Measurement of Differential Cross Sections for Coherent Scattering of 59.5 Kev γ Rays in the Atomic Range 26≤Z≤82

Differential cross sections for coherent scattering of 59.5 keV gamma rays at 115° were measured for 12 elements in atomic range 26≤7≤82. Experimental results were compared with theoretical values.     

Empirical,Semi-Empirical and Experimental Determination of K X-Ray Fluorescence Parameters of Some Elements in the Atomic Range 21 ≤ Z ≤ 30

In this study, the semi-empirical and empirical calculations of K X-ray intensity ratios, K-shell fluorescence yields, and vacancy transfer probabilities have been performed for 3d transition elements. Also, σ_Kα, σ_Kβ production cross-sections, K_β/K_α intensity ratios, ω_K fluorescence yields, and η_KL vacancy transfer probabilities of 3d transition elements have been measured. The samples were excited by 59.5 keV γ-rays from a ²⁴¹Am annular radioactive source. K X-rays emitted by samples were counted by an Ultra-LEGe detector with a resolution of 150 eV at 5.9 keV.     

Relation Between the Gap at Z=64 Subshell and the Abrupt Transition in the Region N=88～90

The onset of deformation in the N=88～90 region and the effects of the gap at Z=64 subshell on nucler structure are investigated in a microscopic approach of the interacting boson model.It turns out that,besides the n-p interaction,the distribution of single particle levels in the shell model space also plays a direct and important role in the rapid transition of spectrum structure.For Nd～Dy nuclei the calculations show excellent agreement agreement with experimental energy systematics.     

L X-ray fluorescence cross sections and yields for mediumZ elements in the energy region 5.47 ≤E ≤ 9.36 keV

TotalL X-ray fluorescence cross sections have been measured in the atomic region 39 Z 51 excited by 5.47, 6.47, 7.04, 7.57, 8.14, 8.74 and 9.36 keV photons. Experimental cross sections are compared with the theoretical estimates of Chen et al. based on relativistic Dirac-Hartree-Slater theory. Good agreement is observed between experimental results and theoretical estimates in the studied atomic and energy region. Experimental fluorescence yields have been evaluated using the experimental fluorescence cross sections and theoretical subshell photoionization cross sections. Fluorescence yields are fitted by least squares to fifth-order polynomials inZ of the form _n a _n z ⁿ and compared with theoretical and earlier fitted values. The deviation of the average fluorescence yield in the atomic region 46Z 51 with new theoretical estimates of , calculated using the ECPSSR (Energy loss Coulomb deflection Perturbed Stationary State Relativistic effects) theory of Brandt and Lapicki and the fitted values clearly indicate the weak dependence of the average fluorescence yield on the initial vacancy distribution.     

Semi-empirical determination of Kα1,2, Kβ1,3, and Kβ2,4 X-ray natural line widths for various elements between 29 ≤ Z ≤ 74 at 123.6 keV

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In this study, K_α1,2, K_β1,3, and K_β2,4 X-ray natural line widths for various elements were determined semi-empirically at 123.6?keV by using K shell fluorescence yields obtained from energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence measurements. The obtained results contribute to a database for the development of new theoretical models of atomic structure, radiation shielding materials, and designing new technological devices related to the structural analysis of materials. The obtained results were compared with the literature, while new fitting polynomials for the studied parameters were acquired. The results showed that the natural linewidths of K X-ray lines fit fourth-order polynomials except for K_β2,4.     

Effects of electron correlation and the Breit interaction on one- and two-electron one-photon transitions in double K hole states of He-like ions(10 ≤ Z ≤ 47)

The x-ray energies and transition rates associated with single and double electron radiative transitions from the double K hole state 2s2p to the 1s2s and 1s^2 configurations of 11 selected He-like ions(10 ≤ Z ≤ 47) are calculated using the fully relativistic multi-configuration Dirac–Fock method(MCDF). An appropriate electron correlation model is constructed with the aid of the active space method, which allows the electron correlation effects to be studied efficiently. The contributions of the electron correlation and the Breit interaction to the transition properties are analyzed in detail. It is found that the two-electron one-photon(TEOP) transition is correlation sensitive. The Breit interaction and electron correlation both contribute significantly to the radiative transition properties of the double K hole state of the He-like ions. Good agreement between the present calculation and previous work is achieved. The calculated data will be helpful to future investigations on double K hole decay processes of He-like ions.     

M1 transition energy and rate in the ground configuration of Ag-like ions with 62 ≤ Z ≤ 94

Systematic calculations and assessments are performed for the magnetic dipole(M1)transition energies and rates between the ²F^o_5/2,7/2 levels in the ground configuration 4d104f along the Ag-like isoelectronic sequence with 62≤Z≤94 based on the second-order many-body perturbation theory implemented in the Flexible Atomic Code.The electron correlations,Breit interaction and quantum electrodynamics effects are taken into account in the present calculations.The accuracy and reliability of our results are evaluated through comprehensive comparisons with available measurements and other theoretical results.For transition energies,our results are in good agreement with the recent experimental data obtained from the electron beam ion traps within 0.18%.The maximum discrepancy between our results and those obtained with the large-scale multiconfiguration Dirac–Hartee–Fock calculations by Grumer et al.[Phys.Rev.A 89062501(2014)]is less than 0.13%along the isoelectronic sequence.Furthermore,the corresponding M1 transition rates are also reported.The present results can be used as the benchmark and useful for spectra simulation and diagnostics of astrophysical and fusion plasmas.     

