The Heisenberg ferromagnet as a quantum field theory

We consider a lattice of spin 1/2 ions, described by the discrete form of the current commutation relationsJ _i J _(i) =1/2, [J _i ,J _i ]=i _ij J _i where =1, 2, 3 andi label the lattice sites. The algebra is realized as the Clifford algebra over a Hilbert space. The equations of motion are specified by a formal Hamiltonian of the Heisenberg form: , wheref _ij 0 and only a finite numberQ of ions are linked to any given lattice site. We prove that the Hamiltonian is non-negative in a representation of , and has a ground state exhibiting ferromagnetism. The time displacement group acts continuously on , inducing automorphisms. is asymptotically abelian with respect to the space translations of the lattice.The model is an example of an algebraic quantum field theory and possesses a broken symmetry, the rotation group 0(3). The consequent Goldstone theorem is proved, namely, there is no energy gap in the spectrum ofH.     

Central decomposition of invariant states applications to the groups of time translations and of euclidean transformations in algebraic field theory

With aC*-algebra with unit andgG _g a homomorphic map of a groupG into the automorphism group ofG, the central measure of a state of is invariant under the action ofG (in the state space of ) iff is -invariant. Furthermore if the pair { ,G} is asymptotically abelian, is ergodic iff is ergodic. Transitive ergodic states (corresponding to transitive central measures) are centrally decomposed into primary states whose isotropy groups form a conjugacy class of subgroups. IfG is locally compact and acts continuously on , the associated covariant representations of { , } are those induced by such subgroups. Transitive states under time-translations must be primary if required to be stable. The last section offers a complete classification of the isotropy groups of the primary states occurring in the central decomposition of euclidean transitive ergodic invariant states.     

Current controlled negative resistance phenomenon in SbPbSe system

Thin film Al/Sb₂Pb₁Se₇/Al metal-glass-metal sandwiched structures prepared using thermal evaporation technique have been studied. The I–V measurements showed that the devices switched from high resistance OFF state to a low resistance ON state when a particular voltage appeared across it. The OFF state I–V characteristics showed non-ohmic behaviour while in the ON state the devices displayed purely linear characteristics. The switching voltage (V _th) was found to depend on film thickness and temperature of the device. A linear relation between V_th and temperature was observed.     

Algebras of observables with continuous representations of symmetry groups

Concrete C*-algebras, interpreted physically as algebras of observables, are defined for quantum mechanics and local quantum field theory.Aquantum mechanical system is characterized formally by a continuous unitary representation up to a factorU _g of a symmetry group in Hilbert space and a von Neumann algebra on invariant with respect toU _g . The set of all operatorsX such thatU _g X U _g ^–1 , as a function ofg , is continuous with respect to the uniform operator topology, is aC*-algebra called thealgebra of observables. The algebra is shown to be the weak (or strong) closure of .Infield theory, a unitary representation up to a factorU(a, ) of the proper inhomogeneous Lorentz group and local von Neumann algebras _C for finite open space-time regionsC are assumed, with the usual transformation properties of underU(a, ). The collection of allX_C giving uniformly continuous functionsU (a, )X U ^–1 (a, ) on is then a localC*-algebra , called thealgebra of local observables. The algebra is again weakly (or strongly) dense in _c . The norm-closed union of the for allC is calledalgebra of quasilocal observables (or quasilocal algebra).In either case, the group is represented by automorphisms V _g resp. V(a, ) — with V _g X=U _g X U _g ^–1 — of theC*-algebra , and this is astrongly continuous representation of on the Banach space . Conditions for V (a, ) can then be formulated which correspond to the usualspectrum condition forU (a, ) in field theory.Work supported in part by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft.     

The use of the repulsive potential in the quantum theory of solids

A new method is proposed for calculating the energy in certain special points of the Brillouin zone. The wave functions of valence and conduction electrons are given in the form of the linear combination of plane waves and the orthogonality condition of these functions to the wave functions of lower states is replaced by the repulsive potential. The practical application of this very simple method is illustrated on the energy spectrum of silicon in the centre of the Brillouin zone. It is proved that the results are comparable with some other methods, e. g. the orthogonalized plane-wave method.

