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Tensor Representation of Spin States
We propose a generalization of the Bloch sphere representation for arbitrary
spin states. It provides a compact and elegant representation of spin density
matrices in terms of tensors that share the most important properties of Bloch
vectors. Our representation, based on covariant matrices introduced by Weinberg
in the context of quantum field theory, allows for a simple parametrization of
coherent spin states, and a straightforward transformation of density matrices
under local unitary and partial tracing operations. It enables us to provide a
criterion for anticoherence, relevant in a broader context such as quantum
polarization of light.Comment: 5 pages + 7 pages of supplementary informatio
Vibration isolation mounting system
A system is disclosed for mounting a vibration producing device onto a spacecraft structure and also for isolating the vibration forces thereof from the structure. The system includes a mount on which the device is securely mounted and inner and outer rings. The rings and mount are concentrically positioned. The system includes a base (secured to the structure) and a set of links which are interconnected by a set of torsion bars which allow and resist relative rotational movement therebetween. The set of links are also rotatably connected to a set of brackets which are rigidly connected to the outer ring. Damped leaf springs interconnect the inner and outer rings and the mount allow relative translational movement therebetween in X and Y directions. The links, brackets and base are interconnected and configured so that they allow and resist translational movement of the device in the Z direction so that in combination with the springs they provide absorption of vibrational energy produced by the device in all three dimensions while providing rotational stiffness about all three axes to prevent undesired rotational motions
On the analogy of quantum wave-particle duality with bouncing droplets
We explore the hydrodynamic analogues of quantum wave-particle duality in the
context of a bouncing droplet system which we model in such a way as to promote
comparisons to the de Broglie-Bohm interpretation of quantum mechanics. Through
numerical means we obtain single-slit diffraction and double-slit interference
patterns that strongly resemble those reported in experiment and that reflect a
striking resemblance to quantum diffraction and interference on a
phenomenological level. We, however, identify evident differences from quantum
mechanics which arise from the governing equations at the fundamental level.Comment: 8 pages, 7 figure
Modelling trade offs between public and private conservation policies
To reduce global biodiversity loss, there is an urgent need to determine the
most efficient allocation of conservation resources. Recently, there has been a
growing trend for many governments to supplement public ownership and
management of reserves with incentive programs for conservation on private
land. At the same time, policies to promote conservation on private land are
rarely evaluated in terms of their ecological consequences. This raises
important questions, such as the extent to which private land conservation can
improve conservation outcomes, and how it should be mixed with more traditional
public land conservation. We address these questions, using a general framework
for modelling environmental policies and a case study examining the
conservation of endangered native grasslands to the west of Melbourne,
Australia. Specifically, we examine three policies that involve: i) spending
all resources on creating public conservation areas; ii) spending all resources
on an ongoing incentive program where private landholders are paid to manage
vegetation on their property with 5-year contracts; and iii) splitting
resources between these two approaches. The performance of each strategy is
quantified with a vegetation condition change model that predicts future
changes in grassland quality. Of the policies tested, no one policy was always
best and policy performance depended on the objectives of those enacting the
policy. This work demonstrates a general method for evaluating environmental
policies and highlights the utility of a model which combines ecological and
socioeconomic processes.Comment: 20 pages, 5 figure
Multiqubit symmetric states with high geometric entanglement
We propose a detailed study of the geometric entanglement properties of pure
symmetric N-qubit states, focusing more particularly on the identification of
symmetric states with a high geometric entanglement and how their entanglement
behaves asymptotically for large N. We show that much higher geometric
entanglement with improved asymptotical behavior can be obtained in comparison
with the highly entangled balanced Dicke states studied previously. We also
derive an upper bound for the geometric measure of entanglement of symmetric
states. The connection with the quantumness of a state is discussed
Information Technologies for Rangeland Monitoring: What Is Available and What Will Be Available in the Future?
TractoR: Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Tractography with R
Statistical techniques play a major role in contemporary methods for analyzing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. In addition to the central role that classical statistical methods play in research using MRI, statistical modeling and machine learning techniques are key to many modern data analysis pipelines. Applications for these techniques cover a broad spectrum of research, including many preclinical and clinical studies, and in some cases these methods are working their way into widespread routine use.In this manuscript we describe a software tool called TractoR (for “Tractography with R”), a collection of packages for the R language and environment, along with additional infrastructure for straightforwardly performing common image processing tasks. TractoR provides general purpose functions for reading, writing and manipulating MR images, as well as more specific code for fitting signal models to diffusion MRI data and performing tractography, a technique for visualizing neural connectivity
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