62 research outputs found
Superselection Sectors and General Covariance.I
This paper is devoted to the analysis of charged superselection sectors in
the framework of the locally covariant quantum field theories. We shall analize
sharply localizable charges, and use net-cohomology of J.E. Roberts as a main
tool. We show that to any 4-dimensional globally hyperbolic spacetime it is
attached a unique, up to equivalence, symmetric tensor \Crm^*-category with
conjugates (in case of finite statistics); to any embedding between different
spacetimes, the corresponding categories can be embedded, contravariantly, in
such a way that all the charged quantum numbers of sectors are preserved. This
entails that to any spacetime is associated a unique gauge group, up to
isomorphisms, and that to any embedding between two spacetimes there
corresponds a group morphism between the related gauge groups. This form of
covariance between sectors also brings to light the issue whether local and
global sectors are the same. We conjecture this holds that at least on simply
connected spacetimes. It is argued that the possible failure might be related
to the presence of topological charges. Our analysis seems to describe theories
which have a well defined short-distance asymptotic behaviour.Comment: 66 page
Schwinger, Pegg and Barnett approaches and a relationship between angular and Cartesian quantum descriptions II: Phase Spaces
Following the discussion -- in state space language -- presented in a
preceding paper, we work on the passage from the phase space description of a
degree of freedom described by a finite number of states (without classical
counterpart) to one described by an infinite (and continuously labeled) number
of states. With that it is possible to relate an original Schwinger idea to the
Pegg and Barnett approach to the phase problem. In phase space language, this
discussion shows that one can obtain the Weyl-Wigner formalism, for both
Cartesian {\em and} angular coordinates, as limiting elements of the discrete
phase space formalism.Comment: Subm. to J. Phys A: Math and Gen. 7 pages, sequel of quant-ph/0108031
(which is to appear on J.Phys A: Math and Gen
Quasiprobability distribution functions for periodic phase-spaces: I. Theoretical Aspects
An approach featuring -parametrized quasiprobability distribution
functions is developed for situations where a circular topology is observed.
For such an approach, a suitable set of angle-angular momentum coherent states
must be constructed in appropriate fashion.Comment: 13 pages, 3 figure
Quantum charges and spacetime topology: The emergence of new superselection sectors
In which is developed a new form of superselection sectors of topological
origin. By that it is meant a new investigation that includes several
extensions of the traditional framework of Doplicher, Haag and Roberts in local
quantum theories. At first we generalize the notion of representations of nets
of C*-algebras, then we provide a brand new view on selection criteria by
adopting one with a strong topological flavour. We prove that it is coherent
with the older point of view, hence a clue to a genuine extension. In this
light, we extend Roberts' cohomological analysis to the case where 1--cocycles
bear non trivial unitary representations of the fundamental group of the
spacetime, equivalently of its Cauchy surface in case of global hyperbolicity.
A crucial tool is a notion of group von Neumann algebras generated by the
1-cocycles evaluated on loops over fixed regions. One proves that these group
von Neumann algebras are localized at the bounded region where loops start and
end and to be factorial of finite type I. All that amounts to a new invariant,
in a topological sense, which can be defined as the dimension of the factor. We
prove that any 1-cocycle can be factorized into a part that contains only the
charge content and another where only the topological information is stored.
This second part resembles much what in literature are known as geometric
phases. Indeed, by the very geometrical origin of the 1-cocycles that we
discuss in the paper, they are essential tools in the theory of net bundles,
and the topological part is related to their holonomy content. At the end we
prove the existence of net representations
The Wigner function associated to the Rogers-Szego polynomials
We show here that besides the well known Hermite polynomials, the q-deformed
harmonic oscillator algebra admits another function space associated to a
particular family of q-polynomials, namely the Rogers-Szego polynomials. Their
main properties are presented, the associated Wigner function is calculated and
its properties are discussed. It is shown that the angle probability density
obtained from the Wigner function is a well-behaved function defined in the
interval [-Pi,Pi), while the action probability only assumes integer values
greater or equal than zero. It is emphasized the fact that the width of the
angle probability density is governed by the free parameter q characterizing
the polynomial.Comment: 12 pages, 2 (mathemathica) figure
Topological features of massive bosons on two dimensional Einstein space-time
In this paper we tackle the problem of constructing explicit examples of
topological cocycles of Roberts' net cohomology, as defined abstractly by
Brunetti and Ruzzi. We consider the simple case of massive bosonic quantum
field theory on the two dimensional Einstein cylinder. After deriving some
crucial results of the algebraic framework of quantization, we address the
problem of the construction of the topological cocycles. All constructed
cocycles lead to unitarily equivalent representations of the fundamental group
of the circle (seen as a diffeomorphic image of all possible Cauchy surfaces).
