198 research outputs found
An exactly solvable quench protocol for integrable spin models
Quantum quenches in continuum field theory across critical points are known
to display different scaling behaviours in different regimes of the quench
rate. We extend these results to integrable lattice models such as the
transverse field Ising model on a one-dimensional chain and the Kitaev model on
a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice using a nonlinear quench protocol which
allows for exact analytical solutions of the dynamics. Our quench protocol
starts with a finite mass gap at early times and crosses a critical point or a
critical region, and we study the behaviour of one point functions of the
quenched operator at the critical point or in the critical region as a function
of the quench rate. For quench rates slow compared to the initial mass gap, we
find the expected Kibble-Zurek scaling. In contrast, for rates fast compared to
the mass gap, but slow compared to the inverse lattice spacing, we find scaling
behaviour similar to smooth fast continuum quenches. For quench rates of the
same order of the lattice scale, the one point function saturates as a function
of the rate, approaching the results of an abrupt quench. The presence of an
extended critical surface in the Kitaev model leads to a variety of scaling
exponents depending on the starting point and on the time where the operator is
measured. We discuss the role of the amplitude of the quench in determining the
extent of the slow (Kibble-Zurek) and fast quench regimes, and the onset of the
saturation.Comment: 54 pages, 13 figures; v2: added analytic argument for Kitaev mode
Reciprocity in the Hecke Groups
An element in a group is called \emph{reciprocal} if there exists such that . The reciprocal elements are also known as
`real elements' or `reversible elements' in the literature. We classify the
reciprocal elements and parametrize the reciprocal classes in the Hecke groups
for . This generalizes a result by Sarnak for reciprocal
elements in the modular group
Some Applications of Group Theoretic Rips Constructions to the Classification of von Neumann Algebras
In this paper we study various von Neumann algebraic rigidity aspects for the
property (T) groups that arise via the Rips construction developed by
Belegradek and Osin in geometric group theory \cite{BO06}. Specifically,
developing a new interplay between Popa's deformation/rigidity theory
\cite{Po07} and geometric group theory methods we show that several algebraic
features of these groups are completely recognizable from the von Neumann
algebraic structure. In particular, we obtain new infinite families of pairwise
non-isomorphic property (T) group factors thereby providing positive evidence
towards Connes' Rigidity Conjecture.
In addition, we use the Rips construction to build examples of property (T)
II factors which posses maximal von Neumann subalgebras without property
(T) which answers a question raised in an earlier version of \cite{JS19} by Y.
Jiang and A. Skalski.Comment: 35 pages, preliminary version, comments welcom
Exactly Solvable Floquet Dynamics for Conformal Field Theories in Dimensions Greater than Two
We find classes of driven conformal field theories (CFT) in d+1 dimensions
with d > 1, whose quench and floquet dynamics can be computed exactly. The
setup is suitable for studying periodic drives, consisting of square pulse
protocols for which Hamiltonian evolution takes place with different
deformations of the original CFT Hamiltonian in successive time intervals.
These deformations are realized by specific combinations of conformal
generators with a deformation parameter ; the )
Hamiltonians can be unitarily related to the standard (L\"uscher-Mack) CFT
Hamiltonians. The resulting time evolution can be then calculated by performing
appropriate conformal transformations. For d <= 3 we show that the
transformations can be easily obtained in a quaternion formalism; we use this
formalism to obtain exact expressions for the fidelity, unequal-time
correlator, and the energy density for the driven system for d = 3. Our results
for a single square pulse drive cycle reveal qualitatively different behaviors
depending on the value of , with exponential decays characteristic of
heating for , oscillations for and power law decays for
. When the Hamiltonians in one cycle involve generators of a single
SL(2, R) subalgebra we find fixed points or fixed surfaces of the corresponding
transformations. Successive cycles lead to either convergence to one of the
fixed points, or oscillations, depending on the conjugacy class. This indicates
that the system can be in different dynamical phases as we vary the parameters
of the drive protocol. We also point out that our results are expected to hold
for a broader class of QFTs that possesses an SL(2,C) symmetry with fields that
transform as quasi-primaries under this. As an example, we briefly comment on
celestial CFTs in this context.Comment: 32 pages, 10 figure
Gathering over Meeting Nodes in Infinite Grid
The gathering over meeting nodes problem asks the robots to gather at one of
the pre-defined meeting nodes. The robots are deployed on the nodes of an
anonymous two-dimensional infinite grid which has a subset of nodes marked as
meeting nodes. Robots are identical, autonomous, anonymous and oblivious. They
operate under an asynchronous scheduler. They do not have any agreement on a
global coordinate system. All the initial configurations for which the problem
is deterministically unsolvable have been characterized. A deterministic
distributed algorithm has been proposed to solve the problem for the remaining
configurations. The efficiency of the proposed algorithm is studied in terms of
the number of moves required for gathering. A lower bound concerning the total
number of moves required to solve the gathering problem has been derived
RESVERATROL PROTECTS WHOLE BODY HEAT STRESS-INDUCED TESTICULAR DAMAGE IN RAT MODEL
Objective: The local thermoregulation in testis is important for optimum spermatozoa development. Excessive heat hampers this regulation resulting in alteration of normal testicular function. The present investigation confirms the role of free radicals in hyperthermia induced oxidative damage in testis and elucidates the dose-dependent ameliorating effect of resveratrol (RSV) against testicular oxidative damage. The aim of the present investigation is also to observe the role of selective concentration of RSV on heat induced oxidative changes in the damaged tissue.
Methods: 48 male Wister rats were exposed to hyperthermic condition for the past 7 days of the total 21 days of experiment. RSV was pre- and co-treated with heat stress daily in a dose-dependent manner (1 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg/kg body weight) for 21days.
Results: Reactive oxygen species level was estimated using flow cytometry. Enhancement of hepatotoxicity markers in serum, lipid peroxidation and decreasing antioxidant status in the testis homogenate demonstrated that the oxidative damage in heat exposed tissue.
Conclusion: Histological study along with biochemical and molecular assessment of the redox balance of testicular tissue in the present study revealed that RSV significantly ameliorated the heat induced damage in testis. The findings suggest that RSV is an effective antioxidant polyphenolic compound that can protect testis against hyperthermia induced oxidative damage
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