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Angular dependence of Josephson currents in unconventional superconducting junctions
Josephson effect in junctions between unconventional superconductors is
studied theoretically within the model describing the effects of interface
roughness. The particularly important issue of applicability of the frequently
used Sigrist-Rice formula for Josephson current in d-wave superconductor /
insulator / d-wave superconductor junctions is addressed. We show that although
the SR formula is not applicable in the ballistic case, it works well for rough
interfaces when the diffusive normal metal regions exist between the d-wave
superconductor and the insulator. It is shown that the SR approach only takes
into account the component of the d-wave pair potential symmetric with respect
to an inversion around the plane perpendicular to the interface. Similar
formula can be derived for general unconventional superconductors with
arbitrary angular momentum l.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figure
The possibility of Z(4430) resonance structure description in reaction
The possible description of Z(4430) as a pseudoresonance structure in reaction, is considered. The analysis is performed with
single-scattering contribution to elastic scattering via
intermediate energy.Comment: 3 pages, 4 figure
A hydrogenic molecular atmosphere of a neutron star
A model of a hydrogenic content of atmosphere of the isolated neutron star
1E1207.4-5209 is proposed. It is based on the assumption that the main
component in the atmosphere is the exotic molecular ion and that
there exists a magnetic field in the range of G.
Photoionization H_3^{2+} \rar e + 3p and photodissociation H_3^{2+} \rar H +
2p correspond to two absorption features at 0.7 KeV and 1.4 KeV, respectively,
discovered by {\it Chandra} observatory (Sanwal et al, 2002). The model
predicts one more absorption feature at 80-150 eV corresponding to
photodissociation H_3^{2+} \rar H_2^+ + p.Comment: 8 pages, 1 figur
Geometric vs. Dynamical Gates in Quantum Computing Implementations Using Zeeman and Heisenberg Hamiltonians
Quantum computing in terms of geometric phases, i.e. Berry or
Aharonov-Anandan phases, is fault-tolerant to a certain degree. We examine its
implementation based on Zeeman coupling with a rotating field and isotropic
Heisenberg interaction, which describe NMR and can also be realized in quantum
dots and cold atoms. Using a novel physical representation of the qubit basis
states, we construct and Hadamard gates based on Berry and
Aharonov-Anandan phases. For two interacting qubits in a rotating field, we
find that it is always impossible to construct a two-qubit gate based on Berry
phases, or based on Aharonov-Anandan phases when the gyromagnetic ratios of the
two qubits are equal. In implementing a universal set of quantum gates, one may
combine geometric and Hadamard gates and dynamical
gate.Comment: published version, 5 page
Quasiparticle Interface States in Junctions Involving d-Wave Superconductors
Influence of surface pair breaking, barrier transmission and phase difference
on quasiparticle bound states in junctions with d-wave superconductors is
examined. Based on the quasiclassical theory of superconductivity, an approach
is developed to handle interface bound states. It is shown in SIS' junctions
that low energy bound states get their energies reduced by surface pair
breaking, which can be taken into account by introducing an effective order
parameter for each superconductor at the junction barrier. More interestingly,
for the interface bound states near the continuous spectrum the effect of
surface pair breaking may result in a splitting of the bound states. In the
tunneling limit this can lead to a square root dependence of a nonequilibrium
Josephson current on the barrier transmision, which means an enhancement as
compared to the conventional critical current linear in the transmission.
Reduced broadening of bound states in NIS junctions due to surface pair
breaking is found.Comment: 27 pages, Latex fil
Manifestation of superfluidity in an evolving Bose-condensed gas
We study the generation of excitations due to an ''impurity''(static
perturbation) placed into an oscillating Bose-condensed gas in the
time-dependent trapping field. It is shown that there are two regions for the
position of the local perturbation. In the first region the condensate flows
around the ''impurity'' without generation of excitations demonstrating
superfluid properties. In the second region the creation of excitations occurs,
at least within a limited time interval, revealing destruction of
superfluidity. The phenomenon can be studied by measuring the damping of
condensate oscillations at different positions of the ''impurity''
Hypnosis for acute procedural pain: a critical review
Clinical evidence for the effectiveness of hypnosis in the treatment of acute procedural pain was critically evaluated based on reports from randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs). Results from the 29 RCTs meeting inclusion criteria suggest that hypnosis decreases pain compared to standard care and attention control groups and that it is at least as effective as comparable adjunct psychological or behavioral therapies. In addition, applying hypnosis in multiple sessions prior to the day of the procedure produced the highest percentage of significant results. Hypnosis was most effective in minor surgical procedures. However, interpretations are limited by considerable risk of bias. Further studies using minimally effective control conditions and systematic control of intervention dose and timing are required to strengthen conclusions
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