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Majorana Superconducting Qubit
We propose a platform for universal quantum computation that uses
conventional -wave superconducting leads to address a topological qubit
stored in spatially separated Majorana bound states in a multi-terminal
topological superconductor island. Both the manipulation and read-out of this
"Majorana superconducting qubit" are realized by tunnel couplings between
Majorana bound states and the superconducting leads. The ability of turning on
and off tunnel couplings on-demand by local gates enables individual qubit
addressability while avoiding cross-talk errors. By combining the scalability
of superconducting qubit and the robustness of topological qubits, the Majorana
superconducting qubit may provide a promising and realistic route towards
quantum computation
Parity-controlled Josephson effect mediated by Majorana Kramers pairs
We study a time-reversal-invariant topological superconductor island hosting
spatially separated Majorana Kramers pairs, with weak tunnel couplings to two
s-wave superconducting leads. When the topological superconductor island is in
the Coulomb blockade regime, we predict that a Josephson current flows between
the two leads due to a non-local transfer of Cooper pairs mediated by the
Majorana Kramers pairs. Interestingly, we find that the sign of the Josephson
current is controlled by the joint parity of all four Majorana bound states on
the island. Consequently, this parity-controlled Josephson effect can be used
for qubit read-out in Majorana-based quantum computing
Spin-valley density wave in moir\'e materials
We introduce and study a minimum two-orbital Hubbard model on a triangular
lattice, which captures the key features of both the trilayer ABC-stacked
graphene-boron nitride heterostructure and twisted transition metal
dichalcogenides in a broad parameter range. Our model comprises first- and
second-nearest neighbor hoppings with valley-contrasting flux that accounts for
trigonal warping in the band structure. For the strong-coupling regime with one
electron per site, we derive a spin-orbital exchange Hamiltonian and find the
semiclassical ground state to be a spin-valley density wave. We show that a
relatively small second-neighbor exchange interaction is sufficient to
stabilize the ordered state against quantum fluctuations. Effects of spin- and
valley Zeeman fields as well as thermal fluctuations are also examined
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Proximity-induced Josephson -Junctions in Topological Insulators
We study two microscopic models of topological insulators in contact with an
-wave superconductor. In the first model the superconductor and the
topological insulator are tunnel coupled via a layer of scalar and of randomly
oriented spin impurities. Here, we require that spin-flip tunneling dominates
over spin-conserving one. In the second model the tunnel coupling is realized
by an array of single-level quantum dots with randomly oriented spins. It is
shown that the tunnel region forms a -junction where the effective order
parameter changes sign. Interestingly, due to the random spin orientation the
effective descriptions of both models exhibit time-reversal symmetry. We then
discuss how the proposed -junctions support topological superconductivity
without magnetic fields and can be used to generate and manipulate Kramers
pairs of Majorana fermions by gates
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Governance at Stake
Afghan Higher Education has become the most sensitive field of reforms on all
levels of governance: rule of law, welfare and security. Compared to primary
and secondary education, access to the universities is still a neuralgic point
for status distribution and the stabilization of the entire system of
education. Admission policies and traditional forms of reproduc- ing
disciplinary elites endanger a differentiated development of qualifications
and diversified status. The Afghan system will need its own research in Higher
Education, and then must develop a minimal base for disciplinary research. It
is likely that Higher Education will play an important role during the
transformation period 2014-2024 in fields like urbanization, emerg- ing middle
class elite, and serving schools by improved teacher training. It will be
central to peace-building processes by comprehensive reforms in its governance
structure. How much state will be needed in order to provide fair and equal
access to the common good of Higher Education, and how much private and
individual initiative must emerge in order to create quality and stability of
the system? – These are central questions of this working paper.Das afghanische Hochschulsystem hat unter den Gewalteinwirkungen eines
dreißigjährigen Krieges stark gelitten und kann die Erfordernisse eines
modernen tertiären Sektors nicht erfüllen. Diese sind ihm durch die
Intervention ab 2001 und die Aussicht auf eine Transfor- mationsperiode
2014-2024 aber auferlegt. Die Governance von Hochschulsystemen greift tief in
das Rechtssystem, in die Wohlfahrtspolitik und in die Gewährleistung von
Sicherheit ein. Nicht nur Legitimation durch Statuszuweisung und Effektivität
durch Allokation von Quali- fikationen auf dem Arbeitsmarkt sind gefragt. Die
Zulassungspolitik zur Universität kann schon vor der Politisierung durch die
Hochschule zu gewaltsamer Destabilisierung führen. Die Einbettung der
afghanischen Hochschulen in das globale System der akademischen Re- geln wird
ebenso erörtert wie Beispiele für Fehlentwicklungen und mögliche Reformen.
Für weiteren friedlichen Aufbau sind bestimmte Voraussetzungen im
Hochschulbereich auch de- shalb zwingend, weil sie Entscheidungen über den
Grad an Staatlichkeit und nichtstaatlicher Initiative festlegen sollten
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