Prospecting Quantum Correlations and Examining Teleportation Fidelity in a Pair of Coupled Double Quantum Dots System

The topic of improving the ability of quantum systems to retain non-local features and enhance the efficiency of quantum protocols continues. This study delves into the thermal investigation of quantum correlations and teleportation fidelity of a two-qubit teleported state using excess electrons in a coupled double quantum dots system as a quantum channel. The study employs three reliable quantum quantifiers to prospect the resourcefulness and non-classicality of the system. The findings suggest that preserving quantum correlations and optimizing teleportation fidelity require minimizing tunneling coupling and maximizing Coulomb interaction. The study has significant implications for quantum physics and its practical applications in quantum information processing.     

Gravity compensation of parallel kinematics mechanism with revolute joints using torsional springs

Abstract

Passive gravity compensation technologies based on counterweight and torsional springs is rarely discussed due to the unavailability of an exact mathematical manipulation to determine the required spring constants to achieve the static balance. This article proposes using these springs for a parallel kinematics mechanism with revolute joints. Either the spring constants or initial spring displacements are determined by a constrained optimization approach aiming at minimizing the total potential energy of the mechanism or the static reaction in the actuation direction at the actuators, along a prescribed trajectory. This results in reduced actuation forces/ torques and hence reduced power consumption.     

Three‐dimensional remeshed smoothed particle hydrodynamics for the simulation of isotropic turbulence

We present a remeshed particle‐mesh method for the simulation of three‐dimensional compressible turbulent flow. The method is related to the meshfree smoothed particle hydrodynamics method, but the present method introduces a mesh for efficient calculation of the pressure gradient, and laminar and turbulent diffusion. In addition, the mesh is used to remesh (reorganise uniformly) the particles to ensure a regular particle distribution and convergence of the method. The accuracy of the presented methodology is tested for a number of benchmark problems involving two‐ and three‐dimensional Taylor‐Green flow, thin double shear layer, and three‐dimensional isotropic turbulence. Two models were implemented, direct numerical simulations, and Smagorinsky model. Taking advantage of the Lagrangian advection, and the finite difference efficiency, the method is capable of providing quality simulations while maintaining its robustness and versatility.     

Ellipsometric configurations using a phase retarder and a rotating polarizer and analyzer at any speed ratio

In this paper,we propose an ellipsometer using a phase retarder and rotating polarizer and analyzer at a speed ratio 1:N.Different ellipsometric configurations are presented by assuming N = 1,2,and 3.Moreover,two values of the offset angle of the retarder are considered for each ellipsometric configuration.The Mueller formalism is employed to extract the Stokes parameters,from which the intensity received by the detector is obtained.The optical properties of c-Si are calculated using all configurations.A comparison between different configurations is carried out considering the effect of the noise on the results and the uncertainties in the ellipsometric parameters as functions of the uncertainties of the Fourier coefficients.It is found that the alignment of the phase retarder has a crucial impact on the results and the ellipsometric configuration with speed ratio 1:1 is preferred over the other configurations.     

Computational bridge aeroelasticity using turbulence models

Long-span bridges may collapse due to the interaction of turbulent wind flow and structural motion. The investigation of the fluid-structure interaction requires appropriate models for the structure, the wind flow and the coupling between them. Modeling and simulation of the wind flow is still a challenging aspect. The aim of this paper is to show the application of Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations with a turbulence model in the context of bridge aeroelasticity. (© 2016 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

An Untargeted Metabolomics Approach for Correlating Pulse Crop Seed Coat Polyphenol Profiles with Antioxidant Capacity and Iron Chelation Ability

Pulse crop seed coats are a sustainable source of antioxidant polyphenols, but are typically treated as low-value products, partly because some polyphenols reduce iron bioavailability in humans. This study correlates antioxidant/iron chelation capabilities of diverse seed coat types from five major pulse crops (common bean, lentil, pea, chickpea and faba bean) with polyphenol composition using mass spectrometry. Untargeted metabolomics was used to identify key differences and a hierarchical analysis revealed that common beans had the most diverse polyphenol profiles among these pulse crops. The highest antioxidant capacities were found in seed coats of black bean and all tannin lentils, followed by maple pea, however, tannin lentils showed much lower iron chelation among these seed coats. Thus, tannin lentils are more desirable sources as natural antioxidants in food applications, whereas black bean and maple pea are more suitable sources for industrial applications. Regardless of pulse crop, proanthocyanidins were primary contributors to antioxidant capacity, and to a lesser extent, anthocyanins and flavan-3-ols, whereas glycosylated flavonols contributed minimally. Higher iron chelation was primarily attributed to proanthocyanidin composition, and also myricetin 3-O-glucoside in black bean. Seed coats having proanthocyanidins that are primarily prodelphinidins show higher iron chelation compared with those containing procyanidins and/or propelargonidins.