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Diagonalization of a bosonic quadratic form using CCM: Application on a system with two interpenetrating square lattice antiferromagnets
While the diagonalization of a quadratic bosonic form can always be done
using a Bogoliubov transformation, the practical implementation for systems
with a large number of different bosons is a tedious analytical task. Here we
use the coupled cluster method (CCM) to exactly diagonalise such complicated
quadratic forms. This yields to a straightforward algorithm which can easily be
implemented using computer algebra even for a large number of different bosons.
We apply this method on a Heisenberg system with two interpenetrating square
lattice antiferromagnets, which is a model for the quasi 2D antiferromagnet
Ba_2Cu_3O_4Cl_2. Using a four-magnon spin wave approximation we get a
complicated Hamiltonian with four different bosons, which is treated with CCM.
Results are presented for magnetic ground state correlations.Comment: 4 pages, 2 Postscript figures, to be published in acta physica
polonica A (European Conference 'Physics of Magnetism 99'
Putting Computerized Instruction to the Test: A Randomized Evaluation of a "Scientifically-based" Reading Program
Although schools across the country are investing heavily in computers in the classroom, there is surprisingly little evidence that they actually improve student achievement. In this paper we present results from a randomized study of a well-defined use of computers in schools: a popular instructional computer program, known as Fast ForWord, which is designed to improve language and reading skills. We assess the impact of the program using four different measures of language and reading ability. Our estimates suggest that while use of the computer program may improve some aspects of students' language skills, it does not appear that these gains translate into a broader measure of language acquisition or into actual reading skills.
Planting the Seeds for Public Health: How the Farm Bill Can Help Farmers to Produce and Distribute Healthy Foods
Analyzes provisions in the 2008 Farm Bill that impede farmers' production and strategic marketing of fruits and vegetables. Recommends policy changes to remove such barriers, improve consumer access to healthy foods, and help prevent childhood obesity
Coupled Cluster Treatment of the XY model
We study quantum spin systems in the 1D, 2D square and 3D cubic lattices with
nearest-neighbour XY exchange. We use the coupled-cluster method (CCM) to
calculate the ground-state energy, the T=0 sublattice magnetisation and the
excited state energies, all as functions of the anisotropy parameter .
We consider in detail and give some results for higher . In 1D these
results are compared with the exact results and in 2D with Monte-Carlo
and series expansions. We obtain critical points close to the expected value
and our extrapolated LSUBn results for the ground-state energy are
well converged for all except very close to the critical point.Comment: 11 pages, Latex, 4 postscript figure, accepted by J.Phys.: Condens.
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Acid catalyzed reactions of alpha and beta styryl azides
Acid degradation of alpha and beta styryl azide
The formation of 3,6-diphenylpyridazine and 2,5-diphenylpyrrole from alpha-styryl azide
Formation of 3,6-diphenylpyridazine and 2,5- diphenylpyrrole from alpha-styryl azid
Search for the Cause of Vaping Associated Lung Injury in Adolescents
In August 2019 an unexplained, exponential rise in severe respiratory illnesses in previously healthy young adults, swept across America catching the attention of medical providers. Hospital admissions for lung injury increased 10-fold over two months’ time leaving practitioners scrambling for answers. All affected patients were found to have used e-cigarettes prior to symptoms and endorsed using nicotine and marijuana vape pens. The medical community quickly began to search for the cause of these vaping associated lung injuries. Understanding the mechanism of injury is important in order to assist in educating the public about the risks associated with e-cigarettes. The aim of this paper is to present the research, or lack thereof, surrounding the risks of electronic cigarettes and their association with severe lung injury. A thorough literature review was performed eliciting 12 appropriate studies. A conclusive causative agent for EVALI has not been identified but several possible culprits are Vitamin E Acetate, propylene glycol or glycerol and metal nanoparticles. Recommendations for future research, provider and patient education and policy change are provided
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