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H. J. Zhao

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Topological $SU(3)_f$ approach for two-body $Ω_c$ weak decays

We explore the two-body non-leptonic weak decays of $Ω_c^0$ into final states ${\bf B}^{(*)}M$ and ${\bf B}^{(*)}V$, where ${\bf B}^{(*)}$ denotes an octet (a decuplet) baryon and $M(V)$ represents a pseudoscalar (vector) meson. We employ the topological $SU(3)_f$ approach to depict and parameterize the $W$-emission and $W$-exchange processes. We find that the topological parameters can be associated and combined, making them extractable for calculation. Consequently, we explain the partially measured branching fractions relative to ${\cal B}(Ω_c^0\to Ω^-π^+)$, recombined or kept as the following ratios: ${\cal B}(Ω_c^0\toΞ^{*0}\bar K^{*0})/{\cal B}(Ω_c^0\toΩ^-ρ^+)=0.28\pm 0.11$, ${\cal B}(Ω_c^0\toΞ^-π^+)/{\cal B}(Ω_c^0\toΞ^{0}\bar K^{0})=0.10\pm 0.02$, and ${\cal B}(Ω_c^0 \to Ω^- K^+)/{\cal B}(Ω_c^0 \to Ω^- π^+)=0.06\pm 0.01$. In particular, we present ${\cal B}(Ω_c^0 \to Ξ^0 π^0)=(2.3\pm0.2)\times 10^{-4}$ as half the value of ${\cal B}(Ω_c^0 \to Ξ^- π^+)$ in the approximate isospin relation, and highlight potential candidates for testing $SU(3)_f$ symmetry breaking.

hep-ph

Equivalent $SU(3)_f$ approaches for two-body anti-triplet charmed baryon decays

For the two-body ${\bf B}_c\to{\bf B}M$ decays, where ${\bf B}_c$ denotes the anti-triplet charm baryon and ${\bf B}(M)$ the octet baryon (meson), there exist two theoretical studies based on the $SU(3)$ flavor [$SU(3)_f$] symmetry. One is the irreducible $SU(3)_f$ approach (IRA). In the irreducible $SU(3)_f$ representation, the effective Hamiltonian related to the initial and final states forms the amplitudes for ${\bf B}_c\to{\bf B}M$. The other is the topological-diagram approach (TDA), where the $W$-boson emission and $W$-boson exchange topologies are drawn and parameterized for the decays. As required by the group theoretical consideration, we present the same number of the IRA and TDA amplitudes. We can hence relate the two kinds of the amplitudes, and demonstrate the equivalence of the two $SU(3)_f$ approaches. We find a specific $W$-boson exchange topology only contributing to $Ξ_c^0\to{\bf B}M$. Denoted by $E_M$, it plays a key role in explaining ${\cal B}(Ξ_c^0\to Λ^0 K_S^0,Σ^0 K_S^0,Σ^+ K^-)$. We consider that $Λ_c^+ \to n π^+$ and $Λ_c^+ \to pπ^0$ proceed through the constructive and destructive interfering effects, respectively, which leads to ${\cal B}(Λ_c^+ \to n π^+)\gg{\cal B}(Λ_c^+ \to pπ^0)$ in agreement with the data. With the exact and broken $SU(3)_f$ symmetries, we predict the branching fractions of ${\bf B}_c\to{\bf B}M$ to be tested by future measurements.

hep-ph

Two-body charmed baryon decays involving decuplet baryon in the quark-diagram scheme

In the quark-diagram scheme, we study the charmed baryon decays of ${\bf B}_c\to {\bf B}^* M$, where ${\bf B}_c$ is $Λ_c^+$ or $Ξ_c^{+(0)}$, together with ${\bf B}^*$ ($M$) the decuplet baryon (pseudoscalar meson). It is found that only two $W$-exchange processes are allowed to contribute to ${\bf B}_c\to {\bf B}^* M$. Particularly, we predict ${\cal B}(Λ_c^+ \to Σ^{*0(+)} π^{+(0)})=(2.8\pm 0.4)\times 10^{-3}$, which respects the isospin symmetry. Besides, we take into account the $SU(3)$ flavor symmetry breaking, in order to explain the observation of ${\cal B}(Λ_c^+\to Σ^{*+}η)$. For the decays involving $Δ^{++}(uuu)$, we predict ${\cal B}(Λ_c^+\to Δ^{++} π^-,Ξ_c^+ \to Δ^{++} K^-) =(7.0\pm 1.4,13.5\pm 2.7)\times 10^{-4}$ as the largest branching fractions in the singly Cabibbo-suppressed $Λ_c^+,Ξ_c^+\to{\bf B}^*M$ decay channels, respectively, which are accessible to the LHCb, BELLEII and BESIII experiments.

