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Coexistence of solutions in dynamical mean-field theory of the Mott transition
In this paper, I discuss the finite-temperature metal-insulator transition of
the paramagnetic Hubbard model within dynamical mean-field theory. I show that
coexisting solutions, the hallmark of such a transition, can be obtained in a
consistent way both from Quantum Monte Carlo (QMC) simulations and from the
Exact Diagonalization method. I pay special attention to discretization errors
within QMC. These errors explain why it is difficult to obtain the solutions by
QMC close to the boundaries of the coexistence region.Comment: 3 pages, 2 figures, RevTe
Theory of Core-Level Photoemission and the X-ray Edge Singularity Across the Mott Transition
The zero temperature core-level photoemission spectrum is studied across the
metal to Mott insulator transition using dynamical mean-field theory and
Wilson's numerical renormalization group. An asymmetric power-law divergence is
obtained in the metallic phase with an exponent alpha(U,Q)-1 which depends on
the strength of both the Hubbard interaction U and the core-hole potential Q.
For Q <~ U_c/2 alpha decreases with increasing U and vanishes at the transition
(U -> U_c) leading to a symmetric peak in the insulating phase. For Q >~ U_c/2,
alpha remains finite close to the transition, but the integrated intensity of
the power-law vanishes and there is no associated peak in the insulator. The
weight and position of the remaining peaks in the spectra can be understood
within a molecular orbital approach.Comment: 5 pages, 6 figure
Rapid tilt-series method for cryo-electron tomography: Characterizing stage behavior during FISE acquisition
We and others recently developed rapid tilt-series acquisition methods for cryo-electron tomography on a Titan Krios G3i equipped with a single axis holder and a K-series direct electron detector and showed that one of these, the fast-incremental single exposure (FISE) method, significantly accelerates tilt-series acquisition when compared to traditional methods while preserving the quality of the images. Here, we characterize the behavior of our single axis holder in detail during a FISE experiment to optimally balance data quality with speed. We explain our methodology in detail so others can characterize their own stages, and conclude with recommendations for projects with different resolution goals
Orbital selective Mott transition in multi-band systems: slave-spin representation and dynamical mean-field theory
We examine whether the Mott transition of a half-filled, two-orbital Hubbard
model with unequal bandwidths occurs simultaneously for both bands or whether
it is a two-stage process in which the orbital with narrower bandwith localizes
first (giving rise to an intermediate `orbital-selective' Mott phase). This
question is addressed using both dynamical mean-field theory, and a
representation of fermion operators in terms of slave quantum spins, followed
by a mean-field approximation (similar in spirit to a Gutzwiller
approximation). In the latter approach, the Mott transition is found to be
orbital-selective for all values of the Coulomb exchange (Hund) coupling J when
the bandwidth ratio is small, and only beyond a critical value of J when the
bandwidth ratio is larger. Dynamical mean-field theory partially confirms these
findings, but the intermediate phase at J=0 is found to differ from a
conventional Mott insulator, with spectral weight extending down to arbitrary
low energy. Finally, the orbital-selective Mott phase is found, at
zero-temperature, to be unstable with respect to an inter-orbital
hybridization, and replaced by a state with a large effective mass (and a low
quasiparticle coherence scale) for the narrower band.Comment: Discussion on the effect of hybridization on the OSMT has been
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Episodic modulations in supernova radio light curves from luminous blue variable supernova progenitor models
Ideally, one would like to know which type of core-collapse SNe is
produced by different progenitors and the channels of stellar evolution leading
to these progenitors. These links have to be very well known to use the
observed frequency of different types of SN events for probing the star
formation rate and massive star evolution in different types of galaxies.
We investigate the link between LBV as SN progenitors and the appearance
of episodic radio light curve modulations of the SN event. We use the
20Msun and 25Msun models with rotation at solar metallicity, part of an
extended grid of stellar models computed by the Geneva team. At their pre-SN
stage, these two models have recently been shown to have spectra similar to
those of LBV stars and possibly explode as Type IIb SNe. Based on the wind
properties before the explosion, we derive the density structure of their
circumstellar medium. This structure is used as input for computing the SN
radio light curve. We find that the 20Msun model shows radio light
curves with episodic luminosity modulations, similar to those observed in some
Type IIb SNe. This occurs because the evolution of the 20Msun model terminates
in a region of the HR diagram where radiative stellar winds present strong
density variations, caused by the bistability limit. The 25Msun model, ending
its evolution in a zone of the HR diagram where no change of the mass-loss
rates is expected, presents no such modulations in its radio SN light curve.
Our results reinforce the link between SN progenitors and LBV
stars. We also confirm the existence of a physical mechanism for a single star
to have episodic radio light curve modulations. In the case of the 25Msun
progenitors, we do not obtain modulations in the radio light curve, but our
models may miss some outbursting behavior in the late stages of massive stars.Comment: 5 pages, 3 figures, accepted by Astronomy & Astrophysics Letter
International Volatility and Economic Growth: The First Ten Years of The International Seminar on Macroeconomics
International Volatility and Economic Growth: The First Ten Years of The International Seminar on Macroeconomics
International Volatility and Economic Growth: The First Ten Years of The International Seminar on Macroeconomics
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