NMR and Structural and Conformational Features of 2′-Hydroxychalcones and Flavones

New 2′-hydroxychalcone and flavone derivatives have been synthesised. Their [¹H] and [¹³C] NMR spectra were assigned by the application of COSY and HETCOR experiments and allowed the discussion of some structural aspects. It was shown on the basis of NOE experiments some configurational and conformational features of both type of compounds.     

Laser ultrasonic generation and optical detection and processing

History,present situation and importancy of the laser-generatedultrasonic technique arc presented.Basic principles and some experimentalresults of laser ultrasonic generation and optical detection and processing arediscussed.Several problems about applying this technique to NDT are also dis-cussed in this paper.     

Preparation and Luminescent Properties of ZnO Microrods and Microtubes

Hexagonal ZnO microrods and sub-microrods have been prepared through thermal decomposition of an equimolar (0.1 M) aqueous solution of Zn(NO3)2.4H20 and (CH2)6N4 a~t 90~C for different times (10-46h). The microrods were transformed into hollow hexagonal ZnO microtubes when the growth time reached 46 h. The Raman spectra and the photoluminescent (PL) spectra were measured. The PL spectra of microrods consist of two strong narrow near-UV bands at 380 nm and 400 nm assigned to free exciton emission and exciton-exciton collision, respectively.The PL spectrum of ZnO microtubes show only one peak in the near-UV region with peak located at 380nm with FWHM of about 20nm assigned to free exciton emission. When the growth time increased, the peak intensity of near-UV band decreased.     

Research and Development of SWITRIM Code and Its Applications

The ftrst numerical simulation code package WITRIM has been developed to calculate the tritium inventory distribution and time-evolution in all sub-systems of FEB fusion reactor. The applications during recent six years indicate that it is reasonable and fully admitted by colleagues abroad. Some creative papers with new concept are published. For instance, we first time pointed out a new phenomenon of ＂tritium well depth and tritium well time＂ during the fusion reactor start-up phase. This is somewhat similar to, but quite different from the ＂iodine well depth and iodine well time＂ poisoning problem during restart-up process of a fission reactor. The authors not only proposed but also numerically solved this new phenomenon. The combination of the SWITRIM code package, user＇s guide, and application example are briefly introduced in this article.     

Structure and stability of neutral and cationic AlnO clusters

In this paper various structural possibilities for AlnO neutral and cationic isomers were investigated by using the B3LYP/6-311G（3df） method. Calculations of this paper predicted the existence of a number of previously unknown isomers. The stabilities of the AlnO （n = 2 - 7） clusters with even n are greater than those with odd n, however the stabilities Of cationic ions have the opposite odd-even alternation. The mass spectra observations of Al17O^＋ and Al19O^＋ ions support our theoretical predictions on their stabilities.     

Mixing and decays of ρ- and ω-mesons

Isospin-violating mixing of ρ- and ω-mesons is reconsidered in terms of propagators. Its influence on various pairs of (ρ,ω)-decays to the same final states is demonstrated. Some of them, (ρ,ω)↦π⁺π^- and (ρ,ω)↦πγ, have been earlier discussed in the literature, others (e.g., (ρ,ω)↦ηγ and (ρ,ω)↦e ⁺ e ^-) are new in this context. Changes in partial widths for all the decay pairs are shown to be correlated. The set of present experimental data, though yet inconclusive, provides some limits for the direct (ρω)-coupling and indirectly supports enhancement of ρ↦πγ in comparison with ρ^±↦π^±γ, though not so large as in some previous estimates. Received: 16 September 2002 / Accepted: 23 September 2002 / Published online: 4 February 2003 RID="a" ID="a"e-mail: azimov@pa1400.spb.edu Communicated by V.V. Anisovich     

Loop and Path Spaces and¶Four-Dimensional BF Theories:¶Connections, Holonomies and Observables

We study the differential geometry of principal G-bundles whose base space is the space of free paths (loops) on a manifold M. In particular we consider connections defined in terms of pairs (A,B), where A is a connection for a fixed principal bundle P(M,G) and B is a 2-form on M. The relevant curvatures, parallel transports and holonomies are computed and their expressions in local coordinates are exhibited. When the 2-form B is given by the curvature of A, then the so-called non-abelian Stokes formula follows. For a generic 2-form B, we distinguish the cases when the parallel transport depends on the whole path of paths and when it depends only on the spanned surface. In particular we discuss generalizations of the non-abelian Stokes formula. We study also the invariance properties of the (trace of the) holonomy under suitable transformation groups acting on the pairs (A,B). In this way we are able to define observables for both topological and non-topological quantum field theories of the BF type. In the non-topological case, the surface terms may be relevant for the understanding of the quark-confinement problem. In the topological case the (perturbative) four-dimensional quantum BF-theory is expected to yield invariants of imbedded (or immersed) surfaces in a 4-manifold M. Received: 28 March 1998 / Accepted: 12 September 1998     

