Differential calculi on quantum vector spaces with Hecke-type relations

From a vector spaceV equipped with a Yang-Baxter operatorR one may form the r-symmetric algebraS _R V=TV/v w–R(v w), which is a quantum vector space in the sense of Manin, and the associated quantum matrix algebraM _R V=T(End(V))/f g–R(f g)R ^-1. In the case whenR satisfies a Hecke-type identityR ²=(1–q)R+q, we construct a differential calculus _R V forS _R V which agrees with that constructed by Pusz, Woronowicz, Wess, and Zumino whenR is essentially theR-matrix of GL _q (n). Elements of _R V may be regarded as differential forms on the quantum vector spaceS _R V. We show that _R V isM _R V-covariant in the sense that there is a coaction _*: _R V M _R V _R V with _*d=(1 d)_* extending the natural coaction :S _R V M _R V S _R V.     

Temperature in Friedmann thermodynamics and its generalization to arbitrary space-times

In recent articles we have introduced Friedmann thermodynamics, where certain geometric parameters in Friedmann models were treated like their thermodynamic counterparts (temperature, entropy, Gibbs potential, etc.). This model has the advantage of allowing us to determine the geometry of the universe by thermodynamic stability arguments. In this paper, in search for evidence for the definition of gravitational temperature, we will investigate a massless conformal scalar field in an Einstein universe in detail. We will argue that the gravitational temperature of the Einstein universe is given asT _g=1/2) (c/k) (1/R ₀), where R₀ is the radius of the Einstein universe. This is in accord with our definition of gravitational temperature in Friedmann thermodynamics and determines the dimensionless constant as 1/2. We discuss the limitations of the model we are using. We also suggest a method to generalize our gravitational temperature to arbitrary space-times granted that they are sufficiently smooth.Based on three essays awarded honorable mention in the years 1987, 1988 and 1989 by the Gravity Research Foundation—Ed.     

Entropy andp-particle observables. I. The general program

An information-theoretic notion of entropy is proposed for a system ofN interacting particles which assesses an observer's limited knowledge of the state of the system, assuming that he or she can measure with arbitrary precision all one-particle observables and correlations involving some numberp of the particles but is completely ignorant of the form of any higher-order correlations involving more thanp particles. The idea is to define a generic measure of entropyS[ ] = –Tr log for an arbitrary density matrix or distribution function , and then, given the trueN-particle, to define a reduced _R ^P which reflects the observer's partial knowledge. The result, at any timet, is a chain of inequalitiesS[ _R ¹ ]S[ _R ² ]...S[ _R ^N ]S[], with true equalityS[ _R ^p ]=S[ _R ^p+1 ] if and only if the true factorizes exactly into a product of contributions involving all possiblep-particle groupings. It follows further than (1) if, at some initial timet ₀, the true factorizes in this way, thenS[ _R ^p (]S[ _R ^p (t ₀)] for all finite timest>t ₀, with equality if and only if the factorization is restored, and (2) the initial response of the system must be to increase itsp-particle entropy.     

Some properties of topological geons

We investigate the Finkelstein-Misner geons for a non-simply-connected space-time manifold (M, g ₀). We use relations between different Lorentzian structures unequivalent tog ₀ and topological properties ofM given by the Morse theory. It implies that to some pieces of geons we have to associate Wheeler's worm-holes. Geons that correspond to time-orientable Lorentz structures are related tog ₀ by Morse functions that describe the attaching of a handle of index one. In the case of geons associated to time-nonorientable Lorentzian structures, appropriate handles are related to loops along which the notion of time reverses. If we assume electromagnetic properties of geons, then only four species, v, e, p, m, of different geons can exist and geon m has to decay according to mv+p+e.     

Nelson's symmetry and the infinite volume behavior of the vacuum inP(φ)2

LetH _l be the Hamiltonian in aP()₂ theory with sharp space cutoff in the interval (–l/2,l/2). LetE _l =inf(H _l ), (l)=–E _l /l, and let _l be the vacuum forH _l . discuss properties of (l) and _l . In particular, asl, there are finite constants <0 and such that (l), ((l)–)l, and hence (l)=+/l+o(l ^–1). Moreover exp(–c ₁ l) _{l 1}exp(–c ₂ l) forc ₁,c ₂ positive constants, where _{l 1} is theL ¹(Q, d₀) norm of ₁ with respect to the Fock vacuum measure. We also present a new proof of recent estimates of Glimm and Jaffe on local perturbations ofH _l in the infinite volume limit.Research sponsored by AFOSR under Contract No. F44620-71-C-0108.On leave from Istituto di Fisica Teorica, Universitá di Napoli and Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Napoli.A. Sloan Foundation Fellow.     