The construction is carried out using only Cauchy data and related net of local
algebras on the circle.Comment: 41 pages, title changed, minor changes, typos corrected, references
added. Accepted for publication in Ann. Henri Poincare
Representations of Conformal Nets, Universal C*-Algebras and K-Theory
We study the representation theory of a conformal net A on the circle from a
K-theoretical point of view using its universal C*-algebra C*(A). We prove that
if A satisfies the split property then, for every representation \pi of A with
finite statistical dimension, \pi(C*(A)) is weakly closed and hence a finite
direct sum of type I_\infty factors. We define the more manageable locally
normal universal C*-algebra C*_ln(A) as the quotient of C*(A) by its largest
ideal vanishing in all locally normal representations and we investigate its
structure. In particular, if A is completely rational with n sectors, then
C*_ln(A) is a direct sum of n type I_\infty factors. Its ideal K_A of compact
operators has nontrivial K-theory, and we prove that the DHR endomorphisms of
C*(A) with finite statistical dimension act on K_A, giving rise to an action of
the fusion semiring of DHR sectors on K_0(K_A)$. Moreover, we show that this
action corresponds to the regular representation of the associated fusion
algebra.Comment: v2: we added some comments in the introduction and new references.
v3: new authors' addresses, minor corrections. To appear in Commun. Math.
Phys. v4: minor corrections, updated reference
Quasi-probability representations of quantum theory with applications to quantum information science
This article comprises a review of both the quasi-probability representations
of infinite-dimensional quantum theory (including the Wigner function) and the
more recently defined quasi-probability representations of finite-dimensional
quantum theory. We focus on both the characteristics and applications of these
representations with an emphasis toward quantum information theory. We discuss
the recently proposed unification of the set of possible quasi-probability
representations via frame theory and then discuss the practical relevance of
negativity in such representations as a criteria for quantumness.Comment: v3: typos fixed, references adde
Heterogeneity Governs 3D-Cultures of Clinically Relevant Microbial Communities
The intrinsic heterogeneity of bacterial niches should be retained in in vitrocultures to represent the complex microbial ecology. As a case study,mucin-containing hydrogels -CF-Mu3Gel - are generated by diffusion-inducedgelation, bioinspired on cystic fibrosis (CF) mucus, and a microbial nichechallenging current therapeutic strategies. At breathing frequency, CF-Mu3Gelexhibits aGâČandGâČâČequal to 24 and 3.2 Pa, respectively. Notably, CF-Mu3Gelexhibits structural gradients with a gradual reduction of oxygen tensionacross its thickness (280â194ÎŒmol Lâ1). Over the culture period, a steepdecline in oxygen concentration occurs just a few millimeters below theairâmucus interface in CF-Mu3Gel, similar to those of CF airway mucus.Importantly, the distinctive features of CF-Mu3Gel significantly influencebacterial organization and antimicrobial tolerance in mono- and co-cultures ofStaphylococcus aureusandPseudomonas aeruginosathat standard culturesare unable to emulate. The antimicrobial susceptibility determined inCF-Mu3Gel corroborates the mismatch on the efficacy of antimicrobialtreatment between planktonically cultured bacteria and those in patients.With this example-based research, new light is shed on the understanding ofhow the substrate influences microbial behavior, paving the way for improvedfundamental microbiology studies and more effective drug testing anddevelopment
Framed Hilbert space: hanging the quasi-probability pictures of quantum theory
Building on earlier work, we further develop a formalism based on the
mathematical theory of frames that defines a set of possible phase-space or
quasi-probability representations of finite-dimensional quantum systems. We
prove that an alternate approach to defining a set of quasi-probability
representations, based on a more natural generalization of a classical
representation, is equivalent to our earlier approach based on frames, and
therefore is also subject to our no-go theorem for a non-negative
representation. Furthermore, we clarify the relationship between the
contextuality of quantum theory and the necessity of negativity in
quasi-probability representations and discuss their relevance as criteria for
non-classicality. We also provide a comprehensive overview of known
quasi-probability representations and their expression within the frame
formalism.Comment: 46 pages, 1 table, contains a review of finite dimensional
quasi-probability function
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