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W. Zuo A. Lejeune U. Lombardo J.F. Mathiot 《The European Physical Journal A - Hadrons and Nuclei》2002,14(4):469-475
Brueckner calculations including a microscopic three-body force have been extended to isospin-asymmetric nuclear matter. The
effects of the three-body force on the equation of state and on the single-particle properties of nuclear matter are discussed
with a view to possible applications in nuclear physics and astrophysics. It is shown that, even in the presence of the three-body
force, the empirical parabolic law of the energy per nucleon vs. isospin asymmetry β = (N - Z)/A is fulfilled in the whole asymmetry range 0≤β≤1 up to high densities. The three-body force provides a strong enhancement
of the symmetry energy which increases with density in good agreement with the predictions of relativistic approaches. The
Lane's assumption that proton and neutron mean fields linearly vary vs. the isospin parameter is violated at high density due to the three-body force, while the momentum dependence of the mean
fields turns out to be only weakly affected. Consequently, a linear isospin split of the neutron and proton effective masses
is found for both cases with and without the three-body force. The isospin effects on multifragmentation events and collective
flows in heavy-ion collisions are briefly discussed along with the conditions for direct URCA processes to occur in the neutron
star cooling.
Received: 18 February 2002 / Accepted: 16 May 2002 相似文献
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We study the force-induced unfolding of random disordered RNA or single-stranded DNA polymers. The system undergoes a second-order
phase transition from a collapsed globular phase at low forces to an extensive necklace phase with a macroscopic end-to-end
distance at high forces. At low temperatures, the sequence inhomogeneities modify the critical behaviour. We provide numerical
evidence for the universality of the critical exponents which, by extrapolation of the scaling laws to zero force, contain
useful information on the ground-state (f = 0) properties. This provides a good method for quantitative studies of scaling exponents characterizing the collapsed globule.
In order to get rid of the blurring effect of thermal fluctuations, we restrict ourselves to the ground state at fixed external
force. We analyze the statistics of rearrangements, in particular below the critical force, and point out its implications
for force-extension experiments on single molecules.
Received 18 June 2002 and Received in final form 23 September 2002
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3.
Cocco S Marko JF Monasson R Sarkar A Yan J 《The European physical journal. E, Soft matter》2003,10(3):249-263
The elastic response of flexible polymers made of elements which can be either folded or unfolded, having different lengths
in these two states, is discussed. These situations are common for biopolymers as a result of folding interactions intrinsic
to the monomers, or as a result of binding of other smaller molecules along the polymer length. Using simple flexible-chain
models, we show that even when the energy ε associated with maintaining the folded state is comparable to k
B
T, the elastic response of such a chain can mimic usual polymer linear elasticity, but with a force scale enhanced above that
expected from the flexibility of the chain backbone. We discuss recent experiments on single-stranded DNA, chromatin fiber
and double-stranded DNA with proteins weakly absorbed along its length which show this effect. Effects of polymer semiflexiblity
and torsional stiffness relevant to experiments on proteins binding to dsDNA are analyzed. We finally discuss the competition
between electrostatic self-repulsion and folding interactions responsible for the complex elastic response of single-stranded
DNA.
Received 7 August 2002 and Received in final form 7 March 2003 / Published online: 15 April 2003
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T. Takatsuka S. Nishizaki Y. Yamamoto 《The European Physical Journal A - Hadrons and Nuclei》2002,13(1-2):213-215
Neutron star models with hyperon-mixed core are studied by a realistic approach to use the YN and the YY interactions consistent
with hypernuclear data. From the compatibility of the theoretical maximum mass with the observed neutron star mass 1.44 M
⊙ of PSR1913+16, the necessity of some extra repulsion in hypernuclear systems, e.g., a repulsion from three-body force, is stressed. It is noted that the increase of baryon degrees of freedom to avoid the
short-range repulsion effectively is an essential mechanism causing the Y-mixed phase.
Received: 1 May 2001 / Accepted: 4 December 2001 相似文献
5.
