Observation of diamagnetic domains in beryllium

We have observed diamagnetic domains (Condon domains) in a beryllium single crystal in magnetic fields H⩽3 T (H∥[0001]) at liquid-helium temperatures. The formation of the domain structure was determined according to magnetic-breakdown quantum oscillations of the resistance thermoelectric power as well as according to the splitting of the resonance peak of the free spin precession frequency of muons (μSR). The alternation of a uniform state (with one μSR peak) and a state with domain structure (with two peaks) is consistent as regards the periodicity with the de Haas-van Alphen effect, the period is ΔH≅78 Oe, and the range of existence of domains and the difference in their magnetizations are ΔB=4πΔM=B ₂−B ₁≅30 Oe. Fiz. Tverd. Tela (St. Petersburg) 40, 524–526 (March 1998)     

铜(410)表面乙烯吸附与脱氢的理论研究

Adsorption and dehydrogenation of ethylene on Cu(410) surface are investigated with firstprinciples calculations and micro-kinetics analysis. Ethylene dehydrogenation is found to start from the most stable π-bonded state instead of the previously proposed di-σ-bonded state. Our vibrational frequencies calculations verify the π-bonded adsorption at step sites at low coverage and low surface temperature and di-σ-bonded ethylene on C-C dimer (C₂H₄-CC) is proposed to be the species contributing to the vibrational peaks experimentally observed at high coverage at 193 K. The presence of C₂H₄-CC indicates that the dehydrogenation of ethylene on Cu(410) can proceed at temperature as low as 193 K.     

Unraveling the f<Subscript>0</Subscript> nature by connecting KLOE and BABAR data through analyticity

We define a general procedure, based on analyticity and dispersion relations, to estimate low-energy amplitudes for processes like: φ→e ⁺ e ^- M and φ→γM, starting from cross-section data on e ⁺ e ^-→φM, where M is a generic light scalar or pseudoscalar meson. In particular this procedure is constructed to obtain predictions on the radiative decay rate which are crucially linked on the assumed quark structure for the meson M under consideration. Three cases are analyzed: M = η, M = f ₀(qˉ) and M = f ₀(qqˉ). While in the η case the estimate of the branching fraction for the radiative decay φ→ηγ is in agreement with the data, in the case of f ₀, such agreement is obtained only under the hypothesis of a tetraquark scalar meson.     

New data on the p + N → [Σ0K+] + N reaction at E p= 70 GeV and the search for exotic baryons

New data for the diffractive reaction p+N→ [Σ⁰ K ⁺] +N at E _p= 70 GeV were obtained with partially upgraded SPHINX setup. The data are in a good agreement with the results of our previous study of this reaction. In the mass spectrum M(Σ⁰ K ⁺) a structure at the threshold region with a mass ∼1810 MeV and a distinct X(2000) peak with M= 1989 ± 6 MeV and γ= 91 ± 20 MeV are observed. Unusual features of the massive X(2000) state (narrow decay width, anomalously large branching ratio for the decay channel with strange particle emission) make it a serious candidate for cryptoexotic pentaquark baryon with hidden strangeness |qqqsˉs>. We also present new results on the narrow threshold structure X(1810) with M= 1807 ± 7 MeV and γ= 62 ± 19 MeV which is produced in the region of very small P ² _T < 0.01 GeV². The possibility of the Coulomb production mechanism for X(1810) is discussed. Received: 28 April 1999     

丙烷与O(3P)反应机理和动力学的理论研究

The reaction of C₃H₈+O(³P)→C₃H₇+OH is investigated using ab initio calculation and dynamical methods. Electronic structure calculations for all stationary points are obtained using a dual-level strategy. The geometry optimization is performed using the unrestricted second-order Møller-Plesset perturbation method and the single-point energy is computed using the coupled-cluster singles and doubles augmented by a perturbative treatment of triple excitations method. Results indicate that the main reaction channel is C₃H₈+O(³P)→i-C₃H₇+OH. Based upon the ab initio data, thermal rate constants are calculated using the variational transition state theory method with the temperature ranging from 298 K to 1000 K. These calculated rate constants are in better agreement with experiments than those reported in previous theoretical studies, and the branching ratios of the reaction are also calculated in the present work. Furthermore, the isotope effects of the title reaction are calculated and discussed. The present work reveals the reaction mechanism of hydrogen-abstraction from propane involving reaction channel competitions is helpful for the under-standing of propane combustion.     

