Theoretical investigation of cross luminescence in CdF2

Hartree-Fock clusters calculations were performed of cross luminescence (CRL) in CdF₂. Results are compared with earlier results on BaF₂. Alternative calculations were done on levels and transition rates using a band structure model. From a comparison of the two cases a possible explanation is given of the fact that CRL in CdF₂, presumably in the visible wavelength region, is difficult to detect.     

Spectroscopy and energy level location of the trivalent lanthanides in LiYP4O12

The excitation and emission properties of the lanthanides Ce³⁺, Pr³⁺, Nd³⁺, Sm³⁺, Eu³⁺, Tb³⁺, Er³⁺, Tm³⁺, and Yb³⁺ in LiYP₄O₁₂ were studied by vacuum ultra-violet spectroscopy at 10 K. It provides information on the energies of 4f-5d excitation and emission bands. In the case of Er³⁺ spin forbidden emission was observed. Charge transfer excitation bands were identified for Eu³⁺, Sm³⁺, Tm³⁺, and Yb³⁺, and in the case of Yb³⁺ charge transfer luminescence is observed. All data appear to be consistent with each other and have been used to construct a level scheme showing the location of the energy levels of all trivalent and divalent lanthanides in LiYP₄O₁₂.     

A new salicin derivative from the stem bark of Populus davidiana

Phytochemical study on the BuOH-soluble fraction of the stem bark of Populus davidiana resulted in the isolation of a new salicin derivative(1),named davidianoside.The structure was elucidated on the basis of extensive physicochemical and spectroscopic analyses.     

Effect of doping Ca on polaron hopping in LaSr2Mn2O7

From the transport studies in the bilayer manganites LaSr_2−x Ca _x Mn₂O₇, we have found the variable-range hopping model proposed by Viret et al to be inadequate to describe the transport of charge in these materials. The polarons appear to hop to their nearest neighbors with an activation energy, which in part is dependent on the magnetic interactions in the lattice.     

Intervalence charge transfer in perovskite titanates R1/2Na1/2TiO3:Pr (R=La, Gd, Y, Lu)

The spectroscopic properties of R_1/2Na_1/2TiO₃:Pr³⁺ (R=La, Gd, Y, Lu) are investigated in the temperature range 77-500 K and interpreted in the frame of the intervalence charge transfer (IVCT) model. The model allowed locating the ground state of Pr³⁺ relative to the host fundamental bands with an accuracy of 0.1-0.2 eV.     

Charge transfer transitions and location of the rare earth ion energy levels in Ca-α-SiAlON

The broad bands in the room-temperature excitation spectra of Sm³⁺-, Dy³⁺- and Tm³⁺-activated Ca-α-SiAlON phosphors are interpreted as the N³⁻-to-rare earth charge transfer transition (CTT). From the energies of the charge transfer transitions and from the optical data presented for the Eu²⁺ ion, the location of the divalent rare earth ion energy levels relative to the valence and the conduction band of Ca-α-SiAlON is derived. The salient features of the energy-level diagram are shown to be practical in explaining the temperature-dependent variations of the Eu²⁺ and Yb²⁺ luminescence efficiency in Ca-α-SiAlON. A comparative study pertaining to the nature of the Yb²⁺ and Eu²⁺ ion luminescence in Ca-α-SiAlON and in SrSi₂O₂N₂ is presented. A tentative energy-level diagram of the trivalent rare earth ions in Ca-α-SiAlON is also constructed.     

Discussion on a possible neutrino detector located in India

We have identified some important and worthwhile physics opportunities with a possible neutrino detector located in India. Particular emphasis is placed on the geographical advantage with a stress on the complimentary aspects with respect to other neutrino detectors already in operation.     

High spin spectroscopy of 139Pr

The high spin states in N=80 ¹³⁹Pr have been investigated by in-beam γ-spectroscopic techniques following the reaction ¹³⁰Te (¹⁴N, 5n) reaction at E=75 MeV, using a gamma detector array, consisting of seven 23% compton-suppressed high purity germanium detectors and a multiplicity ball of fourteen bismuth germanate elements. Based on γ-γ coincidence data, the level scheme of ¹³⁹Pr has been considerably extended up to 7.2 MeV excitation. Tentative spin-parity assignments are done for the newly proposed levels on the basis of the DCO ratios corresponding to strong gates and the available information from the earlier light ion experiments.     

有机磷化合物的研究XIX.III亚磷酸二烷基酯钠的相转移催化P-烷基化反应

Sodium dialkyl phosphite reacts with non-activated alkyl halide in the presence of crown ether to give dialkyl alkyl phosphonate in moderate yield. Little or no reaction takes place in the absence of crown ether under the same conditions. In all cases, crown ether was present in catalytic amts. indicating that it behaves as a phase transfer catalyst between solid and liquid phases. The influences of structures of crown ethers, alkyl halides, dialkyl phosphites and the nature of solvent on the P-alkylation of sodium dialkyl phosphite have been investigated.