Speed limit effect during lane change in a two-lane lattice model under V2X environment

Speed limit measures are ubiquitous due to the complexity of the road environment,which can be supplied with the help of vehicle to everything(V2X)communication technology.Therefore,the influence of speed limit on traffic system will be investigated to construct a two-lane lattice model accounting for the speed limit effect during the lane change process under V2X environment.Accordingly,the stability condition and the mKdV equation are closely associated with the speed limit effect through theory analysis.Moreover,the evolution of density and hysteresis loop is simulated to demonstrate the positive role of the speed limit effect on traffic stability in the cases of strong reaction intensity and high limited speed.

Quantum speed limit of a single atom in a squeezed optical cavity mode

We theoretically study the quantum speed limit of a single atom trapped in a Fabry-Perot microresonator.The cavity mode will be squeezed when a driving laser is applied to the second-order nonlinear medium,and the effective Hamiltonian can be obtained under the Bogoliubov squeezing transformation.The analytical expression of the evolved atom state can be obtained by using the non-Hermitian Schr¨odinger equation for the initial excited state,and the quantum speed limit time coincides very well for both the analytical expression and the master equation method.From the perspective of quantum speed limit,it is more conducive to accelerate the evolution of the quantum state for the large detuning,strong driving,and coupling strength.For the case of the initial superposition state,the form of the initial state has more influence on the evolution speed.The quantum speed limit time is not only dependent on the system parameters but also determined by the initial state.

Relationship between speed and traffic accident and speed limit on freeway

To develop an equation between discrete degree of speed and traffic accident on freeway in China and give reasonable suggestions of speed management, the relation model was established between speed standard deviation and accident rate per 100,000,000 vehicle kilometers by regression analysis. The model shows that the more discrete is the speed distribution, the higher is the accident rate, which provides theoretical gist for speed limit on freeway. It is suggested that speed limit should be set according to 85th percentile speed obtained by the relationship between 85th percentile speed and RCCs (curvature change rate of single circular curve), and different speed limits should be set for cars and trucks. Through analyzing spot speed data of eight freeways in China, regression models were established between 85th percentile speed and RCCs and 15th percentile speed and RCCs. Reasonable speed limit suggestion values are put forward through these models.

Lateral aerodynamic performance and speed limits of double-deck container vehicles with different structures

Based on 3D, steady N-S equations and k-e turbulence model, Fluent was employed to do numerical simulation for lateral aerodynamic performance of 6-axis X2K double-deck container trains with two different loading forms, and speed limits of the freight trains were studied. The result indicates that under wind environment： 1） As for vehicles without and with cross-loaded structure, aero-pressure on the former is bigger, but air velocity around the latter is larger; 2） When sideslip angle θ=0°, the airflow is symmetry about train vertical axis; when θ〉0°, the airflow is detached at the top of vehicles, and the air velocity increases above the separated line but decreases below it; 3） With θ increasing, the lateral force on the mid vehicle firstly increases but decreases as θ=75°; 4） When the 6-axis X2K fiat car loads empty boxes of a 40 ft and a 48 ft at 120 km/h, the overturning wind speed is 25.19 m/s, and the train should be stopped under the 12th grade wind speed.

Raising the Speed Limit of Axial Piston Pumps by Optimizing the Suction Duct

The maximum delivery pressure and the maximum rotational speed determine the power density of axial piston pumps.However,increasing the speed beyond the limit always accompanies cavitation,leading to the decrease of the volumetric efficiency.The pressure loss in the suction duct is considered a significant reason for the cavitation.Therefore,this paper proposes a methodology to optimize the shape of the suction duct aiming at reducing the intensity of cavitation and increasing the speed limit.At first,a computational fluid dynamics(CFD)model based on the full cavitation model(FCM)is developed to simulate the fluid field of the axial piston pump and a test rig is set to validate the model.Then the topology optimization is conducted for obtaining the minimum pressure loss in the suc-tion duct.Comparing the original suction duct with the optimized one in the simulation model,the pressure loss in the suction duct gets considerable reduction,which eases the cavitation intensity a lot.The simulation results prove that the speed limit can increase under several different inlet pressures.

