Optimal constant weight covering codes and nonuniform group divisible 3-designs with block size four

Let K _q (n, w, t, d) be the minimum size of a code over Z _q of length n, constant weight w, such that every word with weight t is within Hamming distance d of at least one codeword. In this article, we determine K _q (n, 4, 3, 1) for all n ≥ 4, q = 3, 4 or q = 2 ^m  + 1 with m ≥ 2, leaving the only case (q, n) = (3, 5) in doubt. Our construction method is mainly based on the auxiliary designs, H-frames, which play a crucial role in the recursive constructions of group divisible 3-designs similar to that of candelabra systems in the constructions of 3-wise balanced designs. As an application of this approach, several new infinite classes of nonuniform group divisible 3-designs with block size four are also constructed.     

Synthesis of three novel anionic gemini surfactants and comparative studies of their assemble behavior in the presence of bovine serum albumin

Three novel anionic sulfonate gemini surfactants, sodium 4,4'-(10,19-dioxo-9,11,18,20-tetraazaoctacosane-9,20-diyl) dibenzenesulfonate (Surfactant I), sodium 4,4'-(12,21-dioxo-11,13,20,22-tetraazadotriacontane-11,22-diyl) dibenzenesulfonate (Surfactant II), and sodium 4,4'-(14,23-dioxo-13,15,22,24-tetraazahezatriacontane-13,24-diyl) dibenzenesulfonate (Surfactant III), with different lengths of hydrophobic tail have been synthesized, and their assembly behavior in the presence of bovine serum albumin (BSA) has been studied using spectral methods and molecular modeling methods at physiological pH and 298 K. Critical micelle concentrations (CMCs) of the three surfactants have been determined by surface tension measurements. Despite the obvious decrease of CMC with the increase of tail length, fluorescence spectra have shown much closer CAC in the presence of BSA. Surfactant II shows the highest CAC of 3.19 × 10(-5) mol L(-1) compared with the other two. The polarity of the microenvironment in BSA-surfactant systems has been investigated using pyrene as the probe. In addition, far-UV CD spectra studied the change of the secondary structure content of BSA caused by the three surfactants. The features of the assembly behavior were discussed by three concentration regions. Surfactant II could unfold the protein much more efficiently than the other two surfactants at low concentration, but at high concentration, the change of the secondary structure and the formation of hydrophobic microenvironment show a direct relationship to the length of the hydrophobic tail with the increase of the surfactant concentration.     

Fabrication and morphology of spongelike polymer material based on cross-linked sulfonated polystyrene particles

A novel spongelike polymer material has been fabricated by γ-ray induced polymerization of methylmethacrylate (MMA) in an emulsion containing cross-linked sulfonated polystyrene (CSP) particles. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images reveal that the spongelike structure is made up of interlinked nanosized PMMA particles with micrometer-sized CSP-PMMA particles embedded inside. The nitrogen adsorption isotherm discloses that the spongelike material has a high specific surface area of 29 m(2)/g and a narrow pore size distribution of 60-120 nm. The formation mechanism is discussed in this paper, which indicates that the key steps to form the spongelike material include a Pickering emulsion stabilized by the CSP particles, followed by the swelling process of MMA into these particles. This approach offers a more convenient alternative to prepare polymeric spongelike material without any etching procedure.     

A novel approach for preparation of “cage-like” multihollow polymer microspheres through sulfonated polystyrene particles

A new and effective process has been developed for fabrication of novel cage-like multihollow polymer particles by using sulfonated polystyrene (SP) particles as the templates, with heptane as the phase separation agent, in an ethanol/water medium. The ratio of water/ethanol and the heating temperature play important roles in the formation of these multihollow particles. It was found that the cage-like polymer particles could be obtained when the ratio of ethanol/water is 5:5 (w/w), with a temperature above 50?°C. After a detailed study, the formation mechanism was proposed based on an SP swollen (ethanol and heptane penetrating process) and phase separation process. This new method for fabricating the cage-like multihollow polymer particles has a great meaning not only on confirming the formation mechanism, but also on providing an effective way to prepare the special hollow core/porous shell polymer particles, which could have wide range of potential applications, such as catalysts, sensors, and drug release.     

