Parity-violating neutron spin rotation in hydrogen and deuterium

We calculate the (parity-violating) spin-rotation angle of a polarized neutron beam through hydrogen and deuterium targets, using pionless effective field theory up to next-to-leading order. Our result is part of a program to obtain the five leading independent low-energy parameters that characterize hadronic parity violation from few-body observables in one systematic and consistent framework. The two spin-rotation angles provide independent constraints on these parameters. Our result for np spin rotation is $\frac{1} {\rho }\frac{{d\varphi _{PV}^{np} }} {{dl}} = \left[ {4.5 \pm 0.5} \right] rad MeV^{ - \frac{1} {2}} \left( {2g^{\left( {^3 S_1 - ^3 P_1 } \right)} + g^{\left( {^3 S_1 - ^3 P_1 } \right)} } \right) - \left[ {18.5 \pm 1.9} \right] rad MeV^{ - \frac{1} {2}} \left( {g_{\left( {\Delta {\rm I} = 0} \right)}^{\left( {^1 S_0 - ^3 P_0 } \right)} - 2g_{\left( {\Delta {\rm I} = 2} \right)}^{\left( {^1 S_0 - ^3 P_0 } \right)} } \right)$\frac{1} {\rho }\frac{{d\varphi _{PV}^{np} }} {{dl}} = \left[ {4.5 \pm 0.5} \right] rad MeV^{ - \frac{1} {2}} \left( {2g^{\left( {^3 S_1 - ^3 P_1 } \right)} + g^{\left( {^3 S_1 - ^3 P_1 } \right)} } \right) - \left[ {18.5 \pm 1.9} \right] rad MeV^{ - \frac{1} {2}} \left( {g_{\left( {\Delta {\rm I} = 0} \right)}^{\left( {^1 S_0 - ^3 P_0 } \right)} - 2g_{\left( {\Delta {\rm I} = 2} \right)}^{\left( {^1 S_0 - ^3 P_0 } \right)} } \right), while for nd spin rotation we obtain $\frac{1} {\rho }\frac{{d\varphi _{PV}^{nd} }} {{dl}} = \left[ {8.0 \pm 0.8} \right] rad MeV^{ - \frac{1} {2}} g^{\left( {^3 S_1 - ^1 P_1 } \right)} + \left[ {17.0 \pm 1.7} \right] rad MeV^{ - \frac{1} {2}} g^{\left( {^3 S_1 - ^3 P_1 } \right)} + \left[ {2.3 \pm 0.5} \right] rad MeV^{ - \frac{1} {2}} \left( {3g_{\left( {\Delta {\rm I} = 0} \right)}^{\left( {^1 S_0 - ^3 P_0 } \right)} - 2g_{\left( {\Delta {\rm I} = 1} \right)}^{\left( {^1 S_0 - ^3 P_0 } \right)} } \right)$\frac{1} {\rho }\frac{{d\varphi _{PV}^{nd} }} {{dl}} = \left[ {8.0 \pm 0.8} \right] rad MeV^{ - \frac{1} {2}} g^{\left( {^3 S_1 - ^1 P_1 } \right)} + \left[ {17.0 \pm 1.7} \right] rad MeV^{ - \frac{1} {2}} g^{\left( {^3 S_1 - ^3 P_1 } \right)} + \left[ {2.3 \pm 0.5} \right] rad MeV^{ - \frac{1} {2}} \left( {3g_{\left( {\Delta {\rm I} = 0} \right)}^{\left( {^1 S_0 - ^3 P_0 } \right)} - 2g_{\left( {\Delta {\rm I} = 1} \right)}^{\left( {^1 S_0 - ^3 P_0 } \right)} } \right), where the g ^(X-Y), in units of $MeV^{ - \frac{3} {2}}$MeV^{ - \frac{3} {2}}, are the presently unknown parameters in the leading-order parity-violating Lagrangian. Using naıve dimensional analysis to estimate the typical size of the couplings, we expect the signal for standard target densities to be $\left| {\frac{{d\varphi _{PV} }} {{dl}}} \right| \approx \left[ {10^{ - 7} \ldots 10^{ - 6} } \right]\frac{{rad}} {m}$\left| {\frac{{d\varphi _{PV} }} {{dl}}} \right| \approx \left[ {10^{ - 7} \ldots 10^{ - 6} } \right]\frac{{rad}} {m} for both hydrogen and deuterium targets. We find no indication that the nd observable is enhanced compared to the np one. All results are properly renormalized. An estimate of the numerical and systematic uncertainties of our calculations indicates excellent convergence. An appendix contains the relevant partial-wave projectors of the three-nucleon system.     