Development of control strategy of variable speed limits for improving traffic operations at freeway bottlenecks

A control strategy of variable speed limits(VSL)was developed to reduce the travel time at freeway recurrent bottleneck areas.The proposed control strategy particularly focused on preventing the capacity drop and increasing the discharge flow.A cell transmission model(CTM)was developed to evaluate the effects of the proposed VSL control strategy on the traffic operations.The results show that the total travel time is reduced by 25.5% and the delay is reduced by 56.1%.The average travel speed is increased by 34.3% and the queue length is reduced by 31.0%.The traffic operation is improved by the proposed VSL control strategy.The way to use the proposed VSL control strategy in different types of freeway bottlenecks was also discussed by considering different traffic flow characteristics.It is concluded that the VSL control strategy is effective for merge bottlenecks but is less effective for diverge bottlenecks.

Quantum speed limit time and entanglement in a non-Markovian evolution of spin qubits of coupled quantum dots

Quantum speed limit time and entanglement in a system composed of coupled quantum dots are investigated.The excess electron spin in each quantum dot constitutes the physical system(qubit).Also the spin interaction is modeled through the Heisenberg model and the spins are imposed by an external magnetic field.Taking into account the spin relaxation as a non-Markovian process,the quantum speed limit and entanglement evolution are discussed.Our findings reveal that increasing the magnetic field leads to the faster quantum evolution.In addition,the temperature increment causes the longer quantum speed limit time as well as the entanglement degradation.

Quantum speed limits of a qubit system interacting with a nonequilibrium environment

The speed of evolution of a qubit undergoing a nonequilibrium environment with spectral density of general ohmic form is investigated. First we reveal non-Markovianity of the model, and find that the non-Markovianity quantified by information backflow of Breuer et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 103 210401（2009）] displays a nonmonotonic behavior for different values of the ohmicity parameter s in fixed other parameters and the maximal non-Markovianity can be achieved at a specified value s. We also find that the non-Markovianity displays a nonmonotonic behavior with the change of a phase control parameter. Then we further discuss the relationship between quantum speed limit（QSL） time and non-Markovianity of the open-qubit system for any initial states including pure and mixed states. By investigation, we find that the QSL time of a qubit with any initial states can be expressed by a simple factorization law： the QSL time of a qubit with any qubitinitial states are equal to the product of the coherence of the initial state and the QSL time of maximally coherent states,where the QSL time of the maximally coherent states are jointly determined by the non-Markovianity, decoherence factor and a given driving time. Moreover, we also find that the speed of quantum evolution can be obviously accelerated in the wide range of the ohmicity parameter, i.e., from sub-Ohmic to Ohmic and super-Ohmic cases, which is different from the thermal equilibrium environment case.

Quantum speed limit time of a two-level atom under different quantum feedback control

We investigate the quantum speed limit time （QSLT） of a two-level atom under quantum-jump-based feedback control or homodyne-based feedback control. Our results show that the two different feedback control schemes have different influences on the evolutionary speed. By adjusting the feedback parameters, the quantum-jump-based feedback control can induce speedup of the atomic evolution from an excited state, but the homodyne-based feedback control cannot change the evolutionary speed. Additionally, the QSLT for the whole dynamical process is explored. Under the quantum-jump-based feedback control, the QSLT displays oscillatory behaviors, which implies multiple speed-up and speed-down processes during the evolution. While, the homodyne-based feedback control can accelerate the speed-up process and improve the uniform speed in the uniform evolution process.

Quantum speed limits for Bell-diagonal states

The lower bounds of the evolution time between two distinguishable states of a system, defined as quantum speed limit time, can characterize the maximal speed of quantum computers and communication channels. We study the quantum speed limit time between the composite quantum states and their target states in the presence of nondissipative decoherence.For the initial states with maximally mixed marginals, we obtain the exact expressions of the quantum speed limit time which mainly depend on the parameters of the initial states and the decoherence channels. Furthermore, by calculating the quantum speed limit time for the time-dependent states started from a class of initial states, we discover that the quantum speed limit time gradually decreases in time, and the decay rate of the quantum speed limit time would show a sudden change at a certain critical time. Interestingly, at the same critical time, the composite system dynamics would exhibit a sudden transition from classical decoherence to quantum decoherence.

Quantum speed limit for the maximum coherent state under the squeezed environment

The quantum speed limit time for quantum system under squeezed environment is studied.We consider two typical models,the damped Jaynes-Cummings model and the dephasing model.For the damped Jaynes-Cummings model under squeezed environment,we find that the quantum speed limit time becomes larger with the squeezed parameter r increasing and indicates symmetry about the phase parameter valueθ=π.Meanwhile,the quantum speed limit time can also be influenced by the coupling strength between the system and environment.However,the quantum speed limit time for the dephasing model is determined by the dephasing rate and the boundary of acceleration region that interacting with vacuum reservoir can be broken when the squeezed environment parameters are appropriately chosen.

Margolus-Levitin speed limit across quantum to classical regimes based on trace distance

The classical version of Mandelstam-Tamm speed limit based on theWigner function in phase space was reported by Shanahan et al.[Phys.Rev.Lett.120070401(2018)].We present the Margolus-Levitin speed limit across the quantumto-classical transition in phase space based on the trace distance.The Margolus-Levitin speed limit is set by the Schatten L1 norm of the generator of time-dependent evolution for both the quantum and classical domains.As an example,the time-dependent harmonic oscillator is considered to illustrate the result.

Influences of spin-orbit interaction on quantum speed limit and entanglement of spin qubits in coupled quantum dots

Quantum speed limit and entanglement of a two-spin Heisenberg XYZ system in an inhomogeneous external magnetic field are investigated.The physical system studied is the excess electron spin in two adjacent quantum dots.The influences of magnetic field inhomogeneity as well as spin-orbit coupling are studied.Moreover,the spin interaction with surrounding magnetic environment is investigated as a non-Markovian process.The spin-orbit interaction provides two important features:the formation of entanglement when two qubits are initially in a separated state and the degradation and rebirth of the entanglement.

Quantum speed limit of the double quantum dot in pure dephasing environment under measurement

The quantum speed limit(QSL)of the double quantum dot(DQD)system has been theoretically investigated by adopting the detection of the quantum point contact(QPC)in the pure dephasing environment.The Mandelstam–Tamm(MT)type of the QSL bound which is based on the trace distance has been extended to the DQD system for calculating the shortest evolving time.The increase of decoherence rate can weaken the capacity for potential speedup(CPS)and delay the evolving process due to the frequently measurement localizing the electron in the DQD system.The system needs longer time to evolve to the target state as the enhancement of dephasing rate,because the strong interaction between pure dephasing environment and the DQD system could vary the oscillation of the electron.Increasing the dephasing rate can sharp the QSL bound,but the decoherence rate would weaken the former effect and vice versa.Moreover,the CPS would be raised by increasing the energy displacement,while the enhancement of the coupling strength between two quantum dots can diminish it.It is interesting that there has an inflection point,when the coupling strength is less than the value of the point,the increasing effect of the CPS from the energy displacement is dominant,otherwise the decreasing tendency of the CPS is determined by the coupling strength and suppress the action of the energy displacement if the coupling strength is greater than the point.Our results provide theoretical reference for studying the QSL time in a semiconductor device affected by numerous factors.

Quantum speed limit for mixed states in a unitary system

Since the evolution of a mixed state in a unitary system is equivalent to the joint evolution of the eigenvectors contained in it,we could use the tool of instantaneous angular velocity for pure states to study the quantum speed limit(QSL)of a mixed state.We derive a lower bound for the evolution time of a mixed state to a target state in a unitary system,which automatically reduces to the quantum speed limit induced by the Fubini–Study metric for pure states.The computation of the QSL of a degenerate mixed state is more complicated than that of a non-degenerate mixed state,where we have to make a singular value decomposition(SVD)on the inner product between the two eigenvector matrices of the initial and target states.By combing these results,a lower bound for the evolution time of a general mixed state is presented.In order to compare the tightness among the lower bound proposed here and lower bounds reported in the references,two examples in a single-qubit system and in a single-qutrit system are studied analytically and numerically,respectively.All conclusions derived in this work are independent of the eigenvalues of the mixed state,which is in accord with the evolution properties of a quantum unitary system.

Using Anonymous Connected Vehicle Data to Evaluate Impact of Speed Feedback Displays, Speed Limit Signs and Roadway Features on Interstate Work Zones Speeds

Annually, there are over 120,000 crashes in work zones in the United States. High speeds in construction zones are a well-documented risk factor that increases the frequency and severity of crashes. This study used connected vehicle data to evaluate the spatial and temporal impact that regulatory signs, speed feedback displays, and construction site geometry had on vehicle speed. Over 27,000 unique trips over 2 weeks on a 15-mile interstate construction work zone near Lebanon, IN were analyzed. Spatial analysis over a 0.2-mi segment before and after the posted speed limit signs showed that the regulatory signs had no statistical impact on reducing speeds. A before/after analysis was also conducted to study the impact of radar-based speed feedback that displays the motorists’ speed on a sign below a regulatory speed limit sign. Results showed a maximum drop in median speeds of approximately 5 mph. Speeds greater than 15 mph above the speed limit dropped by 10% - 15%. The reduction in speeds began approximately 1000 feet ahead of the sign and results were found to be statistically significant. The analysis also revealed that larger speed drops inside the work zone were due to geometric constraints that required additional driver workloads, especially during shoulder width changes and lane shifts. The results from this study will be helpful for agencies to understand driver behavior in the work zones and to identify proper speed limit compliance techniques that significantly reduce driver speeds in and around work zones.

Linear Stability and Nonlinear Analysis of an Extended Optimal Velocity Model Considering the Speed Limit

In this paper, an extended car-following model is proposed based on an optimal velocity model (OVM), which takes the speed limit into consideration. The model is analyzed by using the linear stability theory and nonlinear analysis method. The linear stability condition shows that the speed limit can enlarge the stable region of traffic flow. By applying the reductive perturbation method, the time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau (TDGL) equation and the modified Korteweg-de Vries (mKdV) equation are derived to describe the traffic flow near the critical point. Furthermore, the relation between TDGL and mKdV equations is also given. It is clarified that the speed limit is essentially equivalent to the parameter adjusting of the driver’s sensitivity.

Quantum speed limit time of a non-Hermitian two-level system

We investigated the quantum speed limit time of a non-Hermitian two-level system for which gain and loss of energy or amplitude are present. Our results show that, with respect to two distinguishable states of the non-Hermitian system, the evolutionary time does not have a nonzero lower bound. The quantum evolution of the system can be effectively accelerated by adjusting the non-Hermitian parameter, as well as the quantum speed limit time can be arbitrarily small even be zero.

Assessing the Safety Impacts of Increased Speed Limits on Kansas Freeways

Suitable speed limit is important for providing safety for road users. Lower-than-required posted speed limits could cause the majority of drivers non-compliant and higher-than-required posted speed limits may also increase the number of crashes with related severities. The speed limit raised in Kansas from 70 mph to 75 mph on a number of freeway segments in 2011. The goal of this study is to assess the safety impacts of the freeway sections influenced by speed limit increase. Three years before and three years after speed limit increase was considered and three methods were used: 1-Empirical Bayes (EB), 2-before-and-after with comparison group, and 3-cross-sectional study. The Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) were estimated and showed 16 percent increase for total crashes according to EB method. Further, the before-and-after with comparison group method showed 27 percent increase in total crashes and 35 percent increase on fatal and injury crashes. The cross- sectional method also presented 25 percent increase on total crashes and 62 percent increase on fatal and injury crashes. It was seen that these increases were statistically significant.

Correlation between carbon emissions,fuel consumption of vehicles and speed limit on expressway

This paper aimed to investigate the correlation between carbon emissions,fuel consumption,and speed limit.A theoretical model was derived based on the energy conservation law,which expresses the relationship between vehicle's fuel consumption and speed.Subsequently,a total of 40 sets of fuel consumption data were collected through field tests to verify the accuracy of the theoretical model at different speeds and different road longitudinal slope combinations.The fuel consumption was then converted to carbon emissions according to the carbon emission factors specified by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC).In the field experiment,two types of cars and trucks,which are most common on the expressways in China,were selected.Finally,the travel speed under different posted speed limits was obtained through the previously established model,and the carbon emission changes of different vehicle types at different limited speeds are calculated.The results show that the speed limit has a significant impact on fuel consumption and carbon emissions.When the speed limit increased from 80 to 120 km/h,average vehicle speeds increased about 21%-27%,and fuel consumption and carbon emissions increased from approximately 33%-38%.Another interesting result was that the vehicle's fuel consumption and carbon emissions are only affected by speed.The results of the study explore the effect of speed limits on carbon emissions and provide evidence for road managers to set reasonable speed limits.