Study on the radiation problem caused by electron beam loss in accelerator tubes

The beam dynamic code PARMELA was used to simulate the transportation process of accelerating electrons in S-band SW linacs with different energies of 2.5, 6 and 20 MeV. The results indicated that in the ideal condition, the percentage of electron beam loss was 50% in accelerator tubes. Also we calculated the spectrum, the location and angular distribution of the lost electrons. Calculation performed by Monte Carlo code MCNP demonstrated that the radiation distribution of lost electrons was nearly uniform along the tube axis, the angular distributions of the radiation dose rates of the three tubes were similar, and the highest leaking dose was at the angle of 160° with respect to the axis. The lower the energy of the accelerator, the higher the radiation relative leakage. For the 2.5 MeV accelerator, the maximum dose rate reached 5% of the main dose and the one on the head of the electron gun was 1%, both of which did not meet the eligible protection requirement for accelerators. We adopted different shielding designs for different accelerators. The simulated result showed that the shielded radiation leaking dose rates fulfilled the requirement.     

Analysis of Laser-generated Rayleigh wave on viscoelastic materials

In order to understand the viscoelasticity of material, this research has been conducted to study the propagation characteristics of viscoelastic Rayleigh wave theoretically. A model is presented for the pulsed laser generation of ultrasound on viscoelastic medium surface. Referred to the Kelvin model, the frequency equation and the normal displacement of viscoelastic Rayleigh wave were derived, the influence of the viscoelastic modulus on dispersion and attenuation was discussed. From the theoretical calculation, it is shown that the effect of viscoelasticity on the attenuation of Rayleigh wave is more than that on its dispersion. In the case of a weak viscosity, the attenuation of viscoelastic Rayleigh wave is directly proportional to viscosity modulus; the effect of shear viscosity on the attenuation is much more than that of bulk viscosity. The transient response of viscoelastic Rayleigh wave was also simulated using Laplace and Hankel inversion transform, which are showed in good agreement with the theoretic predictions. The model provides a useful tool for the determination of viscoelastic parameters of medium.     

A study on the best irradiation dose of X-ray for Hep-2 cells by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was employed to study the human epidermis larynx carcinoma cell lines (Hep-2) which were irradiated by different doses of X-ray.The results show that (1) the irradiation of X-ray damages the structure of the CH3 groups of the thymine in DNA,which restrains the reproduction of Hep-2 cells effectively,(2) the 8 Gy dose of X-ray irradiation changes the framework and the relative contents of some proteins,lipids and the nucleic acid molecules intercellular in the greatest degree,and (3) the 8 Gy dose of X-ray irradiation is the best irradiation dose for lowering the degree of the cancerization of Hep-2 cells according to the criteria for the degree of the cancerization reported recently.Meanwhile,the apoptosis of these cells were detected by using flow cytometry (FCM) primarily.It shows that the apoptotic ratio of the Hep-2 cells depends on the irradiation dose to some extent,but is not linearly.And the apoptotic ratio of the 12 Gy dose group is the maximum (20.36%),but the apoptotic ratios of the 2 to 8 Gy dose groups change little.     

Dynamics of a waveguide pulsed-periodic CO2 laser with loss modulation

The nonlinear dynamics of a waveguide CO₂ laser with combined periodic loss and pumping modulation is investigated theoretically and experimentally. The possibilities of controlling time and energy parameters of the output radiation using the corresponding selection of the detuning of the cavity's longitudinal mode from the center of the amplification line, the amplitude, and the frequency of loss modulation are demonstrated. The observed asymmetric dependence of the lasing-radiation density on the detuning of the cavity frequency is explained by the attendant modulation of the refractive index of the loss modulator. To whom correspondence should be addressed. B. I. Stepanov Institute of Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 68, F. Skorina Ave., Minsk, 220072, Belarus. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 66, No. 4, pp. 471–478, July–August, 1999.     

Effect ofγ-radiation on the spectral luminescence characteristics of impure cadmium tungstate crystals

Results of a study of the effect of γ-radiation on the spectral luminescence properties of cadmium tungstate crystals doped with silver, bismuth, and molybdenum cations are presented. Spectral characteristics of the nondnnnoped crystals are briefly described. Absorption and photo and X-ray luminescence spectra of the crystals taken before and after exposure to γ-radiation (5.5·10⁴ Gy) are compared. It is found that the spectral characteristics of the crystals doped with silver, bismuth, and molybdenum cations do not change markedly after the exposure. The relation between the type of impurity-induced defects, individual characteristics of the impurity cations, and the character of the effect of γ-radiation on the spectral luminescence properties of impure crystals is analyzed (preliminarily). Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 64, No. 1, pp. 55–60, January–February, 1997.     

