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Self-Induced Transparency in Warm and Strongly Interacting Rydberg Gases (2020)
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Bai, Z., Adams, C. S., Huang, G., & Li, W. (2020). Self-Induced Transparency in Warm and Strongly Interacting Rydberg Gases. Physical Review Letters, 125(26), Article 263605. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.125.263605

We study dispersive optical nonlinearities of short pulses propagating in high number density, warm atomic vapors where the laser resonantly excites atoms to Rydberg P states via a single-photon transition. Three different regimes of the light-atom i... Read More about Self-Induced Transparency in Warm and Strongly Interacting Rydberg Gases.

Time crystallinity and finite-size effects in clean Floquet systems (2020)
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Pizzi, A., Malz, D., De Tomasi, G., Knolle, J., & Nunnenkamp, A. (2020). Time crystallinity and finite-size effects in clean Floquet systems. Physical Review B, 102(21), Article 214207. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.102.214207

A cornerstone assumption that most literature on discrete time crystals has relied on is that homogeneous Floquet systems generally heat to a featureless infinite temperature state, an expectation that motivated researchers in the field to mostly foc... Read More about Time crystallinity and finite-size effects in clean Floquet systems.

Nonlinear dynamics of Rydberg-dressed Bose-Einstein condensates in a triple-well potential (2020)
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McCormack, G., Nath, R., & Li, W. (2020). Nonlinear dynamics of Rydberg-dressed Bose-Einstein condensates in a triple-well potential. Physical Review A, 102(6), Article 063329. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.102.063329

We study nonlinear dynamics of Rydberg-dressed Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) trapped in a triple-well potential in the semiclassical limit. The Rydberg-dressed BECs experience a long-range soft-core interaction, giving rise to strong nearest- and... Read More about Nonlinear dynamics of Rydberg-dressed Bose-Einstein condensates in a triple-well potential.

Discrete spacetime symmetries and particle mixing in non-Hermitian scalar quantum field theories (2020)
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Alexandre, J., Ellis, J., & Millington, P. (2020). Discrete spacetime symmetries and particle mixing in non-Hermitian scalar quantum field theories. Physical Review D, 102(12), https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.102.125030

We discuss second quantization, discrete symmetry transformations, and inner products in free non-Hermitian scalar quantum field theories with PT symmetry, focusing on a prototype model of two complex scalar fields with anti-Hermitian mass mixing. Wh... Read More about Discrete spacetime symmetries and particle mixing in non-Hermitian scalar quantum field theories.

Inducing micromechanical motion by optical excitation of a single quantum dot (2020)
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Kettler, J., Vaish, N., de Lépinay, L. M., Besga, B., de Assis, P., Bourgeois, O., …Poizat, J. (2021). Inducing micromechanical motion by optical excitation of a single quantum dot. Nature Nanotechnology, 16(3), 283-287. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-020-00814-y

Hybrid quantum optomechanical systems1 interface a macroscopic mechanical degree of freedom with a single two-level system such as a single spin2–4, a superconducting qubit5–7 or a single optical emitter8–12. Recently, hybrid systems operating in the... Read More about Inducing micromechanical motion by optical excitation of a single quantum dot.

[N ii] Fine-structure Emission at 122 and 205 ?m in a Galaxy at z = 2.6: A Globally Dense Star-forming Interstellar Medium (2020)
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Doherty, M. J., Geach, J. E., Ivison, R. J., & Dye, S. (2020). [N ii] Fine-structure Emission at 122 and 205 ?m in a Galaxy at z = 2.6: A Globally Dense Star-forming Interstellar Medium. Astrophysical Journal, 905(2), Article 152. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/abc5b9

We present new observations with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array of the 122 and 205 ?m fine-structure line emission of singly ionized nitrogen in a strongly lensed starburst galaxy at z = 2.6. The 122/205 ?m [N ii] line ratio is sens... Read More about [N ii] Fine-structure Emission at 122 and 205 ?m in a Galaxy at z = 2.6: A Globally Dense Star-forming Interstellar Medium.

Enhanced anticorrosion properties of nitrogen ions modified polyvinyl alcohol/Mg-Ag ions co-incorporated calcium phosphate coatings (2020)
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Thanigai Arul, K., Manikandan, E., Ramana Ramya, J., Indirae, K., Kamachi Mudali, U., Henini, M., …Narayana Kalkura, S. (2021). Enhanced anticorrosion properties of nitrogen ions modified polyvinyl alcohol/Mg-Ag ions co-incorporated calcium phosphate coatings. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 261, Article 124182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2020.124182

Nitrogen ions (70 keV) were implanted on composite coatings containing polymer/Mg (magnesium)–Ag (silver) ions co-incorporated hydroxyapatite which is developed by microwave irradiation. Average crystallite size of modified coatings is reduced to 80%... Read More about Enhanced anticorrosion properties of nitrogen ions modified polyvinyl alcohol/Mg-Ag ions co-incorporated calcium phosphate coatings.

