1. An extremely energetic cosmic ray observed by a surface detector arrayR. U. Abbasi, M. Allen, R. Arimura, J. W. Belz, Douglas R. Bergman, S. A. Blake, K. Shin, I. J. Buckland, B. G. Cheon, Jon Paul Lundquist, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Cosmic rays are energetic charged particles from extraterrestrial sources, with the highest-energy events thought to come from extragalactic sources. Their arrival is infrequent, so detection requires instruments with large collecting areas. In this work, we report the detection of an extremely energetic particle recorded by the surface detector array of the Telescope Array experiment. We calculate the particle’s energy as 244 +- 29 (stat.) +51,-76 (syst.)
exa–electron volts (~40 joules). Its arrival direction points back to a void in the large-scale structure of the Universe. Possible explanations include a large deflection by the foreground magnetic field, an unidentified source in the local extragalactic neighborhood, or an incomplete knowledge of particle physics.
Ključne besede: ultra-high-energy cosmic rays, telescope array, extremely energetic cosmic-ray event
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2. Mass composition of ultrahigh energy cosmic rays from distribution of their arrival directions with the Telescope ArrayR. U. Abbasi, Y. Abe, T. Abu-Zayyad, M. Allen, Y. Arai, R. Arimura, E. Barcikowski, J. W. Belz, Douglas R. Bergman, Jon Paul Lundquist, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: We use a new method to estimate the injected mass composition of ultrahigh cosmic rays (UHECRs) at energies higher than 10 EeV. The method is based on comparison of the energy-dependent distribution of cosmic ray arrival directions as measured by the Telescope Array (TA) experiment with that calculated in a given putative model of UHECR under the assumption that sources trace the large-scale structure (LSS) of the Universe. As we report in the companion Letter, the TA data show large deflections with respect to the LSS which can be explained, assuming small extragalactic magnetic fields (EGMF), by an intermediate composition changing to a heavy one (iron) in the highest energy bin. Here we show that these results are robust to uncertainties in UHECR injection spectra, the energy scale of the experiment and galactic magnetic fields. The assumption of weak EGMF, however, strongly affects this interpretation at all but the highest energies E > 100 EeV, where the remarkable isotropy of the data implies a heavy injected composition even in the case of strong EGMF. This result also holds if UHECR sources are as rare as 2 × 10[sup]−5 Mpc[sup]−3, that is the conservative lower limit for the source number density.
Ključne besede: ultrahigh energy cosmic rays, large-scale structure, extragalactic magnetic fields, UHECR propagation, Telescope Array, UHECR mass composition, UHECR arrival directions
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3. Isotropy of Cosmic Rays beyond 10[sup]20 eV Favors Their Heavy Mass CompositionR. U. Abbasi, Jon Paul Lundquist, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: We report an estimation of the injected mass composition of ultrahigh energy cosmic rays (UHECRs) at energies higher than 10 EeV. The composition is inferred from an energy-dependent sky distribution of UHECR events observed by the Telescope Array surface detector by comparing it to the Large Scale Structure of the local Universe. In the case of negligible extragalactic magnetic fields (EGMFs), the results are consistent with a relatively heavy injected composition at E ∼ 10 EeV that becomes lighter up to E ∼ 100 EeV, while the composition at E > 100 EeV is very heavy. The latter is true even in the presence of highest experimentally allowed extragalactic magnetic fields, while the composition at lower energies can be light if a strong EGMF is present. The effect of the uncertainty in the galactic magnetic field on these results is subdominant.
Ključne besede: ultrahigh energy cosmic rays (UHECRs), Large Scale Structure, extragalactic magnetic fields, UHECR propagation, Telescope Array surface detector, UHECR mass composition, UHECR arrival directions
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4. Intermediate fluence downward terrestrial gamma ray flashes as observed by the Telescope Array Surface DetectorR. U. Abbasi, N. Kieu, P. R. Krehbiel, J. W. Belz, M. M. F. Saba, W. Rison, M. A. Stanley, D. Rodeheffer, D. Mazzucco, Jon Paul Lundquist, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: On 11 September 2021, two small thunderstorms developed over the Telescope Array Surface Detector (TASD) that produced an unprecedented number of six downward terrestrial gamma ray flashes (TGFs) within one‐hour timeframe. The TGFs occurred during the initial stage of negative cloud‐to‐ground flashes whose return strokes had increasingly large peak currents up to 223 kA, 147 GeV energy deposit in up to 25 1.2 km‐spaced surface detectors, and intermittent bursts of gamma‐rays with total durations up to 717 s. The analyses are based on observations recorded by the TASD network, complemented by data from a 3D lightning mapping array, broadband VHF interferometer, fast electric field change sensor, high‐speed video camera, and the National Lightning Detection Network. The TGFs of the final two flashes had gamma fluences of and 8, logarithmically bridging the gap between previous TASD and satellite‐based detections. The observations further emphasize the similarity between upward and downward TGF varieties, suggesting a common mechanism for their production.
