载气流速对高场不对称波形离子迁移谱的影响

载气流速是影响高场不对称波形离子迁移谱(FAIMS)的重要参数.以自制的高场不对称波形离子迁移谱仪为实验平台,在射频电场幅值3 kV/cm,频率500 kHz,占空比0.36的条件下,研究了载气流速对苯离子迁移谱谱峰强度和半峰宽的影响.实验结果表明: 载气流速为3.7 L/min时,苯样品的谱峰强度最大,仪器的灵敏度最高.随着载气流速的增加,谱峰半峰宽变宽,仪器的分辨率下降.载气流速为3 .0～3.7 L/min时仪器综合性能最佳.此结果对于控制迁移谱仪载气流速有重要的参考意义.     

Carrier relaxation dynamics in InAs/InGaAlAs quantum dashes

We characterize size-dependent carrier relaxation dynamics of partial laser structures containing quantum dashes by time-resolved degenerate four wave mixing between 1.2 and 1.6 μm.     

Rotational symmetry breaking in small-area circular vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

We investigate theoretically the dynamics of three low-order transverse modes in a small-area vertical cavity surface emitting laser. We demonstrate the spontaneous breaking of axial symmetry of the transverse field distribution in such a device. In particular, we show that if the linewidth enhancement factor is sufficiently large dynamical regimes with broken axial symmetry can exist up to very high diffusion coefficients ~ 10 μm²/ns.     

A facile synthesis of monodisperse CoFe2O4/SiO2 nanoparticles

Aminated-CoFe₂O₄/SiO₂ magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared from primary silica particles using modified StÖber method. By optimizing the preparation conditions, monodisperse CoFe₂O₄/SiO₂ NPs with high amino groups’ density were obtained, which is necessary for enzyme immobilization. TEM confirm that the sample is a core/shell structure. These aminated-CoFe₂O₄/SiO₂ NPs have narrow size distributions with a mean size of about 60 nm. Moreover, the aminated-CoFe₂O₄/SiO₂ NPs can be easily dispersed in aqueous medium. The experimental results also show that the NPs have superparamagnetism, indicating that the aminated-CoFe₂O₄/SiO₂ NPs can be used as an effective carrier for the enzyme immobilization.     

Monte Carlo simulation of magnetic phase transitions in Mn-doped ZnO

The magnetic properties of Mn-doped ZnO semiconductor have been investigated using the Monte Carlo method within the Ising model. The temperature dependences of the spontaneous magnetization, specific heat and magnetic susceptibility have been constructed for different concentrations of magnetic dopant Mn and different carrier concentrations. The exact values of Mn concentration and carrier concentration at which high temperature transition occurs are determined. An alternative for the explanation of some controversies concerning the existence and the nature of magnetism in Mn diluted in ZnO systems is given. Other features are also studied.     

B+注入HgCdTe外延材料的红外透射光谱分析

运用多层模型和膜系传递矩阵以及非线性二乘法，模拟了B+注入碲镉汞外延材料的红外透射光谱，结果表明B+注入碲镉汞外延材料的红外透射光谱能够很好地理论再现，并由此获得了结区的自由载流子浓度分布、迁移率、面自由载流子浓度以及折射率和消光系数等相关参量，所得结果与微分Hall法测试的结果是一致的.计算结果也表明B+注入HgCdTe导致红外透射率变化的根本原因是注入层的高载流子浓度的等离子效应改变了该层的折射率和消光系数.     

Comparative analysis of the effects of internal lasing oscillation and external light injection on semiconductor optical amplifier performance

One of the key differences of a semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) with internal lasing oscillation (ILO) from a SOA with external light injection (ELI) lies in a carrier-sharing mechanism. Since the internal lasing mode shares the same pool of carriers with the signals, the carriers (or photons) withdrawn from the circulating laser mode speed up the gain recovery. On the other hand, the external light injected into the SOA shortens the carrier recovery time through optical pumping without any carrier sharing involved. To find out a better scheme, we have made a comparative investigation on the effects of the ILO and ELI on the SOA performance. It turns out by way of simulation that the ELI scheme provides faster gain recovery, shorter carrier lifetime, and higher saturation power when the external injection power is higher than the internal lasing power. The performance enhancement is not so pronounced with the carrier-sharing mechanism, as the internal lasing mode itself gives rise to severe longitudinal spatial hole burning (LSHB). Nevertheless, the ILO scheme is preferable for linear-amplification applications. We also examine the use of the ELI for low-crosstalk optical amplifiers. It is found that the ELI scheme does not bring in a very strong resonance peak in the crosstalk, which appears in a SOA with ILO due to relaxation oscillations of the lasing mode. In comparison to the ILO in SOAs, the ELI into SOAs is likely to leave more optical gain for multi-channel amplification without any sacrifice on the crosstalk.     

The transmission of meningococcal infection: a mathematical study

The most common type of bacterial meningitis in the developed countries is caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, which cause meningococcal meningitis. Case fatality rate can be between 3% and 10% in developed countries and as high as 20% in African countries. During epidemics in sub-Saharan countries, the so-called meningitis belt, the case fatality rate can peak to 70% or higher. Some people who have bacterial meningitis experience some form of after effects: epilepsy, damaged eyesight, hearing loss, brain damage. There is no immunity after infection. Approximately on average 10% of the population at any time carry the germs for days, weeks, or months. Carriers can infect other individuals by close contacts, even though they do not become ill themselves. An age-structured mathematical model is formulated that enables the understanding of the dynamics of the infection transmission. The model is used to study the conditions for the stability of the disease-free steady state (which imply extinction of the disease) and the existence of an endemic state (which leads to persistence of the disease in the population). The results of the model are applied to identify the contribution of the carriers to the transmission of the disease. Final epidemiological conclusions are given.     

Electrochemical performance of a nano SnO2-modified LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode material

The nano SnO₂-modified LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ was successfully prepared by a carrier transfer method. The pristine and modified samples were characterized with various techniques such as XRD, SEM, XPS and EDS. The results showed that the SnO₂ particles did not enter the crystal structure of LiNi1/3Co1/ 3Mn1/3O₂, many nano SnO₂ particles were uniformly covered on the surface of LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ and the modified thin layer could inhibit the dissolution of transition metal oxides. The electrochemical tests indicated that the existence of nano SnO₂ could improve the discharge capacity and rate capability owing to the decreased interfacial polarization. The cycling stability was remarkably improved at room temperature and 55 ℃. The XRD patterns of the fresh NCM electrode and after 50 cycles proved that the structural change of NCM was not so effective on the capacity fade.     

紫外光离子源-高场不对称波形离子迁移谱检测环境中挥发性有机物

本研究采用紫外光离子源-高场不对称波形离子迁移谱(UV-FAIMS)快速检测环境中挥发性有机物.选取苯和对二甲苯为研究对象,并分析了分离电压、流速等因素对其分离识别的影响.实验结果表明:当分离电压值为0～1200 V时,苯和对二甲苯信号强度逐渐降低,而特征补偿电压值却逐渐增加.实验选取分离电压值为900 V,当载气流速为0～240 L/h时,苯和对二甲苯的特征离子峰信号强度逐渐增加,当载气流速为0～120 L/h时,苯和对二甲苯团簇峰信号强度增加,当载气流速为120～240 L/h时,苯的团簇峰信号强度增加,而对二甲苯的团簇峰信号强度降低.此外,对样品浓度、信号强度与噪声的比值进行探讨,获得UV-FAIMS检测苯的检测限为0.011mg/m3.