Multivariate standard addition method solved by net analyte signal calculation and rank annihilation factor analysis

This article describes the use of the net analyte signal (NAS) concept and rank annihilation factor analysis (RAFA) for building two different multivariate standard addition models called “SANAS” and “SARAF.” In the former, by the definition of a new subspace, the NAS vector of the analyte of interest in an unknown sample as well as the NAS vectors of samples spiked with various amounts of the standard solutions are calculated and then their Euclidean norms are plotted against the concentration of added standard. In this way, a simple linear standard addition graph similar to that in univariate calibration is obtained, from which the concentration of the analyte in the unknown sample and the analytical figures of merit are readily calculated. In the SARAF method, the concentration of the analyte in the unknown sample is varied iteratively until the contribution of the analyte in the response data matrix is completely annihilated. The proposed methods were evaluated by analyzing simulated absorbance data as well as by the analysis of two indicators in synthetic matrices as experimental data. The resultant predicted concentrations of unknown samples showed that the SANAS and SARAF methods both produced accurate results with relative errors of prediction lower than 5% in most cases.     

Studies on thermally induced structural changes in silicon based polymers by positron annihilation

Temperature dependence of positron annihilation lifetime spectra of polysilanes such as, poly(methyl-n-propylsilane) (PMPrS) and poly(di-n-hexylsilane) (PDHS) has been investigated. The τ₃ in PMPrS is seen to increase monotonically around the solid–liquid transition temperature. The transition temperature and free volume are observed to depend on the molecular weight and/or packing of the backbones. For PDHS, a sharp change in τ₃ and I₃ is seen at the solid–solid transition temperature. Free volume radius probability density functions, above and below the transition temperature, are presented in PMPrS and PDHS. Positron studies are complimented by conventional thermal analysis studies.     

The dynamics of asset lifetime under technological change

The variable lifetime of assets is analyzed in a serial replacement problem. Technological change impacts the maintenance cost and new asset cost. The optimal asset lifetime appears to be constant only when both costs decrease with the same rate. We identify cases when the technological change decreases or increases the optimal lifetime.     

Validity of the equivalent-photon approximation for the production of massive spin-1 particles

We point out that the equivalent-photon approximation (EPA) for processes with massive spin-1 particles in the final state would have validity in a more restricted kinematic domain than for processes where it is commonly applied, viz., those with spin-1/2 or spin-0 particles in the final state. We obtain the criterion for the validity ofEPA for the two-photon production of a pair of charged, massive, point-like spin-1 particlesV ^±, each of massM and with a standard magnetic moment (κ=1). In a process in which one of the photons is real and the other virtual with four-momentumq, the condition for the validity ofEPA is |q ²|≪M ², in addition to the usual condition |q ²|≪W ²,W being theV ⁺ V ⁻ invariant mass. In a process in which both photons are virtual (with four-momentaq andq′), our condition is |q ²||q′²|W ⁴ ≪ 16M ⁸, in addition to |q ²| ≪M ², |q′²| ≪M ² and |q ²| ≪W ², |q′²| ≪W ². Even when these extra conditions permitting the use ofEPA are not fulfilled, convenient approximate expressions may still be obtained assuming merely |q ²| ≪W ² and |q′²| ≪W ². We also discuss how the extra conditions are altered when the vector bosons are incorporated in a spontaneously broken gauge theory. Examples ofW boson production in Weinberg-Salam model are considered for which the condition |q ²||q′²|W ⁴ ≪ 16M ⁸ is shown to be removed.     

Effect of CO2 exposure on free volumes in polystyrene studied by positron annihilation spectroscopy

Free‐volume properties, size and distribution, in amorphous polystyrene exposed to CO₂ gases have been measured as a function of pressure to 800 psi (5.5 MPa), of time, and of temperature using positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy. The free volume increases significantly and its distribution broadens as a function of pressure. The free volume relaxes as a function of time with a characteristic time of 15 h, and 5.7 h for 400, and 800 psi, respectively, after depressurizing under vacuum. A portion of free volume created by CO₂ exposure remains permanently in the polymer after CO₂ exposure. The glass transition temperature decreases significantly as a function of CO₂ pressure from the free‐volume data and is compared with the differential scanning calorimeter results. The observed free‐volume variations as a function of pressure, time, and temperature are discussed in terms of hole expansion, creation, free‐volume relaxation, plasticization, and hole filling in amorphous polymers. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 46: 388–405, 2008     

Formation mechanism of ethanol-water excimer

The fluorescent spectrum and the excitation spectrum were used to present the cluster molecular structure feature in ethanol-water solutions.Through analyzing the fluorescent characteristics of an excimer,it is proposed that the excimers are formed between the ethanol-water cluster molecules in the excited state and in the ground state.The fluorescent lifetime and the fluorescent intensity decay process give information about the photo-physical and photo-chemical processes of the formation and the dissociation of an excimer.The theoretical calculation and physical analysis coincide with the experimental results.The preliminary conclusion about the structure feature of ethanol-water cluster molecule is that it has a planar one like a sandwich.     

Spectral Decomposition of Intracellular Complex Fluorescent Signals Using Multiwavelength Phase Modulation Lifetime Determination

Lifetime-based spectral decomposition using a frequency-domain phase/modulation technique has been developed on our UV confocal microspectrofluorimeter prototype. Examples of such an application are first given in the case of complex mixtures of three overlapping fluorescent components in solution. Preliminary results concerning cellular potential application are also reported in the case of Snarf-1 pH sensor. Limits and perspectives of such an approach at the subcellular level are discussed in view of future improvement.     

Dy~(3+):ThO_2的选择激发光谱和能级结构

本文首次用熔融法生长了Dy3 + :ThO2 晶体 ,详细研究了其光谱特性。通过 12K下格位选择激发下的发射光谱测量 ,利用晶场理论 ,确定了Dy3 + 在ThO2 中的格位对称性为C3v。列表给出了Dy3 + :ThO2 的晶场能级结构。测量和讨论了 4 F9/ 2 能级的寿命。