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The second largest eigenvalue of a tree
AbstractDenote by λ2(T) the second largest eigenvalue of a tree T. An easy algorithm is given to decide whether λ2(T)⩜λ for a given number λ, and a structure theorem for trees withλ2(T)⩜λ is proved. Also, it is shown that a tree T with n vertices has λ2(T)â©œlsqb(nâ3)2rsqb12; this bound is best possible for odd n
Derived eigenvalues of symmetric matrices, with applications to distance geometry
AbstractThe concept of derived eigenvalues of a symmetric matrix is introduced and applied to give a new characterization for the embeddability of a finite metric space into Euclidean space. The particular case of two-distance sets is discussed in more detail
A remark on partial linear spaces of girth with an application to strongly regular graphs
We derive a lower bound on the number of points of a partial linear space of girth 5. As an application, certain strongly regular graphs with=2 are ruled out by observing that the first subconstituents are partial linear spaces
Apparent rippling with honeycomb symmetry and tunable periodicity observed by scanning tunneling microscopy on suspended graphene
Suspended graphene is difficult to image by scanning probe microscopy due to
the inherent van-der-Waals and dielectric forces exerted by the tip which are
not counteracted by a substrate. Here, we report scanning tunneling microscopy
data of suspended monolayer graphene in constant-current mode revealing a
surprising honeycomb structure with amplitude of 50200 pm and lattice
constant of 10-40 nm. The apparent lattice constant is reduced by increasing
the tunneling current , but does not depend systematically on tunneling
voltage or scan speed . The honeycomb lattice of the rippling
is aligned with the atomic structure observed on supported areas, while no
atomic corrugation is found on suspended areas down to the resolution of about
pm. We rule out that the honeycomb structure is induced by the feedback
loop using a changing , that it is a simple enlargement effect of
the atomic resolution as well as models predicting frozen phonons or standing
phonon waves induced by the tunneling current. Albeit we currently do not have
a convincing explanation for the observed effect, we expect that our intriguing
results will inspire further research related to suspended graphene.Comment: 10 pages, 7 figures, modified, more detailed discussion on errors in
vdW parameter
Subsquares Approach - Simple Scheme for Solving Overdetermined Interval Linear Systems
In this work we present a new simple but efficient scheme - Subsquares
approach - for development of algorithms for enclosing the solution set of
overdetermined interval linear systems. We are going to show two algorithms
based on this scheme and discuss their features. We start with a simple
algorithm as a motivation, then we continue with a sequential algorithm. Both
algorithms can be easily parallelized. The features of both algorithms will be
discussed and numerically tested.Comment: submitted to PPAM 201
Gaussian resolutions for equilibrium density matrices
A Gaussian resolution method for the computation of equilibrium density
matrices rho(T) for a general multidimensional quantum problem is presented.
The variational principle applied to the ``imaginary time'' Schroedinger
equation provides the equations of motion for Gaussians in a resolution of
rho(T) described by their width matrix, center and scale factor, all treated as
dynamical variables.
The method is computationally very inexpensive, has favorable scaling with
the system size and is surprisingly accurate in a wide temperature range, even
for cases involving quantum tunneling. Incorporation of symmetry constraints,
such as reflection or particle statistics, is also discussed.Comment: 4 page
Spin blockade in ground state resonance of a quantum dot
We present measurements on spin blockade in a laterally integrated quantum
dot. The dot is tuned into the regime of strong Coulomb blockade, confining ~
50 electrons. At certain electronic states we find an additional mechanism
suppressing electron transport. This we identify as spin blockade at zero bias,
possibly accompanied by a change in orbital momentum in subsequent dot ground
states. We support this by probing the bias, magnetic field and temperature
dependence of the transport spectrum. Weak violation of the blockade is
modelled by detailed calculations of non-linear transport taking into account
forbidden transitions.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figure
Algebraic lattice constellations: bounds on performance
In this work, we give a bound on performance of any full-diversity lattice constellation constructed from algebraic number fields. We show that most of the already available constructions are almost optimal in the sense that any further improvement of the minimum product distance would lead to a negligible coding gain. Furthermore, we discuss constructions, minimum product distance, and bounds for full-diversity complex rotated Z[i]/sup n/-lattices for any dimension n, which avoid the need of component interleaving
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