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The clash of symmetries in a Randall-Sundrum-like spacetime
We present a toy model that exhibits clash-of-symmetries style Higgs field
kink configurations in a Randall-Sundrum-like spacetime. The model has two
complex scalar fields Phi_{1,2}, with a sextic potential obeying global
U(1)xU(1) and discrete Phi_1 Phi_2 interchange symmetries. The scalar
fields are coupled to 4+1 dimensional gravity endowed with a bulk cosmological
constant. We show that the coupled Einstein-Higgs field equations have an
interesting analytic solution provided the sextic potential adopts a particular
form. The 4+1 metric is shown to be that of a smoothed-out Randall-Sundrum type
of spacetime. The thin-brane Randall-Sundrum limit, whereby the Higgs field
kinks become step functions, is carefully defined in terms of the fundamental
parameters in the action. The ``clash of symmetries'' feature, defined in
previous papers, is manifested here through the fact that both of the U(1)
symmetries are spontaneously broken at all non-asymptotic points in the extra
dimension . One of the U(1)'s is asymptotically restored as w --> -infinity,
with the other U(1) restored as w --> +infinity. The spontaneously broken
discrete symmetry ensures topological stability. In the gauged version of this
model we find new flat-space solutions, but in the warped metric case we have
been unable to find any solutions with nonzero gauge fields.Comment: 15 pages, 5 figures; minor changes including added references and an
updated figure; to appear in Phys Rev
High Quality Ultrathin Bi2Se3 Films on CaF2 and CaF2/Si by Molecular Beam Epitaxy with a Radio Frequency Cracker Cell
Here we report a method to fabricate high quality Bi2Se3 thin films using
molecular beam epitaxy with a radio frequency cracker cell as an atomic
selenium source. With rates close to exact stoichiometry, optimal
layer-by-layer growth of high quality Bi2Se3 thin films with smooth surfaces,
has been achieved on CaF2(111) substrates and Si(111) substrates with a thin
CaF2 buffer layer(CaF2/Si). Transport measurements show a characteristic weak
antilocalization mangnetoresistance, with emergence of weak localization in the
ultrathin film limit. Quantum Oscillations attributed to the topological
surface states have been observed, including in films on CaF2/Si
Excitation of the Ganymede Ultraviolet Aurora
We analyze the ultraviolet aurorae observed on Ganymede by means of the Hubble Space Telescope and compare them to similar phenomena on Earth. We find that the tenuous nature of Ganymede's atmosphere precludes excitation of the aurora by high-energy electrons and requires a local acceleration mechanism. We propose the following as plausible mechanisms for generating both the continuous background emission and the intense auroral bright spots
Testing a comprehensive model of organizational justice perceptions and personal states with personal and organizational outcomes
Managers need to understand the types of perceptions, feelings, and reactions they should elicit from personnel
under their direction. To this end, a parsimonious model is required. However, few comprehensive models
linking managerial behaviours to employee states and outcomes have been developed and tested. Accordingly,
this research articulates the importance of three critical constructs - leader–member exchange (LMX), job
satisfaction, and perceived organizational justice – and associations with emotional exhaustion, work motivation,
workplace misbehavior, and emotional intelligence as a concise and efficient model that explains the
relationships between attitudes and states within individuals, and related, important work and personal outcomes.
The model displayed a very high level of reliability and validity based on the exceptional fit of the structural
equation models across two very large samples (over 1600 participants in each study)
Quantum advantages in classically defined tasks
We analyze classically defined games for which a quantum team has an
advantage over any classical team. The quantum team has a clear advantage in
games in which the players of each team are separated in space and the quantum
team can use unusually strong correlations of the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen (EPR)
type. We present an example of a classically defined game played at one
location for which quantum players have a real advantage.Comment: 4 pages, revised version, to be published in PR
Quantum discord and local demons
Quantum discord was proposed as a measure of the "quantumness" of
correlations. There are at least three different discord-like quantities, two
of which determine the difference between the efficiencies of a Szilard's
engine under different sets of restrictions. The three discord measures vanish
simulataneosly. We introduce an easy way to test for zero discord, relate it to
the Cerf-Adami conditional entropy and show that there is no relation between
the discord and the local disitnguishability.Comment: 7 pages, RevTeX. Some minor changes after comments from colleagues,
some references added. Similar to published versio
Experimental Demonstration of Quantum Fully Homomorphic Encryption with Application in a Two-Party Secure Protocol
A fully homomorphic encryption system hides data from unauthorized parties while still allowing them to perform computations on the encrypted data. Aside from the straightforward benefit of allowing users to delegate computations to a more powerful server without revealing their inputs, a fully homomorphic cryptosystem can be used as a building block in the construction of a number of cryptographic functionalities. Designing such a scheme remained an open problem until 2009, decades after the idea was first conceived, and the past few years have seen the generalization of this functionality to the world of quantum machines. Quantum schemes prior to the one implemented here were able to replicate some features in particular use cases often associated with homomorphic encryption but lacked other crucial properties, for example, relying on continual interaction to perform a computation or leaking information about the encrypted data. We present the first experimental realization of a quantum fully homomorphic encryption scheme. To demonstrate the versatility of a a quantum fully homomorphic encryption scheme, we further present a toy two-party secure computation task enabled by our scheme
Nonlinear Induction Detection of Electron Spin Resonance
We present a new approach to the induction detection of electron spin
resonance (ESR) signals exploiting the nonlinear properties of a
superconducting resonator. Our experiments employ a yttrium barium copper oxide
(YBCO) superconducting stripline microwave (MW) resonator integrated with a
microbridge. A strong nonlinear response of the resonator is thermally
activated in the microbridge when exceeding a threshold in the injected MW
power. The responsivity factor characterizing the ESR-induced change in the
system's output signal is about 100 times larger when operating the resonator
near the instability threshold, compared to the value obtained in the linear
regime of operation. Preliminary experimental results, together with a
theoretical model of this phenomenon are presented. Under appropriate
conditions nonlinear induction detection of ESR can potentially improve upon
the current capabilities of conventional linear induction detection ESR
Experimental Demonstration of Quantum Fully Homomorphic Encryption with Application in a Two-Party Secure Protocol
A fully homomorphic encryption system hides data from unauthorized parties,
while still allowing them to perform computations on the encrypted data. Aside
from the straightforward benefit of allowing users to delegate computations to
a more powerful server without revealing their inputs, a fully homomorphic
cryptosystem can be used as a building block in the construction of a number of
cryptographic functionalities. Designing such a scheme remained an open problem
until 2009, decades after the idea was first conceived, and the past few years
have seen the generalization of this functionality to the world of quantum
machines. Quantum schemes prior to the one implemented here were able to
replicate some features in particular use-cases often associated with
homomorphic encryption but lacked other crucial properties, for example,
relying on continual interaction to perform a computation or leaking
information about the encrypted data. We present the first experimental
realisation of a quantum fully homomorphic encryption scheme. We further
present a toy two-party secure computation task enabled by our scheme. Finally,
as part of our implementation, we also demonstrate a post-selective two-qubit
linear optical controlled-phase gate with a much higher post-selection success
probability (1/2) when compared to alternate implementations, e.g. with
post-selective controlled- or controlled- gates (1/9).Comment: 11 pages, 16 figures, 2 table
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