussion. which cau originate either from the ultravelativistic jet (as in the case of the optical afterglow). or from more spherical. sub-relativistic ejecta (Nakar&Piran901111 hereafter NPIL).," NS-NS/NS-BH mergers may also be accompanied by non-thermal radio afterglow emission, which can originate either from the ultra-relativistic jet (as in the case of the optical afterglow), or from more spherical, sub-relativistic ejecta \citealt{Nakar&Piran11}; hereafter NP11)." + The latter includes matter ejected dynamically during the merger process (“tidal tails). or in outflows from the accretion disk (see Figure 1)).," The latter includes matter ejected dynamically during the merger process (“tidal tails”), or in outflows from the accretion disk (see Figure \ref{fig:cartoon}) )." + Adopting standard models for svuchrotron emission frou. a relativistic shock. NP11 estimate that the peals racio brightuess for these cases is: where Jog= 04/026. 14 is the observing frequency in Guz: aud dj=200d599 Alpe is the luminosity cistance. again normalized to the ALIGO/Virgo rauge for NS-NS morecrs.," Adopting standard models for synchrotron emission from a relativistic shock, NP11 estimate that the peak radio brightness for these cases is: where $\beta_{0.2}=v_{\rm ej}/0.2c$ , $\nu_1$ is the observing frequency in GHz; and $d_{L} = 200 d_{L,200}$ Mpc is the luminosity distance, again normalized to the ALIGO/Virgo range for NS-NS mergers." + Equation 5 also assumes characteristic values of p=2.5 for the electron distribution power law index. aud €.=€p0.1 for the fractions of enerev density impartec to relativistic clectrous aud maenetic fields. respectively.," Equation \ref{eqn:Fp} also assumes characteristic values of $p=2.5$ for the electron distribution power law index, and $\epsilon_{e}= +\epsilon_{B}=0.1$ for the fractions of energy density imparted to relativistic electrons and magnetic fields, respectively." + The radio emission peaks at the deceleration time: The peak brightness depends scusitively on both the properties of the ejecta CE and 0) and on the cireumburst density., The radio emission peaks at the deceleration time: The peak brightness depends sensitively on both the properties of the ejecta $E$ and $\beta$ ) and on the circumburst density. + As we diseuss du detail below. the realistic detection threshold for à couvineing detection with the EVLA (even with ~30 hr per epoch) is about 0.5 iis.," As we discuss in detail below, the realistic detection threshold for a convincing detection with the EVLA (even with $\sim 30$ hr per epoch) is about 0.5 mJy." + This requirement therefore defines a figure of merit for a radio detection of: With the exception of the velocity paramcter. this figure of merit is identical to the case of off-axis optical afterglows in teris of the dependence ou Ej aud à.," This requirement therefore defines a figure of merit for a radio detection of: With the exception of the velocity parameter, this figure of merit is identical to the case of off-axis optical afterglows in terms of the dependence on $E_j$ and $n$." +" For quasi-spherical ejecta. a characteristic mass of Ma~LO? AL. in tidal tails or disk winds has an EzmoMaenj2~10""10. ere for the expected range of velocities?)~ο0."," For quasi-spherical ejecta, a characteristic mass of $M_{\rm ej}\sim +10^{-2}$ $_\odot$ in tidal tails or disk winds has an $E\approx M_{\rm ej}v_{\rm ej}^{2}/2\sim 10^{50}-10^{51}$ erg for the expected range of $\beta\sim +0.1-0.3$." +" This results in at most FOAM,G2Ola,ÜN requiring ay21 ? for a detection."," This results in at most $FOM_{\rm rad}\approx 0.4\, +n_0^{7/8}$, requiring $n_0\gtrsim 1$ $^{-3}$ for a detection." + For more typical densities of =0.1 cem5m associated. with SCRBs (Bergeretal.2005:Soderbergetal. 2006).. the radio enuüssion frou quasi-spherical ejecta will be essentially undetectable uuless the energy seale is uch laveer than ~1073 ere (Figure 6)).," For more typical densities of $\lesssim 0.1$ $^{-3}$ associated with SGRBs \citep{Berger+05,Soderberg+06}, the radio emission from quasi-spherical ejecta will be essentially undetectable unless the energy scale is much larger than $\sim 10^{51}$ erg (Figure \ref{fig:fom}) )." + Equations 5- 7. can also be applied to the case of off-axis afterglow cuuission using c1d (Nakar&Pivan2011) along with values for the jet energv aud cireuniburst density inferred from the optical afterglow data (POALpronZ0.1: Equation 1)).," Equations \ref{eqn:Fp}- \ref{eqn:fomr} can also be applied to the case of off-axis afterglow emission using $\beta\approx 1$ \citep{Nakar&Piran11} along with values for the jet energy and circumburst density inferred from the optical afterglow data $FOM_{\rm opt,on}\lesssim 0.1$; Equation \ref{eqn:fomo}) )." + In Figure 6 we plot the region of Lo phase-space that is accessible to radio detections (FOAM2 0.2)., In Figure \ref{fig:fom} we plot the region of $E-n$ phase-space that is accessible to radio detections $FOM_{\rm rad}\gtrsim 0.2$ ). + As cau be seen from the Figure. none of the existingad SCRB optical afterglow intersect this region. indicating that radio detections of off-axis afterelows are likely to be rare despite the overall isotropy of the signal.," As can be seen from the Figure, none of the existing SGRB optical afterglow intersect this region, indicating that radio detections of off-axis afterglows are likely to be rare despite the overall isotropy of the signal." + We now address in detail the estimated mininuuu radio brightuess necessary for a successful detection., We now address in detail the estimated minimum radio brightness necessary for a successful detection. + Although faint radio enussion is in principle detectable with a deep integration. a significant challenge is the sinall feld of view of sensitive instruments such as the EVLA (z0.1 deg? at 1 GIIz) requiring ~100200 poiutings to cover a typical CAV error region of teus of square deerees.," Although faint radio emission is in principle detectable with a deep integration, a significant challenge is the small field of view of sensitive instruments such as the EVLA $\approx 0.4$ $^2$ at 1 GHz), requiring $\sim 100-200$ pointings to cover a typical GW error region of tens of square degrees." + Tarecting individual galaxies within the error region does not decrease the number of required pointings since there are 100 ealaxies with LoOL within a typical error region (to 200 Mpc).," Targeting individual galaxies within the error region does not decrease the number of required pointings since there are $\sim +400$ galaxies with $L\gtrsim 0.1\,L^*$ within a typical error region (to 200 Mpc)." + Even with oulv 10 miu per pointing. 30 hrper epoch will be required to cover the full error already a substantial allocation of EVLA time.," Even with only 10 min per pointing, $\sim 30$ hrper epoch will be required to cover the full error , already a substantial allocation of EVLA time." + Multiple, Multiple +Unusual spectral. polarization. and Uuctuation properties of the precursors make them puzzling.,"Unusual spectral, polarization, and fluctuation properties of the precursors make them puzzling." +— To the best of our. knowledge. no attempts have previously. been aimed at explaining the physies of this phenomenon.," To the best of our knowledge, no attempts have previously been aimed at explaining the physics of this phenomenon." + Recently Dyvks.Zhang&Cil(2005) have suggested. a geometrical model for the profile of PSI. 1822-09., Recently \citet*{d05} have suggested a geometrical model for the profile of PSR B1822-09. + These authors assume that the main pulse and the precursor originate. independently at dillerent locations in. the magnetosphere ancl the precursor. emission. intermittently reverses its direction to form the interpulse., These authors assume that the main pulse and the precursor originate independently at different locations in the magnetosphere and the precursor emission intermittently reverses its direction to form the interpulse. + In that model. the mechanism of reversal of the emission direction remains obscure. but for any conceivable switching mechanism it is principally clillieult to explain its dependence on the main pulse intensity.," In that model, the mechanism of reversal of the emission direction remains obscure, but for any conceivable switching mechanism it is principally difficult to explain its dependence on the main pulse intensity." + In the present paper. we for the first time propose a physical mechanism of the precursor. formation.," In the present paper, we for the first time propose a physical mechanism of the precursor formation." + La our model. the precursor arises as a result of induced scattering of the main pulse emission. into the background by the particles of the ultrarelativistic highhy maenetizecl plasma ofa pulsar.," In our model, the precursor arises as a result of induced scattering of the main pulse emission into the background by the particles of the ultrarelativistic highly magnetized plasma of a pulsar." + Our mechanism naturally explains the observed polarization. spectral. and [uctuation properties of the precursor emission as well as suggests its connection to the main pulse.," Our mechanism naturally explains the observed polarization, spectral, and fluctuation properties of the precursor emission as well as suggests its connection to the main pulse." + Pulsar radio emission is generated deep in the magnetosphere inside of the open field line tube., Pulsar radio emission is generated deep in the magnetosphere inside of the open field line tube. + Lence. it originates ancl propagates in the Dow of the ultrarelativistic clectron-positron plasma. which streams alone the open magnetic lines.," Hence, it originates and propagates in the flow of the ultrarelativistic electron-positron plasma, which streams along the open magnetic lines." +" As the brightness temperatures of the radio emission are extremely high. Tg~107%10°"" IK. the waves may be subject to elflicient induced scattering oll the plasma particles."," As the brightness temperatures of the radio emission are extremely high, $T_B\sim 10^{25}-10^{30}$ K, the waves may be subject to efficient induced scattering off the plasma particles." +" According to the radio emission theories. based on the plasma instabilities. the frequeney of the generated waves is close to the local Lorentz-shifted: proper plasma frequency. Ww wp where wy=vn,c?£m. n, is the plasma number density.. ο and n are the electron. charge and mass. and 5 is the plasma Lorentz-Factor. (but.seeMelrose&Geclalin1999.forthecriticismofthis point).."," According to the radio emission theories based on the plasma instabilities, the frequency of the generated waves is close to the local Lorentz-shifted proper plasma frequency, $\omega\sim\omega_p\sqrt{\gamma}$ , where $\omega_p\equiv\sqrt{4\pi +n_ee^2/m}$, $n_e$ is the plasma number density, $e$ and $m$ are the electron charge and mass, and $\gamma$ is the plasma Lorentz-factor \citep[but see][for the criticism of this +point]{gm99}." + In the vicinity of the emission. region. where the above condition is still valid. induced scattering olf the plasma particles is a collective process.," In the vicinity of the emission region, where the above condition is still valid, induced scattering off the plasma particles is a collective process." + The transverse waves are involved. in the induced. three-wave interactions (Luo&Melrose 2006)., The transverse waves are involved in the induced three-wave interactions \citep{lm06}. +. X particular case of inducecl Ramanscattering in application to the pulsar magnetosphere has been considered by Gangadhara&Ixrishan(1993) and Lyutikoy(1998)., A particular case of induced Ramanscattering in application to the pulsar magnetosphere has been considered by \citet{gk93} and \citet{l98}. +. As the plasma number density decreases with distance from the neutron star along with the magnetic field strength. προBoxer well above the emission. region w and the collective cllects become negligible.," As the plasma number density decreases with distance from the neutron star along with the magnetic field strength, $n_e\propto +B\propto r^{-3}$, well above the emission region $\omega\gg\omega_p\sqrt{\gamma}$ and the collective effects become negligible." + The cuexternal magnetic field. significantly allects the scattering process on condition that the radio wave frequency in the particle rest. frame is much. less than the electron gvrolrequeney. a!xwe;=eB/me.," The external magnetic field significantly affects the scattering process on condition that the radio wave frequency in the particle rest frame is much less than the electron gyrofrequency, $\omega^\prime\ll\omega_G\equiv eB/mc$." + This condition is valid up to the radius of evelotron resonance. which lies in the outer magnetosphere.," This condition is valid up to the radius of cyclotron resonance, which lies in the outer magnetosphere." + In the present paper. we examine the induced. scattering. which takes place well above the emission region and well below the evelotron resonance radius.," In the present paper, we examine the induced scattering, which takes place well above the emission region and well below the cyclotron resonance radius." + Then the magnetized induced Compton scattering is à single-particle process ancl the incident waves are approximately transverse. clectromagnetic waves polarized either in the plane of the wavevector. and. the ambient magnetic field or perpendicularly to this plane., Then the magnetized induced Compton scattering is a single-particle process and the incident waves are approximately transverse electromagnetic waves polarized either in the plane of the wavevector and the ambient magnetic field or perpendicularly to this plane. + In application to. pulsar magnetosphere. induced scattering in a superstrong magnetic field has first. been considered by Blandford&Sceharlemann(1976). anel found to be ellicient.," In application to pulsar magnetosphere, induced scattering in a superstrong magnetic field has first been considered by \citet{bs76} and found to be efficient." + Later on the process has been suggested. to explain a number of phenomena in pulsar radio emission (Lyubarskit&Petrova1996:2004a.b).," Later on the process has been suggested to explain a number of phenomena in pulsar radio emission \citep{lp96,p04a,p04b}." +. In. the present paper. we consider the pulsar radio beam scattering into the background. and particularly concentrate on the erowth of the scattered. component. which is identified with the precursor component of the pulse profile.," In the present paper, we consider the pulsar radio beam scattering into the background and particularly concentrate on the growth of the scattered component, which is identified with the precursor component of the pulse profile." + In the preceding literature on the induced scattering in a superstrong magnetic field. the kinetic equation for photon occupation numbers is derived from. an analysis of the scattering by a single relativistic electron and does. not include the particle cüstribution function explicitly. so that it directly. corresponds to the cold plasma case.," In the preceding literature on the induced scattering in a superstrong magnetic field, the kinetic equation for photon occupation numbers is derived from an analysis of the scattering by a single relativistic electron and does not include the particle distribution function explicitly, so that it directly corresponds to the cold plasma case." + In the present oer. we generalize the kinetic equation for the more realistic case of a hot plasma.," In the present paper, we generalize the kinetic equation for the more realistic case of a hot plasma." + The corresponding formalism js also been outlined in Blandford&Scharlemann(1976).. out. we shall go through the derivation once more in order ο Correct a slight error in that. paper.," The corresponding formalism has also been outlined in \citet{bs76}, but we shall go through the derivation once more in order to correct a slight error in that paper." + In the approximation of an infinitely strong magnetic ield. the scattering cross-section in the electron frametakes he form where ris the classical cleetron radius. 6 and 6j are the propagation angles of the incident ancl scattered photons. respectively. OY is the elementary. solid. angle [or the scattered. photons. and the primes denote. the quantities of the electron rest frame.," In the approximation of an infinitely strong magnetic field, the scattering cross-section in the electron frametakes the form where $r_e$ is the classical electron radius, $\theta^\prime$ and $\theta_1^\prime$ are the propagation angles of the incident and scattered photons, respectively, $\rm d\Omega_1^\prime$ is the elementary solid angle for the scattered photons, and the primes denote the quantities of the electron rest frame." + The cross-section (1) corresponds to the scattering between the photons with the ordinary polarization. i.c with the electric vectors lving in he plane of the ambient magnetic field.," The cross-section (1) corresponds to the scattering between the photons with the ordinary polarization, i.e with the electric vectors lying in the plane of the ambient magnetic field." + The scattering involving the extraordinary polarization states is negligible. since any perturbecl motion of a particle (in the field. of he incident wave) perpendicular to the ambient. magnetic 101 is suppressed.," The scattering involving the extraordinary polarization states is negligible, since any perturbed motion of a particle (in the field of the incident wave) perpendicular to the ambient magnetic field is suppressed." + Let us consider the scattering in. the aboratory [rame between the two photon states. & and ky. involving the electrons with the momenta p and p|dp along he magnetic field.," Let us consider the scattering in the laboratory frame between the two photon states, $\bmath{k}$ and $\bmath +{k_1}$, involving the electrons with the momenta $p$ and $p+\delta +p$ along the magnetic field." + In the scattering act. the momentun xwallel to the magnetic field is conserved: The probability of generating spontaneously. scattered photons per electron per unit time is given by whereafk) is the photon occupation. number. Jcos8. 3 ds the particle velocity in units of e. and the argument of the delta-function signifies the equality of the," In the scattering act, the momentum parallel to the magnetic field is conserved: The probability of generating spontaneously scattered photons per electron per unit time is given by where$n(\bmath k)$ is the photon occupation number, $\eta\equiv +1-\beta\cos\theta$ , $\beta$ is the particle velocity in units of $c$ , and the argument of the delta-function signifies the equality of the" +power law is ruled out from the fits. unless the gas-to-dust ratio is very low.,"power law is ruled out from the fits, unless the gas-to-dust ratio is very low." + The broken power law high energy slope was fixed at à spectral index of 3=1.0 as found in its to the X-ray spectrum alone., The broken power law high energy slope was fixed at a spectral index of $\beta=1.0$ as found in fits to the X-ray spectrum alone. + The lower energy. slope was fixed at;=0.5 as expected. for a cooling break in he standard fireball model (Sari.Piran.&Naravan1998)., The lower energy slope was fixed at $\beta=0.5$ as expected for a cooling break in the standard fireball model \citep{Sari}. +. Below z&LS the fit becomes unacceptably poor (P<2% Yom a X7 test)., Below $z\approx1.8$ the fit becomes unacceptably poor $P<2$ from a $\chi^2$ test). + The region shown is curtailed at the upper end at 2=4 based on the limits from the optical spectrum. discussed below., The region shown is curtailed at the upper end at $z=4$ based on the limits from the optical spectrum discussed below. + The vertical extent of the region represents he error range on chy., The vertical extent of the region represents the error range on $A_V$. + We note that the hatched area is essentially consistent with the requirement of a reddened afterglow (above the solid curve)., We note that the hatched area is essentially consistent with the requirement of a reddened afterglow (above the solid curve). + Phe part of the hatched region which does not coincide with the grey shaded. band corresponds to best fitting models where the curvature of the N-ray spectrum is partly due to a cooling break. hence reducing the required absorption.," The part of the hatched region which does not coincide with the grey shaded band corresponds to best fitting models where the curvature of the X-ray spectrum is partly due to a cooling break, hence reducing the required absorption." + In fact. the hardness ratio for the orbit 2 spectrum is consistent with that for orbit 3 and also for the combined spectrum: beyond. orbit. 3. providing no evidence for a moving spectral break. but the statistics are too poor to make a firm statement.," In fact, the hardness ratio for the orbit 2 spectrum is consistent with that for orbit 3 and also for the combined spectrum beyond orbit 3, providing no evidence for a moving spectral break, but the statistics are too poor to make a firm statement." + We could. of course. have allowed more freedom in the moclel fitting. for example by not fixing the gas-to-dust ratio.," We could, of course, have allowed more freedom in the model fitting, for example by not fixing the gas-to-dust ratio." + However. allowing this to be a free parameter finds models with lower ccolumn at a given extinction. whereas. for long CRB afterelows. the columns determined fron N-ravs are more often in excess of those determined. from the reddening (e.g.Starlingetal.," However, allowing this to be a free parameter finds models with lower column at a given extinction, whereas, for long GRB afterglows, the columns determined from X-rays are more often in excess of those determined from the reddening \citep[e.g.][]{Starling}." +2007)... A Larger than expected. cooling break (ASον 0.5) could. in principle reduce the required extinction. but then we would not explain the reddening of the afterglow.," A larger than expected cooling break $\Delta\beta>0.5$ ) could in principle reduce the required extinction, but then we would not explain the reddening of the afterglow." + In any case. even with greater [freedom dt is hard to find any reasonable solution at ο«1.5.," In any case, even with greater freedom it is hard to find any reasonable solution at $z<1.5$." + We conclude that the burst likely occurred at 2L8. which. combined with the constraint +<2.8. requires 2x:Ae <5.," We conclude that the burst likely occurred at $z\gsim1.8$, which, combined with the constraint $z\lsim2.8$, requires $2\lsim A_V\lsim5$ ." + This extinction would be high by typical CRB standards. but quite moderate compared to sight lines close the plane of a disk galaxy or through large clust-enshrouclec star-forming regions.," This extinction would be high by typical GRB standards, but quite moderate compared to sight lines close the plane of a disk galaxy or through large dust-enshrouded star-forming regions." + We note that. whilst not common. optically dark bursts in blue galaxies at moderate redshifts. have been identifie before. for example. GRB 970828 (Djorgovskictal.2001).. CRB 000210. (CGorosabeletal.2003).. GRB 051022. (Ro and GRB 070306 (Claunsenetal.2005).," We note that, whilst not common, optically dark bursts in blue galaxies at moderate redshifts, have been identified before, for example, GRB 970828 \citep{Djorgovski01}, GRB 000210 \citep{Gorosabel03}, GRB 051022 \citep{Rol07} and GRB 070306 \citep{Jaunsen08}." +. Nevertheless. it remains odd that the location of the burs in this case places it within 0.2 aresec. corresponding to at most a kiloparsec or two (at. any. plausible redshif of the optically brightest. part of the host.," Nevertheless, it remains odd that the location of the burst in this case places it within $0.2$ arcsec, corresponding to at most a kiloparsec or two (at any plausible redshift), of the optically brightest part of the host." + This strong spatial coincidence between burst position and the optically brightest regions of their hosts is seen in many other low- long GRBs (Fruchteretal. 200G6).. and may be a consequence of the very short. life-times of massive-star GRB progenitors. which do not move far [from the star-forming region of their birth (Larssonetal.," This strong spatial coincidence between burst position and the optically brightest regions of their hosts is seen in many other low-reddening long GRBs \citep{Fruchter06}, , and may be a consequence of the very short life-times of massive-star GRB progenitors, which do not move far from the star-forming region of their birth \citep{Larsson}." +2007).. In the case of GRB 060923. unless there is some separation along the line-of-sight. we require the dust-attenuated GIU to be close to a relatively unreddened region that dominates the optical light of the galaxy.," In the case of GRB 060923A, unless there is some separation along the line-of-sight, we require the dust-attenuated GRB to be close to a relatively unreddened region that dominates the optical light of the galaxy." + A plausible &eometry. is one in which high optical-cdepth molecular clouds provide patchy obscuration of a Iarge star-forming complex2004).. and the sight-line to the GiB happens to intersect one of these.," A plausible geometry is one in which high optical-depth molecular clouds provide patchy obscuration of a large star-forming complex, and the sight-line to the GRB happens to intersect one of these." + There is great interest in GRBs with very. red. optical-nlhR colours since they could be at. very high. redshift., There is great interest in GRBs with very red optical-nIR colours since they could be at very high redshift. +". GI 060923,X is arguably the most extreme example found. to-date. being detected in the Ix-band. but with only. deep limits in carly observations in all bluer filters."," GRB 060923A is arguably the most extreme example found to-date, being detected in the K-band, but with only deep limits in early observations in all bluer filters." + LE purely due to à Lya break in the near-LR. this would indicate a redshift’ beyond. 2~Ll.," If purely due to a $\alpha$ break in the near-IR, this would indicate a redshift beyond $z\sim11$." + However. our later-time optical observations revealed a faint galaxy. presumably. the host. at the same position. which must be at a more moderate redshift. probably 2<2.8 but certainly not above zzd.," However, our later-time optical observations revealed a faint galaxy, presumably the host, at the same position, which must be at a more moderate redshift, probably $z\lsim2.8$ but certainly not above $z\approx4$." + The morphology of the host: a bright knot coincident with the GRB itself and extended low surface brightness features may indicate a merger/interaction has produced this burst of star formation.," The morphology of the host: a bright knot coincident with the GRB itself, and extended low surface brightness features may indicate a merger/interaction has produced this burst of star formation." + A combined. analysis of the X-ray and optical/nllk data suggest that the burst is also likely to have 2LS in order to reconcile the absorption required in both bands., A combined analysis of the X-ray and optical/nIR data suggest that the burst is also likely to have $z\gsim1.8$ in order to reconcile the absorption required in both bands. + There is. of course. a slim chance that the GRB is coincident with an unrelated foreground. galaxy.," There is, of course, a slim chance that the GRB is coincident with an unrelated foreground galaxy." + Following the analysis of Piroetal.(2002) we calculate a probability that the afterglow would be found. coincident with an unrelated ealaxy as bright as 2=25.6 to be about a small but non-negligible figure., Following the analysis of \citet{Piro} we calculate a probability that the afterglow would be found coincident with an unrelated galaxy as bright as $R=25.6$ to be about – a small but non-negligible figure. + However given the close alignment of the afterglow with the brightest knot of the galaxy. and that the colour and magnitude of the putative host are otherwise very. plausible for a typical long-duration GRB. the conservative explanation remains that this is a case of dust rather than distance.," However given the close alignment of the afterglow with the brightest knot of the galaxy, and that the colour and magnitude of the putative host are otherwise very plausible for a typical long-duration GRB, the conservative explanation remains that this is a case of dust rather than distance." + (πο 060923 nonetheless is likely to be representative of some proportion of the dark GRB population. which optical surveys are biased against finding., GRB 060923A nonetheless is likely to be representative of some proportion of the dark GRB population which optical surveys are biased against finding. + It is therefore also a good example of the kind of interlopers which we must be able to reject in order to identifv very high redshift GRBs., It is therefore also a good example of the kind of interlopers which we must be able to reject in order to identify very high redshift GRBs. + This studs emphasises that carly. deep. photometry in a range of optical ancl nl filters is essential to reliably identify candidates. ancl followup spectroscopy is highly desirable where possible.," This study emphasises that early, deep photometry in a range of optical and nIR filters is essential to reliably identify candidates, and followup spectroscopy is highly desirable where possible." + We thank the Ulx Science ancl Technology Facilities Council or financial support. in particular NICE lor a Senior tescarch Fellowship and AJL for a Postdoctoral Fellowship.," We thank the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council for financial support, in particular NRT for a Senior Research Fellowship and AJL for a Postdoctoral Fellowship." + The research activities of JG are supported by the Spanish Ministry. of Science. through the progranunes ESP2005-τς00-09 anc AYAPO04-01515., The research activities of JG are supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science through the programmes ESP2005-07714-C03-03 and AYA2004-01515. + DAL acknowledges he Instrument Centre lor Danish Astrophysics., DM acknowledges the Instrument Centre for Danish Astrophysics. + 9) acknowledges support by ai Marie. Curie. Latra-European Fellowship within the 6th European Community Framework 'rosram. under contract number MISLHE-CE-2006-042001. and a Grant of Excellence from the Icelancdie Research Eund.," PJ acknowledges support by a Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowship within the 6th European Community Framework Program under contract number MEIF-CT-2006-042001, and a Grant of Excellence from the Icelandic Research Fund." + AO. acknowledges support from the Norwegian Research Council. grant. nr.," AOJ acknowledges support from the Norwegian Research Council, grant nr." + 166072.We also eratefully acknowledge the work of the wider tteam that makes this research possible., 166072.We also gratefully acknowledge the work of the wider team that makes this research possible. +Let us imagine that the infall of dwarf galaxies and gas was really the dominating process for the buildiug-up of the ¢D halo aud the GCS.,Let us imagine that the infall of dwarf galaxies and gas was really the dominating process for the building-up of the cD halo and the GCS. + Tow many dyvarfs aud their transformed. gas would then have contributed to the ¢D halo elt aud how many GCs nueght belong to the ¢D halo?, How many dwarfs and their transformed gas would then have contributed to the cD halo light and how many GCs might belong to the cD halo? + NGC 1399 possesses about 5800 elobular clusters (sec Sect., NGC 1399 possesses about 5800 globular clusters (see Sect. + 3.2)., 3.2). + About 1300 of them would belong to the bulee. Mya21.5 nag (see Sect.," About 1300 of them would belong to the bulge, $M_{\rm V,gal} = -21.5$ mag (see Sect." + 3.3.1). if one asses an initial specific yequency of Sy=3.2. which is the mean value for the other ellipticals in the Fornax cluster. except NGC L10L aud NGC 1280.," 3.3.1), if one assumes an initial specific frequency of $S_N = 3.2$, which is the mean value for the other ellipticals in the Fornax cluster, except NGC 1404 and NGC 1380." + That means that 1500. OCs would belong o the ¢D halo aud its specific frequency would be about Sy=10+41., That means that 4500 GCs would belong to the cD halo and its specific frequency would be about $S_N = 10\pm1$. + Note that half of the total GCS (=2900 GCs) are assigned to the metal-poor peak around |Fo/HI| = —— 1.3 dex. aud therefore a least 1600 inetaliich GCs ([Fo/TI] = 0.6 dex) have to be explained by the infall scenario. if oue assunes that all 1300 remaining bulee GCs belong to the ποσαΊο sub-," Note that half of the total GCS $= 2900$ GCs) are assigned to the metal-poor peak around [Fe/H] $\simeq$ $-$ 1.3 dex, and therefore at least 1600 metal-rich GCs ([Fe/H] $\simeq$ $-$ 0.6 dex) have to be explained by the infall scenario, if one assumes that all 1300 remaining bulge GCs belong to the metal-rich sub-population." + Tow can dwarf galaxies account for such a high Sy:D, How can dwarf galaxies account for such a high $S_N$? + As presented in Sect., As presented in Sect. + 5. there are iaiuly three scenarios possible.," 5, there are mainly three scenarios possible." + Firstly. accreted gas-poor dwarfs possessed high GC frequencies themselves.," Firstly, accreted gas-poor dwarfs possessed high GC frequencies themselves." + In this case. the average Sy of all accreted dwarts aud GCs can have values between baud 22 depending on the iuitial couditious (see Table 5).," In this case, the average $S_N$ of all accreted dwarfs and GCs can have values between 4 and 22 depending on the initial conditions (see Table 5)." + Secondly. the infalhug ooeas of previously eas-rich cawarfs was effectively couverted iuto elobular clusters.," Secondly, the infalling gas of previously gas-rich dwarfs was effectively converted into globular clusters." + Regarding the starburst as au isolated eutitv its resulting systems of stars aud clusters eau have ον values between 10 and 90 (sec Table 6)., Regarding the starburst as an isolated entity its resulting systems of stars and clusters can have $S_N$ values between 40 and 90 (see Table 6). + Finally. the stripping of GCs from dwarf galaxies was more effective than the stripping of their field population.," Finally, the stripping of GCs from dwarf galaxies was more effective than the stripping of their field population." + That this is in xuucipal possible is indicated by the fact that the Sy value of the outer parts of galaxies that are primarily affected by stripping can be in the order of 30 (see Sect., That this is in principal possible is indicated by the fact that the $S_N$ value of the outer parts of galaxies that are primarily affected by stripping can be in the order of 30 (see Sect. + 5.1. case 1b).," 5.1, case 1b)." + Among these 3 possibilities the stripping of GCs from nAwart salaxies most probably plavs a minor role., Among these 3 possibilities the stripping of GCs from dwarf galaxies most probably plays a minor role. +" Even : all 50 αιασ within the core radius of the istribution are renimnants. whose outer GC have bee1 stripped off. we calculate that maxiuallv some huucdred (ος have been captured bv this process. assuniünes an initia Sy=5.4, Sy=30 for the stripped stars and GCs, and a final Sy=3.0 for the remmaut (similar te the values for NGC. 1172. MeLaughlliu et al. 1991))."," Even if all 50 dE/dS0s within the core radius of the galaxy distribution are remnants, whose outer GCs have been stripped off, we calculate that maximally some hundred GCs have been captured by this process, assuming an initial $S_N = 5.5$, $S_N = 30$ for the stripped stars and GCs, and a final $S_N = 3.0$ for the remnant (similar to the values for NGC 4472, McLaughlin et al. \cite{mcla94b}) )." + Iu t1e following. we consider the case that at πιο 500 CC's have beeu What is the correct mixture of the two other processes that fulfill the following (1) The cD halo has been formed only by accreted aud rewly formed matter. aud its total luuinosity is Myp=21.65 ias (2) The speci&c frequency of the accreted and newly ornmed GCs with respect to the halo luminosity is 10. (=1500 CC's) (3) The [500 CC's in the ¢eD halo cousist of 2500 metal- (blue) aud 2000 metalrich (red) GCs (this implies hat the GCS of the bulge has 100 uetal-poor aud 900 netalaxich GCs} (1) GCS captured by accretion ai stripping of dwiurfs can only be Iu Table 7 we preseut the possible mixtures of the 3 Xrocesses. starting with cases for which CC accretion is dominant aud eudiug with cases in which most COCs have con formed from iufalliug gas.," In the following, we consider the case that at most 500 GCs have been What is the correct mixture of the two other processes that fulfill the following (1) The cD halo has been formed only by accreted and newly formed matter, and its total luminosity is $M_{\rm V,cD} = -21.65$ mag (2) The specific frequency of the accreted and newly formed GCs with respect to the halo luminosity is $S_N = 10$ , $= 4500$ GCs) (3) The 4500 GCs in the cD halo consist of 2500 metal-poor (blue) and 2000 metal-rich (red) GCs (this implies that the GCS of the bulge has 400 metal-poor and 900 metal-rich GCs) (4) GCs captured by accretion and stripping of dwarfs can only be In Table \ref{tmixgc} we present the possible mixtures of the 3 processes, starting with cases for which GC accretion is dominant and ending with cases in which most GCs have been formed from infalling gas." + Iu the first five cases we assumed that all metal-poor CC's were captured or stripped., In the first five cases we assumed that all metal-poor GCs were captured or stripped. + Asstuming a high Sy value or the accretion process (ον=9. cases 1 aud 2). the cluster formation efficiency (CFE) does not need to be as Heh as estimated for merecr aud starburst situations (see Table 6)).," Assuming a high $S_N$ value for the accretion process $S_N = 9$, cases 1 and 2), the cluster formation efficiency (CFE) does not need to be as high as estimated for merger and starburst situations (see Table \ref{tsimsf}) )." + ILoxcever. as discussed. in Sect.," However, as discussed in Sect." + 6. a high Sv requires a high accretion rate of cawarf galaxies. a steep initial slope of the faint eud of the ealaxy LE. and also very faint dwarf galaxies should lave possessed at least oue GC.," 6, a high $S_N$ requires a high accretion rate of dwarf galaxies, a steep initial slope of the faint end of the galaxy LF, and also very faint dwarf galaxies should have possessed at least one GC." + The faintest dwarf galaxies with a GCS observed so far are the Local Croup dSplis Foruax aud Sagittarius (My~12.5 mae)., The faintest dwarf galaxies with a GCS observed so far are the Local Group dSphs Fornax and Sagittarius $M_V \simeq -12.5$ mag). + The other way arouud. if starbursts frou stripped eas can produce a high Sy value (101076 erg s! appear not to have been observed before.,on the order hundreds of eV and $L > 10^{36}$ erg $^{-1}$ appear not to have been observed before. + By now. observations 1n several nearby galaxies. including M31 eet al.," By now, observations in several nearby galaxies, including M31 et al." + 2003a) and M104 eet al., 2003a) and M104 et al. + 2003b) verify the result., 2003b) verify the result. + Finally. investigations have also yielded interesting information about extragalactic SSSs. providing some first steps toward answering the 7 questions posed in SStefano Kong (20034).," Finally, investigations have also yielded interesting information about extragalactic SSSs, providing some first steps toward answering the $7$ questions posed in Stefano Kong (2003a)." + We summarize this progress below. (, We summarize this progress below. ( +1)sources? It is too soon to claim an answer to this question.,1) It is too soon to claim an answer to this question. + We can say. however. the SSSs and QSSs seem to exist in virtually every galaxy. (," We can say, however, the SSSs and QSSs seem to exist in virtually every galaxy. (" +Ongoing analyses of additional galaxies Jend further support to this conclusion.),Ongoing analyses of additional galaxies lend further support to this conclusion.) + We have so far carried out only a crude population analysis of the 4 galaxies studied here., We have so far carried out only a crude population analysis of the $4$ galaxies studied here. +" In each case though. the data is consistent with a population of at least ~500 VSSs with L>10°"" ere s! active at the time of the observation."," In each case though, the data is consistent with a population of at least $\sim 500$ VSSs with $L > 10^{37}$ erg $^{-1}$ active at the time of the observation." + The true underlying population of such luminous sources could be several times larger., The true underlying population of such luminous sources could be several times larger. + Observations so far provide evidence for galactic populations of low-luminosity VSSs (L«1075 erg s! ). but do not constrain its size.," Observations so far provide evidence for galactic populations of low-luminosity VSSs $L < 10^{37}$ erg $^{-1}$ ), but do not constrain its size." + With regard to the potential of VSSs to ionize galactic ISMs. we note that even the most conservative estimate of VSS population for these galaxies yields more than 107 erg s~! of highly ionizing radiation released by SSSs in typical galaxies.," With regard to the potential of VSSs to ionize galactic ISMs, we note that even the most conservative estimate of VSS population for these galaxies yields more than $10^{40}$ erg $^{-1}$ of highly ionizing radiation released by SSSs in typical galaxies." + Although the luminosity is smaller than that associated with young stars. photons from VSSs may dominate at high energies. (," Although the luminosity is smaller than that associated with young stars, photons from VSSs may dominate at high energies. (" +2)populations? Among the spiral galaxies in this study. there is not enough variation among the values of Mp to allow a search for correlations between My and the true size of the SSS/QSS population.,"2) Among the spiral galaxies in this study, there is not enough variation among the values of $M_B$ to allow a search for correlations between $M_B$ and the true size of the SSS/QSS population." + The ratio of the number of detected SSSs and QSSs to the total number of detected X-ray sources does vary systematically with inclination (39%. 37%. and 30% for ΜΟΙ. M83. and M51. respectively).," The ratio of the number of detected SSSs and QSSs to the total number of detected X-ray sources does vary systematically with inclination $39\%$, $37\%$, and $30\%$ for M101, M83, and M51, respectively)." + If we limit consideration to sources selected by the HR conditions. which seem to be the softest sources selected. the trend appears even stronger (17%. 