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Symmetry breaking as the origin of zero-differential resistance states of a 2DEG in strong magnetic fields
Zero resistance differential states have been observed in two-dimensional
electron gases (2DEG) subject to a magnetic field and a strong dc current. In a
recent work we presented a model to describe the nonlinear transport regime of
this phenomenon. From the analysis of the differential resistivity and the
longitudinal voltage we predicted the formation of negative differential
resistivity states, although these states are known to be unstable. Based on
our model, we derive an analytical approximated expression for the
Voltage-Current characteristics, that captures the main elements of the
problem. The result allow us to construct an energy functional for the system.
In the zero temperature limit, the system presents a quantum phase transition,
with the control parameter given by the magnetic field. It is noted that above
a threshold value (), the symmetry is spontaneously broken. At
sufficiently high magnetic field and low temperature the model predicts a phase
with a non-vanishing permanent current; this is a novel phase that has not been
observed so far.Comment: 6 pages, 2 figure
Variable O VI and N V emission from the X-ray binary LMC X-3 : heating of the black hole companion
Based on high-resolution ultraviolet spectroscopy obtained with the Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) and the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph, we present new detections of Ovi and Nv emission from the black hole X-ray binary (XRB) system LMCX-3. We also update the ephemeris of the XRB using recent radial velocity measurements obtained with the echelle spectrograph on the Magellan-Clay telescope. We observe significant velocity variability of the UV emission, and we find that the Ovi and Nv emission velocities follow the optical velocity curve of the XRB. Moreover, the Ovi and Nv intensities regularly decrease between binary phase=0.5 and 1.0, which suggests that the source of the UV emission is increasingly occulted as the B star in the XRB moves from superior to inferior conjunction. These trends suggest that illumination of the B star atmosphere by the intense X-ray emission from the accreting black hole creates a hot spot on one side of the B star, and this hot spot is the origin of the Ovi and Nv emission. However, the velocity semiamplitude of the ultraviolet emission, K-UV approximate to 180 km s(-1), is lower than the optical semiamplitude; this difference could be due to rotation of the B star. Comparison of the FUSE observations taken in 2001 November and 2004 April shows a significant change in the Ovi emission characteristics: in the 2001 data, the Ovi region shows both broad and narrow emission features, while in 2004 only the narrow Ovi emission is clearly present. Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer data show that the XRB was in a high/soft state in the 2001 November epoch but was in a transitional state in 2004 April, so the shape of the X-ray spectrum might change the properties of the region illuminated on the B star and thus change the broad versus narrow characteristics of the UV emission. If our hypothesis about the origin of the highly ionized emission is correct, then careful analysis of the emission occultation could, in principle, constrain the inclination of the XRB and the mass of the black hole
Estoque de carbono e nitrogênio e emissão de N2O em diferentes usos do solo na Mata Atlântica.
Extended Weyl Calculus and Application to the Phase-Space Schr\"{o}dinger Equation
We show that the Schr\"{o}dinger equation in phase space proposed by
Torres-Vega and Frederick is canonical in the sense that it is a natural
consequence of the extended Weyl calculus obtained by letting the Heisenberg
group act on functions (or half-densities) defined on phase space. This allows
us, in passing, to solve rigorously the TF equation for all quadratic
Hamiltonians.Comment: To appear in J. Phys. A: Math. and genera
Radio and X-ray images of SNR G18.8+0.3 interacting with molecular clouds
New HI images from the VLA Galactic Plane Survey (VGPS) show clear absorption
features associated with the supernova remnant (SNR) G18.8+0.3. High-resolution
CO images reveal that molecular clouds overlap the radio filaments of
G18.8+0.3. The CO emission spectrum over the full velocity range in the
direction of G18.8+0.3 shows two molecular components with high
brightness-temperatureand three molecular components with low
brightness-temperature, all with respective HI absorption. This implies that
these clouds are in front of G18.8+0.3. In the HI images, the highest velocity
absorption feature seen against the continuum image of G18.8+0.3 is at 129 km
s, which corresponds to the tangent point in this direction. This yields
a lower distance limit of 6.9 kpc for G18.8+0.3. Absence of absorption at
negative velocities gives an upper distance limit of 15 kpc. The broadened
profile at 205 km s in the CO emission spectra is a strong
indicator of a possible SNR/CO cloud interaction. Thus, G18.8+0.3 is likely to
be at the distance of about 12 kpc. The upper mass limit and mean density of
the giant CO cloud at 205 km s are \sim 6 \times 10^{5} M_{\odot}
