• Here, we show that optical parametric oscillators (OPOs) can undergo second-order phase transitions in the spectral domain between degenerate and non-degenerate regimes. (nature.com)
  • Interacting systems with sufficiently strong disorder undergo a phase transition to many-body localized phase. (oulu.fi)
  • Biomedical engineers from Duke University have demonstrated that they can create stable materials from engineered disordered proteins by altering the environmental triggers that cause them to undergo phase transitions. (duke.edu)
  • IDPs are especially useful for biomedical purposes because they can undergo phase transitions -- changing from a liquid to a gel, for example, or a soluble to an insoluble state, and back again -- in response to environmental triggers, like changes in temperature. (duke.edu)
  • Eqn. ( 2 ) thus describes the relaxation process by which protein channels undergo conformational transitions between ion-conducting and non-conducting states. (scholarpedia.org)
  • Finally, from the Fourier transform of the valence band Berry curvature, a nonlocal Chern marker is further introduced, whose decay length diverges at topological phase transitions and therefore serves as a faithful indicator of the transitions, and moreover can be interpreted as a Wannier state correlation function. (scipost.org)
  • We are unaware of any article that has claimed that the off-diagonal element of the Chern operator can be used to diagnose topological phase transitions. (scipost.org)
  • We realized that the reason that the nonlocal Chern marker becomes more and more long ranged as the system approaches the topological phase transition is because it is equivalent to the Wannier state correlation function. (scipost.org)
  • In fact, this equivalence implies a remarkable feature, namely the Wannier state correlation function can be simply read off from the off-diagonal elements of the Chern operator constructed from diagonalizing the lattice Hamiltonian, which is a very simple numerical recipe that further advances the theory of topological phase transitions. (scipost.org)
  • In this Letter we supervisedly train neural networks to distinguish different topological phases in the context of topological band insulators. (usp.br)
  • These results show a remarkable success that the neural network can capture the global and nonlinear topological features of quantum phases from local inputs. (usp.br)
  • Thus the primary assumption in using a two-dimensional model is that the true higher-order system can in fact be projected onto a two-dimensional phase space without altering the topological properties of the phase profile. (scholarpedia.org)
  • Standard phase transitions such as melting and crystallization are readily apparent in the heat capacity data provided by DSC, as well as more exotic transitions such as the glass transition. (tufts.edu)
  • The existence of a "crossover region" in glass-forming liquids has long been considered as a general phenomenon that is as important as the glass transition. (aip.org)
  • We present experiments that uncover that weak vibrations qualitatively modify the nature of this yielding transition from 1st to 2nd order: when the vibration strength, which plays a role similar to temperature, is raised sufficiently, the yielding transition becomes continuous. (aps.org)
  • But if something in the environment changes, such as temperature, then segments of the IDPs stick together for longer periods of time, and they break apart with less frequency, resulting in a phase transition from a soluble to an insoluble state that can be harnessed to build materials. (duke.edu)
  • In addition, direct hydrogenation of C 60 and C 70 has also been achieved without the usage of a catalyst by exposing solid-phase fullerenes to high-pressure hydrogen gas (0.5-30 kB) at elevated temperature (500-600 K) [ 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Room temperature creep under indenter load-hold, as well as time-dependent material stiffness, reveal a transition from prominent anelasticity in the fluorite phase to prominent elasticity in the double fluorite phase. (biu.ac.il)
  • Various infrared spectroscopic parameters were used to study the pressure and temperature induced phase transitions in aqueous sodium alkenoates. (canada.ca)
  • It is demonstrated that thermodynamic parameters such as the critical micellization temperature or the critical coagelization pressure, as well as the structural changes that occur at these phase transitions, can be readily obtained with the state-of-the-art FT-IR technique. (canada.ca)
  • We explain this inconsistency by demonstrating that the temperature of the tetragonal-to-orthorhombic phase transition in methylammonium lead triiodide depends on the concentration and nature of local defects. (lu.se)
  • Salient levels of linguistic description are readily interpretable in terms of energies, entropies, phase transitions, or criticality. (preprints.org)
  • 1. This work introduces generalized physical quantities derived from the so-called 'local Chern marker' (introduced by Bianco and Resta [7]), which could be used to signal phase transitions in Chern insulators. (scipost.org)
