Topological qubits from valence bond solids
Topological qubits based on $SU(N)$-symmetric valence-bond solid models are constructed. A logical topological qubit is the ground subspace with two-fold degeneracy, which is due to the spontaneous breaking of a global parity symmetry.
Affleck, Ian +2 more
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Enhanced planning capacity in urban renewal: Addressing complex challenges using neutrosophic logic and DEMATEL [PDF]
Urban renewal is imperative due to growing urbanization (i.e., population migration into cities), requiring acceptable planning to meet peoples' housing needs and playing a key role in highlighting and satisfying societies' needs.
Cordeiro, T. A. A. +4 more
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L’interférence de l’anglais sur le français chez les apprenants canadiens du français langue seconde [PDF]
L’apprenant canadien du français langue seconde possède un ou plusieurs systèmes linguistiques. L’interférence des connaissances de ces systèmes antérieurs, en particulier l’anglais pour notre étude, pose un problème à l’apprentissage du français langue ...
Al-Hajebi, Abdulghani
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Effects of dance therapy on balance, gait and neuro-psychological performances in patients with Parkinson's disease and postural instability [PDF]
Postural Instability (PI) is a core feature of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and a major cause of falls and disabilities. Impairment of executive functions has been called as an aggravating factor on motor performances. Dance therapy has been shown effective
Agnetti, Virgilio +6 more
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Fine- and microstructure observations at Fieberling Guyot : R/V New Horizon cruise report [PDF]
This report describes fine- and microstructure profile data taken on a cruise to Fieberling Guyot, a seamount in the northeast subtropical Pacific Ocean.
Montgomery, Ellyn T., Toole, John M.
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Diferenciación craniométrica de las especies de corzuelas pardas de Brasil [PDF]
The genus Mazama (brocket deer) constitutes successful adaptive radiation, with a wide distribution in the Neotropical region. However, the taxonomy and systematics of its species and subspecies is still controversial.
Barbanti Duarte, José Maurício +2 more
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Aplicación móvil bajo la plataforma Windows Phone para la gestion de trasmites en la oficina de Catastro Municipal de Managua, año 2014 [PDF]
Esta tesis titulada Programación de Aplicaciones Móviles, introduce al lector en los conceptos básicos y requisitos necesarios para realizar una aplicación en Windows Phone.
Chavez Diaz, Ronald Lennin +2 more
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Waiving Environmental Concerns Along the Border: Fence Construction and the Waiver Authority of the Real ID Act [PDF]
In 1994, the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (“INS”) instituted a border enforcement policy aimed at deterring illegal immigration along strategic points of the United States’ southern border by increasing the presence of ...
Echemendia, Jennifer
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The relative roles of portal hypertension and of cirrhosis in the pathogenesis of pulmonary lesions associated with chronic liver disease [PDF]
There have been numerous reports of cardiovascular and pulmonary abnormalities in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. The role of portal hypertension in the pathogenesis of pulmonary abnormalities in patients with liver disease has not been ...
O'Brien, John A
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MITF links differentiation with cell cycle arrest in melanocytes by transcriptional activation of INK4A [PDF]
Cell cycle exit is required for proper differentiation in most cells and is critical for normal development, tissue homeostasis, and tumor suppression. However, the mechanisms that link cell cycle exit with differentiation remain poorly understood. Here,
Delston, Rachel B. +3 more
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