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Temperature-Dependent Elastic Constants of Substrates for Manufacture of Mems Devices
(Kabarak university, 2022)We present a comparative computational study of temperature-dependent elastic constants of silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC) and diamond as substrates that are commonly used in the manufacture of Micro-Electromechanical ... -
Rabi oscillations, entanglement and teleportation in the anti-Jaynes-Cummings model
(Cornell University, 2021)This paper provides a scheme for generating maximally entangled qubit states in the anti-JaynesCummings interaction mechanism, so called entangled anti-polariton qubit states. We demonstrate that in an initial vacuum-field, ... -
heoretical Realization of a Two Qubit Quantum Controlled-NOT Logic Gate and a Single Qubit Quantum Hadamard Logic Gate in the Anti-Jaynes-Cummings Mode
(ResearchGate, 2021)The interactive and cumulative effect of temperature and rainfall on land cover change is a priority at global, regional and local scale. This study examined changes in six land cover categories (forestland, grasslands, ... -
Energy Source and Technology Options for Kenya: Towards Direct Conversion of Solar Energy to Mechanical Work
(2017)Sunlight though not heat, has inherent potential for direct conversion to mechanical work, just as heat does. The Physics pitching the possibility of direct conversion of nearly the entire sunlight received by a system ... -
Ab initio study of elastic properties of orthorhombic cadmium stannate as a substrate for the manufacture of MEMS devices
(Science Direct, 2021)The elastic properties of the orthorhombic cadmium stannate (Cd2SnO4) were investigated using density functional theory, applying both energy-strain relationship (which is found in the literature) and stress-strain ... -
Rabi oscillations, entanglement and teleportation in the anti-Jaynes-Cummings model
(Cornell University, 2021)This paper provides a scheme for generating maximally entangled qubit states in the anti-JaynesCummings interaction mechanism, so called entangled anti-polariton qubit states. We demonstrate that in an initial vacuum-field, ... -
Theoretical realization of a two qubit quantum controlled-not logic gate and a single qubit Hadamard logic gate in the anti-Jaynes-Cummings model
(Cornell University, 2021)We provide a theoretical scheme for realizing a Hadamard and a quantum controlled-NOT logic gates operations in the anti-Jaynes-Cummings interaction process. Standard Hadamard operation for a specified initial atomic state ... -
Conserved excitation number and U(1)-symmetry operators for the anti-rotating (anti-Jaynes-Cummings) term of the Rabi Hamiltonian
(Cornell University, 2021)In this article we apply algebraic operator ordering property of the basic atom and field operators to construct and prove conservation of the excitation number operator of the anti-rotating (anti-Jaynes-Cummings) component ... -
Structural and Mechanical Properties of theTi32Al68 and Ti40Al60 Binary Alloys: Experimental and computational Studies
(Elsevier, 2021)We studied aluminium-rich Ti-Al (Ti32Al68 and Ti40Al60) binary alloys that were composed of TiAl and TiAl2 lamellar microstructures. The law of mixtures was employed in calculating the theoretical Young’s moduli. The ... -
Microstructural and elastic properties of stable aluminium-rich TiAl and TiAl2 formed phase Intermetallics
(North-Holland, 2021)We studied aluminium-rich Ti-Al (Ti32Al68 and Ti40Al60) binary alloys that were composed of TiAl and TiAl2 lamellar microstructures. The law of mixtures was employed in calculating the theoretical Young’s moduli. The ... -
SCINDA-GPS derived TEC depletions and amplitude scintillations over Kisumu, Kenya during selected quiet and storm days of 2013 and 2014
(International Journal of Advanced Astronomy, 2020)Total Electron Content (TEC) depletion and amplitude scintillation (S4) can be derived from, SCINDA-GPS receivers situated in various parts of the equatorial region. In this paper we present results of characterization ... -
Occurrence characteristics of equatorial plasma bubbles over Kisumu, Kenya during Solar maximum of Solar Cycle 24
(International Journal of Advanced Astronomy, 2021)Equatorial Plasma Bubbles (EPBs) are irregular plasma density depletions in the ambient electron density in the equatorial F-region ion osphere generated after sunset. EPBs are known to bring disruptions to telecommunication ... -
Conserved excitation number and U(1)-symmetry operators for the anti-rotating (anti-Jaynes-Cummings) term of the Rabi Hamiltonian
(Cornell University, 2021)In this article we apply algebraic operator ordering property of the basic atom and field operators to construct and prove conservation of the excitation number operator of the anti-rotating (anti-Jaynes-Cummings) component ... -
The anti-Jaynes-Cummings model is solvable : quantum Rabi model in rotating and counter-rotating frames ; following the experiments
(Cornell University, 2021)This article is a response to the continued assumption, cited even in reports and reviews of recent experimental breakthroughs and advances in theoretical methods, that the antiJaynes-Cummings (AJC) interaction is an ... -
Symmetry conjugates and dynamical properties of the quantum Rabi model
(Cornell University, 2021)Symmetry transformations have proved useful in determining the algebraic structure and internal dynamical properties of physical systems. In the quantum Rabi model, invariance under parity symmetry transformation has been ... -
Enhancing light absorption and lifetime stability of organic solar cells using pentacene encapsulation
(SA Institute of Physics, 2015). In the present work we compare the performance of a pristine P3HT:PCBM based bulk heterojunction solar cell with a device incorporated with pentacene encapsulated Ag nanoparticles. Encapsulation has been achieved through ... -
Improved efficiency of organic solar cells using Au NPs incorporated into PEDOT: PSS buffer layer
(AIP Publishing LLC, 2017)Au based plasmonic phenomenon inside the hole transport layer poly(3,4- ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) of an organic solar cell based on blend of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) and [6:6]-phen ... -
Structural and spectroscopic analysis of ex-situ annealed RF sputtered aluminium doped zinc oxide thin films
(AIP Publishing LLC, 2017)Aluminium doped zinc oxide thin films are prepared by Radio Frequency magnetron sputtering in pure argon atmosphere at 100 W. The structural results reveal good film adhesion on a silicon substrate (001). The thin films ... -
[HTML] from rsc.org Effect of thermal treatment on ZnO: Tb 3+ nano-crystalline thin films and application for spectral conversion in inverted organic solar cells
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018)Down conversion has been applied to minimize thermalization losses in photovoltaic devices. In this study, terbium-doped ZnO (ZnO:Tb3+) thin films were deposited on ITO-coated glass, quartz and silicon substrates using ... -
Role of oxygen concentrations on structural and optical properties of RF magnetron sputtered ZnO thin films
(Springer US, 2019)We report an investigation on the efect of oxygen fow rate on the structural and optical properties of zinc oxide thin flms prepared by RF magnetron sputtering. The structural measurements were carried using grazing ...