Optimal irreversible stimulated emission

We studied the dynamics of an initially inverted atom in a semi-infinite waveguide, in the presence of a single propagating photon. We show that atomic relaxation is enhanced by a factor of 2, leading to maximal bunching in the output field. This optimal irreversible stimulated emission is a novel phenomenon that can be observed with state-of-the-art solid-state atoms and waveguides. When the atom interacts with two one-dimensional electromagnetic environments, the preferential emission in the stimulated field can be exploited to efficiently amplify a classical or a quantum state.Comment: 9 pages, 6 figure

Universal dissipation scaling for non-equilibrium turbulence

It is experimentally shown that the non-classical high Reynolds number energy dissipation behaviour, $C_{\epsilon} \equiv \epsilon L/u^3 = f(Re_M)/Re_L$, observed during the decay of fractal square grid-generated turbulence is also manifested in decaying turbulence originating from various regular grids. For sufficiently high values of the global Reynolds numbers $Re_M$, $f(Re_M)\sim Re_M$.Comment: 5 pages, 6 figure

Monitoring stimulated emission at the single photon level in one-dimensional atoms

We theoretically investigate signatures of stimulated emission at the single photon level for a two-level atom interacting with a one-dimensional light field. We consider the transient regime where the atom is initially excited, and the steady state regime where the atom is continuously driven with an external pump. The influence of pure dephasing is studied, clearly showing that these effects can be evidenced with state of the art solid state devices. We finally propose a scheme to demonstrate the stimulation of one optical transition by monitoring another one, in three-level one-dimensional atoms.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figures. Improved introduction; Comments adde

Universal optimal broadband photon cloning and entanglement creation in one dimensional atoms

We study an initially inverted three-level atom in the lambda configuration embedded in a waveguide, interacting with a propagating single-photon pulse. Depending on the temporal shape of the pulse, the system behaves either as an optimal universal cloning machine, or as a highly efficient deterministic source of maximally entangled photon pairs. This quantum transistor operates over a wide range of frequencies, and can be implemented with today's solid-state technologies.Comment: 5 pages, 3 figure

Thermal restraint and fire resistance of columns

A proposal is made, based on the results of a series of tests and calculations, with the aim of being used as a simple method to correct the value of the critical temperature of steel columns free to elongate, in order to take into account the restraint effect of the structure to which they belong in a practical situation. To better illustrate the possible types of behaviour of heated steel columns with elastic restraint to the thermal elongation, and the reasons why the critical temperature of axially loaded slender steel columns with thermal restraint can sometimes be lower than the critical temperature of the same columns free to elongate, a simple model is presented and used in a qualitative analysis.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6V37-46WW50B-1/1/139a30367738460772843d1279c4c32

From time-series to complex networks: Application to the cerebrovascular flow patterns in atrial fibrillation

A network-based approach is presented to investigate the cerebrovascular flow patterns during atrial fibrillation (AF) with respect to normal sinus rhythm (NSR). AF, the most common cardiac arrhythmia with faster and irregular beating, has been recently and independently associated with the increased risk of dementia. However, the underlying hemodynamic mechanisms relating the two pathologies remain mainly undetermined so far; thus the contribution of modeling and refined statistical tools is valuable. Pressure and flow rate temporal series in NSR and AF are here evaluated along representative cerebral sites (from carotid arteries to capillary brain circulation), exploiting reliable artificially built signals recently obtained from an in silico approach. The complex network analysis evidences, in a synthetic and original way, a dramatic signal variation towards the distal/capillary cerebral regions during AF, which has no counterpart in NSR conditions. At the large artery level, networks obtained from both AF and NSR hemodynamic signals exhibit elongated and chained features, which are typical of pseudo-periodic series. These aspects are almost completely lost towards the microcirculation during AF, where the networks are topologically more circular and present random-like characteristics. As a consequence, all the physiological phenomena at microcerebral level ruled by periodicity - such as regular perfusion, mean pressure per beat, and average nutrient supply at cellular level - can be strongly compromised, since the AF hemodynamic signals assume irregular behaviour and random-like features. Through a powerful approach which is complementary to the classical statistical tools, the present findings further strengthen the potential link between AF hemodynamic and cognitive decline.Comment: 12 pages, 10 figure

Desenvolvimento de mudas de maracujazeiro propagadas por enxertia.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o desenvolvimento de mudas de maracujazeiro-amarelo 'FB 200'enxertadas em seis espécies e nela mesma como porta-enxerto. o trabalho foi desenvolvido na Fazenda experimental da FAMEV/UFMT entre fevereiro e junho de 2006. o método de enxertia utilizado foi fenda cheia, realizada acima da terceira folha e a uma altura variando de 15 a 30 cm, dependendo do porta-enxerto. as espécies utilizadas como porta-enxerto foram: Passiflora edulis, P. quadrangularis,P. giberti,P. alata,P. nitida, P. coccinea e a 'FB 200', e como enxerto, a variedade FB 200. o desenvolvimento das plantas foi avaliado pelo critério de mensuração da altura e diâmetro, utilizando-se de fita métrica e paquímetro, respectivamente, e pela contagem do número de folhas e de entrenós, realizada aos 60; 75; 90; 105 e 120 dias após a enxertia. as mudas de 'FB 200' apresentam maior desenvolvimento nas condições da Depressão Cuiabana-MT, quando enxertada nos porta-enxertos Passiflora edulis e nele mesmo. Grande dificuldade encontrada para a produção de mudas de maracujazeiros, utilizando-se das espécies P. giberti, P. coccinea e P. nitida como porta-enxerto, é o pequeno e lento desenvolvimento do diâmetro do caule

Índice de pegamento e precocidade de mudas da variedade FB200 enxertada em diferentes espécies silvestres e comerciais de maracujazeiro.

O maracujazeiro-amarelo (Passiflora edulis Sims.), principal Passifloracea cultivada no Brasil, vem registrando diminuição na longevidade, dos pomares ao longo dos anos, devido à incidência de pragas e doenças que atacam o seu sistema radicular. O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar o índice de pegamento e a precocidade na emissão de gavinhas da variedade 'FB200' enxertada nos porta-enxertos P. edulis, P. quadrangularis, P. giberti, P. coccinea, P. alata, P. nitida e na variedade 'FB200'. O experimento foi realizado em viveiro sob telado (50% de sombra), na Fazenda Experimental da FAMEV/UFMT. Os porta-enxertos e enxertos foram oriundos de sementes, do viveiro Flora Brasil (Araguari-MG), UNESP/Jaboticabal-SP, e coletados na região. O método de enxertia foi de fenda cheia utilizando-se de porta-enxertos com três folhas e altura de 15 a 30 cm até o ponto de enxertia. As mudas apresentavam, no momento da enxertia, 30 a 90 dias. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado, com sete tratamentos e três repetições, onde cada parcela foi formada por 15 mudas enxertadas. O índice de pegamento e a emissão de gavinhas foram avaliados em intervalos quinzenais, até os 60 e 120 dias, respectivamente. As mudas do maracujazeiro 'FB200', enxertadas em Passiflora edulis, P. quadrangularis e 'FB200', apresentam o melhor índice de pegamento da enxertia e precocidade na emissão de gavinhas, estando aptas para serem levadas ao campo entre 30 a 120 dias após a enxertia