M. Heinrich M. Rawiso J.G. Zilliox P. Lesieur J.P. Simon 《The European physical journal. E, Soft matter》2001,4(2):131-142
The dispersion state of sodium-sulphonated polystyrene ( NaPSS) star-branched polyelectrolytes was investigated in salt-free
aqueous solutions, by use of the small-angle X-ray scattering technique. With respect to polystyrene (PS) star-branched polymers
of identical functionality, the ordering phenomenon occurring in the neighborhood of the overlap concentration c* is reinforced and observed in a larger range of concentrations. Moreover, the degree of order is no longer maximum at c* and is improved as the concentration decreases. The dispersion state is then mainly controlled by the electrostatic interaction.
A crystalline order should therefore be achieved with stars of lower functionality, provided the electrostatic interaction
is added to the osmotic repulsion. On the other hand, unusual scattering patterns are measured for aqueous solutions of NaPSS
star polyelectrolytes. Indeed, a diffuse scattering is revealed at high angles, in addition to the regular diffraction rings
related to preferred interstar distances. It is similar to the broad scattering peak produced by semidilute solutions of NaPSS
linear polyelectrolytes and associated to the electrostatic correlation hole within the isotropic model. In the dilute regime
(c < c
*), it is just an intramolecular characteristic and represents the electrostatic repulsion between arms belonging to the same
star. In the semidilute regime (c > c
*), it also reflects the electrostatic repulsion between arms of distinct stars. So, as the concentration increases, it is
mainly caused by the interpenetration of NaPSS stars. Such an observation is in agreement with the composite structure earlier
proposed by Daoud and Cotton for star semidilute solutions. For c > c
*, NaPSS star aqueous solutions can therefore be pictured as effective stars immersed in a matrix formed by the overlap of
the arm ends. With respect to the dilute regime, the effective stars are smaller; the higher the concentration the smaller
the size.
Received 14 May 1999 and Received in final form 15 March 2000 相似文献
6.
E. Caurier F. Nowacki A. Poves 《The European Physical Journal A - Hadrons and Nuclei》2002,15(1-2):145-150
Recent shell model calculations for the neutron-rich nuclei around the magic numbers N = 20, N = 28 and N = 40 are reviewed. We stress two points: i) The crucial role played by the monopole part of the effective interaction that
determines the evolution of the spherical mean field. In particular, the reduction in the quasiparticle gaps at the magic
numbers can erode or even erase the shell closures. ii) The rich variety of structures that can be found in these situations,
with coexisting deformed and spherical states, rapid changes of behaviour with N or Z, and the massive occurrence of intruder states as ground states.
Received: 21 March 2002 / Accepted: 16 May 2002 / Published online: 31 October 2002
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D. Dantchev J. Rudnick 《The European Physical Journal B - Condensed Matter and Complex Systems》2001,21(2):251-268
We study the behavior of systems in which the interaction contains a long-range component that does not dominate the critical
behavior. Such a component is exemplified by the van der Waals force between molecules in a simple liquid-vapor system. In
the context of the mean spherical model with periodic boundary conditions we are able to identify, for temperatures close
above T
c, finite-size contributions due to the subleading term in the interaction that are dominant in this region decaying algebraically as a function of L. This mechanism goes beyond the standard formulation of the finite-size scaling but is to be expected in real physical systems.
We also discuss other ways in which critical point behavior is modified that are of relevance for analysis of Monte Carlo
simulations of such systems.
Received 21 November 2000 and Received in final form 28 February 2001 相似文献
8.
R.R. Rodríguez-Guzmán J.L. Egido L.M. Robledo 《The European Physical Journal A - Hadrons and Nuclei》2003,17(1):37-47
The Angular Momentum Projected Generator Coordinate Method, with the quadrupole moment as collective coordinate and the Gogny
force (D1S) as the effective interaction, is used to describe the properties of the ground state and low-lying excited states
of the even-even neon isotopes 20-34Ne, that is, from the stability valley up to the drip line. It is found that the ground state of the N = 20 nucleus 30Ne is deformed but to a lesser extent than the N = 20 isotope of the magnesium. In the calculations, the isotope 32Ne is at the drip line in good agreement with other theoretical predictions. On the other hand, rather good agreement with
experimental data for many observables is obtained.
