Electric field induced strong localization of electrons on solid hydrogen surface: possible applications to quantum computing

Two-dimensional electron system on the liquid helium surface is one of the leading candidates for constructing large analog quantum computers (P.M. Platzman and M.I. Dykman, Science 284, 1967 (1999)). Similar electron systems on the surfaces of solid hydrogen or solid neon may have some important advantages with respect to electrons on liquid helium in quantum computing applications, such as larger state separation $\Delta E$, absence of propagating capillary waves (or ripplons), smaller vapor pressure, etc. As a result, it may operate at higher temperatures. Surface roughness is the main hurdle to overcome in building a realistic quantum computer using these states. Electric field induced strong localization of surface electrons is shown to be a convenient tool to characterize surface roughness.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figure

Development of human capital in the system of economic categories of work

Today, human capital is one of the main factors in the formation of the knowledge economy, which is the highest stage in the development of an innovative, post-industrial economy. The development of intellectual and spiritual capabilities of a person, as well as the accumulation of human capital, which has a strong influence on the productivity and quality of labor, becomes one of the priorities for the future development of the state. This article discusses the development of human capital in the system of economic categories of labor.peer-reviewe

Giant piezoelectric response in textured piezoceramics with tetragonal tungsten bronze structure

This work was supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation (research projects No. 3.1649.2017/4.6 and № 3.6439.2017)

PRODUCTION OF THIN CERAMIC FILMS BY AEROSOL DEPOSITION

The aerosol deposition method is designed for the formation of ceramic films for various purposes without the need for further sintering. The study examines the influence of various parameters on the quality of the film.Работа выполнена в соответствии с государственным заданием Института химии твердого тела УрО РАН (тема № АААА-А19-119031890026-6)

The wireless charging system for mining electric locomotives

The electric vehicles development has a high potential for energy saving: an energy-saving traffic control can reduce energy resource consumption, and integration with the power grid provides the ability of daily load pattern adjustment. These features are also relevant for underground mining. The critical element of vehicle-to-grid integration is the charging infrastructure, where wireless charging is promising to develop. The implementation of such systems in underground mining is associated with energy efficiency issues and explosion safety. The article discusses the development and research of a wireless charging system for mining electric locomotive A-5.5-600-U5. The analytic hierarchy process is used for justification of the circuitry and design solution by a comparison of different technical solutions based on energy efficiency and safety criteria. A complex computer model of the wireless charging system has been developed that gives the transients in the electrical circuit of a wireless charging system and the high-frequency field density distribution near the transmitting and receiving coils in a 3D setting. An approach to ignition risk evaluation based on the analysis of high-frequency field density in the charging area between the coils of the wireless charging system is proposed. The approach using a complex computer model is applied to the developed system. The study showed that the wireless charging system for mining electric locomotives operating in the gaseous-and-dusty mine is technically feasible and there are designs in which it is explosion safe

Quality of colonoscopy in an emerging country: A prospective, multicentre study in Russia

Background: The quality of colonoscopy has been related to a higher risk of interval cancer, and this issue has been addressed extensively in developed countries. The aim of our study was to explore the main quality indicators of colonoscopy in a large emerging country. Methods: Consecutive patients referred for colonoscopy in 14 centres were prospectively included between July and October 2014. Before colonoscopy, several clinical and demographic variables were collected. Main quality indicators (i.e. caecal intubation rate, (advanced) adenoma detection rate, rate of adequate cleansing and sedation) were collected. Data were analysed at per patient and per centre level (only for those with at least 100 cases). Factors associated with caecal intubation rate and adenoma detection rate were explored at multivariate analysis. Results: A total of 8829 (males: 35%; mean age: 57 + 14 years) patients were included, with 11 centres enrolling at least 100 patients. Screening (including non-alarm symptoms) accounted for 59% (5188/8829) of the indications. Sedation and split preparation were used in 26% (2294/8829) and 25% (2187/8829) of the patients. Caecal intubation was achieved in 7616 patients (86%), and it was ≥85% in 8/11 (73%) centres. Adenoma detection rate was 18% (1550/8829), and it was higher than 20% in five (45%) centres, whilst it was lower than 10% in four (33%) centres. At multivariate analysis, age (OR: 1.020, 95% CI: 1.015–1.024), male sex (OR: 1.2, 95% CI: 1.1–1.3), alarm symptoms (OR: 1.8, 95% CI: 1.7–2), split preparation (OR: 1.4, 95% CI: 1.2–1.6), caecal intubation rate (OR: 1.6, 95% CI: 1.3–1.9) and withdrawal time measurement (OR: 1.2, 95% CI: 1.6–2.1) were predictors of a higher adenoma detection rate, while adequate preparation (OR: 3.4: 95% CI: 2.9–3.9) and sedation (OR: 1.3; 95% CI: 1.1–1.6) were the strongest predictors of caecal intubation rate. Conclusions: According to our study, there is a substantial intercentre variability in the main quality indicators. Overall, the caecal intubation rate appears to be acceptable in most centres, whilst the overall level of adenoma detection appears low, with less than half of the centres being higher than 20%. Educational and quality assurance programs, including higher rates of sedation and split regimen of preparation, may be necessary to increase the key quality indicators

