Total electron scattering cross-sections for carbon monoxide at low electron energies

Absolute total electron scattering cross-sections for carbon monoxide have been measured at low electron energies using a photoelectron source. The measurements have been carried out at 22 electron energies varying from 0.73 to 9.14 eV with an accuracy of ±3%. The cross-sections obtained in the present experiment have been compared with other measurements and theoretical computations.     

Thermal infrared cross-sections of C2F6 at atmospheric temperatures

Spectral absorption cross-sections, k_ν (), have been measured in the 8.0 and bands of C₂F₆. Temperature and total (N₂-broadening) pressure have been varied to represent the conditions specified in various models of the terrestrial atmosphere so that the absorption cross-sections can be applied directly to the optical remote-sensing of C₂F₆ in the atmosphere. The measured absolute intensities of the 8.0 and the bands are (1.636±0.003)×10⁻¹⁶ and (, respectively.     

Measurement ofL-shell photoelectric cross-sections in lower intermediateZ elements at 6 keV

L-shell photoelectric cross-sections have been measured at 6 keV for eight elements in the range 40⩽Z⩽53. The measurements agree with theoretical calculations.     

Absorption of external thermal radiation in asymmetrically illuminated droplets

A theoretical model of thermal radiation absorption in semi-transparent droplets at the surface and inside a fuel spray is presented. Asymmetry of droplet illumination is taken into account. Results of Mie calculations of thermal radiation absorption inside large spherical droplets illuminated from a hemisphere are presented. Simple approximations for the angular and radial dependencies of the absorbed radiation power are suggested. These approximations are generalisations of the approximations suggested earlier by the authors for the case of symmetric illumination of droplets. They predict the results close to those which follow from the Mie calculations. Results of approximate calculations for a typical diesel fuel droplet at the periphery of the spray are presented. As in the case of symmetrical droplet illumination, an increased absorption of thermal radiation in the central area of the droplet is predicted. Also, at the illuminated side of the droplet, the absorption of radiation in a thin layer near the surface of the droplet is predicted, as in the case of symmetrical droplet illumination. Absorption of radiation in the central area of the droplet is related to the contribution of radiation in the spectral ranges of semi-transparency. The maximum of radiation absorption near the droplet surface is linked to the contribution of radiation in the vicinity of the diesel fuel absorption peak .     

Absorption cross-sections and lifetimes as a function of size in Si nanocrystals embedded in SiO2

The photoluminescence (PL) emission yield of Si nanocrystals embedded in SiO₂ depends on their size and on Si–SiO₂ interface passivation. In this work we aim at clarifying the relative importance of both contributions by studying lifetimes and absorption cross-sections as a function of size, for samples with and without passivation in forming gas. We find that while the PL lifetime increases steadily (quasi-linear dependence), the radiative lifetime increases exponentially with the nanocrystal size. Thus, as expected, radiative oscillator strengths are much smaller for large nanocrystals, but this reduction is partially compensated by a less effective quenching at interfacial non-radiative states. The absorption cross-section per nanocrystal rises as the nanocrystal size decreases, for all excitation wavelengths, implying that the variation of oscillator strength dominates over the reduction of the density of states. Passivation processes do not affect the emission mechanism and increase the emission yield while reducing the density of non-radiative recombination centers at the Si–SiO₂ interface (P_b centers).     

Measurement of photoabsorption and fluorescence cross-sections for CS2 at 188.2–213 and 287.5–339.5 nm

The photoabsorption and fluorescence cross-sections for carbon disulphide have been measured in the 188.2–213 and 287.5–339.5 nm spectral regions using an argon mini-arc light source. The absorption cross-sections have been measured with an accuracy of ±4.2% whereas the most probable error estimated in the case of fluorescence cross-sections is ±5.1%. The fluorescence quantum yields for CS₂ have also been obtained in the two spectral regions.     

近红外光谱范围人肝癌变和热凝固导致组织吸收和散射特性的变化

研究了人肝的癌变及热凝固导致其对710,730,750,770,790,810,830,850,870和890 nm的钛宝石激光的吸收和散射特性的变化,实验采用双积分球测量系统以及反向倍增法获取肝组织的吸收和散射特性参数.结果表明:人肝的癌变导致其吸收系数发生了显著的减小,其变化的最大值在850 nm,其值为86.12%,而变化的最小值在750 nm,其值为82.65%.正常人肝组织热凝固导致其吸收系数明显变化,其吸收系数的变化的最大值在710 nm,其值为79.55%,而变化的最小值在790 nm,其值为0.72%.人肝癌组织热凝固导致其吸收系数显著地增大,其变化的最大值在810 nm,其值为78.69%,而变化的最小值在710nm,其值为38.16%.人肝的癌变导致了肝组织的散射系数发生了显著的增大,其变化的最大值在710 nm,其值为158.37%,而变化的最小值在890 nm,其值为136.03%.正常人肝组织热凝固导致其散射系数显著地增大,其变化的最大值在890 nm,其值为632.92%,而变化的最小值在710 nm,其值为587.40%.人肝癌组织热凝固导致其散射系数显著地增大,其变化的最大值在810 nm,其值为384.25%,而变化的最小值在710 nm,其值为330.86%.肝组织的吸收和散射特性的变化也随着激光波长的变化而变化.     

