90 research outputs found
Pairing in spin polarized two-species fermionic mixtures with mass asymmetry
We discuss on the pairing mechanism of fermions with mismatch in their fermi
momenta due to a mass asymmetry. Using a variational ansatz for the ground
state we also discuss the BCS -BEC crossover of this system. It is shown that
the breached pairing solution with a single fermi surface is stable in the BEC
regime. We also include the temperatures effect on the fermion pairing within
an approximation that is valid for temperatures much below the critical
temperature.Comment: 8 pages and 6 figures, few typos corrected, version to appear in EPJ
Repulsion and attraction in high Tc superconductors
The influence of repulsion and attraction in high-Tc superconductors to the
gap functions is studied. A systematic method is proposed to compute the gap
functions using the irreducible representations of the point group. It is found
that a pure s-wave superconductivity exists only at very low temperatures, and
attractive potentials on the near shells significantly expand the gap functions
and increase significantly the critical temperature of superconductivity. A
strong on-site repulsion drives the gap into a gap. It is
expected that superconductivity with the symmetry reaches a high
critical temperature due to the cooperation of the on-site and the next-nearest
neighbor attractions.Comment: 4 pages, 5figure
p-wave phase shift and scattering length of Li
We have calculated the p-wave phase shifts and scattering length of Li.
For this we solve the partial wave Schr\"odinger equation and analyze the
validity of adopting the semiclassical solution to evaluate the constant
factors in the solution. Unlike in the wave case, the semiclassical
solution does not provide unique value of the constants. We suggest an
approximate analytic solution, which provides reliable results in special
cases. Further more, we also use the variable phase method to evaluate the
phase shifts. The p-wave scattering lengths of Cs and Cs are
calculated to validate the schemes followed. Based on our calculations, the
value of the wave scattering length of Li is .Comment: 10 figure
Superfluid phase transition and strong-coupling effects in an ultracold Fermi gas with mass imbalance
We investigate the superfluid phase transition and effects of mass imbalance
in the BCS (Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer)-BEC (Bose-Einstein condensation)
crossover regime of an cold Fermi gas. We point out that the Gaussian
fluctuation theory developed by Nozi\`eres and Schmitt-Rink and the -matrix
theory, that are now widely used to study strong-coupling physics of cold Fermi
gases, give unphysical results in the presence of mass imbalance. To overcome
this problem, we extend the -matrix theory to include higher-order pairing
fluctuations. Using this, we examine how the mass imbalance affects the
superfluid phase transition. Since the mass imbalance is an important key in
various Fermi superfluids, such as K-Li Fermi gas mixture, exciton
condensate, and color superconductivity in a dense quark matter, our results
would be useful for the study of these recently developing superfluid systems.Comment: 7 pages, 4 figures, Proceedings of QFS-201
Fermionic superfluidity: From high Tc superconductors to ultracold Fermi gases
We present a pairing fluctuation theory which self-consistently incorporates
finite momentum pair excitations in the context of BCS--Bose-Einstein
condensation (BEC) crossover, and we apply this theory to high
superconductors and ultracold Fermi gases. There are strong similarities
between Fermi gases in the unitary regime and high Tc superconductors. Here we
address key issues of common interest, especially the pseudogap. In the Fermi
gases we summarize recent experiments including various phase diagrams (with
and without population imbalance), as well as evidence for a pseudogap in
thermodynamic and other experiments.Comment: Expanded version, invited talk at the 5th International Conference on
Complex Matter -- Stripes 2006, 6 pages, 6 figure
Pneumocysterol [ (24Z) - ethylidenelanost - 8 - en -3 rare sterol detected in opportunistic pathogen Pneumocyctis carinii hominis : Structural identity and chemical synthesis
Edna S. Kaneshiro, Zunika Amit, Mardie M. Swonger, George P. Kreishman, Elwood E. Brooks, Mara Kreishman, Koka Jayasimhulu, Hang Sun, Stephen A. Kizito, David H. Beach, Edward J. Parish
Thermodynamics of Dipolar Chain Systems
The thermodynamics of a quantum system of layers containing perpendicularly
oriented dipolar molecules is studied within an oscillator approximation for
both bosonic and fermionic species. The system is assumed to be built from
chains with one molecule in each layer. We consider the effects of the
intralayer repulsion and quantum statistical requirements in systems with more
than one chain. Specifically, we consider the case of two chains and solve the
problem analytically within the harmonic Hamiltonian approach which is accurate
for large dipole moments. The case of three chains is calculated numerically.