Observation of a strong correlation betweeng(2+γvib) andg(2+rot) in strongly deformed nuclei

The E2/M1 multipole mixing parameters of cascade transitions inγ-vibrational bands of¹⁵⁴Gd,¹⁶⁶Er and¹⁶⁸Er have been determined byγ-γ directional correlation measurements as: $$\begin{array}{l} \delta \left( {^{154} Gd\left( {3_\gamma ^ + \to 2_\gamma ^ + } \right)} \right) = - 4.3_{ + 2.1}^{ - 9.4} \\ \delta \left( {^{166} Er\left( {5_\gamma ^ + \to 4_\gamma ^ + } \right)} \right) = + 1.94_{ - 0.21}^{ + 0.23} \\ \end{array}$$ and $$\delta \left( {^{168} Er\left( {3_\gamma ^ + \to 2_\gamma ^ + } \right)} \right) = + 1.42_{ - 0.04}^{ + 0.04} $$ (with conversion data [15] taken into account) These data were used to deriveg(2⁺ γvib)?g(2⁺rot). The results, together withg-factors derived from direct measurements by IPAC and Mössbuer spectroscopy [10] or by use of transient fields [9, 31] exhibit a strong correlation between bothg-factors, i.e. ifg(2⁺rot) is largeg(2⁺ γvib) is small and vice versa. The most direct and most simple interpretation is the assumption of a more or less different density distribution of protons and neutrons in the nuclei.     

g-factors of rotational states in176Hf,177Hf,and180Hf

g-factors of rotational states in¹⁷⁶Hf and¹⁸⁰Hf were measured with the twelve detector IPAC-apparatus of our laboratory [1]. The natural radioactivity 3.78·10¹⁰y¹⁷⁶Lu and the 5.5 h isomer^180mHf were used which populate the ground-state rotational bands of¹⁷⁶Hf and¹⁸⁰Hf. The integral rotations ofγ-γ directional correlations in strong external magnetic fields and in static hyperfine fields of (Lu→Hf)Fe₂ and HfFe₂ were observed. The following results were obtained: $$\begin{array}{l} ^{176} Hf: g\left( {4_1^ + } \right) = + 0.334\left( {38} \right) \\ ^{180} Hf: g\left( {2_1^ + } \right) = + 0.305\left( {14} \right) \\ g\left( {4_1^ + } \right) = + 0.358\left( {43} \right) \\ {{ g\left( {6_1^ + } \right)} \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{ g\left( {6_1^ + } \right)} {g\left( {4_1^ + } \right)}}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} {g\left( {4_1^ + } \right)}} = + 0.95\left( {12} \right) \\ \end{array}$$ . The hyperfine field in (Lu→Hf)Fe₂ was calibrated by observing the integral rotation of the 9/2^? first excited state of¹⁷⁷Hf populated in the decay of 6.7d¹⁷⁷Lu. Theg-factor of this state was redetermined in an external magnetic field as $$^{177} Hf: g\left( {{9 \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {9 {2^ - }}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} {2^ - }}} \right) = + 0.228\left( 7 \right)$$ . Finally theg-factor of the 2 ₁ ⁺ state of¹⁷⁶Hf was derived from the measuredg(2 ₁ ⁺ ) of¹⁸⁰Hf by use of the precisely known ratiog(2 ₁ ⁺ ,¹⁷⁶Hf)/g(2 ₁ ⁺ ,¹⁸⁰Hf) [2] as $$^{176} Hf: g\left( {2_1^ + } \right) = + 0.315\left( {30} \right)$$ .     