Ključne besede: Telescope Array Surface Detector, terrestrial gamma ray flashes, 3D lightning mapping array, broadband VHF interferometer, fast electric field change sensor, high‐speed video camera, National Lightning Detection Network, TGF fluence measurement
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5. First time-resolved leader spectra associated with a downward terrestrial gamma-ray flash detected at the Telescope Array Surface DetectorN. Kieu, R. U. Abbasi, M. M. F. Saba, J. W. Belz, P. R. Krehbiel, M. A. Stanley, F. J. Gordillo-Vazquez, M. Passas-Varo, T. Warner, Jon Paul Lundquist, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Optical emissions associated with Terrestrial Gamma ray Flashes (TGFs) have recently become important subjects in space‐based and ground‐based observations as they can help us understand how TGFs are produced during thunderstorms. In this paper, we present the first time‐resolved leader spectra of the optical component associated with a downward TGF. The TGF was observed by the Telescope Array Surface Detector (TASD) simultaneously with other lightning detectors, including a Lightning Mapping Array (LMA), an INTerFerometer (INTF), a Fast Antenna (FA), and a spectroscopic system. The spectroscopic system recorded leader spectra at 29,900 frames per second (33.44 s time resolution), covering a spectral range from 400 to 900 nm, with 2.1 nm per pixel. The recordings of the leader spectra began 11.7 ms before the kA return stroke and at a height of 2.37 km above the ground. These spectra reveal that optical emissions of singly ionized nitrogen and oxygen occur between 167 s before and 267 s after the TGF detection, while optical emissions of neutrals (H I, 656 nm; N I, 744 nm, and O I, 777 nm) occur right at the moment of the detection. The time‐dependent spectra reveal differences in the optical emissions of lightning leaders with and without downward TGFs.
Ključne besede: Telescope Array Surface Detector, terrestrial gamma‐ray flashes, time‐resolved tgf leader spectra
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6. Multimessenger studies with the Pierre Auger ObservatoryJon Paul Lundquist, Andrej Filipčič, Shima Ujjani Shivashankara, Samo Stanič, Serguei Vorobiov, Danilo Zavrtanik, Marko Zavrtanik, 2025, objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci Opis: The Pierre Auger Observatory, the world’s largest ultra-high-energy (UHE) cosmic ray (CR) detector, plays a crucial role in multi-messenger astroparticle physics with its high sensitivity to UHE photons and neutrinos. Recent Auger Observatory studies have set stringent limits on the diffuse and point-like fluxes of these particles, enhancing constraints on dark-matter models and UHECR sources. Although no temporal coincidences of neutrinos or photons with LIGO/Virgo gravitational wave events have been observed, competitive limits on the energy radiated in these particles have been established, particularly from the GW170817 binary neutron star merger. Additionally, correlations between the arrival directions of UHECRs and high-energy neutrinos have been explored using data from the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, ANTARES, and the Auger Observatory, providing additional neutrino flux constraints. Efforts to correlate UHE neutron fluxes with gamma-ray sources within our galaxy continue, although no significant excesses have been found. These collaborative and multi-faceted efforts underscore the pivotal role of the Auger Observatory in advancing multi-messenger astrophysics and probing the most extreme environments of the Universe.
Ključne besede: high-energy particle physics, astrophysics, ultra-high energy cosmic rays, neutrinos, gravitional waves
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8. Setup of a surface-mount-technology line : diploma thesisBoban Trajkovski, 2025, diplomsko delo Opis: This work aims to describe Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) and the process of setting up the production line. The focus is on a detailed explanation of the SMT line, the machines included in the SMT line, and the necessary steps that must be taken to ensure its optimal performance. The main contribution of this work is a description of the line-setting procedure, where each machine is individually set up with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) parameters adjusted to meet each customer's specific technical requirements. For a clearer explanation, a task flow diagram is provided to show the sequence and functions of the machines in the line. Finally, the conclusion highlights the fully assembled PCB, with all components correctly mounted and functioning. These components are identified and explained individually, along with their specific function and purpose.
Ključne besede: electronics, surface-mount technology, automated assembly, soldering techniques, component-mounting technologies, surface-mount-technology line optimization
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9. The response of microbes to anthropogenically induced perturbations in the Gulf of Trieste (northern Adriatic Sea) : dissertationNeža Orel, Tinkara Tinta, 2025, doktorska disertacija Opis: Marine ecosystems are constantly influenced by anthropogenic pressures, including inputs of nutrients, pollutants, and allochthonous microorganisms. These inputs can disrupt the dynamics of marine microbiomes, which encompass the majority of biomass and highest diversity of all life forms, controlling most biogeochemical cycles in the ocean realm. Despite their importance for public safety and potential influence on marine ecosystems functioning, knowledge of the impact of these perturbations on coastal microbiome dynamics remains in its infancy. The research objectives of this dissertation were to: (1) characterize the composition of the coastal microbiome in anthropogenically impacted coastal ecosystem; (2) investigate the genetic potential of selected microorganisms for pathogenicity and ecological adaptations; and (3) explore the effects of wastewater on the dynamics and functioning of the coastal microbiome, as well as its implications for the biogeochemical state of the ecosystem.
