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The subgroup growth spectrum of virtually free groups
For a finitely generated group denote by the growth
coefficient of , that is, the infimum over all real numbers such
that . We show that the growth coefficient of a virtually
free group is always rational, and that every rational number occurs as growth
coefficient of some virtually free group. Moreover, we describe an algorithm to
compute
Geometric quantum gates with superconducting qubits
We suggest a scheme to implement a universal set of non-Abelian geometric
transformations for a single logical qubit composed of three superconducting
transmon qubits coupled to a single cavity. The scheme utilizes an adiabatic
evolution in a rotating frame induced by the effective tripod Hamiltonian which
is achieved by longitudinal driving of the transmons. The proposal is
experimentally feasible with the current state of the art and could serve as a
first proof of principle for geometric quantum computing.Comment: 7 pages, 5 figure
Transverse Velocity Dependence of the Proton-Antiproton Ratio as a Signature of the QCD Critical Endpoint
The presence of a critical point in the QCD phase diagram can deform the
trajectories describing the evolution of the expanding fireball in the
phase diagram. If the average emission time of hadrons is a function
of transverse velocity, as microscopic simulations of the hadronic freeze-out
dynamics suggest, the deformation of the hydrodynamic trajectories will change
the transverse velocity () dependence of the proton-antiproton
ratio when the fireball passes in the vicinity of the critical point. An
unusual -dependence of the ratio in a narrow beam
energy window would thus signal the presence of the critical point.Comment: Final version accepted for publicatio
Thermal Infrared Observations of Asteroid (99942) Apophis with Herschel
The near-Earth asteroid (99942) Apophis is a potentially hazardous asteroid.
We obtained far-infrared observations of this asteroid with the Herschel Space
Observatory's PACS instrument at 70, 100, and 160 micron. These were taken at
two epochs in January and March 2013 during a close Earth encounter. These
first thermal measurements of Apophis were taken at similar phase angles before
and after opposition. We performed a detailed thermophysical model analysis by
using the spin and shape model recently derived from applying a 2-period
Fourier series method to a large sample of well-calibrated photometric
observations. We find that the tumbling asteroid Apophis has an elongated shape
with a mean diameter of 375 m (of an equal volume sphere) and a
geometric V-band albedo of 0.30. We find a thermal inertia in
the range 250-800 JmsK (best solution at 600
JmsK), which can be explained by a mixture of low
conductivity fine regolith with larger rocks and boulders of high thermal
inertia on the surface. The thermal inertia, and other similarities with
(25143) Itokawa indicate that Apophis might also have a rubble-pile structure.
If we combine the new size value with the assumption of an Itokawa-like density
and porosity we estimate a mass between 4.4 and 6.2 10 kg which is more
than 2-3 times larger than previous estimates. We expect that the newly derived
properties will influence impact scenario studies and influence the long-term
orbit predictions of Apophis.Comment: Accepted for publication in Astronomy & Astrophysics, 21 pages, 8
figures, 2 table
Test of constancy of speed of light with rotating cryogenic optical resonators
A test of Lorentz invariance for electromagnetic waves was performed by
comparing the resonance frequencies of two optical resonators as a function of
orientation in space. In terms of the Robertson-Mansouri-Sexl theory, we obtain
, a ten-fold improvement compared to
the previous best results. We also set a first upper limit for a so far unknown
parameter of the Standard Model Extension test theory,
.Comment: 4 pages, 2 figures, accepted for publication Phys. Rev. A (2005
Comparison of Dissipative Particle Dynamics and Langevin thermostats for out-of-equilibrium simulations of polymeric systems
In this work we compare and characterize the behavior of Langevin and
Dissipative Particle Dynamics (DPD) thermostats in a broad range of
non-equilibrium simulations of polymeric systems. Polymer brushes in relative
sliding motion, polymeric liquids in Poiseuille and Couette flows, and
brush-melt interfaces are used as model systems to analyze the efficiency and
limitations of different Langevin and DPD thermostat implementations. Widely
used coarse-grained bead-spring models under good and poor solvent conditions
are employed to assess the effects of the thermostats. We considered
equilibrium, transient, and steady state examples for testing the ability of
the thermostats to maintain constant temperature and to reproduce the
underlying physical phenomena in non-equilibrium situations. The common
practice of switching-off the Langevin thermostat in the flow direction is also
critically revisited. The efficiency of different weight functions for the DPD
thermostat is quantitatively analyzed as a function of the solvent quality and
the non-equilibrium situation.Comment: 12 pages, introduction improved, references added, to appear in Phys.
Rev.
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Testing Lorentz invariance by use of vacuum and matter filled cavity resonators
We consider tests of Lorentz invariance for the photon and fermion sector
that use vacuum and matter-filled cavities. Assumptions on the wave-function of
the electrons in crystals are eliminated from the underlying theory and
accurate sensitivity coefficients (including some exceptionally large ones) are
calculated for various materials. We derive the Lorentz-violating shift in the
index of refraction n, which leads to additional sensitivity for matter-filled
cavities ; and to birefringence in initially isotropic media. Using published
experimental data, we obtain improved bounds on Lorentz violation for photons
and electrons at levels of 10^-15 and below. We discuss implications for future
experiments and propose a new Michelson-Morley type experiment based on
birefringence in matter.Comment: 15 pages, 8 table
Coherent inelastic backscattering of intense laser light by cold atoms
We present a nonperturbative treatment of coherent backscattering of intense
laser light from cold atoms, and predict a nonvanishing backscattering signal
even at very large intensities, due to the constructive (self-)interference of
inelastically scattered photons.Comment: minor change
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