Nuclear orientation of105Rh and95Tc in iron

The temperature-dependent anisotropy of γ-rays following the decay of oriented⁹⁵Tc and¹⁰⁵Rh nuclei was studied with a Ge(Li) detector. Mixing coefficients of some γ-and preceding β-transitions, the spins of two intermediate levels, and the magnetic hyperfine splitting of the⁹⁵Tc and¹⁰⁵Rh ground states in an Fe host were measured. From the known hyperfine fields the following magnetic moments were deduced: $$\begin{gathered} \mu \left( {^{105} Rh,\tfrac{{7 + }}{2}} \right) = 4.34\left( {12} \right) n.m.; \hfill \\ \mu \left( {^{95} Tc,\tfrac{{9 + }}{2}} \right) = 5.82\left( {12} \right)n.m. \hfill \\ \end{gathered}$$      

Asymptotic behavior of Mayer cluster sums for the one-dimensional Ising model

The properties of the high-field polynomialsL _n (u) for the one-dimensional spin 1/2 Ising model are investigated. [The polynomialsL _n (u) are essentially lattice gas analogues of the Mayer cluster integralsb _n (T) for a continuum gas.] It is shown thatu ^?1 L _n (u) can be expressed in terms of a shifted Jacobi polynomial of degreen?1. From this result it follows thatu ^?1 L _n (u); n=1, 2,... is a set of orthogonal polynomials in the interval (0, 1) with a weight functionω(u)=u, andu ^?1 L _n (u) hasn?1 simple zerosu _n (v); v=1, 2,...,n?1 which all lie in the interval 0<u<1. Next the detailed behavior ofL _n (u) asn→∞ is studied. In particular, various asymptotic expansions forL _n (u) are derived which areuniformly valid in the intervalsu<0, 0<u<1, andu>1. These expansions are then used to analyze the asymptotic properties of the zeros {u _n (v); v=1, 2,...,n?1}. It is found that $$\begin{array}{*{20}c} {u_n (v) \sim \tfrac{1}{4}({{j_{1,v} } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{j_{1,v} } n}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} n})^2 [1 - ({{j_{1,v}^2 } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{j_{1,v}^2 } {12}}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} {12}})n^{ - 1} + ({{j_{1,v}^2 } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{j_{1,v}^2 } {700)( - 3 + 2j_{1,v}^2 )n^{ - 4} }}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} {700)( - 3 + 2j_{1,v}^2 )n^{ - 4} }}} \\ { + ({{j_{1,v}^2 } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{j_{1,v}^2 } {20160)(40 + 4j_{1,v}^2 - j_{1,v}^4 }}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} {20160)(40 + 4j_{1,v}^2 - j_{1,v}^4 }})n^{ - 6} + \cdot \cdot \cdot ]} \\ {u_n (n - v) \sim 1 - ({{j_{0,v}^2 } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{j_{0,v}^2 } 4}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} 4})n^{ - 2} + ({{j_{0,v}^2 } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{j_{0,v}^2 } {48)( - 2 + j_{0,v}^2 )n^{ - 4} }}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} {48)( - 2 + j_{0,v}^2 )n^{ - 4} }}} \\ { + ({{j_{0,v}^2 } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{j_{0,v}^2 } {2880)(2 + 9j_{0,v}^2 - 2j_{0,v}^4 )n^{ - 6} + \cdot \cdot \cdot }}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} {2880)(2 + 9j_{0,v}^2 - 2j_{0,v}^4 )n^{ - 6} + \cdot \cdot \cdot }}} \\ \end{array} $$ asn→∞v fixed, wherej _k,v denotes thevth zero of the Bessel functionJ _k(^z)     

Optical double resonance and zero field level crossing spectroscopy applied to the 5p 3 6s 5 S 2 level in the Te-I spectrum

As a first application of optical double resonance and zero field level crossing spectroscopy to the elements of the sixth group in the periodic table of the atoms, the 5p ³6s ⁵ S ₂ level in the Te-I spectrum was investigated using natural tellurium in a high temperature quartz cell. For the electronic Landé-factor and the natural radiative lifetime the following values were obtained: $$g_J \left( {5p^3 6s^5 S_2 } \right) = - 1.9657\left( {12} \right),\tau \left( {5p^3 6s^5 S_2 } \right) = 71.8\left( {2.2} \right)ns.$$      

One-range Addition Theorems for Noninteger n Slater Functions using Complete Orthonormal Sets of Exponential Type Orbitals in Standard Convention

