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Selective reset of a chain of interacting superconducting qubits

2010

We propose and analyze a scheme for the selective reset of a chain of inductively coupled Josephson flux qubits initially prepared in a multipartite entangled state. The possibility of controlling at will the coupling between two prefixed qubits is exploited to drive a "generalized W state" to a factorized state with only one qubit in the excited state and all the other qubits in their own ground states.

Josephson devices Quantum computing Entanglement Quantum control.Settore FIS/03 - Fisica Della Materia
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Transient Dynamics of Short Josephson Junctions under the influence of non-Gaussian Noise

2009

We investigate the effects of non-Gaussian white noise source on the transient dynamics of short Josephson junctions. The noise signal is simulated generating standard stable random variables with characteristic function described by Lévy index alpha and asymmetry parameter beta. We study the lifetime of the superconductive state as a function both of the frequency of the external driving bias current and the noise intensity for different values of index alpha. We compare our results with those obtained in the presence of Gaussian white noise. We find the presence of noise induced effects such as resonant activation and noise enhanced stability.

Josephson devicesStochastic processeComputational methods in statistical physics and nonlinear dynamicNoiseSettore FIS/03 - Fisica Della Materia
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Magnetic field-controlled 0−π transitions and their experimental signatures in superconductor-ferromagnet-superconductor junctions

2019

Superconductor-ferromagnet-superconductor Josephson junctions are known to exist in the $0$ and $\pi$ states with the transitions between them controlled by the temperature and ferromagnetic interlayer thickness. We demonstrate that these transitions can be controlled also by the external magnetic field directed perpendicular to the layers. By varying the ratio of diffusion coefficients in superconducting and ferromagnetic layers, these field-controlled transitions can be made detectable for arbitrary large value of the exchange energy in the ferromagnet. We also show that the $0$-$\pi$ transitions in the perpendicular field can be observed as the specific features of the flux-flow conducti…

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Localizing quantum phase slips in one-dimensional Josephson junction chains

2013

Published version of an article in the journal: New Journal of Physics. Also available from the publisher at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/15/9/095014 Open Access We studied quantum phase-slip (QPS) phenomena in long one-dimensional Josephson junction series arrays with tunable Josephson coupling. These chains were fabricated with as many as 2888 junctions, where one sample had a separately tunable link in the middle of the chain. Measurements were made of the zero-bias resistance, R0, as well as current-voltage characteristics (IVC). The finite R0 is explained by QPS and shows an exponential dependence on with a distinct change in the exponent at R 0 = RQ = h/4e2. When R0 > R Q, the…

Josephson effectPhase (waves)General Physics and AstronomyVDP::Mathematics and natural science: 400::Physics: 430Condensed Matter::Superconductivitydifferential resistancesquantum opticsQuantumAstrophysics::Galaxy Astrophysicsexponential dependencePhysicscritical voltagesSeries (mathematics)Condensed matter physicsJosephson couplingJosephson junction series arraysJosephson junction devicesCoulomb blockadequantum phasezero-bias resistanceState (functional analysis)Condensed Matter::Mesoscopic Systems and Quantum Hall EffectJosephson-junctionExponential functionchainsExponentNew Journal of Physics
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THE ROLE OF NON-GAUSSIAN SOURCES IN THE TRANSIENT DYNAMICS OF LONG JOSEPHSON JUNCTIONS

2013

We analyze the effects of different non-Gaussian noise sources on the transient dynamics of an overdamped long Josephson junction. We find nonmonotonic behavior of the mean escape time as a function of the noise intensity and frequency of the external driving signal for all the noise sources investigated.

