The Internal Bremsstrahlung Accompanying the Electron Capture Decay of 57Co

The internal bremsstrahlung (IB) spectrum accompanying the electron capture decay of ⁵⁷Co have been measured. The measured spectrum was then analyzed into its constituting gamma lines. The proper corrections for the analyzed IB (EC) spectrum have been taken into account. A comparison between the present experimental results of the IB (EC) probability per electron capture and those calculated theoretically according to Martin and Glauber theory have been done. This comparison shows a good agreement throught the investigated range of energy (300 up to 650 keV).     

Internal bremsstrahlung in the electron capture decay of 145Sm

Internal bremsstrahlung (IB) emitted in the non-unique first-forbidden electron capture decay of the $\text{7}\text{2}{}^{\mathrm{?}}$ ground state of ¹⁴⁵Sm to the $\text{7}\text{2}{}^{\mathrm{+}}\text{61}\text{keV}$ first excited level of ¹⁴⁵Pm has been studied. The total IB spectrum and the IB spectrum for captures proceeding via the 1s shell were measured for photons in the energy range of 100–580 keV and the spectra were normalized to the non-radiative capture rate. The experimental data agree with theoretical predictions.     

Internal bremsstrahlung from Pr-143

The internal bremsstrahlung (IB) spectrum of¹⁴³Pr is measured in the energy region from 40 to 830 keV by using a multichannel NaI(Tl) scintillation spectrometer and a standard geometrical set up and corrections are applied for various factors. The measured intensity of IB in the investigated energy region is compared with the corresponding theoretical values of Ford and Martin (direct and detour). The present experimental values of IB are coinciding with the direct theory from 40 to 130 keV while from 130 to 500 keV, they are agreeing fairly well with the detour theory. Above 500 keV, the results are deviating positively even from the detour theory.     

A new critical study of the internal bremsstrahlung spectrum from 35S

A new precise measurement has been carried out for the internal bremsstrahlung from ³⁵S, together with control measurements to clear up the probable reason of deviations from the theory in earlier studies. It is found that there is good agreement between the most precise theories and experiment for the IB spectrum of ³⁵S under proper experimental conditions.     

Decay energy of 55Fe from its inner bremsstrahlung spectrum

Several measurements of decay energy using the inner Bremsstrahlung spectrum (IB) due to radiative electron capture in ⁵⁵Fe has been made. But the results are not uniform. Hence another attempt has been made at the same. Experimental data was obtained with a 4.445 cm. dia × 5.08 cm thick Nal (Tl) detector. It was subjected to suitable statistical treatment and various corrections using Liden and Starfelt procedure. The corrected spectrum agrees well with the Glauber and Martin theory for 1s electron capture beyond 100 keV. From the Jauch plot, the decay energy of 232.36±0.64 keV was obtained.     

Die Innere Bremsstrahlung beimβ-Zerfall des Y90

The Internal Bremsstrahlung emitted in theβ-decay of Y⁹⁰ was investigated. The spectral yield was measured. Also the angular correlation between electron and IB and the dependence of the IB on electron energy. Calculations ofFelsner, which take into account the Coulomb field of the nucleus, are in consistence with our results.     

Internal bremsstrahlung accompanying non-unique second-forbidden β-decay of 36Cl

The internal bremsstrahlung spectrum accompanying the non-unique second-forbidden β-decay of ³⁶Cl is measured using the magnetic deflection technique. The true IB spectrum is obtained with the help of the inverse of the detector response matrix. The experimental data in the energy interval 80 to 700 keV are compared with the theoretical spectra of Knipp and Uhlenbeck, and Bloch, Lewis and Ford, and Chang and Falkoff. The agreement between the measurement and theory is not good throughout the energy region of the present investigation, though the experimental points are close to the second-forbidden scalar theory of Chang and Falkoff.     

Numerical study of InGaN tandem solar cells with intermediate bands

Theoretical investigations of InGaN tandem solar cells with intermediate bands (IBs) have been conducted through calculating the diode equation taking into account the radiative and nonradiative recombination currents. The calculated maximum ef?ciencies of the double‐junction cell with one IB in each subcell are 57.85% and 68.37% under AM1.5G one‐sun and 46000‐sun illuminations, respectively. It has also been observed that the combined device with the top‐cell bandgaps of 2.9–3.4 eV (2.6–3.4 eV for full concentration) may have an opportunity to realize the application of over 50% efficiency. We suggest that the optimized width of the IB layer be designed in the range of 1–6 μm if its absorption coefficient is 10⁴–10⁵ cm^–1 in the IB region.     

