We show that bipartite bound entangled states make possible violations of correlation inequalities in the prepare-and-measure scenario. These inequalities are satisfied by all classical models as well as by all quantum models that do not feature entanglement. In contrast to the known Bell inequality violations from bound entangled states, we find that the violations in the prepare-and-measure scen

The Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope has provided an abundance of exoplanet spectra over the years. These spectra have enabled analysis studies using atmospheric retrievals to constrain the properties of these objects. However, follow-up observations from the JWST have called into question some of the results from these older datasets, and highlighted the need to

The statistics of transmitted photons in microwave cavities play a foundational role in microwave quantum optics and its technological applications. By utilizing quantum mechanical phase-space methods, we here develop a general theory of the photon counting statistics in Gaussian bosonic networks consisting of driven cavities with beamsplitter interactions and two-mode-squeezing. The dynamics of t

Background: Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs, isoleucine, leucine, and valine) are commonly applied to promote muscle protein synthesis. However, the effects of BCAAs on exercise-induced substrate metabolism, performance and post-exercise fatigue during endurance exercise remain unclear. Methods: In a double-blind cross-over design, eleven active males completed 1 h of constant load exercise (CLE

Introducing angled arene units or short flexible alkyl segments into rigid aromatic hetero-atom-free polymer backbones is an efficient strategy to improve the performance of anion exchange membranes (AEM)s. So far, only very few monomers have been presented that increase backbone flexibility in polymers prepared by polyhydroxyalkylations, often with limited reactivity and polymerizability. Here, w

The growing global population has increased the demand for circular sanitation solutions that enhance energy and nutrient recovery. Anaerobic digestion (AD) of blackwater (BW) offers a promising solution, but its application in full-scale UASB reactors remains unexplored. This study evaluated the performance of a full-scale UASB (50 m3) treating BW collected from a new city district (Oceanhamnen)

To address the need for sustainable wastewater treatment, we developed sp2‑carbon-rich, hierarchically porous electrodes by upcycling sewage sludge ash (SSA) and biochar (CB) using a hybrid 3D printing and microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (MPECVD) approach. The CB-containing electrode exhibited a 260-fold increase in BET surface area (0.15 to 40.6 m2 g−1), but the lowest electro

The work presented in this dissertation is dedicated to the characterization of the excited state dynamics of thin films through time-resolved spectroscopy, with emphasis on developing a methodology that is able to resolve weak transient absorption signals from optically thin films. With this aim, the conventional transient absorption spectroscopy method is first utilized to characterize semicondu

Small neutral organic compounds have traditionally the role of EOF markers in electrophoresis, as they are expected to have zero electrophoretic mobility in external electric fields. The BGE contains, however, ions that have unequal affinities to the neutral molecules, which in turn results in their mobilization. In this study we focused on two EOF markers-thiourea and DMSO, as well as on N-methyl

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder associated with substantial costs that escalate as the disease progresses. Previous research has explored the relationship between disease progression, motor symptoms, and the economic burden of PD. However, there is a lack of studies focusing on the relationship between costs and non-motor symptoms (NMS). Objective: To examine t

Monolayer molybdenum ditelluride (MoTe2) attracted intensive scientific interest due to the small energy difference between its semiconducting (1H) and semimetallic (1T’) phases. Understanding MoTe2 polymorphism phenomena and developing pathways to induce reversible phase transformations is of great scientific and practical importance to develop semiconductor-semimetal phase change devices. In thi

The development of decision-assisting tools for use in forestry operations has the potential to improve the adherence to forest management best practices, which could benefit biodiversity and increase the economic efficiency of the forest industry. NFA Forestry Automation AB is developing a system that leverages information about the forest environment extracted from data collected with harvester-

En genomgripande översikt av fascismens historia och idéflora, med fokus på Mussolinis Italien.

Background Venture Creation Programs (VCPs) provide a unique experiential learning setting in which real-world uncertainty, emotional dynamics, and iterative learning cycles shape entrepreneurial decision-making. Research Gap While prior research has established the importance of effectuation and causation in entrepreneurship, less is known about how students apply these decision-making logics wi

This study explores how business angels in southern Sweden use social connections and trust to find and assess potential investments. Business angels often rely on their network for finding investment opportunities, and the process can vary from one cultural context to another. Most existing research on the business angels’ investment process lacks a focus on the relational and informal mechanisms

Studies scrutinizing the significance of religion for populism are still scarce, but one metaphor has been adopted across almost all of them—the metaphor of the hijacked faith. This chapter sketches the nexus between metaphor and method in the study of populism, before it introduces the contributions to this compilation. Ulrich Schmiedel suggest that there are structural similarities between popul

The present paper explores legal issues concerning connected objects used for health or health-related purposes and their corresponding usage of health and health-related data. It focuses on a patient/healthcare-user-centred perspective and researches the EU legal framework for health data and health-related data. Arguing that the legal framework, as recently complemented with the European Health