Josephson effectPhysicsFluctuation phenomena random processes noise and Brownian motionCondensed matter physicsGaussianJosephson devicesDynamics (mechanics)General Physics and AstronomyJosephson energyComputational methods in statistical physics and nonlinear dynamicSettore FIS/03 - Fisica Della MateriaPi Josephson junctionsymbols.namesakeRandom walks and Levy flightsymbolsTransient (oscillation)
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Barriers to the use of mobile sales force automation systems: a salesperson’s perspective

2015

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the barriers associated with the adoption and use of mobile sales force automation (SFA) systems from a salesperson’s perspective. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative investigation of two business-to-business companies was conducted. Data collected from ten semi-structured interviews with directors or sales managers were analyzed to understand the main barriers to SFA system adoption. Findings – The study confirms the existence of three barriers (customer knowledge, quality of information and the characteristics of mobile devices) to a mobile SFA system use and identifies two additional barriers: lack of time and optimization issues…

Knowledge managementIT servicesGeneral Computer ScienceComputer sciencebusiness.industryasiakkuudenhallintaPerspective (graphical)langaton tekniikkaCustomer relationship managementTest (assessment)Sales force automationMobile phoneSystem useMobile systemsSales managementMarketingbusinessMobile deviceTechnology adoptionInformation SystemsJournal of Systems and Information Technology
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Characterization of PP-cLT Waveguides for Second-Harmonic-Generation and Wavelength-Conversion in the C + L Band of Optical Communications

2010

We report the characterization of single-mode optical waveguides at telecom wavelength, realized in congruent lithium-tantalate. We demonstrate that waveguides realized by proton-exchange show a nonlinear coefficient matching that expected in a bulk crystal.

L bandMaterials sciencebusiness.industryIntegrated optics Wavelength conversion devicesOptical communicationPhysics::OpticsSecond-harmonic generationWavelength conversionCharacterization (materials science)WavelengthOpticsOptoelectronicsbusinessPhase conjugationBulk crystal
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Early and midterm outcomes of bioresorbable vascular scaffolds for ostial coronary lesions: insights from the GHOST-EU registry.

2016

Aims: We aimed to investigate the outcomes of bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BVS) in coronary ostial lesions. Ostial lesions represent a challenging angiographic subset, with higher event rates compared with non-ostial lesions. BVS might be associated with advantages over the long term, but their safety in this setting remains to be explored. Methods and results: Procedural and 12-month follow-up data from consecutive patients treated with BVS for lesions located at the ostium of the right (RCA), left anterior (LAD) or circumflex (LCX) coronary in 11 European centres were collected. The primary device-oriented endpoint was defined as a combination of cardiovascular death, target vessel m…