11%. and 7% for MIOI. M83. and M51. respectively).," If we limit consideration to sources selected by the HR conditions, which seem to be the softest sources selected, the trend appears even stronger $17\%$, $11\%$, and $7\%$ for M101, M83, and M51, respectively)." + This might suggest similar sized populations in each of these galaxies. (, This might suggest similar sized populations in each of these galaxies. ( +3)populations? The existence of SSSs and QSSs in NGC 4697 demonstrates that there are SSSs in ellipticals. (,3) The existence of SSSs and QSSs in NGC 4697 demonstrates that there are SSSs in ellipticals. ( +See also Sarazin. Irwin. Bregman 2001.),"See also Sarazin, Irwin, Bregman 2001.)" + It is difficult to estimate the size of the underlying SSS/QSS populations in galaxies like NGC 4697. largely because we do not yet have good models for the characteristics of the SSS/QSS population in these galaxies.," It is difficult to estimate the size of the underlying SSS/QSS populations in galaxies like NGC 4697, largely because we do not yet have good models for the characteristics of the SSS/QSS population in these galaxies." + We have demonstrated. however. that. if the sources we detect in NGC 4697 are similar to the SSSs in the Milky Way and Magellanic Clouds that were used to define the class. its population of SSSs is large-about 1250 “classical” SSSs per detected example of a “classical” SSS in NGC 4697.," We have demonstrated, however, that, if the sources we detect in NGC 4697 are similar to the SSSs in the Milky Way and Magellanic Clouds that were used to define the class, its population of SSSs is large–about 1250 “classical” SSSs per detected example of a “classical” SSS in NGC 4697." + It is possible. however. that many of the 14 detected VSSs are examples of new types of sources.," It is possible, however, that many of the $14$ detected VSSs are examples of new types of sources." + Finally. we note that the data so far are consistent with the hypothesis that a significant portion of the diffuse soft emission found in elliptical galaxies may be due to unresolved SSSs (Fabbiano. Kim. Trinchieri 1994). (," Finally, we note that the data so far are consistent with the hypothesis that a significant portion of the diffuse soft emission found in elliptical galaxies may be due to unresolved SSSs (Fabbiano, Kim, Trinchieri 1994). (" +4)disks? In the 3 spirals we have studied. fsss4oss. the fraction of SSSs and QSSs located within | kpe of the galaxy center is the same as fi. the fraction of all X-ray sources located within | kpe of the galaxy center.,"4) In the $3$ spirals we have studied, $f_{SSS+QSS}$, the fraction of SSSs and QSSs located within $1$ kpc of the galaxy center is the same as $f_{all}$, the fraction of all X-ray sources located within $1$ kpc of the galaxy center." + The values of fsss;oss Vary significantly among the spiral galaxies. however. (," The values of $f_{SSS+QSS}$ vary significantly among the spiral galaxies, however. (" +5)holes? To answer this question. we have to rely on the dynamical measurements of the central supermassive BH.,"5) To answer this question, we have to rely on the dynamical measurements of the central supermassive BH." + M51 is a Seyfert 2 galaxy with a Jow-luminosity AGN (see. e.g.. Ho. Filippenko. Sargent 1997) and it is very likely that there is a supermassive. ~10M. (Hagiwara et al.," M51 is a Seyfert 2 galaxy with a low-luminosity AGN (see, e.g., Ho, Filippenko, Sargent 1997) and it is very likely that there is a supermassive, $\sim 10^7 M_{\odot}$ (Hagiwara et al." + 2001) BH in the center., 2001) BH in the center. + M83 might also harbor a ~107M.. BH (Thatte et al., M83 might also harbor a $\sim 10^7 M_{\odot}$ BH (Thatte et al. + 2000)., 2000). + The concentration factors for SSSs/QSSs in both M83 and MSI are high. approximately 50 for each galaxy.," The concentration factors for SSSs/QSSs in both M83 and M51 are high, approximately $50$ for each galaxy." + The concentration factors for all sources in each galaxy is comparable. but somewhat smaller.," The concentration factors for all sources in each galaxy is comparable, but somewhat smaller." + MIOI might have a <106M.. supermassive BH (Moody et al., M101 might have a $< 10^6 M_{\odot}$ supermassive BH (Moody et al. + 1995)., 1995). + The relative values of the concentration. factors among the spiral galaxies suggests that the concentration. of SSSs/QSSs. and in fact the concentration of all X-ray sources. scales with the mass of the central supermassive BH.," The relative values of the concentration factors among the spiral galaxies suggests that the concentration of SSSs/QSSs, and in fact the concentration of all X-ray sources, scales with the mass of the central supermassive BH." + It is interesting. but not at this point statistically significant. that the concentration factors are somewhat higher for SSSs/QSSs.," It is interesting, but not at this point statistically significant, that the concentration factors are somewhat higher for SSSs/QSSs." + NGC 4697 appears to have the highest-mass central BH of any of the galaxies in our sample (1.2«105M ..)., NGC 4697 appears to have the highest-mass central BH of any of the galaxies in our sample $1.2 \times 10^8 M_\odot$ ). + It is also the galaxy that has the highest concentration factor for all X-ray sources (Jj=140). the highest concentration factor for SSSs (CFessross= 360). and the largest difference between the central concentration of SSSs and other X-ray sources.," It is also the galaxy that has the highest concentration factor for all X-ray sources ${\cal F}_{all} = 140),$ the highest concentration factor for SSSs ${\cal F}_{SSS+QSS} = 360$ ), and the largest difference between the central concentration of SSSs and other X-ray sources." + From this it seems that interactions near the galaxy center may be playing an important role in creating X-ray sources. and that this is especially true for SSSs/QSSs. (," From this it seems that interactions near the galaxy center may be playing an important role in creating X-ray sources, and that this is especially true for SSSs/QSSs. (" +An alternative hypothesis is that the characteristics of the stellar population near the center differ from those elsewhere in the galaxy.),An alternative hypothesis is that the characteristics of the stellar population near the center differ from those elsewhere in the galaxy.) + A variety of interactions could enhance the formation of X-ray binaries near the center of the galaxy: it may be that the additional enhancement for SSSs is due to the presence of the cores of stars that have been tidally disrupted by the central BH. (, A variety of interactions could enhance the formation of X-ray binaries near the center of the galaxy; it may be that the additional enhancement for SSSs is due to the presence of the cores of stars that have been tidally disrupted by the central BH. ( +6)clusters? In the 3 spiral galaxies we have studied. the SSSs seem to be concentrated in the spiral arms.,"6) In the $3$ spiral galaxies we have studied, the SSSs seem to be concentrated in the spiral arms." + Ongoing work on SSSs and QSSs in MIOI indicates that they may be preferentially located near HII regions and SNRs. suggesting that some SSSs/QSSs in MIOI may be related to young populations. (," Ongoing work on SSSs and QSSs in M101 indicates that they may be preferentially located near HII regions and SNRs, suggesting that some SSSs/QSSs in M101 may be related to young populations. (" +7) Are SSSs significant contributors to the rates of Type la SNe?,7) Are SSSs significant contributors to the rates of Type Ia SNe? + It is too soon to say., It is too soon to say. + To use the data to answer this question. we need to estimate the fraction of the SSSs in each galaxy that are accreting WDs.," To use the data to answer this question, we need to estimate the fraction of the SSSs in each galaxy that are accreting WDs." + This ts difficult to do. even in the Magellanic Clouds.," This is difficult to do, even in the Magellanic Clouds." + There are. however. some signatures which can help.," There are, however, some signatures which can help." + First. the WD models developed to date invoke donor stars that too old to be concentrated in the spiral arms: the fraction of sources located away from the spiral arms and from regions with recent star formation can provide clues about the size of the NBWD population.," First, the WD models developed to date invoke donor stars that too old to be concentrated in the spiral arms; the fraction of sources located away from the spiral arms and from regions with recent star formation can provide clues about the size of the NBWD population." + Second. some of the accreting WDs that may be Type Ia progenitors should be surrounded by," Second, some of the accreting WDs that may be Type Ia progenitors should be surrounded by" +To search for variations in the strength of the absorption features with orbital phase. we compare the depth of the strongest. features in the velocity. corrected: spectrum. of RAW Fri with the values observed in the the template star spectrum.,"To search for variations in the strength of the absorption features with orbital phase, we compare the depth of the strongest features in the velocity corrected spectrum of RW Tri with the values observed in the the template star spectrum." + We considered the combined regions around. the Na 1 absorption feature - 22140A)) and the Ca E absorption feature -- 22700A)). and mask out the rest of the spectrum.," We considered the combined regions around the Na I absorption feature - ) and the Ca I absorption feature - ), and mask out the rest of the spectrum." +" Figure shows a plot of the ratio of RAV ""Iri versus template star absorption feature deficit through the orbital evele.", Figure \ref{f8} shows a plot of the ratio of RW Tri versus template star absorption feature deficit through the orbital cycle. + Phere is some evidence that the secondary features are strongest near phase zero and weaker near phase 0.5., There is some evidence that the secondary features are strongest near phase zero and weaker near phase 0.5. + Taken at face value. this suggests that the centroic of the secondary: features is shifted to the hemisphere of the secondary. that [aces away from the disc.," Taken at face value, this suggests that the centroid of the secondary features is shifted to the hemisphere of the secondary that faces away from the disc." + Although the effect is marginal. it is in accordance with what we expect due to heating ellects.," Although the effect is marginal, it is in accordance with what we expect due to heating effects." + The best sinusoidal fit to the data has an aniplitucde of 27£0.18 (solid line in Figure 7))., The best sinusoidal fit to the data has an amplitude of $0.27\pm0.18$ (solid line in Figure \ref{f8}) ). + Vhis sinusoidal fit to Ye data implies that the secondary star contributes ~39% of the Ix-band. πας at phase 0.0. while at. phase 0.5 this »ercentage is reduced to 15%.," This sinusoidal fit to the data implies that the secondary star contributes $\sim39\%$ of the K-band flux at phase 0.0, while at phase 0.5 this percentage is reduced to $\sim15\%$." + Hence. the absorption in 1e hemisphere of the secondary star nearest to the primary star is O44 times the strength. of the absorption in the jemisphere facing away from the primary.," Hence, the absorption in the hemisphere of the secondary star nearest to the primary star is $\sim0.4$ times the strength of the absorption in the hemisphere facing away from the primary." + Averaged over orbital phase these results suggest that 10 secondary star contributes 20+1354 of the Ix-band Dux., Averaged over orbital phase these results suggest that the secondary star contributes $29\pm13\%$ of the K-band flux. + ‘This is considerably dillerent from the 6545% estimated by Dhillon (2000)., This is considerably different from the $65\pm5\%$ estimated by Dhillon (2000). +" The ΑΝοσο quick look light curves of RW Tri at the time of our ΕΠΗ observations show that RAW ‘Tri was at a magnitude of V~13. but during the observations of Dhillon (2000) RA ""Eri appeared to be in a low state with a magnitude of ~13.5."," The AAVSO quick look light curves of RW Tri at the time of our UKIRT observations show that RW Tri was at a magnitude of $\sim13$, but during the observations of Dhillon (2000) RW Tri appeared to be in a low state with a magnitude of $\sim13.8$." + Thus. RW Tri was approximately a [actor of 2 brighter during our observations than when observed by Dhillon (2000). accounting for the cilferent estimates of the secondary star contribution.," Thus, RW Tri was approximately a factor of 2 brighter during our observations than when observed by Dhillon (2000), accounting for the different estimates of the secondary star contribution." + Assuming that the [lux of the secondary star is constant. the acerction disc and stream in RAW Tri increased. by a factor of ~+ in brightness. between the observations of Dhillon (2000) ancl ours.," Assuming that the flux of the secondary star is constant, the accretion disc and stream in RW Tri increased by a factor of $\sim 4$ in brightness, between the observations of Dhillon (2000) and ours." + We noted. previously that the secondary. star leatures in RA ‘Tri are significantly broader than in the template spectra., We noted previously that the secondary star features in RW Tri are significantly broader than in the template spectra. + This is likely to be due to broadening caused by the rotation of the (phase-Iocked) secondary star as it orbits the white cart., This is likely to be due to broadening caused by the rotation of the (phase-locked) secondary star as it orbits the white dwarf. +" The rotational velocity of the secondary star can be estimated by artificially broadening the template star spectrum which is assumed to have low Vi,sin7. and fitting it to the RAV Tri spectra."," The rotational velocity of the secondary star can be estimated by artificially broadening the template star spectrum which is assumed to have low $V_{rot}\sin i$, and fitting it to the RW Tri spectra." + The continuum was removed from the RAW Tri and template star spectra using a low order polynomial. after masking out strong absorption features.," The continuum was removed from the RW Tri and template star spectra using a low order polynomial, after masking out strong absorption features." +" Each template was then artificially broadened in the velocity range Vi,sin;=I0. 200km/s in steps of LOkm/s. assuming partial limb darkening (linear limb darkening cocllicicnt = 0.5. North 2000)."," Each template was then artificially broadened in the velocity range $V_{rot}\sin i +=10-200$ km/s in steps of 10km/s, assuming partial limb darkening (linear limb darkening coefficient = 0.5, North 2000)." + These broadened template spectra were then compared with the orbital velocity corrected. RAV ‘Tri spectra on each night., These broadened template spectra were then compared with the orbital velocity corrected RW Tri spectra on each night. + Resiclual spectra were produced by subtracting a constant times the shifted broadened template from cach RW Eri spectrum: the constant was adjusted to minimise the scatter on cach residual spectrum., Residual spectra were produced by subtracting a constant times the shifted broadened template from each RW Tri spectrum; the constant was adjusted to minimise the scatter on each residual spectrum. + A boxcar average smoothing was applied to the residual spectrum to eliminate any large scale structure., A boxcar average smoothing was applied to the residual spectrum to eliminate any large scale structure. + Phe reduced chi-squared (AZ) was calculated between cach residual. and smootheel spectrum in the wavelength. regions containing the Na I absorption feature tto 22108A3) and the Ca Ll absorption feature tto 22680A))., The reduced chi-squared $\chi_{\nu}^2$ ) was calculated between each residual and smoothed spectrum in the wavelength regions containing the Na I absorption feature to ) and the Ca I absorption feature to ). + Phe average results can be seen in Figure where we plot night 1 and night 2 separately. and also combined.," The average results can be seen in Figure \ref{f7a} where we plot night 1 and night 2 separately, and also combined." +" The best [fit (minimum V2) for night 1 and 2 is obtained with τοιsin; 90kmj/s and V,sin 140km/'s respectively (Figure. 8))."," The best fit (minimum $\chi_{\nu}^{2}$ ) for night 1 and 2 is obtained with $V_{rot}\sin i +\sim 90$ km/s and $V_{rot}\sin i \sim 140$ km/s respectively (Figure \ref{f7a}) )." +" Based on the X7 distribution in ligure δις we estimate a mean 1,0sin?=120+ 20km/s. All emplate stars gave the same order of Chi-squared. values. confirming again that the data are not template sensitive in ais wavelength band."," Based on the $\chi_{\nu}^2$ distribution in Figure \ref{f7a}, we estimate a mean $V_{rot}\sin i=120\pm20$ km/s. All template stars gave the same order of Chi-squared values, confirming again that the data are not template sensitive in this wavelength band." + The minimum Z2 values had a range ver all the templates of Ἐνsin7 from 58) l00km/s for night 1. and 130 150km/s for night 2.," The minimum $\chi_{\nu}^2$ values had a range over all the templates of $V_{rot}\sin i$ from $80-100$ km/s for night 1, and $130-150$ km/s for night 2." +" We confirmed tha 1e intrinsic 15,sin; of each template was Consistent with Kms. by cross correlating the templates against each other."," We confirmed that the intrinsic $V_{rot}\sin i$ of each template was consistent with 0km/s, by cross correlating the templates against each other." + The analysis of the orbital racial velocity was no ‘hanged significantly when we broadened the template lines w 120kmj/s. This is because rotational broadening allects 1e profile of the absorption lines. but not the position of," The analysis of the orbital radial velocity was not changed significantly when we broadened the template lines by 120km/s. This is because rotational broadening affects the profile of the absorption lines, but not the position of" +] have utilized existing data [rom deep[Hubble andSpilzer surveys to provide a measure of the coanoving luminositv density at uliraviolet. and. optical wavelengths at z~6.,I have utilized existing data from deep and surveys to provide a measure of the co-moving luminosity density at ultraviolet and optical wavelengths at $z\sim6$. + In parüceular. I provide a measure of the contribution to the optical Iuminositw. density from [aint galaxies which are below (heSpZzer detection limit.," In particular, I provide a measure of the contribution to the optical luminosity density from faint galaxies which are below the detection limit." + Even alter accounting [or [unl ealaxies. (he optical Iuminositw. density is a [factor of 2—3 below the ultraviolet. Iuminosity densitv.," Even after accounting for faint galaxies, the optical luminosity density is a factor of $2-3$ below the ultraviolet luminosity density." +" I fit the resultant. luminosity density estimates wilh a stellar population svnthesis nodel to determine the maximal age and stellar mass density al z~ο,", I fit the resultant luminosity density estimates with a stellar population synthesis model to determine the maximal age and stellar mass density at $z\sim6$. + Assuming a Salpeter IMF. HE find that the stellar mass density at z~6 is 1.6x 107 and the maximal age of a single stellar population is S100 Myr.," Assuming a Salpeter IMF, I find that the stellar mass density at $z\sim6$ is $\times$ $^{7}$ and the maximal age of a single stellar population is $\lesssim$ 100 Myr." + By comparing the iunmnber of ionizing photons per barvon produced over the age of the starburst with the nunber of ionizing photons per barvon required to keep the IGM ionized. I find that reionization must have been a brief inhomogeneous process lasting C100 Myr. and. must rave been completed as late as z«7 if the stellar [AIF had a Salpeter slope.," By comparing the number of ionizing photons per baryon produced over the age of the starburst with the number of ionizing photons per baryon required to keep the IGM ionized, I find that reionization must have been a brief inhomogeneous process lasting $\lesssim$ 100 Myr and must have been completed as late as $z<7$ if the stellar IMF had a Salpeter slope." + Motivated by WMAP results which suggest an early epoch of reionization. I investigate the form of the stellar IME if reionizalion was a single continuous process al redshilts higher than 6.," Motivated by WMAP results which suggest an early epoch of reionization, I investigate the form of the stellar IMF if reionization was a single continuous process at redshifts higher than 6." +" If the past history of star-lormation in 2~6 galaxies was responsible for reionization. I find that the the slope of the stellar IAIF has to be non-Salpeter with a slope of a=—1.65 i 24,4:4,,""99 and a=—1.5 il z,5;;,,—111 for an IMF extending up to 200 M.."," If the past history of star-formation in $z\sim6$ galaxies was responsible for reionization, I find that the the slope of the stellar IMF has to be non-Salpeter with a slope of $\alpha=-1.65$ if 9 and $\alpha=-1.5$ if 11 for an IMF extending up to 200 $_{\sun}$." + However. the exact slope is sensitive to the ratio of the clumping factor to escape fraction. the metallicity ol the stars and the value of the visible huminositv clensitv at z~6.," However, the exact slope is sensitive to the ratio of the clumping factor to escape fraction, the metallicity of the stars and the value of the visible luminosity density at $z\sim6$." +" On the other hand. the IGM could have been ionized between 61$ and are therefore unbound." +" In the last snapshot of the simulation. only one of the 21 subclusters will disperse after the removal of thegas""."," In the last snapshot of the simulation, only one of the 21 subclusters will disperse after the removal of the." +.. As a result. typically of all the identified subclusters survive gas expulsion.," As a result, typically of all the identified subclusters survive gas expulsion." + The fate of these survivors depends on whether they expand. and how their environment affects them.," The fate of these survivors depends on whether they expand, and how their environment affects them." + Expanded subclusters with lower densities are more susceptible to disruption by tidal shocks., Expanded subclusters with lower densities are more susceptible to disruption by tidal shocks. + The evolution of the half-mass radii after gas expulsion can be considered in more detail by evaluating Eq., The evolution of the half-mass radii after gas expulsion can be considered in more detail by evaluating Eq. + 11. for each of the subclusters in the simulation., \ref{eq:rh} for each of the subclusters in the simulation. + This enables a comparison of the distribution of half-mass radii of the current subelusters (at the moment of instantaneous gas removal) with the distribution of their half-mass radii when they have reached virial equilibrium. which is shown in Fig. 9..," This enables a comparison of the distribution of half-mass radii of the current subclusters (at the moment of instantaneous gas removal) with the distribution of their half-mass radii when they have reached virial equilibrium, which is shown in Fig. \ref{fig:rh}." + The distribution of half-mass radii changes remarkably little after gas removal. as the means of the lognormal functions that are fitted to both distributions differ by 0.035 dex.," The distribution of half-mass radii changes remarkably little after gas removal, as the means of the lognormal functions that are fitted to both distributions differ by 0.035 dex." + This implies mofma=1.08. very similar to the earlier. simple estimate of rn= 1.04.," This implies $r_{\rm h,2}/r_{\rm h,1}=1.08$, very similar to the earlier, simple estimate of $r_{\rm h,2}/r_{\rm h,1}=1.04$ ." + The subclusters in the last snapshot experienceroughly 1.5 times this expansion after gas removal. which is of the same order of magnitude as the expansion of the," The subclusters in the last snapshot experienceroughly 1.5 times this expansion after gas removal, which is of the same order of magnitude as the expansion of the" +resolution. simply because radciating regions occupy a significant fraction of the volume.,"resolution, simply because radiating regions occupy a significant fraction of the volume." + For example. in our 128* simulations we get satisfactory results with ~4x10° ravs sampling ihe diffuse radiation.," For example, in our $128^3$ simulations we get satisfactory results with $\sim 4\times 10^6$ rays sampling the diffuse radiation." + Emissivity from radiative recombinations and bremsstralilung are computed using atomic models for hydrogenic and IHe-like ions., Emissivity from radiative recombinations and bremsstrahlung are computed using atomic models for hydrogenic and He-like ions. +" For hvdrogenic ious the [requency-dependent recombination and [Iree-Iree emissivity is (IDunmer 1994) where llere a is the fine-structure constant. vy is the hydrogen Lyman limit. Z is the atomic number. Aj and Ap are the Boltzmann and Planck constants. and o,(Z.€) is the eross-section of photoionization lor level »."," For hydrogenic ions the frequency-dependent recombination and free-free emissivity is (Hummer 1994) where Here $\alpha$ is the fine-structure constant, $\nu_1$ is the hydrogen Lyman limit, $Z$ is the atomic number, $\kb$ and $\hp$ are the Boltzmann and Planck constants, and $\sigma_n(Z,{\cal E})$ is the cross-section of photoionization for level $n$." + Similarly. for the Bree-Iree coellicient we have introduced the Iree-Iree Gaunt [actor gg(u. A). the Compton wavelength Αι. and u=fv/hpT. (Hummer 1994).," Similarly, for the free-free coefficient we have introduced the free-free Gaunt factor $g_{\rm ff}(u,\lambda)$ , the Compton wavelength $\lambda_{\rm c}$ , and $u\equiv h\nu/\kb\te$ (Hummer 1994)." +" The quantity 7j, is either my for hydrogen or 7j. for coubly ionizecl helium. while i. is the fraction of free electrons relative to hydrogen."," The quantity $n_{\rm ion}$ is either $n_{{\rm H}^+}$ for hydrogen or $n_{{\rm He}^{++}}$ for doubly ionized helium, while $x_{\rm e}$ is the fraction of free electrons relative to hydrogen." +" We take the numerical values for the hycogenic photoionization cross-sections o,(Z.€) from Storev Thunimer (1991) ancl the free-lree Gaunt [actor οί.A) from Ibununer (1988). and integrate eq. (4))"," We take the numerical values for the hydrogenic photoionization cross-sections $\sigma_n(Z,{\cal E})$ from Storey Hummer (1991) and the free-free Gaunt factor $g_{\rm ff}(u,\lambda)$ from Hummer (1988), and integrate eq. \ref{eq:emissivity}) )" + numerically (o get for our single Lrequency group., numerically to get for our single frequency group. + The expression for enissivities due to recombinations to the n/S state of neutral helium is similar and ean be found in IIuminer Storey (1993)., The expression for emissivities due to recombinations to the $nlS$ state of neutral helium is similar and can be found in Hummer Storey (1998). + In our caleulations we neglectthe emissivity[rom di-electronie recombinations of helium., In our calculations we neglectthe emissivityfrom di-electronic recombinations of helium. +Globular clusters (GCs) are very old stellar objects with typical masses between 107 Mc; and 10° Me teorresponding roughly to total lummosities between My2—5 to My= -10). having in general compact sizes with half-light radit of a few pe.,"Globular clusters (GCs) are very old stellar objects with typical masses between $10^4$ $_{\sun}$ and $10^6$ $_{\sun}$ (corresponding roughly to total luminosities between $M_V = -5$ to $M_V = -10$ ), having in general compact sizes with half-light radii of a few pc." + This morphology makes them easily observable also in external galaxies with modern telescopes (seeBrodie&Strader2006.andreferences therein).., This morphology makes them easily observable also in external galaxies with modern telescopes \citep[see][and references therein]{brodie06}. + The has a rich GC system containing 150 GCs (Harris1996)., The has a rich GC system containing 150 GCs \citep{harris}. +. Most of them are compact with sizes of a few pe., Most of them are compact with sizes of a few pc. + Only 13 GCs (or 9%)) have an effective radius larger than 10 pe., Only 13 GCs (or ) have an effective radius larger than 10 pc. + Most of these extended clusters (ECs) are fainter than about My=-7. only2419.. having a half-light radius of about 20 pe. has a high luminosity of about My=-9.4 mag.," Most of these extended clusters (ECs) are fainter than about $M_{\rm V} = -7$, only, having a half-light radius of about 20 pc, has a high luminosity of about $M_{\rm V} = -9.4$ mag." + Further ECs in the vicinity of the Milky Way have been found in the and the (Mackey&GilmoreMarel 2005).," Further ECs in the vicinity of the Milky Way have been found in the and the \citep{mackey04,vandenbergh04,mvdm}." + Comparable objects have also been detected around other galaxies., Comparable objects have also been detected around other galaxies. + Huxoretal.(2005) found three ECs aroundM31.. which have very large radit above 30 pc.," \citet{huxor04} found three ECs around, which have very large radii above 30 pc." + These clusters were detected by chance as the automatic detection algorithms of the MegaCam Survey discarded such extended objects as likely background contaminations., These clusters were detected by chance as the automatic detection algorithms of the MegaCam Survey discarded such extended objects as likely background contaminations. + Follow-up observations by Mackeyetal.(2006).. using the ACS camera of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). resolved the ECs into stars proving their nature as M31 clusters.," Follow-up observations by \citet{mackey06}, using the ACS camera of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), resolved the ECs into stars proving their nature as M31 clusters." + They also detected a fourth EC around M31., They also detected a fourth EC around M31. + The M31 ECs have masses of the order of 10? Mo., The M31 ECs have masses of the order of $10^5$ $_{\sun}$. + Further observations increased the number of ECs in M31 to 13 (Huxoretal.2008)., Further observations increased the number of ECs in M31 to 13 \citep{huxor08}. +. However. Huxoretal.(2011) showed that the previous estimates of the effective radit were considerably too large.," However, \cite{huxor11} showed that the previous estimates of the effective radii were considerably too large." + The new size estimate are well below 30 pe., The new size estimate are well below 30 pc. + Chandaretal.(2004) observed a part of the disks of the nearby galaxiesM81..M83..NGC6946.. MIOI.. and using HST and found ECs with effective radit larger than 10 pe in four of them.," \citet{chandar04} observed a part of the disks of the nearby galaxies, and using HST and found ECs with effective radii larger than 10 pc in four of them." + M51 showed a very high fraction of ECs in the observed area: 8 of 34 GCs (24%))., M51 showed a very high fraction of ECs in the observed area: 8 of 34 GCs ). + ECs are now detected in all types of galaxies from dwarfs to ellipticals (e.g.Larsenetal.2009;DaCosta 2009).," ECs are now detected in all types of galaxies from dwarfs to ellipticals \citep[e.g.][]{larbro00,harris02,lee05,peng,chisa,stonkute,georgiev,dacosta}." +. Hilkeretal.(1999) and Drinkwateretal.(2000) discovered in the compact objects with luminosities above the brightest known GCs and which were not resolved by ground-based observations., \citet{hilker99} and \citet{drinkwater00} discovered in the compact objects with luminosities above the brightest known GCs and which were not resolved by ground-based observations. + These objects have masses between a few 10° Me and 10° Me and effective radii between rar=10 and 100 pe., These objects have masses between a few $10^{6}$ $_{\sun}$ and $10^{8}$ $_{\sun}$ and effective radii between $r_{\rm eff} = 10$ and 100 pc. + Drinkwateretal. interpreted these objects as a new type of galaxy and reflected this interpretation in the name “ultra-compact dwarf galaxy” (UCD)., \citet{drinkwater00} interpreted these objects as a new type of galaxy and reflected this interpretation in the name “ultra-compact dwarf galaxy” (UCD). + Bekkietal.(2001) suggested that UCDs are the remnants of dwarf galaxies which lost their dark matter halo and all stars except their nucleus., \citet{bekki01} suggested that UCDs are the remnants of dwarf galaxies which lost their dark matter halo and all stars except their nucleus. + Next to the interpretation as a galaxy. UCDs were also considered as high-mass versions of normal GCs (Mieskeetal.2002).. or as merged massive complexes of star clusters (Kroupa1998:Fellhauer& 2002a).," Next to the interpretation as a galaxy, UCDs were also considered as high-mass versions of normal GCs \citep{mieske02}, or as merged massive complexes of star clusters \citep{krou98,fellhauer02a}." +. Aany UCDs have been found now., Many UCDs have been found now. + Next to the Fornax Cluster. they have been observed in the galaxy cluster (Mieskeetal. 2004).. around in the (Haseganetal.2005:Evstigneeva2007). the (Mieskeetal.2007).. the (Madridetal.2010).. and (Blakeslee&Barber 2008).," Next to the Fornax Cluster, they have been observed in the galaxy cluster \citep{mieske04}, , around in the \citep{hasegan,evstigneeva07}, the \citep{mieske07}, the \citep{madrid}, and \citep{blakeslee}." +. While most known UCDs belong to galaxy clusters. they have also been observed in rather isolated environments. e.g. in the Sombrero galaxy 104)) by Hauetal.," While most known UCDs belong to galaxy clusters, they have also been observed in rather isolated environments, e.g. in the Sombrero galaxy ) by \citet{hau}." +(2009).. Forbesetal.(2008) and Mieskeetal.(2008) analyzed larger samples of UCDs., \citet{forbes08} and \citet{mieske08} analyzed larger samples of UCDs. + They find that normal and extended star clusters and UCDs form à coherent data set where size and mass-to-light ratio increase continuously with their total mass and concluded that UCDs are more likely bright extended clusters than naked cores of stripped dwarf galaxies., They find that normal and extended star clusters and UCDs form a coherent data set where size and mass-to-light ratio increase continuously with their total mass and concluded that UCDs are more likely bright extended clusters than naked cores of stripped dwarf galaxies. + The marginally enhanced mass-to-lightratios of UCDs can be explained by slightly modified initial stellar mass functions (Mieske&Kroupa2008:Dabringhausenetal. 2009).," The marginally enhanced mass-to-lightratios of UCDs can be explained by slightly modified initial stellar mass functions \citep{miekrou08,dabringhausen09}. ." +The importance of dust extinction in the Calaxyv has been recognized since carly in this century when star-counting surveys revealed absorption of optical light by dark clouds’ (Barnard 1919).,The importance of dust extinction in the Galaxy has been recognized since early in this century when star-counting surveys revealed absorption of optical light by `dark clouds' (Barnard 1919). + It is fortunate that extinction correlates relatively well with reddening in the Galaxy. because it is difficult chough to accurately measure either the distance to a typical astronomical source or its iutiusic lundnosityv let alone both.," It is fortunate that extinction correlates relatively well with reddening in the Galaxy, because it is difficult enough to accurately measure either the distance to a typical astronomical source or its intrinsic luminosity – let alone both." + But knowing the intrinsic color (2V) (using an uuobseured dine of sight) along with the observed DBV color and reddcning-extinction law ly=Ry{eB—V)(B.V4REQB| V). oue can correctly determine the distauce of an object from its distance modulis. or vice versa.," But knowing the intrinsic color $(B-V)_i$ (using an unobscured line of sight) along with the observed $B-V$ color and a reddening-extinction law $A_V = +R_V[(B-V)-(B-V)_i] \equiv R_VE(B-V)$ , one can correctly determine the distance of an object from its distance modulus, or vice versa." +" value of Ry varies markedly within the Milkv. Way ""izdeu 1990) aud amoug differeut galaxies aKeRhy>1. While our knowledge of it is poor. iutergalactie dust could have great cosmological importance. as it could affect results concerning the cosmic microwave (CMD) aud cosnüc mfared (CIB) backgrounds. galaxy aud quasar uubers at high 2. galaxy evolution. large-scale structure. ete.," These studies limit uniform dust of constant comoving density to have $A_V(z=1) \la 0.05$ mag (from Wright Malkan 1988), and are most sensitive to dust at $z > 1.$ While our knowledge of it is poor, intergalactic dust could have great cosmological importance, as it could affect results concerning the cosmic microwave (CMB) and cosmic infrared (CIB) backgrounds, galaxy and quasar numbers at high $z$, galaxy evolution, large-scale structure, etc." + This paper discusses intergalactic dust chiefly iu the context of its nmuportance iu imeasurenmients of the cosmolocical deceleration paranueter — a subject discussed nunerous times. first by BEieeusou (1919) aud most recently in Aguirre 1999 (A990).," This paper discusses intergalactic dust chiefly in the context of its importance in measurements of the cosmological deceleration parameter – a subject discussed numerous times, first by Eigenson (1949) and most recently in Aguirre 1999 (A99)." + Conditions iu the diffuse intergalactic medinm (ICAL) strouely distavor dust formation. so whatever interealactic dust exists is probably either the remmant of an carly Population III epoch. or is formed in galaxies aud removed by some wechanisin. (," Conditions in the diffuse intergalactic medium (IGM) strongly disfavor dust formation, so whatever intergalactic dust exists is probably either the remnant of an early Population III epoch, or is formed in galaxies and removed by some mechanism. (" +The remaining possibility. that a substantial dust-forming population of extragalactic stars exists. is not considered here.),"The remaining possibility, that a substantial dust-forming population of extragalactic stars exists, is not considered here.)" + Previous investigations of intergalactic dust have almost iuvariablv assuiued that it has properties simular to that of Galactic dust: but this assunrptiou is not well font.justified., Previous investigations of intergalactic dust have almost invariably assumed that it has properties similar to that of Galactic dust; but this assumption is not well justified. + Even amoung galaxies. Ry varies by a factor of and interealactic dust may have creation. destruction. aud selection 1iechanisuisquite," Even among galaxies, $R_V$ varies by a factor of four, and intergalactic dust may have creation, destruction, and selection mechanismsquite" +reasonable estimates in the presence of systematic effects that render the other approaches useless.,reasonable estimates in the presence of systematic effects that render the other approaches useless. + Since the approaches respoud cifferentv to systematic and random errors. a sensible strategy is to estimate rp with all of aud look for cousisteucy amoug tlie restIts.," Since the approaches respond differently to systematic and random errors, a sensible strategy is to estimate $r_0$ with all of and look for consistency among the results." + The sample analysis of the Lymau-break survey helps illustrate the papers main poius., The sample analysis of the Lyman-break survey helps illustrate the paper's main points. + An initial estimate of ry1141 lpcfrom ectation 1 disagreed badly with the estimate i)dM! Ape from the robust equation &.. suggestiug hat the initial analysis must have had large sysematic errors.," An initial estimate of $r_0\sim 11h^{-1}$ Mpcfrom equation \ref{eq:blain} disagreed badly with the estimate $r_0\sim 4h^{-1}$ Mpc from the robust equation \ref{eq:expk}, suggesting that the initial analysis must have had large systematic errors." + The largest systematic error caue roni inaccuracies in the assumed selection fnction., The largest systematic error came from inaccuracies in the assumed selection function. + heacing Ho with a beter model reduced tje estimated: values of ry to 7.2. 6.1. 5.7. and NUES Alpe from equations 1.. LL. 2.. aud 8.. respectvelv.," Replacing it with a better model reduced the estimated values of $r_0$ to $7.2$ , $6.4$ $5.7$ and $4.0h^{-1}$ Mpc from equations \ref{eq:blain}, \ref{eq:nexpgiventheta}, \ref{eq:nexpgiventhetaz}, and \ref{eq:expk}, respectively." + The differences were still not negligible coupa'ed to the raudoin tncertaiities 6))., The differences were still not negligible compared to the random uncertainties \ref{sec:uncertainties}) ). + The hieh value from equation 1. was ¢ue to artificial augular clustering of galaxies inuposed by the surveys spectroscopic selection criteria., The high value from equation \ref{eq:blain} was due to artificial angular clustering of galaxies imposed by the survey's spectroscopic selection criteria. + It alone amoue he esinnators cloes ιοί correct for this., It alone among the estimators does not correct for this. + The remaining systematic problems are not easy to trace., The remaining systematic problems are not easy to trace. + They could result from residual errors in the selection ftuction or from changes in the correlation fiunction sloye al large sedaratious., They could result from residual errors in the selection function or from changes in the correlation function slope at large separations. + In any case. since the effect of systematic errors is minimized when tlev are sinall compared o the signal. E imaximized 11e sledal by liniitiug the analysis to angular. pairs with smaller separations.," In any case, since the effect of systematic errors is minimized when they are small compared to the signal, I maximized the signal by limiting the analysis to angular pairs with smaller separations." + As equation 3. shows. tlje LULLaber of pairs with large angular sep:watious Is Ore sensiive to low level systematics tlali to he elistering strength &.," As equation \ref{eq:nexpxibar} shows, the number of pairs with large angular separations is more sensitive to low level systematics than to the clustering strength $\bar\xi$." +" Restricting the analysis pairs with angular separation 0;;<00 300"". Lobalnec the estimates 7j225.14.