Influence of microwave radiation on the association processes of rhodamine 6G molecules in aqueous solutions

The influence of the microwave radiation of two frequency ranges (2.0 mm and 6.9 dm) on the absorption spectra of the cationic dye rhodamine 6G has been investigated. A reversible decrease in the quantity of the dimers of the dye molecules after exposure of its aqueous solution to microwave radiation and also the phenomenon of destruction of the associates of the dye molecules under the influence of the microwave field have been revealed. They are discussed from the standpoint of the structural characteristic features of water.__________Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 72, No. 1, pp. 34–37, January–February, 2005.     

Tropical Monsoon Forest Thermodynamics Based on Remote Sensing Data

This paper addresses thermodynamic variables that characterize the energy balance and structure of the solar energy transformation by the ecosystems of deciduous tropical forests. By analyzing the seasonal dynamics of these variables, two main states of the thermodynamic system are determined: the end of the drought season and the end of the wet season. Two sub-systems of solar energy transformation are also defined: a balance system that is responsible for the moisture transportation between the ecosystem and atmosphere; and a structural bioproductional system responsible for biological productivity. Several types of thermodynamic systems are determined based on the ratio between the invariants of the variables. They match the main classes of the landscape cover. A seasonal change of thermodynamic variables for different types of thermodynamic systems is additionally studied. The study reveals that temperature above the forest ecosystems is about 4° lower than above the open areas during most of the year.     

The effective absorption cross-section of thermal neutrons in a medium containing strongly or weakly absorbing centres

The structure of a heterogeneous system influences diffusion of thermal neutrons. The thermal-neutron absorption in grained media is considered in the paper. A simple theory is presented for a two-component medium treated as grains embedded in the matrix or as a system built of two types of grains (of strongly differing absorption cross-sections). A grain parameter is defined as the ratio of the effective macroscopic absorption cross-section of the heterogeneous medium to the absorption cross-section of the corresponding homogeneous medium (consisting of the same components in the same proportions). The grain parameter depends on the ratio of the absorption cross-sections and contributions of the components and on the size of grains. The theoretical approach has been verified in experiments on prepared dedicated models which have kept required geometrical and physical conditions (silver grains distributed regularly in Plexiglas). The effective absorption cross-sections have been measured and compared with the results of calculations. A very good agreement has been observed. In certain cases the differences between the absorption in the heterogeneous and homogeneous media are very significant. A validity of an extension of the theoretical model on natural, two-component, heterogeneous mixtures has been tested experimentally. Aqueous solutions of boric acid have been used as the strongly absorbing component. Fine- and coarse-grained pure silicon has been used as the second component with well-defined thermal-neutron parameters. Small and large grains of diabase have been used as the second natural component. The theoretical predictions have been confirmed in these experiments.     

夹心式太赫兹微流控芯片

许多生物大分子的振动和转动能级都落在THz波段范围内,因此可以采用THz光谱技术定性地鉴别生物样品。但是大部分生物分子的活性需在液体环境中才能表现出来,而水作为极性物质对THz波具有较强的吸收特性。因此,在THz光谱技术中通常采取各种措施来减少水的影响,以防止水溶液中生物样品的信息被掩盖。该研究设计了两种可利用透射式太赫兹时域光谱(THz-TDS)系统检测的夹心式微流控芯片,通过减小THz与水的作用距离来减少水对THz的吸收,从而达到高透过率的目的。微流控芯片采用环烯烃共聚物(Zeonor 1420R)作为基片和盖片,聚二甲基硅氧烷(PDMS)作为沟道夹层,利用THz-TDS系统对该芯片进行了测试,测得该芯片在0.2～2.6 THz频率范围内的透过率可以达到80％以上。在微流控芯片中分别加入去离子水、1,2-丙二醇以及二者在不同体积比下的混合溶液,并测量了它们的透射谱。结果表明,不同比例溶液的THz光谱明显不同,说明该芯片在测量液态样品方面的可行性。此外,用该芯片分别研究了不同浓度的氯化钾和碘化钾溶液,发现氯化钾溶液随着浓度的增加THz透过率减弱,而碘化钾溶液则相反。初步认为,电解质改变了水溶液中的氢键密度,从而导致溶液对THz吸收的改变。     

Influence of Radiative Irradiation on the Optical and Electrical Properties of Crystalline Quartz

