Asymptotic Behavior of Global Classical Solutions of Quasilinear Non-strictly Hyperbolic Systems with Weakly Linear Degeneracy

In this paper, we study the asymptotic behavior of global classical solutions of the Cauchy problem for general quasilinear hyperbolic systems with constant multiple and weakly linearly degenerate characteristic fields. Based on the existence of global classical solution proved by Zhou Yi et al., we show that, when t tends to infinity, the solution approaches a combination of C1 travelling wave solutions, provided that the total variation and the L1 norm of initial data are sufficiently small.     

A note on paper “Implicit and explicit secular equations for Rayleigh waves in two-dimensional anisotropic media”

The paper is devoted to correcting structure of the representation for Rayleigh waves at non-semisimple degeneracy of the fundamental matrix. The incorrect representation was given in a paper “Implicit and explicit secular equations for Rayleigh waves in two-dimensional anisotropic media” by Cerv and Plesek (2013) .     

Dynamic shim updating on the human brain

Dynamic alteration of shim settings during a multi-slice imaging experiment can improve static magnetic-field homogeneity over extended volumes. In this report, a pre-emphasized dynamic shim updating (DSU) system capable of rapidly updating all non-degenerate zeroth through second-order shims is presented and applied to high-field multi-slice imaging studies on the human brain. DSU is utilized in both non-oblique and oblique slicing geometries while updating in-plane and through-slice shims. Image-based magnetic-field maps are used to quantify homogeneity improvements and comparisons are made on a slice-specific basis between static global shimming and increasing orders of shim inclusion utilized DSU. The influence of oblique slicing geometry on DSU-utilized global homogeneity is also quantified computationally. Finally, the effect of DSU on susceptibility artifact reduction in single-shot axial-sliced EPI is analyzed using experimental acquisitions.     

The Carnot efficiency enabled by complete degeneracies

Quantum-size effects unavoidably produce imperfect-regeneration heat losses in irreversible isothermal expansion/compression cycles, leading to the less efficiency of micro engines. Here, we design a smallest quantum Stirling-like heat engine using a single trapped electron as the working substance. The quantum probabilities to determine the electronic position are constructed from the incoherent mixed ensemble. When the quantum well expands isothermally to double its size and an infinite delta-function potential barrier is inserted in the middle, the complete degeneracies enable the heat engine to work reversibly and achieve the Carnot efficiency. The proposed theoretical model can open up new avenues for building practical nano-energy devices.     

中子星中简并电子气体的临界磁化

中子星内部的电子处于高度简并或完全简并的状态,电子磁矩(包括内禀磁矩和朗道反磁矩)的取向不是随机的,而是呈现出极强的磁化行为.考虑了磁化后的磁诱导方程要改写,改写后的方程添加了新的磁场生成项,更重要的改变是等效磁扩散系数变小了(顺磁情况),在临界情况(等效扩散系数等于零),磁场在磁生成项的作用下增加直到抑制机理出现,朗道反磁矩就是在这个时候变得越来越重要.磁场增加的最终结果使中子星局域磁场成为振荡的,对外看来有可能成为磁星. 关键词： 中子星 简并 磁化     

蝙蝠听觉神经系统如何在复杂环境中识别昆虫

生物声纳的高灵敏度和高可靠性一直是仿生设计所追求的目标, 然而至今仍没有一个令人信服的物理模型能很好得解释生物声纳优越性能的原因, 其主要是缺乏对动物听觉系统神经信息编码的认识. 本文从蝙蝠听觉神经系统的生理结构出发, 用圆映射和符号动力学方法讨论了蝙蝠听觉神经系统在复杂环境中处理多普勒信号的一种可能性方案, 并通过计算机仿真证明了其合理性. 针对蝙蝠神经系统的不稳定性, 用符号动力学的方法分析神经系统信息处理的机理具有良好的鲁棒性和高灵敏度. 这种新的信号处理方法的研究, 为生物声纳信号的处理过程的进一步认识提供了一种新的解释.     

A deterministic method study of the impact of the Pauli principle in double-gate MOSFETs

The Pauli principle is included in a multisubband deterministic solver for two-dimensional devices without approximations.The nonlinear Boltzmann equations are treated properly without compromising on accuracy,convergence,or CPU time.The simulation results indicate the significant impact of the Pauli principle on the transport properties of the quasi-2D electron gas,especially for the on state.     

Splitting of Spectra in Anharmonic Oscillators Described by Kratzer Potential Function

A perturbation theory model that describes splitting of the spectra in highly symmetrical molecular species in electrostatic field is proposed. An anahrmonic model of a two-dimensional oscillator having Kratzer potential energy functionis used to model the molecular species and to represent the unperturbed system. A selection rule for the radial quantum number of the oscillator is derived. The eigenfunctions of a two-dimensional anharmonic oscillator in cylindrical coordinates are used for the matrix elements representing the probability for energy transitions in dipole approximation to be calculated. Several forms of perturbation operators are proposed to model the interactionbetween the polyatomic molecular species and an electrostatic field. It is found that the degeneracy is removed in the presence of the electric field and spectral splitting occurs. Anharmonic approximation for the unperturbed system is more accurate and reliable representation of a real polyatomic molecular species.     

LIFE-SPAN OF CLASSICAL SOLUTIONS TO QUASILINEAR HYPERBOLIC SYSTEMS WITH SLOWDECAY INITIAL DATA

The author considers the life-span of classical solutions to Cauchy problem for general first order quasilinear strictly hyperbolic systems in two independent variables with “slow” decay initial data. By constructing an example, first it is illustrated that the classical solution to this kind of Cauchy problem may blow up in a finite time, even if the system is weakly linearly degenerate. Then some lower bounds of the life-span of classical solutions are given in the case that the system is weakly linearly degenerate. These estimates imply that, when the system is weakly linearly degenerate, the classical solution exists almost globally in time. Finally, it is proved that Theorems 1.1-1.3 in [2] are still valid for this kind of initial data.     

Cauchy Problem for General Rst Order Inhomogeneous Quasilinear Hyperbolic Systems

In this paper, we consider Cauchy problem for general first order inho- mogeneous quasilinear strictly hyperbolic systems. Under the matching condition, we first give an estimate on inhomogeneous terms. By this estimate, we obtain the asymptotic behaviour for the life-span of C¹ solutions with “slowly” decaying and small initial data and prove that the formation of singularity is due to the envelope of characteristics of the same family.