Anisotropy of electrical properties of lead doped extruded samples of Bi85Sb15

Thin films of Bi₈₅Sb₁₅ solid solution wich can be used in thermoelectric devices for cooling and stabilizing the temperature of Gann and Impatt diodes have been obtained by extrusion method. They have surface roughness in the range 10–80μm, dielectric lossestan δ ∼ 10⁻³ at 10 GHz, thermal conductivityβ ∼ 4x10² W / (M · K). Anisotropy of electroconductivityσ, thermoelectric powerα and Hall coefficientsR _H of lead doped extruded Bi₈₅Sb₁₅ samples has been investigated in the temperature range between 77 K and 300 K and in the presence of magnetic fieldH up to ∼ 74×10⁴ A/m. It is shown that the value and sign of the anisotropy coefficient essentially depend on heat treatment and impurity concentration. Experimental results are explained taking into account a crystal structure of Bi₈₅Sb₁₅, formation of texture and generation of deformation defects.     

Partial widths for the decays η:(1295) →γγ and η:(1440) →γγ

We discuss γγ partial widths of pseudoscalar/isoscalar mesons η:(M) in the mass region M∼ 1000–1500 MeV. The transition amplitudes η:(1295) →γγ and η:(1440) →γγ are studied within an assumption that the decaying mesons are the members of the first radial excitation nonet 2¹ S ₀qˉq. The calculations show that partial widths being of the order of 0.1 keV are dominantly due to the nˉn meson component while the contribution of the sˉs component is small. Received: 24 September 1999     

Magnetic and electrical properties of Mg1−x CuxO solid solutions and magnetic shielding in Cu-Mg1−x CuxO structures

Mg_1−x Cu_xO solid solutions having an NaCl structure with 0⩽x⩽0.20 are synthesized and Cu-Mg_1−x Cu_xO structures are prepared for superconductivity studies. The magnetic susceptibility χ, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and electrical conductivity of the solid solutions are studied at temperatures of 5–550 K. It is shown that χ ⁻¹(T) obeys the Curie-Weiss law with a paramagnetic Curie temperature Θ close to zero and an effective magnetic moment μ _eff=1.9 μ _B, close to the 1.73 μ _B of a Cu²⁺ ion with spin S=1/2. The width ΔH of the EPR line depends weakly on temperature and increases as x is raised. The volume narrowing of the EPR linewidth ΔH is used to estimate the exchange interaction parameter, 3×10⁻⁴ eV. The g-factor is close to 2 and is temperature independent. The electrical conductivity of Mg_1−x Cu_xO at T=300 K is ≈10⁻¹¹–10⁻¹² Ω⁻¹ cm⁻¹ for x=0 and increases to 10⁻⁵–10⁻⁶ Ω⁻¹ cm⁻¹ for x=0.15–0.20. The conductivity is p-type. Magnetic shielding is observed in Cu-Mg_1−x Cu_xO structures with x=0.15 and 0.20. The possible connection of this phenomenon with interference superconductivity in the contact layer of the structure is discussed. Fiz. Tverd. Tela (St. Petersburg) 41, 293–296 (February 1999)     

Study of some dipolar complexes involving long chain aliphatic alcohols

The mechanism of 1:1 dipolar complexation of some long-chain aliphatic alcohols with chlorobenzene and acetic acids in a non-polar medium is studied. The interaction dipole moment △^→μ, the excess molar polarization ΔP and apparent complex formation constantK _app are evaluated following two independent methods. It is observed from the value of △^→μ that the complex formation is mostly due to polarization interaction and is of the same type as involving lower alcohols. ΔP andK _app are, however, of different nature compared to those in lower alcohols suggesting that the unlike molecules form relatively stable linear linkage resulting in antiparallel orientation prior to forming complexes.     

Experimental evidence for Coulomb charging effects in submicron Bi-2212 stacks

Focused ion beam (FIB) and ion milling techniques are developed for the fabrication of Bi₂Sr₂CaCu₂O_8+1d (Bi-2212) stacked junctions with in-plane size L ab ranging from several microns down to the submicron scale without degradation of superconducting transition temperature T _c. It is found that the behavior of submicron junctions (L _ab<1 μm) is quite different from that of larger ones. The critical current density is considerably suppressed, the hysteresis and multibranched structure of the current-voltage (I-V) characteristics are eliminated, and a periodic structure of current peaks appears reproducibly on the I-V curves at low temperatures. The period ΔV of the structure is consistent with the Coulomb charging energy of a single pair, ΔV=e/C, where C is the effective capacitance of the stack. It is considered that this behavior originates from the Coulomb blockade of the intrinsic Josephson tunneling in submicron Bi-2212 stacks. Pis’ma Zh. éksp. Teor. Fiz. 69, No. 1, 75–80 (10 January 1999) Published in English in the original Russian journal. Edited by Steve Torstveit.     