Qualitative and quantitative assessment of magnetic vestibular stimulation in humans (2020)
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Dewey, R. S., Gomez, R., Degg, C., Baguley, D. M., & Glover, P. (2020). Qualitative and quantitative assessment of magnetic vestibular stimulation in humans. Journal of Vestibular Research, 30(6), 353-361. https://doi.org/10.3233/VES-201538

The sensation of phantom motion or exhibition of bodily sway is often reported in the proximity of an MR scanner. It is proposed that the magnetic field stimulates the vestibular system. There are a number of possible mechanisms responsible, and the... Read More about Qualitative and quantitative assessment of magnetic vestibular stimulation in humans.

The evolution of the low-density H i intergalactic medium from z = 3.6 to 0: Data, transmitted flux, and H i column density (2020)
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Kim, T., Wakker, B. P., Nasir, F., Carswell, R. F., Savage, B. D., Bolton, J. S., …Rosenwasser, B. E. (2021). The evolution of the low-density H i intergalactic medium from z = 3.6 to 0: Data, transmitted flux, and H i column density. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 501(4), 5811-5833. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/staa3844

We present a new, uniform analysis of the H I transmitted flux (F) and H I column density (?NHI?) distribution in the low-density IGM as a function of redshift z for 0 < z < 3.6 using 55 HST/COS FUV (?z = 7.2 at z < 0.5), five HST/STIS+COS NUV (?z =... Read More about The evolution of the low-density H i intergalactic medium from z = 3.6 to 0: Data, transmitted flux, and H i column density.

Laser fabrication of Cu nanoparticles based nanofluid with enhanced thermal conductivity: Experimental and molecular dynamics studies (2020)
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Khamliche, T., Khamlich, S., Moodley, M., Mothudi, B., Henini, M., & Maaza, M. (2021). Laser fabrication of Cu nanoparticles based nanofluid with enhanced thermal conductivity: Experimental and molecular dynamics studies. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 323, Article 114975. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114975

Nanofluids are engineered colloidal suspensions of solid nanoparticles in aqueous and non-aqueous base fluids with enhanced thermo-physical characteristics compared to conventional heat transfer fluids (HTFs). In this study, we report on the fabricat... Read More about Laser fabrication of Cu nanoparticles based nanofluid with enhanced thermal conductivity: Experimental and molecular dynamics studies.

The threehundred: the structure and properties of cosmic filaments in the outskirts of galaxy clusters (2020)
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Rost, A., Kuchner, U., Welker, C., Pearce, F., Stasyszyn, F., Gray, M., …Rasia, E. (2021). The threehundred: the structure and properties of cosmic filaments in the outskirts of galaxy clusters. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 502(1), 714-727. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/staa3792

Galaxy cluster outskirts are described by complex velocity fields induced by diffuse material collapsing towards filaments, gas, and galaxies falling into clusters, and gas shock processes triggered by substructures. A simple scenario that describes... Read More about The threehundred: the structure and properties of cosmic filaments in the outskirts of galaxy clusters.

Nonequilibrium Many-Body Quantum Engine Driven by Time-Translation Symmetry Breaking (2020)
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Carollo, F., Brandner, K., & Lesanovsky, I. (2020). Nonequilibrium Many-Body Quantum Engine Driven by Time-Translation Symmetry Breaking. Physical Review Letters, 125(24), Article 240602. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.125.240602

Quantum many-body systems out of equilibrium can host intriguing phenomena such as transitions to exotic dynamical states. Although this emergent behaviour can be observed in experiments, its potential for technological applications is largely unexpl... Read More about Nonequilibrium Many-Body Quantum Engine Driven by Time-Translation Symmetry Breaking.

Exact solution of the Floquet-PXP cellular automaton (2020)
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Wilkinson, J. W. P., Klobas, K., Prosen, T., & Garrahan, J. P. (2020). Exact solution of the Floquet-PXP cellular automaton. Physical Review E, 102(6), Article 062107. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.102.062107

We study the dynamics of a bulk deterministic Floquet model, the Rule 201 synchronous one-dimensional reversible cellular automaton (RCA201). The system corresponds to a deterministic, reversible, and discrete version of the PXP model, whereby a site... Read More about Exact solution of the Floquet-PXP cellular automaton.