By the use of complete orthonormal sets of ${\psi ^{(\alpha^{\ast})}}$ -exponential type orbitals ( ${\psi ^{(\alpha^{\ast})}}$ -ETOs) with integer (for α ^* = α) and noninteger self-frictional quantum number α ^*(for α ^* ≠ α) in standard convention introduced by the author, the one-range addition theorems for ${\chi }$ -noninteger n Slater type orbitals ${(\chi}$ -NISTOs) are established. These orbitals are defined as follows $$\begin{array}{ll}\psi _{nlm}^{(\alpha^*)} (\zeta ,\vec {r}) = \frac{(2\zeta )^{3/2}}{\Gamma (p_l ^* + 1)} \left[{\frac{\Gamma (q_l ^* + )}{(2n)^{\alpha ^*}(n - l - 1)!}} \right]^{1/2}e^{-\frac{x}{2}}x^{l}_1 F_1 ({-[ {n - l - 1}]; p_l ^* + 1; x})S_{lm} (\theta ,\varphi )\\ \chi _{n^*lm} (\zeta ,\vec {r}) = (2\zeta )^{3/2}\left[ {\Gamma(2n^* + 1)}\right]^{{-1}/2}x^{n^*-1}e^{-\frac{x}{2}}S_{lm}(\theta ,\varphi ),\end{array}$$ where ${x=2\zeta r, 0<\zeta <\infty , p_l ^{\ast}=2l+2-\alpha ^{\ast}, q_l ^{\ast}=n+l+1-\alpha ^{\ast}, -\infty <\alpha ^{\ast} <3 , -\infty <\alpha \leq 2,_1 F_1 }$ is the confluent hypergeometric function and ${S_{lm} (\theta ,\varphi )}$ are the complex or real spherical harmonics. The origin of the ${\psi ^{(\alpha ^{\ast})} }$ -ETOs, therefore, of the one-range addition theorems obtained in this work for ${\chi}$ -NISTOs is the self-frictional potential of the field produced by the particle itself. The obtained formulas can be useful especially in the electronic structure calculations of atoms, molecules and solids when Hartree–Fock–Roothan approximation is employed.     

Hyperfine structure,g j factors and lifetimes of excited2 P 1/2 states of Rb

The hyperfine structure of the 6² P _1/2 and 7² P _1/2 state of⁸⁵Rb and⁸⁷Rb and of the 6² P _3/2 state of⁸⁷Rb has been investigated with optical double resonance at intermediate magnetic fields. The magnetic interaction constants,g _j factors and lifetimes are: $$\begin{gathered} 6^2 P_{1/2} state: A\left( {^{85} Rb} \right) = 39.11\left( 3 \right) MHz,A\left( {^{87} Rb} \right) = 132.56 \left( 3 \right)MHz, \hfill \\ g_j = 0.6659\left( 3 \right), \tau = 1.14\left( {13} \right) \cdot 10^{ - 7} \sec , \hfill \\ 7^2 P_{1/2} state: A\left( {^{85} Rb} \right) = 17.68\left( 8 \right)MHz,A\left( {^{87} Rb} \right) = 59.92\left( 9 \right)MHz, \hfill \\ g_j = 0.6655\left( 5 \right), \hfill \\ 6^2 P_{3/2} state: g_j = 1.3337\left( {10} \right), \tau = 1.12\left( 8 \right) \cdot 10^{ - 7} \sec for ^{87} Rb. \hfill \\ \end{gathered} $$ From the hfs coupling constants of then ² P multiplets a 11.5% core polarization contribution to the magnetic hfs of then ² P _3/2 states is obtained, which is found to be independent from the main quantum numbern. The expectation values <r ^?3> _j for thenp valence electrons corrected for core polarization are compared with those derived from the² P fine structure separation. Good agreement is achieved for allnp levels with the choice ofZ _i =Z?3=34 for the effective nuclear charge number. The nuclear quadrupole moments of⁸⁵Rb and⁸⁷Rb are rederived on the basis of this more improved treatment for thep-electron-nucleus interaction yielding $$\begin{gathered} Q_N \left( {^{85} Rb} \right) = + 0.274\left( 2 \right) \cdot 10^{ - 24} cm^2 \hfill \\ Q_N \left( {^{85} Rb} \right) = + 0.132\left( 1 \right) \cdot 10^{ - 24} cm^2 \hfill \\ \end{gathered} $$ where the error does not include the remaining theoretical uncertainty of about 10%.     

