17,360 research outputs found
Electromagnetic radiation of baryons containing two heavy quarks
The two heavy quarks in a baryon which contains two heavy quarks and a light
one, can constitute a scalar or axial vector diquark. We study electromagnetic
radiations of such baryons, (i) \Xi_{(bc)_1} -> \Xi_{(bc)_0}+\gamma, (ii)
\Xi_{(bc)_1}^* -> \Xi_{(bc)_0}+\gamma, (iii) \Xi_{(bc)_0}^{**}(1/2, l=1) ->
\Xi_{(bc)_0}+\gamma, (iv) \Xi_{(bc)_0}^{**}(3/2, l=1) -> \Xi_{(bc)_0}+\gamma
and (v) \Xi_{(bc)_0}^{**}(3/2, l=2) -> \Xi_{(bc)_0}+\gamma, where
\Xi_{(bc)_{0(1)}}, \Xi^*_{(bc)_1} are S-wave bound states of a heavy scalar or
axial vector diquark and a light quark, and \Xi_{(bc)_0}^{**}(l is bigger than
1) are P- or D-wave bound states of a heavy scalar diquark and a light quark.
Analysis indicates that these processes can be attributed into two categories
and the physical mechanisms which are responsible for them are completely
distinct. Measurements can provide a good judgment for the diquark structure
and better understanding of the physical picture.Comment: 15 pages, Late
On converse bounds for classical communication over quantum channels
We explore several new converse bounds for classical communication over
quantum channels in both the one-shot and asymptotic regimes. First, we show
that the Matthews-Wehner meta-converse bound for entanglement-assisted
classical communication can be achieved by activated, no-signalling assisted
codes, suitably generalizing a result for classical channels. Second, we derive
a new efficiently computable meta-converse on the amount of classical
information unassisted codes can transmit over a single use of a quantum
channel. As applications, we provide a finite resource analysis of classical
communication over quantum erasure channels, including the second-order and
moderate deviation asymptotics. Third, we explore the asymptotic analogue of
our new meta-converse, the -information of the channel. We show that
its regularization is an upper bound on the classical capacity, which is
generally tighter than the entanglement-assisted capacity and other known
efficiently computable strong converse bounds. For covariant channels we show
that the -information is a strong converse bound.Comment: v3: published version; v2: 18 pages, presentation and results
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Magnetic Proximity Effect and Interlayer Exchange Coupling of Ferromagnetic/Topological Insulator/Ferromagnetic Trilayer
Magnetic proximity effect between topological insulator (TI) and
ferromagnetic insulator (FMI) is considered to have great potential in
spintronics. However, a complete determination of interfacial magnetic
structure has been highly challenging. We theoretically investigate the
interlayer exchange coupling of two FMIs separated by a TI thin film, and show
that the particular electronic states of the TI contributing to the proximity
effect can be directly identified through the coupling behavior between two
FMIs, together with a tunability of coupling constant. Such FMI/TI/FMI
structure not only serves as a platform to clarify the magnetic structure of
FMI/TI interface, but also provides insights into designing the magnetic
storage devices with ultrafast response.Comment: 7 pages, 4 figure
Understanding the white-light flare on 2012 March 9 : Evidence of a two-step magnetic reconnection
We attempt to understand the white-light flare (WLF) that was observed on
2012 March 9 with a newly constructed multi-wavelength solar telescope called
the Optical and Near-infrared Solar Eruption Tracer (ONSET). We analyzed WLF
observations in radio, H-alpha, white-light, ultraviolet, and X-ray bands. We
also studied the magnetic configuration of the flare via the nonlinear
force-free field (NLFFF) extrapolation and the vector magnetic field observed
by the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI) on board the Solar Dynamics
Observatory (SDO). Continuum emission enhancement clearly appeared at the 3600
angstrom and 4250 angstrom bands, with peak contrasts of 25% and 12%,
respectively. The continuum emission enhancement closely coincided with the
impulsive increase in the hard X-ray emission and a microwave type III burst at
03:40 UT. We find that the WLF appeared at one end of either the sheared or
twisted field lines or both. There was also a long-lasting phase in the H-alpha
and soft X-ray bands after the white-light emission peak. In particular, a
second, yet stronger, peak appeared at 03:56 UT in the microwave band. This
event shows clear evidence that the white-light emission was caused by
energetic particles bombarding the lower solar atmosphere. A two-step magnetic
reconnection scenario is proposed to explain the entire process of flare
evolution, i.e., the first-step magnetic reconnection between the field lines
that are highly sheared or twisted or both, and the second-step one in the
current sheet, which is stretched by the erupting flux rope. The WLF is
supposed to be triggered in the first-step magnetic reconnection at a
relatively low altitude.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figures, published in A&A Lette
Nonlinear fatigue damage of cracked cement paste after grouting enhancement
Grouting reinforcement is an important part of modern engineering and has grown in popularity due to the benefits of grouting enhancement on cyclic loading. Understanding the fatigue mechanism of grouting-enhanced structures is vital to the design and the long-term stability analysis of such structures. In this study, the fatigue mechanical properties of cracked cement paste after epoxy resin grouting enhancement under different cyclic conditions were investigated in the laboratory and an inverted S-shaped curve was proposed to describe the damage accumulation. The test results indicated that the fatigue axial deformation can be divided into three stages: the initial stage, constant velocity stage and accelerating stage. The irreversible deformation can be used to describe the damage accumulation. The fatigue process is significantly affected by the upper limit stress level and the stress amplitude. In addition, the exponential relationship between stress amplitude and fatigue life was obtained. The proposed S-shaped curve was validated by an experimental fatigue strain test. The tests result upon various load conditions and crack types represented a good agreement with the predicted data
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