Preliminary investigations of ultrasound induced acoustic streaming using particle image velocimetry

Particle image velocimetry was used to investigate ultrasound-induced acoustic streaming in a system for the enhanced uptake of substances from the aquatic medium into fish. Four distinct regions of the induced streaming in the system were observed and measured. One of the regions was identified as an preferential site for substance uptake, where the highest velocities in proximity to the fish surface were measured. A positive linear relationship was found between the ultrasound intensity and the maximum streaming velocity, where a unitless geometric factor, specific to the system, was calculated for correcting the numerical relationship between the two parameters. The results are part of a comprehensive study aimed at improving mass transdermal administrations of substances (e.g. vaccines, hormones) into fish from the aquatic medium.     

Experimental and numerical investigations on the interactions of volatile flame and char combustion of a coal particle

The model that takes chemical reactions, heat and mass transfers in the boundary layer of the particle into account simultaneously, is developed for simulating the combustion of a pulverized coal particle. The FTIR in situ temperature-measurements and the comparison between numerical simulations for the pulverized coal and the devolatilized char show that the volatile flame induces the combustion of the primary product of surface oxidation CO. Due to the influence of volatile flame, the char particle can be ignited at temperature lower than its heterogeneous ignition temperature, which elucidates the physical essence of joint hetero-homogeneous ignition mode discovered by Jüntgen.     

Experimental investigations on a toroidal screw pinch

High-β Deuterium plasmas in a temperature range of 0.1–1 keV were produced in the fast toroidal screw pinch experiment ISAR IV (B _max≈33 kG,I _{z max}≈100–150 kA, coil diameter 12 cm, aspect ratio 5). The experimentally determined growth rates of the appearing instabilities—especially them=1 mode—are compared with two simple models and a more exact numerical calculation. This comparison and direct measurements of the magnetic field distribution show that the constant pitch model of Bobeldijk¹ is a suitable first approximation for the normal screw pinch. Using a delay of thez and θ-bank as a first simple method of field programming this constant pitch profil could be varied in different directions. The results are discussed in more detail and confirm the theoretical picture of stability behaviour of the high-β screw pinch.     

Experimental investigations on neutron emission from projectile-impacted deuterated solids

Deuterated polycrystalline solids (LiD, TiD_x and PdD_x, etc.) were impacted by nylon projectiles of < 1 km/s velocity to look for and characterize possible neutron emissions from fracto-fusion type reactions. Emission of < 100 neutrons from impacted 6–8 mm size lithium deuteride samples is inferred by monitoring signals from a bank of BF₃ detectors in various ways.     

单空泡溃灭辐射噪声的实验研究

对空泡在自由面或固壁面附近溃灭辐射噪声的规律进行了实验研究,不仅讨论了自由面及固壁面对辐射噪声的影响,还讨论了空泡中心距边界面的距离对辐射噪声的影响。其中空泡是应用调Q-YAG脉冲激光器产生,该方法在国内尚属首次,得到的实验结果与经典Vogel激光实验结果及作者的数值结果相吻合。     

椭球粒子烟雾浓度对激光偏振度影响的实验研究

以斯托克斯矢量理论为基础,通过搭建偏振传输半实物模拟装置进行模拟实验,观测激光在模拟环境(不同浓度的椭球粒子在非均匀分布状态)下偏振度(degree of polarization, DOP)的变化。实验选取灵芝孢子碳化粉末作为椭球粒子的实验对象,通过烟雾机将椭球粒子形成不同浓度的烟雾,研究入射波长为532 nm、671 nm的激光在0°、+45°、90°的线偏振光以及左旋圆偏振光经过模拟环境后偏振度(DOP)的变化情况。实验结果表明:入射偏振光随着烟雾浓度的增大,偏振度呈下降趋势;3种入射线偏振光随浓度增大降幅不尽相同,没有明显的规律可循;不同波长低浓度烟雾时,线偏振光与圆偏振光的偏振度下降幅度大抵相同,大约为3%左右;随着烟雾浓度的增大,线偏振光的偏振度表现出不同程度的下降,可达20%,圆偏振光的偏振度仅下降5%,表现出了较好的保偏能力。     

