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Blanes, S.; Casas, F.; Oteo, J.A.; Ros, J. |
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A pedagogical approach to the Magnus expansion |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
European Journal of Physics |
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Eur. J. Phys. |
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31 |
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4 |
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907-918 |
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Time-dependent perturbation theory as a tool to compute approximate solutions of the Schrodinger equation does not preserve unitarity. Here we present, in a simple way, how the Magnus expansion (also known as exponential perturbation theory) provides such unitary approximate solutions. The purpose is to illustrate the importance and consequences of such a property. We suggest that the Magnus expansion may be introduced to students in advanced courses of quantum mechanics. |
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[Blanes, S.] Univ Politecn Valencia, Inst Matemat Multidisciplinar, E-46022 Valencia, Spain, Email: serblaza@imm.upv.es |
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Iop Publishing Ltd |
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0143-0807 |
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ISI:000279393800024 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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259 |
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Colonna, N.; Belloni, F.; Berthoumieux, E.; Calviani, M.; Domingo-Pardo, C.; Guerrero, C.; Karadimos, D.; Lederer, C.; Massimi, C.; Paradela, C.; Plag, R.; Praena, J.; Sarmento, R. |
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Advanced nuclear energy systems and the need of accurate nuclear data: the n_TOF project at CERN |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Energy & Environmental Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
Energy Environ. Sci. |
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3 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
1910-1917 |
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To satisfy the world's constantly increasing demand for energy, a suitable mix of different energy sources has to be devised. In this scenario, an important role could be played by nuclear energy, provided that major safety, waste and proliferation issues affecting current nuclear reactors are satisfactorily addressed. To this purpose, a large effort has been under way for a few years towards the development of advanced nuclear systems with the aim of closing the fuel cycle. Generation IV reactors, with full or partial waste recycling capability, accelerator driven systems, as well as new fuel cycles are the main options being investigated. The design of advanced systems requires improvements in basic nuclear data, such as cross-sections for neutron-induced reactions on actinides. In this paper, the main concepts of advanced reactor systems are described, together with the related needs of new and accurate nuclear data. The present activity in this field at the neutron facility n_TOF at CERN is discussed. |
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[Colonna, N.] Ist Nazl Fis Nucl, Sez Bari, I-70126 Bari, Italy, Email: nicola.colonna@ba.infn.it |
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Royal Soc Chemistry |
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1754-5692 |
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ISI:000284590900007 |
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yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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319 |
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Borja, E.F.; Diaz-Polo, J.; Garay, I.; Livine, E.R. |
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Dynamics for a 2-vertex quantum gravity model |
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Journal Article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Classical and Quantum Gravity |
Abbreviated Journal |
Class. Quantum Gravity |
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27 |
Issue |
23 |
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235010 - 34pp |
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We use the recently introduced U(N) framework for loop quantum gravity to study the dynamics of spin network states on the simplest class of graphs: two vertices linked with an arbitrary number N of edges. Such graphs represent two regions, in and out, separated by a boundary surface. We study the algebraic structure of the Hilbert space of spin networks from the U(N) perspective. In particular, we describe the algebra of operators acting on that space and discuss their relation to the standard holonomy operator of loop quantum gravity. Furthermore, we show that it is possible to make the restriction to the isotropic/homogeneous sector of the model by imposing the invariance under a global U(N) symmetry. We then propose a U(N)-invariant Hamiltonian operator and study the induced dynamics. Finally, we explore the analogies between this model and loop quantum cosmology and sketch some possible generalizations of it. |
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[Borja, Enrique F.; Garay, Inaki] Univ Erlangen Nurnberg, Inst Theoret Phys 3, D-91058 Erlangen, Germany, Email: etera.livine@ens-lyon.fr |
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Iop Publishing Ltd |
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0264-9381 |
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ISI:000284211600011 |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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341 |
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Lledo, M.A.; Sommovigo, L. |
| Title |
Torsion formulation of gravity |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Classical and Quantum Gravity |
Abbreviated Journal |
Class. Quantum Gravity |
| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
6 |
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065014 - 16pp |
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We explain precisely what it means to have a connection with torsion as a solution of the Einstein equations. While locally the theory remains the same, the new formulation allows for topologies that would have been excluded in the standard formulation of gravity. In this formulation it is possible to couple arbitrary torsion to gauge fields without breaking the gauge invariance. |
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[Lledo, M. A.; Sommovigo, L.] Univ Valencia, Dept Fis Teor, E-46100 Valencia, Spain, Email: Maria.Lledo@ific.uv.es |
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Iop Publishing Ltd |
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0264-9381 |
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ISI:000275120600015 |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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498 |
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Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abreu, P. et al); Pastor, S. |
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Update on the correlation of the highest energy cosmic rays with nearby extragalactic matter |
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Journal Article |
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2010 |
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Astroparticle Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Astropart Phys. |
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34 |
Issue |
5 |
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314-326 |
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Cosmic rays; UHECR; Anisotropy; Pierre Auger Observatory; Extra-galactic; GZK |
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Data collected by the Pierre Auger Observatory through 31 August 2007 showed evidence for anisotropy in the arrival directions of cosmic rays above the Greisen-Zatsepin-Kuz'min energy threshold, 6 x 10(19) eV. The anisotropy was measured by the fraction of arrival directions that are less than 3.1 degrees from the position of an active galactic nucleus within 75 Mpc (using the Veron-Cetty and Veron 12th catalog). An updated measurement of this fraction is reported here using the arrival directions of cosmic rays recorded above the same energy threshold through 31 December 2009. The number of arrival directions has increased from 27 to 69, allowing a more precise measurement. The correlating fraction is (38(-6)(+7))%, compared with 21% expected for isotropic cosmic rays. This is down from the early estimate of (69-(+11)(13))%. The enlarged set of arrival directions is examined also in relation to other populations of nearby extragalactic objects: galaxies in the 2 Microns All Sky Survey and active galactic nuclei detected in hard X-rays by the Swift Burst Alert Telescope. A celestial region around the position of the radiogalaxy Cen A has the largest excess of arrival directions relative to isotropic expectations. The 2-point autocorrelation function is shown for the enlarged set of arrival directions and compared to the isotropic expectation. |
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[Allekotte, I.; Asorey, H.; Bertou, X.; Golup, G.; Gomez Berisso, M.; Harari, D.; Mollerach, S.; Ponce, V. H.; Roulet, E.] Ctr Atom Bariloche, San Carlos De Bariloche, Rio Negro, Argentina |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0927-6505 |
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ISI:000284669100007 |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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320 |
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