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The basic thesis of this paper, together with concrete calculation of the energy spectrum of diamond, was delivered at the Czechoslovak-Polish conference in Sopoty in November 1956.

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In conclusion the autor would like to thank K. Trnková for carrying out the numerical calculations.     

On a new derivation of the Navier-Stokes equation

Given a net of finite-dimensional real Lie algebras contracting into a Lie algebra, a representation of is constructed explicitly as limit of a net ( _l ) of representations, each _l being a representation of on a complex Hilbert space _l . Conditions are imposed on the net ( _l ) implying that the carrier space of contain a-stable set of vectors which are analytic for all, where is a basis of. As a corollary, the corresponding result for contractions of representations of simply connected finite-dimensional real Lie groups is derived.Supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation     

Ergodic states in a non commutative ergodic theory

Using the Godement mean of positive-type functions over a groupG, we study -abelian systems { , } of aC*-algebra and a homomorphic mapping of a groupG into the homomorphism group of . Consideration of the Godement mean off(g)U _g withf a positive-type function overG andU a unitary representation ofG first yields a generalized mean-ergodic theorem. We then define the Godement mean off(g) ( _g (A)) withA and a covariant representation of the system { , } for which theG-invariant Hilbert space vectors are cyclic and study its properties, notably in relation with ergodic and weakly mixing states over . Finally we investigate the discrete spectrum of covariant representations of { , } (i.e. the direct sum of the finite-dimensional subrepresentations of the associated representations ofG).On leave of absence from Istituto di Fisica G. Marconi Piazzale delle Scienze 5 — Roma.     

Instability in degenerate two-photon running wave laser

The stability of the homogeneously broadened and degenerate two-photon running wave laser is analysed by using the full set of matter-field equations. The stability depends on the relative size of the relaxation constants. For 2k>1+r(k=/,r=/; is the cavity loss of the field and , are the longitudinal and transversal decay constants, respectively) no stable lasing state exists. Forr<k<(1+r)/2 an instability occurs. With the decrease in pumping the stable lasing state loses its stability due to Hopf-bifurcation.     

The energy of periodic surface structures in ferromagnetism

The periodic domain structures on unfavourably oriented surface layers of ferromagnetic materials were studied both experimentally and theoretically. The connection between the surface structure and the crystallographic orientation of the crystals was confirmed. All the terms contributing to the total energy of the surface layer were calculated. A general solution of the potential problem is given for arbitrary periodic distribution of the charges.

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On the time evolution automorphisms of the CCR-algebra for quantum mechanics

In ordinary quantum mechanics for finite systems, the time evolution induced by Hamiltonians of the form is studied from the point of view of *-automorphisms of the CCRC*-algebra (see Ref. [1, 2]). It is proved that those Hamiltonians do not induce *-automorphisms of this algebra in the cases: a) and b)V L (,dx) L ¹ (,dx), except when the potential is trivial.     

A spectral characterization of KMS states

Let be a state on aC*-dynamical system . For each of the following properties of : (1) is -K MS with respect to for some given , 0<+, (2) is either a KMS state or a ground state, necessary and sufficient conditions are given involving only the spectral subspaces of associated with . The results provide a new insight in the concept of passivity, introduced by W. Pusz and S. L. Woronowicz.Aangesteld navorser N.F.W.O., Belgium, on leave from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. Research partially supported by N.A.T.O.     

