Pulse measurements of thermostimulated currents in AgCl crystals

The course of thermostimulated currents in AgCl crystals was measured in a temperature region between 200 and 300K. Maxima at 240, 275 and 290K were observed on the curves obtained.     

ИжМЕРЕНИЕ пОльРИжАцИИ пРОтОНОВ с ЁНЕРгИЕИ 6,7 MeV пРИ РАссЕьНИИ НА УглЕРОДЕ

A carbon polarimeter for proton polarization measurements at energies higher than 4 MeV has been designed. Considerable transmission has been attained by using a thick polarimeter target and larger scattering solid angles. The effective polarization value at the region ofE _p from 4·6 to 6·0 MeV varies only slightly with energy and attains an average value ofP _eff–0·8. Solid state detectors were used for proton recording. The instrument calibration curve was determined by means of a triple experiment.The angular distribution of polarized protons scattered elastically has been measured at an energy of 6·7 MeV and in an angle range of _lab form 30 to 120. This distribution has two minima ofP(40_lab)=–056±0·03 andP(100_lab)=–088±0·06 and one maximum ofP(70_lab)=+1·03±0·04.     

Thermostimulated currents in p-type cadmium telluride single crystals

Ssveral samples of CdTe were measured in a temperature range of –190C to 100C. The activation energies of the levels and their cross-section were determined. With some samples it was found that for more rapid heating the maxima of the curves of thermostimulated currents are shifted towards lower temperatures. Altogether three trap levels were found.     

Nuclear structure effect in internal conversion of the 166 kev hinderedM1 transition in139La

The internal conversion coefficients were calculated for the 165.853 keV 5/2⁺7/2⁺ hindered transition in ₅₇ ¹³⁹ La using the new computer program NICC for conversion coefficients of all atomic shells. The algorithm employed in this code is described. The analysis of precise experimental data yielded the nuclear penetration parameter=4.2±0.8. This value was found to be in accord with theoretical estimates and to correspond to the Nilsson deformation parameter=–0.056±0004 of the¹³⁹La nucleus. Using the Nilsson wave functions for above the mixing ratio ² = N(E2)/N(M1) was determined to be less than 8.10^–5, which supports the assumption of a pureM1 multipolarity of this transition.Presented at the 26th All-Union Conference on Nuclear Spectroscopy and Nuclear Structure (February 1976, Baku, USSR).We are obliged to Dr. B. N.Subba Rao for the communication of his value for the investigated transition.     

The coherent K L 0 C → K S 0 C regeneration at high energies

New experimental results on the coherentK _L ⁰ C K _S ⁰ C regeneration in the momentum range 10p30 GeV/c are presented. For the quantity (f ₀–¯f ₀/k (where f₀ and¯f ₀ are theKC and¯K ⁰C forward scattering amplitudes andk is the wave number) we have obtained: arg (f ₀–¯f ₀)/k=–126±14 and ¦(f ₀–¯f ₀/k¦ p ^{–0.62±0.14} These results are well described by a simple Regge pole model including only the (-trajectory exchange in thet-channel with the intercept (0) close to 0.4.Presented at the IV International Symposium on High Energy and Elementary Particle Physics, Warszaw, September 1975.     

The inelastic reactions πp→λ(⌆) K with allowance for the contribution of branch cuts

The method of complex angular moments is used to analyze the experimental data on the inelastic reactions p ()K, taking into account branch cuts in the j-plane in the eikonal approximation. An optical model for the backward scattering is considered. Agreement with experiment is obtained in the region of small angles for the reactions (⁰)K⁰. In the case of ^–P K⁰(^–K⁺) processes, agreement is obtained with the experimental results for large (180) scattering angles.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 8, pp. 26–30, August, 1972.     

Softening during and after the hot deformation of the AISI 321 steel with respect to practical applications

The softening processes during and after the hot deformation (850–1180 C) in AISI 321 stainless steel were studied with respect to true strains _D and true strain rates . The analysis of deformation curves indicates the occurrence of dynamic recrystallization for values of Zener-Hollomon parameterZ10¹⁵ s^–1. The retardation of static recrystallization by fine Ti(N, C) precipitates is documented by microstructure studies and by variations of annealing conditions.     

Atomic volume dependence of the153Eu isomer shift in ScxY1−x

Mössbauer studies of dilute¹⁵³Eu in Sm_0.05Sc _x Y_0.95–x (0x0.95) reveal large changes in the isomer shift as a function ofx. The strong dependence of the isomer shift on alloy composition, is interpreted in terms of changes in the charge density at the Eu nucleus ((0)), which result from changes in atomic volume. The isomer shift was found to depend linearly on V/V (V/V changes between 0 and –0.3). A value of (–17.5±2.0)a ₀ ^–3 was obtained for d(0)/d lnV.This research was supported by a grant from the United States—Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF), Jerusalem, Israel.     