One electron molecules with relativistic kinetic energy: Properties of the discrete spectrum

We discuss the discrete spectrum of the operator $$H_K (c) = \left[ { - \hbar ^2 c^2 \Delta + m^2 c^4 } \right]^{{1 \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {1 2}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} 2}} - \sum\limits_{k = 1}^K {Z_k e^2 \left| {x - R_k } \right|^{ - 1} } $$ . More specifically, we study 1) the behaviour of the eigenvalues when the internuclear distances contract, 2) the existence of ac-independent lower bound forH _K (c)?mc ², 3) the nonrelativistic limit of the eigenvalues ofH _K (c)?mc ².     

Entanglement and Density Matrix of a Block of Spins in AKLT Model

We study a 1-dimensional AKLT spin chain, consisting of spins S in the bulk and S/2 at both ends. The unique ground state of this AKLT model is described by the Valence-Bond-Solid (VBS) state. We investigate the density matrix of a contiguous block of bulk spins in this ground state. It is shown that the density matrix is a projector onto a subspace of dimension . This subspace is described by non-zero eigenvalues and corresponding eigenvectors of the density matrix. We prove that for large block the von Neumann entropy coincides with Renyi entropy and is equal to . NSF Grant DMS-0503712.     

An expansion of Hartree-Fock and correlation energies,relativistic corrections and the dipole matrix element in the powers of of 1/Z

Feynman diagrammatic technique was used for the calculation of Hartree-Fock and correlation energies, relativistic corrections, dipole matrix element. The whole energy of atomic system was defined as a polen-electron Green function. Breit operator was used for the calculation of relativistic corrections. The Feynman diagrammatic technique was developed for 〈H_B>. Analytical expressions for the contributions from diagrams were received. The calculations were carried out for the terms of such configurations as 1s² 2sⁿ¹ 2pⁿ² (2 ≧n₁≧ 0, 6≧ n₂ ≧ 0). Numerical results are presented for the energies of the terms in the form $$E = E_0 Z^2 + \Delta {\rm E}_2 + \frac{1}{Z}\Delta {\rm E}_3 + \frac{{\alpha ^2 }}{4}(E_0^r + \Delta {\rm E}_1^r Z^3 )$$ and for fine structure of the terms in the form $$\begin{gathered} \left\langle {1s^2 2s^{n_1 } 2p^{n_2 } LSJ|H_B |1s^2 2s^{n_1 \prime } 2p^{n_2 \prime } L\prime S\prime J} \right\rangle = \hfill \\ = ( - 1)^{\alpha + S\prime + J} \left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}c} {L S J} \\ {S\prime L\prime 1} \\ \end{array} } \right\}\frac{{\alpha ^2 }}{4}(Z - A)^3 [E^{(0)} (Z - B) + \varepsilon _{co} ] + \hfill \\ + ( - 1)^{L + S\prime + J} \left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}c} {L S J} \\ {S\prime L\prime 2} \\ \end{array} } \right\}\frac{{\alpha ^2 }}{4}(Z - A)^3 \varepsilon _{cc} . \hfill \\ \end{gathered} $$ Dipole matrix elements are necessary for calculations of oscillator strengths and transition probabilities. For dipole matrix elements two members of expansion by 1/Z have been obtained. Numerical results were presented in the form P(a,a′) = a/Z(1+τ/Z).     

Toward a theory of the third-order elastic modulus of crystals with A2 structure: The case of α-Fe