Evolution of N = 20, 28, 50 shell closures in the 20 ≤ Z ≤ 30 region in deformed relativistic Hartree-Bogoliubov theory in continuum

Magicity,or shell closure,plays an important role in our understanding of complex nuclear phenomena.In this work,we employ one of the state-of-the-art density functional theories,the deformed relativistic HartreeBogoliubov theory in continuum(DRHBc) with the density functional PC-PK1,to investigate the evolution of the N=20,28,50 shell closures in the 20 ≤Z ≤30 region.We show how these three conventional shell closures evolve from the proton drip line to the neutron drip line by studying the cha...     

Measurement of mass attenuation coefficients for undoped and boron nitride–doped magnesium diboride superconductors in the x-ray region 8.04–59.5 keV

In this study, mass attenuation coefficients of the undoped and 2% boron nitride–doped magnesium diboride superconductor samples were investigated. Mass attenuation coefficients were measured at 8.04–59.5?keV x-ray energies by using a high-purity germanium detector with a resolution of 182?eV at 5.9?keV. It is observed that mass attenuation coefficients in undoped and doped magnesium diboride samples decrease with increasing photon energy, and doping with the boron nitride leads to increase the absorption of the electromagnetic radiation.     

Lattice Dynamics of the Strontium Ferrotungstate in the Temperature Range 300–700 K

Physics of the Solid State - The lattice dynamics of a strontium ferrotungstate SrFe2/3W1/3O3 ceramics is studied by the Raman spectroscopy method in the temperature range 300–700 K. The...     

Determination of Trace Elements in Vegetable Oils and Biodiesel by Atomic Spectrometric Techniques—A Review

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The determination of trace elements in edible oils and biodiesel using atomic spectrometric methods is reviewed. Problems related to sample pretreatment for appropriate sample introduction and calibration are addressed as well as the strategies to overcome them. Recent trends aimed at simplifying sample manipulation are presented. The applications and scope of atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), flame optical emission spectrometry (F-OES), inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), and inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) techniques for the determination of trace metals in edible oils and biodiesel are discussed, as well as some current instrumental new developments.     

EPR Studies of DOPA–Melanin Complexes with Netilmicin and Cu(II) at Temperatures in the Range of 105–300?K

The application of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy in pharmacy of melanin complexes with netilmicin and Cu(II) was presented. The continuous microwave saturation of EPR spectra of DOPA–melanin and the complexes was performed. EPR spectra were measured on an X-band (9.3?GHz) spectrometer at temperatures in the range of 105–300?K. Paramagnetic copper ions decrease the intensity of the EPR lines of melanin’s free radicals. It was found that fast spin–lattice relaxation characterizes DOPA–melanin–Cu(II) complexes. Slow spin–lattice relaxation processes exist in melanin’s paramagnetic centers of DOPA–melanin and DOPA–melanin–netilmicin, [DOPA–melanin–netilmicin]–Cu(II), [DOPA–melanin–Cu(II)]–netilmicin complexes. Spin–lattice relaxation processes are faster at higher temperatures. The homogeneous broadening of EPR lines for melanin complexes was observed. The practical consequences of differences between paramagnetic properties of melanin complexes with netilmicin and the complexes with Cu(II) were discussed.     

Heat Capacity and Thermodynamic Functions of GdGaTi2O7 in the Temperature Range of 320–1000 K

Physics of the Solid State - Titanate GdGaTi2O7 has been obtained from the initial oxides Gd2O3, Ga2O3, and TiO2 by the solid-state synthesis via annealing in air at temperatures of 1273 and 1573...     

Atomic positions and diffusion paths of h and he in the α-Ti lattice

The solution energy of H and He in various interstitial and substitution positions in the hcp lattice of α-Ti has been calculated based on the method of electron density functional. The lowest solution energy of He corresponds to the basal octahedral position and that of H corresponds to the octahedral position (next in energy is the tetrahedral position). The calculated vibration frequencies of H in various positions are used for identification of lines in the vibration spectrum obtained by the method of neutron inelastic scattering. Taking into account these spectra, it can be concluded that hydrogen atoms occupy in the hcp lattice of Ti both the octahedral and tetrahedral positions even at 600 K. The available experimental data do not contradict the conclusion that the octahedral position is more preferable in α-Ti. The energy barriers are estimated for various diffusion paths of H and He.     

Thermal Conductivity of Single-Crystal ZrO2-Based Solid Solutions Stabilized with Scandium and Yttrium Oxides in the Temperature Range 50–300 K

Physics of the Solid State - The thermal conductivity of single-crystal (ZrO2)1 – x(Sc2O3)x (x = 0.09, 0.10) and...     

Diffuseness parameter of even-even nuclei in the range of 58 ≤ A ≤ 250 and the coupled channel optical model

An interaction potential with a radial dependence in the Woods-Saxon form is used to describe low energy neutron data in the context of the coupled channel optical model. A single value of the diffuseness parameter was used for even-even nuclides over a wide range of A: a = 0.65 fm. Traditional and nontraditional magic and nonspherical nuclei were exceptions. The deviations can be used to find or verify the existence of nontraditional magic numbers.     

A Simple Systematical Law of E2＋ Values for Heavy Nuclei in the NpNn Scheme and the Evolution of the Z=64 Shell Gap

A systematics of excitation energy of the first 2^＋ state E2＋ in even-even heavy nuclei （A ≥ 120） is studied in the NpNn scheme. It is found that a simple exponential function describes the dependence of E2＋ values on NpNn values very well. In addition, the Z = 64 shell gap is reexamined by investigating the systematics of the 52 ≤ Z ≤66 region. It is found that the Z = 64 shell gap is largest at N = 82 and becomes smMler with either increasing or decreasing of neutron numbers. The effects of this shell gap become negligible for counting the valence proton numbers when N ≥ 92 or N ≤ 72.