Strangeness enhancement in Cu-Cu and Au-Au collisions at √S(NN)=200 GeV

We report new STAR measurements of midrapidity yields for the Λ, Λ[over ˉ], K(S)(0), Ξ(-), Ξ[over ˉ](+), Ω(-), Ω[over ˉ](+) particles in Cu+Cu collisions at √S(NN)==200 GeV, and midrapidity yields for the Λ, Λ[over ˉ], K(S)(0) particles in Au+Au at √S(NN)==200 GeV. We show that, at a given number of participating nucleons, the production of strange hadrons is higher in Cu+Cu collisions than in Au+Au collisions at the same center-of-mass energy. We find that aspects of the enhancement factors for all particles can be described by a parametrization based on the fraction of participants that undergo multiple collisions.     

Iron nanoparticles produced by high-energy ball milling

In this investigation, the chemical and structural characteristics of Fe nanoparticles synthesized by high-energy ball milling have been explored. After the milling process the nanoparticles were collected using a magnetic field. The structure, morphology and composition of the powders were obtained using high-resolution electron microscopy. HREM images confirmed the nanoparticles’ presence with approximately 2–4 nm in size. It was found that using this method allowed the formation of nanoparticles in a smaller size range than other synthesis methods. Also, it was confirmed by HREM images that the obtained nanoparticles were mainly of the fcc nature and some of them of the MTP type.     

Time and resonance patterns in chaotic piece-wise linear systems

The aim of this paper is to characterize time and resonant behavior in a class of piece-wise linear systems evolving chaotically. To this end, statistical methods are used to reveal interactions of different parts of the system. The system under study comprises a continuous time subsystem and a switching rule that induces an oscillatory path by switching alternately between stable and unstable conditions. Since the system is not continuous, the principal oscillation frequency depends on the switching regime and linear subsystem parameters; therefore, many time and resonant patterns can be observed. It is shown that the system may display resonance produced by the action of a external signal (switching law), as well as internal and combinational resonance. The effect of system parameters on time evolution and resonance is studied. It is shown that the nature of subsystems eigenvalues plays a crucial role in the type of resonance observed, producing in some cases complex interaction of resonance modes.     

Synthesis of oligosiloxane Q2M6 [Q = (SiO4/2)4, M = Me3SiO2/3] from trimethylsilylation of complex silicates

Because natural silicates are potential sources of oligosiloxanes of the type QxMy, a collection of natural silicates of similar structure was used to obtain mainly Q₂M₆ oligosiloxanes by trimethylsilylation. The tailings from silver and gold flotation beneficiation provide an important silicate source. The main silicate phase reactive to trimethylsilylation was found to be anorthite. Other minerals containing silicates with a structure similar to anorthite (labradorite and augite) were also used as a Q₂M₆ source. This paper presents a full characterization of Q₂M₆ as well as information related to the residual solids from the TMS reactions. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Efficient,mild synthesis of N-unsubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles from methanolysis of 1-sulfonyl-1,2,3-triazoles

A small library of diverse N-unsubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles was prepared from the corresponding 1-sulfonyl-1,2,3-triazoles, which were treated only with MeOH at reflux temperature. This process was carried out in good yields showing high efficiency and good functional group tolerance.     

Longitudinal double-spin asymmetry for inclusive jet production in p[over -->] + p[over -->] collisions at sqrt[s]=200 GeV

We report a new STAR measurement of the longitudinal double-spin asymmetry A(LL) for inclusive jet production at midrapidity in polarized p + p collisions at a center-of-mass energy of sqrt[s]=200 GeV. The data, which cover jet transverse momenta 5相似文献   

Platinum(II) substituted pyrrolidine complexes. Crystal structure of dichloride 1,2 diethyl 3 aminopyrrolidine Pt. Reactions with DNA and dinucleotides

The effect of five derivatives of Pt^II, cis dichloro-(1,2-dimethyl-3-aminopyrrolidine)platinum(II), cis dichloro-(1-methyl, 2-ethyl-3-aminopyrrolidine)platinum(II), cis dichloro-(1-ethyl, 2-methyl-3-aminopyrrolidine)platinum(II), cis dichloro-(1,2-diethyl-3-aminopyrrolidine)platinum(II), and cis dichloro-(1-propyl, 2 methyl-3 aminopyrrolidine)platinum(II) on platination of DNA was studied by CD and melting temperature determination. Reactions with the nucleotides d(ApG) and d(ApA) were also followed by ¹H NMR and CD, indicating binding via N(7) and formation mainly of bifunctional, in the case of d(ApG), or monofunctional adducts, in the case of d(ApA). The crystal structure of cis dichloro-(1 ethyl, 2 methyl-3 aminopyrrolidine)platinum(II) shows the analogues cisplatin structure of these active antitumour complexes. This compound is racemic.     

Kinetics and mechanisms of homogeneous catalytic reactions. Part 5. Regioselective reduction of heteroaromatic nitrogen compounds catalysed by [OsH(CO)(NCMe)2(PPh3)2]BF4

The [OsH(CO)(NCMe)₂(PPh₃)₂]BF₄ complex (1) is an efficient and regioselective precatalyst for the hydrogenation of the nitrogen-containing ring of quinoline (Q), isoquinoline (iQ), 5,6- and 7,8-benzoquinoline (BQ), and acridine (A) under mild reaction conditions (125 °C and 4 atm H₂). Kinetic studies of the hydrogenation of Q and iQ to give tetrahydroquinoline (THQ) and tetrahydroisoquinoline (THiQ), respectively, lead to the rate law r = K ₁ k ₂/(1 + K ₁[H₂])[Os][H₂]², which becomes r = K ₁ k ₂[Os][H₂]², at low hydrogen concentrations (below 1 atm H₂); the catalytically active species is of the type [OsH(CO)(L)( ¹-N)(PPh₃)₂]BF₄ [(2a): L = NCMe, N = Q; (2b): L = N = iQ]. The generic mechanisms involve a rapid and partial hydrogenation of the coordinated substrate (N) of complex (2) to yield the corresponding dihydroderivative (DHN) species [OsH(CO)(L)( ¹-DHN)(PPh₃)₂]BF₄ [(3a): L = NCMe, DHN = DHQ; (3b): L = iQ or THiQ, DHN = DHiQ], followed by the rate-determining second hydrogenation of the DHN ligand, which yield [OsH(CO)(L)( ¹-THN)(PPh₃)₂]BF₄ [(4a): L = NCMe, THN = THQ; (4b): L = iQ or THiQ, THN = THiQ]; substitution of the THN ligand by a new molecule of the respective substrate regenerates the active species and restarts the catalytic cycle. For the hydrogenation of acridine to give 9,10-dihidroacridine (acridane), the rate law was r = k ₁[Os][H₂]; the mechanism involves the hydrogenation of the active species [OsH(CO)(NCMe)( ¹-A)(PPh₃)₂]BF₄ (2c) to yield acridane and the unsaturated species [OsH(CO)(NCMe)(PPh₃)₂]BF₄ as the rate-determining step.