Double N-N scattering on polarized proton target

The triple scattering depolarization transfer parameterD _t in elastic p-p scattering was measured at an energy of 660 MeV using a polarzied proton target. All measurements have been carried out with the help of an optical spark chamber.The following results have been obtained:D _t (90)=D(90)=0·54±0·10.D _t (130)=D(130)=0·72±0·11.Devoted to Professor V. Petrílka on his sixty-fifth birthday.On leave of absence from theInstitute for Computing Technique of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, Prague.On leave of absence from theNuclear Research Institute of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, e.On leave of absence from theFaculty of Nuclear Science and Physical Engineering of the Technical University, Prague.In conclusion the authors express their deep gratitude to S. M. Bilenky, G. Gozzika, M. Hansroul, L. Lapidus, M. Odehnal, M. Maly, B. S. Neganov, R. M. Ryndin and P. Winternitz for helpful discussions and J. Cechová, E. Dudová and H. Sternová for help in the work.     

Influence of moisture on molecular motion in nylon 4 studied by NMR

A proton nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) in solid poly-2-pyrrolidone (Nylon 4) was studied at temperatures between –165 C and 185 C. Wideline NMR spectra were measured on powdered samples of dry Nylon 4 and of moist Nylon 4. The second momentsM ₂ were calculated and likewise an analysis of the spectra according to K. Bergmann and K. Nawotki was performed for the purpose of the study of molecular motion in these samples. The second moment and the linewidth decrease with an increasing temperature. This fact testifies to an increasing intensity of molecular motion. It was found out that molecular motion is influenced by the presence of water and of low molecular fractions of the polymer. The presence of both factors is manifested by the decrease of theM ₂ values at temperatures higher than –60 C. It was found out from the analysis of the NMR spectra that processes in noncrystalline ( _a) and crystalline ( _c) regions of the dry sample start at 110 C. Crystallinity calculated by means of analysis of the spectra is 0·29. This value is in good agreement with the result obtained from the X-ray measurements.     

Two-frequency method for increasing the signal-to-noise ratio for nuclear quadrupole resonance14N low-frequency transitions

A method is proposed for increasing the signal-to-noise ratio during detection of NQR¹⁴N low-frequency transitions, consisting in a preliminary saturation of the _o(_–) transition before accumulation of the multiplet signals of the spin echo or induction signals, observed during the action of a series of 90 pulses on the _–(_o) transition. The gain in signal-to-noise ratio achieved by the two-frequency action is calculated theoretically, and the maximum value is found to be 3/(3 –) for _– and 3(1 + )/4 for _o. It is shown that the envelope of the induction signal for an increase in the time between the 90 pulses decreases according to one exponent for _o, while for _– and ₊ it decreases according to two exponents, and the approach to equilibrium of the system of¹⁴N nuclei is oscillatory in nature.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 11, pp. 61–64, November, 1987.     

Measurement of the photoneutron flux density distribution from cylindrical targets

Measurements are performed of the density of photoneutron fluxes from cylindrical targets of²H₂O (diameter 64 and height 86 mm), Be (outer diameter 70, inner diameter 40, height 100mm), and²³⁸U (diameter 44.5 mm, height 50 mm) under the action of braking radiation from electrons with energies of 4 to 8 MeV in order to determine the effect of target form and orientation relative to the detector upon the recorded photoneutron level. The fluxes were measured by an all-wave neutron detector based on an SNM-11 counter in a paraffin retarder at an angle of 90 to the axis of the braking radiation beam for various target orientations relative to the detector. Measurement results are compared to calculations. Photoneutron fluxes from heavy water and beryllium targets of the indicated dimensions were also measured for angles of 90, 135, and 167. An isotropic nature was noted in the photoneutron fluxes from both targets.Deceased.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 9, pp. 5–9, September, 1989.In conclusion, the authors express their gratitude to V. I. Lunev and B. M. Yakovlev for their assistance in performing the measurements.     

Iterated networks and the spectra of renormalizable electromechanical systems

Beginning with anLRC network with impedance functionZ(), a sequence of iterated networksN _k with impedance functionsZ ^k(), k= 1, 2, 3,..., is introduced. The asymptotic comportment ofZ ^k() and the spectra ofN _k are analyzed in terms of the Julia set ofZ. An example is given of an iterated network associated with a cascade of period-doubling bifurcations.     

Analytic study of power spectra of the tent maps near band-splitting transitions

Successive band-splitting transitions occur in the one-dimensional map x_i+1=g(x_i),i=0, 1, 2,... withg(x)=x, (0 x 1/2) –x +, (1/2 <x 1) as the parameter is changed from 2 to 1. The transition point fromN (=2ⁿ) bands to 2Nbands is given by=(2)^1/N (n=0, 1,2,...). The time-correlation function _i=x_ix₀/(x₀)²,x_i x_i–x_i is studied in terms of the eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of the Frobenius-Perron operator of the map. It is shown that, near the transition point=2, _i–[(10–42)/17] _i,0-[(102-8)/51]_i,1 + [(7 + 42)/17](–1)ⁱe^–yi, where2(–2) is the damping constant and vanishes at=2, representing the critical slowing-down. This critical phenomenon is in strong contrast to the topologically invariant quantities, such as the Lyapunov exponent, which do not exhibit any anomaly at=2. The asymptotic expression for _i has been obtained by deriving an analytic form of _i for a sequence of which accumulates to 2 from the above. Near the transition point=(2)^1/N, the damping constant of _i fori N is given by _N=2(^N-2)/N. Numerical calculation is also carried out for arbitrary a and is shown to be consistent with the analytic results.     