hep-ph

A diagrammatic analysis of two-body charmed baryon decays with flavor symmetry

We study the two-body anti-triplet charmed baryon decays based on the diagrammatic approach with $SU(3)$ flavor symmetry. We extract the two $W$-exchange effects as $E_{\bf B}$ and $E^\prime$ that contribute to the $Λ_c^+ \to Ξ^0 K^+$ decay, together with the relative phases, where $E_{\bf B}$ gives the main contribution. Besides, we find that ${\cal B}(Λ_c^+\to pπ^0)=(0.8 ^{+0.9}_{-0.8})\times 10^{-4}$, which is within the experimental upper bound. Particularly, we obtain ${\cal B}(Ξ_c^+\toΞ^{0} π^{+})=(9.3 \pm 3.6)\times 10^{-3}$, ${\cal B}(Ξ_c^0\to Ξ^-π^+,Λ^0\bar K^0)=(19.3 \pm 2.8,8.3 \pm 5.0)\times 10^{-2}$ and ${\cal B}(Ξ_c^0\to Ξ^- K^+)=(5.6 \pm 0.8)\times 10^{-4}$, which all agree with the data. For the singly Cabibbo suppressed $Λ_c^+$ decays, we predict that ${\cal B}(Λ_c^+ \to n π^{+},p η^\prime,Σ^{+} K^{0}) =(7.7\pm 2.0,7.1 \pm 1.4,19.1 \pm 4.8)\times 10^{-4}$, which are accessible to the experiments at BESIII, BELLEII and LHCb.

hep-ph

Study of $B^-\to Λ\bar pη^{(')}$ and $\bar B^0_s\to Λ\barΛη^{(')}$ decays

We study the three-body baryonic $B\to {\bf B\bar B'}M$ decays with $M$ representing the $η$ or $η'$ meson. Particularly, we predict that ${\cal B}(B^-\toΛ\bar pη,Λ\bar pη')=(5.3\pm 1.4,3.3\pm 0.7)\times 10^{-6}$ or $(4.0\pm 0.7,4.6\pm 1.1)\times 10^{-6}$, where the errors arise from the non-factorizable effects as well as the uncertainties in the $0\to {\bf B\bar B'}$ and $B\to{\bf B\bar B'}$ transition form factors, while the two different results are due to overall relative signs between the form factors, causing the constructive and destructive interference effects. For the corresponding baryonic $\bar B_s^0$ decays, we find that ${\cal B}(\bar B^0_s\to Λ\bar Λη,Λ\bar Λη')=(1.2\pm 0.3,2.6\pm 0.8)\times 10^{-6}$ or $(2.1\pm 0.6,1.5\pm 0.4)\times 10^{-6}$ with the errors similar to those above. The decays in question are accessible to the experiments at BELLE and LHCb.

hep-ph

Two-body charmed baryon decays involving vector meson with $SU(3)$ flavor symmetry

We study the two-body anti-triplet charmed baryon decays of ${\bf B}_c\to {\bf B}_n V$, with ${\bf B}_c=(Ξ_c^{0},-Ξ_c^{+},Λ_c^+)$ and ${\bf B}_n(V)$ the baryon (vector meson) states. Based on the $SU(3)$ flavor symmetry, we predict that ${\cal B}(Λ^{+}_{c}\to Σ^{+}ρ^{0},Λ^0 ρ^+)=(0.61\pm 0.46,0.74\pm 0.34)\%$, in agreement with the experimental upper bounds of $(1.7,6)\%$, respectively. We also find ${\cal B}(Λ^+_c \to Ξ^0 K^{*+},Σ^0 K^{*+},Λ^0 K^{*+}) =(8.7 \pm 2.7,1.2\pm 0.3,2.0\pm 0.5)\times 10^{-3}$ to be compatible with the pseudoscalar counterparts. For the doubly Cabibbo-suppressed decay $Ξ^+_c \to pϕ$, measured for the first time, we predict its branching ratio to be $(1.5\pm 0.7)\times 10^{-4}$, together with ${\cal B}(Ξ^+_c \to p \bar K^{*0},Σ^+ ϕ) =(7.8 \pm 2.2,1.9\pm0.9)\times 10^{-3}$. The ${\bf B}_c\to{\bf B}_n V$ decays with ${\cal B}\simeq {\cal O}(10^{-4}-10^{-3})$ are accessible to the BESIII, BELLEII and LHCb experiments.