  • FTIR is especially valuable for investigating crystalline structures, as it is sensitive to different crystal phases or polymorphism. (tufts.edu)
  • We use wide angle X-ray diffraction in our work with semi-crystalline polymers to determine crystallographic phase and orientation in the material, as well as a means of determining the overall crystal fraction. (tufts.edu)
  • This supports rearrangement of elastic dipoles under anisotropic stress, which occurs more readily when oxygen vacancies are not ordered on the crystal lattice, as the source of ceria anelastic behavior. (biu.ac.il)
  • Driven nonlinear resonators provide a fertile ground for phenomena related to phase transitions far from equilibrium, which can open opportunities unattainable in their linear counterparts. (nature.com)
  • We show that the divergent susceptibility of the critical point is accompanied by spontaneous symmetry breaking and distinct phase noise properties in the two regimes, indicating the importance of a beyond nonlinear bifurcation interpretation. (nature.com)
  • For instance, in phase transition-based detectors and transition-edge sensors 27 , the reset time (return time to the critical bias point) can be significantly reduced using an ultrafast nonlinear process compared to thermodynamic transitions. (nature.com)
  • These devices are thus well suited for the study of disordered systems, and localization phenomena have readily been observed also experimentally. (oulu.fi)
  • There are other neural excitation phenomena such as bursting oscillations or chaotic firing which are intrinsically higher-dimensional, and cannot be duplicated in the phase plane. (scholarpedia.org)
  • We experimentally demonstrate such a phase transition in a quadratic OPO. (nature.com)
  • This phase transition was studied numerically, and it was discovered that in superconducting circuits it occurs with experimentally obtainable parameters. (oulu.fi)
  • Finally, the information inputs utilized during the preparedness phase include response evaluations of past events, emergency preparedness planning, and chemical-specific guidance about chemicals present. (cdc.gov)
  • This manuscript details a framework for identifying the effective use of information resources at each phase and provides case study examples from chemical hazard emergencies. (cdc.gov)
  • And finally, discuss some of the resources we have for educators in planning response and recovery phases of emergencies. (cdc.gov)
  • Chemistry experiments have confirmed that hassium behaves as the heavier homologue to osmium , reacting readily with oxygen to form a volatile tetroxide . (wikipedia.org)
  • Realizing phase transitions based on the optical parametric processes can provide unique opportunities for sensing. (nature.com)
  • Avance Clinical offers pre-clinical services with their experienced ClinicReady team right through to Phase 1 and 2 clinical services leveraging significant Government incentive rebates of up to 43.5% and rapid start-up regulatory processes. (itbusinessnet.com)
  • We discuss to what extend the MLP provides a helpful tool to understand the transition processes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is characterized as an ubiquitous framework for diverse biological processes including carcinogenesis and cancer progression. (bvsalud.org)
  • We propose that upon cooling from 160 to 140 K, domains of the crystal containing fewer defects stay in the tetragonal phase longer than highly defected domains that readily transform to the high bandgap orthorhombic phase at higher temperatures. (lu.se)
  • Beta (ß) Alloys Beta (ß) alloys contain transition metals, such as V, Nb, Ta, and Mo, that stabilize the ß-phase. (kennametal.com)
  • it is thus the sixth member of the 6d series of transition metals . (wikipedia.org)
  • Four-membered rings adjacent to cations readily rearrange to five-membered rings in order to relieve ring strain. (chemtube3d.com)
  • The breaking of H-H bond is concerted with the formation of two C-H bonds on two adjacent C 60 in solid phase. (hindawi.com)
  • The breaking of the H-H bond is concerted with the formation of two C-H bonds on two adjacent carbon nanotubes in solid phase, facilitated by the application of high pressure which shortens the interstitial distance between nanotubes. (hindawi.com)
  • These results provide structural evidence for a liquid-to-liquid-phase-transition in the supercooled metallic liquid. (aip.org)
  • For example, in their liquid form, IDPs can flow into a wound cavity, adopt its shape and then phase into a gel to provide structural support and recruit key cells for tissue repair. (duke.edu)
  • This triggers a process known as hysteresis, in which IDPs will stick together even if the environmental trigger of the initial phase transition is removed. (duke.edu)
  • A newer guideline recommends a longer intensive phase for some infections on the basis of results of an ongoing study in which longer courses were associated with lower relapse rates ( 8 ). (cdc.gov)