Mössbauer study of internally oxidized silver-tin alloys

A Mössbauer study of internally formed oxides as a function of oxidation temperatures between 200 C and 850 C was performed on previously annealed 1 at%AgSn alloys. The oxide formed at high temperatures (t 500 C) consists in agglomerates of tin dioxide = 0.00 ± 0.01 mm/s, Q=0.50 ± 0.03 mm/s). The low temperature oxide (t 300 C) is characterized by = 0.29 ± 0.02 mm/s and Q=0.32 ± 0.03 mm/s, and could be in the form of one-Sn-atom oxide complexes in the silver matrix. From the measured isomer shifts in the range 400 t 550 C, the maximum contribution of the silver matrix to the effective number of electrons per Sn atom in oxide agglomerates has been estimated have a value of about 0.06. The effect of the cold work on the hyperfine parameters of the oxidized tin has also been investigated. As rolled samples were found to attain the same values of isomer shifts and quadrupole splittings as annealed specimens, but at lower temperatures.     

The thermoelectrical properties of manganese ferrites

The paper gives the measurements of the Seebeck coefficient in the temperature range of 20 to 600C on single crystals with a chemical composition of Mn _x Fe_3–x O₄, Ox<2·5. In the neighbourhood of the Curie temperature no anomalous behaviour in the temperature dependence was observed in the majority of cases. The behaviour of magnetite differs from that of other manganese ferrites which can be described well by the phenomenological theory with localized electron levels.In conclusion, the author would like to thank Dr. S. Krupika and K. Závta, C.Sc., for valuable remarks.     

Perturbed angular correlation measurements on the 40.9 keV level of62Cu. A preliminary study of 2Zn-insulin

Time-differential PAC measurements have been made using⁶²Zn, both in aqueous solution at pH 6.0 and also incorporated into crystalline 2Zn-insulin. Three Nal(Tl) detectors were used — a 2.54 cm thick scintillator detecting the stop 41 keV gamma ray and two 5.0 cm thick scintillators at 90 and 135 detecting the start 597 keV gamma rays. The need to separate the 597 keV line from the 511 keV background was found to require very careful setting-up conditions in the case of a fixed-detector spectrometer. The solution data produced a fast relaxation time of (75±25) ns, while the three 2Zn-insulin batches gave data which were analyzed using a static interaction with an assumed axial symmetry to give an electric quadrupole frequency of (77±8) MHz.     

Interphase interactions in a Pd-GaAs system and their effect on electrical properties of schottky-barrier structures I. effect of heat treatment on characteristics of GaAs-Pd/Ni contacts

The electrical characteristics of surface-barrier GaAs-Pd/Ni structures and the physicochemical interaction processes at the metal-semiconductor boundary were comprehensively investigated in relation to heat treatment in various atmospheres. X-Ray structural analysis showed that in the investigated system metallurgical reactions begin at 300–350C: Unstable intermediate phases (presumably Pd₂Ga) are formed. At 400–550C all the palladium is converted to the bound state and the intermetallic compound PdGa is formed. The phase changes have no significant effect on the properties of diode structures fired in a hydrogen atmosphere. Heating in vacuum leads to degradation of the contact parameters at 300C or more. This effect is attributed to penetration of oxygen to the interface during formation of the intermediate phases.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 4, pp. 3–7, April, 1981     

The luminescence properties of SmD and EuTTA

The results of measuring the absorption and emission spectra, decay time and quantum yield of the luminescence of SmD and EuTTA as a function of temperature (in a 77K–300K interval) and concentration are discussed. The energy transfer from the molecule organic part to the rare earth ion and the influence of nonradiative transitions are studied.The authors express their appreciation of the careful assistance in preparing the chelates given by Miss. H. Voka'lová and Mr. J. Voráek.     

The behavior of copper impurity in CdSnAs2

Single crystals of n-type CdSnAs₂ with a carrier concentration of 2 ·10¹⁷–4 ·10¹⁸ cm^–3 and mobility (3 to 6) · 10³ cm²/V ·sec were copper doped by diffusion saturation at temperatures from 400 to 570C. As a result of the study of the electrical properties of the doped crystals it was established that the copper in CdSnAs₂ is a fast-diffusing acceptor impurity. The solubility of Cu depends primarily on the donor-center concentration and has clearly a retrograde character. Low-temperature heat treatment (over the 200–400C range) of the Cu-doped specimens results in an increase in the acceptor concentration. The form of the log R(10³/T) curve indicates the existence of acceptor centers with an ionization energy of 0.05 eV in the Cu-doped CdSnAs₂ specimens.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, Vol. 16, No. 7, pp. 39–44, July, 1973.