A Renormalization Group Method for Quasi One-dimensional Quantum Hamiltonians

A density-matrix renormalization group (DMRG) method for highly anisotropic two-dimensional systems is presented. The method consists in applying the usual DMRG in two steps. In the first step, a pure one dimensional calculation along the longitudinal direction is made in order to generate a low energy Hamiltonian. In the second step, the anisotropic 2D lattice is obtained by coupling in the transverse direction the 1D Hamiltonians. The method is applied to the anisotropic quantum spin half Heisenberg model on a square lattice.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figure

Topological Change in Mean Convex Mean Curvature Flow

Consider the mean curvature flow of an (n+1)-dimensional, compact, mean convex region in Euclidean space (or, if n<7, in a Riemannian manifold). We prove that elements of the m-th homotopy group of the complementary region can die only if there is a shrinking S^k x R^(n-k) singularity for some k less than or equal to m. We also prove that for each m from 1 to n, there is a nonempty open set of compact, mean convex regions K in R^(n+1) with smooth boundary for which the resulting mean curvature flow has a shrinking S^m x R^(n-m) singularity.Comment: 19 pages. This version includes a new section proving that certain kinds of mean curvature flow singularities persist under arbitrary small perturbations of the initial surface. Newest update (Oct 2013) fixes some bibliographic reference

Thermodynamics of the anisotropic Heisenberg chain calculated by the density matrix renormalization group method

The density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) method is applied to the anisotropic Heisenberg chain at finite temperatures. The free energy of the system is obtained using the quantum transfer matrix which is iteratively enlarged in the imaginary time direction. The magnetic susceptibility and the specific heat are calculated down to T=0.01J and compared with the Bethe ansatz results. The agreement including the logarithmic correction in the magnetic susceptibility at the isotropic point is fairly good.Comment: 4 pages, 3 Postscript figures, REVTeX, to appear in J. Phys. Soc. Jpn. Vol.66 No.8 (1997

Competition Between Stripes and Pairing in a t-t'-J Model

As the number of legs n of an n-leg, t-J ladder increases, density matrix renormalization group calculations have shown that the doped state tends to be characterized by a static array of domain walls and that pairing correlations are suppressed. Here we present results for a t-t'-J model in which a diagonal, single particle, next-near-neighbor hopping t' is introduced. We find that this can suppress the formation of stripes and, for t' positive, enhance the d_{x^2-y^2}-like pairing correlations. The effect of t' > 0 is to cause the stripes to evaporate into pairs and for t' < 0 to evaporate into quasi-particles. Results for n=4 and 6-leg ladders are discussed.Comment: Four pages, four encapsulated figure

A Two-dimensional Infinte System Density Matrix Renormalization Group Algorithm

It has proved difficult to extend the density matrix renormalization group technique to large two-dimensional systems. In this Communication I present a novel approach where the calculation is done directly in two dimensions. This makes it possible to use an infinite system method, and for the first time the fixed point in two dimensions is studied. By analyzing several related blocking schemes I find that there exists an algorithm for which the local energy decreases monotonically as the system size increases, thereby showing the potential feasibility of this method.Comment: 5 pages, 6 figure

Effect of nonmagnetic impurities on stripes in high-Tc cuprates

We perform the numerically exact diagonalization study of the t-J model with nonmagnetic impurities to clarify the relation between Zn impurities and the stripes. By examining the hole-hole correlation function for a two-hole \sqrt{18}x\sqrt{18} cluster with a single impurity, we find that the impurity has a tendency to stabilize vertical charge stripes. This tendency is caused by the gain of the kinetic energy of holes moving along the stripes that are formed avoiding the impurity.Comment: 3 pages including 2 figures. Proceedings for ISS2000 (Tokyo, October 2000). To be published in Physica

Can social prescribing provide the missing link?