Experimental investigations on plasticized PMMA/PVA polymer blend electrolytes

Blend based polymer electrolytes composed of poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), poly(vinylalcohol) (PVA) and LiClO₄ are prepared using solvent casting technique. The polymer films are characterized by XRD and FTIR studies to determine the molecular environment for the conducting ions. These polymer films have been investigated in terms of ionic conductivity using the results of impedance studies. The influence of the blend composition on the electrochemical behaviour is also discussed. The highest room temperature conductivity obtained for the film consisting of PMMA, PVA, LiClO₄ and DMP is 0.06×10⁻³ S/cm at 303 K. The PMMA-PVA blend based polymer electrolytes look very desirable and promising for lithium battery applications.     

Experimental and theoretical investigations on sonoluminescence under dual frequency conditions

The multibubble sonoluminescence (MBSL) intensities from water exposed to the simultaneous ultrasonic irradiation from 20 kHz (fixed at 6.3 W) and 355 kHz (variable power) ultrasound sources have been compared to the MBSL from the individual ultrasound sources under the same power conditions. A synergistic enhancement of the sonoluminescence (SL) signal, >30-fold, at low powers (4.6 W) of the higher frequency was observed. At a higher acoustic power level (15.8 W) the dual frequency operation produced a decrease in the SL signal. These results are in agreement with previously reported data [P. Ciuti, N.V. Dezhkunov, A. Francescutto, F. Calligaris, F. Sturman, Ultrasonics Sonochem. 10 (2003) 337; N.V. Dezhkunov, J. Eng. Phys. Therm. 76 (2003) 142] under similar experimental conditions. Numerical single bubble (SB) dynamics calculations have been used to help interpret the experimental results. It is suggested that the observed effects are caused by a combination of changes to the peak collapse temperature of individual bubbles as well as to changes in the active bubble population.     

Experimental investigations of three laser-induced synchronized bubbles

Herein, we investigated experimentally the dynamics of three laser-induced, same-sized, symmetrically aligned, and synchronized bubbles. Three synchronized laser beams split from the same beam using a Diffractive Optical Element splitter were focused on water, and then we obtained three bubbles. Another nanosecond laser pulse was used to probe the bubbles to obtain shadowgraphs. The exact delay of the excited and detected light was controlled using a delay generator. The results revealed that the maximum volumes of bubbles in arrays decrease as the normalized distance falls, while the lifetimes and translation increase. It was explained by the interaction between the acoustic radiation of bubbles and the surrounding bubbles. The shrinkage of linear bubble arrays exists an anomaly. The center bubbles were stretched, to ellipsoid, stick, even fractured, by the peripheral bubbles. The closer they are, the more distinct is the above phenomenon. However, when the normalized distance was sufficiently small, instead of being stretched, the center bubbles were compressed to disk shape and thus shrank with the whole array. Finally, the dependence of the distance on the energy transfer of the bubble system is also discussed.     

Experimental investigations of a new TGBC mesophase

We report on optical and structural X-ray studies on a smectic C twist grain boundary phase (TGB) of a pure liquid crystalline material. It is shown that this TGB phase, which exists over a large range of temperature, is definitely different from previously reported and predicted TGB phases. The two main experimental features are: (i) the observation in planar geometry of an optical texture exhibiting a square grid pattern, and (ii) the detection of a broad Bragg ring in reciprocal space instead of one (TGB) or two (TGB) sharp rings. We suggest a few possible tracks that can be explored to understand the complex structure of this new phase. Received 25 January 1999     

Experimental investigations of positron differential elastic scattering

A review of recent elastic differential cross section (DCS) measurements for positronatom scattering is presented. Most of the earlier measurements are relative DCS determinations which only enable the shapes of DCS curves (versus angle at a given energy) to be compared with theory, while the most recent efforts in Bielefeld and Detroit are directed toward determining absolute DCS values such that magnitudes as well as shapes can be compared with theory. For positron-argon scattering, reasonable agreement has been found between experiment and theory at 300 eV and below 9 eV, while between these energies, significant differences exist, which raises interesting questions concerning possible cross-channel-coupling effects where other scattering channels (e.g. positronium formation and/or ionization) may be having appreciable effects on the elastic scattering channel.     

