Ruby Crystal for Demonstrating Time- and Frequency-Domain Methods of Fluorescence Lifetime Measurements

We present experiments that are convenient and educational for measuring fluorescence lifetimes with both time- and frequency-domain methods. The sample is ruby crystal, which has a lifetime of about 3.5 milliseconds, and is easy to use as a class-room demonstration. The experiments and methods of data analysis are used in the lab section of a class on optical spectroscopy, where we go through the theory and applications of fluorescence. Because the fluorescence decay time of ruby is in the millisecond region, the instrumentation for this experiment can be constructed easily and inexpensively compared to the nanosecond-resolved instrumentation required for most fluorescent compounds, which have nanosecond fluorescence lifetimes. The methods are applicable to other luminescent compounds with decay constants from microseconds and longer, such as transition metal and lanthanide complexes and phosphorescent samples. The experiments, which clearly demonstrate the theory and methods of measuring temporally resolved fluorescence, are instructive and demonstrate what the students have learned in the lectures without the distraction of highly sophisticated instrumentation.     

基于THz-TDS技术的培氟沙星和氟罗沙星抗生素定性定量检测研究

作为两种常用的喹诺酮类抗生素,培氟沙星和氟罗沙星残留问题引起人们的高度关注,研发快速、高效的检测手段成为一种需求。采用太赫兹时域光谱(THz-TDS)技术对鱼粉基质中的培氟沙星、氟罗沙星进行了研究。制备培氟沙星、氟罗沙星、聚乙烯和鱼粉纯净物质以及培氟沙星-鱼粉和氟罗沙星-鱼粉17种不同浓度二元混合物的压片样品,共106个;对所有压片样品进行太赫兹光谱测量和分析;利用连续投影算法(SPA)结合支持向量机(SVM)和反向传播神经网络(BPNN)建立定性判别模型,对培氟沙星-鱼粉和氟罗沙星-鱼粉这两种混合物进行分类判别;利用特征频率处吸收系数建立偏最小二乘回归(PLSR)、BPNN、多元线性回归(MLR)定量预测模型,分别对两种混合物进行定量预测。结果表明：纯净培氟沙星在0.775和0.988 THz存在明显吸收峰,纯净氟罗沙星在0.919和1.088 THz存在明显吸收峰,聚乙烯对太赫兹波基本没有吸收,鱼粉无吸收峰,两种抗生素与鱼粉混合后的峰值出现在纯净抗生素的吸收峰附近;在定性判别中,SVM判别结果最佳,预测集判别准确率、精确率、召回率、F1得分分别为97.06%,97.22%,97.06%和97.06%;定量回归中,SPA-BPNN 模型用于预测培氟沙星-鱼粉结果最佳,预测集相关系数(R_p)、预测集均方根误差(RMSEP)分别为0.984 9和0.009 5,SPA-MLR模型用于预测氟罗沙星-鱼粉结果最佳,R_p和RMSEP分别为0.982 7和0.040 6。研究表明THz-TDS技术对鱼粉基质中培氟沙星、氟罗沙星进行定性定量检测是可行的,为畜禽行业中培氟沙星和氟罗沙星实际检测提供理论和技术参考。     

高光谱成像技术在果蔬品质与安全无损检测中的原理及应用

水果和蔬菜的品质与安全是消费者最为关心的问题。传统的化学检测方法是一种费时费力的破坏性检测技术。随着成像和光谱技术的快速发展,高光谱成像技术已经广泛应用于农产品品质与安全的快速无损检测中。高光谱成像技术融合了传统的成像和光谱技术的优点,可以同时获取被检测物体的空间信息和光谱信息,因此该技术既可以像检测物体的外部品质,又可以像光谱技术一样检测物体的内部品质和品质安全。目前,已经有大量的基于高光谱成像技术检测水果和蔬菜品质与安全的研究性论文发表,为了深入了解高光谱成像技术的检测原理并跟踪国内外最新的研究进展,综述了高光谱成像技术在水果和蔬菜外部品质、内部品质和品质安全检测中的原理、发展和应用。另外,还简要介绍和讨论了高光谱成像系统的构成、常用的数据分析方法、发展趋势及面临的挑战。     