and \sim 2 \times 10^{2} cm^{-3}. We find an atomic hydrogen column density in
front of G18.8+0.3 of \sim 2 \times 10^{22} cm^{-2}. The ROSAT PSPC
observations show a diffuse X-ray enhancement apparently associated with part
of the radio shell of G18.8+0.3. Assuming an association, the unabsorbed flux
is 2.2 \times10^{-12} erg cm^{-2} s^{-1}, suggesting an intrinsic luminosity of
3.6 \times 10^{34} erg s^{-1} for G18.8+0.3.Comment: 8 pages, 6 figures, two tables, accepted by A&
Complex odontoma: a case report with micro-computed tomography findings
Odontomas are the most common benign tumors of odontogenic origin. They are normally diagnosed on routine radiographs, due to the absence of symptoms. Histopathologic evaluation confirms the diagnosis especially in cases of complex odontoma, which may be confused during radiographic examination with an osteoma or other highly calcified bone lesions. The micro-CT is a new technology that enables three-dimensional analysis with better spatial resolution compared with cone beam computed tomography. Another great advantage of this technology is that the sample does not need special preparation or destruction in the sectioned area as in histopathologic evaluation. An odontoma with CBCT and microtomography images is presented in a 26-year-old man. It was first observed on panoramic radiographs and then by CBCT. The lesion and the impacted third molar were surgically excised using a modified Neumann approach. After removal, it was evaluated by histopathology and microtomography to confirm the diagnostic hypothesis. According to the results, micro-CT enabled the assessment of the sample similar to histopathology, without destruction of the sample. With further development, micro-CT could be a powerful diagnostic tool in future research.Odontomas are the most common benign tumors of odontogenic origin. They are normally diagnosed on routine radiographs, due to the absence of symptoms. Histopathologic evaluation confirms the diagnosis especially in cases of complex odontoma, which may be confused during radiographic examination with an osteoma or other highly calcified bone lesions. The micro-CT is a new technology that enables three-dimensional analysis with better spatial resolution compared with cone beam computed tomography. Another great advantage of this technology is that the sample does not need special preparation or destruction in the sectioned area as in histopathologic evaluation. An odontoma with CBCT and microtomography images is presented in a 26-year-old man. It was first observed on panoramic radiographs and then by CBCT. The lesion and the impacted third molar were surgically excised using a modified Neumann approach. After removal, it was evaluated by histopathology and microtomography to confirm the diagnostic hypothesis. According to the results, micro-CT enabled the assessment of the sample similar to histopathology, without destruction of the sample. With further development, micro-CT could be a powerful diagnostic tool in future researc
Computing bubble-points of CO<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub> gas mixtures in ionic liquids from Monte Carlo simulations
Experimental Quantum Cryptography with Qutrits
We produce two identical keys using, for the first time, entangled trinary
quantum systems (qutrits) for quantum key distribution. The advantage of
qutrits over the normally used binary quantum systems is an increased coding
density and a higher security margin. The qutrits are encoded into the orbital
angular momentum of photons, namely Laguerre-Gaussian modes with azimuthal
index l +1, 0 and -1, respectively. The orbital angular momentum is controlled
with phase holograms. In an Ekert-type protocol the violation of a
three-dimensional Bell inequality verifies the security of the generated keys.
A key is obtained with a qutrit error rate of approximately 10 %.Comment: New version includes additional references and a few minor changes to
the manuscrip
Pricing and quality investments in a mixed brown-green product market
Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) has assumed
a position of prominence for academics and industry over the last two
decades. The sustainability literature shows that typically manufacturers aim to optimize their pricing and greening level decisions in a mixed
(green and brown) consumer market. In this work, we capture a manufacturer’s classic dilemma on the pricing of green and brown products,
and greening investments, while subject to budget constraint. We compute and analyze the variations of optimal decisions over time. Our findings underscore the importance of investing in greening technologies and
learning for the survival of green products. Furthermore, we show that
a manufacturer’s optimal pricing strategy is to enter the market with
a lower price for the green product and to increase it over time, eventually, surpassing the price for the brown product. Our analysis reveals
that the greening level attraction can nullify the effect of a high price on
the green product, resulting in higher green demand than brown. Higher
green product demand is a win-win situation for both the manufacturer
and the environment
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