|. Lon4. NUM j»€ from equations L. 5.. and δ.."," Restricting the analysis to pairs with angular separation $\theta_{ij}<300''$ , I obtained the estimates $r_0=5.1h^{-1}$, $4.9h^{-1}$, $4.4h^{-1}$ Mpc from equations \ref{eq:nexpgiventheta}, \ref{eq:nexpgiventhetaz}, and \ref{eq:expk}." + Since he raπο uucertainty is ~lht Mpe 6) ). these ünates agree well with each other aud with the value ryLOx0.6h.1 Mpc favored by the eular-clustering analysis of Adelberger e al. (," Since the random uncertainty is $\sim 1h^{-1}$ Mpc \ref{sec:uncertainties}) ), these estimates agree well with each other and with the value $r_0=4.0\pm 0.6h^{-1}$ Mpc favored by the angular-clustering analysis of Adelberger et al. (" +2001).,2004). + This paper provides some support [or the common prejudice agalust estimates of ry derived rou sualb galaxy samples., This paper provides some support for the common prejudice against estimates of $r_0$ derived from small galaxy samples. + The iuille eft panel of Figure Loslows how large the raucom uncertainties are for a simulated sample of NV=20 galaxies with true «'orrelation leugth ry=3.5h1 Ipe in a 10x pencil-beam survey.," The middle left panel of Figure \ref{fig:gif_summary} + shows how large the random uncertainties are for a simulated sample of $N=20$ galaxies with true correlation length $r_0=3.5h^{-1}$ Mpc in a $10'\times 10'$ pencil-beam survey." + Figure 6 may 1lake the poitt more forcefully., Figure \ref{fig:westconfint} may make the point more forcefully. +" I extracted MUNELOUS raliοι subsamples of 10 galaxies [rom the 170-object Ly""unau-break galaxy caalog iu he Westphal field (Steicel et al.", I extracted numerous random subsamples of 10 galaxies from the 170-object Lyman-break galaxy catalog in the Westphal field (Steidel et al. + 2003). caleulated ry for each subsanje with equation L using the rue LBG selection Luneion. and tabulaed the results.," 2003), calculated $r_0$ for each subsample with equation \ref{eq:blain} using the true LBG selection function, and tabulated the results." + The spreac ---1 estimated iy is enorLLOUS., The spread in estimated $r_0$ is enormous. + Iu realistic situations. uncertaiuty in the assumed selection fuuction is likely to be tle worst source of systematic error.," In realistic situations, uncertainty in the assumed selection function is likely to be the worst source of systematic error." + A skeptic mieht point out that this uncertainty will probably ly be large in the stall sample limit. where none of the approaches work well. aud that my stested alternaives are not much «X an improvenment when the uucertaintv in the selection furOl ls stnall (see. e.g..IC tle upper left pauel of Fieure [)).," A skeptic might point out that this uncertainty will probably only be large in the small sample limit, where none of the approaches work well, and that my suggested alternatives are not much of an improvement when the uncertainty in the selection function is small (see, e.g., the upper left panel of Figure \ref{fig:gif_summary}) )." + TUs Is true toa »oiut. but it would be foolish to reject je ~BOM ‘ecluction iuraudoim uucertaiuty that equation 5 provides relative to equ:dion L..," This is true to a point, but it would be foolish to reject the $\sim 30$ reduction inrandom uncertainty that equation \ref{eq:nexpgiventhetaz} provides relative to equation \ref{eq:blain}. ." + According toFigure 5.. a3QU decrease in the uicertainty in rg for the LBC sample requires a," According toFigure \ref{fig:varn_vs_n},,a $\sim 30$ decrease in the uncertainty in $r_0$ for the LBG sample requires a" +where P;=P(A?) and w; is the weight of a data point.,where $P_i = P(\lambda_i ^2)$ and $w_i$ is the weight of a data point. +" The RMSF is given by Here, Ao i-iis arbitrary and we chose the wavelength corresponding to the weighted average 4?."," The RMSF is given by Here, $\lambda_0$ is arbitrary and we chose the wavelength corresponding to the weighted average $\lambda^2$." +" When planning a rotation-measure experiment, three main parameters are involved, namely the channel width 042, the width of the A? distribution AA’, and the shortest wavelength squared a "," When planning a rotation-measure experiment, three main parameters are involved, namely the channel width $\delta \lambda^2$ , the width of the $\lambda^2$ distribution $\Delta \lambda^2$, and the shortest wavelength squared $\lambda_{min} ^2$." +"They respectively determine the maximum observable Faraday depth, the resolution in Faraday space, and the largest scale in Faraday space to which the observation is sensitive."," They respectively determine the maximum observable Faraday depth, the resolution in Faraday space, and the largest scale in Faraday space to which the observation is sensitive." +" If we assume a top hat weight function that is 1 between 2 and 42,,, and zero elsewhere, the estimates of the FWHM of the main peak of the RMSF, the scale in Faraday space to which the sensitivity has dropped to50%,, and the maximum Faraday depth to which one has more than sensitivity are approximately In Table 4,, we list the parameters for the three ranges of wavelengths used for RM-synthesis."," If we assume a top hat weight function that is 1 between $\lambda_{min} ^2$ and $\lambda_{max} ^2$ and zero elsewhere, the estimates of the FWHM of the main peak of the RMSF, the scale in Faraday space to which the sensitivity has dropped to, and the maximum Faraday depth to which one has more than sensitivity are approximately In Table \ref{FWHM}, we list the parameters for the three ranges of wavelengths used for RM-synthesis." + In Fig., In Fig. +" 3 we show the RMSF of the 18cm+21cm+25cm, 85 cm, and 2 m datasets."," \ref{RMSF} we show the RMSF of the 18cm+21cm+25cm, 85 cm, and 2 m datasets." +" Due to the sparse sampling in 22, the RM cubes have sidelobes of —4096, ~15%—20%,, and ~60% at 2 m, 85 cm, and 18cm+21cm+25cm, respectively."," Due to the sparse sampling in $\lambda^2$, the RM cubes have sidelobes of $\sim40$, $\sim15$, and $\sim60$ at 2 m, 85 cm, and 18cm+21cm+25cm, respectively." +" These sidelobes can be cleaned through a 1-dimensional deconvolution, which is an extension of ? CLEAN to the complex domain."," These sidelobes can be cleaned through a 1-dimensional deconvolution, which is an extension of \citet{1974A&AS...15..417H} CLEAN to the complex domain." + We used public available made available by George Heald to perform the deconvolution., We used public available made available by George Heald to perform the deconvolution. + The procedure follows., The procedure follows. + Table 5 lists the results of the analysis of the 30 background sources observed aroundA2255., Table \ref{30sourcestable} lists the results of the analysis of the 30 background sources observed around. +. Seven out of the 30 sources have a doublestructure?., Seven out of the 30 sources have a double. +". In this case, we computed the RM of each component (labeled A and B in Table 5))."," In this case, we computed the RM of each component (labeled A and B in Table \ref{30sourcestable}) )." + The histogram of the RM values for the 30 sources is presentedin Fig., The histogram of the RM values for the 30 sources is presentedin Fig. + ?? and Fig., \ref{rmhist} and Fig. + ?? shows the results., \ref{30sourcesfig} shows the results. +" At the location of each source,"," At the location of each source," +Typically in the spectra of bright QSOs. several lines may be identified as beeing due to absorption of intervening material situated along the line of sight.,"Typically in the spectra of bright QSOs, several lines may be identified as beeing due to absorption of intervening material situated along the line of sight." + These lines originate when the continuum radiation meets a common atom or ion in ils eround state that partially absorbs it. leaving its imprint in the emiting QSO's spectrum.," These lines originate when the continuum radiation meets a common atom or ion in its ground state that partially absorbs it, leaving its imprint in the emiting QSO's spectrum." + However. if some excitation mechanism is present in the absorbing region. then a small fraction of atoms or ions will also be found. populated. in their Iowest-Iving excited levels.," However, if some excitation mechanism is present in the absorbing region, then a small fraction of atoms or ions will also be found populated in their lowest-lying excited levels." + Therefore. in. addition to absorption lines arising from the atom/ion's ground state. one mav also expect to detect weaker lines arising. [rom excited levels.," Therefore, in addition to absorption lines arising from the atom/ion's ground state, one may also expect to detect weaker lines arising from excited levels." + lt has been long pointed out that fine-structure absorption lines arising [rom the ground and. lowest-bing excited enerey levels of common atoms/ions may be used as an indicator of the physical conditions in the eas (Baheall&WolfLOGS:SmedingPot," It has been long pointed out that fine-structure absorption lines arising from the ground and lowest-lying excited energy levels of common atoms/ions may be used as an indicator of the physical conditions in the gas \cite{BW,SP}." +"tasch 1979).. Η we model the absorbing region as a single. homogeneous cloud. then the ratio of the volumetric densities of atoms/ions populated in excited. states n to atoms/ions in the ground state n will match the corresponding column density ratios: For example. the column densities of tons populated inH theirH ground 2“PY,"" and first. excitedH 2“PY.D levels may be inferred from the equivalent widths of the corresponding ⊳↘ −−⊐⊐↴ ⇉⊳∖−⇉↓≻−↓↴⋡⊥⊐⋅−≽⊳∖−≻↓≻∐⊽↾⊁⊐⋜⋯∠∟≻⊳∖−≽↓≻↓↴⇡⋝⊐−⊐−⊐∣κ 7DEos "," If we model the absorbing region as a single, homogeneous cloud, then the ratio of the volumetric densities of atoms/ions populated in excited states $n^*$ to atoms/ions in the ground state $n$ will match the corresponding column density ratios: For example, the column densities of $^+$ ions populated in their ground $^2\mathrm{P}^o_{1/2}$ and first excited $^2\mathrm{P}^o_{3/2}$ levels may be inferred from the equivalent widths of the corresponding $^2$ 2p $^2\mathrm{P}^o_{1/2}\rightarrow$ $^2$ ${^2\mathrm{D}^e_{3/2}}$ and $^2$ 2p $^2\mathrm{P}^o_{3/2}\rightarrow$ $^2$ ${^2\mathrm{D}^e_{5/2}}$ " +"following discussion, were strictly estimated using returned values for peak intensities while line widths were simply not considered.","following discussion, were strictly estimated using returned values for peak intensities while line widths were simply not considered." +" To assure the selection of the most reliable emission-line profiles in our sample of over 0000 spectra, a series of conditions are proposed."," To assure the selection of the most reliable emission-line profiles in our sample of over 000 spectra, a series of conditions are proposed." + of them need to be fulfilled otherwise the given spectrum is rejected from the discussion to follow., of them need to be fulfilled otherwise the given spectrum is rejected from the discussion to follow. + The conditions are summarized as follow: Two conditions are proposed in order to confirm that, The conditions are summarized as follow: Two conditions are proposed in order to confirm that +The Laser Latererometer Cravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) achieves its design sensitivity cltwing its fifth science run S5: (Abbotectal. 2009c)]].,The Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) achieved its design sensitivity during its fifth science run [S5; \citep{lscinstrument09}] ]. +. Anavsls of 85 data is progressing well. with new upper limits being placed on the strength. of various classes of burst sources (Abbottetal.2000d:Axwlie2010a:Abvolt 2010a).. stochastic backgrounds. (Campanis2WS:Abbott 2009a).. compa« ‘binary sources (Abbottetal.20096:Abaclicetal.200ο.) and continuous-wave sources (Abbottetal.2009£b.2Ob:Abaclic201 )»)..," Analysis of S5 data is progressing well, with new upper limits being placed on the strength of various classes of burst sources \citep{lscburst09, lscburst10, lscburst10b}, , stochastic backgrounds \citep{giampanis08, lscstochastic09}, compact binary sources \citep{lsccbc09, lscinspiral10, lsccbc10} and continuous-wave sources \citep{allsky09, lsceah09, knownpul09, casa10}." + In some cases. the LIGO limits on astrophysical parameters beat those inferre from electromagnetic astronomy. e.g. the maximum ellipticity and internal magnetic field sreneth of the Crab pulsar (Abbottetal.2008.2010b).," In some cases, the LIGO limits on astrophysical parameters beat those inferred from electromagnetic astronomy, e.g. the maximum ellipticity and internal magnetic field strength of the Crab pulsar \citep{crab08, knownpul09}." +. Recenth. an 85 search was completed which placed upper limis on the amplitucle of r-mode oscillations of the neutron star in the supernova remnant C'assiopela A (Abaclicetal.2010b)..Aspherical. isolated neutron stars. constitute one promising class of continuous-wave source. candidates (Ostriker&Gunn 1969)..," Recently, an S5 search was completed which placed upper limits on the amplitude of $r$ -mode oscillations of the neutron star in the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A \citep{casa10}.Aspherical, isolated neutron stars constitute one promising class of continuous-wave source candidates \citep{ostriker69}. ." + The origin of the semi-permanent cquacdrupole in these objects can be thermoelastic (MelatosHaskell2008) or hyedromagnetic (Bonazzola&CGourgoul-Akeün&Wasserman2008:Mastrano 2010).," The origin of the semi-permanent quadrupole in these objects can be thermoelastic \citep{melatos00, ushomirsky00, nayyar06, haskell08} or hydromagnetic \citep{bonazzola96, cutler02, haskellb08, haskell08, akgun08, mastrano10}." +.. Phermoclastic deformations arise due to uneven electron capture rates in the neutron star crust., Thermoelastic deformations arise due to uneven electron capture rates in the neutron star crust. + A persistent temperature gracdien at the base of the crust produces a mass quadrupole momen of LOee emer (c~10':2000)., A persistent temperature gradient at the base of the crust produces a mass quadrupole moment of $\sim 10^{38}$ g $^{2}$ \citep[$\epsilon \sim 10^{-7}$. + Lvclromagnetic deformations. on the other hand. are produced by large internal magnetic fields. and. misalignec magnetic and spin axes.," Hydromagnetic deformations, on the other hand, are produced by large internal magnetic fields, and misaligned magnetic and spin axes." +" For cxample. a neutron star with spin frequency 300111. anc internal toroidal field D, GG has an ellipticity «€~10""(BA10) (Cutler 2002)."," For example, a neutron star with spin frequency Hz and internal toroidal field $B_t \gtrsim 3.4 \times 10^{12}$ G has an ellipticity $\epsilon \sim 10^{-6} \left(\langle B_t \rangle / 10^{15}\,\text{G}\right)$ \citep{cutler02}." +. Phe deformation of an ideal [uid starwith an arbitrary magnetic field. distributionancl a barotropic, The deformation of an ideal fluid starwith an arbitrary magnetic field distributionand a barotropic +ccan serve as a diagnostic tool to distinguish AGN from starburst activity.,can serve as a diagnostic tool to distinguish AGN from starburst activity. + In sections 2... 3. and 4. the sample. observations and their results are presented.," In sections \ref{s:sample}, , \ref{s:obs} and \ref{s:res} the sample, observations and their results are presented." + lline parameters are presented in section4.1 and in section 4.2 ccolumn densities and fractional abundances are calculated., line parameters are presented in section\ref{s:line} and in section \ref{s:column} column densities and fractional abundances are calculated. + In sections 5.1 and 5.2 aabundances in the context of X-ray and UV irradiated models are discussed and in 5.3. the potential importance of grain chemistry., In sections \ref{s:xdr} and \ref{s:hcop} abundances in the context of X-ray and UV irradiated models are discussed and in \ref{s:grain} the potential importance of grain chemistry. + In the last section. 5.7.. we present a brief future outlook.," In the last section, \ref{s:future}, we present a brief future outlook." + We have selected a sample consisting of seven nearby luminous starburst and AGNs - and one distant ULIRG., We have selected a sample consisting of seven nearby luminous starburst and AGNs - and one distant ULIRG. + The galaxies are selected from their bright HCN line emission., The galaxies are selected from their bright HCN line emission. + From our previous experience with extragalactic wwe knew that the line is weaker than the standard high density gas tracers such as HCN and sso we restricted ourselves to a relatively small sample of seven objects (coordinates. FIR luminosities and distances are presented in Table 1)): is anearby barred Sed galaxy of moderate lumimosity (central 400 pe has {μμ of 6xLOS La) with a central starburst.," From our previous experience with extragalactic we knew that the line is weaker than the standard high density gas tracers such as HCN and so we restricted ourselves to a relatively small sample of seven objects (coordinates, FIR luminosities and distances are presented in Table \ref{t:sample}) is anearby barred Scd galaxy of moderate luminosity (central 400 pc has $L_{\rm FIR}$ of $6 \times 10^8$ $_{\odot}$ ) with a central starburst." + Within its central 300. pe. (30°)) two molecular arms enc in a clumpy central ring of dense gas (e.g.?) which surrounds a young star cluster., Within its central 300 pc ) two molecular arms end in a clumpy central ring of dense gas \citep[e.g.][]{downes92} which surrounds a young star cluster. + The ring is suggested to outline the X2 orbits in a larger-scale bar., The ring is suggested to outline the $X2$ orbits in a larger-scale bar. + The chemistry of IC 342 has been investigated in detail in a high-resolution study by ?.., The chemistry of IC 342 has been investigated in detail in a high-resolution study by \citet{meier05}. + They find that the chemistry in the ring is à mixture of PDR-dominated regions and regions of younger star-forming clouds., They find that the chemistry in the ring is a mixture of PDR-dominated regions and regions of younger star-forming clouds. + The chemistry in the bar/arms ts dominated by shocks as shown by CH30OH (?) and SiO (?).., The chemistry in the bar/arms is dominated by shocks as shown by $_3$ OH \citep{meier05} and SiO \citep{usero06}. + Five (A-E) giant molecular clouds (GMCs) are found in the ring and arms., Five (A-E) giant molecular clouds (GMCs) are found in the ring and arms. + The JJCMT beam of our oobservations is pointed towards the region of GMC B- but also includes GMCs A and E. The dust temperature of IC 342 is estimated to 42 K (e.g.?).., The JCMT beam of our observations is pointed towards the region of GMC B- but also includes GMCs A and E. The dust temperature of IC 342 is estimated to 42 K \citep[e.g.][]{becklin80}. + is also a nearby barred galaxy located in the Sculptor group with a compact nuclear starburst and a IR luminosity that appears to originate in regions of intense massive star formation within its central few hundred parsees (?).., is also a nearby barred galaxy located in the Sculptor group with a compact nuclear starburst and a IR luminosity that appears to originate in regions of intense massive star formation within its central few hundred parsecs \citep{strickland04}. + From their 2 mm spectral scan ? suggest that the chemistry of NGC 253 shows strong similarities to that of the Galactic Center molecular region. which is thought to be dominated by low-velocity shocks.," From their 2 mm spectral scan \citet{martin06} suggest that the chemistry of NGC 253 shows strong similarities to that of the Galactic Center molecular region, which is thought to be dominated by low-velocity shocks." + High resolution SiO observations show bright emission resulting from large scale shocks as well as gas entrained in a nuclear outflow (?).., High resolution SiO observations show bright emission resulting from large scale shocks as well as gas entrained in a nuclear outflow \citep{garcia-burillo00}. + Note also that it is suggested that NGC 253 is a galaxy in which a strong starburst and a weak AGN coexist (e.g.22)..," Note also that it is suggested that NGC 253 is a galaxy in which a strong starburst and a weak AGN coexist \citep[e.g.][]{weaver02,muller-sanchez10}." + High resolution observations of HCN and 11-0 (?). show strongly centrally concentrated emission., High resolution observations of HCN and 1–0 \citep{knudsen07} show strongly centrally concentrated emission. + The JJCMT beam covers the bulk of the nuclear emission from HCN and., The JCMT beam covers the bulk of the nuclear emission from HCN and. +. The central dust temperature of NGC 253 ts estimated to 50 K (?).., The central dust temperature of NGC 253 is estimated to 50 K \citep{melo02}. + is the nearest example of a type 2 Seyfert galaxy luminous in the infrared., is the nearest example of a type 2 Seyfert galaxy luminous in the infrared. + Surrounding the AGN there ts a ccircumnuclear molecular ring or -disk (CND) and on a larger scale there is a NIR stellar bar 2.3 kpe long., Surrounding the AGN there is a circumnuclear molecular ring or -disk (CND) and on a larger scale there is a NIR stellar bar 2.3 kpc long. + This bar is connected to a large-scale. molecular starburst ring that contributes about half the bolometric luminosity of the galaxy (e.g.22222).," This bar is connected to a large-scale, molecular starburst ring that contributes about half the bolometric luminosity of the galaxy \citep[e.g.][]{telesco84, scoville88, tacconi94, helfer95, tacconi97}." + Bright HCN 1-0 line emission is observed towards the CND while the 11-0 emission is relatively fainter by a factor of 1.5 (e.g.?).., Bright HCN 1–0 line emission is observed towards the CND while the 1–0 emission is relatively fainter by a factor of 1.5 \citep[e.g.][]{kohno01}. + Only the CND and a fraction of the bar ts covered by our JCMT beam and we adopt a source size of ffor the CND., Only the CND and a fraction of the bar is covered by our JCMT beam and we adopt a source size of for the CND. +" The dust of the inner aappears to show a strong temperature gradient - from about 800 K in the very inner region to 150 - 275 K at a distance of 0.""8 or greater (2)..", The dust of the inner appears to show a strong temperature gradient - from about 800 K in the very inner region to 150 - 275 K at a distance of 8 or greater \citep{tomono06}. + 2 find temperatures of about 150 K 200 pc from the nucleus., \citet{alloin00} find temperatures of about 150 K 200 pc from the nucleus. + There is a also radio jet from the nucleus which falls into our JCMT beam (e.g.?).., There is a also radio jet from the nucleus which falls into our JCMT beam \citep[e.g.][]{wilson83}. + is a luminous. edge-on. Sa-type galaxy with a deeply dust-enshrouded nucleus (?)..," is a luminous, edge-on, Sa-type galaxy with a deeply dust-enshrouded nucleus \citep{spoon01}. ." + NGC 4418 is a FIR- galaxywith a logarithmic IR-to-radio continuum ratio (6) of 3 (2). , NGC 4418 is a FIR-excess galaxywith a logarithmic IR-to-radio continuum ratio $q$ ) of 3 \citep{roussel03}. . +This excess may be caused by either a young pre-supernova starburst or a buried AGN (???)..," This excess may be caused by either a young pre-supernova starburst or a buried AGN \citep{aalto07b, roussel03, imanishi04}. ." + Unusually, Unusually +Tjo lnass of a star is the simele inost iuportaut paralucter in deteriuuing how it will interact with its environnent. how lone it will live. aud the nature of its ¢cath.,"The mass of a star is the single most important parameter in determining how it will interact with its environment, how long it will live, and the nature of its death." + Therefore the distribution of masses of newly formred starsthe initial mass function (IME)has far reacing duplications for the evolution of the cosmos., Therefore the distribution of masses of newly formed stars—the initial mass function (IMF)—has far reaching implications for the evolution of the cosmos. + The TALF is usually asstuned to be universal. with a shape deseribed by a power-lav above ~1krod2.. and a loe-normal below2003).," The IMF is usually assumed to be universal, with a shape described by a power-law above $\sim 1$, and a log-normal below." + Stars form from molecular clouds. aid therefore hei nature and characteristics define the initial condi10115 for star formation.," Stars form from molecular clouds, and therefore their nature and characteristics define the initial conditions for star formation." + The hierarchical desity and velcity structure of molecular clouds is iudicaIve of supoersonic turbuleuce2000)., The hierarchical density and velocity structure of molecular clouds is indicative of supersonic turbulence. +.. However. cold. dense regiois of quiescent eas. or “cores.” found withiji Galactic clouds are believed to he the sites of future low-nuass star formation1991).," However, cold, dense regions of quiescent gas, or “cores,” found within Galactic clouds are believed to be the sites of future low-mass star formation." +. A lareeOo hun continu survey of deuse cores in the p OOphiuchus star-forming region by revealed a core mass distribution with a declining powcr-law slope siuilar to the IAIF., A large mm continuum survey of dense cores in the $\rho$ Ophiuchus star-forming region by revealed a core mass distribution with a declining power-law slope similar to the IMF. + This led the authors to conclude. that the cores observed iu thermal dust enission are the direct progenitors of individual stars or stellar svstenis., This led the authors to conclude that the cores observed in thermal dust emission are the direct progenitors of individual stars or stellar systems. + Tie deuse core mass fiction (DCAIF) in other regions iis also exhibited similarities to the IME2O07)., The dense core mass function (DCMF) in other regions has also exhibited similarities to the IMF. +. Cores in the Pipe Nebula ideutified throπο dust extinction show a turnover at masses about a factor of 3 higier than the IAIF of the Trapezimu cluscr leading to the interpretation that cores evolve with a nearly cousaut star formation efficienev of ~30%2007).," Cores in the Pipe Nebula identified through dust extinction show a turnover at masses about a factor of 3 higher than the IMF of the Trapezium cluster leading to the interpretation that cores evolve with a nearly constant star formation efficiency of $\sim +30$." +. As first suggested by(L991). he deusitv proability. distribution function (PDF) iu isothermal turbulent flows 1s expected to be lognormal providing heoretical meai* to prodce the low-mass ος of the DCME.," As first suggested by, the density probability distribution function (PDF) in isothermal turbulent flows is expected to be log-normal providing theoretical means to produce the low-mass end of the DCMF." + The power-law tai of the DCAIF can also be explained in terus of post-shock eas within a turbulent ποσα2002).. or bv deviations rou Isothermality1998).," The power-law tail of the DCMF can also be explained in terms of post-shock gas within a turbulent medium, or by deviations from isothermality." +. In addition. the star formation cficiency of cores is theoretically expected o be nearly consaut and lie between if: outflows from xotostars are the primary imeciating Actor20001.," In addition, the star formation efficiency of cores is theoretically expected to be nearly constant and lie between if outflows from protostars are the primary mediating factor." + These results zipport a one-to-one or nearly ouce-to-o relatiouship betwi(en dense cores and the future stars to ori from them., These results support a one-to-one or nearly one-to-one relationship between dense cores and the future stars to form from them. + However. the similarity of the DCAIF to he IME remains the only piece ofobservational evidence or this kiud of reiiouship.," However, the similarity of the DCMF to the IMF remains the only piece of evidence for this kind of relationship." + \leamwhile. there are several reasons to thins that this one-to-one relationship may vot hold.," Meanwhile, there are several reasons to think that this one-to-one relationship may not hold." + It is clear ha sole deuse cores must fragment to xoduce the large fraction of observed inultiple stellar systems2007).. aud it is possible that several fragieuts per core nay be necessary to explain close binary svstenis2005).," It is clear that some dense cores must fragment to produce the large fraction of observed multiple stellar systems, and it is possible that several fragments per core may be necessary to explain close binary systems." +. Unfortunately. uost observaions of pre-stellar cores are dHunited to spatial resolutkAs orders of magnitude ereater than characteristic binary separations.," Unfortunately, most observations of pre-stellar cores are limited to spatial resolutions orders of magnitude greater than characteristic binary separations." +" It is also cff""ult to determine what fraction of cores ideutified i sumον data will evolve iuto stars.", It is also difficult to determine what fraction of cores identified in survey data will evolve into stars. + Iu a recent y.udyv of cores iu the Pipe Nebula. found that he majority of cores are eravitationally uubound. with only the highest mass cores appearing destined to forma stars.," In a recent study of cores in the Pipe Nebula, found that the majority of cores are gravitationally unbound, with only the highest mass cores appearing destined to form stars." + The most massive core in the Pipe Nebula. Barnard 59. is the sole active core in the nebula aud hartOTS ALL aSSOCIatioN of ~20 τοις starsWOT).," The most massive core in the Pipe Nebula, Barnard 59, is the sole active core in the nebula and harbors an association of $\sim 20$ young stars." + Despite these open questions. the iutrigung similarity," Despite these open questions, the intriguing similarity" +the cluster) prompted us to use it to measure the distauce to the Pleiades.,the cluster) prompted us to use it to measure the distance to the Pleiades. + In thisLetter we present accurate new B aud V ophotoclectric photometry aud radial velocities of TD 23612. and use them to derive an orbital solution ancl iufer the distance to the star. aud therefore to the cluster.," In this we present accurate new $B$ and $V$ photoelectric photometry and radial velocities of HD 23642, and use them to derive an orbital solution and infer the distance to the star, and therefore to the cluster." + We observed IID 23612 in B and V. (standard Jolnsou filters) from a private obscrvatory near Cembra (Trento). Italy.," We observed HD 23642 in $B$ and $V$ (standard Johnson filters) from a private observatory near Cembra (Trento), Italy." + The instrament was a 28 ocn Schinidt-Casscerain telescope equipped with an Optec SSP5 photometer., The instrument was a 28 cm Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope equipped with an Optec SSP5 photometer. + It proved already to be a very accurate and reliable iustruineut (cf, It proved already to be a very accurate and reliable instrument (cf. + Siviero et al., Siviero et al. + 2001) perfectly suited to deal with the low amplitude of WD 23612 eclipses (0.1 mae)., 2004) perfectly suited to deal with the low amplitude of HD 23642 eclipses $\sim$ 0.1 mag). + 223568 117661. Ve=6.82 140.011. Br=6.8[2 0.015. spectrum D9.5Vj was chosen as comparison star aud 223763 117791. Ve =6.96340.011. Br=7.109+ 0.016. spectrum AIV) as a check star.," 23568 17664, $V_T$ $\pm$ 0.011, $B_T= 6.842\pm0.015$ , spectrum B9.5V) was chosen as comparison star and 23763 17791, $V_T$ $\pm$ 0.011, $B_T=7.109\pm 0.016$ , spectrum A1V) as a check star." + Following the Bessell (2000) rausformatious jetween Tyeho aud Johnson plotometric svstenis. we aopted. V —6.830 and B-6.851 for the comparison star.," Following the Bessell (2000) transformations between Tycho and Johnson photometric systems, we adopted $V$ =6.830 and $B$ =6.851 for the comparison star." +" The comparison sTab Was LHileasurec against the check star oa least OLnco OCVCOYV observing run. and fouud constaut with standard deviatious of 0.005 mag in and 0.006. mag in D. coufirmine the Ilipparcos photometric results,"," The comparison star was measured against the check star at least once every observing run, and found constant with standard deviations of 0.005 mag in $V$ and 0.006 mag in $B$, confirming the Hipparcos photometric results." + Tn all 192 measurements iu V. aud 132 in D were collected of ΠΟ 23612 between Aue. 19. 2003 aud Feb. 16. 2001.," In all, 492 measurements in $V$, and 432 in $B$ were collected of HD 23642 between Aug. 19, 2003 and Feb. 16, 2004." + All the observations were corrected for émospleric extinction and imstrmucutal color equations (via calibration ou Laudolt's equatorial fields). and the iustruineutal differential macuitucles were transformed iuto the standard Johuson UDV system.," All the observations were corrected for atmospheric extinction and instrumental color equations (via calibration on Landolt's equatorial fields), and the instrumental differential magnitudes were transformed into the standard Johnson UBV system." + The variable. comparison and check stars are similar iu spectral ype. hie verv close ou the sky (15 arcnün) aud were always observed at zenith distances <607. which argues for a lieh cousisteney of our photometry.," The variable, comparison and check stars are similar in spectral type, lie very close on the sky (15 arcmin) and were always observed at zenith distances $<60^\circ$, which argues for a high consistency of our photometry." + Ilieh resolution spectra of TD 23612 were obtained at five distinct epochs with the ELODIE echelle spectrograph at the 1.9312 telescope of the Maute-Provence Observatory (Baranne ct al., High resolution spectra of HD 23642 were obtained at five distinct epochs with the ELODIE echelle spectrograph at the 1.93m telescope of the Haute-Provence Observatory (Baranne et al. + 1996)., 1996). + ELODIE covers the spectral ranec 3900-6800. lu a single exposure as 67 orders at a lean resolving power of 12000., ELODIE covers the spectral range 3900-6800 in a single exposure as 67 orders at a mean resolving power of 42000. + Optimal extraction and waveleugth calibration were performed with the on-line automatic reduction pipeline., Optimal extraction and wavelength calibration were performed with the on-line automatic reduction pipeline. + Racial velocities for the Wo conmmponueuts are reported in Table 1., Radial velocities for the two components are reported in Table 1. + They were measured by both classical eross-correlation against suitable A-type templates aud by the Least-Square Decouvolution method of Donati et al (1997)., They were measured by both classical cross-correlation against suitable A-type templates and by the Least-Square Deconvolution method of Donati et al (1997). + The errors given in Table 1 reflect the scatter of the measurements obtained with the Wo methods run with different parameters., The errors given in Table 1 reflect the scatter of the measurements obtained with the two methods run with different parameters. + One parameter. the temperature of the primary (Ti). cannot be directly modeled in SB2 EB analysis aud uiust be determined independently.," One parameter, the temperature of the primary $T_1$ ), cannot be directly modeled in SB2 EB analysis and must be determined independently." + Tu the case of ΠΟ 23612. the spectral classification reported in literature is too sparse. ranging from B9 to Al.," In the case of HD 23642, the spectral classification reported in literature is too sparse, ranging from B9 to A1." + To determine 7i we hen turned to photometry aud searched the literature aud the General Catalogue of Photometric Data (OCPD. AMeruiulliod et al.," To determine $T_1$ we then turned to photometry and searched the literature and the General Catalogue of Photometric Data (GCPD, Mermilliod et al." + 1997b) for observations of ΠΟ 23612., 1997b) for observations of HD 23642. +" Data were found in the WalravenVBELUW. Strouunercavbey WDUVR. Geneva, DDO. Vilnius. Johusou.CDVRI. Tycho. 2\LASS and ASN 7Ll photometric svsteiis (Crawford Perry 1976. Ikoruilov et al."," Data were found in the Walraven, Strömmgren, Geneva, DDO, Vilnius, Johnson, Tycho, 2MASS and ASN 74 photometric systems (Crawford Perry 1976, Kornilov et al." + 1991. Morel Magnuenat 1978. Persinecr Castelaz 1990. van οσοι ct al.," 1991, Morel Magnenat 1978, Persinger Castelaz 1990, van Leeuwen et al." + 1986. Wesselius et al.," 1986, Wesselius et al." + 1982. GCPD).," 1982, GCPD)." + Using the relevant parameters for these, Using the relevant parameters for these +population). throughout the Local Croup.,"population), throughout the Local Group." + The second is near-infrarecl single-star photometry using 2MASS data., The second is near-infrared single-star photometry using 2MASS data. +" We selected all stars within a radius of 1"" of the CIIVC »ositionis for analysis.", We selected all stars within a radius of $^o$ of the CHVC positions for analysis. + The data are presented and cliscussed in section 3., The data are presented and discussed in section 3. + We show that the 2NLXSS data are sensitive o intermediate and. old. stellar populations in the dwarf Spheroidal companions of the Alilky Way., We show that the 2MASS data are sensitive to intermediate and old stellar populations in the dwarf Spheroidal companions of the Milky Way. + Since our observations do not reveal a stellar content in five LEVC's. we conclude in section 4 that the five objects studied: by us did not experience any star formation over cosmic time.," Since our observations do not reveal a stellar content in five HVCs, we conclude in section 4 that the five objects studied by us did not experience any star formation over cosmic time." + Even with such a small sample. we can alreacy place some interesting constraints on the putative stellar content of LIVC's.," Even with such a small sample, we can already place some interesting constraints on the putative stellar content of HVCs." + We submied a target list of southern. ος lor VLT service observing to the good. «0766. secing queue.," We submitted a target list of southern CHVCs for VLT service observing to the good, $<$ 6, seeing queue." + Lere. we report on the results of our first semester of observations. with a fall right ascension coverage.," Here, we report on the results of our first semester of observations, with a fall right ascension coverage." + The results of VET service mode observations to be conducted in the spring of 2003 will be the subject of our paper LL., The results of VLT service mode observations to be conducted in the spring of 2003 will be the subject of our paper II. + In order to minimise contamination of the images hy foreground stars in the Galaxy. we chose targets at Galactic latitucles above 30°].," In order to minimise contamination of the images by foreground stars in the Galaxy, we chose targets at Galactic latitudes above $|$ $^o$$|$." + Phe target list was drawn [rom Braun Burton (1999) and emphasises CIIVCs observed. with radio interferometers from Braun Burton (2000). Drünns et al. (," The target list was drawn from Braun Burton (1999) and emphasises CHVCs observed with radio interferometers from Braun Burton (2000), Brünns et al. (" +2000). and from unpublished LIE observations by one ol us (Ixerp).,"2000), and from unpublished HI observations by one of us (Kerp)." + We added to our target list. LILPASS J1712-64.," We added to our target list, HIPASS J1712-64." + Ixilborn et al. (, Kilborn et al. ( +2000) crew attention to this Isolated. star-free cloud of neutral hydrogen. which they report could be at à distance of 3.2 Alpe (based on its HE velocity and Llubble’s law).,"2000) drew attention to this isolated, star-free cloud of neutral hydrogen, which they report could be at a distance of 3.2 Mpc (based on its HI velocity and Hubble's law)." + We obtained observations of five LVC's (including LUPASS J1712-64)., We obtained observations of five HVCs (including HIPASS J1712-64). + Details of the targets are presented. in ‘Table 1., Details of the targets are presented in Table 1. + The coordinates reflect. the J2000 centres of our VLT poitings., The coordinates reflect the J2000 centres of our VLT poitings. + According to the naming convention of Braun Burton (1999). the name consists of a three-cigit Galactic ongitude. followed. by a two-digit Galactic latitude. and a three-digit’ local-stancard-of-rest. velocity.," According to the naming convention of Braun Burton (1999), the name consists of a three-digit Galactic longitude, followed by a two-digit Galactic latitude, and a three-digit local-standard-of-rest velocity." + The Galactic coordinates lor LUPASS J1712-64 are 122326755. bzz- 14:90.," The Galactic coordinates for HIPASS J1712-64 are $\approx$ 5, $\approx$ 5." + eotice that this cloud is at a lower Galactic latitude than he remainder of the sample., Notice that this cloud is at a lower Galactic latitude than the remainder of the sample. +" Phe Galactic absorptions were obtained usingNED"".", The Galactic absorptions were obtained using. +.. NED provides Calactic extinctions rom Schlegel. Finkenbeiner Davis (1998). and assumes a Galactic extinction law with Ry-=3.1 (6ανάσα. Clavton Mathis 1989).," NED provides Galactic extinctions from Schlegel, Finkenbeiner Davis (1998), and assumes a Galactic extinction law with $_V$ =3.1 (Cardelli, Clayton Mathis 1989)." + The observations were carried out at the VET. UTI CANTU with the FORSI instrument.," The observations were carried out at the VLT UT1 “ANTU"" with the FORS1 instrument." + They. consisted. of dithered. exposures in Land. V. for each of the CIIVCS.," They consisted of dithered exposures in I and V, for each of the CHVCs." + The intregration times measured 5 300s in Land ο 300s in V. except for LEVC'039-33-260. for which they were δι 200s in ] and 3 200s in V. Each observation was accompanied bv a quality. file.," The intregration times measured 5 $\times$ 300s in I and 3 $\times$ 300s in V, except for HVC039-33-260, for which they were 5 $\times$ 200s in I and 3 $\times$ 200s in V. Each observation was accompanied by a quality file." + We checked. that the conditions during the observations were photometric. and that the. secing ∖∖⊽⋜↧⊳∖⊔∪∖∖⊽∪↓⋅⊳∖∢⋅↿," We checked that the conditions during the observations were photometric, and that the seeing was no worse than 6." +↓⋯⊔∪⋅↻↻⊳∖∖⋖⊾⊔⊳∖⋯⇂⇂↓∐⋅≻↓↓≻∢⊾↓↓⊔⋖⊾−↓⋅⋖⊾∠⇂⋯⇍⋯ ∕∕⋅⋅⇁ ⋠⋠ἱ data in our analysis., We used the pipeline-reduced data in our analysis. + The individual exposures were shifted ancl added., The individual exposures were shifted and added. + The. hand cata needed: additional [lat-field correction bevond. that already applied in. the pipeline., The I-band data needed additional flat-field correction beyond that already applied in the pipeline. + Single-star photometry was carried out with DAODPLIIOT IL (Stetson 1992)., Single-star photometry was carried out with DAOPHOT II (Stetson 1992). + We used. isolated stars in. each field. in order to determine the point-spread function. (PSE)., We used isolated stars in each field in order to determine the point-spread function (PSF). + We find that the EWLIAL was between 07552 and 058. with a mean of ⋅∕∕⋅⋅07665.," We find that the FWHM was between 52 and 8, with a mean of 65." + Photometric. zero points. for⋅ cach night. and in each filter were obtained from the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) homepage., Photometric zero points for each night and in each filter were obtained from the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) homepage. + Extinction. terms in. V and L and V-LI colour terms needed. to transform to the Johnson-Cousins photometric svstem. were gleaned from he ESO homepage as well.," Extinction terms in V and I, and V-I colour terms needed to transform to the Johnson-Cousins photometric system, were gleaned from the ESO homepage as well." + We used the PSE stars to find he zero points. determine aperture corrections. and. define he transformation of the data into the Johnson-C'ousins Vo] system.," We used the PSF stars to find the zero points, determine aperture corrections, and define the transformation of the data into the Johnson-Cousins V, I system." + Phe DAOPIIOT. parameters sharpness and roundness were used to clip extended: sources. io... mainly xwkeround. galaxies. with sizes lareer than the PSE from he data tables.," The DAOPHOT parameters sharpness and roundness were used to clip extended sources, i.e., mainly background galaxies, with sizes larger than the PSF from the data tables." + The last column in Table 1 (N stars) lists or each. CLIVC'. the number of objects elassed to be stars and detected in V and 1. Our data achieve limiting magnitudes in Vz:25.26. and in 12324.," The last column in Table 1 (N stars) lists for each CHVC, the number of objects classed to be stars and detected in V and I. Our data achieve limiting magnitudes in $\approx$ 25–26, and in $\approx$ 23–24." + In Figure 1. we displav the V-L. 1] CMDs of the four. λος Located. at similar. Galactic latitudes (sce Table 1).," In Figure 1, we display the [V-I, I] CMDs of the four CHVCs located at similar Galactic latitudes (see Table 1)." + In. Figure 2. we show the V-L. 1] CALD of LIIPASS J1712-64.," In Figure 2, we show the [V-I, I] CMD of HIPASS J1712-64." + As an assessment of the data quality we reproduce in Figure 3 the DAOPLIIOT photometric errors in, As an assessment of the data quality we reproduce in Figure 3 the DAOPHOT photometric errors in +Tere ⋅⋅ =o Gap Faery and σ. are given in Tables 1 aud ? L 2 of |16]..,"Here where and The quantities $m_{B}^{corr}$ , $m_{B}^{eff}$ , $\sigma +_{m_{B}^{corr}}$, $ \sigma _{m_{B}^{eff}}$ and $\sigma _{z}$ are given in Tables 1 and 2 of \cite{perlmutter}." + The results of our analvsis for the CCG Universe are displaved in Fig., The results of our analysis for the GCG Universe are displayed in Fig. + 1., $1$ . +" Iu this figure we show Gs aud 95 coufidence level contours. iu the (o. Q3,)-"," In this figure we show $68$ and $95$ confidence level contours, in the $ (\alpha ,$ $\Omega _{M}^*)$ -plane." +" We observe that current SNIa data coustrain O3, to the range OL. but do not strougly coustrain the parauicter à in the considered range."," We observe that current SNIa data constrain $\Omega _{M}^*$ to the range $0.15\lesssim \Omega _{M}^*\lesssim 0.4$ , but do not strongly constrain the parameter $\alpha $ in the considered range." + Other tests may impose further coustraints., Other tests may impose further constraints. + For iustauce. in Ref.," For instance, in Ref." + [17] it shown that CAIB alone. imposes Ty=112:0.5 Gyr (10) for the age of the Universe.," \cite{knox} it shown that CMB alone, imposes $T_{0}=14\pm 0.5$ Gyr $1\sigma $ ) for the age of the Universe." + If we also assume the HIST. hey Project result. fy=72+ |15].. and that {10 and fy measurements are uncorrelated. we obtain for theproduct ITTo. the following rauee: 0.79\eta_{th}$ there will be an instability. + For a fixed 7. the stability. conditions are. completely determined by the three characteristic inhomogencity scale- ἐννι Lo.," For a fixed $\tau$, the stability conditions are completely determined by the three characteristic inhomogeneity scale-lengths $L_n, L_{\sss T}, L_{\sss +B}$ ." + This is demonstrated in Fig., This is demonstrated in Fig. +" 1 where we give the contour plot of £(L,.Ly.L5)=ipna, Lor Ayps=0.1 and for 7=ο1."," 1 where we give the contour plot of $F(L_n, L_{\sss T}, L_{\sss B})=\eta_i - \eta_{th}$ for $k_y +\rho_s =0.1$ and for $\tau=T_{e0}/T_{i0}=1$." + Lhe positive lines denote the values lor which the eracient-driven instability akes place., The positive lines denote the values for which the gradient-driven instability takes place. +" In. application to the solar atmosphere with dio=ToLo? E. and assuming £4,=3-107? T. or hydrogen ions we have p,=0.032 m and. hence. the condition Ayp.