Received: 19 Novemeber 2002 / Accepted: 24 January 2003 / Published online: 8 April 2003 相似文献
9.
Kostakis K Mourmouris S Charalabidis D Pitsikalis M 《The European physical journal. E, Soft matter》2003,10(1):55-63
Linear polyisoprenes having dimethylamine end groups were prepared by high vacuum anionic polymerization techniques using
3-dimethylaminopropyllithium as the initiator. The amine group was reacted with 2-cholesteryl-2-oxo-1,3,2-dioxaphospholane
to provide polymer chains having end zwitterionic groups chemically connected with cholesterol. The association behavior of
these end-functionalized polymers was studied in cyclohexane by low angle laser light scattering, dynamic light scattering,
and viscometry. The aggregation numbers, N
w were found to decrease by increasing the molecular weight of the precursor polymer, due to excluded volume repulsions. The
ability of cholesterol to form liquid crystal mesophases facilitated the association process leading to higher N
w values. The hydrodynamic behavior of the aggregates was similar to that of star polymers. The dependence of the N
w values on the molecular weight of the base polymer, the polydispersity of the associates and the absence of critical micelle
concentration, cmc are compatible with the linear head-packing model.
Received 29 April 2002 and Received in final form 13 November 2002 Published online: 11 March 2003 相似文献
10.
Higgins AM Sferrazza M Jones RA Jukes PC Sharp JS Dryden LE Webster J 《The European physical journal. E, Soft matter》2002,8(2):137-143
We investigate the dynamics of spinodal dewetting in liquid-liquid polymer systems. Dewetting of poly(methyl-methacrylate)
(PMMA) thin films on polystyrene (PS) “substrates” is followed in situ using neutron reflectivity. By following the development of roughness at the PS/PMMA interface and the PMMA surface we extract
characteristic growth times for the dewetting process. These characteristic growth times are measured as a function of the
molecular weight of the two polymers. By also carrying out experiments in the regime where the dynamics are independent of
the PS molecular weight, we are able to use dewetting to probe the scaling of the PMMA thin film viscosity with temperature
and molecular weight. We find that this scaling reflects bulk behaviour. However, absolute values are low compared to bulk
viscosities, which we suggest may be due in part to slippage at the polymer/polymer interface.
Received 25 June 2001 and Received in final form 5 December 2001 相似文献
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We investigate the drift of an end-labeled telehelic polymer chain in a frozen disordered medium under the action of a constant
force applied to the one end of the macromolecule by means of an off-lattice bead spring Monte Carlo model. The length of
the polymers N is varied in the range 8 < N < 128, and the obstacle concentration in the medium C is varied from zero up to the percolation threshold C≈ 0.75. For field intensities below a C-dependent critical field strength B
c, where jamming effects become dominant, we find that the conformational properties of the drifting chains can be interpreted
as described by a scaling theory based on Pincus blobs. The variation of drag velocity with C in this interval of field intensities is qualitatively described by the law of Mackie-Meares. The threshold field intensity
B
c itself is found to decrease linearly with C.
Received 20 August 2001 and Received in final form 19 November 2001 相似文献
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Castelnovo M Bowles RK Reiss H Gelbart WM 《The European physical journal. E, Soft matter》2003,10(2):191-197
We consider the problem of inserting a stiff chain into a colloidal suspension of particles that interact with it through
excluded volume forces. The free energy of insertion is associated with the work of creating a cavity devoid of colloid and
sufficiently large to accommodate the chain. The corresponding work per unit length is the force that resists the entry of
the chain into the colloidal suspension. In the case of a hard sphere fluid, this work can be calculated straightforwardly
within the scaled particle theory; for solutions of flexible polymers, on the other hand, we employ simple scaling arguments.
The forces computed in these ways are shown, for nanometer chain and colloid diameters, to be of the order of tens of pN for solution volume fractions of a few tenths. These magnitudes are argued to be important for biophysical processes such
as the ejection of DNA from viral capsids into the cell cytoplasm.
