On Δβ and the search for asymptotic scaling in lattice gauge theory

An ansatz for the β-function of SU(3) lattice gauge theory in four dimensions whose parameters are determined by Monte Carlo data is used both to compare different sets of data for Δβ and to study systematic errors. The data for Δβ obtained from different values of the block-spin renormalization group scaling factor are shown to be compatible within statistical errors. However the data is easily consistent with sizeable deviations (ca. 30% or more) from the two-loop approximation to the renormalization group scaling formula for physical quantities in the region of coupling for which Δβ essentially takes on its asymptotic value.     

Supramolecular optical sensor arrays for on-site analytical devices

Supramolecular optical chemosensors are useful tools in analytical chemistry for the visualization of molecular recognition information. One advantage is that they can be utilized for array systems to detect multiple analytes. However, chemosensor arrays have been evaluated mainly in the solution phase, which limits a wide range of practical applications. Thus, appropriate solid support materials such as polymer gels and papers are required to broaden the scope of the application of chemosensors as on-site analytical tools. In this review, we summarize the actual approaches for the fabrication of solid-state chemosensor arrays combined with powerful data processing techniques and portable digital recorders for real-world applications.     

Combination of electrochemical hydrogenation and Mössbauer spectroscopy as a tool to show the radiation effect of energetic heavy ions in Fe–Zr amorphous alloys

Radiation effects of energetic heavy ion irradiation in Fe–Zr amorphous alloys were investigated by the help of Mössbauer spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and electrolytical hydrogenation. The electrolytical hydrogenation of non-irradiated and irradiated samples was carried out by a unique cathodic potential (−1000 mV versus SHE). The combination of electrolytical hydrogenation and Mössbauer analysis gives a very sensitive method for detecting structural changes of these amorphous alloys. It was found that the structural changes in the amorphous state, which are undetectable without hydrogenation by Mössbauer spectroscopy, modify the localization and the concentration of introduced hydrogen, and are reflected in a significant change of magnetic hyperfine interaction. The results can be associated with structural changes due to the effect of energetic heavy ion irradiation.     

The (1) 3Σg+ electronic state of Cs2

Laser-induced fluorescence of Cs₂ molecules, recorded by high-resolution Fourier spectroscopy, has been used for the first spectroscopic identification of the lowest gerade triplet (1) ³Σ_g⁺ electronic state. This state can be described by the molecular parameters: T_e = 11602.10 cm⁻¹, B_c = 8.258×10⁻³ cm⁻¹, D_c = 2.56×10⁻⁹ cm⁻¹ and R_c = 5.5425 Å. Determination of the absolute vibrational numbering will require further experiments.     

钴铁双金属氧化物多孔纳米棒的制备及其电解水析氧性能

通过简单的钴铁前躯体热分解法制备了系列一维Co_1-xFe_xO_y（0≤x≤1）多孔纳米材料,并在1 mol·L^-1 KOH溶液中研究了其电解水析氧催化性能。研究发现不同Fe掺杂量对材料的结构与电解水析氧催化性能有较大的影响,其中16%（n/n）Fe掺杂量的Co_1-xFe_xO_y具有最优的析氧催化性能。在10 mA·cm^-2电流密度下其析氧过电位为345 mV,塔菲尔斜率为54 mV·dec^-1,并表现出优异的析氧稳定性能。廉价、高效的Co_1-xFe_xO_y多孔纳米棒材料有望成为优良的析氧催化剂用于电解水制氢。     

Functionalization of silica gel by ultrasound-assisted surface Suzuki coupling

Mesoporous silica gel was functionalized by various organic functional groups using thiol-ene coupling of surface thiol groups with 4-vinylphenylboronic acid followed by Suzuki coupling with aromatic halides. For better performance, the synthesis was conducted under sonication. The presence of surface functional groups was confirmed by thermoanalysis, FT-IR spectroscopy and characteristic reactions of these groups. Solid-phase conditions of the synthesis eliminate the risk of side reactions of boronic acids.     

Resonant response of a bare metallic grating to S-polarized light

This review is motivated by two oft-noted observations concerning surface enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS): a) the SERS excitation spectrum is not well-correlated to the reflectivity (or extinction) spectrum; b) SERS is often a short-ranged, first-layer effect due preponderantly to molecules adsorbed at interstitial sites. The question addressed herein is: can classical electromagnetic causes explain these facts? The answer we provide is affirmative as concerns (molecules adsorbed at) highly conducting, one-dimensional, lamellar gratings (grooves with rectangular cross sections) exposed to S-polarized light (electric field vector perpendicular to the plane of incidence and parallel to the rulings). Our analysis thus complements earlier discussions of this question, that were concerned with molecules adsorbed on metallic gratings or randomly rough metal surfaces exposed to P-polarized light (magnetic field vector perpendicular to the plane of incidence and parallel to the rulings). We find that the grooves of the lamellar gratings studied act as cavity resonators; the cavity field is strongly enhanced in the neighborhood of the resonance wavelength, but this has no significant effect on the field outside the cavity (in both the near and far zones). This findings is illustrated with the example of a silver grating with a period of 0.38 μm and grooves 2.5 μm deep and 0.35 μm wide, which is shown to produce a (modulus squared) electric field enhancement within the grooves of about 440 near the resonance wavelength of about 0.7 μm, at the same time that the far-field response (i.e. reflectivity) of the grating is very nearly that of a flat silver mirror throughout the visible.     

Effect of nanoscale size and medium on metal work function in oleylamine-capped gold nanocrystals

The work function is an important material property with several applications in photonics and optoelectronics. We aimed to characterize the work function of clusters resulting from gold nanocrystals capped with oleylamine surfactant and drop-casted onto gold substrate. We used scanning Kelvin probe microscopy to investigate the work function, and complemented our study mainly with X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The oleylamine works as an electron blocking layer through which the electrical conduction takes place by tunneling effect. The surface potential appears to depend on the size of the clusters, which can be ascribed to their difference in effective work function with the substrate. The charge state of gold clusters is discussed in comparison with theory, and their capacitance is calculated from a semi-analytical equation. The results suggest that at the nanoscale the work function is not an intrinsic property of a material but rather depends on the size and morphology of the clusters, including also effects of the surrounding materials.     

Additive assisted hydrothermal synthesis,characterization and optical properties of one dimensional DyPO4:Ce3+ nanostructures

One dimensional nanostructures of cerium doped dysprosium phosphate (DyPO₄:Ce³⁺) were synthesized via hydrothermal route in the presence of different surfactants [sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), dodecyl sulfosuccinate (DSS), polyvinyl pyrollidone (PVP)] and solvent [ethylene glycol and water]. The prepared nanostructures were characterized by Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), UV-VIS-NIR absorption spectrophotometer and photoluminescence (PL) studies. The PXRD and FTIR results indicate purity, good crystallinity and effective doping of Ce³⁺ in nanostructures. SEM and TEM micrographs display nanorods, nanowires and nanobundles like morphology of DyPO₄:Ce³⁺. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectra (EDS) of DyPO₄:Ce³⁺nanostructures confirm the presence of dopant. UV-VIS-NIR absorption spectra of prepared compounds are used to calculate band gap and explore their optical properties. Luminescent properties of DyPO₄:Ce³⁺ was studied by using PL emission spectra. The effect of additives and solvents on the uniformity, morphology and optical properties of the nanostructures were studied in detail.