=0.1 implies the perpendicular wavelength A,=2 nm. The assumption of the nearly perpendicular »erturbed ion motion for such a short perpendicular wave-ength in fact implies a Iute-Llike mode that is very elongated along the magnetic field vector. with a parallel wave-length hat is measured in hundreds of kilometers."," In application to the solar atmosphere with $T_{e0}=T_{i0}=10^6\;$ K, and assuming $B_0=3\cdot 10^{-2}\;$ T, for hydrogen ions we have $\rho_s=0.032\;$ m and, hence, the condition $k_y \rho_s =0.1$ implies the perpendicular wavelength $\lambda_y=2\;$ m. The assumption of the nearly perpendicular perturbed ion motion for such a short perpendicular wave-length in fact implies a flute-like mode that is very elongated along the magnetic field vector, with a parallel wave-length that is measured in hundreds of kilometers." + Such strongly elongated. modes kj hy) are easily excited. under aboratory conditions iin a tokamak plasma) in spite of he rather limited scales in the parallel direction.," Such strongly elongated modes $k_\bot\gg +k_{\|}$ ) are easily excited under laboratory conditions in a tokamak plasma) in spite of the rather limited scales in the parallel direction." + In the solar magnetic structures with naturally drastic dillerences in the »rpendieular and. parallel scale-Iengths. their excitation is expected to be even more ellicient.," In the solar magnetic structures with naturally drastic differences in the perpendicular and parallel scale-lengths, their excitation is expected to be even more efficient." + The second order dispersion. equation (4)) is solved numerically and some results are. presented in Figs., The second order dispersion equation \ref{e4}) ) is solved numerically and some results are presented in Figs. + 2-5., 2-5. + In accordance with Fig., In accordance with Fig. + 1. in Fig.," 1, in Fig." + 2 for ji;=1 we have two real solutions for the wave frequency. one essentially due to the density gracient ancl the other due to the magnetic field eracient.," 2 for $\eta_i=1$ we have two real solutions for the wave frequency, one essentially due to the density gradient and the other due to the magnetic field gradient." + The initially positive solution changes the sign for mo=0.4 and then both solutions propagate in the direction of the jon cliamagnetic drift., The initially positive solution changes the sign for $\eta_b\simeq 0.4$ and then both solutions propagate in the direction of the ion diamagnetic drift. +" Note that for the parameters used. above and for hyp.= 0.1. the normalized. frequency O—1 Hz here implies L,=Ly,~105 m. In Fig."," Note that for the parameters used above and for $k_y \rho_s =0.1$ , the normalized frequency $\Omega\sim 1\;$ Hz here implies $L_n=L_{\sss +T} \sim 10^3\;$ m. In Fig." + 3. the case i;=3 is presented.," 3, the case $\eta_i=3$ is presented." +" Here. both initial solutions are positive and real for small values of g,."," Here, both initial solutions are positive and real for small values of $\eta_b$." +" They merge at around i,20.09. vielding a pair of complex-conjugate solutions with the real part becoming negative [or nyz» 0.25."," They merge at around $\eta_b\simeq 0.09$, yielding a pair of complex-conjugate solutions with the real part becoming negative for $\eta_b>0.25$ ." + Phe instability. vanishes for gi>2.04 when two negative real solutions appear., The instability vanishes for $\eta_b>2.04$ when two negative real solutions appear. +" The mode is particularly strongly growing ([2]|2 |.) in the range my,€(0.15. 0.7).Considering g;= 5. in Fig."," The mode is particularly strongly growing $|\gamma| >|\Omega_r|$ ) in the range $\eta_b\in (0.15, \, 0.7)$ .Considering $\eta_i=5$ , in Fig." + 4 we present the same mocdebehavior as in Fig., 4 we present the same modebehavior as in Fig. + 3., 3. +" Such a larger jj; value vields a that is larger by about a[actor 2 and the instability range in terms of ap, is widened tom,€(0.05. 3.7)."," Such a larger $\eta_i$ value yields a growth-rate that is larger by about afactor 2 and the instability range in terms of $\eta_b$ is widened to $\eta_b\in (0.05, \, 3.7)$ ." +to reconcile the results of Πα the shorter trajectories illustrated in our Appendix.,to reconcile the results of \citet{both} with the shorter trajectories illustrated in our Appendix. + We also stress. that our results about the radial displacement. of the metals are in agreement with recent chemical models of the Alilky Way aimed to explain the 'hemical gradient along the Galactic disk (7)., We also stress that our results about the radial displacement of the metals are in agreement with recent chemical models of the Milky Way aimed to explain the chemical gradient along the Galactic disk \citep{cemafr07}. +. In these models the disk is approximated. by several independent rings. 2 kpe wide. without exchange of matter between em.," In these models the disk is approximated by several independent rings, 2 kpc wide, without exchange of matter between them." + Because such models are successful in reproducing the observed &radients. one can infer that most of the metals do =100 move racially more than 1 kpe from the place where 10v are created. as found by our simulations.," Because such models are successful in reproducing the observed gradients, one can infer that most of the metals do not move radially more than 1 kpc from the place where they are created, as found by our simulations." + We finally make some remarks about the interaction oetween the fountains and the hot gas of the halo., We finally make some remarks about the interaction between the fountains and the hot gas of the halo. + The SN LL feedback. infact. is an important. element to understand he energv budget of the halo (e.g.2)..," The SN II feedback, infact, is an important element to understand the energy budget of the halo \citep[e.g.][]{wa05}." + Unfortunately. at his stage. a definite conclusion can not be drawn by our models of single fountains.," Unfortunately, at this stage, a definite conclusion can not be drawn by our models of single fountains." + Phe amount of thermal energy of the gas of the halo in our Galactic model is Zi107 erg., The amount of thermal energy of the gas of the halo in our Galactic model is $E_{\rm th}\sim 10^{55}$ erg. + Although this gas is set initially at rest. some angular momentum is transferred to it by the rotating LSAL of the disk through numerical viscosity.," Although this gas is set initially at rest, some angular momentum is transferred to it by the rotating ISM of the disk through numerical viscosity." +" While the amount of this angular momentum is small (and the induced. rotation is highlv subsonic). it. introduces some noise at the vertical edges of our computational box. and the thermal energy of the eas reduces of an amount AZ,—351075. about of the total."," While the amount of this angular momentum is small (and the induced rotation is highly subsonic), it introduces some noise at the vertical edges of our computational box, and the thermal energy of the gas reduces of an amount $\Delta E_{\rm th}=3\times 10^{53}$, about of the total." + This energy must be compared with £j=5.107EN erg. which is the energy injected in the numerical grid by the SNe LH.," This energy must be compared with $E_{\rm fnt}=5\times 10^{52}$ erg, which is the energy injected in the numerical grid by the SNe II." + This energy is ten times lower than the perturbation generated at the boundaries. and any evaluation of the energy transfer from the fountain to the halo is prevented.," This energy is ten times lower than the perturbation generated at the boundaries, and any evaluation of the energy transfer from the fountain to the halo is prevented." +" This subject will be toroughly investigated in the companion paper on the multiple fountains. when the energy injected by the SNe is ~ LO""? erg and we will be able to give a reasonably accurate evaluation of the fraction of energy. transferred. to the halo gas."," This subject will be toroughly investigated in the companion paper on the multiple fountains, when the energy injected by the SNe is $\sim$ $10^{54}$ erg and we will be able to give a reasonably accurate evaluation of the fraction of energy transferred to the halo gas." + We are indebted to an. (anonymous) referee. and to Alex Raga for their extremly profitable. comments and insightful suggestions that have greatly. helped to improve this manuscript., We are indebted to an (anonymous) referee and to Alex Raga for their extremly profitable comments and insightful suggestions that have greatly helped to improve this manuscript. + IE.M.CG.D.P. also acknowledges the partial support from erants of the Brazilian Agencies FAPLESP and CNPq. 7.. 2.1)," E.M.G.D.P. also acknowledges the partial support from grants of the Brazilian Agencies FAPESP and CNPq. \citet{breg80}, \ref{subsec:galmod})" +). Al Al Al , \ref{fig:bal} \ref{fig:bal} \ref{fig:bal} +M. ,"M. nuclei of blazar type, these variations are the most dramatic.}" +"observatioons, most volatile species are found inH5»O-dominated ices.","ons, most volatile species are found in$_2$ O-dominated ices." + parameteriizatior of ice desorption., ization of ice desorption. +"mode inertia 2,=£/3MLB? as a function of the evclic frequeney vo=wf2r for our model of a UMa.","mode inertia $I_{\rm n}=I/3MR^2$ as a function of the cyclic frequency $\nu=\omega/2\pi$ for our model of $\alpha\,$ UMa." + Phe choice of normalization is not important here. except that all modes are assumed to have the same surface. amplitude of radial displacement.," The choice of normalization is not important here, except that all modes are assumed to have the same surface amplitude of radial displacement." + Phere are two sequences of model results: in the first. sequence (upper plots) we calculated h with 5 obtained. [rom our code: in the second. sequence we suppressed. all nonadiabatic effects. where kr2rq., There are two sequences of model results: in the first sequence (upper plots) we calculated $h$ with $\gamma$ obtained from our code; in the second sequence we suppressed all nonadiabatic effects where $r>r_{\rm f}$. + A comparison allows us to assess some of the consequences of the uncertainties of the physics in the convective zone., A comparison allows us to assess some of the consequences of the uncertainties of the physics in the convective zone. + Symbols are used to denote the nonradial modes that are most trapped in the acoustic cavity., Symbols are used to denote the nonradial modes that are most trapped in the acoustic cavity. +" For the (=2 sequence the minima in fy, almost coincide with the radial-mode frequencies. while the minima for 6=1 are located roughly half-way between the /—0 and (=2 minima."," For the $\ell=2$ sequence the minima in $I_{\rm n}$ almost coincide with the radial-mode frequencies, while the minima for $\ell=1$ are located roughly half-way between the $\ell=0$ and $\ell=2$ minima." + The positions of these minima resemble the positions of modes in the whole-clise spectra of solar oscillations., The positions of these minima resemble the positions of modes in the whole-disc spectra of solar oscillations. + There are many more modes with (=1 and (—2 than are depicted by the svinbols., There are many more modes with $\ell=1$ and $\ell=2$ than are depicted by the symbols. + The frequency separation Av between nonracdial modes of consecutive order » is indeed very small., The frequency separation $\Delta\nu$ between nonradial modes of consecutive order $n$ is indeed very small. + H0 may be evaluated from theasymptotic formula.. where v is expressed in 112.," It may be evaluated from theasymptotic formula, where $\nu$ is expressed in $\mu$ Hz." + Phe numerical constant is specific to the model., The numerical constant is specific to the model. + At Ξξ1 and ν=2.syllz the value of Av is about 111. much. less than that found. by ((2000).," At $\ell=1$ and $\nu=2.8\mu{\rm Hz}$ the value of $\Delta\nu$ is about $\,\mu$ Hz, much less than that found by (2000)." + There is no substantial dilference between the trapping pattern of the two sequences. except for the differences in the depths of the minima. particularly those of the (=2 modes.," There is no substantial difference between the trapping pattern of the two sequences, except for the differences in the depths of the minima, particularly those of the $\ell=2$ modes." + Greater driving in the outer lavers results in deeper münima., Greater driving in the outer layers results in deeper minima. + Wo there is net damping in the outer layers. as in the case of solar oscillations. the minima are shallower than in the aciabatic approximation.," If there is net damping in the outer layers, as in the case of solar oscillations, the minima are shallower than in the adiabatic approximation." + In Fig., In Fig. +" 3. we plot the rate of energy. dissipation. 2,= Ms in the asymptotic interior for the same two sequences of modes."," 3, we plot the rate of energy dissipation, $D_{\rm g}\equiv-\omega W_{\rm g}$ , in the asymptotic interior for the same two sequences of modes." + In addition. in the upper panel. we show the total energy gain rate.— δρ«M. for racial modes.," In addition, in the upper panel, we show the total energy gain rate, $-D_{\rm p}\equiv-\omega W$, for radial modes." + The total riving rate for the nonracdial modes is given approximately wae(DG)LED.71. because significant nonacdiabatic ellects may arise only either near the aand then rey are (independent oor in the deep interior where 10 emode asvmptoties applies Some nonracdial modes with requencies larger then yllz are found to be unstable: if 10 racial modes with v712 plz ave indeed unstable. then rere are also some unstable Iow-degree nonradial modes.," The total driving rate for the nonradial modes is given approximately by $\gamma\simeq(D_{\rm p}(\nu)+D_{\rm g})/2\omega^2I$, because significant nonadiabatic effects may arise only either near the and then they are $\ell$ or in the deep interior where the g-mode asymptotics applies Some nonradial modes with frequencies larger then $\,\mu$ Hz are found to be unstable: if the radial modes with $\nu>12\,\mu$ Hz are indeed unstable, then there are also some unstable low-degree nonradial modes." + When (=2 the modes that are most. trapped: are detached. from the remaining modes. except for the one at vex 1112.," When $\ell=2$ the modes that are most trapped are detached from the remaining modes, except for the one at $\nu\simeq10\,\mu$ Hz." + Except for this particular mode. all the other modes satisfv d; 1.," Except for this particular mode, all the other modes satisfy $\Phi_{\rm i,f}>1$ ." + Thus. the unstable (=2 modes are STU modes. and their growth rates are nearly the same as," Thus, the unstable $\ell=2$ modes are STU modes, and their growth rates are nearly the same as" +we find iez2 and therefore Dz0.12.,we find $w\approx 2 $ and therefore $\Gamma\approx 0.12$. + Εις calculation assumes a Gaussian. photo-z error distribution. which is unlikely to be valid in detail.," This calculation assumes a Gaussian $z$ error distribution, which is unlikely to be valid in detail." + Large. tails in the photo-z error distribution would tend to further weaken the observed signal., Large tails in the $z$ error distribution would tend to further weaken the observed signal. + The theoretical predictions shown in Figs., The theoretical predictions shown in Figs. + 1. and 2 have been multiplied. by this. scale-dependent correction [actor for photometric redshift’ error., \ref{fig:corr_results} and \ref{fig:point_results} have been multiplied by this scale-dependent correction factor for photometric redshift error. + Still. the observed signals (especially the pointing angle alignment) are weaker than the theoretical. predictions. even accounting for this contamination.," Still, the observed signals (especially the pointing angle alignment) are weaker than the theoretical predictions, even accounting for this contamination." + The correlation alignment is mareinally consistent with the theoretical predictions., The correlation alignment is marginally consistent with the theoretical predictions. + For the pointing angle. while the alignments are strongly detected (~ 106). they are considerably weaker than the theoretical predictions.," For the pointing angle, while the alignments are strongly detected $\sim 10\sigma$ ), they are considerably weaker than the theoretical predictions." + The ellect of the second. observational error considered here.— cluster centroiding error. is more cillicult to model accurately.," The effect of the second observational error considered here, cluster centroiding error, is more difficult to model accurately." + While maxBC'G centroiding errors have been modeled. on mock catalogues (τοι. realistic cluster centroiding errors have only been estimated: for special cluster subsamples such as the very massive ones that have strong X-ray detections (e.g. 2)).," While maxBCG centroiding errors have been modeled on mock catalogues \citep{2007arXiv0709.1159J}, realistic cluster centroiding errors have only been estimated for special cluster subsamples such as the very massive ones that have strong X-ray detections (e.g., \citealt{2009ApJ...697.1358H}) )." + Thus. modeling this elfect is bevond the scope of this paper. and we merely state that it should reduce the observed. correlations.," Thus, modeling this effect is beyond the scope of this paper, and we merely state that it should reduce the observed correlations." + Third. we estimate the impact of computing the cluster ellipticity and. position angle from only =5 (twpically 56) galaxies.," Third, we estimate the impact of computing the cluster ellipticity and position angle from only $\ge 5$ (typically 5–6) galaxies." + In principle. this introduces measurement error in the position angles that is tvpicallv 15 degrees (2).. which will clilute the predicted. signal (it also increases the noise. but we have correctly accounted for this in our estimation of errorbars already).," In principle, this introduces measurement error in the position angles that is typically 15 degrees \citep{2010MNRAS.405.2023N}, which will dilute the predicted signal (it also increases the noise, but we have correctly accounted for this in our estimation of errorbars already)." + While the elfect of statistical error in the cluster position angles is in. principle complicatect. we can appeal to simple arguments to roughly estimate its impact.," While the effect of statistical error in the cluster position angles is in principle complicated, we can appeal to simple arguments to roughly estimate its impact." +" Lt should. result. in the true distribution. of correlation or pointing angles. picos 8,.,,). being convolved with some error distribution. which we assume to be Gaussian."," It should result in the true distribution of correlation or pointing angles, $p(\cos^2{\theta_{c,p}})$ , being convolved with some error distribution, which we assume to be Gaussian." + Unfortunately. ? do not report a full distribution of cos?θε. only its mean value.," Unfortunately, \cite{2005ApJ...618....1H} do not report a full distribution of $\cos^2{\theta_{c,p}}$, only its mean value." +" Thus. to estimate the elfect on our statistic feos""8,μὲν we arbitrarily assume that picos?A.)=A1Bcos? 6..."," Thus, to estimate the effect on our statistic $\langle\cos^2{\theta_{c,p}}\rangle$, we arbitrarily assume that $p(\cos^2{\theta_{c,p}}) = A + B + \cos^2{\theta_{c,p}}$ ." +" Welix the values of Land 2 by imposing two requirements: that the probability distribution be normalised to 1. and that σος”8,μὲ should be consistent with the simulations."," We fix the values of $A$ and $B$ by imposing two requirements: that the probability distribution be normalised to $1$, and that $\langle\cos^2{\theta_{c,p}}\rangle$ should be consistent with the simulations." +" Then. we convolve that clistribution with a Gaussian distribution with aj...) Gvhere e;=v2, since the former includes two position angles and the latter includes one)."," Then, we convolve that distribution with a Gaussian distribution with $\sigma_{\mathrm{obs},c,p}$ (where $\sigma_{\mathrm{obs},c} + = \sqrt{2} \sigma_{\mathrm{obs},p}$ since the former includes two position angles and the latter includes one)." + In this simple limit. for small Tobwepe We expect an observed correlation U4 ," In this simple limit, for small $\sigma_{\mathrm{obs},c,p}$, we expect an observed correlation = 0.5 + - ]." +"This reduces. to. σος65,4,=feos?85. as ω-- approaches zero."," This reduces to $\langle\cos^2\theta\rangle_\mathrm{obs}=\langle\cos^2{\theta}\rangle$ as $\sigma_{\mathrm{obs},c,p}$ approaches zero." + Following ?.. if we assume that the position angle errors are typically ~15 deg. then the correlations are reduced by ~15 per cent.," Following \cite{2010MNRAS.405.2023N}, if we assume that the position angle errors are typically $\sim 15$ deg, then the correlations are reduced by $\sim 15$ per cent." + Fhis reduction cannot account for the apparent dilference between theory. ancl observation in Fig. 2..," This reduction cannot account for the apparent difference between theory and observation in Fig. \ref{fig:point_results}," + which means that reconciling this detection with the theory will require more detailed modeling of observational systematic errors., which means that reconciling this detection with the theory will require more detailed modeling of observational systematic errors. + Finally. we consider the impact. of excluding. those clusters that are within lo of being round and therefore have poorly defined. position angles.," Finally, we consider the impact of excluding those clusters that are within $1\sigma$ of being round and therefore have poorly defined position angles." + Phere are two options o consider., There are two options to consider. + The first is that those clusters truly ave round (tvpicallvy cluster dark matter halos are. triaxial in A’- σον simulations. but could. appear nearly. round. clue to »ojection at certain position angles).," The first is that those clusters truly are round (typically cluster dark matter halos are triaxial in $N$ -body simulations, but could appear nearly round due to projection at certain position angles)." + In that case. the worctical predictions for the pointing and correlation angle μαalistics include a contribution of zero from such. round ‘lusters. and our exclusion of them will artificially inflate 1 signal.," In that case, the theoretical predictions for the pointing and correlation angle statistics include a contribution of zero from such round clusters, and our exclusion of them will artificially inflate the signal." + “Phe second option is that the clusters are not round. but that they appear so due to noise given that vpically only 56 galaxies are used to define the shape: us option likely represents the majority. of the clusters ju were excluded.," The second option is that the clusters are not round, but that they appear so due to noise given that typically only 5–6 galaxies are used to define the shape; this option likely represents the majority of the clusters that were excluded." + In that case. the theoretical predictions include some real alignment signal for these clusters. which cannot be measured in reality since their position angles are too noisy.," In that case, the theoretical predictions include some real alignment signal for these clusters, which cannot be measured in reality since their position angles are too noisy." + Lowe were to include them. it would. dilute the measured signal.," If we were to include them, it would dilute the measured signal." + EExeluding them is the proper choice in this case. and as lone as those clusters that are excluded are a representative subsample with respect to intrinsic alignment properties. then it should not cause any bias in the signal.," Excluding them is the proper choice in this case, and as long as those clusters that are excluded are a representative subsample with respect to intrinsic alignment properties, then it should not cause any bias in the signal." + Nonetheless. future work should include a more careful simulation with such effects. clirecthy incorporated before generating theoretical predictions.," Nonetheless, future work should include a more careful simulation with such effects directly incorporated before generating theoretical predictions." + In this paper. we have presented a strong detection. of ealaxy cluster intrinsic alignments to very large scales of 100h tAlpe. representing a tendency of clusters to. point preferentially towards other clusters.," In this paper, we have presented a strong detection of galaxy cluster intrinsic alignments to very large scales of $100h^{-1}$ Mpc, representing a tendency of clusters to point preferentially towards other clusters." + Depending on the method used to select clusters ancl assign photometric redshifts. the streneth of the detection (averaged: over 1]«Hιθ0ή IMpe) ranges [rom Ga to 10e.," Depending on the method used to select clusters and assign photometric redshifts, the strength of the detection (averaged over $14-5 M_{\odot}$ must have contributed gas to the SG formation process." + Thus. if the seed black hole accretes at close to the Eddington rate during this time. its mass will grow by a factor of ~10100. leacling. bx the eud of the SC. formation phase. to a final black hole mass of Alpi~teTohAL...," Thus, if the seed black hole accretes at close to the Eddington rate during this time, its mass will grow by a factor of $\sim 10-100$ , leading, by the end of the SG formation phase, to a final black hole mass of $M_{BH} \sim 10^3-10^4~M_{\odot}$." + Several aspects of the scenario just prescuted merit urther discussion aud exploration., $~~$ Several aspects of the scenario just presented merit further discussion and exploration. + We consider first the effect on the cooling flow of the enerev radiated by the accreting black hole., We consider first the effect on the cooling flow of the energy radiated by the accreting black hole. + To address lis issue we follow the analysis of black hole outflow oeseuted by Wine (2003. 2005). m which it is shown hat the wind produced by the black hole sweeps up he surrounding gas iuto an expanding shell.," To address this issue we follow the analysis of black hole outflow presented by King (2003, 2005), in which it is shown that the wind produced by the black hole sweeps up the surrounding gas into an expanding shell." + Because of effective euergv losses due to inverse Compton scattering. he shell expands in the momeutuni-conservius regine.," Because of effective energy losses due to inverse Compton scattering, the shell expands in the momentum-conserving regime." + Under these conditions (sce ine 2003. 2005). in order or the momentum flux from a black hole accreting at the Eddington rate to overcome eravity aud expel the shell roni the cluster. the black hole mass iust be larger than Iere. & is the electron scattering opacity. fy is the fraction of the total cluster mass in the form of gas. and it has been assmmed that the eas is enmibedded imu an isothermal svstem with velocity cliispersion 9.," Under these conditions (see King 2003, 2005), in order for the momentum flux from a black hole accreting at the Eddington rate to overcome gravity and expel the shell from the cluster, the black hole mass must be larger than Here, $\kappa$ is the electron scattering opacity, $f_g$ is the fraction of the total cluster mass in the form of gas, and it has been assumed that the gas is embedded in an isothermal system with velocity dispersion $\sigma$." +" Asstuning σz20kms (the smallest value for which the AGB ejecta cau be retained) and f,z:0.05 (D'Excole et al.", Assuming $\sigma \gtorder 20~\hbox{km/s}$ (the smallest value for which the AGB ejecta can be retained) and $f_g\approx0.05$ (D'Ercole et al. + 2008). we fud Ap;Z101A... uch larger than the assumed nass of our initial seed black hole.," 2008), we find $M_{BH,crit} \gtorder 10^4 M_{\odot}$, much larger than the assumed mass of our initial seed black hole." + Thus feedback from the accreting black hole isnot sufficient to alter significantly the elobal dvuaiuices of the cooling flow or the SC star formation process., Thus feedback from the accreting black hole is sufficient to alter significantly the global dynamics of the cooling flow or the SG star formation process. + On the other haud. the effects of feedback may sienificautly alter the local gas dynamics in the vicinity of the black hole.," On the other hand, the effects of feedback may significantly alter the local gas dynamics in the vicinity of the black hole." + For example. recent detailed 2-D hvcdvodvuamical models of accretion outo a LOO AL... seed black hole in a dense protogalactic cloud (Milosavljevic et al.," For example, recent detailed 2-D hydrodynamical models of accretion onto a 100 $M_{\odot}$ seed black hole in a dense protogalactic cloud (Milosavljevic et al." + 2009) show iutermuttent accretion. reducing the uet accretion rate to about 1/3 of Eddineton.," 2009) show intermittent accretion, reducing the net accretion rate to about $1/3$ of Eddington." + Such a reduction in the mean accretion rate in our case would reduce the erowth of the seed black hole to a factor 25 for the range of jj values adopted in refsec:bh.., Such a reduction in the mean accretion rate in our case would reduce the growth of the seed black hole to a factor $\sim2-5$ for the range of $\eta$ values adopted in \\ref{sec:bh}. + We note here that during the accretion phase the black hole will be very Iuniuous aud might be observed as a (possibly intermittent) ultraluniuous X-ray source (CLA)., We note here that during the accretion phase the black hole will be very luminous and might be observed as a (possibly intermittent) ultraluminous X-ray source (ULX). + We caution however that. before linking this scenario to the ULXs observed in nearby. voung massive clusters (see e.g. Portegies Zwart et al.," We caution however that, before linking this scenario to the ULXs observed in nearby young massive clusters (see e.g. Portegies Zwart et al." + 2010). one must first verity whether these clusters (1) meet the concitions to form a seed black hole. (2) axe sufficieutlv massive aud (3) have the structural properties required for SG. star formation.," 2010), one must first verify whether these clusters (1) meet the conditions to form a seed black hole, (2) are sufficiently massive and (3) have the structural properties required for SG star formation." + A second important issue is the possiblerelation between the IMDITI amass and the curent structural properties of the pareut cluster., A second important issue is the possiblerelation between the IMBH mass and the current structural properties of the parent cluster. +assume that the gas has a density of 0.020m* and velocity/sound speed of I0kms..,assume that the gas has a density of $0.02 \pcmcu$ and velocity/sound speed of $10^3 \kmps$. +. With a typical bolometric correction of 10 in the 0.5—7 keV band for sources at low Eddington rate (Vasudevan Fabian 2007). most of our sources have X-ray luminosities close to that expected from Bondi accretion (Fig. 8).," With a typical bolometric correction of 10 in the 0.5–7 keV band for sources at low Eddington rate (Vasudevan Fabian 2007), most of our sources have X-ray luminosities close to that expected from Bondi accretion (Fig. \ref{fig:luminosity}) )," + especially when variations in velocity ete., especially when variations in velocity etc. + are considered., are considered. + Where there are mini-haloes. and it is plausible that they all have some form of mini-halo due to central stellar mass loss. then the expected," Where there are mini-haloes, and it is plausible that they all have some form of mini-halo due to central stellar mass loss, then the expected" +multiplying the amplitudes by f). where Var(f) is total variance of the data f.,"multiplying the amplitudes by $f$ ), where $f$ ) is total variance of the data $f$." + This ensures the powers follow à X5 distribution when the lighteurve is dominated. by (measurement) white noise eeach point is independent and. randomly taken from. the initial lux distribution)., This ensures the powers follow a $\chi^2_2$ distribution when the lightcurve is dominated by (measurement) white noise each point is independent and randomly taken from the initial flux distribution). + The optical power spectra typically showed power at low frequencies ancl white noise at high frequencies., The optical power spectra typically showed power at low frequencies and white noise at high frequencies. + In these cases we divided by the average power at the frequencies where measurement. noise dominates to recover the AS statistics., In these cases we divided by the average power at the frequencies where measurement noise dominates to recover the $\chi^2_2$ statistics. + The Fourier zunplitudes give the fractional variance per frequency. bin and. after subtraction of the constant white noise component. we plot the power [requenev in (dimensionless) units of rns to highlight the timescales with significant variability ancl ease comparison with the N-rav PDS (Fig.," The Fourier amplitudes give the fractional variance per frequency bin and, after subtraction of the constant white noise component, we plot the power $\times$ frequency in (dimensionless) units of $^2$ to highlight the timescales with significant variability and ease comparison with the X-ray PDS (Fig." + 3)., 3). + The low duty evele of the data acquisition. scheme introduces large amounts of spurious power in a Fourier ranslorm covering several frames., The low duty cycle of the data acquisition scheme introduces large amounts of spurious power in a Fourier transform covering several frames. + To circumvent this »oblem. we separated the calculation of the power spectrum into two parts so that the transformed lighteurves had duty eveles close to10074.," To circumvent this problem, we separated the calculation of the power spectrum into two parts so that the transformed lightcurves had duty cycles close to." +.. At high frequencies. we computed a rower spectrum of the images in cach frame separately. then averaged the power spectra of all the frames.," At high frequencies, we computed a power spectrum of the images in each frame separately, then averaged the power spectra of all the frames." + Since there are »etween 46 to 48 images (photometry points) in cach [rame with a time resolution of 5 ms (white light) to 100 ms )). he resulting frequency range is about 5.100 Lz (white light) or 0.24.8 Hz (Lo). depending upon the observational setup (sce Tab.," Since there are between 46 to 48 images (photometry points) in each frame with a time resolution of 5 ms (white light) to 100 ms ), the resulting frequency range is about 5–100 Hz (white light) or 0.2–4.8 Hz ), depending upon the observational setup (see Tab." + 2)., 2). + At lower frequencies we took the average Lux of each frame (the sum of all images in a frame) and computed he power spectrum of the resulting lighteurve., At lower frequencies we took the average flux of each frame (the sum of all images in a frame) and computed the power spectrum of the resulting lightcurve. + The resulting requeney range is about 105 0.05 Lz (see Tab., The resulting frequency range is about $10^{-3}$ –0.05 Hz (see Tab. + 2)., 2). + The combined power spectrum is free of power leakage at the expense of a loss in frequency resolution and coverage., The combined power spectrum is free of power leakage at the expense of a loss in frequency resolution and coverage. + A uigh frequencies. the averaging of the individual spectra diminish the measured power from a highly coherent signal. cause the contributions from each frame are not summe in-phase.," At high frequencies, the averaging of the individual spectra diminish the measured power from a highly coherent signal, because the contributions from each frame are not summed in-phase." + Significant power is present in all of the datasets a very low frequencies (below 310 LLz in white light anc 19 Lz in Lla)) except during the short August 3 oobservation., Significant power is present in all of the datasets at very low frequencies (below $3\times 10^{-3}$ Hz in white light and $10^{-3}$ Hz in ) except during the short August 3 observation. + The total rims., The total r.m.s. + of the Liekcring is estimatec by integrating over the frequencies where power is detecte above the 3e single trial level., of the flickering is estimated by integrating over the frequencies where power is detected above the $\sigma$ single trial level. + We obtain values. of rans. (, We obtain values of r.m.s. ( +see ‘Tab.,see Tab. + 2) which are consistent with the standard deviation of the 32 s binned lighteurve., 2) which are consistent with the standard deviation of the 32 s binned lightcurve. + Phe optica variability is about an order of magnitude smaller than tha seen in the X-ray lighteurves on the same frequency range., The optical variability is about an order of magnitude smaller than that seen in the X-ray lightcurves on the same frequency range. + At higher frequencies. statistically significant power is detected. in the white light observation of Aug. 3. when XN-22 was on the horizontal branch with a veh X-rav flux.," At higher frequencies, statistically significant power is detected in the white light observation of Aug. 3, when 2 was on the horizontal branch with a high X-ray flux." + The total r.nis., The total r.m.s. + is about (0.02OTF Liz)., is about (0.02--0.07 Hz). + Unfortunatelv. this is the only detection. of optical variability at high frequency in our limited. dataset.," Unfortunately, this is the only detection of optical variability at high frequency in our limited dataset." + Independent confirmation would be desirable., Independent confirmation would be desirable. +" Phe very low requency power in both optical and. X-rays is reasonably approximated by D,7&? UD.cp in Fig.", The very low frequency power in both optical and X-rays is reasonably approximated by $P_\nu \sim \nu^{-2}$ $\nu P_\nu \sim \nu^{-1}$ in Fig. + 3)., 3). + We obtained an upper limit to the lickering power in the cases where none was detected: by calculating the total rons., We obtained an upper limit to the flickering power in the cases where none was detected by calculating the total r.m.s. + of power with this particular shape that would have vielded a 3m detection. (tvpically a ewἄν που Tab.," of power with this particular shape that would have yielded a $\sigma$ detection (typically a few, see Tab." + 2)., 2). + We also computed 3o upper limits to the ros., We also computed $\sigma$ upper limits to the r.m.s. + of a sinusoidal signal., of a sinusoidal signal. + Both of these upper limits take into account the number of trials in the frequency range., Both of these upper limits take into account the number of trials in the frequency range. + ALL of the results may be found in Tab., All of the results may be found in Tab. + 2., 2. + We cross-correlated each of the nine simultaneous X-ray. and optical datasets (Lab., We cross-correlated each of the nine simultaneous X-ray and optical datasets (Tab. + 1)., 1). + The X-ray data. which have the highest time resolution. were corrected to the local Palomar time and rebinned in an identical way to the optical data set. vielding two continuous lighteurves with the same resolution (Af= 5. 