Universal Dynamics of Independent Critical Relaxation ModesScaling behavior is studied of several dominant eigenvalues of spectra of Markov matrices and the associated correlation times governing critical slowing down in models in the universality class of…M. P. Nightingale, H. W. J. Bloete·Aug 7, 1997SaveLearn
The Bak-Tang-Wiesenfeld sandpile model around the upper critical dimensionWe consider the Bak-Tang-Wiesenfeld sandpile model on square lattices in different dimensions (D>=6). A finite size scaling analysis of the avalanche probability distributions yields the values of…S. Lubeck, K. D. Usadel·Aug 7, 1997SaveLearn
Shock Profiles for the Asymmetric Simple Exclusion Process in One DimensionThe asymmetric simple exclusion process (ASEP) on a one-dimensional lattice is a system of particles which jump at rates p and 1-p (here p>1/2) to adjacent empty sites on their right and left…B. Derrida, J. L. Lebowitz, E. R. Speer·Aug 6, 1997SaveLearn
Dynamical properties of the pinned Wigner crystalWe study various dynamical properties of the weakly pinned Wigner crystal in a high magnetic field. Using a Gaussian variational method we can compute the full frequency and field dependence of the…R. Chitra, T. Giamarchi, P. Le Doussal·Aug 5, 1997SaveLearn
Bound states in a nonlinear Kronig-Penney modelWe study the bound states of a Kronig Penney potential for a nonlinear one-dimensional Schroedinger equation. This potential consists of a large, but not necessarily infinite, number of equidistant…S. Theodorakis, E. Leontidis·Aug 5, 1997SaveLearn
Derivation of symmetry-based pseudo spin models for modulated materialsA general concept for the derivation of symmetry-based pseudo spin Hamiltonians is described. It systematically bridges the gap between the atomistic basis and various pseudo spin models presented in…Boris Neubert, Michel Pleimling, Rolf Siems·Aug 5, 1997SaveLearn
Non-Hermitean De-Localization: Multiple Scattering and BoundsWe study localization and delocalization in a class of non-hermitean Hamiltonians inspired by the problem of vortex pinning in superconductors. We show how to take into account multiple scattering.…E. Brezin, A. Zee·Aug 5, 1997SaveLearn
Local polariton states in impure ionic crystalsWe consider the dynamics of an ionic crystal with a single impurity in the vicinity of the polariton resonance. We show that if the polariton spectrum of the host crystal allows for a gap between…V. S. Podolsky, Lev I. Deych, A. A. Lisyansky·Aug 4, 1997SaveLearn
Cumulant expansion of the periodic Anderson model in infinite dimensionThe diagrammatic cumulant expansion for the periodic Anderson model with infinite Coulomb repulsion (U=∞ ) is considered here for an hypercubic lattice of infinite dimension (d=∞ ). The…M. E. Foglio, M. S. Figueira·Aug 4, 1997SaveLearn
Quantum interference in nanometric devices: ballistic transport across arrays of T-shaped quantum wiresWe propose that the recently realized T-shaped semiconductor quantum wires (T-wires) could be exploited as three-terminal quantum interference devices. T-wires are formed by intersecting two quantum…G. Goldoni, F. Rossi, E. Molinari·Aug 4, 1997SaveLearn
Surface Phason-Polaritons in Charge Density Wave FilmsThe coupled non-radiative excitations of the electromagnetic field and phasons in films with a quasi one-dimensional charge density wave (CDW) are evaluated for P--polarization and CDW conducting…W. Wonneberger, R. Lamche·Aug 4, 1997SaveLearn
Magnus and Other Forces on Vortices in Superfluids and SuperconductorsThis is the text of a talk which is to be published in the proceedings of the Joint APCTP-ICTP conference (Seoul National University Korea, May 26th-30th 1997).Michael Stone·Aug 2, 1997SaveLearn
Electronic transport properties of quasicrystals: a ReviewWe present a review of some results concerning electronic transport properties of quasicrystals. After a short introduction to the basic concepts of quasiperiodicity, we consider the experimental…S. Roche, Guy Trambly de Laissardiere, D. Mayou·Aug 2, 1997SaveLearn
