120 research outputs found
Effects of finite coverage on global polarization observables in heavy ion collisions
In non-central relativistic heavy ion collisions, the created matter possesses a large initial orbital angular momentum. Particles produced in the collisions could be polarized globally in the direction of the orbital angular momentum due to spin–orbit coupling. Recently, the STAR experiment has presented polarization signals for hyperons and possible spin alignment signals for φmesons. Here we discuss the effects of finite coverage on these observables. The results from a multi-phase transport and a toy model both indicate that a pseudorapidity coverage narrower than |η| <∼1will generate a larger value for the extracted φ-meson �00parameter; thus a finite coverage can lead to an artificial deviation of �00from 1/3. We also show that a finite ηand pTcoverage affect the extracted pHparameter for hyperons when the real pHvalue is non-zero. Therefore proper corrections are necessary to reliably quantify the global polarization with experimental observables
Preparation and properties of the specific anti-influenza virus transfer factor
Specific anti-influenza virus and normal transfer factors prepared in an experimental animal model, the pig, have been tested for their components, characteristics, and activity of known specificity. Two transfer factors are small molecular mixture which consist entirely or partly of polypeptides and polynucleosides. Moreover, the biological activity of transfer factors could be approved by Rosettes test and specific skin test. The study would lay a foundation for the research and development of other specific transfer factor
Spontaneous Browning of White Adipose Tissue Improves Angiogenesis and Reduces Macrophage Infiltration After Fat Grafting in Mice
Background: Fat grafting is a frequently used technique; however, its survival/ regeneration mechanism is not fully understood. The browning of white adipocytes, a process initiated in response to external stimuli, is the conversion of white to beige adipocytes. The physiologic significance of the browning of adipocytes following transplantation is unclear.Methods: C57BL/6 mice received 150 mg grafts of inguinal adipose tissue, and then the transplanted fat was harvested and analyzed at different time points to assess the browning process. To verify the role of browning of adipocytes in fat grafting, the recipient mice were allocated to three groups, which were administered CL316243 or SR59230A to stimulate or suppress browning, respectively, or a control group after transplantation.Results: Browning of the grafts was present in the center of each as early as 7 days post-transplantation. The number of beige cells peaked at day 14 and then decreased gradually until they were almost absent at day 90. The activation of browning resulted in superior angiogenesis, higher expression of the pro-angiogenic molecules vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) and fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), fewer macrophages, and ultimately better graft survival (Upregulation, 59.17% ± 6.64% vs. Control, 40.33% ± 4.03%, *p < 0.05), whereas the inhibition of browning led to poor angiogenesis, lower expression of VEGF-A, increased inflammatory macrophages, and poor transplant retention at week 10 (Downregulation, 20.67% ± 3.69% vs. Control, 40.33% ± 4.03%, *p < 0.05).Conclusion: The browning of WAT following transplantation improves the survival of fat grafts by the promotion of angiogenesis and reducing macrophage
Altered regional brain activity and functional connectivity in resting-state brain networks associated with psychological erectile dysfunction
IntroductionErectile dysfunction (ED), especially psychological ED (pED), is usually accompanied with psychological factors, which are related to abnormal activity in brain regions involved in sexual behavior. However, the mechanisms underlying functional changes in the brain of pED are still unclear. The present study aimed to explore the abnormalities of brain function, as well as their relationships with sexual behavior and emotion in pED patients.Materials and methodsResting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) data were collected from 31 pED patients to 31 healthy controls (HCs). The values of amplitude of fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (fALFF) and functional connectivity (FC) were calculated and compared between groups. In addition, the associations between abnormal brain regions and clinical features were evaluated by Pearson correlation analyses.ResultsCompared to HCs, pED patients demonstrated decreased fALFF values in the left medial superior frontal gyrus (had decreased FC values with the left dorsolateral superior frontal gyrus), the left lingual gyrus (had decreased FC values with the left parahippocamal gyrus and insula), the left putamen (had decreased FC values with the right caudate) and the right putamen (had decreased FC values with the left putamen and the right caudate). The fALFF values of the left medial superior frontal gyrus were negatively correlated with the fifth item scores of International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). Negative relationships were found between fALFF values of the left putamen and the second item scores of Arizona Sexual Scale (ASEX). FC values between the right putamen and caudate were negatively related to the state scores of State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S).ConclusionAltered brain function were found in the medial superior frontal gyrus and caudate-putamen of pED patients, which were associated with sexual function and psychological condition. These findings provided new insights into the central pathological mechanisms of pED
Experimental exploration of five-qubit quantum error correcting code with superconducting qubits
Quantum error correction is an essential ingredient for universal quantum
computing. Despite tremendous experimental efforts in the study of quantum
error correction, to date, there has been no demonstration in the realisation
of universal quantum error correcting code, with the subsequent verification of
all key features including the identification of an arbitrary physical error,
the capability for transversal manipulation of the logical state, and state
decoding. To address this challenge, we experimentally realise the
code, the so-called smallest perfect code that permits
corrections of generic single-qubit errors. In the experiment, having optimised
the encoding circuit, we employ an array of superconducting qubits to realise
the code for several typical logical states including the magic
state, an indispensable resource for realising non-Clifford gates. The encoded
states are prepared with an average fidelity of while with a high
fidelity of in the code space. Then, the arbitrary single-qubit
errors introduced manually are identified by measuring the stabilizers. We
further implement logical Pauli operations with a fidelity of
within the code space. Finally, we realise the decoding circuit and recover the
input state with an overall fidelity of , in total with gates.
Our work demonstrates each key aspect of the code and verifies
the viability of experimental realization of quantum error correcting codes
with superconducting qubits.Comment: 6 pages, 4 figures + Supplementary Material
Quantum Neuronal Sensing of Quantum Many-Body States on a 61-Qubit Programmable Superconducting Processor
Classifying many-body quantum states with distinct properties and phases of
matter is one of the most fundamental tasks in quantum many-body physics.
However, due to the exponential complexity that emerges from the enormous
numbers of interacting particles, classifying large-scale quantum states has
been extremely challenging for classical approaches. Here, we propose a new
approach called quantum neuronal sensing. Utilizing a 61 qubit superconducting
quantum processor, we show that our scheme can efficiently classify two
different types of many-body phenomena: namely the ergodic and localized phases
of matter. Our quantum neuronal sensing process allows us to extract the
necessary information coming from the statistical characteristics of the
eigenspectrum to distinguish these phases of matter by measuring only one
qubit. Our work demonstrates the feasibility and scalability of quantum
neuronal sensing for near-term quantum processors and opens new avenues for
exploring quantum many-body phenomena in larger-scale systems.Comment: 7 pages, 3 figures in the main text, and 13 pages, 13 figures, and 1
table in supplementary material
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