The third-order elastic modulus of α-Fe were calculated based on the computation of lattice sums. The lattice sums were determined using an integer rational basis of invariants composed by vectors connecting equilibrium atomic positions in the crystal lattice. Irreducible interactions within clusters consisting of atomic pairs and triplets were taken into account in performing the calculations. Comparison with experimental data showed that the potential can be written in the form of e₉ = - ?_i,k A₁₉ r_ik ^{- 6} + ?_i,k A₂₉ r_ik ^{- 12} + ?_i,k,l Q₉ I₉ ^{- 1}\varepsilon _9 = - \sum\nolimits_{i,k} {A_{19} r_{ik}^{ - 6} } + \sum\nolimits_{i,k} {A_{29} r_{ik}^{ - 12} + \sum\nolimits_{i,k,l} {Q_9 I_9^{ - 1} } }, where I₉ = [(r)\vec]_ik² [ ( [(r)\vec]_ik [(r)\vec]_kl )² + ( [(r)\vec]_li [(r)\vec]_ik )² ] + [(r)\vec]_kl² [ ( [(r)\vec]_ik [(r)\vec]_kl )² + ( [(r)\vec]_kl [(r)\vec]_li )² ] + [(r)\vec]_li² [ ( [(r)\vec]_li [(r)\vec]_ik )² + ( [(r)\vec]_kl [(r)\vec]_li )² ]I_9 = \vec r_{ik}^2 \left[ {\left( {\vec r_{ik} \vec r_{kl} } \right)^2 + \left( {\vec r_{li} \vec r_{ik} } \right)^2 } \right] + \vec r_{kl}^2 \left[ {\left( {\vec r_{ik} \vec r_{kl} } \right)^2 + \left( {\vec r_{kl} \vec r_{li} } \right)^2 } \right] + \vec r_{li}^2 \left[ {\left( {\vec r_{li} \vec r_{ik} } \right)^2 + \left( {\vec r_{kl} \vec r_{li} } \right)^2 } \right]. If the values of [(r)\vec]_ik\vec r_{ik} are scaled in half-lattice constant units, then A₁₉ = 1.22 ë t⁹ û GPa, A₂₉ = 5.07 ×10² ë t¹⁵ û GPa, Q₉ = 5.31 ë t⁹ û GPaA_{19} = 1.22\left\lfloor {\tau ^9 } \right\rfloor GPa, A_{29} = 5.07 \times 10^2 \left\lfloor {\tau ^{15} } \right\rfloor GPa, Q_9 = 5.31\left\lfloor {\tau ^9 } \right\rfloor GPa, and τ = 1.26 ?. It is shown that the condition of thermodynamic stability of a crystal requires that we allow for irreducible interactions in atom triplets in at least four coordination spheres. The analytical expressions for the lattice sums determining the contributions from irreducible interactions in the atom triplets to the second- and third-order elastic moduli of cubic crystals in the case of interactions determined by I ₉ are presented in the appendix.     

