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Quantum dynamics of a binary mixture of BECs in a double well potential: an Holstein-Primakoff approach
We study the quantum dynamics of a binary mixture of Bose-Einstein
condensates (BEC) in a double-well potential starting from a two-mode
Bose-Hubbard Hamiltonian. Focussing on the regime where the number of atoms is
very large, a mapping onto a SU(2) spin problem together with a
Holstein-Primakoff transformation is performed. The quantum evolution of the
number difference of bosons between the two wells is investigated for different
initial conditions, which range from the case of a small imbalance between the
two wells to a coherent spin state. The results show an instability towards a
phase-separation above a critical positive value of the interspecies
interaction while the system evolves towards a coherent tunneling regime for
negative interspecies interactions. A comparison with a semiclassical approach
is discussed together with some implications on the experimental realization of
phase separation with cold atoms.Comment: 12 pages, 7 figures, accepted for publication in J. Phys.
Computation of the Modes of Elliptic Waveguides with a Curvilinear 2D Frequency-Domain Finite-Difference Approach
A scalar Frequency-Domain Finite-Difference approach to the mode computation of elliptic waveguides is presented. The use of an elliptic cylindrical grid allows us to take exactly into account the curved boundary of the structure and a single mesh has been used both for TE and TM modes. As a consequence, a high accuracy is obtained with a reduced computational burden, since the resulting matrix is highly sparse
Quantum Bose Josephson Junction with binary mixtures of BECs
We study the quantum behaviour of a binary mixture of Bose-Einstein
condensates (BEC) in a double-well potential starting from a two-mode
Bose-Hubbard Hamiltonian. We focus on the small tunneling amplitude regime and
apply perturbation theory up to second order. Analytical expressions for the
energy eigenvalues and eigenstates are obtained. Then the quantum evolution of
the number difference of bosons between the two potential wells is fully
investigated for two different initial conditions: completely localized states
and coherent spin states. In the first case both the short and the long time
dynamics is studied and a rich behaviour is found, ranging from small amplitude
oscillations and collapses and revivals to coherent tunneling. In the second
case the short-time scale evolution of number difference is determined and a
more irregular dynamics is evidenced. Finally, the formation of Schroedinger
cat states is considered and shown to affect the momentum distribution.Comment: 14 pages, 4 figure
An IRAS High Resolution Image Restoration (HIRES) Atlas of All Interacting Galaxies in the IRAS Revised Bright Galaxy Sample
We present high-resolution (30"-1') 12, 25, 60, and 100 micron images of 106
interacting galaxy systems contained in the IRAS Revised Bright Galaxy Sample
(RBGS, Sanders et al. 2003), a complete sample of all galaxies having a 60
micron flux density greater than 5.24 Jy. These systems were selected to have
at least two distinguishable galaxies separated by less than three average
galactic diameters, and thus we have excluded very widely separated systems and
very advanced mergers. The new complete survey has the same properties as the
prototype survey of Surace et al. 1993. We find no increased tendency for
infrared-bright galaxies to be associated with other infrared bright galaxies
among the widely separated pairs studied here. We find small enhancements in
far-infrared activity in multiple galaxy systems relative to RBGS
non-interacting galaxies with the same blue luminosity distribution. We also
find no differences in infrared activity (as measured by infrared color and
luminosity) between late and early-type spiral galaxies.Comment: 49 pages, 13 figures. To appear in the Astronomical Journal. Figures
have been degraded due to space considerations. A PDF version with higher
quality figures is available at
http://humu.ipac.caltech.edu/~jason/pubs/surace_hires.pd
Massive Quantum Memories by Periodically Inverted Dynamic Evolutions
We introduce a general scheme to realize perfect quantum state reconstruction
and storage in systems of interacting qubits. This novel approach is based on
the idea of controlling the residual interactions by suitable external controls
that, acting on the inter-qubit couplings, yield time-periodic inversions in
the dynamical evolution, thus cancelling exactly the effects of quantum state
diffusion. We illustrate the method for spin systems on closed rings with XY
residual interactions, showing that it enables the massive storage of
arbitrarily large numbers of local states, and we demonstrate its robustness
against several realistic sources of noise and imperfections.Comment: 10 pages, 3 figures. Contribution to the Proceedings of the Workshop