Dynamics of the north western coast of the azov sea

UA: Современная динамика склонов и побережья морей как отображение общего мобилизма литосферы, взаимодействия основных оболочек Земли под влиянием космических, планетарных, региональных и локальных факторов является актуальной научной и практической проблемой. В цепочке геолого-геоморфологических процессов склоновые гравитационные процессы являются наиболее активным звеном и непосредственно влияют на жизнедеятельность человека. В свою очередь, хозяйственная деятельность человека вносит существенные изменения в процесс эволюции геологической среды, в том числе в характер протекания склоновых процессов. EN: Development of slope gravity processes on the coast of the Sea of Azov is a serious environmental and geological problem and requires topical engineering and geological research and solutions. Slope gravitational processes adversely affect the state of the soil layer, causing erosion and washing away of soils, contribute to siltation and contamination of water bodies. Movements on the slopes cause destruction of economic objects, residential buildings, loss of agricultural land. To prevent the negative consequences of slope processes, their deep and systematic study is necessary

Опыт лечения пациента с некротизирующей инфекцией мягких тканей, осложненной сепсисом

The authors describe their experience in a successful treatment of a patient with necrotizing infection of lower limb soft tissues complicated by sepsis. Their comprehensive approach included two-stage surgical intervention and medicamentous therapy. As a result, the patient has completely recovered.В статье представлен опыт успешного лечения пациента с некротизирующей инфекцией мягких тканей нижней конечности, осложненной сепсисом. Продемонстрирован комплексный подход, включающий двухэтапное хирургическое лечение и медикаментозную терапию, в результате чего удалось достигнуть полного выздоровления больного

DEVELOPMENT OF А RIBBON WIND POWER STATION

The article describes a ribbon wind power plant, belonging to the class of the wind turbine rotor. A feature of the installation is inclined rotation axis and a number of standardized modules. A distinctive feature is the modularity of wind turbines, the ability to create an installation of any capacity from tens of watts for domestic use up to tens of kW for settlements, infrastructure and various anti-crisis objectives.В статье описана ленточно-винтовая ветроэнергетическая установка, относящаяся к классу роторных ВЭУ. Особенностью установки является наклонная ось вращения и ряд унифицированных модулей. Отличительной чертой ВЭУ является модульность, т. е. возможность создания установки любой мощности в диапазоне от десятков Вт для бытовых нужд до десятков кВт для населенных пунктов, объектов инфраструктуры и различных антикризисных целей

Search for directional associations between Baikal Gigaton Volume Detector neutrino-induced cascades and high-energy astrophysical sources

Baikal-GVD has recently published its first measurement of the diffuse astrophysical neutrino flux, performed using high-energy cascade-like events. We further explore the Baikal-GVD cascade dataset collected in 2018-2022, with the aim to identify possible associations between the Baikal-GVD neutrinos and known astrophysical sources. We leverage the relatively high angular resolution of the Baikal-GVD neutrino telescope (2-3 deg.), made possible by the use of liquid water as the detection medium, enabling the study of astrophysical point sources even with cascade events. We estimate the telescope's sensitivity in the cascade channel for high-energy astrophysical sources and refine our analysis prescriptions using Monte-Carlo simulations. We primarily focus on cascades with energies exceeding 100 TeV, which we employ to search for correlation with radio-bright blazars. Although the currently limited neutrino sample size provides no statistically significant effects, our analysis suggests a number of possible associations with both extragalactic and Galactic sources. Specifically, we present an analysis of an observed triplet of neutrino candidate events in the Galactic plane, focusing on its potential connection with certain Galactic sources, and discuss the coincidence of cascades with several bright and flaring blazars.Comment: 10 pages, 3 figure