LCX (29Target lesionMale52%). Patients presenting with ostial lesions did not differ from the remaining cohort except for a higher incidence of prior revascularisation. Predilation was performed in 97% of the lesions (vs. 96% in non-ostialp= 0.035)medicine.medical_treatmentMyocardial Infarction304 patients with a mean age of 62 +/- 11years. There were 90 ostial lesions (5.8%) in 84 patients (6.4%) located at the ostial RCA (14Coronary Artery Disease030204 cardiovascular system & hematologyCoronary artery diseasebut their safety in this setting remains to be explored. Methods and results: Procedural and 12-month follow-up data from consecutive patients treated with BVS for lesions located at the ostium of the right (RCA)0302 clinical medicineAbsorbable Implants030212 general & internal medicineMyocardial infarctionCircumflexRegistriesTissue Scaffolds32%)Drug-Eluting StentsMiddle AgedThrombosisCoronary VesselsAims: We aimed to investigate the outcomes of bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BVS) in coronary ostial lesions. Ostial lesions represent a challenging angiographic subset with higher event rates compared with non-ostial lesions. BVS might be associated with advantages over the long term but their safety in this setting remains to be explored. Methods and results: Procedural and 12-month follow-up data from consecutive patients treated with BVS for lesions located at the ostium of the right (RCA) left anterior (LAD) or circumflex (LCX) coronary in 11 European centres were collected. The primary device-oriented endpoint was defined as a combination of cardiovascular death target vessel myocardial infarction or target lesion revascularisation. The database included a total of 1549 lesions in 1304 patients with a mean age of 62 +/- 11years. There were 90 ostial lesions (5.8%) in 84 patients (6.4%) located at the ostial RCA (14; 16%) LCX (29; 32%) or LAD (47; 52%). Patients presenting with ostial lesions did not differ from the remaining cohort except for a higher incidence of prior revascularisation. Predilation was performed in 97% of the lesions (vs. 96% in non-ostial p= 0.618) post-dilation in 43% (versus 58% in the non-ostial group p= 0.008). At quantitative coronary angiography treatment of ostial lesions was associated with higher residual stenosis (30% [23-41] vs. 26% [20-37] p= 0.035) but no difference in minimum lumen diameter existed (p= 0.447). Follow-up data were available at 385 [362-465] days. The 12-month Kaplan-Meier estimated rates of scaffold thrombosis were 4.9% and 2.0% (ostial and non-ostial lesion groups respectively log-rank p= 0.005). The device-oriented composite endpoint occurred respectively in 12.6% and 4.6% at 12 months (log-rank p= 0.001). Treatment of ostial lesions was an independent predictor of this endpoint (p= 0.0025 HR 2.65 [1.41-4.97]).OstiumAims: We aimed to investigate the outcomes of bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BVS) in coronary ostial lesions. Ostial lesions represent a challenging angiographic subsetTreatment Outcomein 12.6% and 4.6% at 12 months (log-rank p= 0.001). Treatment of ostial lesions was an independent predictor of this endpoint (p= 0.0025CardiologyFemale549 lesions in 1medicine.symptomCardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineAdultpost-dilation in 43% (versus 58% in the non-ostial groupmedicine.medical_specialtyor LAD (47HR 2.65 [1.41-4.97])but no difference in minimum lumen diameter existed (p= 0.447). Follow-up data were available at 385 [362-465] days. The 12-month Kaplan-Meier estimated rates of scaffold thrombosis were 4.9% and 2.0% (ostial and non-ostial lesion groupsrespectivelyLesion03 medical and health sciencesPercutaneous Coronary Interventionwith higher event rates compared with non-ostial lesions. BVS might be associated with advantages over the long termleft anterior (LAD) or circumflex (LCX) coronary in 11 European centres were collected. The primary device-oriented endpoint was defined as a combination of cardiovascular deathInternal medicinemedicineHumanstarget vessel myocardial infarction or target lesion revascularisation. The database included a total of 1Agedp= 0.008). At quantitative coronary angiographybusiness.industryPercutaneous coronary interventionp= 0.618)treatment of ostial lesions was associated with higher residual stenosis (30% [23-41] vs. 26% [20-37]log-rank p= 0.005). The device-oriented composite endpoint occurredmedicine.diseaseSurgery16%)businessEuroIntervention : journal of EuroPCR in collaboration with the Working Group on Interventional Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology
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Locus of Control and Mothers' Return to Employment

2016

This paper investigates the effect of locus of control (LOC) on the length of mothers’ employment break after childbirth. Using data from the German Socio-Economic Panel Study (SOEP), duration data reveals that women with an internal LOC return to employment more quickly than women with an external LOC. We find evidence that this effect is mainly related to differential appreciation of the career costs of longer maternity leave. Given the high level of job protection enjoyed by mothers in Germany, economic consequences of differences in this non-cognitive skill can be expected to be larger in other settings.

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Infraglottic airway devices and techniques.

2005

Airway management involves far more than just proficiency with tracheal intubation techniques. There are several infraglottic techniques available and the method chosen will depend on the accessibility of equipment, the level of training and expertise, and the patient's specific injury or disease. Endotracheal intubation is most commonly performed by direct laryngoscopy. Several modifications of laryngoscope blades and a variety of adjuncts such as bougies may help to accomplish even a difficult airway. Rigid intubation fibrescopes do improve the view of the larynx, especially in patients with difficult anatomy. They also permit tracheal intubation with less head and cervical spine movement…

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