Continuum and discretum—Unified field theory and elementary constants

Unitary field theories and SUPER-GUT theories work with an universal continuum, the structured spacetime of R. Descartes, B. Spinoza, B. Riemann, and A. Einstein, or a (Machian ^(1–3) ) structured vacuum according the quantum theory of unitary fields (Dirac, ^(4,5) and Heisenberg ^(6–8) ). The atomistic aspect of the substantial world is represented by the fundamental constants which are invariant against all transformations and which depend on nothings (Planck ^(9–11) ). A satisfactory unitary theory has to involve these constants like the mathematical numbers. Today, Planck's conception of the three elementary constants , c, and G may be the key to general relativistic quantum field theory like unitary theory. However, the elementary constants are a question of measurement-theory, also.According to Popper's theory ^(12–16) of induction, such unitary theories are universal explaining theories. The fundamental constants involve the complementarity between the universal statements in unitary theory and the basic statements in the language of classical observables.     

Growth and characterization of oriented CdSe nanobelts and nanorods

Oriented CdSe nanobelts and nanorods were grown successfully on GaAs and Si substrates by metal organic chemical vapor deposition. The thickness of Au film coated on the substrate plays an important role in determining the orientation, size, and density of these one-dimensional CdSe nanostructures. Preferred orientation was observed for nanostructures grown on the GaAs substrate coated with thick Au film, but not for the nanostructures grown on the Si substrate. Photoluminescence, transmission electron microscope, and X-ray diffraction measurements show that the CdSe nanostructures could have either wurtzite or zinc-blende structures, and there are more nanostructures with wurtzite structure than with zinc-blende structure.     

Effects of creatine and β-guanidinopropionic acid and alterations in creatine transporter and creatine kinases expression in acute seizure and chronic epilepsy models

Background  

In order to confirm the roles of creatine (Cr) in epilepsy, we investigated the anti-convulsive effects of Cr, creatine transporter (CRT) and creatine kinases (CKs) against chemical-induced acute seizure activity and chronic epileptic seizure activity.     

La0.67Ca0.33MnO3单晶中Fe的掺杂提高本征磁电阻率和激活能的研究

La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ and La_0.67Ca_0.33Mn_0.96Fe0.04O₃单晶的磁性和磁电阻特性。由于缺少晶粒间界，磁场对于自旋涨落的抑制作用更加明显，所以单晶中的磁电阻率比多晶的提高了两个数量级。通过Fe的掺杂，在40×10⁵A/m的磁场下，磁电阻率从3400%进一步提高到了17600%。通过对居里温度以上电阻率的小极化子模型拟和的结果，我们看到随着Fe的掺杂，激活能被提高。磁极化子激活能的增大可以更加局域电子，这可能是在Fe掺杂单晶中本征磁电阻率进一步提高的主要原因。     

Magnetoresistance and transport properties of different impurity doped La0.67Ca0.33MnO3 composite

An enhanced magnetoresistance and a two-fold effect result from impurity dopant were observed in composites of La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃/YSZ and La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃/Fe₃O₄. Where YSZ represents yttria-stabilized zirconia and the doping level of both YSZ and Fe₃O₄ is 1 mol%. Different electrical and magnetic transport properties, in particular a lower field magnetization behavior, were observed between pure La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ and the impurity doped La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ composites. Compared with pure La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃, a possible interpretation is presented by considering the influences of YSZ and Fe₃O₄ on the structure of grain boundaries and/or surfaces of La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃grains.     

Response of the electrical resistivity and magnetoresistance of La<Subscript>0.67</Subscript>Ca<Subscript>0.33</Subscript>MnO<Subscript>3</Subscript> epitaxial films to biaxial compressive mechanical (001) or (110) strains

The behavior of the electrical resistivity and magnetoresistance of 40-to 120-nm-thick La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ films grown on differently oriented lanthanum aluminate substrates was studied. The cell volume in thin (40 nm) La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ films grown coherently on (001)LaAlO₃ was found to be substantially smaller. Mechanical stress relaxation in biaxially strained La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ films is accompanied by an increase in the cell volume. The temperatures at which the electrical resistivity and magnetoresistance in biaxially strained La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ films were maximum can differ by 60–70 K from those observed in bulk single crystals.     

Metastable structure and properties of (La0.73Bi0.27)0.67Ca0.33MnO3

The electrical transport and magnetic properties of high Bi doped (La_0.73Bi_0.27)_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ are studied at the temperature and magnetic field ranges from 10 to 300 K and 0 to 3 T. Significant temperature and magnetic field hystereses are observed in both resistivity and magnetization measurements. Meanwhile, an enhanced magnetoresistance effect, within a wide temperature window, is obtained in the (La_0.73Bi_0.27)_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃. The hysteresis and enhanced magnetoresistance are discussed based on an inhomogeneous metastable structure related to the Bi dopant.     