Motor-related oscillatory activity in schizophrenia according to phase of illness and clinical symptom severity (2020)
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Gascoyne, L. E., Brookes, M. J., Rathnaiah, M., Zia Ul Haq Katshu, M., Koelewijn, L., Williams, G., …Morris, P. G. (2021). Motor-related oscillatory activity in schizophrenia according to phase of illness and clinical symptom severity. NeuroImage: Clinical, 29, Article 102524. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2020.102524

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) measures magnetic fields generated by synchronised neural current flow and provides direct inference on brain electrophysiology and connectivity, with high spatial and temporal resolution. The movement-related beta decrea... Read More about Motor-related oscillatory activity in schizophrenia according to phase of illness and clinical symptom severity.

Chronic constipation in adults: Contemporary perspectives and clinical challenges. 1: Epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical associations, pathophysiology and investigation (2020)
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Scott, S. M., Simrén, M., Farmer, A. D., Dinning, P. G., Carrington, E. V., Benninga, M. A., …Corsetti, M. (2021). Chronic constipation in adults: Contemporary perspectives and clinical challenges. 1: Epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical associations, pathophysiology and investigation. Neurogastroenterology and Motility, 33(6), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1111/nmo.14050

Chronic constipation is a prevalent disorder that affects patients’ quality of life and consumes resources in healthcare systems worldwide. In clinical practice, it is still considered a challenge as clinicians frequently are unsure as to which treat... Read More about Chronic constipation in adults: Contemporary perspectives and clinical challenges. 1: Epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical associations, pathophysiology and investigation.

Natural optical activity as the origin of the large chiroptical properties in ?-conjugated polymer thin films (2020)
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Wade, J., Hilfiker, J. N., Brandt, J. R., Liirò-Peluso, L., Wan, L., Shi, X., …Fuchter, M. J. (2020). Natural optical activity as the origin of the large chiroptical properties in π-conjugated polymer thin films. Nature Communications, 11(1), Article 6137. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-19951-y

Polymer thin films that emit and absorb circularly polarised light have been demonstrated with the promise of achieving important technological advances; from efficient, high-performance displays, to 3D imaging and all-organic spintronic devices. How... Read More about Natural optical activity as the origin of the large chiroptical properties in ?-conjugated polymer thin films.

Dark energy loopholes some time after GW170817 (2020)
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Bordin, L., Copeland, E. J., & Padilla, A. (2020). Dark energy loopholes some time after GW170817. Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, 2020(11), Article 063. https://doi.org/10.1088/1475-7516/2020/11/063

We revisit the constraints on scalar tensor theories of modified gravity following the purge of GW170817. We pay particular attention to dynamical loopholes where the anomalous speed of propagation of the gravitational wave can vanish on-shell, when... Read More about Dark energy loopholes some time after GW170817.

Quenching of an antiferromagnet into high resistivity states using electrical or ultrashort optical pulses (2020)
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Kašpar, Z., Surýnek, M., Zubáč, J., Krizek, F., Novák, V., Campion, R. P., …Jungwirth, T. (2021). Quenching of an antiferromagnet into high resistivity states using electrical or ultrashort optical pulses. Nature Electronics, 4(1), 30-37. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41928-020-00506-4

Antiferromagnets are of potential use in the development of spintronic devices due to their ultrafast dynamics, insensitivity to external magnetic fields and absence of magnetic stray fields. Similar to their ferromagnetic counterparts, antiferromagn... Read More about Quenching of an antiferromagnet into high resistivity states using electrical or ultrashort optical pulses.

The effect of strain and spatial Bi distribution on the band alignment of GaAsBi single quantum well structure (2020)
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Gunes, M., Donmez, O., Gumus, C., Erol, A., Alghamdi, H., Alhassan, S., …Henini, M. (2021). The effect of strain and spatial Bi distribution on the band alignment of GaAsBi single quantum well structure. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 602, Article 412487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physb.2020.412487

The band line-up and band offset calculations of GaAs0.978Bi0.022/GaAs single quantum well with spatial changes of Bi composition were reported. The spatial Bi profile and a certain amount of the Bi composition in the barrier layer were determined by... Read More about The effect of strain and spatial Bi distribution on the band alignment of GaAsBi single quantum well structure.

Interacting double dimer model on the square lattice (2020)
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Wilkins, N., & Powell, S. (2020). Interacting double dimer model on the square lattice. Physical Review B, 102(17), Article 174431. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.102.174431

We study phases and transitions of the square-lattice double dimer model, consisting of two coupled replicas of the classical dimer model. As on the cubic lattice, we find a thermal phase transition from the Coulomb phase, a disordered but correlated... Read More about Interacting double dimer model on the square lattice.