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A. Lorente

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Evidence for Strange-Quark Contributions to the Nucleon’s Form Factors atQ2=0.108   (GeV/c)2

2005

We report on a measurement of the parity violating asymmetry in the elastic scattering of polarized electrons off unpolarized protons with the A4 apparatus at MAMI in Mainz at a four momentum transfer value of ${Q}^{2}=0.108\text{ }(\mathrm{GeV}/c{)}^{2}$ and at a forward electron scattering angle of $30\ifmmode^\circ\else\textdegree\fi{}l{\ensuremath{\theta}}_{e}l40\ifmmode^\circ\else\textdegree\fi{}$. The measured asymmetry is ${A}_{LR}(\stackrel{\ensuremath{\rightarrow}}{e}p)=[\ensuremath{-}1.36\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.29(\mathrm{stat})\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.13(\mathrm{syst})]\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{\ensuremath{-}6}$. The expectation from the standard model as…

PhysicsStrange quarkParticle physics010308 nuclear & particles physicsHadronGeneral Physics and AstronomyElementary particleFermionStrangeness01 natural sciencesBaryon0103 physical sciences010306 general physicsNucleonLeptonPhysical Review Letters
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A new method for the optimum generation of real colours on CRT monitors

1997

The use of computers for colour generation is widely extended in colour research. Sometimes the reproduction of colours whose chromaticity coordinates correspond to a specific real standard is fundamental. In this paper we present a review of the capabilities and limitations of CRT monitors to generate colours. Finally, we propose a method for the optimum generation of real colours based on visual perception.

OpticsVisual perceptionbusiness.industryComputer scienceData_MISCELLANEOUSChromaticitybusinessJournal of Optics
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Influence of the tear film on optical quality of the eye

1997

The optical quality of the tear film of the eye was tested by measuring the retinal image before and after the break-up time (BUT). An objective method was used based on the evaluation of the retinal image of a point test projected onto the fovea. The loss of an entire tear film would result in a decrease in the optical quality because of corneal irregularities and the formation of an irregular tear lens after the BUT. Our results confirm the expected loss both of non-contact lens wearers and contact lens wearers. Also, the fact that the optical deterioration found after the BUT is greater for contact lens wearers confirms that soft contact lens wear produces a disruption of the tears.

medicine.medical_specialtyMaterials sciencegenetic structuresbusiness.industryObjective methodGeneral Medicineeye diseasesOptical qualityRetinal imagelaw.inventionLens (optics)Contact lensOphthalmologyOpticslawOphthalmologyMerit functionmedicineTearssense organsbusinessOptometry
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Contact lenses: do they really change the opticalperformance?

1996

Abstract In this investigation the quality of two types of optical correction, hydrogel contact lenses and ophthalmic lenses, wascompared by measuring the modulation transferfunction (MTF) of the correcting lens plus visual optics system using an objective method. A merit function was defined in order to allow the direct comparison between the optical performance with the two corrections. A study on 10 subjects was undertaken, measuring the MTF of both corrections by using the double pass method. The results show that the optical quality of contact lenses was higher than that with ophthalmic lenses. The contrast sensitivity function (CSF) and visual acuity (VA) were determined as subjective…

PhysicsVisual acuitygenetic structuresbusiness.industrymedia_common.quotation_subjectOptical correctionObjective methodGeneral Medicineeye diseasesOptical qualitylaw.inventionLens (optics)OphthalmologyOpticsOphthalmic lenseslawMerit functionmedicineContrast (vision)sense organsmedicine.symptombusinessOptometrymedia_commonContact Lens and Anterior Eye
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Influence of the gaze-stabilizing eye movements on the quality of the retinal image of the human eye

2000

In this work we have studied the influence of the gaze stabilizing movements of the eye on the quality of the retinal image of the human eye obtained by double pass methods. The results obtained agree with the expected differences between the coherent and incoherent behaviour of the optical system of the eye. The movements-free retinal image is obtained from a typical retinal image by considering a filter function in the frequency domain which characterizes the effect of the considered movements.

Retinagenetic structuresbusiness.industryImage qualityComputer scienceEye movementGazeeye diseasesAtomic and Molecular Physics and OpticsRetinal correspondenceOpticsmedicine.anatomical_structureFrequency domainmedicineEye trackingComputer visionHuman eyesense organsArtificial intelligencebusinessJournal of Modern Optics
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Measurement of Strange-Quark Contributions to the Nucleon's Form Factors atQ2=0.230   (GeV/c)2

2004

We report on a measurement of the parity-violating asymmetry in the scattering of longitudinally polarized electrons on unpolarized protons at a Q2 of 0.230 (GeV/c)(2) and a scattering angle of theta (e) = 30 degrees - 40 degrees. Using a large acceptance fast PbF2 calorimeter with a solid angle of delta omega = 0.62 sr, the A4 experiment is the first parity violation experiment to count individual scattering events. The measured asymmetry is A(phys)=(-5.44+/-0.54(stat)+/-0.26(sys))x10(-6). The standard model expectation assuming no strangeness contributions to the vector form factors is A(0) = (-6.30+/-0.43) x 10(-6). The difference is a direct measurement of the strangeness contribution t…

PhysicsStrange quarkParticle physicsProton010308 nuclear & particles physicsScatteringHadronGeneral Physics and AstronomyStrangeness01 natural sciencesOmegaNuclear physicsBaryon0103 physical sciences010306 general physicsNucleonPhysical Review Letters
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Influence of the type of illumination on the measurement of the modulation transfer function in the living human eye: A theoretical study

1999

Abstract Applications such as refractive surgery demand an objective appraisal of the retinal image quality. The modulation transfer function (MTF) provides that information when measured directly. Moreover, the MTF obtained using a simple and objective method such as that described in this paper allows the neural contrast sensitivity function (CSF) to be obtained from the global CSF and the MTF. When calculating the MTF it must be borne in mind whether the applicable theory is coherent or incoherent. In the literature, the developed theory presents some approximations and incongruities. Also, it is interesting to note that the method of recording the MTF (short or long time of integration,…

business.industryComputer sciencemedia_common.quotation_subjectFunction (mathematics)LaserAtomic and Molecular Physics and Opticslaw.inventionQuality (physics)Opticsmedicine.anatomical_structureSimple (abstract algebra)lawOptical transfer functionmedicineContrast (vision)Coherence (signal processing)Human eyebusinessmedia_commonJournal of Modern Optics
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