The structure of the mixed OH + H2O overlayer on Pt[111

The structure of the mixed p(3 x 3)-(3OH + 3H2O) phase on Pt[111] has been investigated by low-energy electron diffraction-IV structure analysis. The OH + H2O overlayer consists of hexagonal rings of coplanar oxygen atoms interlinked by hydrogen bonds. Lateral shifts of the O atoms away from atop sites result in different O-O separations and hexagons with only large separations (2.81 and 3.02 angstroms) linked by hexagons with alternating separations of 2.49 and 2.813.02 angstroms. This unusual pattern is consistent with a hydrogen-bonded network in which water is adsorbed in cyclic rings separated by OH in a p(3 x 3) structure. The top-most two layers of the Pt atoms relax inwards with respect to the clean surface and both show vertical buckling of up to 0.06 angstroms. In addition, significant shifts away from the lateral bulk positions have been found for the second layer of Pt atoms.     

Equivalent bare optical potentials in heavy-ion inelastic scattering

The equivalent bare optical potentials have been calculated for the inelastic scattering of ¹⁶O and ¹³C by ⁴⁰Ca at 60 and 68 MeV, respectively. The potentials obtained are quite consistent with those found phenomenologically by coupled-channels calculations. The shape of the bare potential is interpreted by showing the significant contribution of the nuclear—Coulomb cross term.     

Billet expansion as a mechanism for noise production in impact forming machines

In this paper a new mechanism for the production of impulsive noise in impact forming machines is proposed; namely the sudden radial expansion of the billet at the instant of impact. First of all a mathematical model of a forging machine is described which, though simplified in order to render it amenable to calculation, contains the essential features necessary for a realistic calculation of the sound pulse. A theory then is developed which enables the sound pulse to be computed given the rate of expansion of the billet surface.It is shown that the main part of the pulse from this source is produced during the first few microseconds of impact, the remaining few milliseconds of impact time producing a relatively small pulse. It being assumed, then, that the acceleration of the billet surface is essentially a delta function, the sound pulse produced by such an acceleration is computed and shown to constitute a significant part of the peak pressure measured. Finally the variation of pulse height with billet dimensions and impact velocity are given.     

Improved continuous wave frequency modulated sonars with aural displays

This paper discusses methods for reducing the effects of the reset hiatus and wavelength related variations in received signal strength on the aural displays produced by simple continuous wave frequency modulated sonars. Two techniques that have been developed for reducing the effects of signal phase and amplitude discontinuities are described. As a practical example of the improved performance afforded by one of these techniques, a novel short range sonar for examining cardiovascular structures is discussed in detail.     

Volume integrals of proton absorbing optical potentials

The results of many phenomenological analyses of proton elastic scattering by nuclei are analysed, and the volume integrals of the absorbing parts are found to show systematic trends in general accord with the theoretical calculations of Jeukenne, Lejeune and Mahaux.