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Phase fluctuations and first-order correlation functions of dissipative Bose-Einstein condensates
We investigate the finite lifetime effects on first-order correlation
functions of dissipative Bose-Einstein condensates. By taking into account the
phase fluctuations up to all orders, we show that the finite lifetime effects
are neglible for the spatial first-order correlation functions, but have an
important effect on the temporal correlations. As an application, we calculate
the one-particle density matrix of a quasi-condensate of photons. Finally, we
also consider the photons in the normal state and we demonstrate that the
finite lifetime effects decrease both the spatial and temporal first-order
correlation functions.Comment: 8 pages, 5 figure
Schwinger-Keldysh theory for Bose-Einstein condensation of photons in a dye-filled optical microcavity
We consider Bose-Einstein condensation of photons in an optical cavity filled
with dye molecules that are excited by laser light. By using the
Schwinger-Keldysh formalism we derive a Langevin field equation that describes
the dynamics of the photon gas, and in particular its equilibrium properties
and relaxation towards equilibrium. Furthermore we show that the finite
lifetime effects of the photons are captured in a single dimensionless damping
parameter, that depends on the power of the external laser pumping the dye.
Finally, as applications of our theory we determine spectral functions and
collective modes of the photon gas in both the normal and the Bose-Einstein
condensed phase
Phase diffusion in a Bose-Einstein condensate of light
We study phase diffusion in a Bose-Einstein condensate of light in a
dye-filled optical microcavity, i.e., the spreading of the probability
distribution for the condensate phase. To observe this phenomenon, we propose
an interference experiment between the condensed photons and an external laser.
We determine the average interference patterns, considering quantum and thermal
fluctuations as well as dissipative effects due to the dye. Moreover, we show
that a representative outcome of individual measurements can be obtained from a
stochastic equation for the global phase of the condensate
Interaction Effects on Number Fluctuations in a Bose-Einstein Condensate of Light
We investigate the effect of interactions on condensate-number fluctuations
in Bose-Einstein condensates. For a contact interaction we variationally obtain
the equilibrium probability distribution for the number of particles in the
condensate. To facilitate comparison with experiment, we also calculate the
zero-time delay autocorrelation function for different strengths
of the interaction. Finally, we focus on the case of a condensate of photons
and discuss possible mechanisms for the interaction.Comment: 13 pages, version 3, 4 figure
Atmospheric effect on the ground-based measurements of broadband surface albedo
Ground-based pyranometer measurements of the (clear-sky) broadband surface albedo are affected by the atmospheric conditions (mainly by aerosol particles, water vapour and ozone). A new semi-empirical method for estimating the magnitude of the effect of atmospheric conditions on surface albedo measurements in clear-sky conditions is presented. Global and reflected radiation and/or aerosol optical depth (AOD) at two wavelengths are needed to apply the method. Depending on the aerosol optical depth and the solar zenith angle values, the effect can be as large as 20%. For the cases we tested using data from the Cabauw atmospheric test site in the Netherlands, the atmosphere caused typically up to 5% overestimation of surface albedo with respect to corresponding black-sky surface albedo values
Grid computing and molecular simulations: the vision of the eMinerals Project
This paper discusses a number of aspects of using grid computing methods in support of molecular simulations, with examples drawn from the eMinerals project. A number of components for a useful grid infrastructure are discussed, including the integration of compute and data grids, automatic metadata capture from simulation studies, interoperability of data between simulation codes, management of data and data accessibility, management of jobs and workflow, and tools to support collaboration. Use of a grid infrastructure also brings certain challenges, which are discussed. These include making use of boundless computing resources, the necessary changes, and the need to be able to manage experimentation
The Quantum Affine Origin of the AdS/CFT Secret Symmetry
We find a new quantum affine symmetry of the S-matrix of the one-dimensional
Hubbard chain. We show that this symmetry originates from the quantum affine
superalgebra U_q(gl(2|2)), and in the rational limit exactly reproduces the
secret symmetry of the AdS/CFT worldsheet S-matrix.Comment: 22 page
Theory for Bose-Einstein condensation of light in nano-fabricated semiconductor microcavities
We construct a theory for Bose-Einstein condensation of light in
nano-fabricated semiconductor microcavities. We model the semiconductor by one
conduction and one valence band which consist of electrons and holes that
interact via a Coulomb interaction. Moreover, we incorporate screening effects
by using a contact interaction with the scattering length for a Yukawa
potential and describe in this manner the crossover from exciton gas to
electron-hole plasma as we increase the excitation level of the semiconductor.
We then show that the dynamics of the light in the microcavities is damped due
to the coupling to the semiconductor. Furthermore, we demonstrate that on the
electron-hole plasma side of the crossover, which is relevant for the
Bose-Einstein condensation of light, this damping can be described by a single
dimensionless damping parameter that depends on the external pumping.
Hereafter, we propose to probe the superfluidity of light in these
nano-fabricated semiconductor microcavities by making use of the differences in
the response in the normal or superfluid phase to a sudden rotation of the
trap. In particular, we determine frequencies and damping of the scissors modes
that are excited in this manner. Moreover, we show that a distinct signature of
the dynamical Casimir effect can be observed in the density-density
correlations of the excited light fluid
Het komkommervisje: Onopvallende spil in het IJsselmeer dreigt te verdwijnen
Het spieringbestand daalt al twee decennia gestaag. De spiering is geen gewaardeerde consumptievis, maar als schakel tussen plankton en predatoren wel een belangrijk onderdeel in het voedselweb. Mogelijke oorzaken die een rol spelen in de teruggang van de spiering zijn de temperatuurstijging en het helder worden van wateren. Nader onderzoek moet uitwijzen welke maatregelen deze vissoort er weer bovenop kunnen helpe
Secret Symmetries in AdS/CFT
We discuss special quantum group (secret) symmetries of the integrable system
associated to the AdS/CFT correspondence. These symmetries have by now been
observed in a variety of forms, including the spectral problem, the boundary
scattering problem, n-point amplitudes, the pure-spinor formulation and quantum
affine deformations.Comment: 20 pages, pdfLaTeX; Submitted to the Proceedings of the Nordita
program `Exact Results in Gauge-String Dualities'; Based on the talk
presented by A.T., Nordita, 15 February 201
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