77 research outputs found
Phase Structure of the Interacting Vector Boson Model
The two-fluid Interacting Vector Boson Model (IVBM) with the U(6) as a
dynamical group possesses a rich algebraic structure of physical interesting
subgroups that define its distinct exactly solvable dynamical limits. The
classical images corresponding to different dynamical symmetries are obtained
by means of the coherent state method. The phase structure of the IVBM is
investigated and the following basic phase shapes, connected to a specific
geometric configurations of the ground state, are determined: spherical,
, unstable, O(6), and axially deformed
shape, . The ground state quantum phase transitions
between different phase shapes, corresponding to the different dynamical
symmetries and mixed symmetry case, are investigated.Comment: 9 pages, 10 figure
Energy Systematics of Low-lying Collective States within the Framework of the Interacting Vector Boson Model
In a new application of the algebraic Interacting Vector Boson Model (IVBM),
we exploit the reduction of its Sp(12,R) dynamical symmetry group to Sp(4,R) x
SO(3), which defines basis states with fixed values of the angular momentum L.
The relationship of the latter to $U(6) \subset U(3)x U(2), which is the
rotational limit of the model, means the energy distribution of collective
states with fixed angular momentum can be studied. Results for low-lying
spectra of rare-earth nuclei show that the energies of collective positive
parity states with L=0,2,4,6... lie on second order curves with respect to the
number of collective phonons n or vector bosons N=4n out of which the states
are built. The analysis of this behavior leads to insight regarding the common
nature of collective states, tracking vibrational as well as rotational
features.Comment: 8 pages, 5 figures, 4 table
Coherent responses of resonance atom layer to short optical pulse excitation
Coherent responses of resonance atom layer to short optical pulse excitation
are numerically considered. The inhomogeneous broadening of one-photon
transition, the local field effect, and the substrate dispersion are involved
into analysis. For a certain intensity of incident pulses a strong coherent
interaction in the form of sharp spikes of superradiation is observed in
transmitted radiation. The Lorentz field correction and the substrate
dispersion weaken the effect, providing additional spectral shifts. Specific
features of photon echo in the form of multiple responses to a double or triple
pulse excitation is discussed.Comment: only PDF,15 page
Six-dimensional Davidson potential as a dynamical symmetry of the symplectic Interacting Vector Boson Model
A six-dimensional Davidson potential, introduced within the framework of the
Interacting Vector Boson Model (IVBM), is used to describe nuclei that exhibit
transitional spectra between the purely rotational and vibrational limits of
the theory. The results are shown to relate to a new dynamical symmetry that
starts with the reduction. Exact
solutions for the eigenstates of the model Hamiltonian in the basis defined by
a convenient subgroup chain of SO(6) are obtained. A comparison of the
theoretical results with experimental data for heavy nuclei with transitional
spectra illustrates the applicability of the theory.Comment: 9 pages, 4 figure
Ground-gamma band mixing and evolution of collectivity in even-even neutron-rich nuclei with 40<Z<50
We propose an extended band mixing formalism capable of describing the
ground-gamma band interaction in a wide range of collective spectra beyond the
regions of well deformed nuclei. On this basis we explain the staggering
effects observed in the gamma bands of Mo, Ru and Pd nuclei providing a
consistent interpretation of new experimental data in the neutron rich region.