光谱及成像技术在果蔬损伤检测研究中的应用现状与展望

果蔬在收获、运输、贮藏、分拣、包装和销售过程中均会遭受不同程度的挤压、碰撞或摩擦,从而造成果蔬损伤,如挤伤、开裂、擦伤等外部损伤,同时,在生长过程中会产生黑心、水心、褐腐、霉心等内部损伤。果蔬损伤初期特征不明显,外观与正常果实基本无异,然而随着时间的推移,损伤组织恶化扩散,最终导致整个果实腐烂变质,又进而接触感染其他果实,造成周边甚至整箱果蔬病变,对果蔬产业造成巨大的经济损失。果蔬采后损伤检测方法多种多样,其中人工检测最为简单常用,但是该方法不仅耗时耗力,容易造成错判和漏判现象,而且无法实现肉眼不可见的皮下或内部损伤检测。近年来,随着计算机技术的快速发展,越来越多的无损检测技术被广泛应用于果蔬损伤检测,其中最为常用的当属光谱和成像技术。光谱成像技术通常结合图像处理、光谱分析、化学计量学方法、统计分析等手段,利用损伤果蔬和正常果蔬的图谱信号差异实现损伤检测,具有无损、快速等优点,能解决人工检测耗时耗力且准确率低的问题。在此主要概述了8种光谱及成像技术（近红外光谱、拉曼光谱、荧光光谱、高光谱成像、空间频域成像、核磁成像、X射线成像和热成像）在果蔬损伤检测的最新研究进展,包括检测原理及其技术特点,总结分析了各技术在果蔬损伤检测方面的应用情况,并展望未来发展趋势,以期为果蔬损伤无损检测提供借鉴与参考。     

Stabilization of biosolids with nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI)

Biosolids are the treated organic residuals, also known as sludge, that are generated from domestic wastewater treatment plants. According to the USEPA, over 7 millions tons (dry weight) of biosolids are generated every year in the US by more than the 16,000 wastewater treatment plants and a large portion of these biosolids is disposed on land. Nuisance odors, the potential of pathogen transmission, and presence of toxic and persistent organic chemicals and metals in biosolids have for the most part limited the use of land applications. This paper presents zero-valent iron nanoparticles (1–100 nm) for the treatment and stabilization of biosolids. Iron nanoparticles have been shown to form stable and nonvolatile surface complexes with malodorous sulfur compounds such as hydrogen sulfide and methyl sulfides, degrade persistent organic pollutants such as PCBs and chlorinated pesticides, and sequestrate toxic metal ions such as mercury and lead. The end products from the nanoparticle reactions are iron oxides and oxyhydroxides, similar to the ubiquitous iron minerals in the environment. Due to the large surface area and high surface reactivity, only a relatively low dose (<0.1% wt) of iron nanoparticles is needed for effective biosolids stabilization. The iron nanoparticle technology may thus offer an economically and environmentally sustainable and unique solution to one of the most vexing environmental problems.     

镧和铕与邻菲罗啉谷氨酸配合物的NMR和IR研究

合成了稀土镧和铕与谷氨酸，邻菲罗啉形成的二元及三元配合物，经元素分析确定该配合物的组成为Ｌｎ（ｐｈｅｎ）（Ｇｌｕ）３．７Ｈ２Ｏ（Ｌｎ＝Ｌａ，Ｅｕ）；Ｅｕ（Ｇｌｕ）３；１２Ｈ２Ｏ。用核磁共振和红外光谱研究与配体与稀土离子的配位方式，讨论了稀土离子的顺磁性及屏蔽效应对配合物的ＮＭＲ谱图的影响。     

Stability of elliptic vortex solitons in anisotropic nonlocal media

Elliptic vortex solitons are investigated in anisotropic nonlocal media with more general formulations. We address the existence and dynamics of such solitons analytically and numerically. The solution of elliptic vortex solitons depends on the eccentricity of both the input beam and nonlocal response function. With different degrees of nonlocality, we numerically investigate the evolution of the elliptic vortex solitons, and find that, typically, the elliptic vortex solitons with single and double charges collapse into spiraling dipole- and tripolelike soliton clusters, respectively.     

Human Synchronization Maps—The Hybrid Consciousness of the Embodied Mind

We examine the theoretical implications of empirical studies developed over recent years. These experiments have explored the biosemiotic nature of communication streams from emotional neuroscience and embodied mind perspectives. Information combinatorics analysis enabled a deeper understanding of the coupling and decoupling dynamics of biosemiotics streams. We investigated intraindividual and interpersonal relations as coevolution dynamics of hybrid couplings, synchronizations, and desynchronizations. Cluster analysis and Markov chains produced evidence of chimaera states and phase transitions. A probabilistic and nondeterministic approach clarified the properties of these hybrid dynamics. Thus, multidimensional theoretical models can represent the hybrid nature of human interactions.     

