Quantum Hall Quantized Cyclotron Entrance Channels

Quantum Hall plateaus are entered via quantized cyclotron (QC) cloud-chamber orbits that have Landau-level (LL) energies and uniquely-defined angular momenta. The conservation of angular momentum in the quantum Hall system requires both canonical and magnetic angular momentum components, which add together to form the invariant kinematic angular momentum. The only LL radial eigenfunctions that satisfy the conservation-law requirements of the QC to LL transition are the u _n,l eigenstates u _n,2n+1, where n = 0, 1, 2, .... These same eigenstates uniquely have the correct scaled sizes to tile the observed families of = 1/(2n + 1) Hall plateaus. Quantum Hall plateau formation is a direct consequence of this tiling.     

Long range scattering for nonlinear Schrödinger equations in one space dimension

We consider the scattering problem for the nonlinear Schrödinger equation in 1+1 dimensions: where = /x,R{0},R,p>3. We show that modified wave operators for (*) exist on a dense set of a neighborhood of zero in the Lebesgue spaceL ²(R) or in the Sobolev spaceH ¹(R)., The modified wave operators are introduced in order to control the long range nonlinearity |u|² u.Laboratoire associé au Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique     

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.     

Higher Conformal Multifractality

We derive, from conformal invariance and quantum gravity, the multifractal spectrum f() of the harmonic measure (i.e., electrostatic potential, or diffusion field) near any conformally invariant fractal in two dimensions. It gives the Hausdorff dimension of the set of points where the potential varies with distance r to the fractal frontier as r . First examples are a random walk, i.e., a Brownian motion, a self-avoiding walk, or a critical percolation cluster. The generalized dimensions D(n) as well as the multifractal functions f() are derived, and are all identical for these three cases. The external frontiers of a Brownian motion and of a percolation cluster are thus identical to a self-avoiding walk in the scaling limit. The multifractal (MF) function f(,c) of the electrostatic potential near any conformally invariant fractal boundary, like a critical O(N) loop or a Q-state Potts cluster, is given as a function of the central charge c of the associated conformal field theory. The dimensions D _EP of the external perimeter and D _H of the hull of a critical scaling curve or cluster obey the superuniversal duality equation . Finally, for a conformally invariant scaling curve which is simple, i.e., without double points, we derive higher multifractal functions, like the universal function f ₂(,) which gives the Hausdorff dimension of the points where the potential varies jointly with distance r as r on one side of the curve, and as r on the other. The general case of the potential distribution between the branches of a star made of an arbitrary number of scaling paths is also treated. The results apply to critical O(N) loops, Potts clusters, and to the SLE process. We present a duality between external perimeters of Potts clusters and O(N) loops at their critical point, as well as the corresponding duality in the SLE process for =16.     

The slow passage through a steady bifurcation: Delay and memory effects

We consider the following problem as a model for the slow passage through a steady bifurcation: dy/dt = (t) y – y³ +, where is a slowly increasing function oft given by= _i + t ( ⁱ,<0). Both and are small parameters. This problem is motivated by laser experiments as well as theoretical studies of laser problems. In addition, this equation is a typical amplitude equation for imperfect steady bifurcations with cubic nonlinearities. When=0, we have found that=0 is not the point where the bifurcation transition is observed. This transition appears at a value = ^j > 0. We call ^j the delay of the bifurcation transition. We study this delay as a function of ⁱ, the initial position of, and, the imperfection parameter. To this end, we propose an asymptotic study of this equation as 0, small but fixed. Our main objective is to describe this delay in terms of the relative magnitude of and. Since time-dependent imperfections are always present in experiments, we analyze in the second part of the paper the effect of a small-amplitude but time-periodic imperfection given by (t) = cos(t).     

Quantum-Logics-Valued Measure Convergence Theorem

In this paper, the following quantum-logic valued measure convergence theorem is proved: Let (L ₁, 0, 1) be a Boolean algebra, (L ₂, , , 0, 1) be a quantum logic and { _n : n N} be a sequence of s-bounded (L ₂, , , 0, 1)-valued measures which are defined on (L ₁, 0, 1). If for each a (L ₁, 0, 1), { _n (a)} _{n N} is an order topology Cauchy sequence, when {v(a)} convergent to 0, { _n (a)} is order topology convergent to 0 for each n N, where v is a nonnegative finite additive measure which is defined on (L ₁, 0, 1), then when {v(a)} convergent to 0, { _n (a)} are order topology convergent to 0 uniformly with respect to n N.     

