365 research outputs found
A new approach to quantum backflow
We derive some rigorous results concerning the backflow operator introduced
by Bracken and Melloy. We show that it is linear bounded, self adjoint, and not
compact. Thus the question is underlined whether the backflow constant is an
eigenvalue of the backflow operator. From the position representation of the
backflow operator we obtain a more efficient method to determine the backflow
constant. Finally, detailed position probability flow properties of a numerical
approximation to the (perhaps improper) wave function of maximal backflow are
displayed.Comment: 12 pages, 8 figure
Fleming's bound for the decay of mixed states
Fleming's inequality is generalized to the decay function of mixed states. We
show that for any symmetric hamiltonian and for any density operator
on a finite dimensional Hilbert space with the orthogonal projection onto
the range of there holds the estimate \Tr(\Pi \rme^{-\rmi ht}\rho
\rme^{\rmi ht}) \geq\cos^{2}((\Delta h)_{\rho}t) for all real with
We show that equality either holds for all
or it does not hold for a single with All the density operators saturating the bound for
all i.e. the mixed intelligent states, are determined.Comment: 12 page
Rotor Unbalance Kind and Severity Identification by Current Signature Analysis with Adaptative Update to Multiclass Machine Learning Algorithms
The health of a rotating electric machine can be evaluated by monitoring electrical and mechanical parameters. As more information is available, it easier can become the diagnosis of the machine operational condition. We built a laboratory test bench to study rotor unbalance issues according to ISO standards. Using the electric stator current harmonic analysis, this paper presents a comparison study among Support-Vector Machines, Decision Tree classifies, and One-vs-One strategy to identify rotor unbalance kind and severity problem â a nonlinear multiclass task. Moreover, we propose a methodology to update the classifier for dealing better with changes produced by environmental variations and natural machinery usage. The adaptative update means to update the training data set with an amount of recent data, saving the entire original historical data. It is relevant for engineering maintenance. Our results show that the current signature analysis is appropriate to identify the type and severity of the rotor unbalance problem. Moreover, we show that machine learning techniques can be effective for an industrial application
On the existence of effective potentials in time-dependent density functional theory
We investigate the existence and properties of effective potentials in
time-dependent density functional theory. We outline conditions for a general
solution of the corresponding Sturm-Liouville boundary value problems. We
define the set of potentials and v-representable densities, give a proof of
existence of the effective potentials under certain restrictions, and show the
set of v-representable densities to be independent of the interaction.Comment: 13 page
Effects of a moving X-line in a time-dependent reconnection model
In the frame of magnetized plasmas, reconnection appears as an essential process for the description of plasma acceleration and changing magnetic field topology. Under the variety of reconnection regions in our solar system, we focus our research onto the Earth's magnetotail. Under certain conditions a Near Earth Neutral Line (NENL) is free to evolve in the current sheet of the magnetotail. Reconnection in this region leads to the formation of Earth- and tailward propagating plasma bulges, which can be detected by the Cluster or Geotail spacecraft. Observations give rise to the assumption that the evolved reconnection line does not provide a steady state behavior, but is propagating towards the tail (e.g., Baker et al., 2002). Based on a time-dependent variant of the Petschek model of magnetic reconnection, we present a method that includes an X-line motion and discuss the effects of such a motion. We focus our main interest on the shock structure and the magnetic field behavior, both for the switch-on and the switch-off phase
Produção de ovos em reprodutoras de frangos de corte submetidas a diferentes horårios de alimentação com pico de postura no verão.
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ConsequĂȘncia do horĂĄrio de alimentação na produção e na qualidade do ovo fĂ©rtil.
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A review of the decoherent histories approach to the arrival time problem in quantum theory
We review recent progress in understanding the arrival time problem in
quantum mechanics, from the point of view of the decoherent histories approach
to quantum theory. We begin by discussing the arrival time problem, focussing
in particular on the role of the probability current in the expected classical
solution. After a brief introduction to decoherent histories we review the use
of complex potentials in the construction of appropriate class operators. We
then discuss the arrival time problem for a particle coupled to an environment,
and review how the arrival time probability can be expressed in terms of a POVM
in this case. We turn finally to the question of decoherence of the
corresponding histories, and we show that this can be achieved for simple
states in the case of a free particle, and for general states for a particle
coupled to an environment.Comment: 10 pages. To appear in DICE 2010 conference proceeding
Relativistic quantum backflow
In this paper we discuss relativistic quantum backflow. The general theory of relativistic
 backflow is written down and it is shown that the backflow can be written as a function of
 a simple parameter epsilon which is defined in terms of fundamental constants and the 
 backflow period. Backflow eigenfunctions are determined numerically for a range of values 
 of epsilon and an explicit expression for the relativistic backflow eigenvalue in terms of the 
 non-relativistic backflow constant is presented. Then backflow eigenvectors are fitted with 
 some standard functions which lead to substantially higher backflow than has been found 
 previously with fitting procedures, for some values of epsilon. In analysing the non-relativistic 
 limit of the theory we show that this problem is one of those rare cases where the relativistic 
 theory is intrinsically more simple than the non-relativistic theory
Evaluation of XpertÂź MTB/RIF and ustar easyNATâą TB IAD for diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis of children in Tanzania : a prospective descriptive study
Fine needle aspiration biopsy has become a standard approach for diagnosis of peripheral tuberculous lymphadenitis. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of Xpert MTB/RIF and Ustar EasyNAT TB IAD nucleic acid amplification assays, against acid-fast bacilli microscopy, cytology and mycobacterial culture for the diagnosis of TB lymphadenitis in children from a TB-endemic setting in Tanzania.; Children of 8Â weeks to 16Â years of age, suspected of having TB lymphadenitis, were recruited at a district hospital in Tanzania. Fine needle aspirates of lymph nodes were analysed using acid-fast bacilli microscopy, liquid TB culture, cytology, Xpert MTB/RIF and EasyNAT. Latent class analysis and comparison against a composite reference standard comprising "culture and/or cytology" was done, to assess the performance of Xpert MTB/RIF and EasyNAT for the diagnosis of TB lymphadenitis.; Seventy-nine children were recruited; 4 were excluded from analysis. Against a composite reference standard of culture and/or cytology, Xpert MTB/RIF and EasyNAT had a sensitivity and specificity of 58Â % and 93Â %; and 19Â % and 100Â % respectively. Relative to latent class definitions, cytology had a sensitivity of 100Â % and specificity of 94.7Â %.; Combining clinical assessment, cytology and Xpert MTB/RIF may allow for a rapid and accurate diagnosis of childhood TB lymphadenitis. Larger diagnostic evaluation studies are recommended to validate these findings and on Xpert MTB/RIF to assess its use as a solitary initial test for TB lymphadenitis in children
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