Eine scheinbare Abschwächung der Lokalitätsbedingung. II

If for a relativistic field theory the expectation values of the commutator (Ω|[A (x),A(y)]|Ω) vanish in space-like direction like exp {? const|(x-y ²|^α/2#x007D; with α>1 for sufficiently many vectors Ω, it follows thatA(x) is a local field. Or more precisely: For a hermitean, scalar, tempered fieldA(x) the locality axiom can be replaced by the following conditions 1. For any natural numbern there exist a) a configurationX(n): $$X_1 ,...,X_{n - 1} X_1^i = \cdot \cdot \cdot = X_{n - 1}^i = 0i = 0,3$$ with \(\left[ {\sum\limits_{i = 1}^{n - 2} {\lambda _i } (X_i^1 - X_{i + 1}^1 )} \right]^2 + \left[ {\sum\limits_{i = 1}^{n - 2} {\lambda _i } (X_i^2 - X_{i + 1}^2 )} \right]^2 > 0\) for all λ _i ≧0i=1,...,n?2, \(\sum\limits_{i = 1}^{n - 2} {\lambda _i > 0} \) , b) neighbourhoods of theX _i 's:U _i (X _i )?R ⁴ i=1,...,n?1 (in the euclidean topology ofR ⁴) and c) a real number α>1 such that for all points (x):x ₁, ...,x _n?1:x _i ∈U _i (X _r ) there are positive constantsC ⁽ⁿ⁾{(x)},h ⁽ⁿ⁾{(x)} with: $$\left| {\left\langle {\left[ {A(x_1 )...A(x_{n - 1} ),A(x_n )} \right]} \right\rangle } \right|< C^{(n)} \left\{ {(x)} \right\}\exp \left\{ { - h^{(n)} \left\{ {(x)} \right\}r^\alpha } \right\}forx_n = \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}c} 0 \\ 0 \\ 0 \\ r \\ \end{array} } \right),r > 1.$$ 2. For any natural numbern there exist a) a configurationY(n): $$Y_2 ,Y_3 ,...,Y_n Y_3^i = \cdot \cdot \cdot = Y_n^i = 0i = 0,3$$ with \(\left[ {\sum\limits_{i = 3}^{n - 1} {\mu _i (Y_i^1 - Y_{i{\text{ + 1}}}^{\text{1}} } )} \right]^2 + \left[ {\sum\limits_{i = 3}^{n - 1} {\mu _i (Y_i^2 - Y_{i{\text{ + 1}}}^{\text{2}} } )} \right]^2 > 0\) for all μ _i ≧0,i=3, ...,n?1, \(\sum\limits_{i = 3}^{n - 1} {\mu _i > 0} \) , b) neighbourhoods of theY _i 's:V _i(Y _i )?R ⁴ i=2, ...,n (in the euclidean topology ofR ⁴) and c) a real number β>1 such that for all points (y):y ₂, ...,y _n y _i ∈V _i (Y _i there are positive constantsC _(n){(y)},h _(n){(y)} and a real number γ_(n){(y)∈a closed subset ofR?{0}?{1} with: γ_(n){(y)}\y ₂,y ₃, ...,y _n totally space-like in the order 2, 3, ...,n and $$\left| {\left\langle {\left[ {A(x_1 ),A(x_2 )} \right]A(y_3 )...A(y_n )} \right\rangle } \right|< C_{(n)} \left\{ {(y)} \right\}\exp \left\{ { - h_{(n)} \left\{ {(y)} \right\}r^\beta } \right\}$$ for \(x_1 = \gamma _{(n)} \left\{ {(y)} \right\}r\left( {\begin{array}{*{20}c} 0 \\ 0 \\ 0 \\ 1 \\ \end{array} } \right),x_2 = y_2 - [1 - \gamma _{(n)} \{ (y)\} ]r\left( {\begin{array}{*{20}c} 0 \\ 0 \\ 0 \\ 1 \\ \end{array} } \right)\) and for sufficiently large values ofr.     

Low-lying four-quasiparticle state in 82Rb

The g-factor of the 6⁺ 191.3 keV excited state with a half-life T_1/2=12.3(6) ns in ⁸²Rb populated in the ⁷⁹Br(⁴He,n) and ⁸¹Rb(³He,2n) reactions has been measured by the TDPAD method. On the basis of the experimental g-factor g_exp=+0.670(8) the four-quasiparticle configuration \(\left[ {\pi g_{9/2} \otimes \nu \left( {g_{9/2} } \right)_{7/2}^3 } \right]_{6^ + }\) involving an anomalous neutron coupling has been assigned to this state.     

Laser-induced optical activity in range of Rydberg autoionizing states of xenon

Optical activity of xenon atoms in the vacuum UV range induced by circularly polarized laser light is studied theoretically. The optical activity arises in the vicinity of the autoionizing state 5p ⁵(² P _1/2)8s′$ \left[ {\frac{1} {2}} \right]_1 $ \left[ {\frac{1} {2}} \right]_1 as a result of its coupling via the laser field with the discrete state 5p ⁵(² P _3/2)7p $ \left[ {\frac{1} {2}} \right]_1 $ \left[ {\frac{1} {2}} \right]_1 . Polarization variations of the vacuum UV radiation upon its propagation through the atomic medium are calculated, and the possibility of controlling this polarization is discussed. Manifestations of nonresonant coupling of the discrete state with the broad autoionizing state 5p ⁵(² P _1/2)6d′$ \left[ {\frac{1} {2}} \right]_1 $ \left[ {\frac{1} {2}} \right]_1 induced by the overlap of the Rydberg autoionizing series in xenon are studied.     

Pre-exponential factor of the hopping conductivity in disordered carbon films

The conductivity of carbon films grown by polymethylphenylsiloxane vapor decomposition in stimulated dc discharge plasma was studied. It is found that the Mott hopping conductivity $ \sigma \left( T \right) = \sigma _0 \left( T \right)\exp \left\{ { - \frac{{T_0 }} {T}^{{1 \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {1 4}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} 4}} } \right\} $ \sigma \left( T \right) = \sigma _0 \left( T \right)\exp \left\{ { - \frac{{T_0 }} {T}^{{1 \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {1 4}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} 4}} } \right\} is characteristic of the samples under study in the temperature range of 80–400 K in the electric field E to 5 · 10⁴ V/cm. An analysis of the pre-exponential factor σ ₀(T) = σ ₀₀(T ₀)T ^α allowed the conclusion that the hopping transport is most adequately described in the model with the exponential energy dependence of the density of localized states for which α = −1/2 and the universal relation ln σ ₀₀ −T ₀^1/4 0 is valid, which is satisfied in the range where the parameter σ ₀₀ varies by eight orders of magnitude.     

