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All-electrical control of single ion spins in a semiconductor
We propose a method for all-electrical initialization, control and readout of
the spin of single ions substituted into a semiconductor. Mn ions in GaAs form
a natural example. In the ion's ground state the Mn core spin magnetic moment
locks antiparallel to the spin and orbital magnetic moment of a bound valence
hole from the GaAs host. Direct electrical manipulation of the ion spin is
possible because electric fields manipulate the orbital wave function of the
hole, and through the spin-orbit coupling the spin is reoriented as well.
Coupling two or more ion spins can be achieved using electrical gates to
control the size of the valence hole wave function near the semiconductor
surface. This proposal for coherent manipulation of individual ionic spins and
controlled coupling of ionic spins via electrical gates alone may find
applications in extremely high density information storage and in scalable
coherent or quantum information processing.Comment: 5 pages, 3 figure
FROM CHRONOLOGICAL NETWORKS TO BAYESIAN MODELS: CHRONOLOG AS A FRONT-END TO OXCAL
We present a new method for creating an OxCal Bayesian model that bypasses the complex task of writing OxCal code. Our methodology employs the recent ChronoLog software as a graphical front-end for generating OxCal scripts. This approach enables archaeologists to create complex Bayesian models—including termini post and ante quem, duration bounds and synchronisms—with the help of a user-friendly interface. The target audience can be divided into beginners, who might struggle to create chronological models using OxCal directly, and experienced OxCal users, who should find that ChronoLog saves time when coding complex models. Three case-studies from recent publications are presented
Non-equilibrium dynamics of Andreev states in the Kondo regime
The transport properties of a quantum dot coupled to superconducting leads
are analyzed. It is shown that the quasiparticle current in the Kondo regime is
determined by the non-equilibrium dynamics of subgap states (Andreev states)
under an applied voltage. The current at low bias is suppressed exponentially
for decreasing Kondo temperature in agreement with recent experiments. We also
predict novel interference effects due to multiple Landau-Zener transitions
between Andreev states.Comment: Revtex4, 4 pages, 4 figure
Strong-coupling analysis of scanning tunneling spectra in BiSrCaCuO
We study a series of spectra measured in the superconducting state of
optimally-doped Bi-2223 by scanning tunneling spectroscopy. Each spectrum, as
well as the average of spectra presenting the same gap, is fitted using a
strong-coupling model taking into account the band structure, the BCS gap, and
the interaction of electrons with the spin resonance. After describing our
measurements and the main characteristics of the strong-coupling model, we
report the whole set of parameters determined from the fits, and we discuss
trends as a function of the gap magnitude. We also simulate angle-resolved
photoemission spectra, and compare with recent experimental results.Comment: Published versio
Estudio experimental de la extracción de carragenano a partir del alga Iridaea laminarioides
El objetivo de este trabajo fue hacer un estudio de factibilidad técnica de un proceso de extracción de carragenano a partir del alga roja Iridaea laminarioides, considerando que la recolección nacional de algas productoras de este polisacárido bordea las 3.000 Ton/año. Se estableció la influencia que tienen sobre el rendimiento y la calidad del producto obtenido, las variables siguientes: tiempo de extracción, relación volumen de solvente de extracción a masa de alga seca, volumen del agente precipitante, tiempo y velocidad de centrifugación, decoloración, etc. El proceso estudiado proporciona un producto blanco, de viscosidad promedio igual a 50 cp para soluciones al 1% en peso a 25°C y que forma geles fuertes cuando se lo trata con hidróxido de potasio. El rendimiento de producto es 70% y corresponde aproximadamente al 400 /o de la masa inicial de alga seca (19% humedad base seca)
A computational scheme to evaluate Hamaker constants of molecules with practical size and anisotropy
We propose a computational scheme to evaluate Hamaker constants, , of
molecules with practical sizes and anisotropies. Upon the increasing
feasibility of diffusion Monte Carlo (DMC) methods to evaluate binding curves
for such molecules to extract the constants, we discussed how to treat the
averaging over anisotropy and how to correct the bias due to the
non-additivity. We have developed a computational procedure for dealing with
the anisotropy and reducing statistical errors and biases in DMC valuations,
based on possible validations on predicted . We applied the scheme to
cyclohexasilane molecule, SiH, used in 'printed electronics'
fabrications, getting [zJ], being in plausible range
supported even by other possible extrapolations. The scheme provided here would
open a way to use handy {\it ab initio} evaluations to predict wettabilities as
in the form of materials informatics over broader molecules.Comment: The manuscript was revised according to review comment
fNIRS neuroimaging in olfactory research: A systematic literature review
There are a number of key features which make olfaction difficult to study; subjective processes of odor detection, discrimination and identification, and individualistic odor hedonic perception and associated odor memories. In this systematic review we explore the role functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) has played in understanding olfactory perception in humans. fNIRS is an optical neuroimaging technique able to measure changes in brain hemodynamics and oxygenation related to neural electrical activity. Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, results of this search found that generally the majority of studies involving healthy adult subjects observed increased activity in response to odors. Other population types were also observed, such as infants, individuals with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dysosmia. fNIRS coverage heavily favored the prefrontal cortex, temporal and parietal regions. This review finds that odor induced cortical activation is dependent on multiple factors, such as odorant type, gender and population type. This review also finds that there is room for improvement in areas such as participant diversity, use of wearable fNIRS systems, physiological monitoring and multi-distance channels
Experimental study of turbulent thermal diffusion of particles in an inhomogeneous forced convective turbulence
We investigate experimentally phenomenon of turbulent thermal diffusion of
micron-size solid particles in an inhomogeneous convective turbulence forced by
one vertically-oriented oscillating grid in an air flow. This effect causes
formation of large-scale inhomogeneities in particle spatial distributions in a
temperature-stratified turbulence. We perform detailed comparisons of the
experimental results with those obtained in our previous experiments with an
inhomogeneous and anisotropic stably stratified turbulence produced by a one
oscillating grid in the air flow. Since the buoyancy increases the turbulent
kinetic energy for convective turbulence and decreases it for stably stratified
turbulence, the measured turbulent velocities for convective turbulence are
larger than those for stably stratified turbulence. This tendency is also seen
in the measured vertical integral turbulent length scales. Measurements of
temperature and particle number density spatial distributions show that
particles are accumulated in the vicinity of the minimum of the mean
temperature due to phenomenon of turbulent thermal diffusion. This effect is
observed in both, convective and stably stratified turbulence, where we find
the effective turbulent thermal diffusion coefficient for micron-size
particles. The obtained experimental results are in agreement with theoretical
predictions.Comment: 13 pages, 11 figures, revtex4-2, revised. arXiv admin note: text
overlap with arXiv:2202.1334
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