An anomaly in the magnetic susceptibility of the Mg1−x CuxO solid solutions with 0.01≤x≤0.20

The problem of localized superconductivity has motivated the preparation of Mg_1−x Cu_xO solid solutions with NaCl structure and 0.01≤x≤0.20, as well as a study of the magnetization and magnetic susceptibility χ in the 2–400 K temperature range and in magnetic fields of up to 5 T. The temperature dependence of χ is described for all compositions by the Curie-Weiss law, χ = C/(T − θ), where the constant C is close to the value calculated for each composition for μ_eff = 1.7–1.9μ_B, and θ is close to zero. For T < 30 K, χ(T) deviates for all compositions toward lower χ, which can be attributed to magnetic ordering of exchange-coupled clusters in the solid solution. At T∼320–330 K, an anomaly of a diamagnetic type, i.e., a decrease of χ by 6–30% of its paramagnetic value, has been observed for all compositions against the background of the generally paramagnetic χ(T). A discussion is presented of alternative reasons for this anomaly and of its possible connection with localized superconductivity. __________ Translated from Fizika Tverdogo Tela, Vol. 42, No. 4, 2000, pp. 701–703. Original Russian Text Copyright ? 2000 by Samokhvalov, Arbuzova, Viglin, Naumov, Smolyak, Korolev, Lobachevskaya.     

Hydrogen storage of Mg1-xMxH2 (M=Ti, V, Fe) studied using first-principles calculations

In this work, the hydrogen storage properties of the Mg-based hydrides, i.e., Mg_1-xM_xH₂ (M=Ti, V, Fe, 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.1), are studied using the Korringa-Kohn-Rostoker (KKR) calculation with the coherent potential approximation (CPA) approximation. In particular, the nature and the concentrations of the alloying elements and their effects are studied. Moreover, the material's stability and hydrogen storage thermodynamic properties are discussed. In particular, we find that the stability and the temperature of desorption decrease without significantly affecting the storage capacities.     

Weak-link bi-epitaxial Josephson junctions in a YBa2Cu3O7−δ film on BaZrO3/CeO2/SrTiO3

A bi-epitaxial (001)YBa₂Cu₃O_7−δ /(110)BaZrO₃/(001)CeO₂ three-layer heterostructure has been grown on (100)SrTiO₃ by laser ablation. The epitaxial relations between the layers making up the heterostructure were derived from x-ray diffraction data. The I _cR_n product for the bi-epitaxial Josephson junctions thus obtained was within 1–1.5 mV for 4.2 K, and 30–60 μV for 77 K. The normal resistance R _n=(2–5 Ω) was practically independent of temperature. The magnetic field dependences of I _c had typically a clearly pronounced main maximum, followed by distorted subsequent peaks. Interaction of the Josephson ac current with self-induced electromagnetic waves at the 45° grain boundary and with external microwave radiation (f=11 GHz) produced current steps in the I-V characteristics of the bi-epitaxial junctions at the corresponding voltages. Fiz. Tverd. Tela (St. Petersburg) 39, 1732–1738 (October 1997)     

Stereochemical studies of oligomers XXIX. Reinvestigation of the structure of N-m-tolyl phthalimide

C₁₅H₁₁NO₂, Mr 237.3, monoclinic, space groupC _c, a=8.539(2),b=19.865(4),c=7.599(2)?,β=111.44(2)°,V=1199.8 ?³,Z=4,D _c=1.31 gcm⁻³,λ(CuKα)=1.5418 ?,μ=6.74cm⁻¹,F(000)=496, room temperature. The structure was solved by direct methods with SHELX-86 and refined down to agreement valueR=0.046 for 1117 reflections above 2σ(I). The angle between the plane of the phthalimide group, which shows a little bent [1.2(2)°] between its two rings, and the tolyl group is 56.1(1)°. The packing of the molecules is stabilized by van der Waal’s forces only. Part XXVIII: Bocelli and Rizzoli (1990)     

Self-consistent treatment of the quark condensate and hadrons in nuclear matter

We calculate the contribution of pions to the $\bar qq$-expectation value κ(ρ) =<M|ˉq q|M> in symmetric nuclear matter. We employ exact pion propagator renormalized by nucleon-hole and isobar-hole excitations. Conventional straightforward calculation leads to the “pion condensation” at unrealistically small values of densities, causing even earlier restoration of chiral symmetry. This requires a self-consistent approach, consisting in using the models, which include direct dependence of in-medium mass values on κ(ρ), e.g. the Nambu–Jona-Lasinio–model. We show, that in the self-consistent approach the ρ-dependence of the condensate is described by a smooth curve. The “pion condensate” point is removed to much higher values of density. The chiral restoration does not take place at least while ρ < 2.8ρ₀ with ρ₀ being the saturation value. Validity of our approach is limited by possible accumulation of heavier baryons (delta isobars) in the ground state of nuclear matter. For the value of effective nucleon mass at the saturation density we found m ^*(ρ₀) = 0.6m, consistent with nowadays results of other authors. Received: 8 October 1998     