The influence of radiation on the optical properties of quartz crystals has been investigated. Using the methods of IR and Raman spectroscopy, the lattice dynamics associated with a change in the spectral characteristics of a number of the stretching and deformation vibrations of the crystal lattice upon irradiation of samples by gamma quanta and neutrons to high doses has been determined. The regularities of radiative modification of the spectral characteristics of certain fully symmetrical and degenerate modes of the stretching vibrations of hydroxide groups are determined. To elucidate the reasons for the changes in the optical spectra, the latter were compared with the corresponding spectra obtained upon heating of wafers and with the change in the conductivity of crystals caused by irradiation. It is assumed that the changes in the optical spectra and conductivity of irradiated crystals are mainly due to the rearrangement of the quartz structure and to the stimulated migration of impurities. A possible mechanism of the process of conduction in the material is discussed in the framework of the existing models.__________Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 72, No. 2, pp. 224–229, March–April, 2005.     

Synergistic effects on iodine release in potassium iodide solution by combination of ultrasound and visible light irradiations

Iodine release in potassium iodide solution has been investigated under the irradiations of ultrasound and visible light respectively and simultaneously. We have observed that the amount of iodine liberated under the combined irradiation of ultrasound and visible light is larger than the sum of that under the respective irradiations of ultrasound and visible light, indicating a synergistic effect of ultrasound and visible light irradiations. Based on the investigation of the reaction kinetics of iodine liberated, we have ascribed the synergistic effect to the perfect stirring of the photochemical reactor induced by the applying simultaneous ultrasound. The ideal stirring can result in the homogenization of the primary light effect in the whole reaction medium, which induces the acceleration of the photochemical reaction. On behavior of our knowledge, there are few reports on the investigations of utilizing the combination of ultrasonic energy and light energy to accelerate the reaction yield and rate as well as the kinetics of the reaction.     

Time domain finite volume method for the transient response and natural characteristics of structural-acoustic coupling in an enclosed cavity

A time domain finite volume method（TDFVM）based on wave theory is developed to analyze the transient response and natural characteristics of structural-acoustic coupling problems in an enclosed cavity.In the present method,the elastic dynamic equations and acoustic equation in heterogeneous medium are solved in solid domains and fluid domains respectively.The structural-acoustic coupling is implemented according to the continuity condition of the particle velocity along the normal direction and the normal traction equilibrium condition on the interface.Several numerical examples are presented to validate the effectiveness and accuracy of the present TDFVM.Then the effects of water depth on the acoustic and vibration characteristics and the natural characteristics of a structural-acoustic coupling system are analyzed.The numerical results show that the increase of water depth leads to a stronger coupling between the water and structure and the decrease of natural frequencies of coupling system,The computational cost and memory of this method are small and it can be applicable to structural-acoustic coupling problems in the heterogeneous fluid.     

Mechanism of the calcium-regulation of muscle contraction — In pursuit of its structural basis —

The author reviewed the research that led to establish the structural basis for the mechanism of the calcium-regulation of the contraction of striated muscles. The target of calcium ions is troponin on the thin filaments, of which the main component is the double-stranded helix of actin. A model of thin filament was generated by adding tropomyosin and troponin. During the process to provide the structural evidence for the model, the troponin arm was found to protrude from the calcium-depleted troponin and binds to the carboxyl-terminal region of actin. As a result, the carboxyl-terminal region of tropomyosin shifts and covers the myosin-binding sites of actin to block the binding of myosin. At higher calcium concentrations, the troponin arm changes its partner from actin to the main body of calcium-loaded troponin. Then, tropomyosin shifts back to the position near the grooves of actin double helix, and the myosin-binding sites of actin becomes available to myosin resulting in force generation through actin-myosin interactions.     

Factors affecting the spectrum of an electromagnetic light wave on scattering from a semisoft boundary medium

The spectrum of an electromagnetic light wave on scattering from a semisoft boundary medium is discussed within the accuracy of the first-order Born approximation. It is shown that spectral shifts and spectral switches are affected both by the polarization of the incident light wave and by the characters of the scat-tering medium. Moreover, numerical results show that the direction at which the spectral switch occurs is governed by the characters of the scattering medium, whereas the magnitude of the spectral switch is affected by the polarization of the incident light wave.     

