Periodic orbit bifurcations and scattering time delay fluctuations

We study fluctuations of the Wigner time delay for open (scattering) systems which exhibit mixed dynamics in the classical limit. It is shown that in the semiclassical limit the time delay fluctuations have a distribution that differs markedly from those which describe fully chaotic (or strongly disordered) systems: their moments have a power law dependence on a semiclassical parameter, with exponents that are rational fractions. These exponents are obtained from bifurcating periodic orbits trapped in the system. They are universal in situations where sufficiently long orbits contribute. We illustrate the influence of bifurcations on the time delay numerically using an open quantum map.Comment: 9 pages, 3 figures, contribution to QMC200

Superscars in the LiNC=LiCN isomerization reaction

We demonstrate the existence of superscarring in the LiNC=LiCN isomerization reaction described by a realistic potential interaction in the range of readily attainable experimental energies. This phenomenon arises as the effect of two periodic orbits appearing "out of the blue"in a saddle--node bifurcation taking place in the dynamics of the system. Potential practical consequences of this superlocalization in the corresponding wave functions are also considered.Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures. to appear in EP

Manutenção do solo e água através de programas de pagamentos por serviços ambientais.

Atuando principalmente na conservação de áreas remanescentes das florestas, regeneração assistida em bacias hidrográficas e restauração florestal, os Projetos de Pagamento por Serviços Ambientais recompensam produtores por preservarem e restaurarem ecossistemas naturais, adotando um manejo sustentável, principalmente em florestas localizadas em áreas de nascentes, em matas ciliares e em áreas de captação. O monitoramento e a avaliação do progresso de programas de PSA são baseados em indicadores, que servem para identificar a atual situação e qualidade do que foi planejado, além de fornecer subsídios para a correção de possíveis problemas detectados. Definir precisamente o que será monitorado, quais os indicadores que serão utilizados e como comprovar o benefício das atividades é uma das maiores dificuldades dos sistemas de PSA. O trabalho apresenta os indicadores que são utilizados em programas de PSA, além de sugerir novos indicadores que auxiliem no monitoramento, visando uma maior eficiência dos programas

Universal quantum signature of mixed dynamics in antidot lattices

We investigate phase coherent ballistic transport through antidot lattices in the generic case where the classical phase space has both regular and chaotic components. It is shown that the conductivity fluctuations have a non-Gaussian distribution, and that their moments have a power-law dependence on a semiclassical parameter, with fractional exponents. These exponents are obtained from bifurcating periodic orbits in the semiclassical approximation. They are universal in situations where sufficiently long orbits contribute.Comment: 7 page

Evaluating three-pillar sustainability modelling approaches for dairy cattle production systems

Milk production in Europe is facing major challenges to ensure its economic, environmental, and social sustainability. It is essential that holistic concepts are developed to ensure the future sustainability of the sector and to assist farmers and stakeholders in making knowledge-based decisions. In this study, integrated sustainability assessment by means of whole-farm modelling is presented as a valuable approach for identifying factors and mechanisms that could be used to improve the three pillars (3Ps) of sustainability in the context of an increasing awareness of economic profitability, social well-being, and environmental impacts of dairy production systems (DPS). This work aims (i) to create an evaluation framework that enables quantitative analysis of the level of integration of 3P sustainability indicators in whole-farm models and (ii) to test this method. Therefore, an evaluation framework consisting of 35 indicators distributed across the 3Ps of sustainability was used to evaluate three whole-farm models. Overall, the models integrated at least 40% of the proposed indicators. Different results were obtained for each sustainability pillar by each evaluated model. Higher scores were obtained for the environmental pillar, followed by the economic and the social pillars. In conclusion, this evaluation framework was found to be an effective tool that allows potential users to choose among whole-farm models depending on their needs. Pathways for further model development that may be used to integrate the 3P sustainability assessment of DPS in a more complete and detailed way were identified. © 2021 by the authors.This study was financially supported by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) through the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) under grant number 2819ERA08A (MilKey project, funded under the Joint Call 2018 ERA-GAS, SusAn and ICT-AGRI 2 on ?Novel technologies, solutions and systems to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions in animal production systems?). BC3-Research is supported by the Spanish Government through Mar?a de Maeztu excellence accreditation 2018-2022 (Ref. MDM-2017-0714) and by the Basque Government through the BERC 2018-2021 program. Agustin del Prado is financed through the Ramon y Cajal program by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Competitiveness (RYC-2017-22143)

Comportamento sazonal do potencial hídrico e das trocas gasosoas de quatro variedades de coqueiro anão.

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Orbital Magnetism in Ensembles of Parabolic Potentials

We study the magnetic susceptibility of an ensemble of non-interacting electrons confined by parabolic potentials and subjected to a perpendicular magnetic field at finite temperatures. We show that the behavior of the average susceptibility is qualitatively different from that of billiards. When averaged over the Fermi energy the susceptibility exhibits a large paramagnetic response only at certain special field values, corresponding to comensurate classical frequencies, being negligible elsewhere. We derive approximate analytical formulae for the susceptibility and compare the results with numerical calculations.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figures, REVTE

Características físicas e químicas da madeira de Acrocarpus fraxinifolius Wight & Arn.

Foram comparadas algumas características da madeira de seis procedências de Acrocarpus fraxinifolius aos oito anos de idade. As procedências foram: África do Sul, Mugerê Urundi, Kenya Nairobi, Kenya Gachoila, Ruanda Butar e uma procedência nacional, como testemunha. Observaram-se diferenças significativas, entre as procedências, na composição química e nas dimensões das fibras. Para a densidade básica e para o poder calorífico tais diferenças não foram significativas. A madeira dessa espécie é leve, com baixos coeficientes de retratibilidade total, fibras curtas, alto teor de extrativos totais e baixo teor de lignina.bitstream/item/119092/1/digitalizar0023.pd

Eficiência agronômica de fontes de fósforo associadas à inoculação com Pseudomonas fluorescens na produtividade de grãos do milho.

Visando a melhor eficiência agronômica relativa (EAR) do uso dos fertilizantes fosfatados, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito de fontes de P associados à inoculação com Pseudomonas fluorescens via sementes na produtividade de grãos de plantas de milho. O experimento foi conduzido a campo, em esquema fatorial 6x2, em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Foram aplicados 120 kg ha-1 de P via solo por meio de cinco fontes: Superfosfato Triplo (SFT), Gafsa, Itafós, SFT+Gafsa e SFT+Itafós, além do controle (sem P). As sementes foram submetidas a dois níveis de inoculação (com e sem) com Pseudomonas fluorescens da Estirpe 1008. Realizou-se a avaliação da EAR da produtividade de grãos. A inoculação de P. fluorescens no controle resultou em 87% de EAR. As aplicações de SFT+Itafós e SFT+Gafsa podem ser uma alternativa para os sistemas agrícolas, visando a menor utilização de fosfatos acidulados. O desempenho produtivo do milho não foi alterado pelas fontes de P e níveis de inoculação com P. fluorescens