on "Quantum entanglement in physical and information sciences", held in Pisa,
December 14-18, 200
Experimental investigation of the steady state behaviour of Breathing Walls by means of a novel laboratory apparatus
Breathing Walls are envelope components, based on porous materials, crossed by a natural or forced airflow. Since they behave both as recovery heat exchangers and active insulation, reducing the conductive heat flux, they represent a promising envelope technology, allowing to reduce energy consumption in buildings. From the modeling point of view, an analytical model can be found in literature, describing heat and mass transfer across Breathing Walls in steady state conditions. However, to the best of the authors' knowledge, the model lacks an exhaustive experimental validation. Therefore, in this paper, the novel laboratory apparatus named Dual Air Vented Thermal Box developed at Politecnico of Milano is presented. The apparatus is used to experimentally investigate the steady state behaviour of a 1 m2 Air Permeable Concrete sample, crossed by an airflow at different velocities up to 12 mm/s. The temperature profile inside the sample, measured in different positions, is compared with the model predictions. While in the central portion of the wall a very good agreement is found, the experimental results at the top and at the bottom of the wall suggest a non-uniform velocity field entering the sample. A qualitative confirmation of this hypothesis is provided by CFD simulations on the apparatus, clearly showing a mixed convection regime on both sides of the wall. The results lead to state the validity of the one-dimensional analytical model in literature, although a careful application should take into account adjusted boundary conditions, consisting in an airflow velocity possibly variable with height
Evidences for a quasi 60-year North Atlantic Oscillation since 1700 and its meaning for global climate change
The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) obtained using instrumental and
documentary proxy predictors from Eurasia is found to be characterized by a
quasi 60-year dominant oscillation since 1650. This pattern emerges clearly
once the NAO record is time integrated to stress its comparison with the
temperature record. The integrated NAO (INAO) is found to well correlate with
the length of the day (since 1650) and the global surface sea temperature
record HadSST2 and HadSST3 (since 1850). These findings suggest that INAO can
be used as a good proxy for global climate change, and that a 60-year cycle
exists in the global climate since at least 1700. Finally, the INAO ~60-year
oscillation well correlates with the ~60- year oscillations found in the
historical European aurora record since 1700, which suggests that this 60-year
dominant climatic cycle has a solar-astronomical origin
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Numerical validation of a simplified design procedure for calculating the heating load in buildings with Breathing Wall components
Breathing Walls (BWs) can provide significant building energy saving in winter conditions, but the present standard methodology for heating load calculation fails to consider this technology, thus limiting its application. In this paper, a procedure to include BWs in the EN 12831-1:2017 is then proposed. The methodology is tested against a numerical calculation of the heating load based on the coupling between the Building Energy Simulation (BES) engine TRNSYS and a Matlab Finite Difference Model (FDM) addressing heat and mass transfer across the BW. The very good agreement demonstrates that the BW can be syntethized by two key parameters, namely the effective thermal transmittance at the interior surface and the thermal recovery efficiency
QBO of the Equatorial-Stratospheric Winds Revisited: New methods to verify the dominance of 28-month cycle
The equatorial-stratospheric wind that shows a Quasi Biennial Oscillation (22-32 months) has been revisited using a dual statistical detail regarding the search of the dominance harmonics. Data were used from the Freie Universitat of Berlin since 1953 for different heights combining the observations of the three radiosonde stations. The dominant period of 28 months has been reaffirmed but with a discernible amplitude and a phase, respectively, inversely varying with height. Such a cycle suggests an estimate for the coming easterly equatorial wind occurrence at 15 hPa level at the end of 2009. The 28-month harmonic is found to take about a year to descend from 15 to 70 hPa with a progressive lag of about 1 month/km. At the top of the stratosphere, easterlies dominate, while at the bottom, westerlies are more likely to be found. Correlation with sunspot numbers and seasonal rainfall is discussed
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