10 or 100119).," The X-ray data, which have the highest time resolution, were corrected to the local Palomar time and rebinned in an identical way to the optical data set, yielding two continuous lightcurves with the same resolution $\Delta t=$ 5, 10 or 100ms)." + The cross-correlation function at a lag AM is delined as (e.g. Exdelson&νο]1988)): where o is the optical lighteurve. w the X-ray. the bar symbolises the average of the dataset and e are the standard deviations.," The cross-correlation function at a lag $k\Delta t$ is defined as (e.g. \citealt{krolik}) ): where $o$ is the optical lightcurve, $x$ the X-ray, the bar symbolises the average of the dataset and $\sigma$ are the standard deviations." + C'(AzM) is an average over the AL pairs of points which are AM apart., $C(k\Delta t)$ is an average over the $M$ pairs of points which are $k\Delta t$ apart. + νο variance of the AL averaged discrete correlations gives an estimate of the error on C'., The variance of the $M$ averaged discrete correlations gives an estimate of the error on $C$. + The above is efficiently computed in Fourier space for continuous lichteurves with the same 2M: where E ijs the (fast) Fourier transform. « ijs the conjugate and the v are window functions (a timeseries with value 1: when data are taken. 0 elsewhere).," The above is efficiently computed in Fourier space for continuous lightcurves with the same $\Delta t$: where $\rm F$ is the (fast) Fourier transform, $\star$ is the conjugate and the $w$ are window functions (a timeseries with value 1 when data are taken, 0 elsewhere)." + There were no obvious trends on timescales 210 min where the datasets are not long enough to clearly establish correlations., There were no obvious trends on timescales $\gsim$ 10 min where the datasets are not long enough to clearly establish correlations. + For the ceross-correlations below 10 min. we subtracted piecewise linear fits in 600 s increments to the datasets to smooth out anv underlying long timescale variation.," For the cross-correlations below 10 min, we subtracted piecewise linear fits in 600 s increments to the datasets to smooth out any underlying long timescale variation." + The X-ray and optical data did not show any significant. correlations down to 5 ms (100 ms)., The X-ray and optical data did not show any significant correlations down to 5 ms (100 ms). + Cross-correlating with cdillerent energv. selected N-rav. lighteurves (2.05.7 keV. 5.79.8 keV. 9.8 keV and above) gave identical results.," Cross-correlating with different energy selected X-ray lightcurves (2.0–5.7 keV, 5.7–9.8 keV, 9.8 keV and above) gave identical results." + Our dataset is consistent with previous studies reporting variations in the optical continuum of N-22 of ~0.5 mag in davs. —0.1 mag in hours and ~0.05 mag in minutes (Ixristianetal.1967:Ixruszewski1974:WilvachlovBeskinctal. 1979)).," Our dataset is consistent with previous studies reporting variations in the optical continuum of 2 of $\sim$ 0.5 mag in days, $\sim$ 0.1 mag in hours and $\sim$ 0.05 mag in minutes \citealt{kristian,kru74,kilyachkov,beskin}) )." + Orbital ellipsoidal modulation aside. there are few. well-established features in the optical variability of X-22.," Orbital ellipsoidal modulation aside, there are few well-established features in the optical variability of 2." + There is a trend for the continuum to become bluer in C-D as N-22 becomes brighter (1- Vl staving ~ constant: Lvutvi&Sunvaey1976:Daskoet 1976)).," There is a trend for the continuum to become bluer in $U$ $B$ as 2 becomes brighter $B$ $V$ staying $\sim$ constant; \citealt{lyutyi,basko}) )." + Varving lluxes and EWILM on timescales = 1 hr were also noticed early on in Ho. L2. A4686 and the Bowen blend. Johnson&Colson1969:Cowleyctal. 1979)).," Varying fluxes and FWHM on timescales $\gsim$ 1 hr were also noticed early on in $\alpha$, $\beta$, $\lambda$ 4686 and the Bowen blend \citealt{johnson,cowley}) )." + The evolution from the horizontal to the Laring branches in Cve N-2 like sources has been proposed to reflect an increasing mass accretion rate in the disc (see discussion in Llomanetal. 2002))., The evolution from the horizontal to the flaring branches in Cyg X-2 like sources has been proposed to reflect an increasing mass accretion rate in the disc (see discussion in \citealt{homan}) ). + This could be due to Ductuations in the mass transfer rate from the donor star or to Lluctuations in the angular momentum transport. processes. presumably on the disc viscous timescale.," This could be due to fluctuations in the mass transfer rate from the donor star or to fluctuations in the angular momentum transport processes, presumably on the disc viscous timescale." + Interestingly.," Interestingly," +on redshift of stellar mass. luminosity. colour. SER. SSER and metallicity of the observed. host galaxies compiled. by Savaglioetal.(2009). over the redshift range 0<2«3.,"on redshift of stellar mass, luminosity, colour, SFR, SSFR and metallicity of the observed host galaxies compiled by \citet{Sav09} over the redshift range $0 < z < 3$." + Our main findings are: Our results are. mainly a consequence of the joint requirements to have high star formation activity to ensure observability and to reproduce the current. distribution of stellar masses of observed. host. galaxies., Our main findings are: Our results are mainly a consequence of the joint requirements to have high star formation activity to ensure observability and to reproduce the current distribution of stellar masses of observed host galaxies. + However. within the current constrains. galaxies with high masses would be too metal-rich. to. produce LORBs ancl low mass systenis would have low probability of being observed.," However, within the current constrains, galaxies with high masses would be too metal-rich to produce LGRBs and low mass systems would have low probability of being observed." + LE the observed sample were modified by the incorporation of other galaxics. [or example clusty hosts. then our model would need to be reacljustecl accordinglv.," If the observed sample were modified by the incorporation of other galaxies, for example dusty hosts, then our model would need to be readjusted accordingly." + We thank M.IZ. De Rossi and Gerard. Lemson for helping us to manage theSiulalHion. and Sandra Savaglio for her useful comments and. suggestions.," We thank M.E. De Rossi and Gerard Lemson for helping us to manage the, and Sandra Savaglio for her useful comments and suggestions." + This work was partially supported by grants PIC'T 2005-32342. ιο 2006-245 Max Planck. and PIC’P 2006-2015 from Argentine ANPCVT.," This work was partially supported by grants PICT 2005-32342, PICT 2006-245 Max Planck, and PICT 2006-2015 from Argentine ANPCyT." +will be confused (SNR. supersolt sources. LALXBs). ancl only a very rough separation on the basis of hard. color will be possible.,"will be confused (SNR, supersoft sources, LMXBs), and only a very rough separation on the basis of hard color will be possible." + The soft sources identified in Section 4. as supernova remnants have considerably less scalter in their luminosities than do sources with //1>-0.6 — Lie. a higher fraction of the sources in the LMXD. part of the diagram have luminosities >10° erg !., The soft sources identified in Section \ref{sec:id} as supernova remnants have considerably less scatter in their luminosities than do sources with $H1>$ -0.6 – i.e. a higher fraction of the sources in the LMXB part of the diagram have luminosities $> 10^{37}$ erg $^{-1}$. + This is demonstrated in Figure 7.., This is demonstrated in Figure \ref{fig:colors_lumin}. + The left panel shows the soft X-ray color plotted as a function of luminosity [or MIOI ancl M32., The left panel shows the soft X-ray color plotted as a function of luminosity for M101 and M83. +" This difference in the distribution of luminosities in LMXD and ""soft"" sources is significant: a AS test gives the probability that they are drawn from the same distribution as 6xLO+.", This difference in the distribution of luminosities in LMXB and “soft” sources is significant; a KS test gives the probability that they are drawn from the same distribution as $6\times10^{-4}$. + The larger scatter in the luminosities of sources with Hl —0.5is naturally explained if many of these objects are accreting binaries., The larger scatter in the luminosities of sources with $H1>-0.5$ is naturally explained if many of these objects are accreting binaries. +" Binaries can reach much higher huminosities (especially in a flare state) than is tvpically observed in evolved SNR. ( 109-107"" erg 4).", Binaries can reach much higher luminosities (especially in a flare state) than is typically observed in evolved SNR ( $10^{36}$ $10^{37}$ erg $^{-1}$ ). + The X-rav. luminosities of the soft sources are (vpical of brighter SNR: there are certainly other soft sources below our detection threshold., The X-ray luminosities of the soft sources are typical of brighter SNR; there are certainly other soft sources below our detection threshold. + Several of the brightest soft sources have very extreme colors (IL1—-1) and have colors and luminosities characteristic of supersoft sources (Ixaliabka.Pietsch.&Hasinger 1994).., Several of the brightest soft sources have very extreme colors (H1=-1) and have colors and luminosities characteristic of supersoft sources \citep{kah94}. . + These are probably accretion powered., These are probably accretion powered. + The right panel of Figure 7 shows the Iuminosity plot for X-ray hare color., The right panel of Figure \ref{fig:colors_lumin} shows the luminosity plot for X-ray hard color. + This plot suggests that sources with the hardest colors (47/2> 0.2. IIMXD candidates) have sinaller scatter than less extreme sources.," This plot suggests that sources with the hardest colors $H2\ge$ 0.2, HMXB candidates) have smaller scatter than less extreme sources." + A [x-9 test shows that the. Iuminositv. distributions of the hardest sources is significantlv different. from those in the LMXD part of the diagram (the probability that thev are drawn [rom the same distribution is 5x10°., A K-S test shows that the luminosity distributions of the hardest sources is significantly different from those in the LMXB part of the diagram (the probability that they are drawn from the same distribution is $5\times10^{-5}$. + The huninosity function of LMXD sources in the Alilky Way extends to higher luminosities than the IIMXD huminosityv function (Grimm.Gillanov.&Sunvaev2001).. consistent with what is observed here.," The luminosity function of LMXB sources in the Milky Way extends to higher luminosities than the HMXB luminosity function \citep{grimm01}, consistent with what is observed here." + We note. however. (hat extremely Iuminous sources tentatively associated with IAINBs are seen in starburst galaxies (Zezas&Fabbiano2002:οἱal2001:Prestwich2001).," We note, however, that extremely luminous sources tentatively associated with HMXBs are seen in starburst galaxies \citep{zez02,fab01,prestwich01}." +. If the soft sources discussed in Section 4d. are supernova remnants. thev should show little or no evidence lor variability.," If the soft sources discussed in Section \ref{sec:id} are supernova remnants, they should show little or no evidence for variability." + When SNR. are voung (< 1000 vears) several emission mechanisms might contribute to the X-ray. emission. and the (ux may be variable 1995).," When SNR are young $\le$ 1000 years) several emission mechanisms might contribute to the X-ray emission, and the flux may be variable \citep{schl95}." +. However. once (he remnant enters the adiabatic phase the luminosity should decline eracduallv (Jones.S11ithi.&Straka1981:Laanilton.Chevalier.Sarazin1933).," However, once the remnant enters the adiabatic phase the luminosity should decline gradually \citep{JSS81, ham83}." +. In contrast. accretion-powered supersoft sources are known to be variable ((xahabka.Pietsch.1994:IXongetal. 2002).. and detection of variability in a large fraction of the soft. sources would support the hypothesisthat thev are accretion-powerecl," In contrast, accretion-powered supersoft sources are known to be variable \citep{kah94,kong02}, and detection of variability in a large fraction of the soft sources would support the hypothesisthat they are accretion-powered." + Both MIOLI and M83 have, Both M101 and M83 have +universe sienilicantlv decrease wilh increasing bhuminositv.,universe significantly decrease with increasing luminosity. + Di (his letter we point out that two correction have to be made to the samples to study of the fraction of obscured quasars., In this letter we point out that two correction have to be made to the samples to study of the fraction of obscured quasars. + The corrections are: a) radio loud AGNs have to be excluded since their X-ray emission might be dominated by the jet component thus the measured luminosity ancl (he obscuration does not reflect the intrinsic values in the nuclei: b) Compton thick sources have to be excluded {oo since their soft ganna rav. emission are also strongly attenuated by Compton scattering and their intrinsic huminosities are hard to estimate., The corrections are: a) radio loud AGNs have to be excluded since their X-ray emission might be dominated by the jet component thus the measured luminosity and the obscuration does not reflect the intrinsic values in the nuclei; b) Compton thick sources have to be excluded too since their soft gamma ray emission are also strongly attenuated by Compton scattering and their intrinsic luminosities are hard to estimate. + After the corrections. we find only marginal decrease in the fraction of obscured. AGN with huninositv in the local universe.," After the corrections, we find only marginal decrease in the fraction of obscured AGN with luminosity in the local universe." + Larger samples are required (o reach a more robust conclusion., Larger samples are required to reach a more robust conclusion. + Bassani et al. (, Bassani et al. ( +"2006) provides an AGN sample selected in the 20 100 keV band with the IBIS on INTEGRAL,",2006) provides an AGN sample selected in the 20 – 100 keV band with the IBIS on $INTEGRAL$. +" The sample contains 62 active galactic nuclei (14 of them are unclassified) above a flux limit of ~1.5x10H eres ? ',", The sample contains 62 active galactic nuclei (14 of them are unclassified) above a flux limit of $\sim 1.5\times10^{-11}$ ergs $^{-2}$ $^{-1}$. + BOG listed the available column densities (obtained [rom archival X-ray spectra) lor 35 sources will redshifts., B06 listed the available column densities (obtained from archival X-ray spectra) for 35 sources with redshifts. + In this letter we provicle an updated list of Ny (and relerences) wilh more recent measurements available in literature (mostly from Chandra or IXMM. observations. Table 1)!.," In this letter we provide an updated list of $N_H$ (and references) with more recent measurements available in literature (mostly from $Chandra$ or $XMM$ observations, Table 1)." +". Within (his subsample. 10 are radio loud (including five blazars). five are Compton-thick (Nj,>107! 7). the rest 20 are radio quiet and Compton-thin."," Within this subsample, 10 are radio loud (including five blazars), five are Compton-thick $_{H} \geqslant 10^{24}$ $^{-2}$ ), the rest 20 are radio quiet and Compton-thin." + The luminosities in the 0. 100 keV band were ealeulated by assuming a Crab-like spectrum., The luminosities in the 20 – 100 keV band were calculated by assuming a Crab-like spectrum. +" The first 3 months of the SWIFT Durst Alert Telescope (BAT) high Galactic Intitude survev provide a sample of 14. 195 keV band selected sources (M05). with a flux limit of ~ H eres 7s ! and ~2.7 confidence) positional uncertainties for the faintest sources,", The first 3 months of the $SWIFT$ Burst Alert Telescope (BAT) high Galactic latitude survey provide a sample of 14 – 195 keV band selected sources (M05) with a flux limit of $\sim$ $^{-11}$ ergs $^{-2}$ $^{-1}$ and $\sim 2\arcmin.7$ confidence) positional uncertainties for the faintest sources. + of the 66 higb-Iatitude sources were identified., of the 66 high-latitude sources were identified. + Twelve are Galactic-tvpe sources. and 44 are identified with known AGNs.," Twelve are Galactic-type sources, and 44 are identified with known AGNs." + The luminosities in the 14. 195 keV. band. were calculated by: assuming a tvpical power-law spectrum (D~ 1.7)., The luminosities in the 14 – 195 keV band were calculated by assuming a typical power-law spectrum $\Gamma \sim 1.7$ ). + MOS listed the absorption column densitv derived from literature or archive N-raw spectra for 39 AGNs., M05 listed the absorption column density derived from literature or archive X-ray spectra for 39 AGNs. +" We also provide an updated list of Ny, (and references) will more recent measurements available in literature", We also provide an updated list of $N_H$ (and references) with more recent measurements available in literature +one mass resolution was simulated in this case. corresponding to npa=11325⋅1075∣∙⊥M. and m;=L5−10>hn7M. for. dark matter and gas within the high-resolution region. respectively.,"one mass resolution was simulated in this case, corresponding to $m_{\rm DM}=1.13\times +10^9\,h^{-1}{\rm M}_\odot$ and $m_{\rm gas}=1.7\times 10^8\,h^{-1}{\rm + M}_\odot$ for dark matter and gas within the high–resolution region, respectively." + As such. this mass resolution is about 4 times better than the LR runs. and therefore lies intermediate between the MR and the HR runs of#1.," As such, this mass resolution is about 4 times better than the LR runs, and therefore lies intermediate between the MR and the HR runs of." +. The softening length is set to «14Oh Κρο fixed in physical units below 2=5. while it is kept fixed in comoving units at higher redshift.," The softening length is set to $\epsilon_{\rm Pl}=5.0\, h^{-1}$ kpc, fixed in physical units below $z=5$, while it is kept fixed in comoving units at higher redshift." + The reference runs for clusters of assume that 50 per cent of the energy provided by SN G.e. half of that used for the #1)) is carried by winds., The reference runs for clusters of assume that 50 per cent of the energy provided by SN (i.e. half of that used for the ) is carried by winds. +" This gives a wind speed of e,&340kms.1.", This gives a wind speed of $v_w\simeq 340\vel$. + Unless otherwise stated. our analysis presented in this paper is restricted to the CL5 and CL6 simulations out of the 20 clusters of the full#2.," Unless otherwise stated, our analysis presented in this paper is restricted to the CL5 and CL6 simulations out of the 20 clusters of the full." +. We note that for all of our simulations. we set the smallest allowed value for the SPH smoothing length to ον/4.," We note that for all of our simulations, we set the smallest allowed value for the SPH smoothing length to $\epsilon_{\rm + Pl}/4$." + In summary. our two sets of simulated. clusters differ in the following aspects: We will use the convention that a certain simulation of each cluster is labeled by the name of the cluster itself. followed. when required. by a label which specifies the resolution used.," In summary, our two sets of simulated clusters differ in the following aspects: We will use the convention that a certain simulation of each cluster is labeled by the name of the cluster itself, followed, when required, by a label which specifies the resolution used." + In this way. CLI-MR will indicate the reference run of medium-resolution of the CLI cluster from#1.. while CLS will designate the reference run of this cluster from#2.," In this way, CL1-MR will indicate the reference run of medium–resolution of the CL1 cluster from, while CL5 will designate the reference run of this cluster from." +. For the latter. we do not specify the resolution. since clusters from are simulated at only one resolution.," For the latter, we do not specify the resolution, since clusters from are simulated at only one resolution." + In addition. a further extension of the name of euch run will be provided whenever the run differs from the reference run of the set it belongs to.," In addition, a further extension of the name of each run will be provided whenever the run differs from the reference run of the set it belongs to." + The list of such extensions and their description is given in Table 3.., The list of such extensions and their description is given in Table \ref{tab:tests}. + For instance. CL4+-HR indicates the high-resolution run of the CL4 cluster. using the standard setup of#1.. while CL4-HR-NW stands for the same simulation. but neglecting the effect of galactic winds.," For instance, CL4-HR indicates the high–resolution run of the CL4 cluster, using the standard setup of, while CL4-HR-NW stands for the same simulation, but neglecting the effect of galactic winds." + We show in Figure | the gas density maps of the six simulated clusters within boxes each having a size of 41/4...," We show in Figure \ref{fi:maps} the gas density maps of the six simulated clusters within boxes each having a size of $4R_{\rm + vir}$." + The four clusters from. the are shown .in their. highest. resolution. version., The four clusters from the are shown in their highest resolution version. +. In the first step of our simulation analysis we determine suitable cluster centers., In the first step of our simulation analysis we determine suitable cluster centers. + These are defined as the position of the most bound particle among those grouped together by a FOF algorithm with linking length 6=0.15 tin units of the mean interparticle separation in the high-resolution region)., These are defined as the position of the most bound particle among those grouped together by a FOF algorithm with linking length $b=0.15$ (in units of the mean interparticle separation in the high–resolution region). +" Once the center is identified. we apply a spherical overdensity algorithm to determine the virial radius.2,4."," Once the center is identified, we apply a spherical overdensity algorithm to determine the virial radius,." +".. We here defined this as the radius that encompasses an average density equal to the virial density for the adopted cosmological model. pou(2)=2NGp Gas)=Al(z)Ha]p.ο is the critical density at redshift 2). where the overdensity A,(2) is computed as described by2.. with (0)=100 for the assumed cosmology."," We here defined this as the radius that encompasses an average density equal to the virial density for the adopted cosmological model, $\rho_{\rm vir}(z)=\Delta_c(z)\rho_{c}(z)$ $\rho_c(z)=[H(z)/H_0]^2\rho_{c,0}$ is the critical density at redshift $z$ ), where the overdensity $\Delta_c(z)$ is computed as described by, with $\Delta_c(0)\simeq 100$ for the assumed cosmology." +" The virial mass.Άλι, is simply the mass contained within the virial radius."," The virial mass, is simply the mass contained within the virial radius." + In Table 1.. we provide the typical values ofii. aand mass-weighted temperature.μον. for the six simulated clusters.," In Table \ref{tab:sets}, we provide the typical values of, and mass–weighted temperature, for the six simulated clusters." + Profiles of gas-related quantities are computed within 200iOO equispacedüispae| linearinear radialfal |bins.bin outut tovir.. Startingstartingfrom from ia minimum radius which contains 100 gas particles.," Profiles of gas-related quantities are computed within 200 equispaced linear radial bins, out to, starting from a minimum radius which contains 100 gas particles." + As shown by?.. numerically stable results can be expected for this choice in radiative simulations of galaxy clusters.," As shown by, numerically stable results can be expected for this choice in non--radiative simulations of galaxy clusters." + We identify galaxies in our simulations by applying the SKID to the distribution of star particles., We identify galaxies in our simulations by applying the SKID to the distribution of star particles. + In the following. we provide a short description of our algorithm. while a more detailed discussion and presentation of tests is provided elsewhere (Murante et al.," In the following, we provide a short description of our algorithm, while a more detailed discussion and presentation of tests is provided elsewhere (Murante et al." + 2005. in preparation).," 2005, in preparation)." + Briefly. the SKID algorithm works as follows:," Briefly, the SKID algorithm works as follows:" +Transiting extrasolar plaucts. like IIDI1180733b offer unique opportunities to scrutinize their atuoxpleric content (e.g. Charbonneau et 22002. Vidal-Madgar et 22003).,"Transiting extrasolar planets, like 189733b offer unique opportunities to scrutinize their atmospheric content (e.g., Charbonneau et 2002, Vidal-Madjar et 2003)." + Tn particular. primary transits can reveal tenuous quantities of eas or dust by spectral absorption leading to variations in the apparent planet size as a function of the wavelength.," In particular, primary transits can reveal tenuous quantities of gas or dust by spectral absorption leading to variations in the apparent planet size as a function of the wavelength." + 1159732bb is. presently the vost taveet for such studies because of its nearby iud bright host star. its large absorption depth im its transit helt cive (Bouchy ct 22005). aud a short period (IIébbrard Lecavelicr des Etaugs 2006).," b is presently the best target for such studies because of its nearby and bright host star, its large absorption depth in its transit light curve (Bouchy et 2005), and a short period (Hébbrard Lecavelier des Etangs 2006)." +" Using transit observatious with the ACS camera of the IIubble Space Telescope. the apparent radius of 1159733b las been nieasure from 0.55 to 1.05 nücrous. thus providing the ""ransnmüssion spectrum of the atinosphere (Pout et 22008)."," Using transit observations with the ACS camera of the Hubble Space Telescope, the apparent radius of 189733b has been measured from 0.55 to 1.05 microns, thus providing the “transmission spectrum” of the atmosphere (Pont et 2008)." + Iu this wavelength range. strong features of abundant atomic species aud molecules were predicted but rot detected. leacing Pout et ((2008) to the conclusion that a laze of sub-micron particles is present in the upper atinosphliere of the planet.," In this wavelength range, strong features of abundant atomic species and molecules were predicted but not detected, leading Pont et (2008) to the conclusion that a haze of sub-micron particles is present in the upper atmosphere of the planet." + Tere we use these measurements of the planet radius as a function of the wavelength from 550 to qui., Here we use these measurements of the planet radius as a function of the wavelength from 550 to nm. + Tn Sect., In Sect. + 2. we deseribe how a trausimüssiou spectrum can be interpreted to derive basic quantities., \ref{Interpreting} we describe how a transmission spectrum can be interpreted to derive basic quantities. + We then estimate the temperature of 1189733b from fit to the ACS spectrum and show that the observed absorption can be caused by Ravleigh scattering (Sect. 3))., We then estimate the temperature of 189733b from fit to the ACS spectrum and show that the observed absorption can be caused by Rayleigh scattering (Sect. \ref{Temperature}) ). + Several species that are possibly responsible for the Rayleigh scattering are discussed. aud the correspouding pressure at the absorption level are estimated in Sect. [..," Several species that are possibly responsible for the Rayleigh scattering are discussed, and the corresponding pressure at the absorption level are estimated in Sect. \ref{Rayleigh}." + To interpret fransif spectra. one can use detailed atinosphere models that iuclude temperature. pressure. and composition as a function of the altitude and uunercallv iuteerate the radiative transfer equations to obtain a theoretical spectrum to compare to the observations (o... Ehnreurecich ct 22006).," To interpret transit spectra, one can use detailed atmosphere models that include temperature, pressure, and composition as a function of the altitude and numerically integrate the radiative transfer equations to obtain a theoretical spectrum to compare to the observations (e.g., Ehrenreich et 2006)." + Tere we propose another approach by deriving first-order equations to obtain a better feeling for the basic quantities hat can be obtained from hese lacasurenents., Here we propose another approach by deriving first-order equations to obtain a better feeling for the basic quantities that can be obtained from these measurements. + Following Fortuevs (2005) derivation of the path cheth. the optical depth. r. in a line of sight erazine he planetary Bub at an altitude + is given by 7(À.:)cmG(íAÀ)n(z)VEπΠ ώμο. where Dogs IS the assured lancet radius. Z7 the atinosphere scale height. aud »(:)=DpyycuplLAIT) the volume cusity at the altitude z of the main absorbent with a cross section a(A).," Following Fortney's (2005) derivation of the path length, the optical depth, $\tau$, in a line of sight grazing the planetary limb at an altitude $z$ is given by $\tau(\lambda,z)\approx \sigma(\lambda)n(z)\sqrt{2\pi R_{planet} H}$ , where $R_{planet}$ is the assumed planet radius, $H$ the atmosphere scale height, and $n(z)=n_{(z=0)} exp(-z/H)$ the volume density at the altitude $z$ of the main absorbent with a cross section $\sigma(\lambda)$." + For a cluperature T. Π is given by Π=Τμ where pr is he mean uass of atmospheric particles taken to be 2.3 iues the mass of the proton. aud g the eravitv.," For a temperature $T$, $H$ is given by $ H = k T/\mu g$, where $\mu$ is the mean mass of atmospheric particles taken to be 2.3 times the mass of the proton, and $g$ the gravity." +" Using dlanctary transit measurements. a fit to the light curve xovides the ratio of the effective planetary racius as a πλοίο o| waveleugth to the stellar radius: &,(A)/R"," Using planetary transit measurements, a fit to the light curve provides the ratio of the effective planetary radius as a function of wavelength to the stellar radius: $R_p(\lambda)/R_*$." +" Ποιο we defue Ty bv the optical depth at altitude τν such that a sharp occultiug disk of radius Figsner|leqxoduces the same absorption depth as the planet with its raushicent atinosphiere: iu other words. 0z4,38 defined by"," Here we define $\tau_{eq}$ by the optical depth at altitude $z_{eq}$ such that a sharp occulting disk of radius $R_{planet}+z_{eq}$produces the same absorption depth as the planet with its translucent atmosphere; in other words, $\tau_{eq}$ is defined by" +results from the large number of multiple spirals (Elmegreen propagating simultaneously through the disk during the first ~500 Myr.,"results from the large number of multiple spirals \citep{elmegreen92,rix93,mq06} propagating simultaneously through the disk during the first $\sim500$ Myr." +" Due to the various SS pattern speeds, there are no radii at which the effect of resonance overlap differs distinctly from the rest of the disk (such as the bar’s corotation and OLR)."," Due to the various SS pattern speeds, there are no radii at which the effect of resonance overlap differs distinctly from the rest of the disk (such as the bar's corotation and OLR)." +" Consequently, we observe a smooth distribution of AL in contrast to the case of bar + SS."," Consequently, we observe a smooth distribution of $\Delta L$ in contrast to the case of bar + SS." + Fig., Fig. +" 3 shows a power spectrum displaying the pattern speeds of the m=2 and m=4 (two-armed and four-armed structure) Fourier components, over the whole simulation, of the gSa (top) and gSb (bottom) models."," \ref{fig:omega} shows a power spectrum displaying the pattern speeds of the $m=2$ and $m=4$ (two-armed and four-armed structure) Fourier components, over the whole simulation, of the gSa (top) and gSb (bottom) models." +" Contour levels are indicated for each panel in units of Qr, the ratio of the maximum tangential force to the azimuthally averaged radial force at a given radius."," Contour levels are indicated for each panel in units of $Q_T$, the ratio of the maximum tangential force to the azimuthally averaged radial force at a given radius." +" For both simulations, the SS (rZ5 kpc) spans a range of pattern speeds, always slower than the bar."," For both simulations, the SS $r\ga5$ kpc) spans a range of pattern speeds, always slower than the bar." +" As expected from the results of MF10, the SS pattern speed has little influence on the location of the maxima in the bimodal distribution of AL."," As expected from the results of MF10, the SS pattern speed has little influence on the location of the maxima in the bimodal distribution of $\Delta L$." +" Note that the gSa bar evolves (slows down and extends over time) much more, and that its two-armed SS is twice stronger compared to the gSb model (top left)."," Note that the gSa bar evolves (slows down and extends over time) much more, and that its two-armed SS is twice stronger compared to the gSb model (top left)." +" Despite the slightly stronger gSb bar, the effect on AL for the gSa is much more prominent in the outer disk (Fig.2)) because of the combined effect of the bar and stronger spirals."," Despite the slightly stronger gSb bar, the effect on $\Delta L$ for the gSa is much more prominent in the outer disk \ref{fig:gSall}) ) because of the combined effect of the bar and stronger spirals." + Strong spirals are thus needed for this migration mechanism to be efficient., Strong spirals are thus needed for this migration mechanism to be efficient. +" However, the relation between the strength of the perturbers and the angular momentum redistribution is nonlinear as previously shown by MF10."," However, the relation between the strength of the perturbers and the angular momentum redistribution is nonlinear as previously shown by MF10." +" To determine whether the strong mixing we described above is caused by a deficiency in the resolution of the GalMer simulations, we ran pure N-body collisionless simulations with 107 and 1.27x10? particles in the disk."," To determine whether the strong mixing we described above is caused by a deficiency in the resolution of the GalMer simulations, we ran pure N-body collisionless simulations with $10^7$ and $1.27\times10^5$ particles in the disk." + Full description and details can be found in WozniakandMichel-Dansac(2009)., Full description and details can be found in \cite{wozniak09}. +". With a scale-length of 3.5 kpc, the initial conditions of the disk are comparable to those of the gSb GalMer model (Fig. 2))"," With a scale-length of 3.5 kpc, the initial conditions of the disk are comparable to those of the gSb GalMer model (Fig. \ref{fig:gSall}) )" + but lack a gas component., but lack a gas component. +" These simulations have no halo, which causes a ~30% drop in the RC at ~10 kpc."," These simulations have no halo, which causes a $\sim30\%$ drop in the RC at $\sim10$ kpc." + Fig., Fig. +" 4 shows the changes in angular momentum at t=1 and 3 Gyr for 1.27x10° (top) and 10"" (bottom) disk particles.", \ref{fig:nbody} shows the changes in angular momentum at t=1 and 3 Gyr for $1.27\times10^5$ (top) and $10^7$ (bottom) disk particles. +" At the beginning of the simulations, the effect is stronger for the low-resolution case due to the faster bar formation."," At the beginning of the simulations, the effect is stronger for the low-resolution case due to the faster bar formation." +" However, at f&2 Gyr both the high- and low-resolution runs yield a similar result."," However, at $t\approx2$ Gyr both the high- and low-resolution runs yield a similar result." + This suggests that the magnitude of the radial migration induced by the bar-spiral interaction and the timescale over which it is effective are not strongly dependent on the numerical resolution of the simulations., This suggests that the magnitude of the radial migration induced by the bar-spiral interaction and the timescale over which it is effective are not strongly dependent on the numerical resolution of the simulations. +" We conclude that the properties of the mixing, i.e., its magnitude and timescale, that we infer from the GalMer simulations are only weakly affected by the insufficient resolution."," We conclude that the properties of the mixing, i.e., its magnitude and timescale, that we infer from the GalMer simulations are only weakly affected by the insufficient resolution." + We now investigate whether the resonance overlap mechanism is also efficient in low-mass galaxies., We now investigate whether the resonance overlap mechanism is also efficient in low-mass galaxies. +" Gogartenetal.(2010) showed that although transient spirals can explain extended disks for MW-type galaxies, this mixing mechanism is inefficient for galaxies with RCs of V.~100 km/s, such as NGC 300 and M33."," \citet{gogarten10} showed that although transient spirals can explain extended disks for MW-type galaxies, this mixing mechanism is inefficient for galaxies with RCs of $V_c\sim100$ km/s, such as NGC 300 and M33." +" Nevertheless, both NGC 300 and M33 are observed to have extended radial profiles of up to ten"," Nevertheless, both NGC 300 and M33 are observed to have extended radial profiles of up to ten" +Atmospheric dispersion is not accounted for im our pipeline. but we are aware that in certain conditions (presence of emission lines in the spectrum). it can niic asviuuetry along the elevation axis.,"Atmospheric dispersion is not accounted for in our pipeline, but we are aware that in certain conditions (presence of emission lines in the spectrum), it can mimic asymmetry along the elevation axis." + Such false detection can be avoided by observation at different parallactic aueles., Such false detection can be avoided by observation at different parallactic angles. + The effect of fringe bluriug due to the large baudwith of L' filter can technically be accounted for iu the fitting process., The effect of fringe blurring due to the large bandwith of L' filter can technically be accounted for in the fitting process. + It would require including a loss of füuge coherence ou the edge of the diffraction pattern., It would require including a loss of fringe coherence on the edge of the diffraction pattern. + However. at this stage. the SAAIP pipeline does not iuclude this correction.," However, at this stage, the SAMP pipeline does not include this correction." + It is. however. not seen as critical with the seveu-hole mask. since the diffraction pattern of the 1.2 neter holes are significautly smaller than the coherence cheth (see Fie. 1)).," It is, however, not seen as critical with the seven-hole mask, since the diffraction pattern of the 1.2 meter holes are significantly smaller than the coherence length (see Fig. \ref{Image}) )." + It becomes an acute problem with he znall holes of the 18-hole mask. which then justifics using a narrow band filter.," It becomes an acute problem with the small holes of the 18-hole mask, which then justifies using a narrow band filter." + The complex visibilities consist of amsplitucles and yhases. but for the purposes of binary detection. we vpically rely on the phases only (of the bispectruni).," The complex visibilities consist of amplitudes and phases, but for the purposes of binary detection, we typically rely on the phases only (of the bispectrum)." + This is because of the dependence of absolute visibilities ou the adaptive optics correction., This is because of the dependence of absolute visibilities on the adaptive optics correction. + They are thus harder to calibrate. and are subject to different biases between the science and the calibrator object.," They are thus harder to calibrate, and are subject to different biases between the science and the calibrator object." +" Tlowever. by default. the pipelines also process the power spectra. and estimate fringe visibilities,"," However, by default, the pipelines also process the power spectrum and estimate fringe visibilities." + Performance of SAAS visibility estimation will be the subject of a forthcoming paper., Performance of SAM's visibility estimation will be the subject of a forthcoming paper. + Aperture masking data vields Fourier pliases aud amplitudes., Aperture masking data yields Fourier phases and amplitudes. + They are functionally equivalent to those recovered iu lone-bascline interferometry. aud therefore the same techniques aud software can be applied.," They are functionally equivalent to those recovered in long-baseline interferometry, and therefore the same techniques and software can be applied." + Image reconstruction is a possibility. but to fulfill the difficult requirements of faint companion cletection. direct fitting iu the Fourier domain is essential.," Image reconstruction is a possibility, but to fulfill the difficult requirements of faint companion detection, direct fitting in the Fourier domain is essential." + Modeling the preseuce of a two point-like sources in the Fourier domain is trivial., Modeling the presence of a two point-like sources in the Fourier domain is trivial. + The complex visibility can be written as: where wand e are orthogonal spatial frequency vectors (respectively to the east and to the north). à and à are he right ascension aud declination in radians. aud + is the Hux ratio between the primary aud secoudarv.," The complex visibility can be written as: where $u$ and $v$ are orthogonal spatial frequency vectors (respectively to the east and to the north), $\alpha$ and $\delta$ are the right ascension and declination in radians, and $r$ is the flux ratio between the primary and secondary." + Figure 3 presents the interferometer fiuge phase for a erid of ime models with three differeut angular separations aud hree different flux ratios., Figure \ref{Model} presents the interferometer fringe phase for a grid of nine models with three different angular separations and three different flux ratios. + A direct relationship betweeu he phases and the basic properties of the binary svsteni can be noted., A direct relationship between the phases and the basic properties of the binary system can be noted. + The phases exhibit a sinusoidal curve across the Fourier plane. with the amplitude proportional o the contrast ratio while the period is proportional," The phases exhibit a sinusoidal curve across the Fourier plane, with the amplitude proportional to the contrast ratio while the period is proportional" +"and GRB 090510, which may include a jet break), and we determine the presence of jet breaks in the X-ray afterglows of the BAT and GBM samples using the criteria from ?,, we can evaluate the jet opening angles and collimation-corrected energetics as a function of these populations, as shown in Figure 9..","and GRB 090510, which may include a jet break), and we determine the presence of jet breaks in the X-ray afterglows of the BAT and GBM samples using the criteria from \cite{racusin09}, we can evaluate the jet opening angles and collimation-corrected energetics as a function of these populations, as shown in Figure \ref{fig:energetics}." +" For those GRBs with only lower limits on the jet break we use the time of last detection to determine the lower times,limit on 0;, and therefore also E."," For those GRBs with only lower limits on the jet break times, we use the time of last detection to determine the lower limit on $\theta_j$, and therefore also $E_{\gamma}$ ." +" As demonstrated in ?,, there are several different characteristic times for which one can place limits on jet breaks, and the large error bars on late-time light curve data points can mask jet breaks (see also ?))