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Parametric Competition in non-autonomous Hamiltonian Systems
In this work we use the formalism of chord functions (\emph{i.e.}
characteristic functions) to analytically solve quadratic non-autonomous
Hamiltonians coupled to a reservoir composed by an infinity set of oscillators,
with Gaussian initial state. We analytically obtain a solution for the
characteristic function under dissipation, and therefore for the determinant of
the covariance matrix and the von Neumann entropy, where the latter is the
physical quantity of interest. We study in details two examples that are known
to show dynamical squeezing and instability effects: the inverted harmonic
oscillator and an oscillator with time dependent frequency. We show that it
will appear in both cases a clear competition between instability and
dissipation. If the dissipation is small when compared to the instability, the
squeezing generation is dominant and one can see an increasing in the von
Neumann entropy. When the dissipation is large enough, the dynamical squeezing
generation in one of the quadratures is retained, thence the growth in the von
Neumann entropy is contained
Exotic looped trajectories via quantum marking
We provide an analytical and theoretical study of exotic looped trajectories
(ELTs) in a double-slit interferometer with quantum marking. We use an excited
Rydberg-like atom and which-way detectors such as superconducting cavities,
just as in the Scully-Englert-Walther interferometer. We indicate appropriate
conditions on the atomic beam or superconducting cavities so that we determine
an interference pattern and fringe visibility exclusive from the ELTs. We
quantitatively describe our results for Rubidium atoms and propose this
framework as an alternative scheme to the double-slit experiment modified to
interfere only these exotic trajectories.Comment: 10 pages, 5 figure
Asymmetrical bloch branes and the hierarchy problem
We investigate a two scalar fields split braneworld model which leads to a
possible approach to the hierarchy problem within the thick brane scenario. The
model exhibits a resulting asymmetric warp factor suitable for this purpose.
The solution is obtained by means of the orbit equation approach for a specific
value of one of the parameters. Besides, we analyze the model qualitative
behaviour for arbitrary parameters by inspecting the underlying dynamical
system defined by the equations which give rise to the braneworld model. We
finalize commenting on the metric fluctuation and stability issues.Comment: 8 pages, 7 figure
Quantum-state transfer in staggered coupled-cavity arrays
We consider a coupled-cavity array, where each cavity interacts with an atom
under the rotating-wave approximation. For a staggered pattern of inter-cavity
couplings, a pair of field normal modes each bi-localized at the two array ends
arise. A rich structure of dynamical regimes can hence be addressed depending
on which resonance condition between the atom and field modes is set. We show
that this can be harnessed to carry out high-fidelity quantum-state transfer
(QST) of photonic, atomic or polaritonic states. Moreover, by partitioning the
array into coupled modules of smaller length, the QST time can be substantially
shortened without significantly affecting the fidelity.Comment: 12 pages, 8 figure
Gestão de projetos: uma proposta de inovação tecnológica no laboratório de agricultura organica da Embrapa Agrobiologia, Seropédica, RJ.
Reentrant valence transition in EuO at high pressures: beyond the bond-valence model
The pressure-dependent relation between Eu valence and lattice structure in
model compound EuO is studied with synchrotron-based x-ray spectroscopic and
diffraction techniques. Contrary to expectation, a 7% volume collapse at
45 GPa is accompanied by a reentrant Eu valence transition into a
\emph{lower} valence state. In addition to highlighting the need for probing
both structure and electronic states directly when valence information is
sought in mixed-valent systems, the results also show that widely used
bond-valence methods fail to quantitatively describe the complex electronic
valence behavior of EuO under pressure.Comment: 5 pages, 4 figure
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