Received 18 December 2002 Published online: 16 April 2003
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We use large-scale Monte Carlo simulations to test scaling theories for the electrostatic persistence length l
e of isolated, uniformly charged polymers with Debye-Hückel intrachain interactions in the limit where the screening length
κ-1 exceeds the intrinsic persistence length of the chains. Our simulations cover a significantly larger part of the parameter
space than previous studies. We observe no significant deviations from the prediction l
e∝κ-2 by Khokhlov and Khachaturian which is based on applying the Odijk-Skolnick-Fixman theories of electrostatic bending rigidity
and electrostatically excluded volume to the stretched de Gennes-Pincus-Velasco-Brochard polyelectrolyte blob chain. A linear
or sublinear dependence of the persistence length on the screening length can be ruled out. We show that previous results
pointing into this direction are due to a combination of excluded-volume and finite chain length effects. The paper emphasizes
the role of scaling arguments in the development of useful representations for experimental and simulation data.
Received 12 February 2002 相似文献
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Spontaneous thermal expansion of nematic elastomers 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
We study the monodomain (single-crystal) nematic elastomer materials, all side-chain siloxane polymers with the same mesogenic
groups and crosslinking density, but differing in the type of crosslinking. Increasing the proportion of long di-functional
segments of main-chain nematic polymer, acting as network crosslinking, results in dramatic changes in the uniaxial equilibrium
thermal expansion on cooling from the isotropic phase. At higher concentration of main chains their behaviour dominates the
elastomer properties. At low concentration of main-chain material, we detect two distinct transitions at different temperatures,
one attributed to the main-chain, the other to the side-chain component. The effective uniaxial anisotropy of nematic rubber,
r(T) = / proportional to the effective nematic order parameter Q(T), is given by an average of the two components and thus reflects the two-transition nature of thermal expansion. The experimental
data is compared with the theoretical model of ideal nematic elastomers; applications in high-amplitude thermal actuators
are discussed in the end.
Received 25 June 2001 and Received in final form 29 September 2001 相似文献
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S. Kutter E.M. Terentjev 《The European Physical Journal B - Condensed Matter and Complex Systems》2001,21(3):455-462
Twist-storing polymers respond with elastic energy penalty to coherent or random twisting along the local chain axis away
from its equilibrium, which can be straight (as in “ribbons”) or helical (as in DNA and other biopolymers). Here we study
the equilibrium conformation of such polymers, focusing on the thermodynamic balance between twist and writhe, resulting from
the competition between the random coil entropy and the potential energy stored in superhelical portions of the polymer chain.
Two macroscopic variables characterise such a chain, the end-to-end distance R and the link number Lk, which is a topological invariant of a given polymer with clamped ends. We find that with increasing link number Lk, the chain accommodates its excess twist in growing plectonemes, unless forced out of this state by stretching its end-to-end
distance R. We calculate the force-extension relation, which exhibits crossovers between different deformation regimes.
Received 16 November 2000 and Received in final form 6 February 2001 相似文献
16.
J. Horbach W. Kob K. Binder 《The European Physical Journal B - Condensed Matter and Complex Systems》2001,19(4):531-543
We present the results of extensive molecular dynamics computer simulations in which the high frequency dynamics of silica,
i.e. for frequencies ν > 0.5 THz, is investigated in the viscous liquid state as well as in the glass state. We characterize the
properties of high frequency sound modes by analyzing J
l(q,ν) and J
t(q,ν), the longitudinal and transverse current correlation function, respectively. For wave-vectors q > 0.4 ?-1 the spectra are sitting on top of a flat background. The dynamic structure factor S(q,ν) exhibits for q > 0.23 ?-1 a boson peak which is located nearly independent of q around 1.7 THz and for which the intensity scales approximately linearly with temperature. We show that the low frequency
part of the boson peak is mainly due to the elastic scattering of transverse acoustic modes with frequencies around 1 THz.
The strength of this scattering depends on q and is largest around q = 1.7 ?-1, the location of the first sharp diffraction peak in the static structure factor. By studying S(q,ν) for different system sizes we show that strong finite size effects are present in the low frequency part of the boson
peak in that for small systems part of its intensity is missing. We discuss the consequences of these finite size effects
for the structural relaxation.