Search for double electron capture of 106Cd

A search for double electron capture of ¹⁰⁶Cd was performed at the Modane Underground Laboratory (4800 m w.e.) using a low-background and high-sensitivity multidetector spectrometer TGV-2 (Telescope Germanium Vertical). New limits on β ⁺/EC, EC/EC decays of ¹⁰⁶Cd were obtained from preliminary calculations of experimental data accumulated for 4800 h of measurement of 10 g of ¹⁰⁶Cd with enrichment of 75%. They are > 9.1 × 10¹⁸ yr, > 1.9 × 10¹⁹ yr for transitions to the first 2⁺, 511.9 keV excited state of ¹⁰⁶Pd, and > 1.3 × 10¹⁹ yr, > 6.2 × 10¹⁹ yr for transitions to the ground 0⁺ state of ¹⁰⁶Pd. All limits are given at 90% C.L. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Neutrino production of dimuons

Neutrino interactions with two muons in the final state have been studied using the Fermilab narrow band beam. A sample of 18v _μ like sign dimuon events withP _μ>9 GeV/c yields 6.6±4.8 events after backgroud subtraction and a prompt rate of (1.0±0.7)×10^?4 per single muon event. The kinematics of these events are compared with those of the non-prompt sources. A total of 437v _μ and 31 \(\bar v_\mu \) opposite sign dimuon events withP _μ>4.3 GeV/c are used to measure the strange quark content of the nucleon: \(\kappa = {{2s} \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{2s} {\left( {\bar u + \bar d} \right) = 0.52_{ - 0.15}^{ + 0.17} \left( {or\eta _s \frac{{2s}}{{u + d}} = 0.075 \pm 0.019} \right) for 100< E_v< 230 GeV\left( {\left\langle {Q^2 } \right\rangle = {{23 GeV^2 } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{23 GeV^2 } {c^2 }}} \right. \kern-0em} {c^2 }}} \right)}}} \right. \kern-0em} {\left( {\bar u + \bar d} \right) = 0.52_{ - 0.15}^{ + 0.17} \left( {or\eta _s \frac{{2s}}{{u + d}} = 0.075 \pm 0.019} \right) for 100< E_v< 230 GeV\left( {\left\langle {Q^2 } \right\rangle = {{23 GeV^2 } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{23 GeV^2 } {c^2 }}} \right. \kern-0em} {c^2 }}} \right)}}\) using a charm semileptonic branching ratio of (10.9±1.4)% extracted from measurements ine ⁺ e ^? collisions and neutrino emulsion data.     

An inequality onS wave bound states,with correct coupling constant dependence

We prove that the number ofS wave bound states in a spherically symmetric potentialgV(r) is less than 1 $$g^{1/2} \left[ {\int\limits_0^\infty {r^2 V^ - (r)dr} \int\limits_0^\infty {V^ - (r)dr} } \right]^{1/4}$$ whereV ^? is the attractive part of the potential, in units where ?²/2M=1.     

Solutions for a Cosmic String

For a conformally flat metric ds² = a²(η)(dη² – dx² – y² – dz²) Vilenkin obtained the equation $$\frac{\partial }{{\partial _{\eta } }}\left[ {\frac{{a^2 \left( {\eta } \right)\dot y}}{{\sqrt {1 + y'^2 - \dot y^2 } }}} \right] = \frac{\partial }{{\partial _x }}\left[ {\frac{{a^2 \left( {\eta } \right)\dot y'}}{{\sqrt {1 + y'^2 - \dot y^2 } }}} \right]$$ for a cosmic string and gave some particular solutionsboth for a = const and a const. The present workcompletely solves the equation for a = const and extendthe work of Vilenkin for a ≠ const.