hep-ph

Structural, magnetic, and electronic properties of GdTiO3 Mott insulator thin films grown by pulsed laser deposition

We report on the optimization process to synthesize epitaxial thin films of GdTiO3 on SrLaGaO4 substrates by pulsed laser deposition. Optimized films are free of impurity phases and are fully strained. They possess a magnetic Curie temperature TC = 31.8 K with a saturation magnetization of 4.2 muB per formula unit at 10 K. Transport measurements reveal an insulating response, as expected. Optical spectroscopy indicates a band gap of 0.7 eV, comparable to the bulk value. Our work adds ferrimagnetic orthotitanates to the palette of perovskite materials for the design of emergent strongly correlated states at oxide interfaces using a versatile growth technique such as pulsed laser deposition.

cond-mat.str-el

Anomalous carrier density independent superconductivity in iron pnictides

Dome-shape superconductivity phase diagram can commonly be observed in cuprate and iron-based systems via tuning parameters such as charge carrier doping, pressure, bond angle, and etc. We report doping electrons from transition-metal elements (TM = Co, Ni) substitution can induce high-Tc superconductivity around 35 K in Ca0.94La0.06Fe2As2, which emerges abruptly before the total suppression of the innate spin-density-wave/anti-ferromagnetism (SDW/AFM) state. Unexpectedly, the onset critical temperature for the high-Tc superconductivity stays constant for a wide range of TM doping. Possible extrinsic factors like phase separation, chemical inhomogeneity, and charge carrier cancelation effect are all excluded. This anomalous charge carrier density independent SC is very similar to the interface superconductivity in La2-xSrxCuO4-La2CuO4 bilayer system. The further verified two-dimensional (2D) nature of superconductivity by the Tinkham's angular-dependent critical field model as well as by the angle-resolved magneto-resistance measurements jointly supports the idea of interfacial effect induced high-Tc superconductivity.

cond-mat.supr-con

Dynamics of self-organized driven particles with competing range interaction

Non-equilibrium self-organized patterns formed by particles interacting through competing range interaction are driven over a substrate by an external force. We show that, with increasing driving force, the pre-existed static patterns evolve into dynamic patterns either via disordered phase or depinned patterns, or via the formation of non-equilibrium stripes. Strikingly, the stripes are formed either in the direction of the driving force or in the transverse direction, depending on the pinning strength. The revealed dynamical patterns are summarized in a dynamical phase diagram.

cond-mat.soft

Escape of quantum particles from an open cavity

A negative ion irradiated by a laser provides a coherent source of electrons propagating out from the location of the negative ion. We study the total escape rates of the electrons when the negative ion is placed inside an open cavity in the shape of a wedge. We show the wedge induces significant oscillations in the total escape rates because of quantum interference effects. In particular, we show, for a wedge with an opening angle of π/N, where N is an arbitrary positive integer, there are (2N - 1) induced oscillations in the rates. As a demonstration, the case for a wedge with an opening angle π/5 is calculated and analyzed in detail.

quant-ph

Pattern formation and phase transitions in systems with non-monotonic interaction

We analyzed pattern formation and identified different phases in a system of particles interacting through a non-monotonic short-range repulsive (r r_c) potential, using molecular-dynamics simulations. Depending on parameters, the interaction potential models the interparticle interaction in various physical systems ranging from atoms, molecules and colloids to neutron stars and vortices in low-kappa type-II superconductors and in recently discovered "type-1.5" superconductors. We constructed the phase diagram "critical radius r_c - density n" and proposed a new approach to characterization of the phases. Namely, we elaborated a set of quantitative criteria in order to identify the different phases using the Radial Distribution Function (RDF), the local density function, and the occupation factor.

