1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910644264003321

Autore

Correira José Ricardo C. C. C.

Titolo

A new generation of cosmic superstring simulations / / José Ricardo C. C. C. Correira

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2023]

©2023

ISBN

9783031202292

9783031202285

Edizione

[1st ed. 2023.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (202 pages)

Collana

Springer theses

Disciplina

539.7258

Soggetti

Superstring theories

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

A brief description of Cosmology -- Topological Defects -- Supercomputing with Graphics Processing Units -- Calibration of Extended VOS models -- Strings in U(1)_L x U(1)_L simulations -- A New Generation of String Simulations.

Sommario/riassunto

Topological defects are an expected consequence of phase transitions in the early Universe. As such these objects, if detected, provide unequivocal evidence of physics beyond the Standard Model. This means they are prime targets for new observational facilities. However, our understanding of defects is heavily bottlenecked by computational limitations. In this book, the author explores the use of accelerator hardware to alleviate this problem, presenting the world’s first (multiple-)GPU defect simulations. Such simulations can evolve a network of line-like cosmic strings at an unprecedented resolution. Then these are used to obtain the most accurate to date calibrations of semi-analytical modelling and to show the impact of accuracy on observational consequences of strings. Lastly, a modified version of this application is used to study interconnected networks of strings in greater detail than ever before. This book benefits any student or researcher who wishes to learn about field theory simulations in the early Universe and about supercomputing with multiple accelerators.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910780244303321

Autore

Melikan R. A.

Titolo

John Scott, Lord Eldon, 1751-1838 : the duty of loyalty / / R.A. Melikan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 1999

ISBN

1-107-11509-4

1-280-15345-8

0-511-11694-2

0-511-15068-7

0-511-30309-2

0-511-49593-5

0-511-05072-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xvii, 370 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Collana

Cambridge studies in English legal history

Disciplina

941.073092

Soggetti

Judges - Great Britain

Law - Political aspects - History

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 357-365) and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. A man of laws -- 2. An independent learned gentleman -- 3. A government retainer -- 4. Formal politics -- 5. Engagement -- 6. Setbacks -- 7. Resolution -- 8. Pater familias -- 9. Upright intentions -- 10. The King's man -- 11. The practice of patronage -- 12. Cut and thrust -- 13. A servant may serve two masters -- 14. Reform and revolution -- 15. The Speaker speaks -- 16. Lord Endless -- 17. Faithful defender -- 18. Twilight of the State.

Sommario/riassunto

John Scott, Lord Eldon (1751-1838) was a dominant figure in Georgian public life, and ranks among the most important Lord Chancellors in the long history of that office. This biography - the first for one hundred and fifty years - also surveys Eldon's earlier career as an MP and Law Officer. As a lawyer entering Parliament, he encountered both prejudices against 'learned gentlemen' and opportunities for advancement. Once in office he swiftly made his presence felt, drafting the Regency bill of 1788, and conducting the government's legal campaign against Republicanism. Retiring at last in 1827, Eldon spent



his final years opposing political reform. Labelled by many as a relic of 'Old Toryism', Eldon's views of government, politics, and the constitution represent an important strand in Georgian political thinking, and his career illuminates the work of the major legal offices of British government.