To address the first aim, we conducted a year-round in situ survey of the pelagic microbiome within anthropogenically impacted coastal ecosystem, focusing on the seasonal and spatial dynamics of traditional and alternative faecal bacterial indicators. We used a culture-independent approach combined with 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing, which overcome limitations of culture-based methods. This analysis revealed that the microbiome was primarily structured by seasonal changes, regardless of proximity to pollution sources. The statistical tool and oceanographic model we applied indicated that riverine water serves as a key vector for introducing allochthonous microbes. This study underscores the importance of molecular approaches combined with statistical and oceanographic modelling for advancing environmental health assessments and detecting microbial indicators.
To address the second aim, we applied whole-genome sequencing to assess the pathogenic potential and genomic features of selected Vibrio isolates. During the analysis, we identified cross-contamination in one isolate, which presented an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of bioinformatics workflows for contaminant removal and genome recovery. We reconstructed high-quality genomes of one Vibrio isolate from both axenic and contaminated cultures. Genomic analyses revealed that this isolate belongs to a sub-lineage of Vibrio campbellii associated with diseases in marine organisms. Moreover, this genome harboured a novel Vibrio plasmid linked to bacterial defense mechanisms and horizontal gene transfer, potentially offering a competitive advantage to this putative pathogen. This study highlights the utility of WGS and advanced bioinformatics in overcoming challenges posed by non-axenic cultures and provides new insights into the genomic characteristics of V. campbellii.
To address the third aim, we conducted a short-term microcosm experiment simulating wastewater discharge into coastal seawater, testing two types of wastewaters: (a) unfiltered, containing nutrients, pollutants, and allochthonous microbes, and (b) pre-filtered, retaining only nutrients and pollutants. Our results showed that wastewater, significantly increased nutrient levels (dissolved organic carbon, ammonium, orthophosphate). Using a multi-omics approach with measurements of microbial metabolic activity, we found that nutrient enrichment significantly influenced bacterial metabolism. This was evidenced by enriched protein profiles and increased leucine aminopeptidase and olease activity, indicating bacterial degradation of complex proteins and lipids. At the same time, the phosphate input resulted in a decreased alkaline phosphatase activity, with important implications for phosphorus cycling. Overall, wastewater primarily induced functional shifts in coastal microbiomes, highlighting the resilience and functional redundancy of coastal microbial communities and hence the biogeochemical processes they operate.
Ključne besede: coastal microbiome, anthropogenic impact, wastewater pollution, bacterial community dynamics, allochthonous microorganisms, potential pathogens, Vibrio campbellii, multi-omics, whole-genome assembly, dissertations
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10. Accelerato : vpeljevanje readymade-a in destrukcije v konceptualno fotografijoLuka Carlevaris, 2025, magistrsko delo Opis: Magistrsko delo Vpeljevanje readymade-a in destrukcije v konceptualno fotografijo obravnava konceptualno umetnost ter fotografijo tega področja. Delo je razdeljeno na dva dela. Ker je moja glavna tema praktičnega dela prikazati problematiko dirkaškega športa skozi fotografsko instalacijo, prvi del govori o konceptualni umetnosti in dveh ustvarjalnih pristopov, ki sta zanjo značilna. To sta uporaba readymade objektov ter različni postopki uničevanja umetniških del.
Za temo raziskovanja sem si zadal opisati, kakšni procesi spremenijo vsakdanje objekte in dejanja destrukcije v umetniško kreacijo. S tem želim, da bi bralec spoznal, da imajo lahko navadni predmeti ter postopki zažiganja ali brisanja tudi izrazno vrednost, če za njimi stoji konkretna idejna zasnova.
Ker je temeljni medij praktičnega dela magistrskega dela fotografija, se drugi del posveča konceptualni fotografiji, predstavlja njen razvoj od začetka do danes. Skozi primere ustvarjalcev pa se dotika tudi njenih umetniških zasnov.
Po pisnem delu sledi opis praktičnega dela magistrskega dela, in sicer fotografske instalacije z naslovom Accelerato. Ta predstavlja, kako moto-šport vpliva na onesnaževanje okolja skozi štiri sklope, kjer sem fotografije uničeval ali jih tiskal na readymade avto dele.
Ključne besede: konceptualna umetnost, konceptualna fotografija, instalacije, destrukcija, motošport, onesnaževanje, magistrske naloge
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