225 research outputs found
Doped carrier formulation of the t-J model: the projection constraint and the effective Kondo-Heisenberg lattice representation
We show that the recently proposed doped carrier Hamiltonian formulation of
the t-J model should be complemented with the constraint that projects out the
unphysical states. With this new important ingredient, the previously used and
seemingly different spin-fermion representations of the t-J model are shown to
be gauge related to each other. This new constraint can be treated in a
controlled way close to half-filling suggesting that the doped carrier
representation provides an appropriate theoretical framework to address the t-J
model in this region. This constraint also suggests that the t-J model can be
mapped onto a Kondo-Heisenberg lattice model. Such a mapping highlights
important physical similarities between the quasi two-dimensional heavy
fermions and the high-T superconductors. Finally we discuss the physical
implications of our model representation relating in particular the small
versus large Fermi surface crossover to the closure of the lattice spin gap.Comment: corrected and enlarged versio
Robust Digital Holography For Ultracold Atom Trapping
We have formulated and experimentally demonstrated an improved algorithm for
design of arbitrary two-dimensional holographic traps for ultracold atoms. Our
method builds on the best previously available algorithm, MRAF, and improves on
it in two ways. First, it allows for creation of holographic atom traps with a
well defined background potential. Second, we experimentally show that for
creating trapping potentials free of fringing artifacts it is important to go
beyond the Fourier approximation in modelling light propagation. To this end,
we incorporate full Helmholtz propagation into our calculations.Comment: 7 pages, 4 figure
MEG Upgrade Proposal
We propose the continuation of the MEG experiment to search for the charged
lepton flavour violating decay (cLFV) \mu \to e \gamma, based on an upgrade of
the experiment, which aims for a sensitivity enhancement of one order of
magnitude compared to the final MEG result, down to the
level. The key features of this new MEG upgrade are an increased rate
capability of all detectors to enable running at the intensity frontier and
improved energy, angular and timing resolutions, for both the positron and
photon arms of the detector. On the positron-side a new low-mass, single
volume, high granularity tracker is envisaged, in combination with a new highly
segmented, fast timing counter array, to track positron from a thinner stopping
target. The photon-arm, with the largest liquid xenon (LXe) detector in the
world, totalling 900 l, will also be improved by increasing the granularity at
the incident face, by replacing the current photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) with a
larger number of smaller photosensors and optimizing the photosensor layout
also on the lateral faces. A new DAQ scheme involving the implementation of a
new combined readout board capable of integrating the diverse functions of
digitization, trigger capability and splitter functionality into one condensed
unit, is also under development. We describe here the status of the MEG
experiment, the scientific merits of the upgrade and the experimental methods
we plan to use.Comment: A. M. Baldini and T. Mori Spokespersons. Research proposal submitted
to the Paul Scherrer Institute Research Committee for Particle Physics at the
Ring Cyclotron. 131 Page
Measurement of the radiative decay of polarized muons in the MEG experiment
We studied the radiative muon decay by
using for the first time an almost fully polarized muon source. We identified a
large sample (~13000) of these decays in a total sample of 1.8x10^14 positive
muon decays collected in the MEG experiment in the years 2009--2010 and
measured the branching ratio B() =
(6.03+-0.14(stat.)+-0.53(sys.))x10^-8 for E_e > 45 MeV and E_{\gamma} > 40 MeV,
consistent with the Standard Model prediction. The precise measurement of this
decay mode provides a basic tool for the timing calibration, a normalization
channel, and a strong quality check of the complete MEG experiment in the
search for process.Comment: 8 pages, 7 figures. Added an introduction to NLO calculation which
was recently calculated. Published versio
Hysteresis in a quantized, superfluid atomtronic circuit
Atomtronics is an emerging interdisciplinary field that seeks new
functionality by creating devices and circuits where ultra-cold atoms, often
superfluids, play a role analogous to the electrons in electronics. Hysteresis
is widely used in electronic circuits, e.g., it is routinely observed in
superconducting circuits and is essential in rf-superconducting quantum
interference devices [SQUIDs]. Furthermore, hysteresis is as fundamental to
superfluidity (and superconductivity) as quantized persistent currents,
critical velocity, and Josephson effects. Nevertheless, in spite of multiple
theoretical predictions, hysteresis has not been previously observed in any
superfluid, atomic-gas Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). Here we demonstrate
hysteresis in a quantized atomtronic circuit: a ring of superfluid BEC
obstructed by a rotating weak link. We directly detect hysteresis between
quantized circulation states, in contrast to superfluid liquid helium
experiments that observed hysteresis directly in systems where the quantization
of flow could not be observed and indirectly in systems that showed quantized
flow. Our techniques allow us to tune the size of the hysteresis loop and to
consider the fundamental excitations that accompany hysteresis. The results
suggest that the relevant excitations involved in hysteresis are vortices and
indicate that dissipation plays an important role in the dynamics. Controlled
hysteresis in atomtronic circuits may prove to be a crucial feature for the
development of practical devices, just as it has in electronic circuits like
memory, digital noise filters (e.g., Schmitt triggers), and magnetometers
(e.g., SQUIDs).Comment: 20 pages, 4 figure
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Relative effects of sensory modalities and importance of fatty acid sensitivity on fat perception in a real food model
Fat can be perceived through mouthfeel, odour and taste, but the influence of these modalities on fat perception remains undefined. Fatty acids are stimuli. Individual’s sensitivity to fatty acids varies. Studies show association between fatty acid sensitivity, dietary intake and BMI, but results are conflicting. Therefore, this study examined this association, and the effects of modalities on fat perception.
Two sub-studies conducted. In Study 1 (n=46), fat intensity was assessed by milk/cream mixtures varying by five fat levels. Fat intensity was rated under four conditions: mouthfeel-odour masked, mouthfeel masked, odour masking and no masking. Mouthfeel masking was achieved using thickener and paraffin, odour masking using nose-clips. Fatty acid sensitivity was measured by 3-AFC-staircase method using milk containing oleic acid (0.31-31.4mM). In Study 2 (n=51), more fat levels were added in fat intensity rating. A 2-AFC discrimination test was used to confirm whether fat levels could be distinguished. In the sensitivity test, a wider range of oleic acid was included.
Fat intensity was rated higher without nose-clips (p<0.0001), implying that odour increased fat perception. Samples with mouthfeel-masked were rated higher, showing that increased viscosity and lubricity enhanced fat perception (p<0.0001). Participants could distinguish fat levels based on “taste” in rating tests and 2-AFC-tests.
Participants were divided into high/medium/low-sensitivity groups. No significant difference found in fat intensity between groups, however, high-sensitivity group discriminated more fat levels. No association between sensitivity groups, nutrient intake or BMI found
Muon polarization in the MEG experiment: Predictions and measurements
The MEG experiment makes use of one of the world’s most intense low energy muon beams, in order to search for the lepton flavour violating process μ+ → e+ γ. We determined the residual beam polarization at the thin stopping target, by measuring the asymmetry of the angular distribution of Michel decay positrons as a function of energy. The initial muon beam polarization at the production is predicted to be Pμ = −1 by the StandardModel (SM) with massless neutrinos. We estimated our residual muon polarization to be (formula presented) at the stopping target, which is consistent with the SM predictions when the depolarizing effects occurring during the muon production, propagation and moderation in the target are taken into account. The knowledge of beam polarization is of fundamental importance in order to model the background of our μ+ → e+ γ search induced by themuon radiative decay: (formula presented)
Measurement of the radiative decay of polarized muons in the MEG experiment
We studied the radiative muon decay (Formula presented.) by using for the first time an almost fully polarized muon source. We identified a large sample ((Formula presented.) 13,000) of these decays in a total sample of (Formula presented.) positive muon decays collected in the MEG experiment in the years 2009–2010 and measured the branching ratio (Formula presented.) for (Formula presented.) and (Formula presented.) , consistent with the Standard Model prediction. The precise measurement of this decay mode provides a basic tool for the timing calibration, a normalization channel, and a strong quality check of the complete MEG experiment in the search for (Formula presented.) process
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