Dynamics of ice nucleation on water repellent surfaces

Prevention of ice accretion and adhesion on surfaces is relevant to many applications, leading to improved operation safety, increased energy efficiency, and cost reduction. Development of passive nonicing coatings is highly desirable, since current antiicing strategies are energy and cost intensive. Superhydrophobicity has been proposed as a lead passive nonicing strategy, yet the exact mechanism of delayed icing on these surfaces is not clearly understood. In this work, we present an in-depth analysis of ice formation dynamics upon water droplet impact on surfaces with different wettabilities. We experimentally demonstrate that ice nucleation under low-humidity conditions can be delayed through control of surface chemistry and texture. Combining infrared (IR) thermometry and high-speed photography, we observe that the reduction of water-surface contact area on superhydrophobic surfaces plays a dual role in delaying nucleation: first by reducing heat transfer and second by reducing the probability of heterogeneous nucleation at the water-substrate interface. This work also includes an analysis (based on classical nucleation theory) to estimate various homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation rates in icing situations. The key finding is that ice nucleation delay on superhydrophobic surfaces is more prominent at moderate degrees of supercooling, while closer to the homogeneous nucleation temperature, bulk and air-water interface nucleation effects become equally important. The study presented here offers a comprehensive perspective on the efficacy of textured surfaces for nonicing applications.     

129Xe30+与Au作用激发的Au M-X射线 与Xe L-X射线

探测了动能为1.0——7.0 MeV的¹²⁹Xe³⁰⁺ 入射Au表面产生的X射线谱. 实验结果表明, 入射离子动能较高时, 不仅激发出很强的Au的M-X射线, 还激发出了Xe的L-X射线, 且X射线产额与入射离子动能有强相关性. 分析了X射线产额与入射离子动能的关系.     

Langford系统Hopf分岔极限环幅值控制

系统地研究了Langford 系统Hopf分岔极限环幅值非线性反馈控制问题.根据中心流形定理和规范型降维理论, 推导含控制增益项的非线性曲率系数控制公式和幅值近似解,通过数值仿真验证并绘制极限环幅控关系曲线. 所推导的控制公式为Langford 系统极限环幅值控制提供了方便有效的控制方法.     

利用ICCD定位宇宙线来测量探测器时间分辨的方法研究

本研究采用双层150 mm×150 mm闪烁条阵列定位宇宙线的入射和出射位置. 阵列信号光使用波移光纤吸收传输,在ICCD相机前插入前置像增强器,使信号光延迟大于200 ns, 使ICCD可以由外部高速触发信号控制,有效记录随机触发事例.该宇宙线定位系统可以同时多点密集测量 通用探测器测试平台的时间分辨和闪烁光的渡越时间.该新方法与传统时间分辨测量方法相比提高了30倍以上 的效率.实验结果显示:时间探测器的时间分辨好于200 ps,满足通用探测器测试平台的设计要求.     

Nd: YAG激光烧蚀裂解加工技术模拟分析与实验研究

激光裂解技术能够极大改善发动机缸体主轴承座的加工质量并显著提高加工效率. 为探寻Nd:YAG激光烧蚀球墨铸铁材料裂解槽的裂解性能, 本文基于有限元法成功构建了发动机缸体主轴承座激光裂解加工过程仿真模型, 针对QT500-7球墨铸铁主轴承座的裂解参数进行了仿真分析. 研究结果表明: 在影响裂解质量的三个裂解槽几何参数中, 槽深较张角及曲率半径对裂解载荷的影响效应更为明显; 裂解载荷随槽深的增加而迅速降低, 随槽张角和曲率半径的增加而升高; QT500-7球墨铸铁发动机缸体主轴承座激光裂解加工优化参数应为裂解槽深选为0.5 mm, 裂解槽张角选为60^o, 裂解槽半径选为0.2 mm. 有限元模拟分析结果得到了单向拉伸实验结果的验证. 本工作通过ABAQUS仿真模拟及大量裂解载荷试验确立了裂解槽几何形状的优化参数, 为显著降低裂解载荷和优化裂解工艺提供了数值参考, 有利于实现发动机缸体加工的快速发展, 从而促进汽车工业实现绿色制造.     

亚波长金属线阵中一维时间反演电磁波的聚焦机理研究

基于周期金属线阵的等效电介质模型, 并使用传输线理论方法, 得到了金属线阵中时间反演电磁波的解析表达式. 接着, 在等效电介质模型的适用范围内, 讨论了金属线半径、金属线阵周期、金属线阵周期数对时间反演电磁波聚焦的影响. 从而在理论上证实, 这种结构可以实现远场时间反演电磁波聚焦, 同时, 也为时间反演技术提供了工程参考.