Strongly correlated two-photon transport in a one-dimensional waveguide coupled to a two-level system

We show that two-photon transport is strongly correlated in one-dimensional waveguide coupled to a two-level system. The exact S matrix is constructed using a generalized Bethe-ansatz technique. We show that the scattering eigenstates of this system include a two-photon bound state that passes through the two-level system as a composite single particle. Also, the two-level system can induce effective attractive or repulsive interactions in space for photons. This general procedure can be applied to the Anderson model as well.     

Strongly coupled chameleon fields: new horizons in scalar field theory

We show that, as a result of nonlinear self-interactions, scalar field theories that couple to matter much more strongly than gravity are not only viable but could well be detected by a number of future experiments provided that they are properly designed to do so.     

Sum and two—atom dipole squeezing in a system of a two—mode vacuum field interacting with two coupled atoms

We discuss the effects of the initial atomic coherent factors (including the phase and the distribution parameter) and the dipole-dipole interaction on the sum and two-atom dipole squeezing in the system.The results show that the maximum squeezing in both cases is determined by the phase and the distribution parameter,and the duration of squeezing becomes longer by strengthening the dipole-dipole interaction.In addition,the comparison of the two types of squeezing shows that one type of squeezing is obtained at the expense of increased fluctuations in the other squeezing function.     

Asymmetry of neutrino emission from neutron beta decay in superdense matter and a strong magnetic field

The probability of neutron beta decay in the presence of degenerate magnetized matter consisting of electrons, protons, and neutrons is calculated by using exact solutions to the Dirac equation for charged particles in a uniform magnetic field. The asymmetry of the angular distribution of the momentum carried away by product antineutrinos is studied with allowance for the effect of a strong magnetic field. The values of basic parameters (magnetic-field strength, matter density, and matter temperature) that affect the reaction being considered are chosen in such a way as to render this investigation applicable to an analysis of the cooling of a neutron star.     

Computational studies of steady-state sound field and reverberant sound decay in a system of two coupled rooms

The acoustical properties of an irregularly shaped room consisting of two connected rectangular subrooms were studied. An eigenmode method supported by a numerical implementation has been used to predict acoustic characteristics of the coupled system, such as the distribution of the sound pressure in steady-state and the reverberation time. In the theoretical model a low-frequency limit was considered. In this case the eigenmodes are lightly damped, thusthey were approximated by normal acoustic modes of a hard-walled room. The eigenfunctions and eigenfrequencies were computed numerically via application of a forced oscillator method with a finite difference algorithm. The influence of coupling between subrooms on acoustic parameters of the enclosure was demonstrated in numerical simulations where different distributions of absorbing materials on the walls of the subrooms and various positions of the sound source were assumed. Calculation results have shown that for large differences in the absorption coefficient in the subrooms the effect of modal localization contributes to peaks of RMS pressure in steady-state and a large increase in the reverberation time.      

Mass and total decay rate of unstable particles in quantum field theory

We derive a very simple expression for the total decay rate of an unstable particle analogous to the optical theorem, and demonstrate its equivalence with the total decay rate defined in terms of the imaginary part of the propagator pole. The common origin of mass shifting and total decay rate is also demonstrated. Work supported in part by grants from the Research Foundation of the State of New York and the National Science Foundation.     

Information entropy and entanglement of a superconducting qubit coupled to a cavity field with its spontaneous decay

The quantum entanglement between superconducting qubit and cavity field is described quantitatively in the presence of spontaneous decay. Depending on how how a system is quantum correlated with its environment, the entanglement dynamics between the qubit and cavity is evaluated and investigated during the dissipative process. The motivation based on recent experiments wherein the Cooper box can be used to probe the decay of the resonator superposition state due to environmental decoherence, we theoretically investigate the dynamics of entanglement measured by the negativity. Wehrl entropy and Wehrl phase distribution of a superconducting qubit coupled to a cavity field induced by a superconducting qubit-damping reservoir governed by a master equation.     

耦合空间中不同衰变类型声场的边界研究

在耦合空间中,除了传统的指数衰变形式,通常还存在其它两种不同类型的声衰变方式,一种开始时衰变很快后来衰变速度降低,另一种相反,每一种衰变的形式在耦合空间中都占据一定的区域。目前的一般观点是:系统的物理边界,如两子空间之间的隔墙和耦合口,是空间中两类不同声场的边界。通过数值模拟和实验验证,发现这种物理边界划分并不能准确区分具有不同特性的声场。本文中给出了这两种不同特性声场之间的边界,发现这边界并不处在通常人们认为的隔墙之类的物理边界上,而是越过物理分隔进入相对更为活跃的子空间中。这种侵入的程度取决于两子空间自身混响之间的差异,差异愈大侵入得愈多。     

Model for a Universe described by a non-minimally coupled scalar field and interacting dark matter

In this work the evolution of a Universe model is investigated where a scalar field, non-minimally coupled to space-time curvature, plays the role of quintessence and drives the Universe to a present accelerated expansion. A non-relativistic dark matter constituent that interacts directly with dark energy is also considered, where the dark matter particle mass is assumed to be proportional to the value of the scalar field. Two models for dark matter pressure are considered: the usual one, pressureless, and another that comes from a thermodynamic theory and relates the pressure with the coupling between the scalar field and the curvature scalar. Although the model has a strong dependence on the initial conditions, it is shown that the mixture consisted of dark components plus baryonic matter and radiation can reproduce the expected red-shift behavior of the deceleration parameter, density parameters and luminosity distance.     

Electromagnetic field of a rotating magnetic dipole and electric-charge motion in this field

In this paper, we present the results of a study of the electromagnetic field in the near and intermediate zones of a magnetic dipole rotating in free space. Examples of solving the relativistic equations of the charged-particle motion in this field are given. The energy, which can be acquired by the particles during acceleration, is estimated.     

Design and fabrication of a high-performance evanescently coupled waveguide photodetector

In this paper, we present the design, fabrication, and measurement of an evanescently coupled waveguide photode- tector operating at 1.55 gm, which mainly comprises a diluted waveguide, a single-mode rib waveguide and a p-i-n photodiode with an extended optical matching layer. The optical characteristics of this structure are studied by using a three-dimensional finite-difference time-domain （3D FDTD） method. The photodetector exhibits a high 3-dB bandwidth of more than 35 GHz and a responsivity of 0.291 A/W at 1550 nm directly coupled with a cleaved fiber. Moreover, a linear response of more than 72-mW optical power is achieved, where a photocurrent of more than 21 mA is obtained at a reverse bias voltage of 3 V.     

Monopole decay in a variable external field

The rate of monopole decay into a dyon and an electron in an inhomogeneous external electric field is calculated by semiclassical methods. Comparison is made to an earlier result where this quantity was calculated for a constant field. Experimental and cosmological tests are suggested. The text was submitted by the authors in English.