93 research outputs found
Experimental verification of multipartite entanglement in quantum networks
Multipartite entangled states are a fundamental resource for a wide range of
quantum information processing tasks. In particular, in quantum networks it is
essential for the parties involved to be able to verify if entanglement is
present before they carry out a given distributed task. Here we design and
experimentally demonstrate a protocol that allows any party in a network to
check if a source is distributing a genuinely multipartite entangled state,
even in the presence of untrusted parties. The protocol remains secure against
dishonest behaviour of the source and other parties, including the use of
system imperfections to their advantage. We demonstrate the verification
protocol in a three- and four-party setting using polarization-entangled
photons, highlighting its potential for realistic photonic quantum
communication and networking applications.Comment: 8 pages, 4 figure
Chemical and structural characterization of char development during lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis
The chemical and structural changes of three lignocellulosic biomass samples during pyrolysis were investigated using both conventional and advanced characterization techniques. The use of ATR-FTIR as a characterization tool is extended by the proposal of a method to determine aromaticity, the calculation of both CH2/CH3 ratio and the degree of aromatic ring condensation ((R/C)u). With increasing temperature, the H/C and O/C ratios, XA and CH2/CH3 ratio decreased, while (R/C)u and aromaticity increased. The micropore network developed with increasing temperature, until the coalescence of pores at 1100 °C, which can be linked to increasing carbon densification, extent of aromatization and/or graphitization of the biomass chars. WAXRD-CFA measurements indicated the gradual formation of nearly parallel basic structural units with increasing carbonization temperature. The char development can be considered to occur in two steps: elimination of aliphatic compounds at low temperatures, and hydrogen abstraction and aromatic ring condensation at high temperatures
Dual channel detection of ultra low concentration of bacteria in real time by scanning fluorescence correlation spectroscopy
A new ion imprinted polymer based on Ru(III)-thiobarbituric acid complex for solid phase extraction of ruthenium(III) prior to its determination by ETAAS
Caracterización de hábitos de higiene y ambientes en lugares de atención integral a población infantil
The Importance of Frame Participation in Rehabilitating Regarded Uluguru Mountain Slopes: The Experiences from Magadu and Towero Villages in Morogoro Region, Tanzania
The land of the Uluguru mountain slopes located above the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) main campus is characterized by degraded poor soils with deep gullies endangering the University infrastructures and the lives of the local people. To curb further damage to the environment, SUA initiated the Uluguru Mountain Integrated Soil Conservation Project (UMISCP). Farmers from two villages were involved from the beginning in carrying out rehabilitation and land management activities. Through participation, farmers identified themselves with the project and were able to determine and implement the strategies deemed relevant for rehabilitating the degraded areas. The strategies which were used to involve farmers and the achievements attained due to farmer participation in the project are described in this article. Authors are of the opinion that some of the experiences encountered could provide lessons to similar development oriented projects
The Importance of Frame Participation in Rehabilitating Regarded Uluguru Mountain Slopes: The Experiences from Magadu and Towero Villages in Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Disinfection effect of sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) on various surfaces in medical facilities using different techniques
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