Time domain finite volume method for the transient response and natural characteristics of structural-acoustic coupling in an enclosed cavity

A time domain finite volume method（TDFVM）based on wave theory is developed to analyze the transient response and natural characteristics of structural-acoustic coupling problems in an enclosed cavity.In the present method,the elastic dynamic equations and acoustic equation in heterogeneous medium are solved in solid domains and fluid domains respectively.The structural-acoustic coupling is implemented according to the continuity condition of the particle velocity along the normal direction and the normal traction equilibrium condition on the interface.Several numerical examples are presented to validate the effectiveness and accuracy of the present TDFVM.Then the effects of water depth on the acoustic and vibration characteristics and the natural characteristics of a structural-acoustic coupling system are analyzed.The numerical results show that the increase of water depth leads to a stronger coupling between the water and structure and the decrease of natural frequencies of coupling system,The computational cost and memory of this method are small and it can be applicable to structural-acoustic coupling problems in the heterogeneous fluid.     

Matched wavelength and incident angle for the diagnostic beam to achieve coherent grating tiling

Design and operation of a practical, accurate alignment diagnostic system is important for the grating tiling technology, which is supposed to be applied in a chirped-pulse amplification system to increase the output power. A diagnostic method is proposed and demonstrated for grating tiling. Provided that the wavelength and incident angle of the diagnostic beam are properly set, the far-field of the main laser beam and that of the diagnostic beam can vary in the same way with the tiling errors between the sub-aperture gratings. Therefore, rotational and translational errors can be controlled and compensated according to the far-field of the diagnostic beam. The real-time monitoring and alignment can be achieved without disturbing the main beam.     

火焰原子吸收光谱法测定磁化杯中铅、镉和铁

本文研究了火焰原子吸收光谱法测定磁化杯陶瓷内胆中Ｐｈ、Ｃｄ和Ｆｅ含量的方法。样品经粉碎，用硝酸－高氯酸混合液进行消解后测定。本法灵敏度高，干扰少，简单，快速，具有良好的精密度和准确度，其相对标准偏差分别为Ｐｂ３．９９％，Ｃｄ１０．７％，Ｆｅ０．９％。回收率Ｐｂ１００．６１％，Ｃｄ１０１．１８％，Ｆｅ１０２．４％。     

全自动水质分析仪快速定量检测地表水中硝酸盐氮和亚硝酸盐氮

利用新型的Thermo Scientific Gallery全自动水质分析仪,检测过程中自动完成加样本、读空白、加试剂、反应显色、比色检测和数据处理等步骤。检测方法来源于美国环保署标准水质检测方法。该仪器具有样品和试剂耗量少、灵敏度高、重复性好等优点,检测过程容易实现自动化、标准化和信息化,适用于水质和环境检测领域大量样品的快速检测。     

Process Physics: Inertia, Gravity and the Quantum

Process Physics models reality as self-organising relational or semantic information using a self-referentially limited neural network model. This generalises the traditional non-process syntactical modelling of reality by taking account of the limitations and characteristics of self-referential syntactical information systems, discovered by Gödel and Chaitin, and the analogies with the standard quantum formalism and its limitations. In process physics space and quantum physics are emergent and unified, and time is a distinct non-geometric process. Quantum phenomena are caused by fractal topologicaldefects embedded in and forming a growing three-dimensional fractal process-space. Various features of the emergent physics are briefly discussed including:quantum gravity, quantum field theory, limited causality and the Born quantum measurement metarule, inertia, time-dilation effects, gravity and the equivalence principle, a growing universe with a cosmological constant, black holes and event horizons, and the emergence of classicality.     

Effect of trabecular bone material properties on ultrasonic backscattering signals

In this study, ultrasonic backscattering signals in cancellous bones were obtained by finite difference time domain （FDTD） simulations, and the effect of trabecular material properties on these signals was analyzed. The backscatter coefficient （BSC） and integrated backscatter coefficient （IBC） were numerically investigated for varying trabecular bone material properties, including density, Lame coefficients, viscosities, and resistance coefficients. The results show that the BSC is a complex function of trabecular bone density, and the IBC increases as density increases. The BSC and IBC increase with the first and second Lame coefficients. While not very sensitive to the second viscosity of the trabeculae, the BSC and IBC decrease as the first viscosity and resistance coefficients increase. The results demonstrate that, in addition to bone mineral density （BMD） and microarchitecture, trabecular material properties significantly influence ultrasonic backseattering signals in cancellous bones. This research furthers the understanding of ultrasonic backscattering in cancellous bones and the characterization of cancellous bone status.     

