The exact non-Markovian dynamics of a microcavity strongly coupled to a
general reservoir at arbitrary temperature is studied. With the exact master
equation for the reduced density operator of the cavity system, we analytically
solve the time evolution of the cavity state and the associated physical
observables. We show that the non-Markovian dynamics is completely determined
by the propagating (retarded) and correlation Green functions. Compare the
non-Markovian behavior at finite temperature with those at zero-temperature
limit or Born-Markov limit, we find that the non-Markovian memory effect can
dramatically change the coherent and thermal dynamics of the cavity. We also
numerically study the dissipation dynamics of the cavity through the mean mode
amplitude decay and the average photon number decay in the microwave regime. It
is shown that the strong coupling between the cavity and the reservoir results
in a long-time dissipationless evolution to the cavity field amplitude, and its
noise dynamics undergoes a critical transition from the weak to strong coupling
due to the non-Markovian memory effect.Comment: 12 pages, 6 figure
BackgroundLow-volume high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is emerging as a time-efficient exercise strategy for improving cardiorespiratory fitness and for controlling blood sugar levels and hypertension. In addition, patient acceptance of HIIT may improve adherence to exercise programs. This study evaluated the effectiveness of HIIT for improving the mental and physical health of people with chronic schizophrenia.MethodsTwenty patients attending a psychiatric day care unit volunteered for an 8-week program of HIIT. Blood pressure, resting heart rate, body weight, body mass index, waist and hip circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio were measured weekly. The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale score was recorded at baseline and at the end of the study. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scores were recorded every 2 weeks.ResultsStatistically significant changes occurred in the physical and mental parameters measured in the 18 patients who completed the study. Body weight, body mass index, resting heart rate, and pulse pressure decreased significantly. Mean arterial pressure and diastolic blood pressure increased significantly. Mental health scores improved, with the Negative Scale score decreasing from 31.17±5.95 to 27.78±3.57 (P<0.01) and the General Psychopathology Scale score from 14.28±2.16 to 13.00±1.72 (P<0.01). Positive Scale scores changed, but not significantly, from 12.28±2.27 to 12.33±2.00 (P=0.729). Scores on the BDI (from 19.56±15.28 to 15.89±14.33, P<0.001) and BAI (from 13.67±13.83 to 10.06±11.18, P=0.003) both improved significantly.ConclusionThis study demonstrated that HIIT has positive effects on the physical and mental health of patients with chronic schizophrenia.
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