Bluecoat

Tensor networks are highly promising methods for efficiently simulating quantum systems using classical computers. In recent years, the efficiency of tensor networks has been eagerly harnessed to simulate NISQ devices in the era of quantum supremacy. However, as of now, quantum advantage with NISQ devices has not been clearly demonstrated in practical applications. This provide impetus for us to intensify our effort in fault tolerant quantum computation (FTQC). Various physical systems and schemes for FTQC have been proposed, with GKP encoding in bosonic systems being one such example. The preparation of GKP states serves as an important building block for realizing FTQC with the GKP code. We introduce tensor networks for simulating and optimizing the GKP state preparation circuit. It is known that the generation of approximated GKP states is achievable through photon counting and post-selection applied to properly prepared multimode Gaussian states. However, it requires optimization of numerous circuit parameters, which is typically computationally challenging on classical computers due to the involvement of the photon counting measurement process. We attempt to utilize tensor networks for more efficient parameter optimization. Additionally, we explore further efficient approach in terms of tensor network structure. We propose a multi-cutoff dimension approach combined with a tree tensor network structure.

Fragestellung Vor der chirurgischen Anwendung werden neuartige Implantatmaterialien in vitro und in vivo getestet, um Sicherheit und Funktionalität zu gewährleisten. Die Übertragbarkeit zwischen prä-klinischen und klinischen Ergebnissen ist jedoch häufig eingeschränkt. Um die Vorhersagekraft prä-klinischer Testungen zu erhöhen, wurde ein biomimetisches in vitro Testsystem entwickelt, welches die Wundnische nach Implantatsetzung nachahmt.

Abstract This paper uses two alternative economic analysis approaches, net present value (NPV) and real in options (RIO), to show how the failure to incorporate uncertainty and flexibility in the economic analysis of flood risk and coastal management strategies can result in maladaptive decisions. RIO offers a major development on the conventional NPV approach, because it integrates expected changes in future levels of uncertainty into economic analysis. This study applies RIO analysis to the semihypothetical case study of a coastal defense system to demonstrate its applicability for decision making on climate change adaptation. In the case study, two different adaptive strategies are analyzed, consisting of a hard and soft structural alternative. Soft strategies are often inherently more flexible than hard strategies. The results of the case study show that the NPV approach increases the relative cost of soft strategies for the two alternatives compared with hard strategies, because it does not account fo...

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), known as Equine Cushings Syndrome, is characterized by elevated plasma glucocorticoid concentration due to adenoma or hyperplasia of the pars intermedia of the pituitary gland. Clinical signs include hirsutism, hyperhidrosis, muscle atrophy, chronic infections, polyuria, polydipsia and laminitis [1]. The dopamine agonist pergolide mesylate is the conventional therapy of choice. Compliance is poor due to expense, poor prognosis and adverse events [2].

Abstract Glass flakes have been used for a number of years to reduce gas and moisture vapour diffusion through coating and paint films. Advances in glass flake production over more recent years, have allowed thinner and more consistent flakes to be produced. This has led to investigative work into the properties that can be attained by way of using glass flake as a performance improver. The work has investigated many materials both organic and inorganic and in many areas of use - such as tyres and even cosmetics. But, the biggest field of application is in organic resinous materials, not least of which, are those used in the area of corrosion protection for arduous service. Surprisingly, although the thin flakes (below 2 microns) are better performance improvers in most applications in some applications thick flakes (over 5 microns) are found to give better results. The high aspect ratio of a flake compared to fibres or granular fillers imparts unique properties to materials to which they are added but great care has to be taken in choosing addition level, thickness and size distribution to obtain the required result and for the optimisation of a particular characteristic. This work is tedious, time consuming and expensive but endeavour and patience can be amply rewarded. Areas of interest where the addition of glass flake can make significant improvements include; fire retardancy, mechanical reinforcement, UV light resistance, Tg and heat distortion, reduction in moisture vapour or gas percolation. Changes in the properties of thixotropy and viscosity, abrasion resistance, dimensional stability. Improved properties can be achieved not only in thermoset and thermoplastic materials such as unsaturated polyester, polypropylene and PTFE but also in materials such as paper and cement. However, these properties are combined to the greatest effect in paints and coatings used for corrosion protection and in particular heavy duty barrier coatings. Coatings produced using this technology have been shown to give outstanding performance and these have been used in industry, sometimes with good and sometimes exceptional result.

I want to start this article by stating that what I have to say is both provisional and contextually limited. It is provisional because it has to do with my own spiritual and psychological processes, and these are constantly in a state of flux. I am offering these suggestions as a way forward for Christianity, and as a link with Transpersonal Psychology, not because I think they will meet everybody's needs, or even be welcome by a good many people, but because it reflects something of my journey. If what I say has any resonance with you the reader, helps in any way to make sense of the Christian story in the 21st century, then I am happy that this is the case. If, on the other hand, it has no resonance, if it helps neither those who are Christian nor those who come from a more ‘secular’ psychological perspective, then it should simply be disregarded. As both a priest and a psychologist I struggle with models and metaphors to help give meaning to and make sense out of my life. I am not trying to espouse some new doctrine to be written in stone, heaven forbid, both theology and psychology have more than enough of those already. My criteria is simple and utilitarian, if it is useful us it, if not, discard it.

As governments look ever more critically at the costs of drugs, those working in the pharmaceutical industry must become aware of the effects on their own career prospects.