Energy level crossings in quantum mechanics

From the eigenvalue equationH \ _n () =E _n ()\ _n () withH H ₀ +V one can derive an autonomous system of first order differential equations for the eigenvaluesE _n () and the matrix elementsV _mn () where is the independent variable. To solve the dynamical system we need the initial valuesE _n ( = 0) and \ _n ( = 0). Thus one finds the motion of the energy levelsE _n (). We discuss the question of energy level crossing. Furthermore we describe the connection with the stationary state perturbation theory. The dependence of the survival probability as well as some thermodynamic quantities on is derived. This means we calculate the differential equations which these quantities obey. Finally we derive the equations of motion for the extended caseH =H ₀ +V ₁ + ² V ₂ and give an application to a supersymmetric Hamiltonian.     

Group theory and kink stability equations

Starting from Schrödinger equations withSU(2) group-theoretic potentials, we consider a general family of kinks labeled by two (half-)integers (l, n) with ¦n¦l. A particular choice ofn=0,l=L (L positive integer) leads to a generalL-family, whereL=1 corresponds to sine-Gordon theory, whileL=2 represents the ( ⁴)₁₊₁ model. The ( ⁶)₁₊₁ model can also be recovered withl=3/2,n=–1/2, a particular case of theories labeled byl andn such thatl-n=2 which possess simple kink solutions. We also discuss one-loop order corrections to the kink masses in supersymmetric versions of theL-family. As a byproduct, we obtain the SUSY renormalization of the so-called parameter in sine-Gordon theory.     

Experimental survey of the sticking problem in muon catalyzed dt fusion

The sticking process dt + n, which constitutes the most severe limit to the number of fusions which a muon can catalyze, is reviewed. Many attempts were made to determine by calculations and measurements the probability for initial sticking _s ⁰ (immediately after dt fusion) and for final sticking _s (after the came to rest). Previous results based on neutron disappearance rates and on the observation of -X-rays were controversial and also in some disagreement with theory. New data are reported from PSI on direct observation of final sticking, using a setup with the St. Petersburg ionization chamber. These data mark a significant improvement in reliability and may clarify questions concerning previous discrepancies. The new results is _s(0.56±0.04)%, lower than the theory prediction _s=(0.65±0.03)%, at medium density.     

One criterion of semigroup product convergence

Let exp(-tA) and exp(-tB) be C ₀ contraction semigroups on both K and , where K is a Hilbert space and is a reflexive Banach space such that the linear space K is dense both in K and . Let ^* be a dual pair of Banach spaces. In this paper we study some properties of infinitesimal operators of these semigroups. We show that under suitable assumptions there is some connection between the form-sum A+B and a closure of A ₁+B₁, where -A ₁ is an infinitesimal operator of C ₀ contraction semigroup exp(-tA ₁) which is the extension by continuity on of C ₀ contraction semigroup exp(-tA) Kin . In particular we give some criterion of an m-accretive closability A ₁+B ₁ which may be applied for example to the Schrödinger operators acting in suitable L ^p-spaces. Also this criterion together with properties of semigroups under consideration results in the establishment of the Lie-Trotter formulae.     

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.     

Mikrophy'sikalische Vorgänge,die die Entstehung der Schnellen Schichtungswellen in der Neonglimmentladung bedingen

Zusammenfassung Im nachstehenden Artikel werden mikrophysikalische Vorgänge behandelt, die das Auftreten schneller Schichtungswellen in Neonglimmentladungen veranlassen können. Es werden sowohl die qualitativen Abhängigkeiten, als auch die ziffernmäigen Werte der Parameter der Schichtungswellen mit den charakteristischen Gröenwerten der in diesem Entladungstypus vor sich gehenden Vorgänge verglichen. Auf Grund der vorgenommenen Vergleiche kann gesagt werden, da die Relaxationszeiten der schnellen Wellen durch die Diffusionslebensdauer der atomaren, bzw. molekularen Ionen gegeben sind.

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Zum Schlu danken wir F. Kroupa und V. Krejí für die aufmerksame Lesung der Arbeit und wertvolle Hinweise.     

Directed paths on percolation clusters

We consider a variant of the problem of directed polymers on a disordered lattice, in which the disorder is geometrical in nature. In particular, we allow a finite probability for each bond to be absent from the lattice. We show, through the use of numerical and scaling arguments on both Euclidean and hierarchical lattices, that the model has two distinct scaling behaviors, depending upon whether the concentration of bonds on the lattice is at or above the directed percolation threshold. We are particularly interested in the exponents and, defined by ft and xt , describing the free-energy and transverse fluctuations, respectively. Above the percolation threshold, the scaling behavior is governed by the standard random energy exponents (=1/3 and =2/3 in 1+1 dimensions). At the percolation threshold, we predict (and verify numerically in 1+1 dimensions) the exponents=1/2 and =v/v, where v and v are the directed percolation exponents. In addition, we predict the absence of a free phase in any dimension at the percolation threshold.     

