Relativistic treatment of harmonics from impurity systems in quantum wires

Within a one particle approximation of the Dirac equation we investigate a defect system in a quantum wire. We demonstrate that by minimally coupling a laser field of frequency omega to such an impurity system, one may generate harmonics of multiples of the driving frequency. In a multiple defect system one may employ the distance between the defects in order to tune the cut-off frequency.Comment: 9 pages Latex, 8 eps figures, section added, numerics improve

Quantum Computing with Atomic Josephson Junction Arrays

We present a quantum computing scheme with atomic Josephson junction arrays. The system consists of a small number of atoms with three internal states and trapped in a far-off resonant optical lattice. Raman lasers provide the "Josephson" tunneling, and the collision interaction between atoms represent the "capacitive" couplings between the modes. The qubit states are collective states of the atoms with opposite persistent currents. This system is closely analogous to the superconducting flux qubit. Single qubit quantum logic gates are performed by modulating the Raman couplings, while two-qubit gates result from a tunnel coupling between neighboring wells. Readout is achieved by tuning the Raman coupling adiabatically between the Josephson regime to the Rabi regime, followed by a detection of atoms in internal electronic states. Decoherence mechanisms are studied in detail promising a high ratio between the decoherence time and the gate operation time.Comment: 7 figure

Thin-Film Metamaterials called Sculptured Thin Films

Morphology and performance are conjointed attributes of metamaterials, of which sculptured thin films (STFs) are examples. STFs are assemblies of nanowires that can be fabricated from many different materials, typically via physical vapor deposition onto rotating substrates. The curvilinear--nanowire morphology of STFs is determined by the substrate motions during fabrication. The optical properties, especially, can be tailored by varying the morphology of STFs. In many cases prototype devices have been fabricated for various optical, thermal, chemical, and biological applications.Comment: to be published in Proc. ICTP School on Metamaterials (Augsut 2009, Sibiu, Romania

Atoms interacting with intense, high-frequency laser pulses: Effect of the magnetic-field component on atomic stabilization

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MAP D-PHASE: real-time demonstration of hydrological ensemble prediction systems

Mesoscale Alpine Programme Demonstration of Probabilistic Hydrological and Atmospheric Simulation of Flood Events (MAP D-PHASE) is a forecast demonstration project aiming at demonstrating recent improvements in the operational use of end-to-end forecasting system consisting of atmospheric models, hydrological prediction systems, nowcasting tools and warnings for end-users. Both deterministic and ensemble prediction systems (EPSs) have been implemented for the European Alps (atmospheric models) and a selection of mesoscale river basins (hydrological models) in Central Europe. A first insight into MAP D-PHASE with focus on operational ensemble hydrological simulations is presented here. Copyright 2008 Royal Meteorological Societ

A microtexture investigation of recrystallization during friction stir processing of as-cast NiAl bronze

As-cast NiAl bronze (NAB) was subjected to friction stir processing (FSP). Orientation imaging microscopy (OIM) methods were used to obtain microtexture data in the stir zone (SZ) and along its periphery. At selected SZ locations, orientation data were obtained by convergent beam electron diffraction (CBED) methods in transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Random a phase textures were apparent in the SZ. The a grains tended to be equiaxed, exhibited annealing twins, and were refined to 1 to 2 mm at the edge of the SZ. The population of subgrain boundaries in a phase grains was highest near the plate surface in contact with the tool and decreased with depth in the SZ, reflecting deformation by the tool shoulder after the passage of the tool pin. Distinct shear texture components were apparent in the thermomechanically affected zone (TMAZ) outside of and along the periphery of the SZ. A texture gradient from the TMAZ into the SZ was apparent and was steeper on the advancing side and under the SZ center than on the retreating side. The apparent shear plane tended to align with the local interface between the SZ and TMAZ, while the shear direction tended to align with the FSP traversing direction. In this material, the SZ–TMAZ interface is a distinct boundary between recrystallized and deformed regions and the a-phase grain refinement reflects dynamic recrystallization and, in locations near the SZ–TMAZ interface, particle-stimulated nucleation (PSN) at undissolved Fe3Al particles.Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA