A conditional quantum phase gate between two 3-state atoms

We propose a scheme for conditional quantum logic between two 3-state atoms that share a quantum data-bus such as a single mode optical field in cavity QED systems, or a collective vibrational state of trapped ions. Making use of quantum interference, our scheme achieves successful conditional phase evolution without any real transitions of atomic internal states or populating the quantum data-bus. In addition, it only requires common addressing of the two atoms by external laser fields.Comment: 8 fig

Sequential Phase-Shifted Model Predictive Control for multicell power converters

© 2017 IEEE. This paper proposes a sequential Phase-Shifted Model Predictive Control (PS-MPC) strategy for multicell power converters. The key novelty of this proposal lies in the way the predictive control strategy is formulated to fully exploit a phase-shifted pulse width modulation (PS-PWM) stage. Normally, when using a linear controller along with a standard PS-PWM stage, the modulator receives the same duty cycle for all the internal carriers. In contrast, by means of an appropriate choice of synchronized models for each carrier, the proposed predictive controller obtains independent optimal duty cycles for each carrier in a sequential manner. This allows one to formulate the optimal control problem to govern not only the output current but also the internal floating capacitor voltages, similarly to the finite-control-set MPC (FCS-MPC) case. As a result, the proposed sequential PS-MPC can attain a faster floating voltage balancing dynamic when compared to a standard PS-PWM implementation. Moreover, it generates a fixed-spectrum in the steady state with a constant commutation rate, which outperforms a standard FCS-MPC strategy. Simulation results of the proposed sequential PS-MPC strategy governing a single-phase four-level flying capacitor converter are presented to verify its dynamic and steady-state performance

Lie bialgebras of generalized Witt type

In a paper by Michaelis a class of infinite-dimensional Lie bialgebras containing the Virasoro algebra was presented. This type of Lie bialgebras was classified by Ng and Taft. In this paper, all Lie bialgebra structures on the Lie algebras of generalized Witt type are classified. It is proved that, for any Lie algebra $W$ of generalized Witt type, all Lie bialgebras on $W$ are coboundary triangular Lie bialgebras. As a by-product, it is also proved that the first cohomology group $H^1(W,W \otimes W)$ is trivial.Comment: 14 page

Realization of Topological Quantum Computation with surface codes

In this paper, the degenerate ground states of Z2 topological order on a plane with holes (the so-called surface codes) are used as the protected code subspace to build a topological quantum computer by tuning their quantum tunneling effect. Using a designer Hamiltonian - the Kitaev toric-code model as an example, we study quantum tunneling effects of the surface codes and obtain its effective theory. Finally, we show how to do topological quantum computation including the initialization, the unitary transformation and the measurement

Mesoporous hexagonal Co<inf>3</inf>O<inf>4</inf> for high performance lithium ion batteries

© 2014 Macmillan Publishers Limited. Mesoporous Co3O4 nanoplates were successfully prepared by the conversion of hexagonal β-Co(OH) 2 nanoplates. TEM, HRTEM and N2 sorption analysis confirmed the facet crystal structure and inner mesoporous architecture. When applied as anode materials for lithium storage in lithium ion batteries, mesoporous Co3O4 nanocrystals delivered a high specific capacity. At 10 C current rate, as-prepared mesoporous Co3O4 nanoplates delivered a specific capacity of 1203 mAh/g at first cycle and after 200 cycles it can still maintain a satisfied value (330 mAh/g). From ex-situ TEM, SAED and FESEM observation, it was found that mesoporous Co3O4 nanoplates were reduced to Li2O and Co during the discharge process and re-oxidised without losing the mesoporous structure during charge process. Even after 100 cycles, mesoporous Co3O4 crystals still preserved their pristine hexagonal shape and mesoporous nanostructure

Visible-light-driven photocatalytic water disinfection toward escherichia coli by nanowired g-C₃N₄ film

Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) as metal-free visible light photocatalyst has recently emerged as a promising candidate for water disinfection. Herein, a nanowire-rich superhydrophilic g-C3N4 film was prepared by a vapor-assisted confined deposition method. With a disinfection efficiency of over 99.99 in 4 h under visible light irradiation, this nanowire-rich g-C3N4 film was found to perform better than conventional g-C3N4 film. Control experiments showed that the disinfection performance of the g-C3N4 film reduced significantly after hydrophobic treatment. The potential disinfection mechanism was investigated through scavenger-quenching experiments, which indicate that H2O2 was the main active specie and played an important role in bacteria inactivation. Due to the metal-free composition and excellent performance, photocatalytic disinfection by nanowire-rich g-C3N4 film would be a promising and cost-effective way for safe drinking water production