On the survival probability of a random walk in a finite lattice with a single trap

We consider the survival of a random walker in a finite lattice with periodic boundary conditions. The initial position of the random walker is uniformly distributed on the lattice with respect to the trap. We show that the survival of a random walker, U _n>, can be exactly related to the expected number of distinct sites visted on a trap-free lattice by U _n=1–S _n/N ^D (*) whereN ^D is the number of lattice points inD dimensions. We then analyze the behavior of S_n in any number of dimensions by using Tauberian methods. We find that at sufficiently long times S _n decays exponentially withn in all numbers of dimensions. InD = 1 and 2 dimensions there is an intermediate behavior which can be calculated and is valid forN ²N 1 whenD = 1 andN lnN n 1 whenD = 2. No such crossover exists when Z3. The form of (*) suggests that the single trap approximation is indeed a valid low-concentration limit for survival on an infinite lattice with a finite concentration of traps.     

Systematic study of muon transfer to sulphur dioxide

In a systematic study of the transfer process to sulphur dioxide, in seven different H₂ + SO₂ gas mixtures, the time spectra of the muonic sulphur X-rays yield muon transfer rates to the SO₂ molecule, deduced from the lifetimes of the p atoms, which agree all well with each other. The muonic oxygen time spectra show an additional structure as if p atoms of another kind were present. Reduced transfer rates_O are reproducible if one uses the model of ephemeral p atoms. The intensity ratios between the different kinds of p atoms are also discussed in the framework of this model and the one of black and white p atoms.     

The vacuum and lightcone quantization of interaction Hamiltonians

Let denote the conformally invariant neutral free scalar field on ×S ⁿ. The naive lightcone Hamiltonian for a ^p interaction is given by c^p, where C denotes a lightcone in ×S ⁿ, and the Wick power is relative to the free vacuum. We show that this sesquilinear form annihilates the free vacuum if n3 is odd, p>2, and p(n–1)0 mod 4.     

Radiative decays of the Z boson

We calculate the Stokes parameters of the photons produced in the decays of neutral vector bosons Z, Z 1+¯1+ and Z q+¯q+, wherel=e, , or , and q is a quark. In the decays of unpolarized Z bosons (with the production of unpolarized leptons or quarks) the nonzero Stokes parameters for ₂ (circularly polarized photons) and ₃ (linearly polarized photons). The magnitude of ₃ does not depend on the parameters of the netural weak current of the leptons and the quarks (if their mass is neglected). The anomalous magnetic moment of the Z boson is studied.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 2, pp. 38–43, February, 1986.     

Operator product expansions on the vacuum in conformal quantum field theory in two spacetime dimensions

Let ₁(x) and ₂(y) be two local fields in a conformal quantum field theory (CQFT) in two dimensional spacetime. It is then shown that the vector-valued distribution ₁(x)₂(y)|0 is a boundary value of a vectorvalued holomorphic function which is defined on a large conformally invariant domain. By group theoretical arguments alone it is proved that ₁(x)₂(y)|0 can be expanded into conformal partial waves. These have all the properties of a global version of Wilson's operator product expansions when applied to the vacuum state |0. Finally, the corresponding calculations are carried out more explicitly in the Thirring model. Here, a complete set of local conformally covariant fields is found, which is closed under vacuum expansion of any two it its elements (a vacuum expansion is an operator product expansion applied to the vacuum).Work supported by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft     

Characters of Finite-Dimensional Irreducible q(n) -Modules

The solution of the Kac character problem for thequeer series of Lie superalgebras q(n) is announced. An explicit algorithm which computes the character of an arbitrary finite-dimensional irreducible q(n)-module is presented. As an illustration, the correction terms to the generic character formula of Penkov (Monatsh. Math.118 (1994), 419) are written down for all finite-dimensional irreducible representations of q(n), for n4, with nongeneric character.     

Power law growth for the resistance in the Fibonacci model

Many one-dimensional quasiperiodic systems based on the Fibonacci rule, such as the tight-binding HamiltonianH(n)=(n+1)+(n–1)+v(n) (n),n,l ²(),, wherev(n)=[(n+1)]–[n],[x] denoting the integer part ofx and the golden mean , give rise to the same recursion relation for the transfer matrices. It is proved that the wave functions and the norm of transfer matrices are polynomially bounded (critical regime) if and only if the energy is in the spectrum of the Hamiltonian. This solves a conjecture of Kohmoto and Sutherland on the power-law growth of the resistance in a one-dimensional quasicrystal.