Weak mutually unbiased bases

Quantum systems with variables in ${\mathbb Z}(d)$ are considered. The properties of lines in the ${\mathbb Z}(d)\times {\mathbb Z}(d)$ phase space of these systems, are studied. Weak mutually unbiased bases in these systems are defined as bases for which the overlap of any two vectors in two different bases, is equal to $d^{-1/2}$ or alternatively to one of the $d_i^{-1/2},0$ (where $d_i$ is a divisor of $d$ apart from $d,1$). They are designed for the geometry of the ${\mathbb Z}(d)\times {\mathbb Z}(d)$ phase space, in the sense that there is a duality between the weak mutually unbiased bases and the maximal lines through the origin. In the special case of prime $d$, there are no divisors of $d$ apart from $1,d$ and the weak mutually unbiased bases are mutually unbiased bases

Low-Temperature Specific Heat of an Extreme-Type-II Superconductor at High Magnetic Fields

We present a detailed study of the quasiparticle contribution to the low-temperature specific heat of an extreme type-II superconductor at high magnetic fields. Within a T-matrix approximation for the self-energies in the mixed state of a homogeneous superconductor, the electronic specific heat is a linear function of temperature with a linear-$T$ coefficient $\gamma_s(H)$ being a nonlinear function of magnetic field $H$. In the range of magnetic fields H\agt (0.15-0.2)H_{c2} where our theory is applicable, the calculated $\gamma_s(H)$ closely resembles the experimental data for the borocarbide superconductor YNi$_2$B$_2$C.Comment: 7 pages, 2 figures, to appear in Physical Review

Partial ordering of weak mutually unbiased bases

YesA quantum system (n) with variables in Z(n), where n = Qpi (with pi prime numbers), is considered. The non-near-linear geometry G(n) of the phase space Z(n) × Z(n), is studied. The lines through the origin are factorized in terms of ‘prime factor lines’ in Z(pi)×Z(pi). Weak mutually unbiased bases (WMUB) which are products of the mutually unbiased bases in the ‘prime factor Hilbert spaces’ H(pi), are also considered. The factorization of both lines and WMUB is analogous to the factorization of integers in terms of prime numbers. The duality between lines and WMUB is discussed. It is shown that there is a partial order in the set of subgeometries of G(n), isomorphic to the partial order in the set of subsystems of (n)

Uso de equações diferenciais para determinação do momento ótimo da transformação de veículos The use of differential equations for the determination of the optimal time for the trasformation of vehicles

Este trabalho teve por objetivo analisar a viabilidade econômica da transformação de veículos de transporte florestal. Foram avaliadas duas situações: 1ª) carreta utilizada e retirada do processo após o fim de sua vida útil; 2ª) carreta utilizada, transformada em caminhão truck e, posteriormente, em caminhão toco. A equação diferencial foi utilizada para definir o momento ótimo das transformações. Os resultados obtidos indicaram que, no modelo sem transformação, obteve-se um tempo ótimo de utilização de nove anos, apresentando um Valor Anual Equivalente (VAE) de R$4.084,06. No modelo com transformação (carreta/truck/toco), obteve-se um (VAE) de R$10.555,04, indicando a viabilidade no sistema de transformação. Com base nos dados de custo e receita utilizados, a transformação (carreta/truck/toco) mostrou-se a melhor alternativa. Conclui-se que os modelos desenvolvidos permitem auxiliar a tomada de decisão referente à substituição de veículos de transporte.<br>The objective of this work was to analyse the economic feasibility of the transformation of forest transport vehicles. Two situations were evaluated; in one the cart was used and removed after its useful lifetime, in the other one the cart is transformed in to truck and, finally, in to a two-wheeled cart. The differential equation was used to define the optimal time of the transformations. The results obtained showed that in the model without transformation an optimal time nine years used was defined, presenting an Equivalent Annual Value of R$4,084.06. In the model with transformation (cart/truck/two-wheeled cart), an Equivalent Annual Value of R$10,555.04 was obtained, indicating the viability of the transformation system. Based on data of costs and incomes used the transformation (cart/truck/two-wheeled cart) showed to be best alternative. It follows that the models developed showed to be suitable in supporting the decision making related to the replacement of transport vehicles