The spectrum of a quasiperiodic Schrödinger operator

The spectrum (H) of the tight binding Fibonacci Hamiltonian (H _mn= _m,n+1+ _m+1,n + _m,n v(n),v(n)= ((n–1)), 1/ is the golden number) is shown to coincide with the dynamical spectrum, the set on which an infinite subsequence of traces of transfer matrices is bounded. The point spectrum is absent for any , and (H) is a Cantor set for 4. Combining this with Casdagli's earlier result, one finds that the spectrum is singular continuous for 16.On leave from the Central Research Institute for Physics, Budapest, Hungary     

Conductance distributions in random resistor networks. Self-averaging and disorder lengths

The self-averaging properties of the conductanceg are explored in random resistor networks (RRN) with a broad distribution of bond strengthsP(g)g ^–1. The RRN problem is cast in terms of simple combinations of random variables on hierarchical lattices. Distributions of equivalent conductances are estimated numerically on hierarchical lattices as a function of sizeL and the distribution tail strength parameter . For networks above the percolation threshold, convergence to a Gaussian basin is always the case, except in the limit 0. Adisorder length _D is identified, beyond which the system is effectively homogeneous. This length scale diverges as _Dµ^–v ( is the regular percolation correlation length exponent) when the microscopic distribution of conductors is exponentially wide (0). This implies that exactly the same critical behavior can be induced by geometrical disorder and by strong bond disorder with the bond occupation probabilityp. We find that only lattices at the percolation threshold have renormalized probability distributions in aLevy-like basin. At the percolation threshold the disorder length diverges at a critical tail strength µ_c as µ–^–z withz3.2±0.1, a new exponent.Critical path analysis is used in a generalized form to give the macroscopic conductance in the case of lattices abovep _c.     

Long-range correlations at depinning transitions

Semi-infinite systems are considered with long-range surface fields B _z ^–(1+r) for large distancesz from the surface. The influence of such fields on the global phase diagram and on the critical singularities of depinning transitions is studied within Landau theory. For |B|0, the correlation length diverges as b ^–1/2 withb=|Bln|B^–(1+r). For finiteB, t ^v withv =(2+r)/(2+2r) wheret measures the distance from bulk coexistence. In the latter case, a Ginzburg criterion leads to the upper critical dimensiond ^*=(2+3r)/(2+r).     

Self-consistent calculation of statics and dynamics of the roughening transition

Statics and dynamics of the modified kinetic discrete Gaussian model are treated selfconsistently using a Gaussian probability assumption. A non-trivial roughening temperatureT _R is found in exactly two dimensions only. The free energyF, the correlation length and the interface roughness h ² are found to behave—lnFlnh ²(T _R –T)^–1 for temperaturesT approachingT _R from below. The linear relaxation rate of the order parameter is found to be proportional to ^–2. As a model for crystal growth, the growth rate depends linearly upon the chemical potential difference aboveT _R , shows a metastable regime belowT _R with a spinodal limit of metastability _c , beyond which oscillatory growth starts. The critical behavior of _c is found to be ln _c –(T _R –T)^–1+O(ln (T _R –T)).     

Positron annihilation anomaly in the high-temperature superconductor YBa2Cu3O7−x

We have measured the ac susceptibility of a wire with a Nb core (1.27 mm diam.) and a Cu cladding (0.37 mm thickness) atT50 K andB0.1 mG. Due to its proximity to Nb, the Cu becomes fully superconducting. From the data we find a breakdown fieldH _b =1.2 (mG) and a coherence length =2.2T ^–1/2 (m) for the Cu, as well as a field penetration depth -34T ^1/2 (m) at the Cu/Nb interface.     

