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Fast Converging Path Integrals for Time-Dependent Potentials I: Recursive Calculation of Short-Time Expansion of the Propagator
In this and subsequent paper arXiv:1011.5185 we develop a recursive approach
for calculating the short-time expansion of the propagator for a general
quantum system in a time-dependent potential to orders that have not yet been
accessible before. To this end the propagator is expressed in terms of a
discretized effective potential, for which we derive and analytically solve a
set of efficient recursion relations. Such a discretized effective potential
can be used to substantially speed up numerical Monte Carlo simulations for
path integrals, or to set up various analytic approximation techniques to study
properties of quantum systems in time-dependent potentials. The analytically
derived results are numerically verified by treating several simple models.Comment: 29 pages, 5 figure
The N=1 triplet vertex operator superalgebras
We introduce a new family of C_2-cofinite N=1 vertex operator superalgebras
SW(m), , which are natural super analogs of the triplet vertex
algebra family W(p), , important in logarithmic conformal field
theory. We classify irreducible SW(m)-modules and discuss logarithmic modules.
We also compute bosonic and fermionic formulas of irreducible SW(m) characters.
Finally, we contemplate possible connections between the category of
SW(m)-modules and the category of modules for the quantum group
U^{small}_q(sl_2), q=e^{\frac{2 \pi i}{2m+1}}, by focusing primarily on
properties of characters and the Zhu's algebra A(SW(m)). This paper is a
continuation of arXiv:0707.1857.Comment: 53 pages; v2: references added; v3: a few changes; v4: final version,
to appear in CM
Perspective on Quantum Bubbles in Microgravity
Progress in understanding quantum systems has been driven by the exploration
of the geometry, topology, and dimensionality of ultracold atomic systems. The
NASA Cold Atom Laboratory (CAL) aboard the International Space Station has
enabled the study of ultracold atomic bubbles, a terrestrially-inaccessible
topology. Proof-of-principle bubble experiments have been performed on CAL with
an rf-dressing technique; an alternate technique (dual-species
interaction-driven bubbles) has also been proposed. Both techniques can drive
discovery in the next decade of fundamental physics research in microgravity.Comment: 17 pages, 2 figure
Geometric Resonances in Bose-Einstein Condensates with Two- and Three-Body Interactions
We investigate geometric resonances in Bose-Einstein condensates by solving
the underlying time-dependent Gross-Pitaevskii equation for systems with two-
and three-body interactions in an axially-symmetric harmonic trap. To this end,
we use a recently developed analytical method [Phys. Rev. A 84, 013618 (2011)],
based on both a perturbative expansion and a Poincar\'e-Lindstedt analysis of a
Gaussian variational approach, as well as a detailed numerical study of a set
of ordinary differential equations for variational parameters. By changing the
anisotropy of the confining potential, we numerically observe and analytically
describe strong nonlinear effects: shifts in the frequencies and mode coupling
of collective modes, as well as resonances. Furthermore, we discuss in detail
the stability of a Bose-Einstein condensate in the presence of an attractive
two-body interaction and a repulsive three-body interaction. In particular, we
show that a small repulsive three-body interaction is able to significantly
extend the stability region of the condensate.Comment: 27 pages, 13 figure
Brain death and postmortem organ donation: Report of a questionnaire from the CENTER-TBI study
Background: We aimed to investigate the extent of the agreement on practices around brain death and postmortem organ donation. Methods: Investigators from 67 Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury (CENTER-TBI) study centers completed several questionnaires (response rate: 99%). Results: Regarding practices around brain death, we found agreement on the clinical evaluation (prerequisites and neurological assessment) for brain death determination (BDD) in 100% of the centers. However, ancillary tests were required for BDD in 64% of the centers. BDD for nondonor patients was deemed mandatory in 18% of the centers before withdrawing life-sustaining measures (LSM). Also, practices around postmortem organ donation varied. Organ donation after circulatory arrest was forbidden in 45% of the centers. When withdrawal of LSM was contemplated, in 67% of centers the patients with a ventricular drain in situ had this removed, either sometimes or all of the time. Conclusions: This study showed both agreement and some regional differences regarding practices around brain death and postmortem organ donation. We hope our results help quantify and understand potential differences, and provide impetus for current dialogs toward further harmonization of practices around brain death and postmortem organ donation
Cold atoms in space: community workshop summary and proposed road-map
We summarise the discussions at a virtual Community Workshop on Cold Atoms in Space concerning the status of cold atom technologies, the prospective scientific and societal opportunities offered by their deployment in space, and the developments needed before cold atoms could be operated in space. The cold atom technologies discussed include atomic clocks, quantum gravimeters and accelerometers, and atom interferometers. Prospective applications include metrology, geodesy and measurement of terrestrial mass change due to, e.g., climate change, and fundamental science experiments such as tests of the equivalence principle, searches for dark matter, measurements of gravitational waves and tests of quantum mechanics. We review the current status of cold atom technologies and outline the requirements for their space qualification, including the development paths and the corresponding technical milestones, and identifying possible pathfinder missions to pave the way for missions to exploit the full potential of cold atoms in space. Finally, we present a first draft of a possible road-map for achieving these goals, that we propose for discussion by the interested cold atom, Earth Observation, fundamental physics and other prospective scientific user communities, together with the European Space Agency (ESA) and national space and research funding agencies
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Cold atoms in space: community workshop summary and proposed road-map
We summarise the discussions at a virtual Community Workshop on Cold Atoms in Space concerning the status of cold atom technologies, the prospective scientific and societal opportunities offered by their deployment in space, and the developments needed before cold atoms could be operated in space. The cold atom technologies discussed include atomic clocks, quantum gravimeters and accelerometers, and atom interferometers. Prospective applications include metrology, geodesy and measurement of terrestrial mass change due to, e.g., climate change, and fundamental science experiments such as tests of the equivalence principle, searches for dark matter, measurements of gravitational waves and tests of quantum mechanics. We review the current status of cold atom technologies and outline the requirements for their space qualification, including the development paths and the corresponding technical milestones, and identifying possible pathfinder missions to pave the way for missions to exploit the full potential of cold atoms in space. Finally, we present a first draft of a possible road-map for achieving these goals, that we propose for discussion by the interested cold atom, Earth Observation, fundamental physics and other prospective scientific user communities, together with the European Space Agency (ESA) and national space and research funding agencies
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