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    Quantum groups and double quiver algebras

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    For a finite dimensional semisimple Lie algebra g{\frak{g}} and a root qq of unity in a field k,k, we associate to these data a double quiver Qˉ.\bar{\cal{Q}}. It is shown that a restricted version of the quantized enveloping algebras Uq(g)U_q(\frak g) is a quotient of the double quiver algebra kQˉ.k\bar{\cal Q}.Comment: 15 page

    Sparse Randomized Kaczmarz for Support Recovery of Jointly Sparse Corrupted Multiple Measurement Vectors

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    While single measurement vector (SMV) models have been widely studied in signal processing, there is a surging interest in addressing the multiple measurement vectors (MMV) problem. In the MMV setting, more than one measurement vector is available and the multiple signals to be recovered share some commonalities such as a common support. Applications in which MMV is a naturally occurring phenomenon include online streaming, medical imaging, and video recovery. This work presents a stochastic iterative algorithm for the support recovery of jointly sparse corrupted MMV. We present a variant of the Sparse Randomized Kaczmarz algorithm for corrupted MMV and compare our proposed method with an existing Kaczmarz type algorithm for MMV problems. We also showcase the usefulness of our approach in the online (streaming) setting and provide empirical evidence that suggests the robustness of the proposed method to the distribution of the corruption and the number of corruptions occurring.Comment: 13 pages, 6 figure

    Coefficient of performance at maximum figure of merit and its bounds for low-dissipation Carnot-like refrigerators

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    The figure of merit for refrigerators performing finite-time Carnot-like cycles between two reservoirs at temperature ThT_h and TcT_c (<Th<T_h) is optimized. It is found that the coefficient of performance at maximum figure of merit is bounded between 0 and (9+8εc3)/2(\sqrt{9+8\varepsilon_c}-3)/2 for the low-dissipation refrigerators, where εc=Tc/(ThTc)\varepsilon_c =T_c/(T_h-T_c) is the Carnot coefficient of performance for reversible refrigerators. These bounds can be reached for extremely asymmetric low-dissipation cases when the ratio between the dissipation constants of the processes in contact with the cold and hot reservoirs approaches to zero or infinity, respectively. The observed coefficients of performance for real refrigerators are located in the region between the lower and upper bounds, which is in good agreement with our theoretical estimation.Comment: 5 journal pages, 3 figure

    Observations of a Two-Stage Solar Eruptive Event (SEE): Evidence for Secondary Heating

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    We present RHESSI, SDO/AIA, SOHO/LASCO, STEREO, and GOES observations of a partially occulted solar eruptive event (SEE) that occurred at the South-West limb on 8 March, 2011. The GOES X-ray light curve shows two peaks separated by almost two hours that we interpret as two stages of a single event associated with the delayed eruption of a CME. A hot flux rope formed during the first stage and continued expanding and rising throughout the event. The speed of the flux rope decreased from approx.120 to 14 km/s during the decay phase of the first stage and increased again during the second stage to become the CME with a speed of approx.516 km/s. RHESSI and GOES data analyses show that the plasma temperature reached over 20 MK in the first stage, then decreased to approx.10 MK and increased to 15 MK in the second stage. This event provides clear evidence for a secondary heating phase. The enhanced EUV and X-ray emission came from the high corona ( approx.60 arcsec above the limb) in the second stage, approx.40 arcsec higher than the site of the initial flare emission. STEREO-A on-disk observations indicate that the post-flare loops during this stage were of larger scale sizes and spatially distinct from those in the first stage

    Parton Distributions in the Valon Model

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    The parton distribution functions determined by CTEQ at low Q2Q^2 are used as inputs to test the validity of the valon model. The valon distributions in a nucleon are first found to be nearly QQ independent. The parton distribution in a valon are shown to be consistent with being universal, independent of the valon type. The momentum fractions of the partons in the valon add up separately to one. These properties affirm the validity of the valon model. The various distributions are parameterized for convenient application of the model.Comment: 9 pages + 9 figures in ep

    Transmission Phase of a Quantum Dot with Kondo Correlation Near the Unitary Limit

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    The complex transmission amplitude -- both magnitude and phase -- of a quantum dot (QD) with Kondo correlation was measured near the unitary limit. Contrary to previous phase measurements, performed far from this limit [Ji et al., Science 290, 779 (2000)], the transmission phase was observed to evolve linearly over a range of about 1.5 pi when the Fermi energy was scanned through a Kondo pair -- a pair of spin degenerate energy levels. Moreover, the phase in Coulomb blockade (CB) peak, adjancent to the Kondo pair, retained a memory of the Kondo correlation and did not exhibit the familiar behavior in the CB regime. These results do not agree with theoretical predictions, suggesting that a full explanation may go beyond the framework of the Anderson model.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figure

    A pH- and ionic strength-responsive polypeptide hydrogel: Synthesis, characterization, and preliminary protein release studies

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    A novel polypeptide hydrogel has been synthesized by crosslinking poly(L-glutamic acid) (PLG) with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). The PLG-PEG hydrogel was shown to be highly hydrophilic, and the extent of swelling varied with pH, increasing at higher ionization of the PLG. Aside from electrostatic effects, such as ion–ion repulsion and internal ion osmotic pressure, circular dichroism studies showed that swelling response to pH also is affected by secondary structural attributes associated with the polypeptide backbone. Modification of the polypeptide by changing its hydrophobicity and degree of ionization was an effective method for altering the overall extent of pH-responsive swelling. Rapid de-swelling (contraction) was observed when the PLG-PEG hydrogel was transferred from high to low pH buffer solution, and this swelling/de-swelling behavior was reversible over repeated cycles. Drug release from swollen hydrogels was examined using the model protein lysozyme. Rapid de-swelling of the hydrogel was found to be an effective means of facilitating lysozyme release. The crosslinking of synthetic polypeptides with PEG appears to be a highly versatile approach to the preparation of pH-responsive biodegradable hydrogels. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res, 47, 595–602, 1999.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/34416/1/17_ftp.pd

    The role of electronic correlation in the Si(100) reconstruction: a quantum Monte Carlo study

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    Recent low-temperature scanning tunneling experiments have challenged the generally accepted picture of buckled silicon dimers as the ground state reconstruction of the Si(100) surface. Together with the symmetric dimer model of the surface suggested by quantum chemistry calculations on small clusters, these findings question our general understanding of electronic correlations at surfaces and its proper description within density functional theory. We present quantum Monte Carlo calculations on large cluster models of the symmetric and buckled surface, and conclude that buckling remains energetically more favorable even when the present-day best treatment of electronic correlation is employed.Comment: 5 pages, Revtex, 10 figure
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