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Extensions to the No-Core Shell Model presents three extensions to the No-Core Shell Model (NCSM) that allow for calculations of heavier nuclei, specifically for the p-shell nuclei. The Importance-Truncated NCSM (IT-NCSM) formulated on arguments of multi-configurational perturbation theory selects a small set of basis states from the initially large basis space in which the Hamiltonian is diagonalized. Previous IT-NCSM calculations have proven reliable, however, there has been no thorough investigation of the inherent error in the truncated IT-NCSM calculations. This thesis provides a detailed study of IT-NCSM calculations and compares them to full NCSM calculations to judge the accuracy of IT-NCSM in heavier nuclei. When IT-NCSM calculations are performed, one often needs to extrapolate the ground-state energy from the finite basis (or model) spaces to the full NCSM model space. In this thesis a careful investigation of the extrapolation procedures was performed. On a related note, extrapolations in the NCSM are commonplace, but up to recently did not have the ultraviolet (UV) or infrared (IR) physics under control. This work additionally presents a method that maps the NCSM parameters into an effective-field theory inspired framework, in which the UV and IR physics are treated appropriately. The NCSM is well-suited to describe bound-state properties of nuclei, but is not well-adapted to describe loosely bound systems, such as the exotic nuclei near the neutron drip line. With the inclusion of the Resonating Group Method (RGM), the NCSM / RGM can provide a first-principles description of exotic nuclei and the first extension of the NCSM.

Extensions to the No-Core Shell Model presents three extensions to the No-Core Shell Model (NCSM) that allow for calculations of heavier nuclei, specifically for the p-shell nuclei. The Importance-Truncated NCSM (IT-NCSM) formulated on arguments of multi-configurational perturbation theory selects a small set of basis states from the initially large basis space in which the Hamiltonian is diagonalized. Previous IT-NCSM calculations have proven reliable, however, there has been no thorough investigation of the inherent error in the truncated IT-NCSM calculations. This thesis provides a detailed study of IT-NCSM calculations and compares them to full NCSM calculations to judge the accuracy of IT-NCSM in heavier nuclei. When IT-NCSM calculations are performed, one often needs to extrapolate the ground-state energy from the finite basis (or model) spaces to the full NCSM model space. In this thesis a careful investigation of the extrapolation procedures was performed. On a related note, extrapolations in the NCSM are commonplace, but up to recently did not have the ultraviolet (UV) or infrared (IR) physics under control. This work additionally presents a method that maps the NCSM parameters into an effective-field theory inspired framework, in which the UV and IR physics are treated appropriately. The NCSM is well-suited to describe bound-state properties of nuclei, but is not well-adapted to describe loosely bound systems, such as the exotic nuclei near the neutron drip line. With the inclusion of the Resonating Group Method (RGM), the NCSM / RGM can provide a first-principles description of exotic nuclei and the first extension of the NCSM.

Der Autor untersucht erstmals die personelle Seite der Fabrikinspektion (Gewerbeaufsicht), die seit 1832 die Kinderarbeit und seit 1870 die Gefahren der Grosstechnologie und die Einhaltung der Sozialgesetzgebung zu uberwachen hatte. Die Auswertung einer Vielzahl von Personalakten nach der kollektivbiographischen Methode zeigt den Prozess der Entstehung und des Wandels einer Behorde einmal nicht als Folge von Gesetzen und Verordnungen, sondern im Spiegel von individuellen wie kollektiven Lebenslaufen und in den historischen Handlungsspielraumen einer sich konstituierenden sozialen Gruppe im preussisch-britischen Vergleich."

This book covers various aspects of leadership in critical situations and under extreme conditions. Today's leaders often face challenging situations or unexpected difficulties, and mastering these requires a wide spectrum of competencies such as creativity, courage and empathy. Therefore, this book provides an interdisciplinary approach including both theoretical concepts and practical findings relevant to optimizing leadership in extreme situations. Issues such as why people act as they do in stressful and extreme situations, or what constitutes the nexus between leadership/followership, organizations, and culture etc., are addressed. Leadership under extreme conditions is a very complex topic and one that has been approached from a variety of perspectives. The contributions to this volume thus originate from various academic disciplines including political science, social sciences, psychology, and philosophy. Insights from the study of in extremis leadership can help researchers and practitioners understand the individual, team and contextual factors that influence leadership and, ultimately, organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Leadership in Extreme Situations is a collection of contributions by selected scholars and field experts. It addresses key issues of leadership, morale and cohesion, as well as ethical questions; provides an ideal entry into the complex world of advanced leadership; and serves as a practical guide for the successful implementation of modern leadership.

Ist physisches Gold eine geeignete Anlageform der modernen Zeit? Dieser Fragestellung widmet sich der Autor in dieser Untersuchung. Neben den Eigenschaften, der weltweiten Goldmenge und dem Vorkommen von Gold, betrachtet der Autor im ersten Schritt dieser Untersuchung die weltweite Fordermenge, das Angebot und die Nachfrage von Gold am Goldmarkt. Als nachsten Schritt wird der Zusammenhang von Gold und Geld untersucht. Im Speziellen geht es um die Themen, der 'Stock-to-Flow'-Rate von Gold, Gold und der Goldstandard, der Zinseszins und der Schatten Gold Preis im Vergleich zur Geldmenge, Gold im Verhaltnis zu Aktien und Erdol, Gold und der Zusammenhang von Inflation und Deflation, Gold und die Korrelation zu anderen Assetklassen und Gold aus charttechnischer Sicht. Als weiteren Schritt werden folgende Fragestellungen beleuchtet: Wieso Gold keine Blase ist? Wird der Goldpreis manipuliert? Ist Gold wirklich eine stabilisierende Portfoliokomponente? Als letzten Schritt dieser Untersuchung zeigt der Autor verschiedene Beispiele der direkten Geldanlage in physischem Gold und untersucht die Motive und die Herkunft des Goldbesitzes der Privatpersonen in Deutschland.

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