Atomistic simulation of mineral surfaces: Studies of surface stability and growth

Atomistic simulation represents a valuable methodology for interpreting and predicting surface structures. The emphasis of our work is to develop and apply this approach to understanding the role of surface defects and additives in modifying the structure and stability of mineral surfaces. The basis of our approach is energy minimisation which allows us to evaluate the most stable surface configurations. The utility and limitations of this approach will be illustrated via a number of examples. These include describing the factors governing the stability of mineral surfaces and applying these considerations to understanding the surfaces of olivine and spinel. In addition, we are beginning to address the water-solid interface. We find a wide variation in the reactivity of the different surfaces of rock-salt oxides from (100) which show only physisorption, through stepped surfaces which show dissociative adsorption to (111) which forms the hydroxide. One way of determining the interaction between surfaces and additives is the modification of crystal growth thus we are also concerned with attempting to model the growth process. However, the low index surfaces often grow via screw dislocations. Therefore preliminary work on modelling the interaction of screw dislocations with surfaces of MgO will be described.     

榴辉岩形成过程中石榴石生长的实验研究

 在2.0～3.0 GPa、860～980 ℃、加温时间0.57～13.07 h的条件下,研究了粗面玄武岩、安山岩—榴辉岩相变过程中的石榴石生长。这一过程中的石榴生长为正常晶体生长。石榴石粒径随时间而增大,其生长速率随粒径增大而减小。粗面玄武岩—榴辉岩相变过程中的石榴石生长速率大于安山岩—榴辉岩相变过程中的石榴石生长速率,实验样品的初始化学成分及挥发份含量的不同造成了这一差别。在变质作用初期,界面是控制晶体生长的主要因素。     

Formation and dynamics of Saturn and its disk simulated by using a new N-body model

The formation of Saturn and its disk is simulated using a new N-body self-gravitational model. It is demonstrated that the formation of the disk and the planet is the result of gravitational contraction of a slowly rotated particle cloud that have a shape of slightly deformed sphere. The sphere was flattened by a coefficient of 0.8 along the axis of rotation. During the gravitational contraction, the major part of the cloud transformed into a planet and a minor part transformed into a disk. The thin structured disk is a result of the electromagnetic interaction in which the magnetic forces acting on charged particles of the cloud originate in the core of the planet. The simulation program gives such parameters of Saturn as the escape velocity of about 35 km/s at the surface, density, rotational velocities of the rings and temperature distribution.     

线型分子的电子能级之Λ分裂的新解释

认为电子态能级发生Λ分裂虽然是角动量引起的,但不是耦合而是运动牵连作用的结果.从这一认识出发,利用欧拉方程和拉格朗日方程分别得到了包含Λ分裂的分子转动哈密顿函数和哈密顿算符,所得结果与Van.Vleck的著名结论完全一致 关键词： Λ分裂 线型分子 欧拉方程 哈密顿算符     

Identifying a dot-matrix hologram by checking the intersecting angles of its gratings

Three features about the intersecting state of two gratings are used to identify dot-matrix holograms created by two-beam writers in this paper. The first feature is the intersection angle of the fringes of two gratings. The second feature is the ratio of the pitches of two lowest-order moiré-patterns formed by overlapping two gratings. The third feature is the length ratio of the two diagonal lines of a parallelogram constructed by two neighboring fringes of a first grating and two neighboring fringes of a second grating. All the three features are equivalent, i.e. they are all relative to the intersection angle of two gratings. Because the grating orientations of grating dots cannot be accurately reproduced for the orientation uncertainties of the components used by a two-beam writer, the intersection angles of the gratings of grating dots cannot be easily counterfeited. Therefore, the proposed methods are practical and feasible for the anti-counterfeiting applications of dot-matrix holograms.     

Simulation of the influence of the polymer conformation,orientation, crystallinity,and stretching on its IR absorption spectrum

Using cis-1,4-polyisoprene as an example, the influence of the conformation and orientation of the polymer chain on its polarization absorption spectra has been simulated. It has been shown that if a change in the orientation of the polymer chain leads to a monotonic change in the intensities of the absorption bands with their maxima positions remaining unchanged, then changes in the polymer chain conformation additionally cause a shift and the appearance of new absorption bands. According to the results of the calculation of the vibrational spectra, the inversion of the IR dichroism of the absorption bands of polymers is associated with the conformation transition. We simulate the influence on the IR absorption spectrum of the degree of crystallinity of cis-1,4-polyisoprene, in which the amorphous and amorphous-crystalline states are considered as a mixture of noninteracting polymer chains, where each state is characterized by a certain ratio of conformers. Likewise, the changes in the IR absorption spectrum of cis-1,4-polyisoprene under its stretching have been investigated. __________ Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 72, No. 6, pp. 727–733, November–December, 2005.