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Non-Extensive Quantum Statistics with Particle - Hole Symmetry
Based on Tsallis entropy and the corresponding deformed exponential function,
generalized distribution functions for bosons and fermions have been used since
a while. However, aiming at a non-extensive quantum statistics further
requirements arise from the symmetric handling of particles and holes
(excitations above and below the Fermi level). Naive replacements of the
exponential function or cut and paste solutions fail to satisfy this symmetry
and to be smooth at the Fermi level at the same time. We solve this problem by
a general ansatz dividing the deformed exponential to odd and even terms and
demonstrate that how earlier suggestions, like the kappa- and q-exponential
behave in this respect
Calibration of shielded microwave probes using bulk dielectrics
A stripline-type near-field microwave probe is microfabricated for microwave
impedance microscopy. Unlike the poorly shielded coplanar probe that senses the
sample tens of microns away, the stripline structure removes the stray fields
from the cantilever body and localizes the interaction only around the
focused-ion beam deposited Pt tip. The approaching curve of an oscillating tip
toward bulk dielectrics can be quantitatively simulated and fitted to the
finite-element analysis result. The peak signal of the approaching curve is a
measure of the sample dielectric constant and can be used to study unknown bulk
materials.Comment: 10 pages, 3 figure
Data acquisition and path selection decision making for an autonomous roving vehicle
Problems related to the guidance of an autonomous rover for unmanned planetary exploration were investigated. Topics included in these studies were: simulation on an interactive graphics computer system of the Rapid Estimation Technique for detection of discrete obstacles; incorporation of a simultaneous Bayesian estimate of states and inputs in the Rapid Estimation Scheme; development of methods for estimating actual laser rangefinder errors and their application to date provided by Jet Propulsion Laboratory; and modification of a path selection system simulation computer code for evaluation of a hazard detection system based on laser rangefinder data
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