Validation of a computer-program for the interpretation of infrared spectra

The capability of a modern interpretation system for IR spectra has been tested, in which the process of structural assignment is modelled by methods of fuzzy logic. Figures of merit were generated for different interpretation algorithms. These figures of merit permit the validation as well as a comparison of independent interpretation systems. The influence of the sample preparation practice onto the information content of the resulting spectrum has been evaluated as well. Automatically generated band tables show only restricted reliability. Received: 13 February 1997 / Revised: 1 April 1997 / Accepted: 3 April 1997     

Economics and Performance of 10 Gb/s Metro Transport Over Mixed Fiber Plant of G.655 NZDF and G.652.C Zero Water-Peak Fibers

Using lower-cost lasers, 30% savings are possible for 10-Gb/s uncompensated metro transmission over NZDF, compared to G.652 fiber. We present WDM transmission results for a mixed plant of NZDF rings interconnected to G.652.C-fiber access laterals.     

Recent Advances of Multi-Channel Transmission in Metro Access Networks

We discuss the concept of coarse wavelength-division multiplexing (CWDM) for metro networks. After reviewing the requirements on components such as lasers and fiber, we propose different architectures for a flexible upgrade of existing CWDM systems.     

Investigation by ellipsometry of the damage in GaAs bombarded with low-energy Ar ions

The crystalline-amorphous transition in GaAs induced by Ar ions (energy 1–3 keV) has been investigated using single-wavelength ellipsometry. The experiments have been performed in-situ at room temperature. Ion damage straggling, amorphization threshold and critical energy density have been derived by means of a simple analytical model for the growth of the amorphous layer. This model is discussed and the corresponding calculations are found to be in satisfactory agreement with experimental data.     

Synthesis of Alkylcyclophosphanes from Red Phosphorus – molecular structure of i-Pr4P4 by gas electron diffraction

A polyphosphide of the type (NaP)_X 1 was obtained from red phosphorus and sodium in presence of small amounts of naphthalene in 1,2-dimethoxyethane as solvent. 1 reacts with alkyl halides in dependence on the kind of alkyl group with formation of different alkylcyclophosphanes. As definite compounds Me₅P₅ 2 , Et₅P₅ 3 (with not definite constitution), i-Pr₄P₄ 4 and t-Bu₄P₄ 5 could be isolated. 1 was identified by X-ray diffraction, 2 – 5 by means of their ¹H, ¹³C, ³¹P n.m.r. and mass spectra. The molecular structure of 4 was identified by electron diffraction.     

Die Platiniodide PtI2 und Pt3I8

Platinum Iodides PtI₂ and Pt₃I₈ Powder samples of tetragonal Pt₃I₈ (a = 1166.4(1); c = 1068.2(2) pm) and the cubic α-form of PtI₂ (a = 1109 pm) were obtained by thermal decomposition of PtI₄ in closed quarz ampoules at a I₂ pressure of 2–3 bar and 8 bar, respectively, and at 320°C and 430°C and 430°C, respectively. Single crystals of the monoclinic α-Form of PtI₂ (a = 658.77(6); b = 871.50(34), c = 688.94(11) pm; β = 102.76°; Z = 4) were formed by hydrothermal synthesis from PtI₄, KI, and I₂ at 420°C. In the crystal structure of β-PtI₂ two square planar PtI₄-units are connected by a common edge to planar Pt₂I₆ groups which are linked by common corners to puckered layers. Crystals of Pt₃I₈ synthesized by hydrothermal synthesis from PtI₄, KI, and I₂ at 350°C were twinned and showed defects. As the result of X-ray studies the compound can be formulated as a mixed-valence platinum(II,IV) iodide PtI₄ · 2 PtI₂. Octahedral PtI₆ and square planar PtI₄ units are linked together to a three dimensional skeleton.