Massive spin-two particle in a gravitational field

The spin-two particle is described by a symmetric tensorh subject to the subsidiary conditionsh = h =0. Their covariant generalization and the wave equation have been obtained directly from the Eulerian variational equations by algebraic methods only. In addition to the tensor fieldh a symmetric third-rank tensor = as well as a vector fieldA have been added, neither of which enter in the final result. The Lagrangian function is taken as a linear sum of all combinations which can be constructed from these functions, as well as terms involving the curvature tensor and its two possible contractions. Variation with respect toh , andA independently gives the Euler equations. Combining the various trace equations and choice of arbitrary constants yields the subsidiary conditions, while the Euler equations themselves give the connection between the auxiliary functions and the tensorh as well as the generalization of the wave equationD D h + 2R h -R h -R h +g R h +Rh =m ² h Finally, variation with respect tog yields the energy-momentum tensor.     

Multiatom interactions,order and stability in binary transition metal alloys

Interface delocalization or depinning transitions such as wetting or surface induced disorder are considered. At these transitions, the correlation length for transverse correlations parallel to the surface diverges. These correlations are studied in the framework of Landau theory. It is shown the t^–1/2 at all types of transitions for systems with short-range forces wheret measures the distance from bulk coexistence.     

Rotating steady-state configurations in general relativity. II

Space-times with timelike Killing vector field and axial Killing vector field are studied. Physical coordinates are constructed for the metric of differentially rotating matter. It is proved that, for matter flow whose streamline tangents areu = + , the matter region must be either Petrov type I orD.Partially supported by a National Research Council of Canada grant.     

Isotope dependence of particle-decay rates of muonic molecular ions (d3,4Heμ) J=1 below (dμ)1s-3,4He threshold

Rates of particle-emitting decay of the resonant state of the muonic molecular ion (dHe) _J=1 lying below the (d)_1s-He threshold can decay to the d-He scattering state. The resonant state is estimated by scattering calculations with the non-adiabatic coupled-rearrangement-channel method. Strong isotope dependence of the decay rates of (d³He) _J=1 and (d⁴He) _J=1 is predicted, though the calculated radiative decay rates of the states are almost the same. In (d³He) _J=1, the particle decay width is three times larger than the radiative decay width, while the two types of decay widths are almost the same in (d⁴He) _J=1. This results in a strong hindrance of the branching ratio of the radiative decay of (d³He) _J=1 compared with the case of (d⁴He) _J=1. This is consistent with a recent observation of the radiative decay of the two molecular states.     

Matter and light wave interferometry in gravitational fields

We consider the problem of finding the quantum mechanical phase associated with the propagation of a particle in a given external gravitational field, and conclude that it ism ds. In weak fieldsh this allows us to calculate the gravitationally induced phase on a freely traveling particle as 1/2 h P dx whereP is the ordinary momentum. This formula has the expected Newtonian limit and is then used to calculate effects in matter wave interferometry such as those due to gravity waves and the dragging of the ether frame by rotating bodies. Light wave interferometry is then considered and is shown to be also described by 1/2 h K dx , whereK is the wave vector of the light, and the integral is along the path of the ray. Matter and light wave interferometry are compared in various cases.A preliminary version of this work was presented at the Grenoble Workshop on Neutron Interferometry, June 1978.     

Positivity of entropy production in nonequilibrium statistical mechanics

We analyze different mechanisms of entropy production in statistical mechanics, and propose formulas for the entropy production ratee() in a state . When is steady state describing the long term behavior of a system we show thate()0, and sometimes we can provee()>0.     

Trilinear generally covariant equations

Field equations for n-frames h ^a that are possible in the theory of absolute parallelism are considered. It is shown that in three cases the equations can, after the substitution h ^a =H^pH ^a (H=det H ^a , p is an n-dependent constant), be written in a trilinear form that contains only the matrix H _a and its derivatives and not H ^a . It is shown that the equations are still regular for degenerate but finite matrices H _a if rank H _a 2.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 2, pp. 22–27, February, 1991.     

