59 research outputs found
Investigation of adhesive joining strategies for the application of a multi-material light rail vehicle
To meet the high demand for lightweight energy-efficient and safe structures for transport applications, a current state-of-the-art light rail vehicle structure is under development that adopts a multi-material design strategy. This strategy creates the need for advanced multi-material joining technologies. The compatibility of the adhesive with a wide range of material types and the possibility of joining multi-material structures is also a key advantage to its success. In this paper, the feasibility of using either epoxy or polyurethane adhesive joining techniques applied to the multi-material vehicle structure is investigated. Importantly, consideration is given to the effect of variation in bond thickness for both families of structural adhesives. Multi-material adhesively bonded single lap joints with different adhesives of controlled bond thicknesses were manufactured and tested in order to experimentally assess the shear strength and stiffness. The torsional stiffness and natural frequency of the vehicle were modelled using a global two-dimensional finite element model (FEM) with different adhesive properties, and the obtained vehicle performances were further explained by the coupon-level experimental tests. The results showed that the vehicle using polyurethane adhesive with a target bond thickness of 1.0 mm allowed for optimal modal frequency and weight reduction
Quantum stability of self-organized atomic insulator-like states in optical resonators
We investigate a paradigm example of cavity quantum electrodynamics with many
body systems: an ultracold atomic gas inside a pumped optical resonator. In
particular, we study the stability of atomic insulator-like states, confined by
the mechanical potential emerging from the cavity field spatial mode structure.
As in open space, when the optical potential is sufficiently deep, the atomic
gas is in the Mott-like state. Inside the cavity, however, the potential
depends on the atomic distribution, which determines the refractive index of
the medium, thus altering the intracavity field amplitude. We derive the
effective Bose-Hubbard model describing the physics of the system in one
dimension and study the crossover between the superfluid -- Mott insulator
quantum states. We determine the regions of parameters where the atomic
insulator states are stable, and predict the existence of overlapping stability
regions corresponding to competing insulator-like states. Bistable behavior,
controlled by the pump intensity, is encountered in the vicinity of the shifted
cavity resonance.Comment: 13 pages, 6 figures. Replaced with revised version. Accepted for
publication in New J. Phys., special issue "Quantum correlations in tailord
matter
Dilute gas of ultracold two-level atoms inside a cavity; generalized Dicke model
We consider a gas of ultracold two-level atoms confined in a cavity, taking
into account for atomic center-of-mass motion and cavity mode variations. We
use the generalized Dicke model, and analyze separately the cases of a
Gaussian, and a standing wave mode shape. Owing to the interplay between
external motional energies of the atoms and internal atomic and field energies,
the phase-diagrams exhibit novel features not encountered in the standard Dicke
model, such as the existence of first and second order phase transitions
between normal and superradiant phases. Due to the quantum description of
atomic motion, internal and external atomic degrees of freedom are highly
correlated leading to modified normal and superradiant phases.Comment: 10 pages, 7 figure
Typical equilibrium state of an embedded quantum system
We consider an arbitrary quantum system coupled non perturbatively to a large
arbitrary and fully quantum environment. In [G. Ithier and F. Benaych-Georges,
Phys. Rev. A 96, 012108 (2017)] the typicality of the dynamics of such an
embedded quantum system was established for several classes of random
interactions. In other words, the time evolution of its quantum state does not
depend on the microscopic details of the interaction. Focusing at the long time
regime, we use this property to calculate analytically a new partition function
characterizing the stationary state and involving the overlaps between
eigenvectors of a bare and a dressed Hamiltonian. This partition function
provides a new thermodynamical ensemble which includes the microcanonical and
canonical ensembles as particular cases. We check our predictions with
numerical simulations.Comment: 1 figure, 5 pages. This article supersedes the part on the
equilibrium state in arXiv:1510.0435
Limitations on the superposition principle: superselection rules in non-relativistic quantum mechanics
The superposition principle is a very basic ingredient of quantum theory.
What may come as a surprise to many students, and even to many practitioners of
the quantum craft, is tha superposition has limitations imposed by certain
requirements of the theory. The discussion of such limitations arising from the
so-called superselection rules is the main purpose of this paper. Some of their
principal consequences are also discussed. The univalence, mass and particle
number superselection rules of non-relativistic quantum mechanics are also
derived using rather simple methods.Comment: 22 pages, no figure
Bandgaps in the propagation and scattering of surface water waves over cylindrical steps
Here we investigate the propagation and scattering of surface water waves by
arrays of bottom-mounted cylindrical steps. Both periodic and random
arrangements of the steps are considered. The wave transmission through the
arrays is computed using the multiple scattering method based upon a recently
derived formulation. For the periodic case, the results are compared to the
band structure calculation. We demonstrate that complete band gaps can be
obtained in such a system. Furthermore, we show that the randomization of the
location of the steps can significantly reduce the transmission of water waves.
Comparison with other systems is also discussed.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figure
Statistical diagonalization of a random biased Hamiltonian:the case of the eigenvectors
We present a non perturbative calculation technique providing the mixed
moments of the overlaps between the eigenvectors of two large quantum
Hamiltonians: and , where is
deterministic and is random. We apply this method to recover the
second order moments or Local Density Of States in the case of an arbitrary
fixed and a Gaussian . Then we calculate the fourth order
moments of the overlaps in the same setting. Such quantities are crucial for
understanding the local dynamics of a large composite quantum system. In this
case, is the sum of the Hamiltonians of the system subparts and
is an interaction term. We test our predictions with numerical
simulations.Comment: 15 pages, 7 figure
Governing information systems resilience: a case study
Organisational resilience has gained increasing attention in recent years. This research focuses
on an aspect of organisational resilience, i.e., on Information Systems (IS) resilience. To the best
of researchersâ knowledge, there is no study focusing on understanding the decision making
process of senior executives in context to IS resilience in Large Organisations. The paper presents
an in-depth case study of a large New Zealand organisation adapting with the aftermath of crisis,
lessons learnt from them and also proposes a model for IS resilience planning based on IT
governance framework
Top management team decision priorities to drive IS resilience: lessons from Jade Software Corporation
In this paper, we adopt Agency Theory and Weillâs IT Governance framework to investigate the decision
priorities of senior executives in the context of IS resilience planning, which falls under the broader
umbrella of IT governance. Although research has been undertaken on the topics of organizational
resilience, and IT governance, there is a gap in the literature with respect to IS resilience. We report a case
study of the Jade Software Corporation, in which we use Q-methodology to develop a typology of decision
priorities for IS resilience planning. Analysis revealed two types of decision makers, each representing a
unique perspective of IS resilience. These types are discussed, along with implications of findings, a
theoretical framework for IS resilience, and suggestions for future research
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