Infrared response of the lateral PIN structure of a highly titanium-doped silicon-on-insulator material

The intermediate band (IB) solar cell is a promising third-generation solar cell that could possibly achieve very high efficiency above the Shockley-Queisser limit. One of the promising ways to synthesize IB material is to introduce heavily doped deep level impurities in conventional semiconductors. High-doped Ti with a concentration of 10²⁰ cm^-3-10²¹ cm^-3 in the p-type top Si layer of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate is obtained by ion implantation and rapid thermal annealing (RTA). Secondary ion mass spectrometry measurements confirm that the Ti concentration exceeds the theoretical Mott limit, the main requirement for the formation of an impurity intermediate band. Increased absorption is observed in the infrared (IR) region by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) technology. By using a lateral p-i-n structure, an obvious infrared response in a range of 1100 nm-2000 nm is achieved in a heavily Ti-doped SOI substrate, suggesting that the improvement on IR photoresponse is a result of increased absorption in the IR. The experimental results indicate that heavily Ti-implanted Si can be used as a potential kind of intermediate-band photovoltaic material to utilize the infrared photons of the solar spectrum.     

Messung der zirkularen Polarisation der Inneren Bremsstrahlung von90Y

The circular polarization of the Internal Bremsstrahlung (IB) of⁹⁰Y was measured with a Compton polarimeter according to Beard and Rose. The results are compatible with the theoretical predictions of Ford and Martin [8], who include “detour transitions” in their calculations of the circular polarization. Measurements ofΒ-γ-correlations of the IB of⁹⁰Y are discussed, which suggest the consideration of detour transitions too.     

Deconvolution of continuous internal bremsstrahlung spectra of 32P, 85Kr and 143Pr

An efficient method of deconvolution of the internal bremsstrahlung (IB) spectra accompanying the β‐decay in ³²P, ⁸⁵Kr and ¹⁴³Pr is presented. Experimental data is taken from the literature. The usual experimental values are folded with the response matrix of the detector system, and the Gold iteration technique is employed to deconvolve the detector response function for the continuous IB photon spectra. The response function of the detector is calculated using the peak to total ratio and the energy resolution of the detector. The results of the deconvolved IB spectra along with the theoretical calculations are presented. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Internal Bremsstrahlung from14C and36Cl

The Internal Bremsstrahlung (IB) spectra emitted in the beta decays of¹⁴C and³⁶Cl are measured with a HPGe detector and a multichannel analyser along with a standard geometrical set up. The experimental results are compared with the corresponding theoretical distributions due to Knipp and Uhlenbeck and Bloch (KUB), Lewis and Ford, Nilsson and also due to Chang and Falkoff. The total IB yields of intensity and of energy from each of the isotopes in the investigated energy regions are also determined and compared with the corresponding theoretical values. The present results of IB from¹⁴C are found to be in excess over all the corresponding theoretical distributions throughout the investigated photon energy region from 60 keV to 130 keV. It may also be pointed out that the IB from this isotope has not been studied earlier and as such the results in this case are considered new and important. In the case of³⁶Cl the experimental results are found to be above KUB theory but corresponding closely to the theory of Chang and Falkoff, except below 150 keV where there is experimental excess over theory.     

The magnetic hyperfine interaction of iron atoms isolated in a xenon matrix in the presence of an external magnetic field

The Mössbauer effect has been used to measure the magnetic hyperfine interaction of isolated ⁵⁷Fe atoms in solid xenon with an applied external magnetic field. A field dependent Mössbauer absorption spectrum is observed. The ground state of these iron atoms is a triplet, which is split in the external field. The Mössbauer spectrum was analyzed taking into consideration relaxation effects. For an applied external field of 28 kOe an internal magnetic field at the ⁵⁷Fe nucleus of 700± 15 kOe was observed (external field included).     

Laser-induced fluorescence and inelastic collisions of KH molecule

The laser-induced fluorescence spectrum of KH vapor, excited by the 4881-Å argon ion laser line, was obtained and analyzed. The transition was found to involve the A¹Σ⁺ and X¹Σ⁺ states. Vibrational and rotational energy transfer is detected. The spectrum presents a clear differentiation of bandheads. The molecular constants obtained are in good agreement with the previously reported data.     

