PLE spectra analysis of the sub-structure in the absorption spectra of CdSeS quantum dots

The semiconductor CdSeS quantum dots (QDs) embedded in glass are analysed by means of absorption spectra, photoluminescence (PL) spectra and photoluminescence excitation (PLE) spectra. The peaks of absorption spectra shift to lower energies with the size of QD increasing, which obviously shows a quantum-size effect. Using the PLE spectra, the physical origin of the lowest absorption peak is analysed. In PLE spectra, the lowest absorption peak can be deconvoluted into two peaks that stem from the transitions of 1S_3/2--1S_e and 2S_3/2--1S_e respectively. The measured energy difference between the two peaks is found to decrease with the size of QD increasing, which agrees well with the theoretical calculation for the two transitions. The luminescence peak of defect states is also analysed by PLE spectra. Two transitions are present in the PLE, which indicates that the transitions of 1S_3/2--1S_e and 2S_3/2--1S_e are responsible for the defect states luminescence.     

Probabilistic teleportation of a non-symmetric three-particle state

This paper proposes a scheme for teleporting a kind of essential three-particle non-symmetric entangled state, which is much more valuable than a GHZ and W state for some applications in quantum information processing. In comparison with previous proposal of teleportation, the resources of entangled states as quantum channel and the number of classical messages required by our scheme can be cut down. Moreover, it is shown that there exists a class of transformations which ensure the success of this scheme, because the two-particle transformation performed by the receiver in the course of teleportation may be a generic two-particle operation instead of a control-NOT (CNOT) operation. In addition, all kinds of transformations performed by sender and receiver are given in detail.     

Tripartite Nonlinear Entangled State Representations in Quantum Mechanics

Based on the technique of integral within an ordered product of nonlinear bosonic operators we construct a kind of tripartite nonlinear entangled states, which can make up a complete set. As its application, we also derive nonlinear 3-mode charge-related entangled state. The essential point for constructing these states lies in choosing the appropriate charge operator.     

Estimating the Solutions of the Boltzmann Equation

We discuss some possible estimates of the solutions of the Boltzmann equation, which might permit a progress in the theory of existence of weak solutions.     

Theory of myelin coiling

A new model is proposed to explain coiling of myelins composed of fluid bilayers. This model allows the constituent bilayer cylinders of a myelin to be non-coaxial and the bilayer lateral tension to vary from bilayer to bilayer. The calculations show that a myelin would bend or coil to lower its free energy when the bilayer lateral tension is sufficiently large. From a mechanical point of view, the proposed coiling mechanism is analogous to the classical Euler buckling of a thin elastic rod under axial compression. The analysis of a simple two-bilayer case suggests that a bilayer lateral tension of about 1 dyne/cm can easily induce coiling of myelins of typical lipid bilayers. This model signifies the importance of bilayer lateral tension in determining the morphology of myelinic structures.     

MJ and collision energy dependent attenuation of Rg (3P2) by CF3Br

The total attenuation cross-section of Rg (³P₂) (Rg = Ar, Kr) by the collision with CF₃Br is measured as a function of the magnetic sub level M_J of Rg (³P₂) and the collision energy. For Ar (³P₂), the attenuation process indicates a M_J dependence, in particular, the cross-section of the M_J = 0 state is lower compared with that for other states. On the other hand, Kr (³P₂) shows no M_J dependent attenuation.     

Generation of hyperentangled four-photon cluster state via cross-Kerr nonlinearity

We propose a scheme for generating a hyperentangled four-photon cluster state that is simultaneously entangled in polarization modes and spatial modes. This scheme is based on linear optical elements, weak cross-Kerr nonlinearity, and homodyne detection. Therefore, it is feasible with current experimental technology.     

SRPES investigation of tungsten oxide in different oxidation states

The microstructure and morphology of metal oxide films have a large influence on the sensitivity, selectivity and stability of the gas sensors and catalysts. Considering that the sensing properties of thin film sensors are strongly related to their microstructures and to the exact stoichiometry of their surfaces, an accurate control of these parameters is extremely important for the production of sensors with reproducible behavior. In this paper, an influence of preparation and annealing conditions on the physical and chemical properties of tungsten oxide thin film is investigated. Two types of samples having polycrystalline structure were prepared by different methods (deposition under UHV conditions, oxidation of metallic tungsten layer in air). The samples were reduced by heating in UHV at different temperatures and/or by Ar ion bombardment. It was found that the stability of tungsten oxide layer with respect to the treatment procedures depends strongly on the preparation conditions of the sample. The reduction process is discussed in terms of different oxidation states resolved in the W4f photoelectron spectrum. Easy reducibility of the tungsten oxide layer prepared by vacuum deposition was found to be a consequence of its nano-crystalline structure.     

Formations of n-order two-soliton bound states in Bose–Einstein condensates with spatiotemporally modulated nonlinearities

The formations of n-order two-soliton bound states (TSBSs) in the Bose–Einstein condensates with spatiotemporally modulated nonlinearities are studied. Exact analytical expressions of the n-order TSBSs are derived by means of the similarity transformations. Further, the numerical simulations are carried out, consistent with the analytical results very well. The stability analysis shows that the solutions can be stable. Our results indicate that the attractive spatiotemporal inhomogeneous nonlinearities can support n-order TSBSs, which has the potential applications to the generation of matter-wave bright solitons in harmonic traps.