Received 27 June 2000 and Received in final form 9 January 2001 相似文献
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We study the O(N) symmetric linear sigma-model at finite temperature as the low-energy effective models of quantum chromodynamics (QCD) using
the Cornwall-Jackiw-Tomboulis (CJT) effective action for composite operators. It has so far been claimed that the Nambu-Goldstone
theorem is not satisfied at finite temperature in this framework unless the large-N limit in the O(N) symmetry is taken. We show that this is not the case. The pion is always massless below the critical temperature, if one
determines the propagator within the form such that the symmetry of the system is conserved, and defines the pion mass as
the curvature of the effective potential. We use a regularization for the CJT effective potential in the Hartree approximation,
which is analogous to the renormalization of auxiliary fields. A numerical study of the Schwinger-Dyson equation and the gap
equation is carried out including the thermal and quantum loops. We point out a problem in the derivation of the sigma meson
mass without quantum correction at finite temperature. A problem about the order of the phase transition in this approach
is also discussed.
Received: 21 June 2000 / Accepted: 13 September 2000 相似文献
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J. Benlliure P. Armbruster M. Bernas C. Böckstiegel S. Czajkowski C. Donzaud H. Geissel A. Heinz C. Kozhuharov P. Dessagne G. Münzenberg M. Pfützner C. Stéphan K.-H. Schmidt K. Sümmerer W. Schwab L. Tassan-Got B. Voss 《The European Physical Journal A - Hadrons and Nuclei》1998,2(2):193-198
Projectile fragmentation of 238U in a lead target was investigated at a bombarding energy of 750 A MeV. Isotopic production cross sections of about 250 different projectile fragments in the element range Z= 30–53 were measured with the FRagment Separator (FRS). The magnetic selection and the kinematical analysis of the measured
isotopes allowed to disentangle fission and fragmentation residues. The mass loss of these residues indicates a violent collision
where a large amount of energy is dissipated. The position of the fragmentation corridor defined by the measured residues
was used to determine an effective proton-evaporation barrier.
Received: 3 October 1997 / Revised version: 27 February 1998 相似文献
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The ill-posed linear inverse problems, characterised by Fredholm integral equations of the first kind, are encountered in
many areas of science and technology. This type of problems present some loss of information under the inversion process.
The loss of information often makes the inversion process very difficult. Magnetic force microscopy (MFM) is a technique where
problems related to loss of information occur. Work is presented here to understand what can be measured by the magnetic force
microscope. A simple model is constructed, where the magnetic tip is approximated by a point dipole. Given the force F() acting on the dipole tip, we attempt to determine the magnetization distributlon in a thin ferromagnetic film, M(). This calculation should be interesting due to the rapidiy growing interest in magnetic thin films and magnetic multilayers.
Received 3 December 2001 and Received in final form 11 March 2002 相似文献
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H. Barentzen 《The European Physical Journal B - Condensed Matter and Complex Systems》2001,24(2):197-209
An analytic study is presented of the E⊗e Jahn-Teller (JT) polaron, consisting of a mobile eg electron linearly coupled to the local eg normal vibrations of a periodic array of octahedral complexes. Due to the linear coupling, the parity operator and the angular momentum operator commute with the JT part and cause a twofold degeneracy of each JT eigenvalue. This degeneracy is lifted by the anisotropic
hopping term. The Hamiltonian is then mapped onto a new Hilbert space, which is isomorphic to an eigenspace of belonging to a fixed angular momentum eigenvalue j > 0. In this representation, the Hamiltonian depends explicitly on j and decomposes into a Holstein term and a residual JT interaction. While the ground state of the JT polaron is shown to belong
to the sector j = 1/2, the Holstein polaron is obtained for the “unphysical” value j = 0. The new Hamiltonian is then subjected to a variational treatment, yielding the dispersion relations and effective masses
for both kinds of polarons. The calculated polaron masses are in remarkably good agreement with recent quantum Monte Carlo
data. The possible relevance of our results to the magnetoresistive manganite perovskites is briefly discussed.
Received 6 July 2001 相似文献