中间玻色子理论Ⅰ.基本假设和对称性

本文提出了一个中间玻色子理论,把弱作用中宇称、同位旋和奇异数的不守恒都归之于中间玻色子的特殊性质(破缺性质)。这个理论统一描述了轻子型和非轻子型蜕变过程。当应用于轻子型蜕变,可以得到Cabibbo理论,并且给他的“单位长度”假设以自然的解释(几率归一条件)。当应用于非轻子型蜕变,可以得到|△I|=1/2等规律。     

Infrared spectrum of the Coriolis coupled vibrations ν5 and ν6 of hydrazoic acid

The infrared absorption spectrum of the ν₅ and ν₆ fundamentals of HN₃ has been measured with a resolution of 0.03 cm⁻¹. The spectrum has been analyzed taking into account the first- and second-order a-type Coriolis resonance between the two vibrations. Constraining the value for the ζ constant and the ground state parameters the analysis yields values for the rotational constants for both bands.     

Influence of the precipitated phases of Pb++ and Sr++ on the f-coloring behavior of NaCl

The F-coloring efficiencies of NaCl:Pb⁺⁺ and NaCl:Sr⁺⁺ have been measured during stage I as a function of lead and strontium precipitation into the metastable and stable phases, the optical absorption spectrum of the doped crystals was analyzed after each annealing treatment. On the other hand, strontium precipitation was monitored using Eu⁺⁺ as an optical probe taking advantage of the fact that this ion can be incorporated into the Sr-precipitates producing emission bands characteristic of each type of precipitate in which it is embedded. The results indicate that the metastable and stable second phase precipitates of these ions contribute in a quite different manner to the coloring processes.     

High-resolution infrared spectrum and rovibrational analysis of the ν3 fundamental of diazirine,H213CN2

The high-resolution infrared spectrum of ¹³C-diazirine was recorded using a high-information Fourier transform spectrometer with a resolution of 0.0054 cm^?1. The rovibrational structure of the ν₃ fundamental at 1458.1884 cm^?1, which is an A-type parallel band (¹³CH₂ deformation) was assigned and analyzed with extensive use of modern methods of spectrum simulation. The rovibrational assignment and the molecular constants determined for the excited vibrational level of this band are given.     

Internal bremsstrahlung and double internal bremsstrahlung in initial p-state electron capture

Internal bremsstrahlung (IB) and double internal bremsstrahlung (DIB) have been studied for initial p-state electron capture. In the case of IB the relative contributions of discrete and continuum intermediate states have been calculated and, in contrast to IB in initial Is state capture, it has been found that the contributions from the discrete intermediate states are dominant. Calculations for DIB have been extended and some approximations used in earlier calculations are shown to be reasonable. Predictions are made for DIB in the EC decay of SU55 Fe and ¹³¹Cs, nuclei which may be suitable for experimental investigations.     

Effect of GaInP intermediate barrier in 1.3 μm compressive-strained GaInAsP/GaInAsP multiple-quantum-wells laser diodes

In this article, 1.3 μm Ga_0.27In_0.63As_0.67P_0.33/Ga_0.11In_0.89As_0.24P_0.76 compressive-strain multiple-quantum-wells (CS-MQWs) with Ga_0.09In_0.91P intermediate barrier (IB) laser diodes (LDs) have been grown by low-pressure metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (LP-MOCVD). The photoluminescence (PL) measurement indicates that the CS-MQWs with 20 Å Ga_0.09In_0.91P IB have the narrowest full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 43.9 meV. The 55-μm-width metal contact and 900-μm cavity length as-cleaved broad-area LDs with the Ga_0.09In_0.91P IB have the better performance than those of LDs without Ga_0.09In_0.91P IB, including a threshold current density of 0.86 kA/cm², a differential quantum efficiency of 25.6%, an internal quantum efficiency of 50%, and an internal optical loss of 25 cm⁻¹. Finally, the GaInAsP/GaInAsP CS-MQWs with the Ga_0.09In_0.91P IB LDs were processed as 4-μm-width ridge and an as-cleaved 600-μm-cavity length. It exhibits a threshold current of 38.5 mA, a slope efficiency of 0.16 W/A, a characteristic temperature of 80.5 K, a maximum operating temperature up to 80 °C without power saturation, and a red-shift rate of 0.38 nm/°C, and a relaxation frequency response of 5.8 GHz. The 3-dB bandwidth for the LDs with GaInP IB is as high as 9 GHz without considering the damping factor and coupling loss.