Introduction to the Spectator Approach

These lectures are intended as an introduction to the so-called spectator or Gross formalism. It is a covariant framework based on relativistic quantum field theory, which was developed in particular, although not exclusively, for applications in few-hadron systems. After a more general introduction, a first part develops some basic ideas within a scalar field theory. Then, a brief overview over relativistic two-body equations is given. The final part is devoted to the Gross equation in the two- and three-nucleon problem and presents some recent results.     

Algebraic Approach to the Hulthen Potential

In this paper the energy eigenvalues and the corresponding eigenfunctions are calculated for Hulthen potential. Then we obtain the ladder operators and show that these operators satisfy SU(2) commutation relation.     

Approach to the Extended States Conjecture

We develop a rather explicit approach concerning the extended states conjecture for the discrete random Schrödinger operator, or more generally for the so-called Anderson-type Hamiltonian. Our work is based on deep mathematical results by Jak?i?–Last (Duke Math. J. 133(1):185–204, 2006). Concretely, we suggest two new directions of research: We provide a formula which may lead the way to a rigorous proof of the conjecture, and an implementation of the proposed approach which yields numerical evidence in favor of the conjecture being true for the discrete random Schrödinger operator in dimension two. Not being based on scaling theory, this method eliminates problems due to boundary conditions, common to previous numerical methods in the field. At the same time, as with any numerical experiment, one cannot exclude finite-size effects with complete certainty. We numerically track the “bulk distribution” (here: the distribution of where we most likely find an electron) of a wave packet initially located at the origin, after iterative application of the discrete random Schrödinger operator.     

Explanation of the patterns in Mie theory

The far-field scattered light intensity, or the related phase function, for a spherical particle is known to display an overall power-law structure when formulated in terms of the scattering wave vector. Empirically determined patterns in the intensity relating to the particle size and refractive index are known. The cause of the patterns, however, has not been satisfactorily explained. This work applies an exact microphysical model to explain most of the patterns, and specifically, to reveal the physical cause of crossovers from one power-law to another. A unique aspect of this microphysical approach is phasor analysis, which provides a visually based way to examine the angle-dependent wavelet superposition involved in the model. A simple color coding scheme connects the phasors to the interior of the particle, and it is this connection that reveals the meaning of the crossovers.     

Information Approach to the Digital Recording of Signals

Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics - In this work, we study the problems of processing complex-nature signals subject to noise, which arise because of the insufficient dynamic range of these...     

Deterministic Approach to the Kinetic Theory of Gases

In the so-called Bernoulli model of the kinetic theory of gases, where (1) the particles are dimensionless points, (2) they are contained in a cube container, (3) no attractive or exterior forces are acting on them, (4) there is no collision between the particles, (5) the collision against the walls of the container are according to the law of elastic reflection, we deduce from Newtonian mechanics two local probabilistic laws: a Poisson limit law and a central limit theorem. We also prove some global law of large numbers, justifying that “density” and “pressure” are constant. Finally, as a byproduct of our research, we prove the surprising super-uniformity of the typical billiard path in a square.     

Consistent Histories Approach to the Unruh Effect

Using the history projection operator (HPO) approach to consistent histories we rederive Unruh's result that an observer constantly accelerating through the Minkowski vacuum appears to be immersed in a thermal bath. We show that propositions about any symmetry of a system always form a consistent set and that the probabilities associated with such propositions are decided by their value in the initial state. We use this fact to postulate a condition on the decoherence functional in the HPO setup. Finally we show that the Unruh effect arises from the fact that the initial density matrix corresponding to the inertial vacuum can be written as a thermal density matrix in the Fock basis associated with the accelerating observer.     

Anthropic Approach to the Cosmological Constant Problems

There are now two cosmological constant problems: (i) why the vacuum energy is so small and (ii) why it comes to dominate at about the epoch of galaxy formation. Anthropic selection appears to be the only approach that can naturally resolve both problems. Here I review this approach, emphasizing the testable predictions that it makes for the dark energy density and for its equation of state.     

Quantum Information Approach to the Ultimatum Game

The paper is devoted to quantization of extensive games with the use of both the Marinatto-Weber and the Eisert-Wilkens-Lewenstein concept of quantum game. We revise the current conception of quantum ultimatum game and we show why the proposal is unacceptable. To support our approach, we present a new idea of the quantum ultimatum game. Our scheme also makes a point of departure for a general protocol for quantizing extensive games.     

A Rainich-Like Approach to the Killing-Yano Tensors

The Rainich problem for Killing-Yano tensors posed by Collinson [1] is solved. In intermediate steps, we first obtain the necessary and sufficient conditions for a 2+2 almost-product structure to determine the principal 2–planes of a Killing-Yano tensor. Then we give the additional conditions on a symmetric Killing tensor for it to be the square of a Killing-Yano tensor. We also analyze a similar problem for the conformal Killing-Yano tensors. Our results show that, in both cases, the principal 2–planes define a Maxwellian structure. The associated Maxwell fields are obtained and we outline how this approach is of interest in studying the spacetimes that admit these kind of first integrals of the geodesic equation.     

Approach to Equilibrium for the Stochastic NLS

We study the approach to equilibrium, described by a Gibbs measure, for a system on a d-dimensional torus evolving according to a stochastic nonlinear Schrödinger equation (SNLS) with a high frequency truncation. We prove exponential approach to the truncated Gibbs measure both for the focusing and defocusing cases when the dynamics is constrained via suitable boundary conditions to regions of the Fourier space where the Hamiltonian is convex. Our method is based on establishing a spectral gap for the non self-adjoint Fokker-Planck operator governing the time evolution of the measure, which is uniform in the frequency truncation N. The limit N →∞ is discussed.     

Perturbative Approach to NonrenormalizableTheories

Using a perturbatively nonrenormalizable and non-perturbatively finite example(delta-function-type potential in nonrelativistic quantum mechanics), we illustratethat one can develop a perturbative approach for a nonrenormalizable theory.The key idea is the introduction of an additional expansion parameter whichallows us to eliminate infinities from the perturbative expressions. The generatedperturbative series reproduce the expansion of the exact analytical solution.     

非均匀材料的应变软化及叠层复合材料破坏过程的数值模拟

用有限元方法模拟了非均匀叠层材料的固体力学行为和破坏过程,各层材料性质的初始非均匀性采用某一给定的统计规则描述.用三维网格对试件进行有限元剖分,每个单元具有各自的均匀各向同性常量以反映总体的非均匀性.加载过程中不同单元破坏次序不同,因而整体等效应力应变关系表现出复杂的非线性性.通过数值计算,在选定的具体条件下,模拟了在逐步加载过程中,叠层材料应力应变场的变化和不同单元依次破坏直至试件整体破坏的过程.算例中叠层材料由14~15层构成,使用的网格数约为几千个.用该方法得到的非线性等效应力应变曲线与文[11,12]中叙述的拉伸作用下应变超过某一值后,材料发生应变软化现象的试验数据符合较好,趋势相当一致,因此可以设想是对应变软化原因的一种解释.     

On the Geometry of the Berry-Robbins Approach to Spin-Statistics

Within a geometric and algebraic framework, the structures which are related to the spin-statistics connection are discussed. A comparison with the Berry-Robbins approach is made. The underlying geometric structure constitutes an additional support for this approach. In our work, a geometric approach to quantum indistinguishability is introduced which allows the treatment of singlevaluedness of wave functions in a global, model independent way.