Our findings indicate that thermodynamic observables, such as the heat
capacity, can be used to probe the signatures of the intralayer interaction
between chains. This should be relevant for near future experiments on polar
molecules with strong dipole moments.Comment: 15 pages, 5 figures, final versio
Thermodynamics of Trapped Imbalanced Fermi Gases at Unitarity
We present a theory for the low-temperature properties of a resonantly
interacting Fermi mixture in a trap, that goes beyond the local-density
approximation. The theory corresponds essentially to a Landau-Ginzburg-like
approach that includes self-energy effects to account for the strong
interactions at unitarity. We show diagrammatically how these self-energy
effects arise from fluctuations in the superfluid order parameter. Gradient
terms of the order parameter are included to account for inhomogeneities. This
approach incorporates the state-of-the-art knowledge of the homogeneous mixture
with a population imbalance exactly and gives good agreement with the
experimental density profiles of Shin et al. [Nature 451, 689 (2008)]. This
allows us to calculate the universal surface tension of the interface between
the equal-density superfluid and the partially polarized normal state of the
mixture. We also discuss the possibility of a metastable state to explain the
deformation of the superfluid core that is seen in the experiment of Partridge
et al. [Science 311, 503 (2006)].Comment: 26 pages, 7 figures, contribution to Lecture Notes in Physics
"BCS-BEC crossover and the Unitary Fermi Gas" edited by W. Zwerge
Health Disparities and the Digital Divide: The Relationship between Communication Inequalities and Quality of Life among Women in a Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study in the United States
Background: Communication inequalities can affect health-seeking behaviors yet the relationship between Internet use and overall health is inconclusive. Communication-related inequalities vary by race/ethnicity and SES but existing research primarily includes middle-class Whites. We therefore examined the relationship between communication-related inequalities—measured by daily Internet use—and health-related quality of life (QOL) using a nationwide prospective cohort study in the United States that consists of primarily low income, minority women. Methods: We examined Internet use and QOL among participants in the Women’s Interagency HIV Study. Data collection occurred from October 2014-September 2015 in Chicago, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Atlanta, Chapel Hill, Birmingham/Jackson and Miami. We used multi-variable analyses to examine the relationship between daily Internet use and QOL. Results: The sample of 1,915 women was 73% African American and 15% Hispanic; 53% reported an annual income of ≤12,000, and non-White race; older women and those with reported drug use, depressive symptoms and loneliness had lower QOL. Conclusions: Overcoming communication inequalities may be one pathway through which to improve overall QOL and address public health priorities. Reducing communication-related inequalities—e.g, by providing reliable Internet access—and thus improving access to health promoting information, may lead to improved health outcomes
Multisite Study of Women Living With HIV's Perceived Barriers to, and Interest in, Long-Acting Injectable Antiretroviral Therapy
BACKGROUND: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is imperative for viral suppression and reducing HIV transmission, but many people living with HIV report difficultly sustaining long-term adherence. Long-acting injectable (LAI) ART has the potential to transform HIV treatment and prevention. However, little LAI ART-related behavioral research has occurred among women, particularly outside of clinical trials. SETTING: Six Women's Interagency HIV Study sites: New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chapel Hill, and San Francisco. METHODS: We conducted 59 in-depth interviews with women living with HIV across 6 Women's Interagency HIV Study sites (10 per site; 9 at Washington DC). We interviewed women who were not included in LAI ART clinical trials but who receive care at university settings that will administer LAI ART once it is approved. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic content analysis. RESULTS: Most women enthusiastically endorsed monthly LAI ART and would prefer it over pills. The following 3 reasons emerged for this preference: (1) convenience and confidentiality, (2) avoiding daily reminders about living with HIV, and (3) believing that shots are more effective than pills. Challenges remain, however, specifically around (1) medical mistrust, (2) concerns about safety and effectiveness, (3) pill burden for HIV and other conditions, and (4) barriers to additional medical visits. CONCLUSIONS: Most women preferred LAI ART over daily pills given its benefits, including convenience, privacy, and perceived effectiveness. Future research should incorporate more women into LAI ART trials to better understand and align development with user concerns and preferences to enhance uptake
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