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Exact quantum dynamics of XXZ central spin problems
We obtain analytically close forms of benchmark quantum dynamics of the
collapse and revival (CR), reduced density matrix, Von Neumann entropy, and
fidelity for the XXZ central spin problem. These quantities characterize the
quantum decoherence and entanglement of the system with few to many bath spins,
and for a short to infinitely long time evolution. For the homogeneous central
spin problem, the effective magnetic field , coupling constant and
longitudinal interaction significantly influence the time scales of
the quantum dynamics of the central spin and the bath, providing a tunable
resource for quantum metrology. Under the resonance condition , the
location of the -th revival peak in time reaches a simple relation for a large . For , and a
small polarization in the initial spin coherent state, our analytical result
for the CR recovers the known expression found in the Jaynes-Cummings model,
thus building up an exact dynamical connection between the central spin
problems and the light-matter interacting systems in quantum nonlinear optics.
In addition, the CR dynamics is robust to a moderate inhomogeneity of the
coupling amplitudes, while disappearing at strong inhomogeneity.Comment: added new result on inhomogeneous central spin problem and added new
references and supplementary material, 6 pages + 15 pages; 4 figures + 14
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Universal Properties of Fermi Gases in One-dimension
In this Rapid Communication, we investigate the universal properties of a
spin-polarized two-component Fermi gas in one dimension (1D) using Bethe
ansatz. We discuss the quantum phases and phase transitions by obtaining exact
results for the equation of state, the contact, the magnetic susceptibility and
the contact susceptibility, giving a precise understanding of the 1D analogue
of the Bose-Einstein condensation and Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer crossover in
three dimension (3D) and the associated universal magnetic properties. In
particular, we obtain the exact form of the magnetic susceptibility at low temperatures, where is the
energy gap and is the temperature. Moreover, we establish exact upper and
lower bounds for the relation between polarization and the contact for
both repulsive and attractive Fermi gases. Our findings emphasize the role of
the pair fluctuations in strongly interacting 1D fermion systems that can shed
light on higher dimensions.Comment: 4 figures, the main pape
4-Tosyl-1-oxa-4-azaspiro[4.5]deca-6,9-dien-8-one
In the molecule of the title compound, C15H15NO4S, the two six-membered rings are almost parallel to each other [dihedral angle = 1.87 (9)°] and perpendicular to the mean plane through the five-membered ring [dihedral angles of 89.98 (10) and 89.04 (10)°]. The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular C—H⋯O hydrogen-bonding interactions
Anti-influenza virus effect of aqueous extracts from dandelion
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human influenza is a seasonal disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Anti-flu Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has played a significant role in fighting the virus pandemic. In TCM, dandelion is a commonly used ingredient in many therapeutic remedies, either alone or in conjunction with other natural substances. Evidence suggests that dandelion is associated with a variety of pharmacological activities. In this study, we evaluated anti-influenza virus activity of an aqueous extract from dandelion, which was tested for in vitro antiviral activity against influenza virus type A, human A/PR/8/34 and WSN (H1N1).</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Results obstained using antiviral assays, minigenome assay and real-time reverse transcription-PCR analysis showed that 0.625-5 mg/ml of dandelion extracts inhibited infections in Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells or Human lung adenocarcinoma cell line (A549) of PR8 or WSN viruses, as well as inhibited polymerase activity and reduced virus nucleoprotein (NP) RNA level. The plant extract did not exhibit any apparent negative effects on cell viability, metabolism or proliferation at the effective dose. This result is consistent with the added advantage of lacking any reported complications of the plant's utility in traditional medicine over several centuries.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>The antiviral activity of dandelion extracts indicates that a component or components of these extracts possess anti-influenza virus properties. Mechanisms of reduction of viral growth in MDCK or A549 cells by dandelion involve inhibition on virus replication.</p
Inhibitory effect of aqueous dandelion extract on HIV-1 replication and reverse transcriptase activity
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is an immunosuppressive disease that results in life-threatening opportunistic infections. The general problems in current therapy include the constant emergence of drug-resistant HIV strains, adverse side effects and the unavailability of treatments in developing countries. Natural products from herbs with the abilities to inhibit HIV-1 life cycle at different stages, have served as excellent sources of new anti-HIV-1 drugs. In this study, we aimed to investigate the anti-HIV-1 activity of aqueous dandelion extract.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The pseudotyped HIV-1 virus has been utilized to explore the anti-HIV-1 activity of dandelion, the level of HIV-1 replication was assessed by the percentage of GFP-positive cells. The inhibitory effect of the dandelion extract on reverse transcriptase activity was assessed by the reverse transcriptase assay kit.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Compared to control values obtained from cells infected without treatment, the level of HIV-1 replication and reverse transcriptase activity were decreased in a dose-dependent manner. The data suggest that dandelion extract has a potent inhibitory activity against HIV-1 replication and reverse transcriptase activity. The identification of HIV-1 antiviral compounds from <it>Taraxacum officinale </it>should be pursued.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>The dandelion extract showed strong activity against HIV-1 RT and inhibited both the HIV-1 vector and the hybrid-MoMuLV/MoMuSV retrovirus replication. These findings provide additional support for the potential therapeutic efficacy of <it>Taraxacum officinale</it>. Extracts from this plant may be regarded as another starting point for the development of an antiretroviral therapy with fewer side effects.</p
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