A framework for bounding nonlocality of state discrimination

We consider the class of protocols that can be implemented by local quantum operations and classical communication (LOCC) between two parties. In particular, we focus on the task of discriminating a known set of quantum states by LOCC. Building on the work in the paper "Quantum nonlocality without entanglement" [BDF+99], we provide a framework for bounding the amount of nonlocality in a given set of bipartite quantum states in terms of a lower bound on the probability of error in any LOCC discrimination protocol. We apply our framework to an orthonormal product basis known as the domino states and obtain an alternative and simplified proof that quantifies its nonlocality. We generalize this result for similar bases in larger dimensions, as well as the "rotated" domino states, resolving a long-standing open question [BDF+99].Comment: 33 pages, 7 figures, 1 tabl

Finding optimal strategies for minimum-error quantum-state discrimination

We propose a numerical algorithm for finding optimal measurements for quantum-state discrimination. The theory of the semidefinite programming provides a simple check of the optimality of the numerically obtained results.Comment: 4 pages, 2 figure

Consensus standards for acquisition, measurement, and reporting of intravascular optical coherence tomography studies

Objectives: The purpose of this document is to make the output of the International Working Group for Intravascular Optical Coherence Tomography (IWG-IVOCT) Standardization and Validation available to medical and scientific communities, through a peer-reviewed publication, in the interest of improving the diagnosis and treatment of patients with atherosclerosis, including coronary artery disease. Background: Intravascular optical coherence tomography (IVOCT) is a catheter-based modality that acquires images at a resolution of ∼10 μm, enabling visualization of blood vessel wall microstructure in vivo at an unprecedented level of detail. IVOCT devices are now commercially available worldwide, there is an active user base, and the interest in using this technology is growing. Incorporation of IVOCT in research and daily clinical practice can be facilitated by the development of uniform terminology and consensus-based standards on use of the technology, interpretation of the images, and reporting of IVOCT results. Methods: The IWG-IVOCT, comprising more than 260 academic and industry members from Asia, Europe, and the United States, formed in 2008 and convened on the topic of IVOCT standardization through a series of 9 national and international meetings. Results: Knowledge and recommendations from this group on key areas within the IVOCT field were assembled to generate this consensus document, authored by the Writing Committee, composed of academicians who have participated in meetings and/or writing of the text. Conclusions: This document may be broadly used as a standard reference regarding the current state of the IVOCT imaging modality, intended for researchers and clinicians who use IVOCT and analyze IVOCT data

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Not AvailableTwenty years (1990-2010) of climatic data of safflower growing region of India (Indore and Solapur) and Mexico (Hermosillo and Ciudad Oberagon) were used to find out the trend and were related to productivity in the respective countries. The safflower growing environment were characterised and adapation measures are suggested under changing climatic condition in both the countries.Not Availabl

Intercropping for increased and more stable agricultural production in the semi arid tropics

Meeting: Symposium on Intercropping for Semi-Arid Areas, 10-12 May 1976, Morogoro, TZIn IDL-196

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Not AvailableIn the current global scenario, research project management plays an influential role in Research and Development. Therefore, in the year 2004, ICAR- NAARM designed and implemented Developing Winning Research Proposals (DWRP) capacity building program. The main purpose was to enhance the skills of agricultural scientists in the area of project proposal writing and further implementation, and to enrich the quality of research outputs and outcomes from the National Agricultural Research System (NARS). Since inception of the programme around 3300 scientists have been trained through 72 capacity building programmes, which include 34 in-house and off campus training programmes, the rest were project workshops and short term modules. After significant number of capacity building programmes, it was thought to analyse the impact of DWRP, therefore a questionnaire survey was done by sending email questionnaire to more than 700 training participants, besides other instruments of the impact study were also used. Afterwards, the present book entitled “Developing Winning Research Proposals: Status and Impacts of an Innovative Training Initiative” has been prepared with the purpose of multiplier effect of this initiative. The analysed data reveals that, after implementation of this programme, the trained scientists also upgraded themselves on research project prioritization, conceptual planning, clarifying research objectives, innovative outcomes and logical thinking. For further learning support to trainees, in 2017, the theoretical concept of research project prioritization, conceptual planning, logical frame approach methodologies were transformed into innovative online software applications. The results of learning teaching model through online software were highly satisfying in terms of group working and individual learning. The operational aspects about software packages are briefly presented in the chapters. The book contains four chapters and seven annexures. The chapters provide the brief description of training program and short modules on DWRP and software packages enriching the quality training. The last chapter deals with survey methodology, evaluation and impacts analysis. The seven annexures contain additional and complimentary data. The Authors acknowledge the help and cooperation received from resource persons of the DWRP trainings, workshops and modules, the faculty and staff of NAARM, and also the coordinators and staff from those organizations, wherever the off campus programmes are conducted. We hope that the book will be instrumental in creating awareness among the large number of scientists about strategic thinking in writing the research proposals.Not Availabl

Hydrology and soil erosion models for catchment research and management

In Maglinao, A. R.; Leslie, R. N. (Eds.), Soil erosion management research in Asian catchments: Methodological approaches and initial results - Proceedings of the 5th Management of Soil Erosion Consortium (MSEC) Assembly, held at Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, 7-11 November 2000. Bangkok, Thailand: IWMI. Southeast Asia Regional Offic