Waveguide photonic limiters based on topologically protected resonant modes

We propose a concept of chiral photonic limiters utilising topologically protected localised midgap defect states in a photonic waveguide. The chiral symmetry alleviates the effects of structural imperfections and guaranties a high level of resonant transmission for low intensity radiation. At high intensity, the light-induced absorption can suppress the localised modes, along with the resonant transmission. In this case the entire photonic structure becomes highly reflective within a broad frequency range, thus increasing dramatically the damage threshold of the limiter. Here we demonstrate experimentally the principle of operation of such photonic structures using a waveguide consisting of coupled dielectric microwave resonators.Comment: 6 pages, 4 figure

Enhancement of localization in one-dimensional random potentials with long-range correlations

We experimentally study the effect of enhancement of localization in weak one-dimensional random potentials. Our experimental setup is a single mode waveguide with 100 tuneable scatterers periodically inserted into the waveguide. By measuring the amplitudes of transmitted and reflected waves in the spacing between each pair of scatterers, we observe a strong decrease of the localization length when white-noise scatterers are replaced by a correlated arrangement of scatterers.Comment: 4 pages, 6 figure

An in situ instrument for planar O2 optode measurements at benthic interfaces

A new in situ instrument for two‐dimensional mapping of oxygen in coastal sediments is presented. The measuring principle is described, and potential mechanical disturbances, solute and particle smearing associated with the measurements, and calibration routines are evaluated. The first in situ measurements obtained in two different benthic communities are presented. In a shallow photosynthetic sediment (1 m of water depth), an extensive horizontal and temporal variation in the O2 distribution caused by benthic photosynthesis and irrigating fauna was resolved. Repetitive planar optode measurements performed along a transect in central Øresund, Denmark (17 m of water depth) revealed a positive correlation between the apparent O2 penetration depths (OP) measured with a lateral distance <5.0 mm, whereas OP measured with a larger horizontal distance (up to 50 m) were not correlated. Consequently, the OP varied in patches with a characteristic size of 5.0 mm. The instrument described is a powerful new tool for in situ characterization of spatiotemporal variations in O2 distributions within benthic communities. The instrument can be adapted for use at full ocean depths, e.g., on deep‐sea landers or remote operating vehicles

Utilization of Drought-Stricken Corn Silage by Yearling Steers

Corn silage is a very versatile and palatable feed that fits well into many cattle feeding programs. Insufficient rainfall in several areas of the country in recent years has resulted in many additional acres of corn being ensiled due to the low potential grain yield. Harvesting drought-stricken corn silage results in at least partial salvage of the crop. However, many farmers have expressed concern about the feeding value of drought-damaged corn silage and how it can be best incorporated into feedlot rations for optimal performance and maximal economic return

Two-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Tomographic Microscopy using Ferromagnetic Probes

We introduce the concept of computerized tomographic microscopy in magnetic resonance imaging using the magnetic fields and field gradients from a ferromagnetic probe. We investigate a configuration where a two-dimensional sample is under the influence of a large static polarizing field, a small perpendicular radio-frequency field, and a magnetic field from a ferromagnetic sphere. We demonstrate that, despite the non-uniform and non-linear nature of the fields from a microscopic magnetic sphere, the concepts of computerized tomography can be applied to obtain proper image reconstruction from the original spectral data by sequentially varying the relative sample-sphere angular orientation. The analysis shows that the recent proposal for atomic resolution magnetic resonance imaging of discrete periodic crystal lattice planes using ferromagnetic probes can also be extended to two-dimensional imaging of non-crystalline samples with resolution ranging from micrometer to Angstrom scales.Comment: 9 pages, 11 figure

On the theory of cavities with point-like perturbations. Part I: General theory

The theoretical interpretation of measurements of "wavefunctions" and spectra in electromagnetic cavities excited by antennas is considered. Assuming that the characteristic wavelength of the field inside the cavity is much larger than the radius of the antenna, we describe antennas as "point-like perturbations". This approach strongly simplifies the problem reducing the whole information on the antenna to four effective constants. In the framework of this approach we overcame the divergency of series of the phenomenological scattering theory and justify assumptions lying at the heart of "wavefunction measurements". This selfconsistent approach allowed us to go beyond the one-pole approximation, in particular, to treat the experiments with degenerated states. The central idea of the approach is to introduce ``renormalized'' Green function, which contains the information on boundary reflections and has no singularity inside the cavity.Comment: 23 pages, 6 figure

Scaling Properties of 1D Anderson Model with Correlated Diagonal Disorder

Statistical and scaling properties of the Lyapunov exponent for a tight-binding model with the diagonal disorder described by a dichotomic process are considered near the band edge. The effect of correlations on scaling properties is discussed. It is shown that correlations lead to an additional parameter governing the validity of single parameter scaling.Comment: 5 pages, 3 figures, RevTe

Posterior-Scleritis: Case Report of an Uncommon Immune-Related Adverse Event in the Treatment of Advanced Endometrial Cancer

As Immune checkpoint inhibitors are being expanded for use in gynecologic malignancies, rare immune-related adverse events are more frequently being reported. Here we describe a 63-year-old with Stage IIIB mismatch repair deficient uterine adenocarcinoma who underwent six cycles of carboplatin and paclitaxel with partial response but persistent disease. She was then started on single agent pembrolizumab. After six cycles of pembrolizumab, she developed bilateral vision changes and was diagnosed with posterior scleritis. Pembrolizumab was held and she was treated with oral prednisone, with rapid resolution of symptoms. One month after completion of prednisone, vision changes were again reported and she was restarted on a longer oral prednisone course. She then underwent definitive surgical management consisting of a total laparoscopic hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, with final pathology of benign endometrial hyperplasia. She has completed her steroid course without any symptoms. Given her complete pathologic response, she was subsequently placed into surveillance and is currently without evidence of disease. Prompt recognition and treatment of this rare immune-related adverse event led to the prevention of potential permanent, debilitating outcomes

Veneziano Ghost Versus Isospin Breaking

It is argued that an account for the Veneziano ghost pole, appearing in resolving the U(1) problem, is necessary for understanding an isospin violation in the $\pi - \eta - \eta'$ system. By virtue of a perturbative expansion around the $SU(2)_{V}$ ( $m_{u} = m_{d}$ ) symmetric Veneziano solution, we find that the ghost considerably suppresses isospin breaking gluon and s-quark matrix elements. We speculate further on a few cases where the proposed mechanism can play an essential role. We discuss the isospin violation in meson-nucleon couplings and its relevance to the problem of charge asymmetric nuclear forces and possible breaking of the Bjorken sum rule. It is shown that the ghost pole could yield the isospin violation of order 2 \% for the $\pi N$ couplings and 20 \% for the Bjorken sum rule.Comment: 16 pages , Preprint TAUP-2127-9

Spectral correlations in systems undergoing a transition from periodicity to disorder

We study the spectral statistics for extended yet finite quasi 1-d systems which undergo a transition from periodicity to disorder. In particular we compute the spectral two-point form factor, and the resulting expression depends on the degree of disorder. It interpolates smoothly between the two extreme limits -- the approach to Poissonian statistics in the (weakly) disordered case, and the universal expressions derived for the periodic case. The theoretical results agree very well with the spectral statistics obtained numerically for chains of chaotic billiards and graphs.Comment: 16 pages, Late