Second order evolution equations with time-dependent subdifferentials

We study an abstract second order nonlinear evolution equation in a real Hilbert space. We consider time-dependent convex functions and their subdifferentials operating on the first derivative of the unknown function. Introducing appropriate assumptions on the convex functions and other data, we prove the existence and uniqueness of a strong solution, and give some applications of the abstract theorem to hyperbolic variational inequalities with time-dependent constraints.      

Cathodoluminescence study of extended defects in hydrothermal ZnO crystals

Understanding the luminescence of ZnO is very important for some applications. In spite of the many studies carried out, there are still some points concerning the origin of some of the luminescence emissions in ZnO crystals that require additional study; in particular, the role of extended defects remains to be a matter of controversy. We present here a cathodoluminescence analysis of the defects generated by Vickers indentation in hydrothermal HTT crystals. Special emphasis was paid to the luminescence band peaking around 3.3 eV. The origin of this band is a matter of controversy, since it has been related to different causes, extended defects being one of the candidates for this emission. The CL images were acquired around crystal defects. It is observed that the 3.3 eV emission is enhanced around the crystal defects; though it is also observed, but weaker, out of the defect regions, which suggests that there exist two luminescence emissions peaking very close to 3.3 eV. The two emissions, one related to structural defects and the other to the LO phonon replica of the free excitonic band, appear very close each other and their relative intensity should determine the shape of the spectrum.     

COMPLETENESS OF THE PARABOLIC SUBGROUPS OF PROJECTIVE ORTHOGONAL GROUPS

All parabolic subgroups and Borel subgroups of PΩ(2m 1, F) over a linear-able field F of characteristic 0 are shown to be complete groups, provided m > 3.     

Generation of red light at 660 nm by frequency doubling a Nd:YAG laser with periodically-poled stoichiometric LiTaO<Subscript>3</Subscript>

High power red light was generated from a periodically-poled stoichiometric LiTaO₃ (PPSLT) by single-pass frequency doubling of a diode-side-pumped, Q-switched Nd:YAG laser at 1319 nm. An average power of 2.4 W of the 660 nm red light was obtained at the fundamental power of ∼5.4 W with the conversion efficiency up to 44.4% and with low fluctuation down to 2%. The high efficiency and stability at the red output indicate that it is a practical method to construct a reliable compact red laser. PACS 42.70.Mp; 42.79.Nv; 42.55.Xi     

Modelling aesthetic variables in the valuation of paintings: an interval goal programming approach

The economic valuation of works of art is a decisive subject in the general field of valuation. Unlike in other areas of valuation, the explanatory power of the directly observable and quantifiable variables is very low, therefore, aesthetic criteria must be used to obtain valuation models with a greater explanatory power. Frequently, these aesthetic criteria are not always precise, and experts usually express them as an interval of values. This paper describes different valuation models that use the goal programming optimisation method to include explanatory variables of the closing price in the form of intervals of values. We have also modelled the possibility that an expert can determine the relevance of each observation in the formation of the valuation function depending on the degree of precision with which the variables have been defined.     

Correlation of Plasma Sprayed Coating Deposition Efficiency with Volume Flux Measurements by Phase Doppler Anemometry (PDA)

The use of phase-Doppler anemometry (PDA) to characterize the detail in-flight plasma sprayed particle behavior has been demonstrated previously [Ma et al. Plasma Chem Plasma Process 24(1):85; 25(1):56] The present articles shows further that a direct relationship may exist between the PDA measured particle volume flux and the coating microstructure and deposition efficiency (DE). In the situation when the precise particle temperature information is not available, the PDA measured particle volume flux may provide an alternative to predict quantitatively the variation of the coating microstructure and the DE. By monitoring the in-flight particle volume flux variations, instead of the particle velocity, size and temperature individually and simultaneously, the optimal settings of the plasma spraying parameters may also be determined conveniently. However, it is noted that the effective applications of such approach depend largely on the particle surface morphology and the pre-determination of the particle size range.     

一种时延范德波尔电磁系统中的复杂行为(Ⅰ)——分岔与混沌现象

建立了一种可积的无穷维系统——时延范德波尔电磁系统，采用Poincaré映射分析了系统随参数E和λ变化发生的分岔与混沌现象，发现这种时延系统具有复杂的非线性动力学特性，例如吸引子共存、间歇性混沌、类似边界碰撞分岔通向混沌以及周期增加的现象.在研究系统时间混沌行为的同时，还对空间混沌行为进行了初步分析，通过描绘空间分布图发现时延范德波尔电磁系统随参数E和λ变化时，在空间中会呈现出周期和混沌等不同的图案. 关键词： 分岔 混沌 无穷维系统 时延范德波尔电磁系统     

排列形状及阵列数目对纳米导线阵列场发射性能的影响

为了进一步研究纳米导线阵列的排列形状以及阵列数目对其场发射行为的影响，利用镜像悬浮球模型对正方形以及六边形排列的纳米导线阵列的场发射行为进行计算与模拟，近似的得到纳米导线阵列的场发射增强因子满足如下的变化趋势：β=h/ρ(1/1+W)+1/2(1/1+W)²+3,其中h为纳米导线的高度，ρ为纳米导线的半径，W是以R为自变量的函数，R为纳米导线阵列的间距.结果显示纳米导线阵列的排列形状对其场发射性能的影响较小，而阵列间距则是影响场发射性能的关键因素：当R<R₀时，场发射增强因子随着阵列间距的减小而急剧减小；当R>R₀时，场发射增强因子基本不变，其中R₀为导线阵列场发射的最佳间距.进一步研究表明改变纳米导线阵列的数目基本不会改变阵列的场发射性能随间距的变化趋势，但是随着阵列数目的增加，R₀会有一定程度的减小，场发射增强因子也会降低. 关键词： 纳米导线 场发射 增强因子 阵列数目