  • For a successful transition to a sustainable energy system, not only technical but also social innovations are required. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This framework has the potential to help finance the transition towards sustainable farming while providing an accounting mechanism for the reduction of carbon emissions within food systems. (wbcsd.org)
  • Or, instead, are there sharp transitions between one description and the next, such that to gain a little bit accuracy it is necessary to change our framework radically? (preprints.org)
  • Standard operating procedures for surveillance and response were introduced, together with a sustainability plan, including a monitoring and evaluation framework, to facilitate the transition of the mass gathering surveillance improvements to routine surveillance. (who.int)
  • Recent computer simulations of granular material under cyclic shear revealed an interesting phase diagram with ordered and disordered spatial and/or temporal patterns. (aps.org)
  • San Francisco, Jan 11, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - More than 40 biotech clients are now taking advantage of Avance Clinical's GlobalReady program which delivers streamlined clinical development from early phase in Australia expanding to sites in North America for later phases. (itbusinessnet.com)
  • GlobalReady gives our biotech clients conducting their early phase studies in Australia and New Zealand a seamless journey into the US to continue their clinical development programs, retaining the same high-quality CRO, which reduces time and cost and delivers quality FDA-accepted data. (itbusinessnet.com)
  • The company's clients are biotechs in their early phases of drug development that need fast, agile, and adaptive solution-oriented clinical research services. (itbusinessnet.com)
  • Given this patient's recurrent symptoms and immunosuppression, we extended her intensive treatment phase to 6 weeks, and she showed subsequent clinical improvement. (cdc.gov)
  • proposed the mechanism of H 2 molecule dissociative chemisorption on the close cousin of fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, in solid phase under high pressure [ 16 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Our results revealed unexpected effects of bldA mutation on gene expression during growth and the transition phase that precedes entry into stationary phase, as well as more wide-ranging effects on secondary metabolism than previously suspected, and led to further exploration of some of the underpinning mechanisms. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 1-3 One potential origin for the crossover behavior is a liquid-to-liquid phase transition (LLPT). (aip.org)
  • At school we learn that there are three phases of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. (oxfordqcmt.org)
  • Take them out the freezer and we can readily observe the transition from the solid to liquid phase, i.e. melting . (oxfordqcmt.org)
  • Boiling or evaporation is the transition from the liquid phase to the gas phase. (oxfordqcmt.org)
  • The relation between a mathematical theory describing STI epidemiology and the taxonomy of "phases" is explored in this review of the transmission dynamics of STIs. (bmj.com)
  • The transition from reversible to irreversible dynamics in systems of many interacting particles is of a fundamental importance to many-body physics. (aps.org)
  • When the incident stabilizes to a recovery phase, the types of information resources that facilitate safe and effective incident management evolve. (cdc.gov)
  • Phase transition marks a universal qualitative regime change in system properties as the control parameter is varied around a critical/transition point 26 . (nature.com)
  • The behavior of the system around the critical point is characterized by the order parameter (OP). Second-order phase transition displays continuity in the OP while exhibiting a discontinuity in the derivative of the OP. On the other hand, first-order transition is known to possess a discontinuous OP around the transition point. (nature.com)
  • Being the dominant host for calcium and, owing to its accommodating crystal structure, the major sink for heat-producing elements (potassium, uranium and thorium) in the transition zone and lower mantle, it is critical to establish its presence. (usp.br)
  • During the ongoing response phase, an array of resources can provide detailed information on physical and health hazards related to specific chemicals of concern. (cdc.gov)
  • Health and physical concerns transition from acute toxicity and immediate hazards to both immediate and latent health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • Wafer-scale growth of transition metal dichalcogenides with precise control over the number of layers, and hence the electronic state is an essential technology for expanding the practical application of 2D materials. (asemlab.org)
  • Literature shows a variety of crystal phase transition temperatures and often a spread of the transition over tens of degrees Kelvin. (lu.se)
  • The existence of relatively pure tetragonal domains during the phase transition leads to drastic photoluminescence enhancement, which is inhomogeneously distributed across perovskite microcrystals. (lu.se)
