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Dynamics of a Rydberg hydrogen atom near a topologically insulating surface
We investigate the classical dynamics of a Rydberg hydrogen atom near the
surface of a planar topological insulator. The system is described by a
Hamiltonian consisting of the free-hydrogen part and the hydrogen-surface
potential. The latter includes the interactions between the electron and both
image electric charges and image magnetic monopoles. Owing to the axial
symmetry, the component of angular momentum is conserved. Here we
consider the case. The structure of the phase space is explored
extensively by means of numerical techniques and Poincar\'{e} surfaces of
section for the recently discovered topological insulator TlBiSe. The
phase space of the system is separated into regions of vibrational and
rotational motion. We show that vibrational-rotational-vibrational type
transitions can be tuned with the topological magnetoelectric polarizability.Comment: Accepted for publication in Europhysics Letter
The Labor Market Return to an Attractive Face: Evidence from a Field Experiment
We provide new evidence on the link between beauty and hiring practices in the labor market. Specifically, we study if people with less attractive faces are less likely to be contacted after submitting a resume. Our empirical strategy is based on an experimental approach. We sent fictitious resumes with pictures of attractive and unattractive faces to real job openings in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We find that attractive people receive 36 percent more responses (callbacks) than unattractive people. Given the experimental design, this difference can be attributed to the exogenous manipulation of facial attractiveness of our fake job applicants.facial attractiveness, callback rates, labor market discrimination
Resonant tunneling through a small quantum dot coupled to superconducting leads
We address the problem of non-linear transport through discrete electronic
levels in a small quantum dot coupled to superconducting electrodes. In our
approach the low temperature I-V characteristics can be calculated including
all multiple quasi-particle and Andreev processes. The limit of very weak
coupling to the leads and large charging energies is briefly analyzed comparing
the calculated lineshapes of the I-V curves with recent experimental results.
When the coupling to the leads increases and Coulomb blockade effects can be
neglected, the combination of multiple Andreev processes and resonant
transmission gives rise to a rich subgap structure which largely differs from
the one found in the more studied S-N-S systems. We show how multiple processes
can be included within a simple sequential tunneling picture qualitatively
explaining the subgap structure. We suggest an experimental set-up where the
predicted effects could be observed.Comment: 11 pages, 4 postscript figures, to be published in Phys. Rev. B
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Identifying past social-ecological thresholds to understand long-term temporal dynamics in Spain
A thorough understanding of long-term temporal social-ecological dynamics at the national scale helps to explain the current condition of a countryâs ecosystems and to support environmental policies to tackle future sustainability challenges. We aimed to develop a methodological approach to understand past long-term (1960-2010) social-ecological dynamics in Spain. First, we developed a methodical framework that allowed us to explore complex social-ecological dynamics among biodiversity, ecosystem services, human well-being, drivers of change, and institutional responses. Second, we compiled 21 long-term, national-scale indicators and analyzed their temporal relationships through a redundancy analysis. Third, we used a Bayesian change point analysis to detect evidence of past social-ecological thresholds and historical time periods. Our results revealed that Spain has passed through four socialecological thresholds that define five different time periods of nature and society relationships. Finally, we discussed how the proposed methodological approach helps to reinterpret national-level ecosystem indicators through a new conceptual lens to develop a more systems-based way of understanding long-term social-ecological patterns and dynamicsThis work was supported by the Biodiversity Foundation (http://www.fundacion-biodiversidad.es/) of the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Partial
financial support was also provided by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness of Spain (project CGL2014-53782-P: ECOGRADIENTES). The Spanish National Institute for
Agriculture and Food Research and Technology (INIA) funded Marina GarcĂa-Llorente as part of the European Social Fund. Blanca GonzĂĄlez GarcĂa-Mon participated in this article as a âla
Caixaâ Banking Foundation scholar. The funders had no role in the study design, data collection and analysis, preparation of the report, or the decision to submit the study for publicatio
Teaching Style in Physical Education and Changes of Daily Physical Activity after One Academic Year in Adolescents: GEOS Study
Increased Moderate-Vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and reduced sedentary time (ST) are key factors for a healthy lifestyle during childhood and adolescence. Studies have suggested that schools may be effective resources to promote healthy habits (Sallis, McKenzie et al. 2012). Therefore, in PE, is important to assess how teachers use strategies and provide students tools to engage in PA with the purpose of reduce the risk of sedentary behavior and contribute to promotion MVPA habits for a healthy lifestyle (Lonsdale, C. et al., 2013). Many factors may be involved in the successful PE class to promote healthy out-school behaviors, as teaching styles (TS), learning styles, learning time, motivation and so on (Mosston, M. 1966). Regarding TS, there is a lack of knowledge about influence of the teaching style (TS) in the promotion of daily MVPA. It was our aim to observe the differences of total daily PA dimensions between two groups of adolescents who were taught during a whole academic year using reproducing (RK) or producing knowledge (PK) TSs.Universidad de MĂĄlaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional AndalucĂa Tech
On the generalised Chaplygin gas: worse than a big rip or quieter than a sudden singularity?
Although it has been believed that the models with generalised Chaplygin gas
do not contain singularities, in a previous work we have studied how a big
freeze could take place in some kinds of phantom generalised Chaplygin gas. In
the present work, we study some types of generalised Chaplygin gas in order to
show how different sorts of singularities could appears in such models, in the
future or in the past. We point out that: (i) singularities may not be
originated from the phantom nature of the fluid, and (ii) if initially the
tension of the brane in a brane-world Chaplygin model is large enough then an
infrared cut off appears in the past.Comment: 19 pages, 6 figures. Discussion expanded and references added.
Version to appear in the International Journal of Modern Physics
The role of translational invariance in non linear gauge theories of gravity
The internal structure of the tetrads in a Poincar\'e non linear gauge theory
of gravity is considered. Minkowskian coordinates becomes dynamical degrees of
freedom playing the role of Goldstone bosons of the translations. A critical
length allowing a covariant expansion similar to the weak field approach is
deduced, the zeroth order metric being maximally symmetric (Minkowskian in some
cases).Comment: 17 pages, LaTe
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