Quantum transport in a time-dependent random potential with a finite correlation time

Using an earlier density matrix formalism in momentum space we study the motion of a particle in a time-dependent random potential with a finite correlation time τ, for 0 < t ? τ. Within this domain we consider two subdomains bounded by kinetic time scales (t _c ² = 2m? ^-1 c ², c ² = σ ², ξ ², σξ, with 2σ the width of an initial wavepacket and the correlation length of the gaussian potential fluctuations), where we obtain power law scaling laws for the effect of the random potential in the mean squared displacement 〈x ²〉 and in the mean kinetic energy 〈E _kin〉. At short times, ? min (t _σ ², 1/2t _ξ ²), 〈x ²〉 and 〈E _kin〉 scale classically as t ⁴ and t ², respectively. At intermediate times, t _σξ ? t ? 2t _σ ² and 1/2t _ξ ² ? t ? t _σξ, these quantities scale quantum mechanically as t ^3/2 and as √t, respectively. These results lie in the perspective of recent studies of the existence of (fractional) power law behavior of 〈x ²〉 and 〈E _kin〉 at intermediate times. We also briefly discuss the scaling laws for 〈x ²〉 and 〈E _kin〉 at short times in the case of spatially uncorrelated potential.     

Enantioselective recognition of a chiral quaternary ammonium ion by C3 symmetric cyclic hexapeptides

C3 Symmetric cyclic hexapeptides containing alternating L-proline and 3-aminobenzoic acid derivatives as subunits possess different affinities towards the two enantiomers of the N,N,N-trimethyl-1-phenylethyl ammonium cation.     

Surface plasmons at metal-vacuum and metal-dielectric interfaces

The hydrodynamic model of the electron gas is used to study the surface-plasmon dispersion relation for diffuse reflection of electrons at the surface. A previous treatment is generalized to the case of a metal bounded by a dielectric medium. The results obtained for the dispersion and for the Landau-damping are consistent with a recent analysis of ILEED data for Al.     

Determination of bismuth, cadmium and thallium in 33 international standard reference rocks by fractional distillation combined with flameless atomic absorption spectrometry

Summary The analysis of bismuth, cadmium and thallium in rock samples can be performed by flameless atomic absorption spectrometry, after separation and preconcentration by a volatilization technique. This method has the major advantage that small amounts of substance can be used with a minimum consumption of chemicals, so that sources of contamination are reduced. The detection limit for Bi and Tl is about 1 ppb and for Cd about 0.1 ppb in the rock. Depending on the content in the rock samples, the relative standard deviation is between 2 and 30%. Several attempts have been made to determine the yields of Bi, Cd and Tl from synthetic and natural samples.

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Bestimmung von Wismut, Cadmium und Thallium in 33 internationalen Standard-Gesteinsproben durch fraktionierte Destillation in Verbindung mit flammenloser AAS

Zusammenfassung Die Bestimmung von Wismut, Cadmium und Thallium in Gesteinen kann mit der flammenlosen Atomabsorptions-Spektroskopie nach verdampfungsanalytischer Abtrennung erfolgen. Die Verdampfungsnalyse hat den Vorteil, daß bei geringem Reagentienverbrauch kleine Mengen analysiert werden können. Die Gefahr der Einschleppung von Verunreinigungen wird erheblich vermindert. Die Nachweisgrenze bezogen auf die Probe beträgt für Wismut und Thallium ca. 1 ppb und für Cadmium ca. 0.1 ppb. In Abhängigkeit von der Konzentration liegt die relative Standardabweichung zwischen 2 und 30 %. An synthetischen und natürlichen Proben sind die Ausbeuten an diesen Elementen bestimmt worden.

     

Internal biokinetic behaviour of molybdenum in humans studied with stable isotopes as tracers

Although molybdenum is considered to be an essential trace metal for humans, the knowledge about its metabolism is rather limited. The present study was aimed at the assessment of biokinetics following intravenous injection of trace amounts of 95Mo or 96Mo into five healthy volunteers. In a total of 11 investigations, the plasma clearance up to eight hours and the urinary excretion for at least three days after the injection were evaluated. The tracer concentrations were determined by proton nuclear activation analysis in blood plasma and by thermal ionization mass spectrometry in urine samples respectively. In all subjects, the plasma clearance is much faster than expected from the literature. The data obtained for the plasma clearance of the tracer can reasonably be fitted by a two exponential equation. The half times of the fast component range between 4 and 70 minutes and for the slow component between 3 and 30 hours. The urinary excretion of the injected tracer seems also to be faster than expected and the fractions lost are higher for larger doses administered. For the smallest dose given, 34% of the injected tracer were excreted within one day whereas for the four times larger dose about 60% were lost. These findings on urinary excretion are in agreement with recently published results.     

Fractal Characterization of Wide Pore Range Catalysts: Application to Pd-Ag/SiO(2) Xerogels

Fractal analysis has been applied to characterize the structure of Pd-Ag/SiO(2) catalysts dried under vacuum (150 degrees C and 12 hPa) with different concentrations of Pd-Ag. Nitrogen adsorption-desorption, mercury porosimetry, and small-angle X-ray scattering measurements have been used. The different approaches to fractal analysis and their conditions of applicability are briefly described. Results are discussed in relation to those derived previously from classical interpretations. This analysis shows that Pd-Ag/SiO(2) xerogels exhibit a very open self-similar pore structure analogous to the structure of supercritically dried aerogels and that the micropore texture can be tailored by varying the silver content. Copyright 2000 Academic Press.