Algebraisch spezielle Einstein-Räume mit einer Bewegungsgruppe

In algebraically special Einstein spaces (R_v=0) with a hypersurfaceorthogonal spacelike Killing vector field _v, the trajectories of the multiple eigen null directions k lie — except one case — in the subspacesV ₃ orthogonal to _v (k=0) and are hypersurface-orthogonal. The solutions with vanishing expansion (k_,;=0, Kundt's class) can be determined explicitly.     

The twisted SU(3) group. Irreducible *-representations of the C *-algebra C(SμU(3))

Irreducible ^*-representations of C(SU(3)) are constructed for ]0, 1[. It is proved that C(SU(3)) is a type-I C ^*-algebra.     

Induced geometry and confinement

A classical, Poincaré invariant dynamical system is developed which contains, besides the natural metric _v , an induced metricg _v that is generated by a real scalar dynamical field. It is shown that scalar fields whose dynamics are governed by the induced metric can be consistently introduced. Also, point particles which follow timelike quasi-geodesic trajectories can be introduced. The reaction forces acting ong _v due to the presence of these fields and particles are computed. A discussion of causality and geometrical confinement is given.     

Absolute Continuity of Vitali–Hahn–Saks Measure Convergence Theorems

In this paper, we prove the following improved Vitali–Hahn–Saks measure convergence theorem: Let (L, 0, 1) be a Boolean algebra with the sequential completeness property, (G, ) be an Abelian topological group, be a nonnegative finitely additive measure defined on L, {_n: n N} be a sequence of finitely additive s-bounded G-valued measures defined on L, too. If for each a L, {_n(a)}_{n N} is a -convergent sequence, for each nN, when { (a)} convergent to 0, {_n(a)} is -convergent, then when { (a)} convergent to 0, {_n(a)} are -convergent uniformly with respect to nN     

Some twisted self-dual solutions for the Yang-Mills equations on a hypertorus

TheSU(N) Yang-Mills equations are considered in a four-dimensional Euclidean box with periodic boundary conditions (hypertorus). Gauge-invariant twists can be introduced in these boundary conditions, to be labeled with integersn (= –n ), defined moduloN. The Pontryagin number in this space is often fractional. Whenever this number is zero there are solutions to the equationsG =0 HereG is the covariant curl. When this number is not zero we find a set of solutions to the equations , provided that the periodsa of the box satisfy certain relations.Work supported in part by the US Department of Energy under Contract No. DE-AC-03-76ER 00068 and by the Fairchild FoundationOn leave from the Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Utrecht, P.O. Box 80.006, NL-3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands     

On the Haar measure of the quantumSU(N) group

We prove that the Haar state associated to the compact matrix quantum groupSU (N) is faithful for ]–1,1[,0, and anyN2.     

Renormalization group equations with several length scales and crossover scaling functions for axial anisotropy

The critical behaviour of axially anisotropicn-vector models is characterized by two distinct length scales, the correlation lengths and for the easy and hard axes. In order to handle the full range of anisotropics from to partial differential renormalization group equations are derived, depending on and . The anisotropicX-Y model is studied in detail near four dimensions. The crossover scaling functions for the susceptibilities are calculated to first order in=4–d. Two distinct crossover regions are found for weak and dominant anisotropy, respectively.     

Leptonic decays of vector mesons and a possible μ+μ− resonance

The possible existence of a vector leptonic resonance (⁰) in the ^+– system is considered. We discuss the effect such a resonance would have on the g factor of the muon and also on the ratio of the partial widths of the muonic and electronic decay modes (R_V = (V ^+–)/G (V e⁺ e^–)) of the neutral vector mesons ⁰,,,, and. From the experimental values of R and R, the following values are obtained for the mass, coupling constant, and partial decay widths of the resonance: M = 872 ± 60 MeV, f²/4 = 4 ± 2) ·10^–4, ( ^{0 + –}) = 0.12±0.06 MeV, and (^{0 0 +–}) = 0.13±0.06 MeV.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 5, pp. 39–43, May, 1977.