."," As demonstrated in \cite{racusin09}, there are several different characteristic times for which one can place limits on jet breaks, and the large error bars on late-time light curve data points can mask jet breaks (see also \citealt{curran08}) )." +" However, for Figure 9,, we simply use the time of last detection."," However, for Figure \ref{fig:energetics}, we simply use the time of last detection." +" We have showed that there are observational differences between the BAT, GBM, and LAT samples throughout the previous sections."," We have showed that there are observational differences between the BAT, GBM, and LAT samples throughout the previous sections." +" However, the difficulty lies in out the instrumental selection effects from the physical separatingdifferences between GRBs that produce >100MeV emission, and those that do not."," However, the difficulty lies in separating out the instrumental selection effects from the physical differences between GRBs that produce appreciable $> 100 ~\textrm{MeV}$ emission, and those that do not." + The appreciablemedian and standard deviation of the distributions of the many observational parameters discussed in the previous and following sections are presented for each sample in Table 3.., The median and standard deviation of the distributions of the many observational parameters discussed in the previous and following sections are presented for each sample in Table \ref{tab:medsig}. +" In the following section, we will explore physical explanations for the observable parameter distributions including a calculation of the radiative efficiency, and speculate on the origin of the afterglow luminosity clustering."," In the following section, we will explore physical explanations for the observable parameter distributions including a calculation of the radiative efficiency, and speculate on the origin of the afterglow luminosity clustering." + We also will compare and contrast the other recent studies of the broadband observations of the LAT bursts., We also will compare and contrast the other recent studies of the broadband observations of the LAT bursts. + Our first attempt to explore the underlying physics is by calculating the radiative efficiency of the GRBs at turning their kinetic energy into radiation during the prompt emission., Our first attempt to explore the underlying physics is by calculating the radiative efficiency of the GRBs at turning their kinetic energy into radiation during the prompt emission. +" We follow the formulation of ?,, which derives the kinetic energy from the X-ray and by comparing(£;) the 4-ray prompt afterglowemission observations,output, we can estimatea radiative"," We follow the formulation of \cite{zhang07}, which derives the kinetic energy $E_k$ ) from the X-ray afterglow observations, and by comparing the $\gamma$ -ray prompt emission output, we can estimatea radiative" +"this particular softening both because it is numerically convenient, and because it reduces exactly to the solution for a disk with scale height 8=h/R (with p2X/2h at |z| 3$ Lyman-limit galaxies. +" AccordingC» to these authors it is plausible that ionising radiatiou from voung galaxies can replace QSO ionisation at 21,", According to these authors it is implausible that ionising radiation from young galaxies can replace QSO ionisation at $z>4$. + Another muclie-discussed. possibility is that radiation from stars at red shifts much ereater than 5 (the so-called Population- IIT stars) might make au appreciable coutzibution to P aud be respousible for the reiouisation of the universe at z25., Another much-discussed possibility is that radiation from stars at red shifts much greater than 5 (the so-called Population III stars) might make an appreciable contribution to $\Gamma$ and be responsible for the reionisation of the universe at $z>5$. + Recent discussious of this possibility have been given bv Taman Loeb (1997). Cuedin Ostriker (1997) and Cuedin (1998).," Recent discussions of this possibility have been given by Haiman Loeb (1997), Gnedin Ostriker (1997) and Gnedin (1998)." + An important aspect of this proposal concerns the level of metallicity which would result from the required stellay activity., An important aspect of this proposal concerns the level of metallicity which would result from the required stellar activity. + It is not clear whether this level agrees with observation. especially iu view ofthe low metallicity recently derived by Sougaila (1997) for the Lyman a clouds.," It is not clear whether this level agrees with observation, especially in view of the low metallicity recently derived by Songaila (1997) for the Lyman $\alpha$ clouds." + We cannot go iuto this iutricate question lere.and since we are seckiug au upper linit ou the intergalactic flax of decay plhotous. it will wow be assuiued that most of the iuissng ionising photons at +72toL5 are produced by the cosmological distribution of decaying ueutrinos and not by hot stars.," We cannot go into this intricate question here,and since we are seeking an upper limit on the intergalactic flux of decay photons, it will now be assumed that most of the missing ionising photons at $z\sim 2\; \rm {to}\; 4.5$ are produced by the cosmological distribution of decaying neutrinos and not by hot stars." +" This assumption would enable us to uuderstaud why the usual interpretation of the proximity effect leads to a value of P which is approximately incepeudent of z. If. 2 oy.~2.9DE is of uuthe sa atue general order as Tose then. as z Increases, D; would iucrease as (1|2)?3 while Tose decreases. leaving DP approximately coustaut."," This assumption would enable us to understand why the usual interpretation of the proximity effect leads to a value of $\Gamma$ which is approximately independent of z. If, at $z\sim 2$, $\Gamma_{\nu}$ is of the same general order as $\Gamma_{\rm QSO}$ then, as z increases, $\Gamma_{\nu}$ would increase as ${(1+z)}^{3\over 2}$ while $\Gamma_{\rm QSO}$ decreases, leaving $\Gamma$ approximately constant." +" It would seem that a rough upper Iuuit for D, can be derived by setting P,~22Poso at 2=2."," It would seem that a rough upper limit for $\Gamma_\nu$ can be derived by setting $\Gamma_\nu\sim 2\,\Gamma_{\rm QSO}$ at $z=2$." +" Then. since at this. red shiftκο Pose~410soeDt according. to ILaaret Madau (1996). D, would ~2.101sec| and P—«10.4?see 1, "," Then, since at this red shift $\Gamma_{\rm QSO}\sim\,10^{-12}\,{\rm sec} ^{-1}$ according to Haardt Madau (1996), $\Gamma_\nu$ would $\sim2\times 10^{-12}\,{\rm sec}^{-1}$ and $\Gamma\sim 3\times 10^{- 12}\,{\rm sec} ^{-1}$ ." +This excess ofP over the proximity effect value of ~2«10eet could be attributed to the MIR effect.," This excess of $\Gamma$ over the proximity effect value of $\sim2\times 10^{-12}\, +{\rm sec}^{-1}$ could be attributed to the MR effect." +" Tudeed. since in this picture D, isthe douiuaut contributor to T. the spectrum of the QSO would differ appreciably from that of the backerouud. aud the AIR effect would then be greater than in the pure QSO case (Rees 1990. Sciama 1995)."," Indeed, since in this picture $\Gamma_\nu$ isthe dominant contributor to $\Gamma$ , the spectrum of the QSO would differ appreciably from that of the background, and the MR effect would then be greater than in the pure QSO case (Rees 1990, Sciama 1995)." + Finally. it should be noted that. with our adopted values. P would increase bv a factor," Finally, it should be noted that, with our adopted values, $\Gamma$ would increase by a factor" + 5-ray (HIewishetal.1969).. 2006).. (Lorimeretal.2007;Ruf2009:Durke-Spolaor&Bailes2010:Keaneetal.2011).. (Rossietal.2008)..(Drunthaleretal.2009).. (Giannios&Metzger2011:Bower2011).. (Falckeetal.1999).. (Fiedleretal.1937).. elal.2007).. (Nakar&Piran2011)... (Levinsonal.2011:Bellet2011).. (Ixidaetal.2008:Matsumura2009)..," $\gamma$ \citep{1969Natur.224..472H}, \citep{2006Nature...mcl}, \citep{2007Sci...318..777L,2009GeoRL..3613202R,2010MNRAS.402..855B,2011arXiv1104.2727K}. \citep{2008MNRAS.390..675R},\citep{2009A&A...499L..17B}, \citep{2011arXiv1102.1429G,2011arXiv1103.4328B}, \citep{1999ApJ...514L..17F}, \citep{1987Natur.326..675F}, \citep{2007ApJ...663L..25H}, \citep{2011arXiv1102.1020N}. \citep{2002ApJ...576..923L,2006ApJ...639..331G,2007ApJ...666..346B,2010AJ....140..157B,2011ApJ...728L..14B,2011MNRAS.412..634B,2011arXiv1103.0511B}. \citep{2008NewA...13..519K,2009AJ....138..787M}." +In this work we have examined the structure of accretion flows that includes shocks of more general character than those discussed so lar in the literature (e.g..Chakrabarti1990).,"In this work we have examined the structure of accretion flows that includes shocks of more general character than those discussed so far in the literature \citep[e.g.,][]{Cha90}." +. In particular we have examined whether il is possible to have flows with shocks a( which part of the mass and/or energy fluxes are lost ancl do not participate in the shock transition (this maybe the case in multidimensional shocks or in shocks that involve acceleration of particles that escape Irom the shock region)., In particular we have examined whether it is possible to have flows with shocks at which part of the mass and/or energy fluxes are lost and do not participate in the shock transition (this maybe the case in multidimensional shocks or in shocks that involve acceleration of particles that escape from the shock region). + Such generalized shocks obev jump conditions more general than those of Rankine-IIugoniot and it is notprior? certain if accretion flows can allow for such shocks., Such generalized shocks obey jump conditions more general than those of Rankine-Hugoniot and it is not certain if accretion flows can allow for such shocks. + We have also examined the degree of mass and energy loss allowed that are at the same time consistent with the continuation of the downstream flow through another sonic transition onto the black hole., We have also examined the degree of mass and energy loss allowed that are at the same time consistent with the continuation of the downstream flow through another sonic transition onto the black hole. + In this respect we have focused our study on shocks in which the energy per particle for those escaping the shock (ransilion is greater (lan that of the local gravitational potential., In this respect we have focused our study on shocks in which the energy per particle for those escaping the shock transition is greater than that of the local gravitational potential. + In such a case one can argue (that these particles can escape to infinity producing the jets/winds observed in many accretion-powered svstems., In such a case one can argue that these particles can escape to infinity producing the jets/winds observed in many accretion-powered systems. + We, We +0.,. +"0158. From the narrow Ha emission line measured in the optical spectra presented below, we measure a value of z=0.0157+0.0013 (the error corresponds to anuncertainty of +400 km 51)."," From the narrow $\alpha$ emission line measured in the optical spectra presented below, we measure a value of $z=0.0157\pm 0.0013$ (the error corresponds to anuncertainty of $\pm 400$ km $^{-1}$ )." + Adopting a Hubble constant of Ho = 73.8+2.4 km s! Mpc7! our measured redshift from the spectra of SN 2006V corresponds to a distance of 72.7+5.0 Mpc.," Adopting a Hubble constant of $_0$ = $73.8\pm2.4$ km $^{-1}$ $^{-1}$ \citep{riess11} + our measured redshift from the spectra of SN 2006V corresponds to a distance of $72.7\pm5.0$ Mpc." +" Here we have taken into account peculiar motion corrections (Virgo+GA+Shapley, see Mould et al."," Here we have taken into account peculiar motion corrections (Virgo+GA+Shapley, see Mould et al." +" 2000) and cosmological parameters of Q,,=0.30 and Qa=0.70.", 2000) and cosmological parameters of $\Omega_{m}=0.30$ and $\Omega_{\Lambda}=0.70$. + was discovered on 7.2 March 2006 UT in the Scd galaxyUGC 11057 by the Tenagra Observatory Supernova Search (Trondaletal]2006)., was discovered on 7.2 March 2006 UT in the Scd galaxyUGC 11057 by the Tenagra Observatory Supernova Search \citep{trondal06}. +" With J2000.0 coordinates a= 17°57™13.56°, 6=12°11/03/2, this object was located 17/00 West and 18""22 North from the center of the host galaxy (see Fig. 2))."," With J2000.0 coordinates $\alpha = 17^{\rm h}57^{\rm m}13.56^{\rm s}$ , $\delta = +12^\circ11\arcmin03\farcs2$, this object was located 0 West and 2 North from the center of the host galaxy (see Fig. \ref{gal06au}) )." +" On 13.6 March UT, classified SN 2006au as a Type II SN, and noted a well developed Ha P-Cygni profile."," On 13.6 March UT, \citet{blanc06} classified SN 2006au as a Type II SN, and noted a well developed $\alpha$ P-Cygni profile." +" NED lists a heliocentric redshift to UGC 11057 of z=0.0099, which is in agreement with the value measured from our spectra of z=0.0098+0.0013."," NED lists a heliocentric redshift to UGC 11057 of $z = 0.0099$, which is in agreement with the value measured from our spectra of $z = 0.0098\pm0.0013$." +" Our measured redshift to UGC 11057 corresponds to a distance of 46.2+3.2 Mpc, where we again adopted the above-mentioned cosmology and peculiar motions."," Our measured redshift to UGC 11057 corresponds to a distance of $46.2\pm3.2$ Mpc, where we again adopted the above-mentioned cosmology and peculiar motions." + The organization of this paper is as follows: Section contains brief details regarding the observations and subsequent data reduction techniques; Section ?? presents the broad-band optical and near-infrared photometry; Section ??contains the spectroscopic observations; Section gives our discussion including a comparison with other 1987A-like objects and SNe from BSGs; and this is followed by our conclusions in Section ??.., The organization of this paper is as follows: Section \ref{sec:data_red} contains brief details regarding the observations and subsequent data reduction techniques; Section \ref{sec:photometry} presents the broad-band optical and near-infrared photometry; Section \ref{sec:spectra} contains the spectroscopic observations; Section \ref{sec:discussion} gives our discussion including a comparison with other 1987A-like objects and SNe from BSGs; and this is followed by our conclusions in Section \ref{sec:conclusions}. + Broad-band imaging of SNe 2006V and 2006au was obtained with facilities at the Las Campanas Observatory (LCO)., Broad-band imaging of SNe 2006V and 2006au was obtained with facilities at the Las Campanas Observatory (LCO). + Optical (ugriBV) and near-infrared (Y JH) imaging was performed with the Henrietta Swope 1-m and the Irénnéee du Pont 2.5-m telescopes equipped with CSP filters., Optical $ugriBV$ ) and near-infrared $YJH$ ) imaging was performed with the Henrietta Swope 1-m and the Irénnéee du Pont 2.5-m telescopes equipped with CSP filters. +" The optical images were obtained with the Swope Direct Camera equipped with the CCD named Site 3, and with the du Pont Direct Camera equipped with the CCD named Tek 5."," The optical images were obtained with the Swope Direct Camera equipped with the CCD named Site 3, and with the du Pont Direct Camera equipped with the CCD named Tek 5." + In the following we adopt Site 3 and Tek 5 as names to distinguish these cameras., In the following we adopt Site 3 and Tek 5 as names to distinguish these cameras. + Near-infrared imaging was obtained with RetroCam on Swope and with the Wide Field IR Camera (WIRC) on the du Pont., Near-infrared imaging was obtained with RetroCam on Swope and with the Wide Field IR Camera (WIRC) on the du Pont. + Details regarding these instruments and the bandpasses used are given in etal(2006). ECaT] StritzingerGOTT).," Details regarding these instruments and the bandpasses used are given in \citet{hamuy06}, \citet{contreras10}, and \citet{stritzinger11}." +" Detailed COTO),descriptionsand of the observing techniques and data reduction methodology can be found etal.in|Contreras(2010);; in what follows we briefly summarize the data reduction process.", Detailed descriptions of the observing techniques and data reduction methodology can be found in \citet{contreras10}; in what follows we briefly summarize the data reduction process. +" All optical images were reduced in a standard manner including: (i) bias subtraction, (ii) flat-field division, and (iii) the application of a shutter time and linearity correction."," All optical images were reduced in a standard manner including: (i) bias subtraction, (ii) flat-field division, and (iii) the application of a shutter time and linearity correction." +" The near-infrared images were also reduced following several steps, consisting of (i) dark subtraction, (ii) flat-field division, (iii) sky subtraction, and (iv) geometric alignment and combination of the dithered frames."," The near-infrared images were also reduced following several steps, consisting of (i) dark subtraction, (ii) flat-field division, (iii) sky subtraction, and (iv) geometric alignment and combination of the dithered frames." +" Months after each SN faded, deep template images of their host galaxy were obtained under excellent seeing conditions."," Months after each SN faded, deep template images of their host galaxy were obtained under excellent seeing conditions." + Optical and near-infrared template imaging was performed with the du Pont telescope using Tek 5 and WIRC., Optical and near-infrared template imaging was performed with the du Pont telescope using Tek 5 and WIRC. +" Following the method highlighted in Contrerasetal](2010),, the template images allow us to subtract away the host background light at the position of the SN in each science image."," Following the method highlighted in \citet{contreras10}, the template images allow us to subtract away the host background light at the position of the SN in each science image." + Observed magnitudes of each SN were computed differentially from the science frames with respect to a local sequenceILandoli of stars., Observed magnitudes of each SN were computed differentially from the science frames with respect to a local sequence of stars. + The photometric sequences were calibrated using (1992) (BV). (ugri) and [Perssonetal](1998) (YJH) fields observed over a minimum of three photometric nights.," The photometric sequences were calibrated using \citet{landolt92} $BV$ ), \citet{smith02} $ugri$ ) and \citet{persson98} $YJH$ ) fields observed over a minimum of three photometric nights." + The local sequences of SNe 2006V and 2006au in the standard system are provided in Table[I]., The local sequences of SNe 2006V and 2006au in the standard system are provided in Table \ref{tabstars}. +" Nine epochs of optical spectroscopy were obtained for both SNe 2006V and 2006au with telescopes at LCO, and in one instance each, with the New Technology Telescope (NTT)."," Nine epochs of optical spectroscopy were obtained for both SNe 2006V and 2006au with telescopes at LCO, and in one instance each, with the New Technology Telescope (NTT)." + A journal of the spectroscopic observations is provided in Table D]., A journal of the spectroscopic observations is provided in Table \ref{tabspectra}. +" Depending on the exact instrument used, the wavelength interval generally ranges from ~ 3800 tto 9500A."," Depending on the exact instrument used, the wavelength interval generally ranges from $\sim$ 3800 to 9500." +. Standard reductions of each spectrum were performed as described in (2006)., Standard reductions of each spectrum were performed as described in \citet{hamuy06}. +". Briefly, this consisted of overscan correction, bias subtraction and flat-fielding."," Briefly, this consisted of overscan correction, bias subtraction and flat-fielding." + The 2-D spectra were then optimally extracted and wavelength calibrated with respect to arc lamps., The 2-D spectra were then optimally extracted and wavelength calibrated with respect to arc lamps. +" The wavelength corrected spectra were corrected for telluric absorption through the division of a telluric standard spectrum, and then flux-calibrated."," The wavelength corrected spectra were corrected for telluric absorption through the division of a telluric standard spectrum, and then flux-calibrated." + Multiple exposures of a particular object were then combined to produce a final high signal-to-noise science product., Multiple exposures of a particular object were then combined to produce a final high signal-to-noise science product. + This allowed for the removal of cosmic rays., This allowed for the removal of cosmic rays. + Optical and near-infrared light curves of SNe 2006V and 2006au are plotted in Figs., Optical and near-infrared light curves of SNe 2006V and 2006au are plotted in Figs. + B| and H]. respectively.," \ref{lc06V} and \ref{lc06au}, respectively." +" The corresponding optical photometry — in the CSP natural system — is listed in Tables 3] and [B], whereas the final near-IR photometry in the Persson et al. ("," The corresponding optical photometry – in the CSP natural system – is listed in Tables \ref{tabphot06V} and \ref{tabphot06au}, whereas the final near-IR photometry in the Persson et al. (" +1998) system is listed in Tables B] and [@.,1998) system is listed in Tables \ref{tabphotIR06V} and \ref{tabphotIR06au}. +" The differences in measured magnitudes between the natural and the standard system are insignificant for the purpose of this study (Hamuyetal.|2006)., whereas they would be important for precision cosmology."," The differences in measured magnitudes between the natural and the standard system are insignificant for the purpose of this study \citep{hamuy06}, whereas they would be important for precision cosmology." +" The transformation equations between the two systems are reported in (2006),, with updated color terms provided by (2011).."," The transformation equations between the two systems are reported in \citet{hamuy06}, , with updated color terms provided by \citet{stritzinger11}. ." +" The light curves of SN 2006V follow the flux evolution from —50 to +75 days past B- maximum (Bmax, ie. JD= 2453823.7), while those of SN 2006au range from —59 to +33 days past Bnax (JD 2453865.5)."," The light curves of SN 2006V follow the flux evolution from $-50$ to $+75$ days past $B$ -band maximum $B_{\rm max}$ , i.e. $JD=2453823.7$ ), while those of SN 2006au range from $-59$ to $+33$ days past $B_{\rm max}$ $JD=2453865.5$ )." +" The long rise to maximum, the broad peak and the subsequent decline to the radioactive tail are very similar to"," The long rise to maximum, the broad peak and the subsequent decline to the radioactive tail are very similar to" +whereas for binaries the combination of initial orbital period and inital mass ratio must by be carefully arranged.,whereas for binaries the combination of initial orbital period and inital mass ratio must by be carefully arranged. + The derived rate depends on the adopted initial mass ratio distribution. the assumed binary fraction and on whether or not the companion star results in a core-collapse supernovae. see Table 5..," The derived rate depends on the adopted initial mass ratio distribution, the assumed binary fraction and on whether or not the companion star results in a core-collapse supernovae, see Table \ref{tab:rates}." + Even when we adopt the assumptions favoring a high SN IIb rate from binaries binaries. mass ratio distribution skewed to equal-mass systems and no core-collapse supernovae from the companions) the rate derived from our conservative models is still below the observed rate.," Even when we adopt the assumptions favoring a high SN IIb rate from binaries binaries, mass ratio distribution skewed to equal-mass systems and no core-collapse supernovae from the companions) the rate derived from our conservative models is still below the observed rate." + Another uncertainty to consider is the efficiency of mass transfer., Another uncertainty to consider is the efficiency of mass transfer. + In our models. lower efficiencies shift and widen the parameter space.," In our models, lower efficiencies shift and widen the parameter space." + In Table 5 we show that the number of SNe IIb over the number of core-collapse supernovae may increase to over1%.. with the warning that for a proper evaluation of the parameter space one needs a more extensive model grid.," In Table \ref{tab:rates} we show that the number of SNe IIb over the number of core-collapse supernovae may increase to over, with the warning that for a proper evaluation of the parameter space one needs a more extensive model grid." + A further uncertainty we have to consider is in the range of hydrogen-envelope masses in the progenitor that give rise to a SN IIb., A further uncertainty we have to consider is in the range of hydrogen-envelope masses in the progenitor that give rise to a SN IIb. + The lower limit of 0.1) is determined by the boundary between compact and extended type IIb., The lower limit of 0.1 is determined by the boundary between compact and extended type IIb. + The upper limit of about 0.5 is determined by the lack of a plateau in the light curve. which depends on the chemical structure of the stellar envelope and therefore is less certain.," The upper limit of about 0.5 is determined by the lack of a plateau in the light curve, which depends on the chemical structure of the stellar envelope and therefore is less certain." + If we change the boundary from 0.5 to 0.6M... test models show that the initial orbital period range will only widen by about 80 days.," If we change the boundary from 0.5 to 0.6, test models show that the initial orbital period range will only widen by about 80 days." + This means an increase of the overal rate of type IIb SNe of about10%., This means an increase of the overal rate of type IIb SNe of about. +. The uncertainties 1 these boundaries will therefore not have a large effect on the rate., The uncertainties in these boundaries will therefore not have a large effect on the rate. + As an extreme assumption. we consider that all systems with orbital periods between 1000 and 2000 days produce IIb progenitors.," As an extreme assumption, we consider that all systems with orbital periods between 1000 and 2000 days produce IIb progenitors." + This corresponds to of all binary systems with initial mass ratios and orbital periods in the ranges specified earlier., This corresponds to of all binary systems with initial mass ratios and orbital periods in the ranges specified earlier. + This would increase the relative rate compared to the rate of core collapse supernova to2.3-3.5%.. depending on whether the companion star produces à core-collapse supernova or not and assuming a binary fraction of50%.," This would increase the relative rate compared to the rate of core collapse supernova to, depending on whether the companion star produces a core-collapse supernova or not and assuming a binary fraction of." +. This number is consistent with the observed rate., This number is consistent with the observed rate. + Table 6 indicates the relative rates for the different characteristics of the companion at the moment of explosion. as described in section 5.1..," Table \ref{tab:rates2} indicates the relative rates for the different characteristics of the companion at the moment of explosion, as described in section \ref{reaction_companion}." + The large majority. about90%.. of type IIb supernova resulting from stable mass transfer is expected to have an O-star companion at the moment of explosion.," The large majority, about, of type IIb supernova resulting from stable mass transfer is expected to have an O-star companion at the moment of explosion." + The rate of systems with a blue supergiant companion. which applies to SN 1993J and possibly 200112. is predicted to be quite low according to our models. about of the type ΠΟ supernova rate.," The rate of systems with a blue supergiant companion, which applies to SN 1993J and possibly 2001ig, is predicted to be quite low according to our models, about of the type IIb supernova rate." + These relative rates reflect the large and very small regions in parameter space for Ostar and B-supergiant companions. respectively. as depicted in Fig. 3..," These relative rates reflect the large and very small regions in parameter space for O-star and B-supergiant companions, respectively, as depicted in Fig. \ref{Area}." + However. these percentages do not necessarily reflect the probability of a compantor of a certain type.," However, these percentages do not necessarily reflect the probability of a companion of a certain type." + Detecting an O-star companion in post-explosion images of a supernova is more difficult than detecting a B or K supergiant. as we demonstrated in Section 5.1..," Detecting an O-star companion in post-explosion images of a supernova is more difficult than detecting a B or K supergiant, as we demonstrated in Section \ref{reaction_companion}." + The probability for the presence of blue companions to type ΠΟ SNe we derive is strikingly lower than predicted by ?.., The probability for the presence of blue companions to type IIb SNe we derive is strikingly lower than predicted by \citet{Podsiadlowski92}. +" They find that. if the companion starts to acerete after becoming a giant star. it will contract in a similar way to a feature known as “blue loops"" seen in some evolutionary tracks of single stars."," They find that, if the companion starts to accrete after becoming a giant star, it will contract in a similar way to a feature known as “blue loops” seen in some evolutionary tracks of single stars." + We do not find this behavior with our stellar evolution code., We do not find this behavior with our stellar evolution code. + Whether or not stellar models perform blue loops is very sensitive to the ratio of core mass to total stellar mass and to details in the chemical profile outside the stellar core (?).., Whether or not stellar models perform blue loops is very sensitive to the ratio of core mass to total stellar mass and to details in the chemical profile outside the stellar core \cite[]{Kippenhahn94}. + If a significant fraction of the case 3 models would result in blue companions. the relative rate for the presence of blue companions may increase by a factor of two or three (see Table 6)).," If a significant fraction of the case 3 models would result in blue companions, the relative rate for the presence of blue companions may increase by a factor of two or three (see Table \ref{tab:rates2}) )." + In the most common case. aceretion during the main sequence. the star rejuvenates. ie. the size of its convective core increases to adapt to the new stellar mass. see section 5.1.," In the most common case, accretion during the main sequence, the star rejuvenates, i.e. the size of its convective core increases to adapt to the new stellar mass, see section \ref{reaction_companion}." + In our code. all main sequence stars that accrete rejuvenate.," In our code, all main sequence stars that accrete rejuvenate." + However. whether stars rejuvenate or not depends on the assumed efficiency of semi-convection.," However, whether stars rejuvenate or not depends on the assumed efficiency of semi-convection." + Stars that have evolved towards the enc of the mail sequence build up a chemical gradient between the helium rich core and the hydrogen rich envelope., Stars that have evolved towards the end of the main sequence build up a chemical gradient between the helium rich core and the hydrogen rich envelope. + ? show that. assuming a low efficiency of semi-convective mixing. the growth of the convective core in an accreting main-sequence star is prevented.," \citet{Braun95} show that, assuming a low efficiency of semi-convective mixing, the growth of the convective core in an accreting main-sequence star is prevented." + These stars may also appear as blue supergiants at the moment of explosion., These stars may also appear as blue supergiants at the moment of explosion. + Based on their models. we estimate that in our case of conservative mass transfer the companion must have reached a central helium mass fraction of about 0.75 or more to prevent rejuvenation.," Based on their models, we estimate that in our case of conservative mass transfer the companion must have reached a central helium mass fraction of about 0.75 or more to prevent rejuvenation." + In our models this occurs for initial mass ratios larger than about 0.87. and we estimate that this may increase the relative rate of the presence of blue companions up to about50%.," In our models this occurs for initial mass ratios larger than about 0.87, and we estimate that this may increase the relative rate of the presence of blue companions up to about." +. For lower accretion efficiencies it becomes even easier to prevent rejuvenation: a central helium mass fraction for the acereting star of just 0.6 and higher are required if B0., For lower accretion efficiencies it becomes even easier to prevent rejuvenation: a central helium mass fraction for the accreting star of just 0.6 and higher are required if $\beta=0$. + However. the companion must accrete enough to finish its main sequence evolution before the explosion of the primary star. to be observed as a blue supergiant.," However, the companion must accrete enough to finish its main sequence evolution before the explosion of the primary star, to be observed as a blue supergiant." + More detailed estimates are beyond the scope of this study. but we do emphasize this as an interesting possibility to use the companions of supernovae to gain insight in internal mixing processes.," More detailed estimates are beyond the scope of this study, but we do emphasize this as an interesting possibility to use the companions of supernovae to gain insight in internal mixing processes." + We identified binary progenitor models for extended type IIb supernovae., We identified binary progenitor models for extended type IIb supernovae. + In these models the most massive star is stripped from its envelope by interaction with its companion. such that only several tenths of solar masses of hydrogen remain at the moment of explosion.," In these models the most massive star is stripped from its envelope by interaction with its companion, such that only several tenths of solar masses of hydrogen remain at the moment of explosion." + We find that the most massive star must fill its Roche lobe during central helium burning 1n order to achieve this., We find that the most massive star must fill its Roche lobe during central helium burning in order to achieve this. + We derive for which range of initial orbital periods and mitial mass ratios binary systems are expected to produce type IIb supernova progenitors., We derive for which range of initial orbital periods and initial mass ratios binary systems are expected to produce type IIb supernova progenitors. + We have discussed in detail the properties of the companion star at the moment of explosion. motivated by the detection of a companion for SN 19951. a possible companion for 200115 and the non-detection of a companion in the supernova remnant," We have discussed in detail the properties of the companion star at the moment of explosion, motivated by the detection of a companion for SN 1993J, a possible companion for 2001ig and the non-detection of a companion in the supernova remnant" +and terminal-age IIB (ZAIID and TAUB. respectively) from Aloehleretal.(2003).. for canonical (¥=0.23) and Ile-enriched (Y=0.33) models.,"and terminal-age HB (ZAHB and TAHB, respectively) from \citet{Moehler03}, for canonical (Y=0.23) and He-enriched (Y=0.33) models." + In the same figure we include 73 stars [rom Moehlleretal.(2011)... who measured the atmospheric parameters with (he same procedure as in the present work. but based on mecdium-resolution FLAMES spectra. and a different set of model spectra for stars above 200000 Ix. The two sets of data behave very similarly in (he Tey-loe (gy) plane.," In the same figure we include 78 stars from \citet{Moehler11}, who measured the atmospheric parameters with the same procedure as in the present work, but based on medium-resolution FLAMES spectra, and a different set of model spectra for stars above 000 K. The two sets of data behave very similarly in the $_\mathrm{eff}$ $\log{\mathrm (g)}$ plane." + The comparison of the eieht stars in common confirms the good agreement between the two works: the mean difference in gravity is null (<0.01 dex). while the difference in temperature is small (155 Ix). ancl becomes negligible (25 Ix) alter the exclusion of (wo stars with verv large errors (1500 Ix).," The comparison of the eight stars in common confirms the good agreement between the two works: the mean difference in gravity is null $\leq0.01$ dex), while the difference in temperature is small (155 K), and becomes negligible (25 K) after the exclusion of two stars with very large errors $\geq$ 1500 K)." + Our mass estimates are on average higher by 0.035 MN... an offset accounted for by the fainter magnitudes (0.09 mag ihe mean difference) Irom the Castellaniοἱal.(2007) catalog used bv Moehler et al.," Our mass estimates are on average higher by 0.035 $_\sun$, an offset accounted for by the fainter magnitudes (0.09 mag the mean difference) from the \citet{Castellani07} catalog used by Moehler et al." + Given the excellent agreement. we will merge (he two datasets together.," Given the excellent agreement, we will merge the two datasets together." + The surface gravity of stars cooler than ~18 0000 Ix. is svstematically lower by about 0.2-0.3 dex with respect to canonical models. while (μον closely follow the trend. of models at all temperatures.," The surface gravity of stars cooler than $\sim$ 000 K is systematically lower by about 0.2-0.3 dex with respect to canonical models, while they closely follow the trend of He-enhanced models at all temperatures." + In the lower panel of Figure 1. we compare these results with similar measurements obtained in three GCs. namely 66752 (Monietal. 2007).. M80 and 55986 (MoniBiclinetal.2009).," In the lower panel of Figure \ref{f_tg} we compare these results with similar measurements obtained in three GCs, namely 6752 \citep{Moni07}, M80 and 5986 \citep{Moni09}." +. We adopt as vertical coordinate ihe difference between the measured log(g) and the value of the canonical ZAIID at the corresponding temperature., We adopt as vertical coordinate the difference between the measured $\log{\mathrm (g)}$ and the value of the canonical ZAHB at the corresponding temperature. + The comparison reveals that the IIB stars in oí Cen and in the other GCs behave very differently., The comparison reveals that the HB stars in $\omega$ Cen and in the other GCs behave very differently. + We note that the stars of the comparison clusters do nol completely agree with canonical models. whose expectation is to find the majority of the objects next to the ZAIID. and not to the TAIID as observed.," We note that the stars of the comparison clusters do not completely agree with canonical models, whose expectation is to find the majority of the objects next to the ZAHB, and not to the TAHB as observed." + Even so. ω CCen stars clearly show lower eravilies al a given effective temperature will respect to stus in other GCs.," Even so, $\omega$ Cen stars clearly show lower gravities – at a given effective temperature – with respect to stars in other GCs." + Observational errors tend (o mask the general trend. but there is an offset of 0.15 dex at the cooler end. which decreases at higher temperatures ancl fades out around. 0000 Ix. (o reappear even larger (20.2 dex) among hot stars al 0000. Ix. However. we find a problem in the estimate of stellar masses. summarized in (he upper panel of Figure 2: while the results in the comparison clusters roughly agree wilh expectations (seeMoniDidin2007.2009.[oracomplete discussion)... the masses of ο Cen stars are constantly underestimated at all temperatures.," Observational errors tend to mask the general trend, but there is an offset of 0.15 dex at the cooler end, which decreases at higher temperatures and fades out around 000 K, to reappear even larger $\geq$ 0.2 dex) among hot stars at 000 K. However, we find a problem in the estimate of stellar masses, summarized in the upper panel of Figure \ref{f_masabs}: while the results in the comparison clusters roughly agree with expectations \citep[see][for a complete discussion]{Moni07,Moni09}, the masses of $\omega$ Cen stars are constantly underestimated at all temperatures." + Interestingly enough. Moehler&Sweigart(2006). found very simular results for WB stus in 66338.," Interestingly enough, \citet{Moehler06} found very similar results for HB stars in 6388." + This is a very. peculiar cluster. as it has an extended. blue HB (Richetal.1997). despite its high metallicity —0.6).," This is a very peculiar cluster, as it has an extended, blue HB \citep{Rich97} despite its high metallicity $-$ 0.6)." + This has been interpreted in terms of an extreme IIe-enrichment 200T7).. as in (he case of its twin cluster. 