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Scrambling and thermalization in a diffusive quantum many-body system
Out-of-time ordered (OTO) correlation functions describe scrambling of
information in correlated quantum matter. They are of particular interest in
incoherent quantum systems lacking well defined quasi-particles. Thus far, it
is largely elusive how OTO correlators spread in incoherent systems with
diffusive transport governed by a few globally conserved quantities. Here, we
study the dynamical response of such a system using high-performance
matrix-product-operator techniques. Specifically, we consider the
non-integrable, one-dimensional Bose-Hubbard model in the incoherent
high-temperature regime. Our system exhibits diffusive dynamics in time-ordered
correlators of globally conserved quantities, whereas OTO correlators display a
ballistic, light-cone spreading of quantum information. The slowest process in
the global thermalization of the system is thus diffusive, yet information
spreading is not inhibited by such slow dynamics. We furthermore develop an
experimentally feasible protocol to overcome some challenges faced by existing
proposals and to probe time-ordered and OTO correlation functions. Our study
opens new avenues for both the theoretical and experimental exploration of
thermalization and information scrambling dynamics.Comment: 7+4 pages, 8+3 figures; streamlined versio
Lattice study of trapped fermions at unitarity
We present a lattice study of up to N=20 unitary fermions confined to a
harmonic trap. Our preliminary results show better than 1% agreement with high
precision solutions to the many-body Schrodinger equation for up to N=6. We are
able to make predictions for larger N which were inaccessible by the
Hamiltonian approach due to computational limitations. Harmonic traps are used
experimentally to study cold atoms tuned to a Feshbach resonance. We show that
they also provide certain benefits to numerical studies of many-body
correlators on the lattice. In particular, we anticipate that the methods
described here could be used for studying nuclear physics.Comment: 7 pages, 5 figures, presented at the XXVIII International Symposium
on Lattice Field Theory (Lattice 2010), Villasimius, Italy, June 14-19 201
Convergence and Divergence of Themes in Successful Psychotherapy: An Assimilation Analysis
Theme convergence is the linking of seemingly unrelated problem domains as they advance through assimilation stages-a developmental sequence of cognitive and affective changes through which problematic content is hypothesized to pass during successful psychotherapy. Theme divergence is the contradiction or conflict of solutions to different problems, so that progress in one domain leads to stagnation or regression in another domain. An intensive qualitative method called assimilation analysis was used to examine theme convergence and divergence in a successful psychodynamic psychotherapy with a 20–yr–old female patient. Because specific problems often fail to progress monotonically, even in successful psychotherapy cases, it is suggested that clients\u27 problems cannot be resolved in isolation; instead, they may influence each other toward resolution or stagnation in complex and unpredictable ways
Lattice calculation for unitary fermions in a finite box
A fundamental constant in systems of unitary fermions is the so-called
Bertsch parameter, the ratio of the ground state energy for spin paired unitary
fermions to that for free fermions at the same density. I discuss how we
computed this parameter as well as the pairing gap using a recently developed
lattice construction for unitary fermions, by measuring correlation functions
for up to 38 fermions in a finite box. Our calculation illustrates interesting
issues facing the study of many-body states on the lattice, which may
eventually be confronted in QCD calculations as well.Comment: 7 pages, 6 figures, The XXVIII International Symposium on Lattice
Field Theory, Lattice2010, June 14-19, 2010, Villasimius, Ital
Sign problems, noise, and chiral symmetry breaking in a QCD-like theory
The Nambu-Jona-Lasinio model reduced to 2+1 dimensions has two different path
integral formulations: at finite chemical potential one formulation has a
severe sign problem similar to that found in QCD, while the other does not. At
large N, where N is the number of flavors, one can compute the probability
distributions of fermion correlators analytically in both formulations. In the
former case one finds a broad distribution with small mean; in the latter one
finds a heavy tailed positive distribution amenable to the cumulant expansion
techniques developed in earlier work. We speculate on the implications of this
model for QCD.Comment: 16 pages, 5 figures; Published version with minor changes from the
origina
Lattice Monte Carlo calculations for unitary fermions in a finite box
We perform lattice Monte Carlo simulations for up to 66 unitary fermions in a
finite box using a highly improved lattice action for nonrelativistic spin 1/2
fermions. We obtain a value of for the Bertsch
parameter, defined as the energy of the unitary Fermi gas measured in units of
the free gas energy in the thermodynamic limit. In addition, for up to four
unitary fermions, we compute the spectrum of the lattice theory by exact
diagonalization of the transfer matrix projected onto irreducible
representations of the octahedral group for small to moderate size lattices,
providing an independent check of our few-body simulation results. We compare
our exact numerical and simulation results for the spectrum to benchmark
studies of other research groups, as well as perform an extended analysis of
our lattice action improvement scheme, including an analysis of the errors
associated with higher partial waves and finite temporal discretization.Comment: Significant revisions from previous version. Included data at a
larger volume and performed an infinite volume extrapolation of the Bertsch
parameter. Published versio
The Hidden Role of Non-Canonical Amyloid beta Isoforms in Alzheimer's Disease
Recent advances have placed the pro-inflammatory activity of amyloid β (Aβ) on microglia cells as the focus of research on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Researchers are confronted with an astonishing spectrum of over 100 different Aβ variants with variable length and chemical modifications. With the exception of Aβ1-42 and Aβ1-40, the biological significance of most peptides for AD is as yet insufficiently understood. We therefore aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the contributions of these neglected Aβ variants to microglia activation. First, the impact of Aβ receptors, signaling cascades, scavenger mechanisms, and genetic variations on the physiological responses towards various Aβ species is described. Furthermore, we discuss the importance of different types of amyloid precursor protein processing for the generation of these Aβ variants in microglia, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and neurons, and highlight how alterations in secondary structures and oligomerization affect Aβ neurotoxicity. In sum, the data indicate that gene polymorphisms in Aβ-driven signaling pathways in combination with the production and activity of different Aβ variants might be crucial factors for the initiation and progression of different forms of AD. A deeper assessment of their interplay with glial cells may pave the way towards novel therapeutic strategies for individualized medicine
SeaWiFS calibration and validation plan, volume 3
The Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWiFS) will be the first ocean-color satellite since the Nimbus-7 Coastal Zone Color Scanner (CZCS), which ceased operation in 1986. Unlike the CZCS, which was designed as a proof-of-concept experiment, SeaWiFS will provide routine global coverage every 2 days and is designed to provide estimates of photosynthetic concentrations of sufficient accuracy for use in quantitative studies of the ocean's primary productivity and biogeochemistry. A review of the CZCS mission is included that describes that data set's limitations and provides justification for a comprehensive SeaWiFS calibration and validation program. To accomplish the SeaWiFS scientific objectives, the sensor's calibration must be constantly monitored, and robust atmospheric corrections and bio-optical algorithms must be developed. The plan incorporates a multi-faceted approach to sensor calibration using a combination of vicarious (based on in situ observations) and onboard calibration techniques. Because of budget constraints and the limited availability of ship resources, the development of the operational algorithms (atmospheric and bio-optical) will rely heavily on collaborations with the Earth Observing System (EOS), the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MODIS) oceans team, and projects sponsored by other agencies, e.g., the U.S. Navy and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Other elements of the plan include the routine quality control of input ancillary data (e.g., surface wind, surface pressure, ozone concentration, etc.) used in the processing and verification of the level-0 (raw) data to level-1 (calibrated radiances), level-2 (derived products), and level-3 (gridded and averaged derived data) products
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