Generation of L sub-shell photo-ionization cross-sections for elements 18?Z?92 at energies .320-115.606 keV (A computer program ‘LSPICS’)

L sub-shell photo-ionization cross-sections, σ_Li, for elements 18?Z?92 at energies .320-115.606 keV have been generated from an empirical relation fitted to Scofield's L sub-shell photo-ionization cross-section values. The excitation energy E for an element is constrained by the condition that only L and higher shell vacancies are produced in the elements. The closeness of generated and existing values of Scofield's L sub-shell data recommends the use of generated values in the fields of atomic and molecular physics and for trace elemental analysis. For this purpose computer software ‘LSPICS’ has been developed. On personal computer LSPICS generates L sub-shell photo-ionization cross-section values in barns just by entering the atomic number of element and excitation photon energy in keV.     

Evidence for a proton halo in 27P through measurements of reaction cross-sections at intermediate energies

Measurements of reaction cross-sections ( σ_R's) for some proton-rich nuclei ( N = 11–15 isotones) on carbon target at intermediate energies have been performed on RIBLL of HIRFL. A larger enhancement of the σ_R for ²⁷P has been observed than for its neighboring nuclei. A large difference between the proton and neutron density distributions (proton halo) is necessary to explain the enhanced cross-section for ²⁷P within the framework of the Glauber model. Density distributions with HO-type core plus Yukawa-square tail and rms radii for ²⁷P have been deduced from the measured σ_R data for the first time, which conform the long tail in its densities as predicted by RMF calculations. Received: 23 May 2001 / Accepted: 7 November 2001     

IR signature estimation of an object or a target by taking into account atmospheric effects

In this study, a reference infrared (IR) image of an object or a target was analyzed, and the IR signature was calculated. Background and atmospheric effects were decomposed so that the calculation errors were minimized. Depending on the reference IR image, the IR signature at any distance and any angle was estimated while considering atmospheric effects. Calculated results were obtained from IR images taken from the same distance and angle, and were compared with the estimated results. The comparison of the measured and calculated signatures demonstrated the accuracy of the proposed method of estimation.     

Absorption of sound at a surface exposed to flow and temperature gradients

In noise abatement using porous or fibrous materials, accurate determination of the surface impedance representing the absorber is decisive for simulation quality. The presence of grazing flow and non-homogeneous ambient temperature influence the reaction of the absorber and may suitably be included in a modified “effective” surface impedance. In this paper, this approach is applied to a generic case representative for the engine bay of a heavy truck, where porous shields suppress the radiated noise, e.g. during a pass-by noise test. The change in the absorption is determined numerically by solving the wave propagation through a layer of varying temperature and flow adjacent to the impedance surface for different angles of incidence. The study shows significant impact of both flow and temperature, especially for materials with low absorption. The diffuse field absorption coefficient is also derived and although the effect is less pronounced in this case, it is still important in lower frequencies and in the frequency range typical for IC engine noise. The proposed numerical method is shown to be accurate and efficient for determination of the effective impedance and moreover not limited to thin boundary layers.     

Absorption Spectra of Benzene Cation Radical,Chlorobenzene Cation Radical,and Fluorobenzene Cation Radical in Perfluorocarbon Polymer Film at 77K

Absorption spectra of benzene cation radical, chlorobenzene cation radical, and fluorobenzene cation radical have been obtained in perfluorocarbon polymer at 77 K. Cation radicals are formed in good yields and less perturbed electronic absorption spectra are obtained. Results demonstrate that perfluorocarbon polymer is suitable as matrix for spectroscopic investigation of the cation radicals formed by γ-irradiation.     

Unsteady deflagration speed of an auto-ignitive dimethyl-ether (DME)/air mixture at stratified conditions

The propagation speed of an auto-ignitive dimethyl-ether (DME)/air mixture at elevated pressures and subjected to monochromatic temperature oscillations is numerically evaluated in a one-dimensional statistically stationary configuration using fully resolved numerical simulations with reduced kinetics and transport. Two sets of conditions with temperatures within and slightly above the negative temperature coefficient (NTC) regime are simulated to investigate the fundamental aspects of auto-ignition and flame propagation along with the transition from auto-ignitive deflagration to spontaneous propagation regimes under thermal stratification. Contrary to the standard laminar flame speed, the steady propagation speed of an auto-ignitive front is observed to scale proportionally to its level of upstream reactivity. It is shown that this interdependence is primarily influenced by the characteristic residence time and the homogeneous auto-ignition delay. Furthermore, the unsteady reaction front in either of the two cases responds distinctly to the imposed stratification. Specifically, the results in both cases show that the dynamic flame response depends on the mean temperature at the flame base T_b and the time-scale of thermal stratification. It is also found that, based on T_b and the propensity of the mixture to two-stage chemistry, the instantaneous peak propagation speed and the overall time taken to achieve that speed differs considerably. A displacement speed analysis is carried out to elucidate the underlying combustion modes that are responsible for such a variation in flame response.     