66441.," This has been interpreted in terms of an extreme He-enrichment \citep[up to Y=0.40,][]{Caloi07}, as in the case of its twin cluster, 6441." + While Moehler&Sweigart(2006) cast doubts on their results due to the large uncertainties caused by stellar crowcling in this compact. bulge cluster. these results are very similar to what we find now in v CCen.," While \citet{Moehler06} cast doubts on their results due to the large uncertainties caused by stellar crowding in this compact, bulge cluster, these results are very similar to what we find now in $\omega$ Cen." +scattering terii in the reflection: the iucideut radiatiou heats up the planet and is always re-cinitted locally.,scattering term in the reflection: the incident radiation heats up the planet and is always re-emitted locally. +" Scattered light is implicitly accounted for by allowing the global temperature T, to be de-coupled from the dav-de teniperature.", Scattered light is implicitly accounted for by allowing the global temperature $T_{p}$ to be de-coupled from the day-side temperature. + The ELC inodoel provides a good fit to the observations., The ELC model provides a good fit to the observations. + The chi square is 57.225 for 19.016 degrees of freedom (reduced 2-167).," The chi square is 57,225 for 49,016 degrees of freedom (reduced $\chi^{2}_{\nu}$ =1.167)." + Uncertainties ou the parameters were boosted by a factor of VA )) to account for the formally. ligh. 9χω. which. we attribute. to systematic. nou-CGatssian noise.," Uncertainties on the parameters were boosted by a factor of $\sqrt{\chi^{2}_{\nu}}$ ) to account for the formally high $\chi^{2}_{\nu}$, which we attribute to systematic non-Gaussian noise." + The values of the parameters are listed in Table 4, The values of the parameters are listed in Table 1. +" The L8 Alig, planet orbiting only L1 stellar radii from its host star induces a tidal distortion on the star. changing its shape from oblate (not spherical. due to its rotation) to a more triaxial shape. with the longest axis along the direction toward the planet aud the shortest axis perpendicular to the orbital This shape causes the well-known ""ellipsoidal variation” effect secu in binary stars: a modulation in light at half the orbital period. with maxima at phases near 0.25 and 0.75. aud nuequal minima at phases 0.0 and 0.5."," The 1.8 $\Mjup$ planet orbiting only 4.1 stellar radii from its host star induces a tidal distortion on the star, changing its shape from oblate (not spherical, due to its rotation) to a more triaxial shape, with the longest axis along the direction toward the planet and the shortest axis perpendicular to the orbital This shape causes the well-known “ellipsoidal variation” effect seen in binary stars: a modulation in light at half the orbital period, with maxima at phases near 0.25 and 0.75, and unequal minima at phases 0.0 and 0.5." + The ellipsoidal varlation is primarily a ecometrical (projected surface area) effect whose relative amplitude depends ou the lnass ratio and the inclination of the binary svsteiu., The ellipsoidal variation is primarily a geometrical (projected surface area) effect whose relative amplitude depends on the mass ratio and the inclination of the binary system. + Given the tight constraint on the inclination from the eclipses. they imav provide some limits on the mass ratio. and hence the mass of the planet.," Given the tight constraint on the inclination from the eclipses, they may provide some limits on the mass ratio, and hence the mass of the planet." + In the optical. where the phase-depeudeut planct-to-star flux ratio is sxnall. the presence of the stella ellipsoidal variation beconies significant.," In the optical, where the phase-dependent planet-to-star flux ratio is small, the presence of the stellar ellipsoidal variation becomes significant." + Neglecting its contribution can lead to a coufused interpretation of the phase curve aud thus au incorrect measurement of the albedo aud phliase-dependent scatteredthermal enission., Neglecting its contribution can lead to a confused interpretation of the phase curve and thus an incorrect measurement of the albedo and phase-dependent scattered/thermal emission. + The presence of ellipsoidal variations im cxoplanctary systems was anticipated by Loeb&Candi(2003). and Drake(2003).. and Pfaliletal.(2008) preseut a detailed theoretical investigation of the tidal force on the star by the planet.," The presence of ellipsoidal variations in exoplanetary systems was anticipated by \citet{Loeb03} and \citet{Drake03}, and \citet{Pfahl08} present a detailed theoretical investigation of the tidal force on the star by the planet." + Figs., Figs. + 1 and 3 show the first detection of the effect in an exoplanct svstem., 1 and 3 show the first detection of the effect in an exoplanet system. + In Fig., In Fig. + 3 we show the light curve binned to 30 min. along with the best-fit model decomposition.," 3 we show the light curve binned to 30 min, along with the best-fit model decomposition." + The dotted curve shows the stellaz-ouly elpsoidal light curve while the dashed curve i9 the Xauet-oulv light curve (offset vertically)., The dotted curve shows the stellar-only ellipsoidal light curve while the dashed curve is the planet-only light curve (offset vertically). + The solid curve is the stun of the two and equals our best-fit model., The solid curve is the sum of the two and equals our best-fit model. + The Xauet-oulv model can match the Πο curve ouly very rear phase 0.5: if is a very poor fit to the data at other ghases. indicating the need for the ellipsoidal variation conrponeut.," The planet-only model can match the light curve only very near phase 0.5; it is a very poor fit to the data at other phases, indicating the need for the ellipsoidal variation component." + The amplitude of the ellipsoidal component is 37.3 ppiu. detectable only because ofs hieh-wecision photometric capability.," The amplitude of the ellipsoidal component is 37.3 ppm, detectable only because of high-precision photometric capability." + Ellipsoidal variations arise as a consequence of eravity on a luminous fluid body., Ellipsoidal variations arise as a consequence of gravity on a luminous fluid body. + Within the Roche framework. its amplitude is exactly known if the mass ratio. inclination. and stellar radius are known.," Within the Roche framework, its amplitude is exactly known if the mass ratio, inclination, and stellar radius are known." + However. since iu exoplanet systems the star is not expected to be ij svuchronous rotation. the Roche poteutial is au approximation. albeit a good one since the maxima idal distortion. AR/R is ouly 10.1.," However, since in exoplanet systems the star is not expected to be in synchronous rotation, the Roche potential is an approximation, albeit a good one since the maximum tidal distortion $\Delta R/R$ is only $10^{-4}$." + However. we stress hat the model presented here is only a starting point. sed on the well-developed aud successtul Roche model.," However, we stress that the model presented here is only a starting point, based on the well-developed and successful Roche model." + Effects such as those discussed. in Pfahletal.(2008) based ou the equilibrium tide approximation can ο present., Effects such as those discussed in \citet{Pfahl08} based on the equilibrium tide approximation can be present. + As moreKepler data become available it will be interesting to try to distinguish between these approximations. as they can lead to measuring internal xoperties of the star.," As more data become available it will be interesting to try to distinguish between these approximations, as they can lead to measuring internal properties of the star." + For example. in the frame of he rotating binary. the star is spimuine retrograde if 10$ keV emission anticorrelated with the $<10$ keV emission \citep{Dolan1977}." +. I has CCL observed to enüt sienificaut ewission above 100 keV inchiding a power law tail exteudiug out ereater than 1 MeV (MeConnelletal.2000:Line&Wheaton 2005b).," It has been observed to emit significant emission above 100 keV including a power law tail extending out to greater than 1 MeV \citep{McConnell2000,Ling2005b}." +. Based on BATSE occultation analysis. Lii5&Wheaton(20)b) have show hat in the high eamuna-rav iucusity (lard) state. he spectrum consists of a Comptonized shape yvclow 200300 keV with a soft (D 3) power-aw tail extending to at least 1 MeV. Iu the ow-iutensitv (soft) state. however. the spectra. akes on a cifferent shape: In this case. the cutive Spectruu from 30 keV to 1 MeV is characterized Noa suele power law with a larder index D-227.," Based on BATSE occultation analysis, \citet{Ling2005b} have shown that in the high gamma-ray intensity (hard) state, the spectrum consists of a Comptonized shape below 200–300 keV with a soft $\Gamma > 3$ ) power-law tail extending to at least 1 MeV. In the low-intensity (soft) state, however, the spectrum takes on a different shape: In this case, the entire spectrum from 30 keV to 1 MeV is characterized by a single power law with a harder index $\Gamma \sim 2 - 2.7$." + Shuilar behavior has been reported for two low-mass N-ray binaries (LMXNDs) that also contain black holes. the trausicut θααν sources GRO J0122|32 (Ling&Wheaton2003a) and GRO J1719-21 (Ling&Wheaton2005a).," Similar behavior has been reported for two low-mass X-ray binaries (LMXBs) that also contain black holes, the transient gamma-ray sources GRO J0422+32 \citep{Ling2003a} and GRO J1719-24 \citep{Ling2005a}." +. Figure 3 shows the CBM light curves., Figure \ref{CygX1} shows the GBM light curves. + The helt curves show significant variability with emission above 300 keV up until about NLJD 55355., The light curves show significant variability with emission above 300 keV up until about MJD 55355. + Starting at about MJD 55355.mma the 100300 keV baud enissiou began to decrease (Wilson-IHodgoe&Case 2010).. dropping from an average level of about 1200 iiCvab down to nearly uudetectable levels on MJD 5510555106.," Starting at about MJD 55355, the 100–300 keV band emission began to decrease \citep{WilsonCase2010}, dropping from an average level of about 1200 mCrab down to nearly undetectable levels on MJD 55405–55406." + On MJD 55371 MANI detected a rapid rise in the soft 2| keV baud (Negoroetal.20105).. which combined with the decrease in the low energv gamma-ray filx indicated a transition to a thermally-cdouunatecd soft state.," On MJD 55374 MAXI detected a rapid rise in the soft 2–4 keV band \citep{Negoro2010b}, which combined with the decrease in the low energy gamma-ray flux indicated a transition to a thermally-dominated soft state." + As of NLID 55119 the one-day. average CGDM light curves show that the 1250 keV f has begun to rise. while the 100300 keV fn renmiadns at a low level of =150 miCrab. consiste with the συ state of Lingetal.(1997).," As of MJD 55419 the one-day average GBM light curves show that the 12–50 keV flux has begun to rise, while the 100–300 keV flux remains at a low level of $\approx 150$ mCrab, consistent with the $\gamma_0$ state of \citet{Ling1997}." +. We will continue to monitor Cve N-1 during the thermalv-dominated state and follow its transition back O the low/hard state., We will continue to monitor Cyg X-1 during the thermally-dominated state and follow its transition back to the low/hard state. + The GBAL light curves (Fig. 3)), The GBM light curves (Fig. \ref{CygX1}) ) + reveal siguificant cnussion above 300 keV. consistent with the power law tail observed when (νο N-1 is in its low/haud state.," reveal significant emission above 300 keV, consistent with the power law tail observed when Cyg X-1 is in its low/hard state." + The 50100 keV flix level observec by GBA, The 50–100 keV flux level observed by GBM + The 50100 keV flix level observec by GBAL, The 50–100 keV flux level observed by GBM +center. and b ancl | are the Galactic coordinates of the nebulae.,"center, and b and l are the Galactic coordinates of the nebulae." + While the statistical distance scale can not provide errors. SSV showed that uncertainties are well within 30% ol the calibration.," While the statistical distance scale can not provide errors, SSV showed that uncertainties are well within $\%$ of the calibration." + We assign a rather conservative uncertainty of 420% to the heliocentric distances. and we then propagate the error to the galactocentric distances. assuming that the Galactic coordinates | and b have much lower relative uncertainties than the heliocentric distances.," We assign a rather conservative uncertainty of $\pm$ $\%$ to the heliocentric distances, and we then propagate the error to the galactocentric distances, assuming that the Galactic coordinates l and b have much lower relative uncertainties than the heliocentric distances." + The galactocentric distances and their (formal) uncertainties are given in Table ]. eolumn (3).," The galactocentric distances and their (formal) uncertainties are given in Table 1, column (3)." + There are 1143 PNe in Acker’s catalog. whose diameters are measured. (either directlv or as an upper limit) in 1053 cases.," There are 1143 PNe in Acker's catalog, whose diameters are measured (either directly or as an upper limit) in 1053 cases." + We were able to determine the PN distances for ~730 Ne., We were able to determine the PN distances for $\sim$ 730 PNe. + Perinotto οἱ al. (, Perinotto et al. ( +2004) have carefully reviewed all elemental abundance analysis of Galactic Όλο published since the seventies. and selected a sample that is homogeneous in abundance determination methods and high quality of the observations (their sample A).,"2004) have carefully reviewed all elemental abundance analysis of Galactic PNe published since the seventies, and selected a sample that is homogeneous in abundance determination methods and high quality of the observations (their sample A)." + We use the A sample from PO4 in our study. augmented with the abundances published later than the PO4 sample was analvzed. selecting the sets with the same criteria. used by POL," We use the A sample from P04 in our study, augmented with the abundances published later than the P04 sample was analyzed, selecting the sets with the same criteria used by P04." + Our updated sample includes abundances from (1) PO4: (2) Stanehellini et al. (, Our updated sample includes abundances from (1) P04; (2) Stanghellini et al. ( +2006): (3) the series of papers by Pottasch aud collaborators. summarized by Pottasch Dernard-Salas 2006: (4) IxXvitter Henry (2001). Milingo et al. (,"2006); (3) the series of papers by Pottasch and collaborators, summarized by Pottasch Bernard-Salas 2006; (4) Kwitter Henry (2001), Milingo et al. (" +2002). and INwitter et al. (,"2002), and Kwitter et al. (" +2003): and (5) and Costa et al. (,2003); and (5) and Costa et al. ( +2004).,2004). + It is worth noting that the series of papers by Ix. Kwitter and collaborators are formally dated before the PO4 review. but actually the DPO4 work was completed before (he former abundauces have became available. (hus not included in POS.," It is worth noting that the series of papers by K. Kwitter and collaborators are formally dated before the P04 review, but actually the P04 work was completed before the former abundances have became available, thus not included in P04." + There are several other papers on Galactic PN abundances published after. 2004. but with the exception of the ones listed above thev are reanalvsis of earlier databases.," There are several other papers on Galactic PN abundances published after 2004, but with the exception of the ones listed above they are reanalysis of earlier databases," +at ULIRGs in a narrow slice around ((Lip fL. 2212.5 to be consistent with the selection function. displaved. however the samples are too small and. hence we plot all 12x (bin /L 212.5 sources.,"at ULIRGs in a narrow slice around $_{\rm IR}$ $_{\odot}$ =12.5 to be consistent with the selection function displayed, however the samples are too small and hence we plot all $\le$ $_{\rm IR}$ $_{\odot}$ $\le$ 12.5 sources." + In addition. all subsequent estimates of the average peak wavelength and temperature refer to these log((Lin/L. 12.5 sources only. in order to achieve a fair comparison with local ULIRGs whose luminosities do not extend bevond ((Lin /L.)212.5.," In addition, all subsequent estimates of the average peak wavelength and temperature refer to these $_{\rm IR}$ $_{\odot}$ $\le$ 12.5 sources only, in order to achieve a fair comparison with local ULIRGs whose luminosities do not extend beyond $_{\rm IR}$ $_{\odot}$ )=12.5." + The MIPS iini survey can potentially detect objects up to z=2. but with severe incompleteness above z=1 it is unbiased up to z~0.7 and sensitive to warmer SEDs above that redshift.," The MIPS $\mu$ m survey can potentially detect objects up to z=2, but with severe incompleteness above z=1 — it is unbiased up to $\sim$ 0.7 and sensitive to warmer SEDs above that redshift." + Our predictions are consistent with results from Casey ct al. (2009), Our predictions are consistent with results from Casey et al. ) +) who find. all zz1. 4m- ULIRGs to be hot.," who find all $>$ 1, $\mu$ m-detected ULIRGs to be hot." + Surveys at. μι have a similar selection function to the ones at 705m. but with a temperature range which varies less strongly with recshilt. apart [from the very hot (Apos i440 jn) SED region.," Surveys at $\mu$ m have a similar selection function to the ones at $\mu$ m, but with a temperature range which varies less strongly with redshift, apart from the very hot $\lambda_{\rm peak}$ $<$ $\mu$ m) SED region." + On the other hand for the longer wavelength surveys the likelihood. of detection is significantly more dependent on SED type., On the other hand for the longer wavelength surveys the likelihood of detection is significantly more dependent on SED type. + DLAST is highly sensitive to colder SEDs. but sources with Apenk= pmi can still be detected. at. 250g up to z=l.," BLAST is highly sensitive to colder SEDs, but sources with $\lambda_{\rm peak}$ $\mu$ m can still be detected at $\mu$ m up to z=1." + Down to 2PmmJv SCUBA should be able to detect ULIRGs over the entire Apcsua-z parameter space. primarilv because of the negative A--correction which olfers a large advantage above z 11.," Down to mJy SCUBA should be able to detect ULIRGs over the entire $\lambda_{\rm peak}$ -z parameter space, primarily because of the negative -correction which offers a large advantage above $\sim$ 1." + However above z=0.5. there is à strong predisposition towards colder CA:277 pm) objects.," However above z=0.5, there is a strong predisposition towards colder $\lambda_{\rm peak}$$>$ $\mu$ m) objects." + In addition. the large area below A4: 077m covered. by the blue regions in the BLAST and SCUBA panels suggests that warm SEDs can only be recovered if they have sullicient submum Iux. te. an additional cold temperature Component.," In addition, the large area below $\lambda_{\rm peak}$ $\mu$ m covered by the blue regions in the BLAST and SCUBA panels suggests that warm SEDs can only be recovered if they have sufficient submm flux, i.e. an additional cold temperature component." + Llow does the dust temperature distribution. of the BLAST. SCUBA and samples compare in the context of their selection characteristics?," How does the dust temperature distribution of the BLAST, SCUBA and samples compare in the context of their selection characteristics?" + The 809 sample's Apes distribution shifts [rom longer to shorter values with increasing redshift. following the shape of the selection function. which shows increased sensitivity towards warm SEDs above z=0.7.," The S09 sample's $\lambda_{\rm peak}$ distribution shifts from longer to shorter values with increasing redshift, following the shape of the selection function, which shows increased sensitivity towards warm SEDs above z=0.7." + Although above z=0.8. where the survey becomes more sensitive tO Ape i70 yan. most ULIRGs are warm. it is interesting to note that in the unbiased region (20.7) most ULLItCis are cold.," Although above z=0.8, where the survey becomes more sensitive to $\lambda_{\rm peak}$ $<$ $\mu$ m, most ULIRGs are warm, it is interesting to note that in the unbiased region $<$ 0.7) most ULIRGs are cold." + We calculate, We calculate +group luminosity function.,group luminosity function. +" On a similar argument, the same effect neatly stems, as well, from a study of the po nSérrsicparameters, likein Fig. 4.."," On a similar argument, the same effect neatly stems, as well, from a study of the $\mu_0$ $n$ Sérrsic parameters, like in Fig. \ref{f4}." +" The plot shows, in addition, that early-type profiles actually tend to smoothly match the standard de Vaucouleurs case (n— 0.25) as far as galaxy luminosity (and accordingly uo) brightens up reaching the distinctive range of ""standard"" ellipticals, as confirmed by the straight L—n observed relationship."," The plot shows, in addition, that early-type profiles actually tend to smoothly match the standard de Vaucouleurs case $n \to 0.25$ ) as far as galaxy luminosity (and accordingly $\mu_0$ ) brightens up reaching the distinctive range of “standard” ellipticals, as confirmed by the straight $L-n$ observed relationship." +" At the faint end, dSph's display a wide range in n, while their central surface brightnesses remain almost constant at Lo(g)©25 magaarcsec""?."," At the faint end, dSph's display a wide range in $n$, while their central surface brightnesses remain almost constant at $\mu_0(g) \approx 25$ $^{-2}$." + The Gunn griz magnitudes and the Johnson BV photometry provide a minimal but effective set of measures to probe galaxy SEDs along the 4400-9000 wwavelength range., The Gunn $griz$ magnitudes and the Johnson $BV$ photometry provide a minimal but effective set of measures to probe galaxy SEDs along the 4400-9000 wavelength range. +" In addition to the morphological piece of information, in fact, a multicolour study of integrated luminosity of our targets, as well as of their surface brightness distributions could provide us with important clues to tackle the distinctive evolutionary properties of the galaxy population in the NGC 5044 group."," In addition to the morphological piece of information, in fact, a multicolour study of integrated luminosity of our targets, as well as of their surface brightness distributions could provide us with important clues to tackle the distinctive evolutionary properties of the galaxy population in the NGC 5044 group." +" Again, our final results are collected in Table A1 and A2,, respectively for the and In both tables, the total apparent magnitude (encircled within the u=27 magaarcsec? isophote in the g and V bands, respectively) is reported in col."," Again, our final results are collected in Table \ref{a2} and \ref{a3}, respectively for the and In both tables, the total apparent magnitude (encircled within the $\mu = 27$ $^{-2}$ isophote in the $g$ and $V$ bands, respectively) is reported in col." +" 11, together with the mean surface brightness within the same isophotal radius, and within one effective radius (cols."," 11, together with the mean surface brightness within the same isophotal radius, and within one effective radius (cols." +" 12 and 13, respectively) according to the corresponding values of p27 and pe."," 12 and 13, respectively) according to the corresponding values of $\rho_{27}$ and $\rho_\mathrm{e}$." + Our output is finally completed with the griz colours (cols., Our output is finally completed with the $griz$ colours (cols. + 14 to 19 in Table A1)) and (B—V) (cols., 14 to 19 in Table \ref{a2}) ) and $(B-V)$ (cols. + 14 and 15 inTable A2)) across the same relevant apertures., 14 and 15 inTable \ref{a3}) ) across the same relevant apertures. +" Unless explicitely stated, note that no correction for Galactic reddening has been introduced."," Unless explicitely stated, note that no correction for Galactic reddening has been introduced." +" According to Burstein&Heiles (1982), the colour excess in the sky region around NGC 5044 amounts to E(g—r)~E(BV)0.03 mag, a figure that may raise to ~0.07 mag according to the Schlegel,Finkbeiner,&Davis(1998) reddening map."," According to \citet{burstein82}, , the colour excess in the sky region around NGC 5044 amounts to $E(g-r) \simeq E(B-V) \sim 0.03$ mag, a figure that may raise to $\sim 0.07$ mag according to the \citet{schlegel98} + reddening map." +" The colour distribution in the plane of integrated (g—r) for the whole sample of 59 “likely member"" (membership code m.<2 inTables Al and A2) galaxies with available colours is displayed in the upper panel of Fig. 5..", The colour distribution in the plane of integrated $(g-r)$ for the whole sample of 59 “likely member” (membership code $m_c \le 2$ inTables \ref{a2} and ) galaxies with available colours is displayed in the upper panel of Fig. \ref{f5}. . + Inthe, Inthe +photometric redshift space: the algorithm might miss some members in the outer regions more likely to be star-forming galaxies.,photometric redshift space; the algorithm might miss some members in the outer regions more likely to be star-forming galaxies. + Note also that due to the near-infrared selection the MUNICS group sample may be biased against high-SFR galaxies with low dust attenuation., Note also that due to the near-infrared selection the MUNICS group sample may be biased against high-SFR galaxies with low dust attenuation. + For easier analysis. the approximate upper boundaries. to the SSFR S for the different samples in Fig.," For easier analysis, the approximate upper boundaries to the SSFR ${\cal S}$ for the different samples in Fig." + | can be described by the following functional form (similar to the Schechter parametrisation of the luminosity function. ?)): The free parameters of this function. describe. the normalisation (So). the location of the break (Ato). and the slope at lower stellar masses (a).," \ref{fig:ssfr} can be described by the following functional form (similar to the Schechter parametrisation of the luminosity function, \citealt{Schechter76}) ): The free parameters of this function describe the normalisation ${\cal S}_{\,0}$ ), the location of the break ${\cal M}_{\,0}$ ), and the slope at lower stellar masses $\alpha$ )." + Their approximate values are (logSo/Gyr.logΛίαΛίο.a)=(5.25.10.5.-1.5) for the field galaxies. (5.25.11.7.—1.5) for the groups. and (5.25.13.0.—1.5) for the clusters.," Their approximate values are $(\log {\cal S}_{\,0} / \mathrm{Gyr}^{-1}, \: \log {\cal M}_{\,0} +/ {\cal M}_{\,\odot}, \: \alpha) \simeq (5.25, \: 10.5, \: -1.5)$ for the field galaxies, $(5.25, \: 11.7, \: -1.5)$ for the groups, and $(5.25, \: 13.0, \: -1.5)$ for the clusters." + The slope « can be derived from the field-galaxy sample only but seems to apply also to the other samples., The slope $\alpha$ can be derived from the field-galaxy sample only but seems to apply also to the other samples. + The curves corresponding to these values are plotted in Fig. 1.., The curves corresponding to these values are plotted in Fig. \ref{fig:ssfr}. + Note. again. that there is a smooth transition from groups to clusters. so the upper mass limit for groups should be taken with a grain of salt.," Note, again, that there is a smooth transition from groups to clusters, so the upper mass limit for groups should be taken with a grain of salt." + In this Letter we have for the first time presented the integrated SSFR for groups and clusters of galaxies and compared it to the SSFR of the field galaxy population.," \nocite{fdfssfr, munics8, Finn2005} + In this Letter we have for the first time presented the integrated SSFR for groups and clusters of galaxies and compared it to the SSFR of the field galaxy population." + Moreover. we tentatively find a continuous upper limit for galaxies. groups. and clusters in the SSFR-stellar mass plane over seven orders of magnitude in stellar mass.," Moreover, we tentatively find a continuous upper limit for galaxies, groups, and clusters in the SSFR-stellar mass plane over seven orders of magnitude in stellar mass." + This might indicate that the processes which control star formation in dark matter haloes of different mass have the same scaling with mass over a wide range of masses from dwarf galaxies to massive clusters of galaxies., This might indicate that the processes which control star formation in dark matter haloes of different mass have the same scaling with mass over a wide range of masses from dwarf galaxies to massive clusters of galaxies. +" The physical processes responsible for the ""down-sizing"" phenomenon witnessed in galaxies are not yet well understood.", The physical processes responsible for the “down-sizing” phenomenon witnessed in galaxies are not yet well understood. +" An early formation epoch for massive galaxies or ""dry merging"" (22). of lower-mass galaxies as well as quenching of star formation in. more massive haloes by feedback mechanisms (e.g.?) are among the discussed possibilities."," An early formation epoch for massive galaxies or “dry merging” \citep{Faber2006, Bell2006} of lower-mass galaxies as well as quenching of star formation in more massive haloes by feedback mechanisms \citep[e.g.][]{Scannapieco2005} are among the discussed possibilities." + Of course. we could also see the result of a combination of these processes or be faced with different evolutionary paths leading to the population of massive galaxies with old stellar populations.," Of course, we could also see the result of a combination of these processes or be faced with different evolutionary paths leading to the population of massive galaxies with old stellar populations." +" The fact that the SSFRs of groups and clusters of galaxies seem to continue the trend displayed by the field galaxy population towards higher masses is intrigui5,", The fact that the SSFRs of groups and clusters of galaxies seem to continue the trend displayed by the field galaxy population towards higher masses is intriguing. + For the galaxies. within these structures. one ca naturally expect a similar general behaviour às for their counterparts in the field. modified by environmental effects.," For the galaxies within these structures, one can naturally expect a similar general behaviour as for their counterparts in the field, modified by environmental effects." + It has been known for a long time that higher density enviroments are occupied by galaxies with morphologically earlier types (e.g.POD) and with overall redder colours (and thus lower star-formation activity: ?)).," It has been known for a long time that higher density environments are occupied by galaxies with morphologically earlier types \citep[e.g.][]{Dressler1980, +Postman1984, Dressler1997} and with overall redder colours (and thus lower star-formation activity; \citealt{BO78a}) )." + Moreover. ellipticals i higher-density environments are on average older than their low-density counterparts (?).. and star formation activity in groups seems to be lower than in the field (?)..," Moreover, ellipticals in higher-density environments are on average older than their low-density counterparts \citep{Thomas2005}, and star formation activity in groups seems to be lower than in the field \citep{Wilman2005}." + But the fact that the upper limit of the SSERs of all these objects. from dwarf galaxies to rich clusters. seems to follow a continuous sequence in the SSFR-stellar mass plane seems to suggest that there could be a smooth transition from the field to the clusters. which in turn might imply that the physical processes responsible for the lower integrated star formation activity in higher mass haloes are the same over this wide range of stellar masses. or at least have the same scaling with stellar mass.," But the fact that the upper limit of the SSFRs of all these objects, from dwarf galaxies to rich clusters, seems to follow a continuous sequence in the SSFR–stellar mass plane seems to suggest that there could be a smooth transition from the field to the clusters, which in turn might imply that the physical processes responsible for the lower integrated star formation activity in higher mass haloes are the same over this wide range of stellar masses, or at least have the same scaling with stellar mass." + The analysis presented here is made possible by the availability of large samples of field galaxies with well studied properties. and by the advent of group and cluster catalogues with photometric and spectroscopic data for large number of members.," The analysis presented here is made possible by the availability of large samples of field galaxies with well studied properties, and by the advent of group and cluster catalogues with photometric and spectroscopic data for large number of members." + However. statistics is still rather poor for groups and clusters. and we could not derive SFRs and stellar masses using the same methods in all samples.," However, statistics is still rather poor for groups and clusters, and we could not derive SFRs and stellar masses using the same methods in all samples." + Future studies of large and homogeneous samples of groups. clusters and their member galaxies will result in progress in the study of galaxy evolution as a function of local density. and allow us to better constrain the physical processes responsible for controlling star formation in different environments and thus haloes of different masses.," Future studies of large and homogeneous samples of groups, clusters and their member galaxies will result in progress in the study of galaxy evolution as a function of local density, and allow us to better constrain the physical processes responsible for controlling star formation in different environments and thus haloes of different masses." +Ganma-hayv Bursts (GRBs) are indeed. “gamma-ray bursts since (heir spectrum is dominated by 5gamma radiation.,Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs) are indeed 'gamma-ray' bursts since their spectrum is dominated by gamma radiation. +" E,,,peak is the characteristic photon energve measured. [rom", $E_{peak}$ is the characteristic photon energy measured from +"With the £15 filter covering the restframe 8j/m. we simply convert the observed flux to ὅμπι monochromatic luminosity L5, ) using a standard cosmology.","With the $L15$ filter covering the restframe $\mu$ m, we simply convert the observed flux to $\mu$ m monochromatic luminosity $L_{8\mu m}$ ) using a standard cosmology." + Completeness was measured by distributing artificial point sources with varying flux within the field and by examining what fraction of them was recovered as a function of input flux., Completeness was measured by distributing artificial point sources with varying flux within the field and by examining what fraction of them was recovered as a function of input flux. + Since we have deeper coverage at the center of the cluster. the completeness was measured separately in the central deep region and the outer regions of the field.," Since we have deeper coverage at the center of the cluster, the completeness was measured separately in the central deep region and the outer regions of the field." + More detail of the method is deseribed in Wadaetal.(2008)., More detail of the method is described in \citet{2008PASJ...60S.517W}. + Once the flux is converted to luminosity and completeness is taken into account. it is straight forward to construct ζω LFs. which we show in the squares in Fig.1..," Once the flux is converted to luminosity and completeness is taken into account, it is straight forward to construct $L_{8\mu m}$ LFs, which we show in the squares in \ref{fig:8umlf}." + Errors of the LFs are assumed to follow Poisson distribution., Errors of the LFs are assumed to follow Poisson distribution. + Here. we take an angular distance of the most distant source from the cluster center as a cluster radius (2)...= 6.2Mpe).," Here, we take an angular distance of the most distant source from the cluster center as a cluster radius $R_{max}=6.2$ Mpc)." + We assumed STR}a as the volume of the cluster to obtain galaxy density (0)., We assumed $\frac{4}{3}\pi R_{\max}^3$ as the volume of the cluster to obtain galaxy density $\phi$ ). + This ts only one of many ways to define a cluster volume. and thus. a caution must be taken to compare absolute values of our LFs to other work such as Shimetal.(2010).," This is only one of many ways to define a cluster volume, and thus, a caution must be taken to compare $absolute$ values of our LFs to other work such as \citet{Shim2010}." +. This cluster is elongated in angular direction (Koyamaetal..2007) . dend thus. the volume might not be spherical.," This cluster is elongated in angular direction \citep{2007MNRAS.382.1719K} , and thus, the volume might not be spherical." + Yet. comparison of the shape of the LFs is valid.," Yet, comparison of the $shape$ of the LFs is valid." + Our field LFs are based on the AKARI NEP Deep field data., Our field LFs are based on the AKARI NEP Deep field data. + The AKARI performed deep imaging in the North Ecliptic Pole Region (NEP) from 2-24jm. with 4 pointings in each field over 0.4 deg? (Matsuharaetal.2006.2007;Wadaetαἱ... 2008)..," The AKARI performed deep imaging in the North Ecliptic Pole Region (NEP) from $\mu$ m, with 4 pointings in each field over 0.4 $^2$ \citep{2006PASJ...58..673M,2007PASJ...59S.543M,2008PASJ...60S.517W}." + The 5 σ sensitivity in the AKARI IR filters CN2.N3..NLOST.SOW.S11.L15.L1SW. and £21) are 14.2. 11.0. 5.0. 48. 58. 71. 117. 121 and 2754/Jy (Wadaetal..2008)..," The 5 $\sigma$ sensitivity in the AKARI IR filters $N2,N3,N4,S7,S9W,S11,L15,L18W$ and $L24$ ) are 14.2, 11.0, 8.0, 48, 58, 71, 117, 121 and $\mu$ Jy \citep{2008PASJ...60S.517W}." + Flux is measured m 3 pix radius aperture (277). then corrected to total flux.," Flux is measured in 3 pix radius aperture (=7”), then corrected to total flux." + A subregion of the NEP-Deep field (0.25 deg?) has ancillary data from Subaru BVΠο πιαetal..2007;Wadaetal. 2008). CFHT «(Serjeant et al.," A subregion of the NEP-Deep field (0.25 $^2$ ) has ancillary data from Subaru $BVRi'z'$ \citep{2007AJ....133.2418I,2008PASJ...60S.517W}, CFHT $u'$ (Serjeant et al." + in prep.).," in prep.)," + KPNO2n/FLAMINGOs ο and As(lmaietal.2007). GALEX FUV and NUV (Malkan et al.," KPNO2m/FLAMINGOs $J$ and $Ks$ \citep{2007AJ....133.2418I}, GALEX $FUV$ and $NUV$ (Malkan et al." + in prep.)., in prep.). + For the optical identification of MIR sources. we adopt the likelihood ratio method (Sutherland&Saunders.1992)..," For the optical identification of MIR sources, we adopt the likelihood ratio method \citep{1992MNRAS.259..413S}." + Using these data. we estimate photometric redshift of £15 detected sources in the region with the (Ibertetal..2006:Arnoutsetal.. 2007)..," Using these data, we estimate photometric redshift of $L15$ detected sources in the region with the \citep{2006A&A...457..841I,2007A&A...476..137A}." + The measured errors on the photo-: against 293 spec-z galaxies from Keck/DEIMOS (Takagi et al., The measured errors on the $z$ against 293 spec-z galaxies from Keck/DEIMOS (Takagi et al. + in prep.), in prep.) + are =0.036 at:<0.8., are $\frac{\Delta z}{1+z}$ =0.036 at $z\leq0.8$. + We have excluded those sources better fit P=with QSO templates from the LFs., We have excluded those sources better fit with QSO templates from the LFs. + To construct fieldLFs. we have selected £15 sources at 0.65“photos0.9.," To construct fieldLFs, we have selected $L15$ sources at $0.6510^{5}$ ), there is still considerable scatter in the data, suggesting that there is no typical dynamic state for GMCs." + ? have shown that it might also be possible to build GMCs by accumulating very low density hydrogen gas. already in a molecular state.," \citet*{Pringleetal2001} have shown that it might also be possible to build GMCs by accumulating very low density hydrogen gas, already in a molecular state." + Their study came in response to the ideas presented by ?. in an attempt to provide a new mechanism for GMC ormation that can occur quickly.," Their study came in response to the ideas presented by \citet{Elmegreen2000}, in an attempt to provide a new mechanism for GMC formation that can occur quickly." + They point out that it is quite yossible that a large fraction of the interstellar medium may be in molecular form. but either simply too low a density to be detectable by current methods or too far away from illuminating sources.," They point out that it is quite possible that a large fraction of the interstellar medium may be in molecular form, but either simply too low a density to be detectable by current methods or too far away from illuminating sources." + The GMCs are then formed from large scale shocks. from spiral arm passage or feedback from high mass stars. such as winds and supernovae.," The GMCs are then formed from large scale shocks, from spiral arm passage or feedback from high mass stars, such as winds and supernovae." + This cloud formation can occur within a few million years., This cloud formation can occur within a few million years. + ?. also point out that GMCs are probably not in. virial equilibrium. and note that their wind-swept appearance suggests that they are anything but.," \citet{Pringleetal2001} also point out that GMCs are probably not in virial equilibrium, and note that their wind-swept appearance suggests that they are anything but." + The simulation that we present here draws on the above studies for motivation., The simulation that we present here draws on the above studies for motivation. + We assume that large scale flows are able to create an unbound GMC in a few millions years., We assume that large scale flows are able to create an unbound GMC in a few millions years. + Instead of being contained by external forces (e.g. 2)). we assume that the cloud is free to expand into the ISM.," Instead of being contained by external forces (e.g. \citealt{Heyeretal2001}) ), we assume that the cloud is free to expand into the ISM." + Thus the flows that created the cloud are assumed to have been used up in its formation., Thus the flows that created the cloud are assumed to have been used up in its formation. + Since the cloud is assumed to be short lived and not quasi-static. there is no need for the internal turbulent energy. which will dissipate on the crossing time. to be replenished (2?)," Since the cloud is assumed to be short lived and not quasi-static, there is no need for the internal turbulent energy, which will dissipate on the crossing time, to be replenished \citep*{Paredesetal1999, +Elmegreen2000}." + OB associations are historically identified simply as extended groups of OB stars. having diameters of tens of parsecs (?)}.," OB associations are historically identified simply as extended groups of OB stars, having diameters of tens of parsecs \citep{Ambart1955}." +. Furthermore they are rather more diffuse than open clusters. with the mass density of OB type stars at 0.1 pe ¢2222)..," Furthermore they are rather more diffuse than open clusters, with the mass density of OB type stars at $\sim 0.1$ $^{-3}$ \citep{Blaauw1964, Ambart1955, +Garmany1994, Ladas2003}." +" It was found that these associations contain considerable substructure which are referred to as ""OB subgoups’ (?)