An Upper Bound on Computation for the Anharmonic Oscillator

For a quantum system with energy E, there is a limitation in quantum computation which is identified by the minimum time needed for the state to evolve to an orthogonal state. In this paper, we will compute the minimum time of orthogonalization (i.e. quantum speed limit) for a simple anharmonic oscillator and find an upper bound on the rate of computations. We will also investigate the growth rate of complexity for the anharmonic oscillator by treating the anharmonic terms perturbatively. More precisely, we will compute the maximum rate of change of complexity and show that for even order perturbations, the rate of complexity increases while for the odd order terms it has a decreasing behavior.Comment: 9 pages, 5 figure

Symmetry-Resolved Entanglement Entropy for Local and Non-local QFTs

In this paper, we study symmetry-resolved entanglement entropy in free bosonic quantum many-body systems. Precisely, by making use of the lattice regularization scheme, we compute symmetry-resolved R\'enyi entropies for free complex scalar fields as well as for a simple class of non-local field theories in which entanglement entropy exhibits volume-law scaling. We present effective and approximate eigenvalues for the correlation matrix used to compute the symmetry-resolved entanglement entropy and show that they are consistent with the numerical results. Furthermore, we explore the equipartition of entanglement entropy and verify an effective equipartition in the massless limit. Finally, we make a comment on the entanglement entropy in the non-local quantum field theories and write down an explicit expression for the symmetry-resolved R\'enyi entropies.Comment: 27 pages, 15 figs, References added, typo fixe

Vacuum Energy through Krein Quantization Approach

In this paper, we consider a new version of indefinite metric field quantization called â Kreinâ quantization approach. Centering on the vacuum energy, fundamental subjects revolve around this concept will be discussed. In this approach, vacuum expectation value of the energy-momentum tensor can be defined properly and uniquely. Actually, no infinite term appears and the vacuum energy of the free field vanishes. These properties allow us to propose a discussion which creates an interesting link to cosmological constant problem. Achieving this goal, however, necessitates consistency of the theory with conventional ones, so we have studied and made comparison essential issues such as unitarity of the theory, physical achievements of renormalizing process and the trace anomaly subject.The accepted manuscript in pdf format is listed with the files at the bottom of this page. The presentation of the authors' names and (or) special characters in the title of the manuscript may differ slightly between what is listed on this page and what is listed in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript; that in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript is what was submitted by the author

Effects of Water-Saving Irrigation and Nitrogen Fertilization on Yield and Yield Components of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

The effects of nitrogen (N) application (32, 72 and 112 kg N ha-1 in 2000, and 32, 92 and 152 kg N ha-1 in 2001) and water-saving irrigation and their interaction on grain yield and yield components of the rice cultivar Champa-Kamphiroozi, which is a local cultivar in a semi-arid area in the south of Islamic Republic (I.R.) of Iran, were investigated. The plants were cultivated under sprinkler irrigation (1.0 ETp and 1.5 ETp), intermittent flooding (1-day and 2-day intervals) and continuous flooding (control). The experiments were conducted on a clay loam-clay soil under a semi-arid environment using four replications in a split plot design with irrigation method as main plots and N levels as subplots. The results indicated that intermittent flooding irrigation at 2-day intervals was as effective as continuous flooding for grain yield, showing high water-use efficiency (WUE). The soil moisture tension in the root zone before each irrigation under this condition was –300 to –400 cm. Sprinkler irrigation and intermittent flooding increased WUE by 20 to 60%, compared with continuous flooding, and the increase in N application rate to 112-152 kg ha-1 increased grain yield under any irrigation condition. Under sprinkler irrigation, grain yield was low and percentage of unfilled grain was high, although WUE was high. However, by adopting sprinkler irrigation, the amount of nitrogen fertilizer application necessary for cultivation was reduced. Furthermore, when nitrogen application must be limited due to groundwater pollution, the amount of nitrogen fertilizer necessary for cultivation can be reduced

Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Pain Reduction After Midpalatal Expansion in Rats

Objectives: The purpose of this experimental study was to evaluate the efficacy of low level laser therapy (LLLT) for pain reduction after midpalatal expansion in rats.   Materials and Methods: Sixty male Sprague six-week old rats weighing 180±10g were divided into seven groups (two experimental groups of 24 rats and one control group of 12 rats). The experimental groups were subjected to expansion with or without LLLT. The health status of each rat was monitored starting seven days prior to the experiment and evaluated by regular body weight monitoring during the study period. Diode laser with 810nm wavelength and 100 mw output power was used. Laser therapy and body weight monitoring were performed on days 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14. The data were analyzed by One-way repeated measures ANOVA. Results: The body weight of the experimental groups significantly decreased in the first two days because of the pain and difficult nutrition with the new appliance. Within the next two days, the body weight of all rats increased but this increase was significantly higher in the irradiated compared to the non-irradiated group. This significant improvement continued until day 14 and then between days 14 and 30 the rats gained weight similarly in the irradiated and control groups. Conclusion: The study results showed that laser irradiated group continued to gain weight easier than the control group. This may be due to more efficient pain control due to laser irradiation after midpalatal expansion

Effect of alum-cationic rosin consumption level on the properties of papers made from recycled white sheets trimmings

Nowadays, recycled fibers are the main fiber source for manufacturing packaging papers. Sizing of such papers, based on the type of application, is of great importance. In this research, the effect of alum-cationic rosin consumption amount in pH of about 6.5 on the properties of papers made from white sheets trimmings was examined. In order to optimize consumption extent, pulp suspension sizing with alum in six level of 0, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10 %, and rosin with the ratio of 50 % of alum based on oven dry (OD) pulp was done according to the TAPPI standard methods. Then by preparation of handsheets with basis weight of about 65±5 g/m2, their Cobb test (45 second), structural and strength characteristics were investigated. Statistical analysis of the results have shown that alum and rosin consumption amount of about 7 and 3.5 % based on OD pulp is the best suitable level for internal sizing of white sheets trimmings fibers. In these alum-rosin level, Cobb value of papers decreased from 120±11.6 g/m2 the lowest value of about 64±9.7 g/m2. Contact angle of water droplet with the paper surface increased from 24.81º to 96.53º. Paper tensile index decreased up to 125±9.7 N.m/g by such sizing level and again increased with increasing alum-rosin level. Seemingly, such phenomena can be attributed to the alum role in charge neutralizing, cellulosic fines retention and improving bonding-ability of paper network. Meaningful decrease of paper surface roughness from 10.34±0.54 µm in control sample to 8.23±1.37 µm in sized papers in optimized level confirmed this assumption