Amplitudes distribution over two copies of small quantum subsystems

We propose a new formulation of quantum algorithm which allows to distribute amplitudes over two copies of small quantum subsystems. The new method gives a fixed number of copies and applied to the control of multi-qubit system. The analysis for the amount of error due to the distribution process has been presented for a system of 10 qubits with a small quantum subsystems to be copied. The present scheme provides a new way to distribute amplitudes over small quantum subsystems.     

Second Sound Measurements Near the Tricritical Point in 3He-4He Mixtures

In this paper we discuss a pulsed second sound experiment, aimed at determining accurately the critical exponent , and the predicted logarithmic correction to scaling, for the superfluid density along a tricritical path in the ³ He- ⁴ He phase diagram. We present an accurate estimate for the limits for closest approach to the tricritical point, as set by gravitationally induced sample inhomogeneities and finite size effects, and discuss some of the complications associated with measurements close to the tricritical point.     

Electrical and spectrophotometric properties of charge transfer complexes of picric acid and some aniline derivatives

The charge transfer complexes produced by the reaction between picric acid and some aniline derivatives were prepared. The prepared charge transfer complexes (CTC) were investigated using infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy aiming to throw more light on their molecular structure. It was proved that a proton transfer interaction takes place between PiOH and x-Ph.NH₂ leading to the formation of PiO^} and x-Ph.NH₃ ⁺ ions. The normal -¹ electronic interaction takes place by transferring an electron from the aniline ring to the picric acid. The semiconducting properties of the CTC were investigated. All the prepared complexes were proved to have a semiconducting character within the temperature range investigated.     

mfERG_LAB: Software for processing multifocal electroretinography signals

The multifocal electroretinography technique consists of performing sectorized light excitation of the retina and capturing the resulting evoked potential. This provides functional localized information about the state of the retinal neurons. Analysis of multifocal electroretinography signals can be used for diagnosing different types of optic neuropathies (glaucomatous, demyelinating and ischemic ethiology). In order to obtain a reliable diagnosis, it is necessary to apply advanced processing algorithms (morphological, frequency and time-frequency analysis, etc.) to the multifocal electroretinography signal. This paper presents a software application developed in MATLAB(?) (MathWorks Inc., MA) designed to perform advanced multifocal electroretinography signal analysis and classification. This intuitive application, mfERG_LAB, is used to plot the signals, apply various algorithms to them and present the data in an appropriate format. The application's computational power and modular structure make it suitable for use in clinical settings as a powerful and innovative diagnostic tool, as well as in research and teaching settings as a means of assessing new algorithms.     

Investigation of wall mass transfer characteristics downstream of an orifice

Numerical simulations were performed to determine the effect of Reynolds number and orifice to pipe diameter ratio (d_o/d) on the wall mass transfer rate downstream of an orifice. The simulations were performed for d_o/d of 0.475 for Reynolds number up to 70,000. The effect of d_o/d was determined by performing simulations at a Reynolds number of 70,000 for d_o/d of 0.375, 0.475 and 0.575. The momentum and mass transport equations were solved using the Low Reynolds Number (LRN) K-? turbulence model. The Sherwood number (Sh) profile downstream of the orifice was in relatively good agreement with existing experimental results. The Sh increases sharply downstream of the orifice, reaching a maximum within 1–2 diameters downstream of the orifice, before relaxing back to the fully developed pipe flow value. The Sh number well downstream of the orifice was in good agreement with results for fully developed pipe flow estimated from the correlation of Berger and Hau (1977). The peak Sh numbers from the simulations were higher than that predicted from Tagg et al. (1979) and Coney (1980).     

Exposure of Mice to Thirdhand Smoke Modulates In Vitro and In Vivo Platelet Responses

Smoking is a risk factor for a variety of deleterious conditions, such as cancer, respiratory disease and cardiovascular disease. Thrombosis is an important and common aspect of several cardiovascular disease states, whose risk is known to be increased by both first- and secondhand smoke. More recently, the residual cigarette smoke that persists after someone has smoked (referred to as thirdhand smoke or THS) has been gaining more attention, since it has been shown that it also negatively affects health. Indeed, we have previously shown that 6-month exposure to THS increases the risk of thrombogenesis. However, neither the time-dependence of THS-induced thrombus formation, nor its sex dependence have been investigated. Thus, in the present study, we investigated these issues in the context of a shorter exposure to THS, specifically 3 months, in male and female mice. We show that the platelets from 3-month THS-exposed mice exhibited enhanced activation by agonists. Moreover, we also show that mice of both sexes exposed to THS have decreased tail bleeding as well as decreased thrombus occlusion time. In terms of the role of sex, intersex disparities in thrombus development and hemostasis as well as in platelet aggregation were, interestingly, observed. Together, our findings show that exposing mice to THS for 3 months is sufficient to predispose them to thrombosis; which seems to be driven, at least in part, by an increased activity in platelets, and that it does not manifest equally in both sexes.