Perturbations of flows on Banach spaces and operator algebras

For automorphism groups of operator algebras we show how properties of the difference _t – ' _t are reflected in relations between the generators , . Indeed for a von Neumann algebraM with separable predual we show that if _t – '_t 0.28 for smallt, then = 0(+)°^-1 where is an inner automorphism ofM and is a bounded derivation ofM. If the difference _t – ' _t =O(t) ast ; 0, then = + and if _t – ' _t 0.28 for allt then =. We prove analogous results for unitary groups on a Hilbert space andC ₀,C ₀ ^* groups on a Banach space.This paper subsumes an earlier work of the same title which appeared as a report from Z.I.F. der Universität BielefeldWith partial support of the U.S. National Science Foundation     

Radiation effects in the production and decay of ψ mesons by leptons

A new expression _e is obtained for resonance in the reaction e⁺e^– ar ^+– with allowance for the radiative corrections, which also contain the emission of hard photons by the final leptons and the final value of the energy resolution E. An expression is obtained for the total probability of radiative lepton decay. A numerical analysis of the experimental data is made for the reaction ^+–, and the parameters e⁺e^– (3, 1) e⁺e^–, and _e ² /, _e, and are determined for (3, 1) resonance-with allowance for the radiative corrections.This paper was read (November 17–21, 1975) at a session on high-energy physics of the Department of Nuclear Physics of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 3, pp. 29–34, March, 1977.     

Unbounded derivations commuting with compact group actions

Let be a closed * derivation in aC* algebra which commutes with an ergodic action of a compact group on . Then generates aC* dynamics of . Similar results are obtained for non-ergodic actions on abelianC* algebras and on the algebra of compact operators.Research supported by N.S.F.     

A Rigorous Derivation of a Linear Kinetic Equation of Fokker–Planck Type in the Limit of Grazing Collisions

We rigorously derive a linear kinetic equation of Fokker–Planck type for a 2-D Lorentz gas in which the obstacles are randomly distributed. Each obstacle of the Lorentz gas generates a potential V( ), where V is a smooth radially symmetric function with compact support, and >0. The density of obstacles diverges as ^– , where >0. We prove that when 0< <1/8 and =2+1, the probability density of a test particle converges as 0 to a solution of our kinetic equation.     

Gelation and Cluster Growth with Cluster-Wall Interactions

Metallic cluster growth within a reactive polymer matrix is modeled by augmenting coagulation equations to include the influence of side reactions of metal atoms with the polymer matrix: where > 0 and where c _k denotes the concentration of the kth cluster and p denotes the concentration of reactive sites available within the polymer matrix for reaction with metallic atoms. The initial conditions are required to be non-negative and satisfy and p(0) = p ₀. We assume that for 01, which encompasses both bond linking kernels (R _jk = j k ) and surface reaction kernels (R _jk = j + k ). Our analytical and numerical results indicate that the side reactions delay gelation in some cases and inhibit gelation in others. We provide numerical evidence that gelation occurs for the classical coagulation equations ( = 0) with the bond linking kernel (d ) for 1/2<1. We examine the relative fraction of metal atoms, which coagulate compared to those which interact with the polymer matrix, and demonstrate in particular a linear dependence on ^–1 in the limiting case R _{= jk} , p ₀=1.     

Three-Mode Entangled State Representation of Continuum Variables and Optical Four-Wave Mixing

We establish a new three-mode entangled state representation , of continuum variables, which make up a complete set. Using optical four-wave mixing and a beam splitter transform we can prepare , . Based on , a new number-difference--operational-phase uncertainty relation is established and the corresponding squeezing dynamics is discussed.     

ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКАЯ ЭКВИВ АЛЕНТНАЯ СХЕМА ЗАТУХАЮЩИХ КОЛЕБАНИ Й СДВИГА ПЬЕЗОЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИХ СТЕРЖНЕЙ

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Fields,observables and gauge transformations II

We wish to study the construction of charge-carrying fields given the representation of the observable algebra in the sector of states of zero charge. It is shown that the set of those covariant sectors which can be obtained from the vacuum sector by acting with localized automorphisms has the structure of a discrete Abelian group. An algebra of fields can be defined on the Hilbert space of a representation of the observable algebra which contains each of the above sectors exactly once. The dual group of acts as a gauge group on in such a way that is the gauge invariant part of is made up of Bose and Fermi fields and is determined uniquely by the commutation relations between spacelike separated fields.