Controlling quantum coherence of atom laser by light with strong strength

A new method for controlling the quantum coherence of atom laser by applying input light with strong strength is presented within the framework of quantum dynamical theory. Unlike the case of rotating wave approximation(RWA), we show that the non-classical properties, such as sub-Poisson distribution and quadrature squeezed effect, can appear in the output atom laser beam with time. By choosing suitable initial RF phase, a steady and brighter output of squeezed coherent atom laser is also available.     

Statistical Analysis of the Effect of Mineral Admixtures on the Strength of the Interfacial Transition Zone

Microscopic evidence indicates that the thickness of the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) between the aggregate and the cement paste is modified when mineral admixtures partially replace portland cement. Unfortunately, there is limited information on the significance of these microscopic modifications to the mechanical properties of the ITZ. This research reports experimental results on the shear and tensile strength of the ITZ as affected by the addition of the following mineral admixtures: silica fume, fly ash, and natural pozzolan. Statistical analysis was used to identify the significant parameters affecting the tensile and shear strength of the ITZ. Experimental results indicate that not only does the incorporation of silica fume and fly ash increase the strength of the ITZ, these mineral admixtures have a greater influence on the strength increase of the ITZ than in the strength increase of the cement paste.     

Specific MARY spectrum from radical anion of pentafluorobenzene

The paper presents the first resolved experimental magnetically affected reaction yield (MARY) spectrum for a system with nonequivalent nuclei, radical anion of pentafluorobenzene. This observation dispels the common apprehension that because of a rather involved energy level layout a system with not all nuclei magnetically equivalent cannot produce resolved MARY lines in nonzero fields, and greatly, increases the practical scope of level-crossing techniques for studies of spin-correlated radical pairs. The experimental finding is supported by schemes of energy levels calculated for this system.     

Structural features of 1,3,5-trifluorobenzene radical anion,as studied by optically detected ESR spectroscopy and quantum chemistry

The ESR spectrum of 1,3,5-trifluorobenzene radical anion was obtained for the first time using optically detected ESR spectroscopy. Experimental data and results of a quantum chemical study of the potential energy surface (density functional theory B3LYP and BHHLYP methods) are indicative of fast interconversions between nonplanar conformations of this radical anion.     

Positronium formation affected by intermolecular electron transfer in concentrated solutions of electron acceptors

The positronium yield has been measured in mixtures of electron acceptors (inhibitors and anti-inhibitors of positronium formation) diluted with a neutral solvent. The data obtained confirm the idea, based on the spur reaction model of positronium formation, that the charge transfer reaction between electron acceptors in the positron spur is of importance for positronium formation.