Double-peak resistivity transport properties of La0.67Ca0.33MnO3 ceramics

Polycrystalline samples of La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ were prepared by solid-state reactions by varying the pelletization force and the sintering temperature. Lowering the sintering temperature gave rise to smaller grains and increased the overall resistivity of the ceramic. Partial melting was observed in the ceramics sintered at higher temperatures (1400-1500 °C). Additionally, these ceramics showed two distinct resistivity peaks. The resistivity peak near the magnetic transition (T_C) was sharp, whereas the second peak was a broad one observed below T_C.     

Magnetotransport properties of La0.67Ca0.33MnO3//La0.67Sr0.33MnO3 bilayers

The perovskite bilayers La0.67Ca0.33MnO3 （LCMO） （100 nm） / La0.67Sr0.33MnO3（LSMO） （100 nm） and LSMO （100 nm） / LCMO （100 nm） are fabricated by a facing-target sputtering technique. Their transport and magnetic properties are investigated. It is found that the transport properties between them are different obviously due to distinguishable structures, and the different lattice strains in both films result in the difference of metal-to-insulator transition. Only single-step magnetization loop appears in our bilayers from 5K to 320K, and the coercive force of LSMO/LCMO varies irregularly with a minimum ～ 2387A/m which is lower than that of LCMO and LSMO single layer films. The behaviour is explained by some magnetic coupling.     

Ti/Pr0.7Ca0.3MnO3/La0.67Sr0.33MnO3/Pt异质结电致电阻效应的改善

采用脉冲激光沉积技术制备了Ti/Pr_0.7Ca_0.3MnO₃/Pt和Ti/Pr_0.7Ca_0.3MnO₃/La_0.67Sr_0.33MnO₃/Pt异质结并研究了La_0.67Sr_0.33MnO₃功能插层对异质结电致电阻特性的影响. 实验结果表明La_0.67Sr_0.33MnO₃功能层的引入有效提高了器件的电阻转变特性,尤其是电阻转变率和疲劳性得到了极大的改善. 对La_0.67Sr_0.33MnO₃插层改善电致电阻转变特性的机理进行了定性的分析. 关键词： 电致电阻效应 电阻转变比率 疲劳特性     

Epitaxial growth La0.67Ca0.33MnO3 thin film by radio frequency sputtering method

Perfect epitaxial growth of La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ (LCMO) thin film has been achieved on (1 0 0) LaAlO₃ (LAO) single crystal substrate by radio frequency sputtering method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron diffraction analysis indicates that La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ film grows epitaxially on LaAlO₃ along [1 0 0] direction of the substrate. The resistivity variation with temperature of the film shows a sharp metal to semiconductor transition peak around 253 K, which is close to that of the target. The magnetoresistance (MR) also reveals high quality epitaxy film characteristic at low temperatures and near the metal to semiconductor transition temperature.     

Synthesis and enhanced low-field magnetoresistance in La0.67Ca0.33MnO3 /CuO composites

The (1−x)La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃+xCuO composites have been synthesized by a new liquid phase method. The XRD and SEM measurements reveal that little CuO is soluble in the structure of La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ and is mainly distributed at the grain boundary of La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃. As CuO content x increases, the magnetization M values increase until x=0.05 and M values decrease when x further increases at low temperature. For x=0.10, 0.20 and 0.30 composites, double metal-insulator transitions accompanying a single ferromagnetic transition are observed. Large low-field magnetoresistance is achieved for the composites and the largest magnetoresistance appeared when x=0.20.     

Improvement of refrigerant capacity of La<Subscript>0.67</Subscript>Ca<Subscript>0.33</Subscript>MnO<Subscript>3</Subscript> single crystal with a few percent Fe doping

Large low-field-induced magnetic entropy changes, ΔS _M, are observed in La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃ and La_0.67Ca_0.33Mn_0.96Fe_0.04O₃ single crystals. The peaks of ΔS _M broadened asymmetrically to high temperatures under higher magnetic fields for two materials should be attributed to the first-order magnetic phase transition at T _c. A small amount of iron doping results in an increase in the refrigerant capacity of the material though the magnetic entropy change decreases. The discovery of excellent magnetocaloric features of these single crystals in the low magnetic field can provide some ideas for exploring novel magnetic refrigerants operating under permanent magnet rather than superconducting one as magnetic field source. Supported by the State Key Project of Fundamental Research (Grant No. 2005CB724402), and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50672126) Contributed by CHENG ZhaoHua