cond-mat.soft

Spatial oscillations in the spontaneous emission rate of an atom inside a metallic wedge

A method of images is applied to study the spontaneous emission of an atom inside a metallic wedge with an opening angle of $π/N$, where N is an arbitrary positive integer. We show the method of images gives a rate formula consistent with that from Quantum Electrodynamics. Using the method of images, we show the correspondence between the oscillations in the spontaneous emission rate and the closed-orbits of emitted photon going away and returning to the atom inside the wedge. The closed-orbits can be readily constructed using the method of images and they are also extracted from the spontaneous emission rate.

physics.atom-ph

Kink-antikink vortex transfer in periodic-plus-random pinning potential: Theoretical analysis and numerical experiments

The influence of random pinning on the vortex dynamics in a periodic square potential under an external drive is investigated. Using theoretical approach and numerical experiments, we found several dynamical phases of vortex motion that are different from the ones for a regular pinning potential. Vortex transfer is controlled by kinks and antikinks, which either preexist in the system or appear spontaneously in pairs and then propagate in groups. When kinks and antikinks collide, they annihilate.

cond-mat.supr-con

Vortex states in mesoscopic superconducting squares: Formation of vortex shells

We analyze theoretically and experimentally vortex configurations in mesoscopic superconducting squares. Our theoretical approach is based on the analytical solution of the London equation using Green's-function method. The potential-energy landscape found for each vortex configuration is then used in Langevin-type molecular-dynamics simulations to obtain stable vortex configurations. Metastable states and transitions between them and the ground state are analyzed. We present our results of the first direct visualization of vortex patterns in micrometer-sized Nb squares, using the Bitter decoration technique. We show that the filling rules for vortices in squares with increasing applied magnetic field can be formulated, although in a different manner than in disks, in terms of formation of vortex "shells".

cond-mat.supr-con

Collective vortex phases in periodic plus random pinning potential

We study theoretically the simultaneous effect of a regular and a random pinning potentials on the vortex lattice structure at filling factor of 1. This structure is determined by a competition between the square symmetry of regular pinning array, by the intervortex interaction favoring a triangular symmetry, and by the randomness trying to depin vortices from their regular positions. Both analytical and molecular-dynamics approaches are used. We construct a phase diagram of the system in the plane of regular and random pinning strengths and determine typical vortex lattice defects appearing in the system due to the disorder. We find that the total disordering of the vortex lattice can occur either in one step or in two steps. For instance, in the limit of weak pinning, a square lattice of pinned vortices is destroyed in two steps. First, elastic chains of depinned vortices appear in the film; but the vortex lattice as a whole remains still pinned by the underlying square array of regular pinning sites. These chains are composed into fractal-like structures. In a second step, domains of totally depinned vortices are generated and the vortex lattice depins from regular array.

cond-mat.supr-con

Escape Rates of the Hénon-Heiles System

A particle in the Hénon-Heiles potential can escape when its energy is above the threshold value $E_{th}={1/6}$. We report a theoretical study on the the escape rates near threshold. We derived an analytic formula for the escape rate as a function of energy by exploring the property of chaos. We also simulated the escaping process by following the motions of a large number of particles. Two algorithms are employed to solve the equations of motion. One is the Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg method, and another is a recently proposed fourth order symplectic method. Our simulations show the escape of H$\mathrm{\acute{e}}$non-Heiles system follows exponential laws. We extracted the escape rates from the time dependence of particle numbers in the H$\mathrm{\acute{e}}$non-Heiles potential. The extracted escape rates agree with the analytic result.

nlin.CD

Oscillation structures in the spontaneous emission rate of an atom in a medium with refractive index n between mirrors: a solvable model

We study the multi-periodic oscillations in the spontaneous emission rate of an atom in a medium with refractive index n sandwiched between two parallel mirrors. The oscillations are not obvious in the analytical formula for the rate derived based on Fermi's golden rule but can be extracted using Fourier transforms by varying the system scale while holding the configuration. The oscillations are interpreted as interferences and correspond to various closed-orbits of the emitted photon going away from and returning to the atom. This system provides a rare example that the oscillations can be explicitly derived by following the emitted wave until it returns to the emitting atom. We demonstrate the summation over a large number of closed-orbits converges to the rate formula of golden rule.

quant-ph