..", It was found that these associations contain considerable substructure which are referred to as `OB subgoups' \citep{Blaauw1964}. + These subgroups are unbound from one another as was deduced from their expansion about the centre of the region (2)., These subgroups are unbound from one another as was deduced from their expansion about the centre of the region \citep{Blaauw1952}. +". Some regions or ""subgroups? are shown to be associated with molecular gas.", Some regions or `subgroups' are shown to be associated with molecular gas. + In general these regions are not coeval but can exhibit a spread of ages between the subgroup population as large as 10 Myr (2).., In general these regions are not coeval but can exhibit a spread of ages between the subgroup population as large as 10 Myr \citep{Blaauw1964}. + The fact that OB associations are very young. with some of the subgroups possessing ages of the order of a millions years. suggests that unbound nature of the subgroups from one another is primordial.," The fact that OB associations are very young, with some of the subgroups possessing ages of the order of a millions years, suggests that unbound nature of the subgroups from one another is primordial." + The relationship between OB associations and other types of clusters found in the galactic disc. such as open clusters and embedded clusters. is still rather unclear.," The relationship between OB associations and other types of clusters found in the galactic disc, such as open clusters and embedded clusters, is still rather unclear." + The OB associations do however have a classic theory regarding their formation., The OB associations do however have a classic theory regarding their formation. + ? ooposed that OB associations form via triggering. prompted by he ionised regions produced by previous generations of OB stars.," \citet{ElmegreenLada1977} proposed that OB associations form via triggering, prompted by the ionised regions produced by previous generations of OB stars." + In this manner. the star formation is self propagating. with one generations of OB stars triggering the formation of the next.," In this manner, the star formation is self propagating, with one generations of OB stars triggering the formation of the next." + Since he shocked layer in which the new group of OB stars forms is moving away from the older OB stars. at a few . the new group is unbound from its parent group.," Since the shocked layer in which the new group of OB stars forms is moving away from the older OB stars, at a few $^{-1}$, the new group is unbound from its parent group." + The region then naturally ws the dynamics of the observed OB groups., The region then naturally has the dynamics of the observed OB groups. + Motivation came Tom observations of stars forming at the boundaries of molecular clouds and HIT. such as NGC7538. MI7 and M8 (2:: 25).," Motivation came from observations of stars forming at the boundaries of molecular clouds and HII, such as NGC7538, M17 and M8 \citealt*{Habingetal1972}; \citealt{Ladaetal1976}) )." + The issue is complicated however when one considers the detailed stellar population of OB associations (22)..," The issue is complicated however when one considers the detailed stellar population of OB associations \citep{Garmany1994, Brown2001}." + In the self propagating model. OB type stars form in the shocked layers where conditions are naturally more suited to forming high mass stars.," In the self propagating model, OB type stars form in the shocked layers where conditions are naturally more suited to forming high mass stars." + Low mass stars form spontaneously in the rest of the cloud., Low mass stars form spontaneously in the rest of the cloud. + Thus the model assumes a two step formation process whereby low mass stars and high mass stars are formed by different mechanisms and in physically separated locations., Thus the model assumes a two step formation process whereby low mass stars and high mass stars are formed by different mechanisms and in physically separated locations. + The IMF of the OB associations however do not exhibit this feature and generally possess the standard field star IMF. at least within the Salpeter range (e.g. Sco OB2. ?: ?)).," The IMF of the OB associations however do not exhibit this feature and generally possess the standard field star IMF, at least within the Salpeter range (e.g. Sco OB2, \citealt{deGeus1992}; \citealt{PreibischZinnecker1999}) )." + Since up to nearly of star formation is thought to occur in embedded clusters. with a field star IMF and primordial mass segregation (for a discussion see 21). it may be that the formation of OB associations has more in common with standard clustered star formation.," Since up to nearly of star formation is thought to occur in embedded clusters, with a field star IMF and primordial mass segregation (for a discussion see \citealt{Ladas2003}) ), it may be that the formation of OB associations has more in common with standard clustered star formation." + ? and ? have modelled cluster formation in a turbulently supported cloud., \citet*{BBV2003} and \citet*{BVB2004} have modelled cluster formation in a turbulently supported cloud. + They modelled a molecular cloud that was initially supported against collapse by a turbulent velocity field., They modelled a molecular cloud that was initially supported against collapse by a turbulent velocity field. + It was found that the dissipation of the large scale supersonic flows produced a number of distinct subclusters., It was found that the dissipation of the large scale supersonic flows produced a number of distinct subclusters. + Each subcluster contains at the core a massive star., Each subcluster contains at the core a massive star. + The subclusters were mass segregated and each had a protostellar population consistent with that of the observed field star IMF. both of which are the result of competitive accretion.," The subclusters were mass segregated and each had a protostellar population consistent with that of the observed field star IMF, both of which are the result of competitive accretion." + Since the cloud was initially bound. even more so after the dissipation of the turbulent energy. the whole system of subclusters are themselves bound to one another.," Since the cloud was initially bound, even more so after the dissipation of the turbulent energy, the whole system of subclusters are themselves bound to one another." + They quickly merge within roughly 0.5 Myr troughly twice the free-fall time for the original cloud)., They quickly merge within roughly 0.5 Myr (roughly twice the free-fall time for the original cloud). + Tf this merging process was to occur on large scales. such as a whole GMC. one would never be able to form OB associations.," If this merging process was to occur on large scales, such as a whole GMC, one would never be able to form OB associations." + The massive stars at the centres of the subclusters would tind themselves in one large cluster., The massive stars at the centres of the subclusters would find themselves in one large cluster. + Our proposal in this paper is that OB associations are just a, Our proposal in this paper is that OB associations are just a +"in the total image (dotted), arm (solid) and interarm (dashed) regions.","in the total image (dotted), arm (solid) and interarm (dashed) regions." +" Once again, we find that there is little difference between the arm and interarm region for NGC 5194 and only slight difference for NGC 628."," Once again, we find that there is little difference between the arm and interarm region for NGC 5194 and only a slight difference for NGC 628." +" However, NGC 6946 showsa an excess of higher SFE(H2) pixels in the arm region (i.e., there are more pixels with a SFE value higher than 6 x 1071? yr-! in the arm regions versus the interarm regions)."," However, NGC 6946 shows an excess of higher $_{2}$ ) pixels in the arm region (i.e., there are more pixels with a SFE value higher than 6 $\times$ $^{-10}$ $^{-1}$ in the arm regions versus the interarm regions)." +" One would expect that the grand design spirals would show the highest SFE in the arms as opposed to flocculent galaxies, as here the spiral shocks should be strongest."," One would expect that the grand design spirals would show the highest SFE in the arms as opposed to flocculent galaxies, as here the spiral shocks should be strongest." +" It is interesting then that NGC 6946, the most flocculent galaxy in this study, seems to show a higher SFE in the arms."," It is interesting then that NGC 6946, the most flocculent galaxy in this study, seems to show a higher SFE in the arms." +" While the source of this is not clear, one possible explanation is that our spiral arm definition is not probing the underlying density enhancement for this galaxy, since it is very weak."," While the source of this is not clear, one possible explanation is that our spiral arm definition is not probing the underlying density enhancement for this galaxy, since it is very weak." + Instead the spiral arm mask has isolated regions of high star formation., Instead the spiral arm mask has isolated regions of high star formation. +" Looking at the spiral arm masks Figure it is clear that the spiral arm structure is (seemuch more 1)),complex than the grand design structures of NGC 628 and NGC 5194."," Looking at the spiral arm masks (see Figure \ref{mask}) ), it is clear that the spiral arm structure is much more complex than the grand design structures of NGC 628 and NGC 5194." +" If the arms were defined based on young, recent star forming regions, then it would be biased towards high SFRs and hence show seemingly higher SFE in the arm"," If the arms were defined based on young, recent star forming regions, then it would be biased towards high SFRs and hence show seemingly higher SFE in the arm" +particles will scale as «Νο SeVi.,particles will scale as $N_t$ $N_t$. + Thus. there can be a substantial variation in tle computational ti required. between different trees. aud evolving the largest tree cai comprise a significant [racti of the total computational load.," Thus, there can be a substantial variation in the computational time required between different trees, and evolving the largest tree can comprise a significant fraction of the total computational load." + Au efficient. parallel code must iancddle this situation well wl dividiug work up amoug NCPU processors., An efficient parallel code must handle this situation well when dividing work up among NCPU processors. + Load balancing of trees is achieved iu three ways., Load balancing of trees is achieved in three ways. +" First. trees a'e sorted by NV, aud then divicex iuto “copses” of roughly equal amounts of weyk using the op[n]eedy algoritli1."," First, trees are sorted by $N_t$ and then divided into “copses” of roughly equal amounts of work using the “greedy” algorithm." + That is. starting witu the largest tree. each one in turn is given to the copse which up o that point has been assigiec the least auuou uo ‘total work.," That is, starting with the largest tree, each one in turn is given to the copse which up to that point has been assigned the least amount of total work." + Usually there is oue copse per CPU. but tleye Call be two or nore per CPU if required by space coustrains.," Usually there is one copse per CPU, but there can be two or more per CPU if required by space constraints." + There is a comunulcation step. wren all data associatec with a copse is sen to one CPU.," There is a communication step, when all data associated with a copse is sent to one CPU." + A CPU then evolves each tree in its loca copse in turu. starting with the most massive.," A CPU then evolves each tree in its local copse in turn, starting with the most massive." + Additionally. tie largest trees can ye doue in paralel.," Additionally, the largest trees can be done in parallel." + If a ew large trees dominate the work load. then it is imj»ossible for all copses to contain eqal amouts of work— ideally. one would want NCPU copses. each comprising 1/NCPL of the total amout of work. but this clearly can’t happen if the largest t‘ee takes a larger (ractiou jus by itsel.," If a few large trees dominate the work load, then it is impossible for all copses to contain equal amounts of work— ideally, one would want NCPU copses, each comprising 1/NCPU of the total amount of work, but this clearly can't happen if the largest tree takes a larger fraction just by itself." + In this case. the force calculation for these large trees is dome in parallel by a small uumber of CPUs.," In this case, the force calculation for these large trees is done in parallel by a small number of CPUs." + Tis is currently doue quite crudely. with only the tree walk auc force calculation acually ca‘ried out in parallel: iu theory a fully parallel tree code could be used for every tree. allocaling ukre processors to those copses containing the most work.," This is currently done quite crudely, with only the tree walk and force calculation actually carried out in parallel; in theory a fully parallel tree code could be used for every tree, allocating more processors to those copses containing the most work." + Ouly a few nodes are usually. recuired to reduce the time spent on the largest tree to the level required for oad balancing., Only a few nodes are usually required to reduce the time spent on the largest tree to the level required for load balancing. + As a final means of balancing the load. when a CPU finishes evolving all the trees iu its local copse. it teu sends a sigual to the other CPUs.," As a final means of balancing the load, when a CPU finishes evolving all the trees in its local copse, it then sends a signal to the other CPUs." + A CPU with work still eft will seu«c an unevolvect t‘ee to the idle €‘PL for it to carry out the evolution., A CPU with work still left will send an unevolved tree to the idle CPU for it to carry out the evolution. + The scaling of the current implementation of TPM with nuuber of processors is shown iu Fig. velfie:scale.., The scaling of the current implementation of TPM with number of processors is shown in $.$ \\ref{fig:scale}. +" The test case lor these timine rus is a standard LCDM. inodel 1i redshilt 220.16 witl N=256"" particles in a 3204. 'Mpe cube.", The test case for these timing runs is a standard LCDM model at redshift $z$ =0.16 with $N$ $^3$ particles in a $h^{-1}$ Mpc cube. + Tus particular set of runs was carried out on an LÀ-61 Linux cluster at NCSA named. “Titan”., This particular set of runs was carried out on an IA-64 Linux cluster at NCSA named “Titan”. + TIis inachine consists of 128 nodes. each with dual Inte SOOMHAz Itauium processors. and a Myrine uetwork intercounect.," This machine consists of 128 nodes, each with dual Intel 800MHz Itanium processors, and a Myrinet network interconnect." + While the total time require depeuds ou processor performance. similar scaling with NCPU ias been found on a number of uachines with various types of processors axl interconnects.," While the total time required depends on processor performance, similar scaling with NCPU has been found on a number of machines with various types of processors and interconnects." + The topiost line in Fig. is total time. calculated as the utuber of secouds walleock lune per PM step multipliec w NCPU: perect scaling would be a horizoital line.," The topmost line in $.$ \\ref{fig:scale} + is total time, calculated as the number of seconds wallclock time per PM step multiplied by NCPU; perfect scaling would be a horizontal line." + TPM perforiIs (t Hewell— at NCPU=61 the efficiency 15 stl] as compared to NCPU-I., TPM performs quite well— at NCPU=64 the efficiency is still as compared to NCPU=4. + Bevyoud this poiu sCaing begius to deerace. with he efficieucy. droppite to for NCPU=128.," Beyond this point scaling begins to degrade, with the efficiency dropping to for NCPU=128." + The 'OasO1 TPA] scales well can be seen in the secoud line {ror1 the top. which shows the otal time speit in t‘ee evolution.," The reason TPM scales well can be seen in the second line from the top, which shows the total time spent in tree evolution." + This pat of the code takes up most of the CPU time. but it 'equires no communication aid there are eiough trees so that just coarse-erainecl parallelization works reasonably wel.," This part of the code takes up most of the CPU time, but it requires no communication and there are enough trees so that just coarse–grained parallelization works reasonably well." + The nest two curves shown indicate the amount of time iu the PM portion of the code aud overlead related to trees (ideutifviug tree regions aud particles. etc.).," The next two curves shown indicate the amount of time in the PM portion of the code and overhead related to trees (identifying tree regions and particles, etc.)." + These take a siuall fraction of the total time aud scale well since the grid is distributed across all processors., These take a small fraction of the total time and scale well since the grid is distributed across all processors. +are the mean field expectation values of the vector mesons ω and ὁ in quark matter. p; is lepton pressure. po is the vacuum pressure and 5 is an effective bag constant.,"are the mean field expectation values of the vector mesons $\omega$ and $\phi$ in quark matter, $p_l$ is lepton pressure, $p_0$ is the vacuum pressure and $B^*$ is an effective bag constant." + The quark chemical potentials are modified by the vector fields as follow fe=diag(μμ-Wo.LtWo.flyGo).," The quark chemical potentials are modified by the vector fields as follow $\hat\mu^*={\rm diag}_f(\mu_u-\omega_0,\mu_d-\omega_0,\mu_s-\phi_0)$." +" The numerical values of the parameters of the Lagrangian are 77,4,=5.5 MeV. m,=140.7 MeV. A=602.3 MeV. G.A?=1.835. KA?=12.36. and Gp/Gs=I."," The numerical values of the parameters of the Lagrangian are $m_{u,d} += 5.5$ MeV, $m_s = 140.7$ MeV, $\Lambda = 602.3$ MeV, $G_S\Lambda^2 = +1.835$, $K\Lambda^5 =12.36$, and $G_D/G_S = 1$." + The surface tension between the (hyperinuclear and quark matter is not well-known. therefore we shall adopt the working hypothesis that this tension is high enough to prevent the formation of mixed phases.," The surface tension between the (hyper)nuclear and quark matter is not well-known, therefore we shall adopt the working hypothesis that this tension is high enough to prevent the formation of mixed phases." + Then. the transition. from (hyper)nuclear matter to quark matter occurs at a certam baryo-chemical potential at which the pressures of these phases are equal.," Then, the transition from (hyper)nuclear matter to quark matter occurs at a certain baryo-chemical potential at which the pressures of these phases are equal." + This is equivalent to the condition that pressure. P. vs. chemical potential. µ. curves for these phases cross (Maxwell construction).," This is equivalent to the condition that pressure, $P$, vs. chemical potential, $\mu$, curves for these phases cross (Maxwell construction)." + Thus. according to the Aaxwell construction of the deconfinement phase transition. there is a jump in the density at constant pressure.," Thus, according to the Maxwell construction of the deconfinement phase transition, there is a jump in the density at constant pressure." + However. the transition density itself cannot be fixed. because the current NJL model does not allow us to fix the low-density normalization of the pressure: (this is the consequence of the fact that this class of models does not capture the confinement feature of the QCD).," However, the transition density itself cannot be fixed, because the current NJL model does not allow us to fix the low-density normalization of the pressure; (this is the consequence of the fact that this class of models does not capture the confinement feature of the QCD)." +" For this reason we introduced above an additional ""bag"" parameter B. which allows us to vary the density at which the quark phase sets-in. thus fixing the density of deconfinement f."," For this reason we introduced above an additional “bag” parameter $B^*$, which allows us to vary the density at which the quark phase sets-in, thus fixing the density of deconfinement $\rho_{\rm tr}$." + The transition density increases with 5 (as well as with the vector coupling Gy)., The transition density increases with $B^*$ (as well as with the vector coupling $G_V$ ). + For example. varying B in the range -40 MeV fm? to 50 MeV fm we find variations in the transition density in the range 2.4po«pu7). although (as illustrated by the discussion in the previous paragraph) we cannot exclude the possibility that €<0.40 could be present. but hidden by random variations in T [rom one line of sight to another.," We thus find no evidence in the data for an anisotropy in the sense $T_{\perp} > T_{\parallel}$, although (as illustrated by the discussion in the previous paragraph) we cannot exclude the possibility that $\epsilon \leq 0.40$ could be present, but hidden by random variations in $T$ from one line of sight to another." + An upper limit to (he temperature anisotropy e<0.40 corresponds to TXL6T. which is considerably less (han that reported for the solar corona. and also less than many cases reported in the solar wind 2009).," An upper limit to the temperature anisotropy $\epsilon \leq 0.40$ corresponds to $\frac{T_{\perp}}{T_{\parallel}} \leq 1.67$, which is considerably less than that reported for the solar corona, and also less than many cases reported in the solar wind \citep[see Figure 1 of ][]{Kasper09}." +. The analvsis of Section 4.1 was done in an unbiased fashion. ie. with no a-priori estimate of the local direction of the interstellar magnetic field.," The analysis of Section 4.1 was done in an unbiased fashion, i.e. with no a-priori estimate of the local direction of the interstellar magnetic field." + No direction examined had a compelling case for anisotropy of the turbulent amplitude € or (he ion temperature 7., No direction examined had a compelling case for anisotropy of the turbulent amplitude $\xi$ or the ion temperature $T$. +" With (his analvsis completed. we then re-examined the data for ""prelerred candidate directions b advocated bv Lallementetal(2005) and Ophleretal(2009)... as cliscussed in Section 4.1 above."," With this analysis completed, we then re-examined the data for “preferred” candidate directions $\hat{b}$ advocated by \cite{Lallement05} and \cite{Opher09}, as discussed in Section 4.1 above." +" Lallementetal(2005) propose a direction of the local interstellar magnetic field οἱ 2057L. as suggested by their fainthost galaxies (Rz23 mag: Dergeretal.2006)).,"exceed $\sim 10^{52}$ erg if some of the bursts with unknown redshifts are located at $z\gtrsim 1$, as suggested by their fainthost galaxies $R\gtrsim 23$ mag; \citealt{bfp+06}) )." + The full range of 23— [orders of magnitude is similar to the spread in £.νο observed for long GRDs (Frailetal.2001:Bloometal. 2003).," The full range of $3-4$ orders of magnitude is similar to the spread in $E_{\gamma,{\rm iso}}$ observed for long GRBs \citep{fks+01,bfk03}." +. The data preseuted in this paper couclusively show that the majority (80%) of all short CRBs exhibit a tight correlation between their isotropic-equivaleut prompt 5- ray and blast wave kinetic energies (see also Nakar2007))., The data presented in this paper conclusively show that the majority $80\%$ ) of all short GRBs exhibit a tight correlation between their isotropic-equivalent prompt $\gamma$ -ray and blast wave kinetic energies (see also \citealt{nak07}) ). + The inferred 5-rav cficicucy is ~85'A with a narrow spread of about 0.114 dex., The inferred $\gamma$ -ray efficiency is $\sim 85\%$ with a narrow spread of about $0.14$ dex. + This result is iudeed verified bv the three bursts for which detailed afterglow observatious are available. with derived ε. values of 0.8 0050709: Foxetal. 2005)). 0.2 0050721: Bergeretal. 2005))). and 0.65 0051221a: Soderbergetal. 2006a)).," This result is indeed verified by the three bursts for which detailed afterglow observations are available, with derived $\epsilon_\gamma$ values of 0.8 050709; \citealt{ffp+05}) ), 0.2 050724; \citealt{bpc+05}) ), and 0.65 051221a; \citealt{sbk+06}) )." + The remaining 20% of short bursts lave X-ray fluxes that are suppressed by about three orders of magnitude conparedto their x-ray fluence., The remaining $20\%$ of short bursts have X-ray fluxes that are suppressed by about three orders of magnitude comparedto their $\gamma$ -ray fluence. + I stress that if this is indeed due to a low cireiuniburst density refsec:outlicrs)). which leads to my«ÓÁ.. then observations of the afterelow at higher N-ray cuereies (above Ji.) should recover the same narrow distribution of e. seen for the bulls of the population.," I stress that if this is indeed due to a low circumburst density \\ref{sec:outliers}) ), which leads to $\nu_X<\nu_c$, then observations of the afterglow at higher X-ray energies (above $h\nu_c$ ) should recover the same narrow distribution of $\epsilon_\gamma$ seen for the bulk of the population." + The observed correlation and the interred narrow distribution of have several crucial implications for short CRB progenitor e.models. the energy extraction 1iechanisui. and burst properties such as the circumburst density aud shock unicroplysics.," The observed correlation and the inferred narrow distribution of $\epsilon_\gamma$ have several crucial implications for short GRB progenitor models, the energy extraction mechanism, and burst properties such as the circumburst density and shock microphysics." + The overall narrow spread ἐ.. aud the median value. are similar to those observed in long GRBs (Panaitescu&Iunar2002).. sugeestiug that the properties of the relativistic outflow are similar for long iid short bursts and are generally independent of the ientity of the progenitor or thecireunburst environment.," The overall narrow spread in $\epsilon_\gamma$, and the median value, are similar to those observed in long GRBs \citep{pk02}, suggesting that the properties of the relativistic outflow are similar for long and short bursts and are generally independent of the identity of the progenitor or thecircumburst environment." + Iu addition. the tight correlation between στα aud afterelow energies indicates that for most bursts the nuderling assumption that vy2νι is indeed correct.," In addition, the tight correlation between $\gamma$ -ray and afterglow energies indicates that for most bursts the underlying assumption that $\nu_X>\nu_c$ is indeed correct." + Therefore the required cireunburst deusities are (Carnot&Savi2002) n>0.05(1|:)Eey(Ex 7. tvpical of mterstellu environinents.," Therefore the required circumburst densities are \citep{gs02} $n\gtrsim 0.05\,(1+z)^{-1/2} +\epsilon_{B,-1}^{-3/2} E_{50}^{1/2}$ $^{-3}$, typical of interstellar environments." + Iu the context of binary conrpact object progenitors (NS-NS. NS-DII). the inferred densities indicate that the majority of the progenitors do not experience kick velocities that are large enough for ejection into the intergalactic medium and/or that the merger timescales are short enough that the distance traveled is <10 kpe.," In the context of binary compact object progenitors (NS-NS, NS-BH), the inferred densities indicate that the majority of the progenitors do not experience kick velocities that are large enough for ejection into the intergalactic medium and/or that the merger timescales are short enough that the distance traveled is $\lesssim 10$ kpc." +" Finally. the fraction of energy in relativistic electrons. e,zz(1MEAE... ust also have a narrow distribution. since both e. aud νιο. have a narrow spread."," Finally, the fraction of energy in relativistic electrons, $\epsilon_e\approx(1-\epsilon_\gamma)E_K/E_\gamma$, must also have a narrow distribution, since both $\epsilon_\gamma$ and $E_K/E_\gamma$ have a narrow spread." + While there is a clear correlation between £.ο aud gis the overall spread in isotropic-equivaleut energies appears to be wider than for the boeanuüueg-corrected energies of long GRBs.collimated.," While there is a clear correlation between $E_{\gamma,{\rm iso}}$ and $E_{K,{\rm iso}}$, the overall spread in isotropic-equivalent energies appears to be wider than for the beaming-corrected energies of long GRBs,." +" To date. ouly 0051221a exhibits evidence for siguificaut beaming. with fj=|Iσωστο«1052006a).. while 0050709 appears to have a wide jet with f,z0.06 (Foxct20053."," To date, only 051221a exhibits evidence for significant beaming, with $f_b\equiv [1-{\rm +cos}(\theta_j)]\approx 7.5\times 10^{-3}$, while 050709 appears to have a wide jet with $f_b\approx 0.06$ \citep{ffp+05}." +". In general short CRB jets appear to be wider than those of long GRBs with 0;zLO"" compared to (ο25 (Ρούσσοςetal.2006a).", In general short GRB jets appear to be wider than those of long GRBs with $\theta_j \gtrsim 10^\circ$ compared to $\langle\theta_j\rangle\approx 5^\circ$ \citep{sbk+06}. +. Tn the larger sample preseuted here two additional bursts with kuowu redshifts (061006 aud 061210) exhibit steep decavs. ay~2. at late time. reminiscent of a post jet break evolution (for which the expected value is ay=pwith p>2: Sarictal.1999)).," In the larger sample presented here two additional bursts with known redshifts (061006 and 061210) exhibit steep decays, $\alpha_X\sim -2$, at late time, reminiscent of a post jet break evolution (for which the expected value is $\alpha_X=-p$ with $p\gtrsim 2$; \citealt{sph99}) )." + Tn addition to CGRD0051221a these bursts also have the largest secure values of Ee3.4.," In addition to 051221a these bursts also have the largest secure values of $E_{\gamma,{\rm iso}}$." +" Iu the case of 0061006 there is a clear break at fz1&100, while for 0061210 the helt curve is already in the rapid decay phase at the time of the first observations. f2«10? s, Using the conversion frou jet break time to opening angle (Sarictal.1999): I fud 0;xO.12 for 0061006. aud 0;0.94$ on the spin of this SMBH. + However. Revrolds Beechnuan (1997) showed that he sonne mon line profile «uai result from à non-rotating SMDITI if a hiel-latitude N-rav source πιατος disk material within tfje radius of mareinal stability.," However, Reynolds Begelman (1997) showed that the same iron line profile can result from a non-rotating SMBH if a high-latitude X-ray source illuminates disk material within the radius of marginal stability." + This is ali explicit demonstration of how unucertaiuies in the assumed astroplivsics (6.8. he, This is an explicit demonstration of how uncertainties in the assumed astrophysics (e.g. the +IL aud VLT data.,II and VLT data. + Ser &* was highly active curing this period showing several UR flares., Sgr A* was highly active during this period showing several IR flares. + Figure la, Figure 1a +mereine events) iu common DAL haloes are also included. as described iu Mencei et al. (,merging events) in common DM haloes are also included as described in Menci et al. ( +2001).,2004). + ILowwever. several chanecs have been made iu both the DAL and the barvonic sector of our model with respect to our previous papers.," However, several changes have been made in both the DM and the baryonic sector of our model with respect to our previous papers." + We describe such changes in turn., We describe such changes in turn. + To derive the whole color distribution we run a Monte Carlo version of our SAM. where many realizations of the mereing histories of present-day DAL haloes (with differcut final masses) are drawn by extracting mereine probabilities according to the Extended Press Schechter Theory (Bond ct al.," To derive the whole color distribution we run a Monte Carlo version of our SAM, where many realizations of the merging histories of present-day DM haloes (with different final masses) are drawn by extracting merging probabilities according to the Extended Press Schechter Theory (Bond et al." + 1991: Lacey Cole 1993)., 1991; Lacey Cole 1993). + To generate the merging trees we adopt the same algoritlin described in Cole et al. (, To generate the merging trees we adopt the same algorithm described in Cole et al. ( +2000). with a erid of 25 final DM masses ranging from 3.16-10°AL. to La107AL. with equally spaced logaritlunic values. aud a ass resolution of 5.10*AL: a total of 100 realizations are drawn for cach final DAL mass.,"2000), with a grid of 25 final DM masses ranging from $3.16\cdot 10^9\,M_{\odot}$ to $1.8\cdot10^{15}\,M_{\odot}$ with equally spaced logarithmic values, and a mass resolution of $5\cdot 10^7\,M_{\odot}$; a total of 100 realizations are drawn for each final DM mass." + The evolution of DAL haloes described above is connected to the processes involving the barvous as described below., The evolution of DM haloes described above is connected to the processes involving the baryons as described below. + The mass 52. of cooled gas m a disk with radius à aud rotation velocity 04 is derived (Moenuci et al., The mass $m_c$ of cooled gas in a disk with radius $r_d$ and rotation velocity $v_d$ is derived (Menci et al. +" 2002. and Somerville Primack 1999) by computing. for cach time-step. the increment in the cooling radius Ar, of the central galaxy in all he DM haloes."," 2002, and Somerville Primack 1999) by computing, for each time-step, the increment in the cooling radius $\Delta r_c$ of the central galaxy in all the DM haloes." +" The corresponding increment of mass of the cooled eas is Aim,=LarpglhJACO asstunine a simple isothermal gas density profile py(r)xr?."," The corresponding increment of mass of the cooled gas is $\Delta m_c=4\, \pi\,r_c^2\rho_g(r_c)\,\Delta r_c$ , assuming a simple isothermal gas density profile $\rho_g(r)\propto r^{-2}$." + The normalization is set as to recover the hot eas mass when the density profile is integrated over the volume., The normalization is set as to recover the hot gas mass when the density profile is integrated over the volume. + After mereing events we determine whether the mass of the largest progenitor my Comprises ess than a fraction 1/2 of the post-merecr mass (as in Somerville Primack 1999): if this is the case (.c.. the mereing wartuers have comparable masses) we reset the cooling time aud cooling radius to zero (ax sugeested by recent. aimed wdrodvuamucal simulation of major galaxy mereiug. see Cox et al.," After merging events we determine whether the mass of the largest progenitor $m_1$ comprises less than a fraction $1/2$ of the post-merger mass (as in Somerville Primack 1999); if this is the case (i.e., the merging partners have comparable masses) we reset the cooling time and cooling radius to zero (as suggested by recent, aimed hydrodynamical simulation of major galaxy merging, see Cox et al." + 2000. and the eas is reheated to the virial temperature of the DM halo.," 2004), and the gas is reheated to the virial temperature of the DM halo." + The introduction of such a process suppresses the cooling iu the massive haloes. which undergo a larger iuuber of such major mereine eveuts compared to low-uass haloes.," The introduction of such a process suppresses the cooling in the massive haloes, which undergo a larger number of such major merging events compared to low-mass haloes." + Iu addition. the steepuess of tle faiut-cud slope of the iunuinositv function (LE hereafter. see Sect.," In addition, the steepness of the faint-end slope of the luminosity function (LF hereafter, see Sect." + 2.5 and fig., 2.5 and fig. + 1) may contribute to account for the nonexistence of extremely xieht (monster) galaxies (see Deuson ct al., 1) may contribute to account for the nonexistence of extremely bright (”monster”) galaxies (see Benson et al. + 2003)., 2003). + See also Sect., See also Sect. + 1 for a discussion ou this point., 4 for a discussion on this point. + As for the star formation. we assume the canonical Sceliniidt. form i.=if(yr). where ty—ο aud q is left as a free parameter.," As for the star formation, we assume the canonical Schmidt form $\dot +m_*=m_c/(q\,\tau_d)$, where $\tau_d\equiv r_d/v_d$ and $q$ is left as a free parameter." +" At cach time step. the mass Arn), veturued from the cold gas content of the disk to the hot gas phase due to Supernovae (SNe) activity is estimated from canonical cnerey balance arguments (I&auffinan 1996. Ikaufftinaun Charlot 1998: sce also Dekel Biruboin 2005) as Ay,=EsxeytyAin.fe? where Av, is the mass of stars formed in the timestep.©35-10OAL. is the imber of SNe per unit solar mass (depending ou the asstaned IMF). Γον=10°!eres is the energy of ejecta of cach SN. and e. is the circular velocity of the galactic halo: ey=0.010.5 is the efitcicucy of the cnerey transfer to the cold iuterstellaz eas."," At each time step, the mass $\Delta m_h$ returned from the cold gas content of the disk to the hot gas phase due to Supernovae (SNe) activity is estimated from canonical energy balance arguments (Kauffman 1996, Kauffmann Charlot 1998; see also Dekel Birnboin 2005) as $\Delta +m_h=E_{SN}\,\epsilon_0\,\eta_0\,\Delta m_*/v_c^2$ where $\Delta m_*$ is the mass of stars formed in the timestep, $\eta\approx 3-5\cdot 10^{-3}/M_{\odot}$ is the number of SNe per unit solar mass (depending on the assumed IMF), $E_{SN}=10^{51}\,{\rm ergs}$ is the energy of ejecta of each SN, and $v_c$ is the circular velocity of the galactic halo; $\epsilon_0=0.01-0.5$ is the efficiency of the energy transfer to the cold interstellar gas." +" The above mass An), is made available for cooling at the next. timestep.", The above mass $\Delta m_h$ is made available for cooling at the next timestep. + The model free parameters ¢=30 aud ej=0.1 are chosen as to match the local D-baud LF aud the Tih-Fisher relation adopting a Salpeter IAIF., The model free parameters $q=30$ and $\epsilon_0=0.1$ are chosen as to match the local B-band LF and the Tully-Fisher relation adopting a Salpeter IMF. +" The above star formation law depeuds strouglv on ry cuterime the timescale τη,", The above star formation law depends strongly on $r_d$ entering the timescale $\tau_d$. +" The disk radius ry=reg(e) is related to the DAL virial radius kc, by the function gle.) accounting for the properties of the disk: we shall adopt as our fiducial choice the model by Mo. Mao White (1998) which vields gle.)2(AV2)Qusfm)fe.)127Foley. whore we take for the DAL spin parameter the average value A=0.05. while the ratio of the eas to DM angular momentum is kept to dd=0.05 as in Mo. Mao White (1998)."," The disk radius $r_d=r_v\,g(v_c)$ is related to the DM virial radius $r_v$ by the function $g(v_c)$ accounting for the properties of the disk; we shall adopt as our fiducial choice the model by Mo, Mao White (1998) which yields $g(v_c)\approx (\lambda/\sqrt{2})[j_d/(m_c/m)]f_c(v_c)^{- +1/2}\,f_R(v)$, where we take for the DM spin parameter the average value $\lambda=0.05$, while the ratio of the gas to DM angular momentum is kept to $j_d=0.05$ as in Mo, Mao White (1998)." +" The slowly varving fictions f. aud fg account for the eas density profile aud for the self-gravitv of the disk: the former is assumed to have the form given by Navarro. Freeuk White (1996): the concentration parameter cutering their profile depends on the mass, aud is computed following the procedure given in the appendix of the above paper."," The slowly varying functions $f_c$ and $f_R$ account for the gas density profile and for the self-gravity of the disk; the former is assumed to have the form given by Navarro, Freenk White (1996); the concentration parameter entering their profile depends on the mass, and is computed following the procedure given in the appendix of the above paper." + Note that our form of gfe) vields a star formation timescale 7;Xm/m. and hence appreciably affects the star formation in the most massive haloe where Óma is not effectively balanced by Supernovac feedback.," Note that our form of $g(v)$ yields a star formation timescale $\tau_d\propto m/m_c$, and hence appreciably affects the star formation in the most massive haloe where $\dot m_*$ is not effectively balanced by Supernovae feedback." + Tn particulary. such haloes are caracterized by a larger i. at high redshifts (where rapid cooling vields larger m0) ratios). which miplies faster coustunption of cold gas: at low-:. conversely. the longer star formation timescales due to the low afi ratio inhibits the formation of stars in galaxies within massive DM haloes.," In particular, such haloes are caracterized by a larger $\dot m_*$ at high redshifts (where rapid cooling yields larger $m_c/m$ ratios), which implies faster consumption of cold gas; at $z$, conversely, the longer star formation timescales due to the low $m_c/m$ ratio inhibits the formation of stars in galaxies within massive DM haloes." + We stummarize in fe., We summarize in fig. +" 1 some results of the model obtained for our fiducial choice of cosinological parameters: O9=0.3. Q4=0.7. OQ,=0.05 and My=ταιςtAMpe+: the iietalliitv aud the dust extinction are computed as in Meuci et al. ("," 1 some results of the model obtained for our fiducial choice of cosmological parameters: $\Omega_0=0.3$, $\Omega_{\Lambda}=0.7$, $\Omega_b=0.05$ and $H_0=70\,{\rm km\,s^{-1}\,Mpc^{-1}}$; the metallicity and the dust extinction are computed as in Menci et al. (" +2002). ax well as the evolution of the stellay populations. with cussion derived frou svuthetic spectral energy distributions (Druzual Charlot 1993). adopting a Salpeter IME.,"2002), as well as the evolution of the stellar populations, with emission derived from synthetic spectral energy distributions (Bruzual Charlot 1993), adopting a Salpeter IMF." + To test the cousisteucy of our set of cooling. star formation aud feedback laws with the available observations. we first compare with the local observed distribution ofcold gas. stars and of disk sizes uneastred at low-: (pauels à. b. c). aud with the Tully-Fisher relation iu the LEbaud shown iu pancl d).," To test the consistency of our set of cooling, star formation and feedback laws with the available observations, we first compare with the local observed distribution ofcold gas, stars and of disk sizes measured at $z$ (panels a, b, c), and with the Tully-Fisher relation in the I-band shown in panel d)." + Then we compare with the B-baud (at low :) aud the, Then we compare with the B-band (at low $z$ ) and the +dust grains in the disc.,dust grains in the disc. + In this case. forward scattering on big dust grains at the outer edge of the disc is most effective in producing the observed radiation.," In this case, forward scattering on big dust grains at the outer edge of the disc is most effective in producing the observed radiation." + However. the expected polarization degree is small. if scattering occurs at small angels.," However, the expected polarization degree is small, if scattering occurs at small angels." + Radiative transfer modelling of scattering 1n a dise seen at iclination angles 80°