Scales in nuclear matter: Chiral dynamics with pion nucleon form factors<Superscript>⋆</Superscript>

A systematic calculation of nuclear matter is performed which includes the long-range correlations between nucleons arising from one- and two-pion exchange. Three-body effects from 2π exchange with excitations of virtual Δ(1232)-isobars are also taken into account in our diagrammatic calculation of the energy per particle ˉ(k _f). In order to eliminate possible high-momentum components from the interactions we introduce at each pion-baryon vertex a form factor of monopole type. The empirical nuclear matter saturation point, ρ₀ ≃ 0.16fm^-3, ˉ₀ ≃ - 16MeV, is well reproduced with a monopole mass of Λ ≃ 4πf _π ≃ 1.16GeV. As in the recent approach based on the universal low-momentum NN potential V _low-k, the inclusion of three-body effects is crucial in order to achieve saturation of nuclear matter. We demonstrate that the dependence of the pion exchange contributions to ˉ(k _f) on the “resolution” scale Λ can be compensated over a wide range of Λ by counterterms with two “running” contact couplings. As a further application we study the in-medium chiral condensate 〈ˉq〉(ρ) beyond the linear density approximation. For ρ ⩽ 1.5ρ₀ we find small corrections from the derivative dˉ(k _f)/dm _π, which are stable against variations of the monopole regulator mass Λ.     

Determination of the depth of formation of magnetooptical effects in CoNi films

The optical constants of CoNi films with magnetic properties that are nonuniform across their thickness are determined in reflected light by two methods, viz., optical and magnetooptical measurements. The values of the parameters L=λ/4πk and Z ₀=λ/8n, one of which (specifically, the one which has the smaller value at a given value of λ) determines the depth of formation of reflective magnetooptical effects (l _mo) according to the current theories, are calculated on the basis of the values obtained for the optical constants n and k of the films (λ is the wavelength of the light used, and n and k are the refractive index and the absorption coefficient of the magnet). It is established for the CoNi films investigated that l _mo is determined by L and varies from about 200 to 300 ? in the range 0.33 μm⩽λ⩽0.83 μm. In CoNi films, which are inhomogeneous across their thickness and are characterized by significant variation of the magnetic properties over distances ∼l _mo, variation of the form of the magnetization curves determined by measuring the equatorial Kerr effect is observed as λ increases. Zh. Tekh. Fiz. 68, 69–72 (February 1998)     

Muon transfer in dµ + H2 collisions

The impact of excited state muon transfer in dμ + H₂ collisions has been investigated. The formation of metastable pdμ^* molecules and their subsequent decay into the pμ (1s) + d channel opens a transfer channel that is otherwise closed at the n=2 level. This mechanism enlarges the fraction of muons arriving to the ground state of the lighter isotope. The resulting ground state population P _1s ^pμ as function of deuterium concentration appears to be in qualitative agreement with recent measurements of the K _α X-ray yield in H₂/D₂ mixtures. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Properties of erbium luminescence in bulk crystals of silicon carbide

The infrared luminescence of Er³⁺ ions has been studied in bulk crystals of silicon carbide 6H-SiC doped with erbium in the process of their growth. The erbium centers of different symmetry in the crystals are revealed by the EPR technique. A number of intense luminescence bands of erbium ions are observed at a wavelength of about 1.54 μm. The luminescence can be excited by the light with quantum energies above and below the band gap of SiC. It is found that the luminescence exhibits unusual temperature behavior: as the temperature increases, the luminescence intensity abruptly rises starting with 77 K, passes through a maximum at ∼240 K, and, in the vicinity of ∼400 K, decreases down to the values observed at 77 K. The activation energies for the flare-up and quenching of the Er³⁺ luminescence are estimated at E _A ≈130 and ≈350 meV, respectively. The mechanisms of the flare-up and quenching of the Er³⁺ luminescence in SiC are discussed. __________ Translated from Fizika Tverdogo Tela, Vol. 42, No. 5, 2000, pp. 809–815. Original Russian Text Copyright ? 2000 by Babunts, Vetrov, Il’in, Mokhov, Romanov, Khramtsov, Baranov.     

Structure and properties of the Ti-Si-N nanocrystalline coatings synthesized in vacuum by the electroarc method

Phase composition, defect substructure, and mechanical properties of the Ti-Si-N coating deposited on metal and ceramic-metal substrates by electroarc sputtering of the Ti-Si composite cathode in an ionized nitrogen atmosphere are investigated by the methods of modern materials science. It is established that coatings so formed with a thickness of ∼1–3 μm are superhard (H_v ∼ 50 GPa), and have the nanocrystalline structure (with crystalline sizes D = 7 nm) based on titanium nitride δ-TiN. __________ Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 2, pp. 46–51, February, 2007.