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A dynamic scheme for generating number squeezing in Bose-Einstein condensates through nonlinear interactions
We develop a scheme to generate number squeezing in a Bose-Einstein
condensate by utilizing interference between two hyperfine levels and nonlinear
atomic interactions. We describe the scheme using a multimode quantum field
model and find agreement with a simple analytic model in certain regimes. We
demonstrate that the scheme gives strong squeezing for realistic choices of
parameters and atomic species. The number squeezing can result in noise well
below the quantum limit, even if the initial noise on the system is classical
and much greater than that of a poisson distribution.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figure
Creating single time-bin entangled photon pairs
When a single emitter is excited by two phase-coherent pulses with a time
delay, each of the pulses can lead to the emission of a photon pair, thus
creating a ``time-bin entangled'' state. Double pair emission can be avoided by
initially preparing the emitter in a metastable state. We show how photons from
separate emissions can be made indistinguishable, permitting their use for
multi-photon interference. Possible realizations are discussed. The method
might also allow the direct creation of n-photon entangled states (n>2).Comment: 4 pages, 1 figur
A quantum Mermin--Wagner theorem for quantum rotators on two--dimensional graphs
This is the first of a series of papers considering symmetry properties of
quantum systems over 2D graphs or manifolds, with continuous spins, in the
spirit of the Mermin--Wagner theorem. In the model considered here (quantum
rotators) the phase space of a single spin is a dimensional torus, and
spins (or particles) are attached to sites of a graph satisfying a special
bi-dimensionality property. The kinetic energy part of the Hamiltonian is minus
a half of the Laplace operator. We assume that the interaction potential is
C-smooth and invariant under the action of a connected Lie group {\ttG}.
A part of our approach is to give a definition (and a construction) of a class
of infinite-volume Gibbs states for the systems under consideration (the class
\fG). This class contains the so-called limit Gibbs states, with or without
boundary conditions. We use ideas and techniques originated from various past
papers, in combination with the Feynman--Kac representation, to prove that any
state lying in the class \fG (defined in the text) is {\ttG}-invariant. An
example is given where the interaction potential is singular and there exists a
Gibbs state which is not {\ttG}-invariant.
In the next paper under the same title we establish a similar result for a
bosonic model where particles can jump from a vertex of the graph to one of its
neighbors (a generalized Hubbard model).Comment: 27 page
Communication and equilibrium in discontinuous games of incomplete information
This paper offers a new approach to the study of economic problems usually modeled as games of incomplete information with discontinuous payoffs. Typically, the discontinuities arise from indeterminacies (ties) in the underlying problem. The point of view taken here is that the tie-breaking rules that resolve these indeterminacies should be viewed as part of the solution rather than part of the description of the model. A solution is therefore a tie-breaking rule together with strategies satisfying the usual best-response criterion. When information is incomplete, solutions need not exist; that is, there may be no tie-breaking rule that is compatible with the existence of strategy profiles satisfying the usual best-response criteria. It is shown that the introduction of incentive compatible communication (cheap talk) restores existence
Self-organization of intrinsically disordered proteins with folded N-termini
Thousands of human proteins lack recognizable tertiary structure in most of their chains. Here we hypothesize that some use their structured N-terminal domains (SNTDs) to organise the remaining protein chain via intramolecular interactions, generating partially structured proteins. This model has several attractive features: as protein chains emerge, SNTDs form spontaneously and serve as nucleation points, creating more compact shapes. This reduces the risk of protein degradation or aggregation. Moreover, an interspersed pattern of SNTD-docked regions and free loops can coordinate assembly of sub-complexes in defined loop-sections and enables novel regulatory mechanisms, for example through posttranslational modifications of docked regions
Kondo resonance of a Co atom exchange coupled to a ferromagnetic tip
The Kondo effect of a Co atom on Cu(100) was investigated with a
low-temperature scanning tunneling microscope using a monoatomically sharp
nickel tip. Upon a tip-Co contact, the differential conductance spectra exhibit
a spin-split asymmetric Kondo resonance. The computed ab initio value of the
exchange coupling is too small to suppress the Kondo effect, but sufficiently
large to produce the splitting observed. A quantitative analysis of the line
shape using the numerical renormalization group technique indicates that the
junction spin polarization is weak.Comment: 5 pages, 4 figure
Entanglement conditions for two-mode states: Applications
We examine the implications of several recently derived conditions [Hillery
and Zubairy, Phys. Rev. Lett. 96, 050503 (2006)] for determining when a
two-mode state is entangled. We first find examples of non-Gaussian states that
satisfy these conditions. We then apply the entanglement conditions to the
study of several linear devices, the beam splitter, the parametric amplifier,
and the linear phase-insensitive amplifier. For the first two, we find
conditions on the input states that guarantee that the output states are
entangled. For the linear amplifier, we determine in the limit of high and no
gain, when an entangled input leads to an entangled output. Finally, we show
how application of two two-mode entanglement conditions to a three-mode state
can serve as a test of genuine three-mode entanglement.Comment: 7 pages, no figures, replaced with published versio
Online prevention of disordered eating in at-risk young-adult women: A two-country pragmatic randomized controlled trial
This article has been published in a revised form in Psychological Medicine. This version is free to view and download for private research and study only. Not for re-distribution, re-sale or use in derivative works. © Cambridge University Press 2017.
This author accepted manuscript is made available following 6 month embargo from date of publication (Dec 2017) in accordance with the publisher’s copyright policyDisordered eating (DE) is a widespread, serious problem. Efficacious prevention programs that can be delivered at-scale are needed.
A pragmatic randomized controlled trial of two online programs was conducted. Participants were young-adult women from Australia and New Zealand seeking to improve their body image. Media Smart-Targeted (MS-T) and Student Bodies (SB) were both 9-module interventions released weekly, whilst control participants received positive body image information. Primary [Eating Disorder Examination–Questionnaire (EDE-Q) Global], secondary (DE risk factors) and tertiary (DE) outcome measures were completed at baseline, post-program, 6- and 12-month follow-up.
Baseline was completed by 608 women (M age = 20.71 years); 33 were excluded leaving 575 randomized to: MS-T (N = 191); SB (N = 190) or control (N = 194). Only 66% of those randomized to MS-T or SB accessed the intervention and were included in analyses with controls; 78% of this sample completed measures subsequent to baseline. Primary intent-to-treat (ITT) analyses revealed no differences between groups, while measure completer analyses found MS-T had significantly lower EDE-Q Global than controls at 12-month follow-up. Secondary ITT analyses found MS-T participants reported significantly higher quality of life–mental relative to both SB and controls (6-month follow-up), while MS-T and controls had lower clinical impairment relative to SB (post-program). Amongst measure completers, MS-T scored significantly lower than controls and SB on 5 variables. Of those with baseline DE, MS-T participants were significantly less likely than controls to have DE at 12-month follow-up.
Given both programs were not therapist-moderated, MS-T has potential to achieve reductions in DE risk at low implementation costs
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