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    Binomial coefficients, Catalan numbers and Lucas quotients

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    Let pp be an odd prime and let a,ma,m be integers with a>0a>0 and m≑̸0(modp)m \not\equiv0\pmod p. In this paper we determine βˆ‘k=0paβˆ’1(2kk+d)/mk\sum_{k=0}^{p^a-1}\binom{2k}{k+d}/m^k mod p2p^2 for d=0,1d=0,1; for example, βˆ‘k=0paβˆ’1(2kk)mk≑(m2βˆ’4mpa)+(m2βˆ’4mpaβˆ’1)upβˆ’(m2βˆ’4mp)(modp2),\sum_{k=0}^{p^a-1}\frac{\binom{2k}k}{m^k}\equiv\left(\frac{m^2-4m}{p^a}\right)+\left(\frac{m^2-4m}{p^{a-1}}\right)u_{p-(\frac{m^2-4m}{p})}\pmod{p^2}, where (βˆ’)(-) is the Jacobi symbol, and {un}nβ©Ύ0\{u_n\}_{n\geqslant0} is the Lucas sequence given by u0=0u_0=0, u1=1u_1=1 and un+1=(mβˆ’2)unβˆ’unβˆ’1u_{n+1}=(m-2)u_n-u_{n-1} for n=1,2,3,…n=1,2,3,\ldots. As an application, we determine βˆ‘0<k<pa, k≑r(modpβˆ’1)Ck\sum_{0<k<p^a,\, k\equiv r\pmod{p-1}}C_k modulo p2p^2 for any integer rr, where CkC_k denotes the Catalan number (2kk)/(k+1)\binom{2k}k/(k+1). We also pose some related conjectures.Comment: 24 pages. Correct few typo

    Projection Measurement of the Maximally Entangled N-Photon State for a Demonstration of N-Photon de Broglie Wavelength

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    We construct a projection measurement process for the maximally entangled N-photon state (the NOON-state) with only linear optical elements and photodetectors. This measurement process will give null result for any N-photon state that is orthogonal to the NOON state. We examine the projection process in more detail for N=4 by applying it to a four-photon state from type-II parametric down-conversion. This demonstrates an orthogonal projection measurement with a null result. This null result corresponds to a dip in a generalized Hong-Ou-Mandel interferometer for four photons. We find that the depth of the dip in this arrangement can be used to distinguish a genuine entangled four-photon state from two separate pairs of photons. We next apply the NOON state projection measurement to a four-photon superposition state from two perpendicularly oriented type-I parametric down-conversion processes. A successful NOON state projection is demonstrated with the appearance of the four-photon de Broglie wavelength in the interference fringe pattern.Comment: 8 pages, 3 figures, new title, some content change, replaced Fig.

    Super congruences and Euler numbers

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    Let p>3p>3 be a prime. We prove that βˆ‘k=0pβˆ’1(2kk)/2k=(βˆ’1)(pβˆ’1)/2βˆ’p2Epβˆ’3(modp3),\sum_{k=0}^{p-1}\binom{2k}{k}/2^k=(-1)^{(p-1)/2}-p^2E_{p-3} (mod p^3), βˆ‘k=1(pβˆ’1)/2(2kk)/k=(βˆ’1)(p+1)/28/3βˆ—pEpβˆ’3(modp2),\sum_{k=1}^{(p-1)/2}\binom{2k}{k}/k=(-1)^{(p+1)/2}8/3*pE_{p-3} (mod p^2), βˆ‘k=0(pβˆ’1)/2(2kk)2/16k=(βˆ’1)(pβˆ’1)/2+p2Epβˆ’3(modp3)\sum_{k=0}^{(p-1)/2}\binom{2k}{k}^2/16^k=(-1)^{(p-1)/2}+p^2E_{p-3} (mod p^3), where E_0,E_1,E_2,... are Euler numbers. Our new approach is of combinatorial nature. We also formulate many conjectures concerning super congruences and relate most of them to Euler numbers or Bernoulli numbers. Motivated by our investigation of super congruences, we also raise a conjecture on 7 new series for Ο€2\pi^2, Ο€βˆ’2\pi^{-2} and the constant K:=βˆ‘k>0(k/3)/k2K:=\sum_{k>0}(k/3)/k^2 (with (-) the Jacobi symbol), two of which are βˆ‘k=1∞(10kβˆ’3)8k/(k3(2kk)2(3kk))=Ο€2/2\sum_{k=1}^\infty(10k-3)8^k/(k^3\binom{2k}{k}^2\binom{3k}{k})=\pi^2/2 and \sum_{k>0}(15k-4)(-27)^{k-1}/(k^3\binom{2k}{k}^2\binom{3k}k)=K.$

    Thickness dependent magnetotransport in ultra-thin manganite films

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    To understand the near-interface magnetism in manganites, uniform, ultra-thin films of La_{0.67}Sr_{0.33}MnO_3 were grown epitaxially on single crystal (001) LaAlO_3 and (110) NdGaO_3 substrates. The temperature and magnetic field dependent film resistance is used to probe the film's structural and magnetic properties. A surface and/or interface related dead-layer is inferred from the thickness dependent resistance and magnetoresistance. The total thickness of the dead layer is estimated to be ∼30A˚\sim 30 \AA for films on NdGaO_3 and ∼50A˚\sim 50 \AA for films on LaAlO_3.Comment: 11 pages, 4 figure
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