Conductivity in 3D quasiperiodic systemsWe develop a new real-space method which allows to evaluate the Kubo-Greenwood conductivity of independent electrons in static aperiodic potentials. We apply it to a numerical study of propagation…S. Roche, D. Mayou·Aug 2, 1997SaveLearn
A simple stochastic model for the dynamics of condensationWe consider the dynamics of a model introduced recently by Bialas, Burda and Johnston. At equilibrium the model exhibits a transition between a fluid and a condensed phase. For long evolution times…J-M Drouffe, C Godreche, F Camia·Aug 1, 1997SaveLearn
Quantized Conductance of One-Dimensional Doped Mott InsulatorThe possible modification of quantized conductance of one-dimensional doped Mott insulator, where the Umklapp scattering plays an important role, is studied based on the method by Maslov-Stone and…Michiyasu Mori, Masao Ogata, Hidetoshi Fukuyama·Aug 1, 1997SaveLearn
Band Structure of Periodically Surface-Scattered Water WavesBloch wavefunctions are used to derive dispersion relations for water wave propagation in the presence of an infinite array of periodically arranged surface scatterers. For one dimensional…Tom Chou·Aug 1, 1997SaveLearn
Maxwell-Schroedinger Equation for Polarized Light and Evolution of the Stokes ParametersBy starting with the Maxwell theory of electromagnetism, we study the change of polarization state of light transmitting through optically anisotropic media. The basic idea is to reduce the Maxwell…Hiroshi Kuratsuji, Shouhei Kakigi·Jul 31, 1997SaveLearn
Fingering Instability in CombustionA thin solid (e.g., paper), burning against an oxidizing wind, develops a fingering instability with two decoupled length scales. The spacing between fingers is determined by the Péclet number (ratio…O. Zik, Z. Olami, E. Moses·Jul 31, 1997SaveLearn
Polymer-Mode-Coupling Theory of Finite-Size-Fluctuation Effects in Entangled Solutions, Melts and Gels. II. Comparison with ExperimentThe predictions of the polymer mode coupling theory for the finite size corrections to the transport coefficients of entangled polymeric systems are tested in comparisons with various experimental…Matthias Fuchs, Kenneth S. Schweizer·Jul 31, 1997SaveLearn
Polymer-Mode-Coupling Theory of Finite-Size-Fluctuation Effects in Entangled Solutions, Melts and Gels. I. General Formulation and PredictionsThe transport coefficients of dense polymeric fluids are approximately calculated from the microscopic intermolecular forces. The following finite molecular weight effects are discussed within the…Matthias Fuchs, Kenneth S. Schweizer·Jul 31, 1997SaveLearn
Thomas-Fermi Description of Incoherent Light Scattering from an Atomic-Trap BECWe present a Thomas-Fermi treatment of resonant incoherent scattering of low-intensity light by a dilute spatially confined Bose-Einstein condensate. The description gives simple analytical results…Eddy Timmermans, Paolo Tommasini·Jul 30, 1997SaveLearn
One-Dimensional Disordered Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics: A Brief SurveyWe consider a one-dimensional model of localization based on the Witten Hamiltonian of supersymmetric quantum mechanics. The low energy spectral properties are reviewed and compared with those of…Alain Comtet, Christophe Texier·Jul 30, 1997SaveLearn
Van der Waals Energies in Density Functional TheoryIn principle, density functional theory yields the correct ground-state densities and energies of electronic systems under the action of a static external potential. However, traditional…Walter Kohn, Yigal Meir, Dmitrii E. Makarov·Jul 30, 1997SaveLearn
Electronic Liquid Crystal Phases of a Doped Mott InsulatorThe character of the ground state of an antiferromagnetic insulator is fundamentally altered upon addition of even a small amount of charge. The added charges agglomerate along domain walls at which…S. A. Kivelson, E. Fradkin, V. J. Emery·Jul 30, 1997SaveLearn