Power ultrasound in the meat industry (freezing,cooking and fermentation): Mechanisms,advances and challenges

High intensity ultrasound (HIUS) has a wide range of applications in different sectors of food processing. It is a promising and emerging technology demonstrating the potential to promote food processes without or at least damage to the quality of products. Among the processes of the meat industry, freezing, thawing, cooking and fermentation are very sensitive and important, because they have significant effects on product quality and are also very energy and time consuming. This review paper provides an interpretation of high intensity ultrasound (HIUS) applications, a summary of recent outstanding published research and an overview of the freezing/thawing, cooking/frying and fermentation processes in meat and its products assisted by HIUS. The effects, benefits and drawbacks as well as the challenges ahead in the commercialization of this technology in the meat industry are studied. The research results confirmed that the use of HIUS in the meat freezing/thawing, cooking/frying and fermentation in combination with the corresponding processing methods demonstrates a great potential to promote the process, improve the general quality of the final product and reduce the time and energy required. However, many issues remain that require further research to address these challenges. These challenges and subsequent research that is useful for developing and increasing the efficiency of this technology have been reviewed. After the literature review, it is concluded that HIUS may be a useful technology for meat processing because of its significant effects on the quality factors and related process variables that leads to the preservation of the initial nutritional and sensory properties of meat and its products. Of course, research must be continued to eliminate the disadvantages or minimize the undesirable effects of this technology on the final product and to remove barriers to commercialization and optimization of this method.     

Si1-xGex合金半导体中CiCs和CiOi缺陷随Ge含量的变化

采用从头计算(ab initio)的方法对Si和Si_1-xGe_x合金半导体材料中C_iC_s缺陷的性质进行探讨,同时也对比调查了C_iO_i缺陷在Si和Si_1-xGe_x合金中的性质. 在不同Ge含量的Si_1-xGe_{x关键词： 1-x}Ge_x合金')" href="#">Si_1-xGe_x合金 从头计算法 iC_s缺陷')" href="#">C_iC_s缺陷 iO_i缺陷')" href="#">C_iO_i缺陷     

石墨炉原子吸收法直接测定酒、饮料中铜、锰、铅

本文报道了ＧＦＡＡＳ结合自动进样,删去灰化或消解步骤,充分利用石墨炉本身所具有的对样品进行部分预处理的功能。在无基体改进剂的条件下,快速测定酒、饮料中的Ｃｕ、Ｍｎ、Ｐｂ含量。方法简便、快速、准确、实用,对Ｃｕ、Ｍｎ、Ｐｂ的精密度试验,基相对标准偏差分别为４．９６％、５。３２％、８．４６％;回收率分别为９５％￣１２５％、８５％￣１０６％、８８％￣１０７％。     

INFRARED AND RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY IN PAPER AND PULP ANALYSIS

Infrared and Raman spectroscopy are essential analytical tools for the structural analysis of paper and pulp chemistry. The studies of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, thermal- and photo-induced oxidation; cross-linking; and various chemical treatments of pulp and paper products are all made possible using these forms of molecular spectroscopy. In this review, containing 70 references, a broad range of applications into pulp and paper materials, components, and processes is described from recent and classic research over predominantly the past 20 years.     

Modeling Gain Dynamics in EDFAs: Space-Resolved Versus Lumped Models

We present a detailed comparison of dynamic space- and frequency-resolved and lumped erbium-doped fiber amplifier (EDFA) models. The space- and frequency-resolved models are based on an iterative solution of propagation equations for pump, multiple signals, and spectral components of forward and backward propagating amplified spontaneous powers and rate equations for pump, metastable, and ground energy level population densities of erbium ion. In contrast to space-resolved models, the lumped model solves a single ordinary differential equation for time evolution of the length-averaged metastable level population and is therefore substantially less computer time consuming. Both the space, and frequency-resolved and the lumped models give almost identical results when used for an analysis of surviving channel power excursions in concatenated EDFAs fed by multiwavelength signal and add/drop scenarios. For a statistical analysis of output power and signal-tonoise ratio fluctuations in EDFA cascades fed by burst-mode packet traffic, only lumped models can be used.     

Influences of laser in low power YAG laser-MAG hybrid welding process

The influences of laser defocusing amount △z, laser power P, space distance DLA between laser and arc on weld penetration, arc modality and stability are investigated in low power YAG laser and metal active gas （laser-MAG） hybrid welding process. The experimental results indicate that the effects of laser-induced attraction and contraction of MAG arc are emerged in hybrid welding process, which result in the augmentation of hybrid welding energy. When DLA ： -0.5 - 2 mm, △z = -2 - 2 mm and P ≥ 73 W, the synergic efficiency between laser and MAG arc is obvious, the cross section at the root of hybrid arc is contracted and the hybrid weld penetration is increased. The maximal ratio of hybrid/MAG weld penetration is 1.5 and the lowest YAG laser power that augments MAG arc is 73 W. The input of YAG laser makes the stabilities of arc ignition and combustion prominent in hybrid welding process.