Anisotropy of the low temperature resistivity of hexagonal single crystalline spin glass systems

The impurity contribution to the resistivity in zero field (T) of dilute hexagonal single crystals of ZnMn, CdMn and MgMn has been studied in the mK range on samples cut parallel () and perpendicular () to thec-axis, using a SQUID technique for the measurements. Typical spin glass behavior is found in (T) as well as (T) for all alloys, with Kondo like logarithmic increases at higher temperatures and maxima atT _m at lower temperatures, indicating the influence of impurity interactions. The differences in the corresponding isotropic resistivity _poly(T) between the three systems can qualitatively be understood within the framework of a theoretical model by Larsen, describing (T) as a function of universal quantitiesT/T _K and _RKKY/T _K , where _RKKY is the RKKY-interaction strength andT _K the Kondo temperature. With respect to the two lattice directions studied, the behavior of (T and (T is anisotropic in the Kondo regime as well as in the range where ordering becomes important. While the anisotropy in the Kondo slope can be understood by an anisotropic unitarity limit, the understanding of the anisotropy in region where impurity interactions are important remains problematic.Dedicated to Prof. Dr. S. Methfessel on the occasion of his 60th birthday     

Implementation of comparative probability by normal states. Infinite dimensional case

Let be an infinite dimensional Hilbert space and () the set of all (orthogonal) projections on . A comparative probability on () is a linear preorder on () such thatOP1,1O and such that ifP┴R,Q┴R, thenPQP+RQ+R for allP, Q, R in (). We give a sufficient and necessary condition for to be implemented in a canonical way by a normal state onB(), the bounded linear operators on .     

Reliability Polynomials and Their Asymptotic Limits for Families of Graphs

We present exact calculations of reliability polynomials R(G,p) for lattice strips G of fixed widths L _y 4 and arbitrarily great length L _x with various boundary conditions. We introduce the notion of a reliability per vertex, r({G},p)=lim_|V|R(G,p)^1/|V| where |V| denotes the number of vertices in G and {G} denotes the formal limit lim_|V|G. We calculate this exactly for various families of graphs. We also study the zeros of R(G,p) in the complex p plane and determine exactly the asymptotic accumulation set of these zeros , across which r({G}) is nonanalytic.     

Random walk with persistence

The exact analytic result is obtained for the Fourier transform of the generating functionF(R,s)= _n=0 s ⁿ P(R,n), whereP(R,n) is the probability density for the end-to-end distanceR inn steps of a random walk with persistence. The moments R ²(n), R ⁴(n), and R ⁶(n) are calculated and approximate results forP(R,n) and R ^–1(n) are given.     

Distribution of the error term for the number of lattice points inside a shifted circle

We investigate the fluctuations inN (R), the number of lattice pointsnZ ² inside a circle of radiusR centered at a fixed point [0, 1)². Assuming thatR is smoothly (e.g., uniformly) distributed on a segment 0RT, we prove that the random variable has a limit distribution asT (independent of the distribution ofR), which is absolutely continuous with respect to Lebesgue measure. The densityp (x) is an entire function ofx which decays, for realx, faster than exp(–|x|^4–). We also obtain a lower bound on the distribution function which shows thatP (–x) and 1–P (x) decay whenx not faster than exp(–x ⁴⁺). Numerical studies show that the profile of the densityp (x) can be very different for different . For instance, it can be both unimodal and bimodal. We show that , and the variance depends continuously on . However, the partial derivatives ofD are infinite at every rational point Q ², soD is analytic nowhere.     

Gravitation and universal Fermi coupling in general relativity

The generally covariant Lagrangian densityG = + 2K _matter of the Hamiltonian principle in general relativity, formulated by Einstein and Hilbert, can be interpreted as a functional of the potentialsg _ikand of the gravitational and matter fields. In this general relativistic interpretation, the Riemann-Christoffel form _kl ⁱ = _kl ⁱ for the coefficients _kl ⁱ of the affine connections is postulated a priori. Alternatively, we can interpret the LagrangianG as a functional of , g_ik, and the coefficients _kl ⁱ . Then the _kl ⁱ are determined by the Palatini equations. From these equations and from the symmetry _kl ⁱ = _lk ⁱ for all matter fields with /=0 the Christoffel symbols again result. However, for Dirac's bispinor fields, / becomes dependent on the Dirac current, essentially with a coupling factor Khc. In this case, the Palatini equations define a new transport rule for the spinor fields, according to which a second universal interaction results for the Dirac spinors, besides Einstein's gravitation. The generally covariant Dirac wave equations become the general relativistic nonlinear Heisenberg wave equations, and the second universal interaction is given by a Fermi-like interaction term of the V-A type. The geometrically induced Fermi constant is, however, very small and of the order 10^–81erg cm³     

Analyticity properties and power law estimates of functions in percolation theory

We consider percolation on the sites of a graphG, e.g., a regulard-dimensional lattice. All sites ofG are occupied (vacant) with probabilityp (respectively,q=1–p), independently of each other.W denotes the cluster of occupied sites containing a fixed site (which will usually be taken to be the origin) andW the cardinality ofW. The percolation probability is the probability that #W=, i.e.,(p)=P _p{# W=}. Some critical values ofp,p _H andp _T, are defined, respectively, as the smallest value ofp for which(p)> 0, and for which the expectation of #W is infinite. Formally,p _H=inf {p(p)>0} andp _T=inf{p E _p{#W}=}. We show for fairly general graphsGthat ifp _T, thenP _P{#W n} decreases exponentially inn. For the special casesG =G ₀= the simple quadratic lattice andG ₁= the graph which corresponds to bond-percolation on ², we obtain upper and lower bounds for(p) of the formC¦p¦-P _H¦, and bounds forEp{#W} of the formC¦p–p _H¦^–. We also investigate smoothness properties of (p)=E _p{number of clusters per site} =E _p {(#W)^–1; (#W) 1}. This function was introduced by Sykes and Essam, who assumed that (·) has exactly one singularity, namely, atp=p _H. For the graphsG ₀ andG ₁, (i.e., site or bond percolation on ²) we show that (p) is analytic atp p _H and has two continuous derivatives atp=p _H. The emphasis is on rigorous proofs.Research supported by the NSF through a grant to Cornell University.     

Polymer models and generalized Potts-Kasteleyn models

The well-established relation between Potts models withv spin values and random-cluster models (with intracluster bonding favored over intercluster bonding by a factorv) is explored, but with the random-cluster model replaced by a much generalized polymer model, implying a corresponding generalization of the Potts model. The analysis is carried out in terms a given defined functionR(), an entropy/free-energy density for the polymer model in the casev=1, expressed as a function of the density of units. The aim of the analysis is to determine the analogR _v () ofR() for general nonnegativev in terms ofR(), and thence to determine the critical value of density _vg at which gelation occurs. This critical value is independent ofv up to a valuev _P, the Potts-critical value. What is principally required ofR() is that it should show a certain given concave/convex behavior, although differentiability and another regularizing condition are required for complete conclusions. Under these conditions the unique evaluation ofR _v () in terms ofR() is given in a form known to hold for integralv but not previously extended. The analysis is carried out in terms of the Legendre transforms of these functions, in terms of which the phenomena of criticality (gelation) and Potts criticality appear very transparently andv _P is easily determined. The value ofv _P is 2 under mild conditions onR. Special interest attaches to the functionR ₀(), which is shown to be the greatest concave minorant ofR(). The naturalness of the approach is demonstrated by explicit treatment of the first-shell model.     

A two-level Kaluza-Klein theory

Let the Lie groups G and H act on the manifold P in such a way that P fibres as a principal G-bundle over P/G and as an H-bundle over P/H. We find that every pair (,) where is an H-invariant connection form in PP/G and is a G-invariant connection form in PP/H corresponds uniquely to a connection form in PP/(H×G) and a cross-section of a vector bundle with base P/(H×G).     