As a result the systematic behavior of the odd-even staggering effect and some
general characteristics of the spectrum such as the mutual disposition of the
bands, the interaction strength and the band structures is explained as the
manifestation of respective changes in collective dynamics of the system.Comment: 17 pages, 6 figures, 4 table
Pendulum limit, chaos and phase-locking in the dynamics of ac-driven semiconductor superlattices
We describe a limiting case when nonlinear dynamics of an ac-driven
semiconductor superlattice in the miniband transport regime is governed by a
periodically forced and damped pendulum. We find analytically the conditions
for a transition to chaos and consider an influence of temperature on the
effect. We also discuss fractional dc voltage states in a superlattice
originating from phase-locked states of the pendulum.Comment: 8 pages, no figures. Version2 is strongly revised: new physics, more
references. 3 appendixes of this Eprint are absent in the manuscript
submitted to journa
Oriented Matroids -- Combinatorial Structures Underlying Loop Quantum Gravity
We analyze combinatorial structures which play a central role in determining
spectral properties of the volume operator in loop quantum gravity (LQG). These
structures encode geometrical information of the embedding of arbitrary valence
vertices of a graph in 3-dimensional Riemannian space, and can be represented
by sign strings containing relative orientations of embedded edges. We
demonstrate that these signature factors are a special representation of the
general mathematical concept of an oriented matroid. Moreover, we show that
oriented matroids can also be used to describe the topology (connectedness) of
directed graphs. Hence the mathematical methods developed for oriented matroids
can be applied to the difficult combinatorics of embedded graphs underlying the
construction of LQG. As a first application we revisit the analysis of [4-5],
and find that enumeration of all possible sign configurations used there is
equivalent to enumerating all realizable oriented matroids of rank 3, and thus
can be greatly simplified. We find that for 7-valent vertices having no
coplanar triples of edge tangents, the smallest non-zero eigenvalue of the
volume spectrum does not grow as one increases the maximum spin \jmax at the
vertex, for any orientation of the edge tangents. This indicates that, in
contrast to the area operator, considering large \jmax does not necessarily
imply large volume eigenvalues. In addition we give an outlook to possible
starting points for rewriting the combinatorics of LQG in terms of oriented
matroids.Comment: 43 pages, 26 figures, LaTeX. Version published in CQG. Typos
corrected, presentation slightly extende
Current quality of life and its determinants among opiate-dependent individuals five years after starting methadone treatment
This study explores the current QoL of opiate-dependent individuals who started outpatient methadone treatment at least 5 years ago and assesses the influence of demographic, psychosocial, drug and health-related variables on individuals' QoL. Participants (n = 159) were interviewed about their current QoL, psychological distress and severity of drug-related problems, using the Lancashire Quality of Life Profile, the Brief Symptom Inventory and the Addiction Severity Index. Potential determinants of QoL were assessed in a multiple linear regression analysis. Five years after the start of methadone treatment, opiate-dependent individuals report low QoL scores on various domains. No association was found between drug-related variables and QoL, but a significant negative impact of psychological distress was identified. Severity of psychological distress, taking medication for psychological problems and the inability to change one's living situation were associated with lower QoL. Having at least one good friend and a structured daily activity had a significant, positive impact on QoL.
Opiate-dependent individuals' QoL is mainly determined by their psychological well-being and a number of psychosocial variables. These findings highlight the importance of a holistic approach to treatment and support in methadone maintenance treatment, which goes beyond fixing the negative physical consequences of opiate dependence
Effects of hospital facilities on patient outcomes after cancer surgery: an international, prospective, observational study
Background Early death after cancer surgery is higher in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared with in high-income countries, yet the impact of facility characteristics on early postoperative outcomes is unknown. The aim of this study was to examine the association between hospital infrastructure, resource availability, and processes on early outcomes after cancer surgery worldwide.Methods A multimethods analysis was performed as part of the GlobalSurg 3 study-a multicentre, international, prospective cohort study of patients who had surgery for breast, colorectal, or gastric cancer. The primary outcomes were 30-day mortality and 30-day major complication rates. Potentially beneficial hospital facilities were identified by variable selection to select those associated with 30-day mortality. Adjusted outcomes were determined using generalised estimating equations to account for patient characteristics and country-income group, with population stratification by hospital.Findings Between April 1, 2018, and April 23, 2019, facility-level data were collected for 9685 patients across 238 hospitals in 66 countries (91 hospitals in 20 high-income countries; 57 hospitals in 19 upper-middle-income countries; and 90 hospitals in 27 low-income to lower-middle-income countries). The availability of five hospital facilities was inversely associated with mortality: ultrasound, CT scanner, critical care unit, opioid analgesia, and oncologist. After adjustment for case-mix and country income group, hospitals with three or fewer of these facilities (62 hospitals, 1294 patients) had higher mortality compared with those with four or five (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 3.85 [95% CI 2.58-5.75]; p<0.0001), with excess mortality predominantly explained by a limited capacity to rescue following the development of major complications (63.0% vs 82.7%; OR 0.35 [0.23-0.53]; p<0.0001). Across LMICs, improvements in hospital facilities would prevent one to three deaths for every 100 patients undergoing surgery for cancer.Interpretation Hospitals with higher levels of infrastructure and resources have better outcomes after cancer surgery, independent of country income. Without urgent strengthening of hospital infrastructure and resources, the reductions in cancer-associated mortality associated with improved access will not be realised
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