7 research outputs found
Dynamical localization in a chain of hard core bosons under a periodic driving
We study the dynamics of a one-dimensional lattice model of hard core bosons
which is initially in a superfluid phase with a current being induced by
applying a twist at the boundary. Subsequently, the twist is removed and the
system is subjected to periodic \de-function kicks in the staggered on-site
potential. We present analytical expressions for the current and work done in
the limit of an infinite number of kicks. Using these, we show that the current
(work done) exhibit a number of dips (peaks) as a function of the driving
frequency and eventually saturates to zero (a finite value) in the limit of
large frequency. The vanishing of the current (and the saturation of the work
done) can be attributed to a dynamic localization of the hard core bosons
occurring as a consequence of the periodic driving. Remarkably, we show that
for some specific values of the driving amplitude, the localization occurs for
any value of the driving frequency. Moreover, starting from a half-filled
lattice of hard core bosons with the particles localized in the central region,
we show that the spreading of the particles occurs in a light-cone-like region
with a group velocity that vanishes when the system is dynamically localized.Comment: 5 pages, and 3 figures. Accepted for publication in PR
Nonequilibrium charge transport in an interacting open system: two-particle resonance and current asymmetry
We use Lippman-Schwinger scattering theory to study nonequilibrium electron
transport through an interacting open quantum dot. The two-particle current is
evaluated exactly while we use perturbation theory to calculate the current
when the leads are Fermi liquids at different chemical potentials. We find an
interesting two-particle resonance induced by the interaction and obtain
criteria to observe it when a small bias is applied across the dot. Finally,
for a system without spatial inversion symmetry we find that the two-particle
current is quite different depending on whether the electrons are incident from
the left lead or the right lead.Comment: 5 pages, 2 figures; made some major changes -- this is the published
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Scattering of electrons from an interacting region
We address the problem of transmission of electrons between two
noninteracting leads through a region where they interact (quantum dot). We use
a model of spinless electrons hopping on a one-dimensional lattice and with an
interaction on a single bond. We show that all the two-particle scattering
states can be found exactly. Comparisons are made with numerical results on the
time evolution of a two-particle wave packet and several interesting features
are found for scattering. For N particles the scattering state is obtained by
perturbation theory. For a dot connected to Fermi seas at different chemical
potentials, we find an expression for the change in the Landauer current
resulting from the interactions on the dot. We end with some comments on the
case of spin-1/2 electrons.Comment: 5 pages including 2 figures; this is the final version published in
Physical Review Letter
Percutaneous computed tomography-guided core biopsy for the diagnosis of mediastinal masses
Aim : To describe various approaches of computed tomography (CT)-guided core biopsy and evaluate its ability to obtain adequate tissue for the assessment of mediastinal masses. Materials and Methods : Between February 2004 and October 2006, 83 percutaneous CT-guided biopsies of mediastinal lesions were performed on 82 patients under local anesthesia. Coaxial needles were used and minimum of 3-4 cores were obtained. Post-biopsy CT scan was performed and patients observed for any complications. Tissue samples were taken to Pathology Department in formalin solution. Results : From the 83 biopsies, adequate tissue for histological diagnosis was obtained in 80 (96%), and the biopsy was considered diagnostic. Of the 80 diagnostic biopsies, 74 biopsy samples were definitive for neoplastic pathology and 6 biopsy samples revealed no evidence of malignancy. There were no major complications. Minor complications were recorded in 5 patients. Conclusion : Percutaneous image-guided core biopsy of mediastinal lesions is an accurate, safe and cost-effective tool for the initial assessment of patients with mediastinal masses