Empirical low energy values for methane transitions in the 5852-6181 cm region by absorption spectroscopy at 81 K

The high resolution absorption spectrum of methane has been recorded at liquid nitrogen temperature by direct absorption spectroscopy between 1.62 and 1.71 μm (5852-6181 cm⁻¹) using a newly developed cryogenic cell and a series of distributed feedback (DFB) laser diodes. The minimum value of the measured line intensities is on the order of 3 × 10⁻²⁶ cm/molecule The investigated spectral range corresponds to the high energy part of the tetradecad dominated by the 2ν₃ band for which a theoretical treatment is not yet available. The positions and strengths at 81 K of 2187 transitions were obtained from the spectrum analysis. From the values of the line strength at liquid nitrogen and room temperatures, the low energy values of 845 transitions could be determined. The obtained results are discussed in relation with the previous work of Margolis and compared to the line list provided by the HITRAN database.     

Quantitative measurement of integrated band intensities of benzene vapor in the mid-infrared at 278, 298, and 323 K

Pressure broadened (1 atm. N₂) laboratory spectra of benzene vapor (in natural abundance) were recorded at 278, 298, and 323 K, covering 600-6500 cm⁻¹. The spectra were recorded at a resolution of 0.112 cm⁻¹ using a commercial Fourier transform spectrometer. The pressure of each benzene vapor sample was measured using high-precision capacitance manometers, and a minimum of nine sample pressures were recorded for each temperature. The samples were introduced into a temperature-stabilized static cell (19.94(1) cm pathlength) that was hard-mounted into the spectrometer. From these data a fit composite spectrum was calculated for each temperature. The number density for the three composite spectra was normalized to 296 K. The spectra give the absorption coefficient (cm² molecule⁻¹, naperian units) as a function of wavenumber. From these spectra integrated band intensities (cm molecule⁻¹ and atm⁻¹ cm⁻²) for intervals corresponding to the stronger benzene bands were calculated and were compared with previously reported values. We discuss and quantify error sources and estimate our systematic (NIST Type-B) errors to be 3% for the stronger bands. The measured absorption coefficients and integrated band intensities are useful for remote sensing applications such as measurements of planetary atmospheres and assessment of the environmental impact of terrestrial oil fire emissions.     

The oxidation of GaAs(1 0 0) surfaces under atmospheric pressure conditions studied in real time using dynamic reflectance anisotropy spectroscopy at 2.6 and 4 eV

Using real-time, dynamic reflectance anisotropy spectroscopy (RAS) at both 2.6 eV and 4.0 eV, we demonstrate that an anisotropic oxide will form on As rich c(4 × 4)/d(4 × 4) GaAs surfaces when exposed to moisture- free air diluted in inert gases in a metal organic chemical vapour deposition (MOCVD) reactor, and that the initial c(4 × 4)/d(4 × 4) structure effects the resulting optical anisotropy of the oxide. This was achieved by investigating how the RA signals at 2.6 eV and 4 eV of annealed GaAs (1 0 0) surfaces evolve relative to the as-etched and as-annealed signals when exposed to oxygen. It is found that while the 2.6 eV response, which is known to be associated with the As dimers, degrades to pre-process levels indicating their destruction, the 4 eV signal, stabilizes at an intermediate, permanent level, suggesting the formation of an anisotropic oxide film whose structure is determined at least in part, by the initial c(4 × 4)/d(4 × 4) surface.     

Synthesis, structural and magnetic properties of the nanocomposite Fe63B23Nd7Y3Nb3Cr1 magnets

The Fe₆₃B₂₃Nd₇Y₃Nb₃Cr₁ nanocomposite magnets in the form of sheets have been prepared by copper mold casting technique. The phase evolution, crystal structure, microstructural and magnetic properties have been investigated in the as-cast and annealed states. The as-cast sheets show magnetically soft behaviors which become magnetically hard by thermal annealing. The optimal annealed microstructure was composed of nanosize soft magnetic α-Fe (19-29 nm) and hard magnetic Nd₂Fe₁₄B (45-55 nm) grains. The best hard magnetic properties such as intrinsic coercivity, _jH_c of 1119 kA/m, remanence, B_r of 0.44 T, magnetic induction to saturation magnetization ratio, M_r/M_s=0.61 and maximum energy product, (BH)_max of 55 kJ/m³ was obtained after annealing at 680 °C for 15 min. The annealing treatment above 680 °C results in non-ideal phase grains growth, which degrade the magnetic properties.