Study of the reactione + e −→K + K − in the energy range1350 \leqq \sqrt s \leqq 2400 MeV

Thee ⁺ e ^?→K ⁺ K ^? cross section has been measured from about 750 events in the energy interval \(1350 \leqq \sqrt s \leqq 2400 MeV\) with the DM2 detector at DCI. TheK ^± form factor |F _F ^±| cannot be explained by the ρ, ω, ? and ρ′(1600). An additional resonant amplitude at 1650 MeV has to be added as suggested by a previous experiment.     

Overlapping spheres multiple scattering Xα calculations of the ionization potentials and electron affinities of nitrogen oxides

The ionization potentials and electron affinities of a series of nitrogen oxygen compounds have been calculated by the overlapping spheres MS Xα method to assess its applicability on a series for which good experimental data is available. The results for the ionization potentials were satisfactory although a straightforward matching of calculated and experimental IP's without consideration of other criterion would have led to some misassignments. The results for the electron affinities are in excellent agreement with experiment.     

Mass spectral and pyrolysis/gas-chromatographic studies of the monomer and polymer of bis(p-toluenesulfonate) of 2,4-hexadiyne-1,6-diol

The thermal degradation of the monomer and polymer of bis(p-toluenesulfonate) of 2,4-hexadiyne-1,6-diol has been investigated. Decomposition during the latter stages of solid-state thermal polymerization at 80°C and of 100% polymer at 112°C was observed by mass spectrometry and the decomposition fragments identified. Mechanisms for this low-temperature degradation are suggested. Pyrolysis of the monomer and polymer between 400 and 1000°C was studied by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. The principal pyrolysis products are triacetylene and p-toluenesulfonic acid. The fragmentation routes leading to and derived from these products are discussed.     

Binding of sodium dodecyl sulfate and hexaethylene glycol mono-n-dodecyl ether to the block copolymer L64: electromotive force, microcalorimetry, surface tension, and small angle neutron scattering investigations of mixed micelles and polymer/micellar surfactant complexes

The interactions of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) with the triblock copolymer L64 (EO13-PO30-EO13) and hexaethylene glycol mono-n-dodecyl ether (C12EO6) were studied using electromotive force, isothermal titration microcalorimetry, differential scanning microcalorimetry, and surface tension measurements. In certain regions of binding, mixed micelles are formed, and here we could evaluate an interaction parameter using regular solution theory. The mixed micelles of L64 with both SDS and C12EO6 exhibit synergy. When L64 is present in its nonassociated state, it forms polymer/micellar SDS complexes at SDS concentrations above the critical aggregation concentration (cac). The cac is well below the critical micellar concentration (cmc) of pure SDS, and a model suggesting how bound micelles are formed at the cac in the presence of a polymer is described. The interaction of nonassociated L64 with C12EO6 is a very rare example of strong binding between a nonionic surfactant and a nonionic polymer, and C12EO6/L64 mixed micelles are formed. We also carried out small angle neutron scattering measurement to determine the structure of the monomeric polymer/micellar SDS complex, as well as the mixed L64/C12EO6 aggregates. In these experiments, contrast matching was achieved by using the h and d forms of SDS, as well as C12EO6. During the early stages of the formation of polymer-bound SDS micelles, SDS aggregates with aggregation numbers of approximately 20 were found and such complexes contain 4-6 bound L64 monomers. The L64/C12EO6 data confirmed the existence of mixed micelles, and structural information involving the composition of the mixed micelle and the aggregation numbers were evaluated.     

Neutron quasi-elastic scattering of n-triacosane

A neutron quasi-elastic investigation on a well-orientated chain axis crystal of n-triacosane has been undertaken using the twin rotor spectrometer on the Pluto reactor at Harwell with an incident neutron wavelength of 2·64 Å. Data taken in the plastic phase show considerable quasi-elastic broadening, both perpendicular and parallel to the chain axis. Good agreement with experiment is obtained using a continuous rotation diffusion model with translational diffusion. On cooling below the plastic phase transition, slight quasi-elastic broadening isalso seen in both configurations.     

Raman spectroscopic studies of the solid-state polymerization of diacetylenes. I. Thermal polymerization of 1,6-di-p-toluenesulfonyloxy-2,4-hexadiyne

The resonance Raman spectra of polymer chains in partially polymerized crystals of 1,6-di-p-toluenesulfonyloxy-2,4-hexadiyne are reported. The polymer chain distortion is deduced using the results obtained previously for fully polymerized samples under tensile strain. Changes in crystal lattice dimensions both parallel and lateral to the polymer chains are found to be important in interpreting the variations in frequency of the Raman-active vibrational modes. Further evidence is found for the resonant interaction of backbone and side-group vibrations reported previously. This interaction is affected by the lateral dimensional changes and is also sensitive to residual strain fields in the monomer crystals. It is not necessary in the interpretation of the Raman spectra to take any account of changes in polymer chain length during polymerization.     

Twinning in macroscopic polymer single crystals

Twinning in macroscopic single crystals of poly(TSHD) has been investigated using scanning electron microscopy. Two particular chain-axis rotation twins have been identified unambiguously. They have K₁ twinning planes of (012) and (212). It is also thought that twins with K₁ planes of (21 2) and (202) may possibly occur. The possible mechanisms of twinning in polymer crystals have been discussed and chain-axis rotation twinning in poly(TSHD) has been compared with a similar type of deformation that has been suggested to take place in polyethylene crystals.     

Morphology and structure of heavily deformed single crystals of a polydiacetylene. II. Resonance raman and optical spectroscopy

Resonance Raman and optical spectroscopy have been used to study foils having a metallic appearance which were produced by the hammering or rolling of single crystals of toluene sulfonate diacetylene polymer. The spectroscopic properties of the bulk material in the foils were found to be almost indistinguishable from those of underformed crystals. In contrast, the blue–green surface skin of the foils appeared to consist of intact polymer chains without significant crystalline order.     

Radiative decay ofJ/ψ into γ π+ π−

The radiative decayJ/ψ → γ π⁺ π^? has been studied using the 8.6 millionJ/ψ produced in the DM2 experiment at the DCIe ⁺e^? storage rings at Orsay. The π⁺ π^? mass spectrum shows a cleanf ₂ (1270) signal, and the possible presence of two other states at thef ₂ (1720) andf ₄ (2030) masses. For thef ₂ (1270), the branching ratio BR(J/ψ →γf)xBR(f→π⁺ π^?) is measured to be (7.50±0.30±1.12)×10^?4, and the spin analysis prefers theJ=2 assignment, with helicity parametersx=0.83±0.06 andy=0.01±0.06. The existence of higher mass states is discussed.