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Phase transitions in the one-dimensional frustrated quantum XY model and Josephson-junction ladders
A one-dimensional quantum version of the frustrated XY (planar rotor) model
is considered which can be physically realized as a ladder of
Josephson-junctions at half a flux quantum per plaquette. This system undergoes
a superconductor to insulator transition at zero temperature as a function of
charging energy. The critical behavior is studied using a Monte Carlo transfer
matrix applied to the path-integral representation of the model and a
finite-size-scaling analysis of data on small system sizes. Depending on the
ratio between the interchain and intrachain couplings the system can have
single or double transitions which is consistent with the prediction that its
critical behavior should be described by the two-dimensional classical XY-Ising
model.Comment: 13 pages, Revtex, J. Appl. Phys. (to appear), Inpe-las-00
The Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on International Migration: Does Education Matter?
Using migration data in 1990 and 2000, we find that inward foreign direct investment (FDI) in non-OECD countries affects the out-migration of individuals with tertiary and secondary education to OECD countries originating the investments, but has no significant effect on the out-migration of individuals with primary education. Distinguishing between linkage and home effects, our results show a dominant home effect of FDI for individuals with tertiary education, but a stronger linkage effect for those with secondary education. The existing stock of former migrants in foreign countries influences the out-migration of individuals with primary education
International Comovement of Economic Fluctuations: A Spatial Analysis
We consider the comovement of economic volatility across multiple countries. Using spatial models with data from 187 countries over the period of 1960–2007, we find a strong spatial comovement of economic volatility. More interestingly, the effect of geographical proximity on economic volatility comovement is strongest during the period of international shocks (1973–86), but almost disappears over the globalization era (1987–2007). By way of contrast, the influence of trade relations in determining the comovement of economic volatility is significant over 1987–2007
Phase-coherence threshold and vortex-glass state in diluted Josephson-junction arrays in a magnetic field
We study numerically the interplay of phase coherence and vortex-glass state
in two-dimensional Josephson-junction arrays with average rational values of
flux quantum per plaquette and random dilution of junctions. For ,
we find evidence of a phase coherence threshold value , below the
percolation concentration of diluted junctions , where the superconducting
transition vanishes. For the array behaves as a
zero-temperature vortex glass with nonzero linear resistance at finite
temperatures. The zero-temperature critical currents are insensitive to
variations in in the vortex glass region while they are strongly
dependent in the phase coherent region.Comment: 6 pages, 4 figures, to appear in Phys. Rev.
Two phase galaxy formation: The Evolutionary Properties of Galaxies
We use our model for the formation and evolution of galaxies within a
two-phase galaxy formation scenario, showing that the high-redshift domain
typically supports the growth of spheroidal systems, whereas at low redshifts
the predominant baryonic growth mechanism is quiescent and may therefore
support the growth of a disc structure. Under this framework we investigate the
evolving galaxy population by comparing key observations at both low and
high-redshifts, finding generally good agreement. By analysing the evolutionary
properties of this model, we are able to recreate several features of the
evolving galaxy population with redshift, naturally reproducing number counts
of massive star-forming galaxies at high redshifts, along with the galaxy
scaling relations, star formation rate density and evolution of the stellar
mass function. Building upon these encouraging agreements, we make model
predictions that can be tested by future observations. In particular, we
present the expected evolution to z=2 of the super-massive black hole mass
function, and we show that the gas fraction in galaxies should decrease with
increasing redshift in a mass, with more and more evolution going to higher and
higher masses. Also, the characteristic transition mass from disc to bulge
dominated system should decrease with increasing redshift.Comment: 15 pages, 11 figures. Version polished for publication in MNRA
Evolution of Non-Equilibrium Profile in Adsorbate Layer under Compressive Strain
We investigate the time evolution of an initial step profile separating a
bare substrate region from the rest of the compressively strained adsorbate
layer near a commensurate to incommensurate transition. The rate of profile
evolution as a function of the mismatch, coverage and the strength of the
substrate potential are determined by Brownian molecular dynamics simulations.
We find that the results are qualitatively similar to those observed for the
Pb/Si(111) system. The anomalously fast time evolution and sharpness of the
non-equilibrium profile can be understood through the domain wall creation at
the boundary and its subsequent diffusion into the interior of the adsorbate
layer.Comment: 6 pages, 7 figures, Tribology Letter
Equilibrium Shape and Size of Supported Heteroepitaxial Nanoislands
We study the equilibrium shape, shape transitions and optimal size of
strained heteroepitaxial nanoislands with a two-dimensional atomistic model
using simply adjustable interatomic pair potentials. We map out the global
phase diagram as a function of substrate-adsorbate misfit and interaction. This
phase diagram reveals all the phases corresponding to different well-known
growth modes. In particular, for large enough misfits and attractive substrate
there is a Stranski-Krastanow regime, where nano-sized islands grow on top of
wetting films. We analyze the various terms contributing to the total island
energy in detail, and show how the competition between them leads to the
optimal shape and size of the islands. Finally, we also develop an analytic
interpolation formula for the various contributions to the total energy of
strained nanoislands.Comment: 9 pages, 7 figure
Nonlinear sliding friction of adsorbed overlayers on disordered substrates
We study the response of an adsorbed monolayer on a disordered substrate
under a driving force using Brownian molecular-dynamics simulation. We find
that the sharp longitudinal and transverse depinning transitions with
hysteresis still persist in the presence of weak disorder. However, the
transitions are smeared out in the strong disorder limit. The theoretical
results here provide a natural explanation for the recent data for the
depinning transition of Kr films on gold substrate.Comment: 8 pages, 8 figs, to appear in Phys. Rev.
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