  • With that transition complete, CATA is focused on the contactless payment prototyping phase, integrating 'tap and go' functionality which is similar to a 'tap' credit card feature. (cata.org)
  • Similar to how the U.S. phased out R22 refrigerant over a period of 10 years, R410a will be gradually replaced by more effective and environmentally-friendly alternatives like R32. (bechtgivens.com)
  • In this phase the system does not obey the laws of thermodynamics. (oulu.fi)
  • Geels defines transitions as 'shift[s] from one sociotechnical system to another, i.e., a system innovation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The multilevel perspective of transitions was developed by Geels as a heuristic to better understand and/or explain sociotechnical change. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Beta alloys are readily heat-treatable, generally weldable, and have high strength. (kennametal.com)
  • Although current international guidelines recommend a minimum of 10-14 days of intravenous therapy for melioidosis (intensive phase), relapse rates are high. (cdc.gov)
  • Rabobank, Santander, Wells Fargo, and Barclays are among top banks working together to support their food, agriculture and land use sector clients in the transition to net-zero. (wbcsd.org)
  • The following image is an overview of the transitions occurring in early heart development in amniotes. (medscape.com)
  • This box provides an overview of the transitions occurring in early heart development in amniotes (on the basis of the events in mouse development). (medscape.com)
  • The long range response in our theory corresponds to a Chern correlator that acts like the internal fluctuation of the Chern marker, and is found to be enhanced in the topologically nontrivial phase. (scipost.org)
  • In this paper, we examine in how far a multilevel perspective approach is suited to analyze, explain, and better understand the diffusion of social innovations (or lack thereof), taking a social practice theory perspective-such a link has been recognized as fruitful for transition research [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • As R410a is phased out, the higher costs also reflect the diminishing global supply. (bechtgivens.com)
  • The key to electrical excitability is that the energies and transition rates for this channel-gating process are steeply voltage dependent. (scholarpedia.org)
  • The multilevel perspective (MLP) of socio-technical transitions provides a heuristic to understand how niches can potentially break through to the regime level. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Methane (CH4) hydrate growth and dissociation in partially water- and gas-saturated Bentheim sandstone were spatially resolved using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), which allows the in situ monitoring of saturation and phase transitions. (acs.org)
  • It can also exert its influence by arresting the cell cycle when the cell transitions between the G1 (cell growth) and S (DNA synthesis, readying the cell for replication) phases. (reasons.org)
  • Herein, a new growth method, phase-transition-induced growth (PTG), is proposed for the precisely controlled growth of molybdenum disulfide (MoS ​2 ) films consisting of one to eleven layers with spatial uniformity on a 2 in. (asemlab.org)
  • Aesop's body hydrators come in a variety of formats-readily absorbed balms, a refreshing gel, and oils with a sustained finish-offering a whole range of sensory pleasures. (awayinstyle.com)
  • A variety of chemical procedures have been devised to produce hydrogen radicals that could adsorb readily on these carbon atoms, using either reducing reagents [ 1 , 9 , 10 ], or catalysts [ 11 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • This manuscript describes the information resources used in chemical emergency management and operations and how their utility evolves from the initial response phase to recovery to event close out. (cdc.gov)
  • The epidemiology of STIs has been described as a series of phases, which loosely positions a population within the history of an epidemic. (bmj.com)
  • If you feel that your hair isn't really coming out the other side of the transition or the texture just doesn't feel right after a few washes, it may mean you need to 'reset' your hair. (gingerfulhair.com)
  • In particular, how the biology of an infection can influence the phases is discussed and illustrated with reference to gonorrhoea and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). (bmj.com)
  • In other words, there is a long phase of several years before the management changes produce a sound financial return. (aglabs.com)
  • We will now transition to our presenters, Dr. Judy Kruger has worked at CDC for 17 years. (cdc.gov)
  • We also predict the occurrence of first-order spectral phase transitions in coupled OPOs. (nature.com)
  • In comparison, we also studied H 2 adsorption on the most stable fullerenes C 60 and C 80 in gas phase as well as endofullerene Sc 3 N@C 80 . (hindawi.com)