Background: The voluntary sector has long been recognised as making an important contribution to individual and community health. In the UK, however, the links between primary health care services and the voluntary and community sector are often underdeveloped. Social prescribing is an innovative approach, which aims to promote the use of the voluntary sector within primary health care. Social prescribing involves the creation of referral pathways that allow primary health care patients with non-clinical needs to be directed to local voluntary services and community groups. Such schemes typically use community development workers with local knowledge who are linked to primary health care settings. Social prescribing therefore has the potential to assist individual patients presenting with social needs to access health resources and social support outside of the National Health Service. Aim: The aim of this paper is to explore the concept of social prescribing and discuss its value as a public health initiative embedded within general practice. Methods: The rationale for social prescribing and existing evidence are briefly reviewed. The paper draws on a case study of a pilot social prescribing scheme based in general practice. Data collected during the development, implementation and evaluation of the scheme are used to illustrate the opportunities and limitations for development in UK primary health care. Findings: The potential for social prescribing to provide a mediating mechanism between different sectors and address social need is discussed. The paper argues that social prescribing can successfully extend the boundaries of traditional general practice through bridging the gap between primary health care and the voluntary sector. The potential for wider health gain is critically examined. The paper concludes that social prescribing not only provides a means to alternative support but also acts as a mechanism to strengthen community–professional partnerships. More research is needed on the benefits to patients and professionals

Temperature Dependence of Spin Correlation and Charge Dynamics in the Stripe Phase of High-T_c Superconductors

We examine the temperature dependence of the electronic states in the stripe phase of high-Tc cuprates by using the t-J model with a potential that stabilizes vertical charge stripes. Charge and spin-correlation functions and optical conductivity are calculated by using finite-temperature Lanczos method. At zero temperature, the antiferromagnetic correlation between a spin in a charge stripe and that in a spin domain adjacent to the stripe is weak, since the charge stripe and the spin domain are almost separated. With increasing temperature, the correlation increases and then decreases toward high temperature. This is in contrast to other correlations that decrease monotonically. From the examination of the charge dynamics, we find that this anomalous temperature dependence of the correlation is the consequence of a crossover from one-dimensional electronic states to two-dimensional ones.Comment: 7 pages in two-column format, 6 figures, to be published in Phys. Rev.

An Attempt to Calculate Energy Eigenvalues in Quantum Systems of Large Sizes

We report an attempt to calculate energy eigenvalues of large quantum systems by the diagonalization of an effectively truncated Hamiltonian matrix. For this purpose we employ a specific way to systematically make a set of orthogonal states from a trial wavefunction and the Hamiltonian. In comparison with the Lanczos method, which is quite powerful if the size of the system is within the memory capacity of computers, our method requires much less memory resources at the cost of the extreme accuracy. In this paper we demonstrate that our method works well in the systems of one-dimensional frustrated spins up to 48 sites, of bosons on a chain up to 32 sites and of fermions on a ladder up to 28 sites. We will see this method enables us to study eigenvalues of these quantum systems within reasonable accuracy.Comment: 17pages, 4figures(eps-files

Microelectromechanical systems vibration powered electromagnetic generator for wireless sensor applications

This paper presents a silicon microgenerator, fabricated using standard silicon micromachining techniques, which converts external ambient vibrations into electrical energy. Power is generated by an electromagnetic transduction mechanism with static magnets positioned on either side of a moving coil, which is located on a silicon structure designed to resonate laterally in the plane of the chip. The volume of this device is approximately 100 mm3. ANSYS finite element analysis (FEA) has been used to determine the optimum geometry for the microgenerator. Electromagnetic FEA simulations using Ansoft’s Maxwell 3D software have been performed to determine the voltage generated from a single beam generator design. The predicted voltage levels of 0.7–4.15 V can be generated for a two-pole arrangement by tuning the damping factor to achieve maximum displacement for a given input excitation. Experimental results from the microgenerator demonstrate a maximum power output of 104 nW for 0.4g (g=9.81 m s1) input acceleration at 1.615 kHz. Other frequencies can be achieved by employing different geometries or material