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Partition Function Expansion on Region-Graphs and Message-Passing Equations
Disordered and frustrated graphical systems are ubiquitous in physics,
biology, and information science. For models on complete graphs or random
graphs, deep understanding has been achieved through the mean-field replica and
cavity methods. But finite-dimensional `real' systems persist to be very
challenging because of the abundance of short loops and strong local
correlations. A statistical mechanics theory is constructed in this paper for
finite-dimensional models based on the mathematical framework of partition
function expansion and the concept of region-graphs. Rigorous expressions for
the free energy and grand free energy are derived. Message-passing equations on
the region-graph, such as belief-propagation and survey-propagation, are also
derived rigorously.Comment: 10 pages including two figures. New theoretical and numerical results
added. Will be published by JSTAT as a lette
What kinds of coordinate can keep the Hawking temperature invariant for the static spherically symmetric black hole?
By studying the Hawking radiation of the most general static spherically
symmetric black hole arising from scalar and Dirac particles tunnelling, we
find the Hawking temperature is invariant in the general coordinate
representation (\ref{arbitrary1}), which satisfies two conditions: a) its
radial coordinate transformation is regular at the event horizon; and b) there
is a time-like Killing vector.Comment: 10 page
Cyber-risks in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): towards a method for continuous assessment.
Continuous risk monitoring is considered in the context of
cybersecurity management for the Industrial Internet-of-Thing. Cyber risk management best practice is for security controls to be deployed and configured in order to bring down risk exposure to an acceptable level. However, threats and known vulnerabilities are subject to change, and estimates of risk are subject to many uncertainties, so it is important to review risk assessments and update controls when required. Risks are typically reviewed periodically (e.g. once per month), but the accelerating
pace of change means that this approach is not sustainable, and there is a requirement for continuous monitoring of cybersecurity risks.
The method described in this paper aims to alert security staff of significant changes or trends in estimated risk exposure to facilitate rational and timely decisions. Additionally, it helps predict the success and impact
of a nascent security breach allowing better prioritisation of threats and selection of appropriate responses. The method is illustrated using a scenario based on environmental control in a data centre
Recurrence and Polya number of general one-dimensional random walks
The recurrence properties of random walks can be characterized by P\'{o}lya
number, i.e., the probability that the walker has returned to the origin at
least once. In this paper, we consider recurrence properties for a general 1D
random walk on a line, in which at each time step the walker can move to the
left or right with probabilities and , or remain at the same position
with probability (). We calculate P\'{o}lya number of this
model and find a simple expression for as, , where is
the absolute difference of and (). We prove this rigorous
expression by the method of creative telescoping, and our result suggests that
the walk is recurrent if and only if the left-moving probability equals to
the right-moving probability .Comment: 3 page short pape
Demonstrating Additional Law of Relativistic Velocities based on Squeezed Light
Special relativity is foundation of many branches of modern physics, of which
theoretical results are far beyond our daily experience and hard to realized in
kinematic experiments. However, its outcomes could be demonstrated by making
use of convenient substitute, i.e. squeezed light in present paper. Squeezed
light is very important in the field of quantum optics and the corresponding
transformation can be regarded as the coherent state of SU(1; 1). In this
paper, the connection between the squeezed operator and Lorentz boost is built
under certain conditions. Furthermore, the additional law of relativistic
velocities and the angle of Wigner rotation are deduced as well
Non-Markovian Quantum Trajectories of Many-Body Quantum Open Systems
A long-standing open problem in non-Markovian quantum state diffusion (QSD)
approach to open quantum systems is to establish the non-Markovian QSD
equations for multiple qubit systems. In this paper, we settle this important
question by explicitly constructing a set of exact time-local QSD equations for
-qubit systems. Our exact time-local (convolutionless) QSD equations have
paved the way towards simulating quantum dynamics of many-body open systems
interacting with a common bosonic environment. The applicability of this
multiple-qubit stochastic equation is exemplified by numerically solving
several quantum open many-body systems concerning quantum coherence dynamics
and dynamical control.Comment: 8 pages, 2 figures. manuscript revised and reference update
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Freestanding Functional Structures by Aerosol-Jet Printing for Stretchable Electronics and Sensing Applications
The requirements for modern electronic devices, particularly those intended for wearable or human health monitoring applications, have rapidly evolved to being both flexible and stretchable. Hence devices, as well as interconnects, need to be capable of retaining functionality even when being mechanically deformed. Most approaches towards achieving this rely on printing or transferring structures onto elastomeric substrates that can withstand stretching. However, the processing involved can often be cumbersome, and the structures themselves tend to suffer from poor fatigue and/or are limited by the mechanical properties of the underlying substrate. Here, we introduce an aerosol-jet printing technique by which fully freestanding functional structures can be built up layer by layer, which are stable and robust upon repeated stretching. The process involves printing a combination of layers of different materials with the desired functionality, onto a substrate coated with a sacrifical film that is subsequently dissolved to release the printed structure. Using this method, we demonstrate freestanding conductive wires can be used as stretchable interconnects/electrodes, and that also function as strain-sensors. We also show that a freestanding capacitive structure functions as a robust, stretchable humidity sensor, paving the way for the development of other multi-layer, multifunctional stretchable devices and sensors
Object Picture of Quasinormal Modes for Stringy Black Holes
We study the quasinormal modes (QNMs) for stringy black holes. By using
numerical calculation, the relations between the QNMs and the parameters of
black holes are minutely shown. For (1+1)-dimensional stringy black hole, the
real part of the quasinormal frequency increases and the imaginary part of the
quasinormal frequency decreases as the mass of the black hole increases.
Furthermore, the dependence of the QNMs on the charge of the black hole and the
flatness parameter is also illustrated. For (1+3)-dimensional stringy black
hole, increasing either the event horizon or the multipole index, the real part
of the quasinormal frequency decreases. The imaginary part of the quasinormal
frequency increases no matter whether the event horizon is increased or the
multipole index is decreased.Comment: 4 pages, 5 figure
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Aerosol-Jet Printed Fine-Featured Triboelectric Sensors for Motion Sensing
Triboelectric motion sensors, based on the generation of a voltage across two dissimilar materials sliding across each other as a result of the triboelectric effect, have generated interest due to the relative simplicity of the typical grated device structures and materials required. However, these sensors are often limited by poor spatial and/or temporal resolution of motion due to limitations in achieving the required device feature sizes through conventional lithography or printing techniques. Furthermore, the reliance on metallic components that are relatively straightforward to pattern into fine features limits the possibility to develop transparent sensors. Polymers would allow for transparent devices, but these materials are significantly more difficult to pattern into fine features when compared to metals. Here, we use an aerosol-jet printing (AJP) technique to develop triboelectric sensors using a wide variety of materials, including polymers, which can be directly printed into finely featured grated structures for enhanced sensitivity to displacement and speed of motion. We present a detailed investigation highlighting the role of material selection and feature size in determining the overall resolution of the resulting motion sensor. A 3-channel rotary sensor is also presented, demonstrating the versatility of the AJP technique in developing more complex triboelectric motion sensors.European Research Council (ERC-2014-STG-639526, NANOGEN)
Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellowship (H2020-MSCA-IF-2015-702868
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