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Self-localization of composite spin-lattice polarons
Self-localization of holes in the Holstein t-J model is studied in the
adiabatic limit using exact diagonalization and the retraceable path
approximation. It is shown that the critical electron-phonon coupling \lambda_c
decreases with increasing J and that this behavior is determined mainly by the
incoherent rather than by the coherent motion of the hole. The obtained spin
correlation functions in the localized region can be understood within a
percolation picture where antiferromagnetic order can persist up to a
substantial hole doping. These results restrict the possibility of
self-localization of holes in lightly doped cuprates.Comment: 4 pages, 5 figure
Pairs of Languages Closed under Shuffle Projection
Shuffle projection is motivated by the verification of safety properties of
special parameterized systems. Basic definitions and properties, especially
related to alphabetic homomorphisms, are presented. The relation between
iterated shuffle products and shuffle projections is shown. A special class of
multi-counter automata is introduced, to formulate shuffle projection in terms
of computations of these automata represented by transductions. This
reformulation of shuffle projection leads to construction principles for pairs
of languages closed under shuffle projection. Additionally, it is shown that
under certain conditions these transductions are rational, which implies
decidability of closure against shuffle projection. Decidability of these
conditions is proven for regular languages. Finally, without additional
conditions, decidability of the question, whether a pair of regular languages
is closed under shuffle projection, is shown. In an appendix the relation
between shuffle projection and the shuffle product of two languages is
discussed. Additionally, a kind of shuffle product for computations in
S-automata is defined
Incomplete pure dephasing of N-qubit entangled W states
We consider qubits in a linear arrangement coupled to a bosonic field which
acts as a quantum heat bath and causes decoherence. By taking the spatial
separation of the qubits explicitly into account, the reduced qubit dynamics
acquires an additional non-Markovian element. We investigate the time evolution
of an entangled many-qubit W state, which for vanishing qubit separation
remains robust under pure dephasing. For finite separation, by contrast, the
dynamics is no longer decoherence-free. On the other hand, spatial noise
correlations may prevent a complete dephasing. While a standard Bloch-Redfield
master equation fails to describe this behavior even qualitatively, we propose
instead a widely applicable causal master equation. Here we employ it to
identify and characterize decoherence-poor subspaces. Consequences for quantum
error correction are discussed.Comment: 14 pages, 6 figures, revised version, to appear in Phys. Rev.
DEMAND FOR PLANT NUTRIENTS IN TENNESSEE DISAGGREGATED BY MIXED FERTILIZERS AND DIRECT APPLICATION MATERIALS
When obtaining nitrogen (N), phosphate (P) and potash (K), purchasing decisions concerning the quantity and the form of each plant nutrient must be made. Logit models are estimated for the choice-of-form decision by considering those variables influencing the probability that plant nutrients will be purchased in Tennessee as part of a mixed fertilizer or as direct application materials. Parameter and elasticity estimates can be used by fertilizer manufacturers and distributors to anticipate changes in the composition of demand for plant nutrients in Tennessee.Crop Production/Industries,
Tax reform and labour-market performance in the euro area: a simulation-based analysis using the New Area-Wide Model
In this paper, we employ a calibrated two-country version of the New Area-Wide Model (NAWM) currently under development at the European Central Bank to examine the potential benefits and spillovers of reducing labour-market distortions caused by euro area tax structures. Our analysis shows that lowering tax distortions to levels prevailing in the United States would result in an increase in hours worked and output by more than 10 percent. At the same time, tax reductions would have positive spillovers to the euro area’s trade partners, bolstering the case for tax reforms from a global perspective. Finally, we illustrate that, in the presence of heterogeneous households, distributional effects may be of importance when gauging the impact of tax reforms. JEL Classification: E32, E62DSGE modelling, euro area, Fiscal Policy, limited asset-market participation, tax reform
CHOICE OF TECHNOLOGY: THE CASE OF GRASS FED VERSUS GRAIN FED CATTLE IN HAWAII
A model describing the choice of technology is developed from theoretical considerations. It is shown that the model can be approximated using a logit function. Estimates of short-run elasticities are easily obtained. The model is then applied to the decision to place feeder cattle in confined feeding situations or on range. With one possible exception, the results are consistent with theoretical expectations and with previous studies.Livestock Production/Industries,
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