The Einstein 3-form Gα and its Equivalent 1-form Lα in Riemann–Cartan Space

We motivate the definition of the Einstein 3-form G by means of the contracted 2nd Bianchi identity. This definition contains the whole curvature 2-form. The L 1-form, defined via G = L ^*( ) ( is the Hodge-star, the coframe), is equivalent to the Einstein 3-form and contains all the information of the curvature 2-form relevant for the definition of the Einstein 3-form. A variational formula of Salgado on quadratic invariants of the L 1-form is discussed, generalized, and put into proper perspective.     

Charge Fluctuations in the Two-Dimensional One-Component Plasma

We study, via computer simulations, the fluctuations in the net electric charge in a two-dimensional, one component plasma (OCP) with uniform background charge density –e in a region inside a much larger overall neutral system. Setting e=1, this is the same as the fluctuations in N , the number of mobile particles of charge e. As expected, the distribution of N has, for large , a Gaussian form with a variance which grows only as ^||, where || is the length of the perimeter of . The properties of this system depend only on the coupling parameter =kT, which is the same as the reciprocal temperature in our units. Our simulations show that when the coupling parameter increases, ^() decreases to an asymptotic value ^()^(2)/2 which is equal (or very close) to that obtained for the corresponding variance of particles on a rigid triangular lattice. Thus, for large , the characteristic length _L=2^/ associated with charge fluctuations behaves very differently from that of the Debye length, _D1/ , which it approaches as 0. The pair correlation function of the OCP is also studied.     

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)).     

Muon catalyzed fusion: old and new aspects of energy production

Muon catalyzed fusion of deuterium and tritium (CF) yields the same energy gain per reaction as fusion with magnetic or inertial confinement (17.6 MeV). The crucial points of Cf are, however, very different, namely (a) the energy costW ₍₎ for production of one ^– and (b) the numbern of reactions a single muon can catalyze on the average. (b) is ultimately limited by theeffective sticking probability _f :n1/ _f. With standard methods one hasW ₍₎5 GeV, _f=0.5%. Hence a standard CF reactor can never reach a net energy gain. To solve this problem, ways discussed since about a decade are to increase the efficiency by both (i) energy multiplication using a fissionable blanket and (ii) breeding. A new way to increase the safety of fission devices mostly due to Yu. Petrov is outlined. On the other hand there is a hope to lowerW ₍₎ slightly and _f drastically, the latter by artificial reactivation. New theoretical results for beam cooling in an omegatron type driven integrated CF reactor, important forW ₍₎ and, in particular, _f, is presented.     

Cross-section asymmetry for the reactions γd →pn, γd → π0 d by linearly polarized photons in the energy rangeE γ = 0·4 – 0·8 GeV

The beam asymmetryB has been measured for the reactiond pn in the energy rangeE = 0·4 ÷ 0·8 GeV and angles _p ^cm = 45 ÷ 95° and ford ⁰d at energiesE =0·5, 0·6, 0·7 GeV and angle ^cm = 130°. The results obtained are compared to existing theoretical predictions which take into account the possible contribution of dibaryon resonances.Presented at the symposium Mesons and Light Nuclei, Bechyn, Czechoslovakia, May 27–June 1, 1985.     

Slow hydromagnetic flow in a channel with porous walls in presence of a periodic magnetic field

An attempt has been made here to study the MHD effects on the slow motion of a viscous, incompressible and conducting fluid between two parallel porous infinite plane walls in presence of a transverse magnetic field varying periodically with time. The problem has been investigated firstly for the case of non-conducting walls and finally for the case of conducting walls.Notation biV velocity vector - U ₀ prescribed velocity - biH magnetic field vector - t time - density - coefficient of viscosity - coefficient of kinematic viscosity - conductivity of the medium - magnetic permeability - magnetic viscosity - _w conductivity of the wall - l thickness of the wall - L a constant characterising the thickness of the fluid slab - electric conductance ratio,= _w l/(L) - frequency of theH ₀ variations - P a constant, –1/p/x=P - (x, y, z) cartesion co-ordinates - Y dimensionless cartesian co-ordinate corresponding toy - M Hartmann number - R Reynolds number - R _m magnetic Reynolds number - R _c Reynolds number for cross-flow - S magnetic pressure number - P dimensionless pressure gradient - ¯t dimsnsionless time - Ps a parameter