Experimental investigations on a branched tube model in magnetic drug targeting

Magnetic drug targeting (MDT) has been established as a promising technique for tumour treatment. Due to its high targeting efficiency unwanted side effects are considerably reduced, since drug-loaded nanoparticles are concentrated within a target region due to the influence of a magnetic field. This work presents experimental results that are based on systematic quantitative measurements on a branched tube model as a model system for a blood vessel supplying a tumour. The systematic measurements are summarized in novel drug targeting maps, combining e.g. the net amount of targeted nanoparticles, the magnetic volume force and also the position of the magnet. The model, the injection procedure and the ferrofluid are chosen close to the parameters of a medical application. This will allow transfer of the results to future medical investigations. This work will present a targeting map, where the concentration of the injected ferrofluid is in the range of experiments with an ex vivo bovine artery model.     

翼型绕流电磁控制的实验和数值研究

分布在弱电介质溶液中的电磁力(Lorentz力)，可以有效地控制边界层的流动.利用以转动水槽为主的实验系统和基于双时间步Roe格式的数值方法，对翼型绕流的电磁控制进行了实验和数值研究.结果表明，对于一定攻角的翼型，电磁力可以控制其绕流形态.当电磁力方向与流动方向相同时，可以抑制分离，消除涡街，其效果与减小攻角类似.当电磁力的方向与流动方向相反时，可在流场中形成大涡组成的涡街，增强流体的混合能力，其效果与增大攻角类似.     

Experimental investigations on gain and maximum output of the He-Ne laser

The influence of homogeneous and inhomogeneous line broadening on gain saturation, optimum decoupling and output power of the He-Ne laser is investigated experimentally. It is shown that both types of broadening are present, and that the output power is essentially determined by the homogeneous part if the gas pressure is chosen for maximum output. Experimental results are obtained forλ=0.633 μ andλ=1.15 μ and tubes of different diameters and lengths.     

翼型绕流电磁控制的实验和数值研究

分布在弱电介质溶液中的电磁力(Lorentz力),可以有效地控制边界层的流动.利用以转动水槽为主的实验系统和基于双时间步Roe格式的数值方法,对翼型绕流的电磁控制进行了实验和数值研究.结果表明,对于一定攻角的翼型,电磁力可以控制其绕流形态.当电磁力方向与流动方向相同时,可以抑制分离,消除涡街,其效果与减小攻角类似.当电磁力的方向与流动方向相反时,可在流场中形成大涡组成的涡街,增强流体的混合能力,其效果与增大攻角类似. 关键词： 电磁力 翼型绕流 流体控制     

大功率调制气流声源阵列的相干合成实验研究

完成了调制气流声源阵列的相干合成实验. 提出了利用主动相位控制方法实现调制气流声源阵列相干合成的思路, 介绍了基于随机并行梯度下降算法的声源阵列相干合成的原理. 对利用该算法实现声源阵列的相干合成进行了数值模拟, 完成了双调制气流声源阵列在远场的相干合成实验, 并给出算法参数的合理设置方案. 实验结果显示, 基频成分的相干合成效果明显, 算法收敛时测点处的声压级相比单源发射增加了4 dB, 接近于各单源功率谱中基频成分相干合成、其他频率成分非相干合成的结果; 结果表明实验中算法能够有效控制各调制气流声源辐射声波的相位, 取得了明显的相干合成效果. 关键词： 调制气流声源 相干合成 随机并行梯度下降 高阶谐波     

半导体泵浦铷蒸气激光器出光实验

针对中心波长780 nm的商用连续波半导体激光器,使用斩波器将连续激光变为脉冲输出形式,用2400 line/mm的平面全息光栅搭建Littrow外腔将线宽压窄至0.2 nm以下。采用透镜组对线宽压窄后的半导体激光进行光束整形,半导体激光经线宽压窄和光束整形后,经透镜聚焦进长约8 mm的铷蒸气泡进行半导体泵浦碱金属激光实验。首次出光得到17.5 mW的基模线偏振铷激光;在最新的改进实验中,半导体泵浦铷激光输出功率已达到2.8 W。