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A time frequency analysis of wave packet fractional revivals
We show that the time frequency analysis of the autocorrelation function is,
in many ways, a more appropriate tool to resolve fractional revivals of a wave
packet than the usual time domain analysis. This advantage is crucial in
reconstructing the initial state of the wave packet when its coherent structure
is short-lived and decays before it is fully revived. Our calculations are
based on the model example of fractional revivals in a Rydberg wave packet of
circular states. We end by providing an analytical investigation which fully
agrees with our numerical observations on the utility of time-frequency
analysis in the study of wave packet fractional revivals.Comment: 9 pages, 4 figure
The development of the female gametophyte in some members of the Euphorbiaceæ
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Superrevivals in the quantum dynamics of a particle confined in a finite square well potential
We examine the revival features in wave packet dynamics of a particle
confined in a finite square well potential. The possibility of tunneling
modifies the revival pattern as compared to an infinite square well potential.
We study the dependence of the revival times on the depth of the square well
and predict the existence of superrevivals. The nature of these superrevivals
is compared with similar features seen in the dynamics of wavepackets in an
anharmonic oscillator potential.Comment: 8 pages in Latex two-column format with 5 figures (eps). To appear in
Physical Review
Entanglement by linear SU(2) transformations: generation and evolution of quantum vortex states
We consider the evolution of a two-mode system of bosons under the action of
a Hamiltonian that generates linear SU(2) transformations. The Hamiltonian is
generic in that it represents a host of entanglement mechanisms, which can thus
be treated in a unified way. We start by solving the quantum dynamics
analytically when the system is initially in a Fock state. We show how the two
modes get entangled by evolution to produce a coherent superposition of vortex
states in general, and a single vortex state under certain conditions. The
degree of entanglement between the modes is measured by finding the explicit
analytical dependence of the Von Neumann entropy on the system parameters. The
reduced state of each mode is analyzed by means of its correlation function and
spatial coherence function. Remarkably, our analysis is shown to be equally as
valid for a variety of initial states that can be prepared from a two-mode Fock
state via a unitary transformation and for which the results can be obtained by
mere inspection of the corresponding results for an initial Fock state. As an
example, we consider a quantum vortex as the initial state and also find
conditions for its revival and charge conjugation. While studying the evolution
of the initial vortex state, we have encountered and explained an interesting
situation in which the entropy of the system does not evolve whereas its wave
function does. Although the modal concept has been used throughout the paper,
it is important to note that the theory is equally applicable for a
two-particle system in which each particle is represented by its bosonic
creation and annihilation operators.Comment: 6 figure
Conditions for nonexistence of static or stationary, Einstein-Maxwell, non-inheriting black-holes
We consider asymptotically-flat, static and stationary solutions of the
Einstein equations representing Einstein-Maxwell space-times in which the
Maxwell field is not constant along the Killing vector defining stationarity,
so that the symmetry of the space-time is not inherited by the electromagnetic
field. We find that static degenerate black hole solutions are not possible
and, subject to stronger assumptions, nor are static, non-degenerate or
stationary black holes. We describe the possibilities if the stronger
assumptions are relaxed.Comment: 19 pages, to appear in GER
Structure of the regulatory hyaluronan binding domain in the inflammatory leukocyte homing receptor CD44
Adhesive interactions involving CD44, the cell surface receptor for hyaluronan, underlie fundamental processes such as inflammatory leukocyte homing and tumor metastasis. Regulation of such events is critical and appears to be effected by changes in CD44 N-glycosylation that switch the receptor "on" or "off" under appropriate circumstances. How altered glycosylation influences binding of hyaluronan to the lectin-like Link module in CD44 is unclear, although evidence suggests additional flanking sequences peculiar to CD44 may be involved. Here we show using X-ray crystallography and NMR spectroscopy that these sequences form a lobular extension to the Link module, creating an enlarged HA binding domain and a formerly unidentified protein fold. Moreover, the disposition of key N-glycosylation sites reveals how specific sugar chains could alter both the affinity and avidity of CD44 HA binding. Our results provide the necessary structural framework for understanding the diverse functions of CD44 and developing novel therapeutic strategies
Coherent states of P{\"o}schl-Teller potential and their revival dynamics
A recently developed algebraic approach for constructing coherent states for
solvable potentials is used to obtain the displacement operator coherent state
of the P\"{o}schl-Teller potential. We establish the connection between this
and the annihilation operator coherent state and compare their properties. We
study the details of the revival structure arising from different time scales
underlying the quadratic energy spectrum of this system.Comment: 13 pages, 6 figure
Gas reservoir of a hyper-luminous quasar at z= 2.6
Understanding the relationship between the formation and evolution of galaxies and their central super massive black holes (SMBH) is one of the main topics in extragalactic astrophysics. Links and feedback may reciprocally affect both black hole and galaxy growth. Observations of the CO line at redshifts of 2-4 are crucial to investigate the gas mass, star formation activity and accretion onto SMBHs, as well as the effect of AGN feedback. Potential correlations between AGN and host galaxy properties can be highlighted by observing extreme objects. Despite their luminosity, hyper-luminous QSOs at z=2-4 are still little studied at mm wavelengths. We targeted CO(3-2) in ULAS J1539+0557, an hyper-luminos QSO (Lbol> 10^48 erg/s) at z=2.658, selected through its unusual red colors in the UKIDSS Large Area Survey (ULAS). We find a molecular gas mass of 4.1+-0.8 10^10 Msun, and a gas fraction of 0.4-0.1, depending mostly on the assumed source inclination. We also find a robust lower limit to the star-formation rate (SFR=250-1600 Msun/yr) and star-formation efficiency (SFE=25-350 Lsun/(K km s-1 pc2) by comparing the observed optical-near-infrared spectral energy distribution with AGN and galaxy templates. The black hole gas consumption timescale, M(H_2)/dM(accretion)/dt, is ~160 Myr, similar or higher than the gas consumption timescale. The gas content and the star formation efficiency are similar to those of other high-luminosity, highly obscured QSOs, and at the lower end of the star-formation efficiency of unobscured QSOs, in line with predictions from AGN-galaxy co-evolutionary scenarios. Further measurements of the (sub)-mm continuum in this and similar sources are mandatory to obtain a robust observational picture of the AGN evolutionary sequence.32912
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