Efficient terahertz coupling lens based on planar photonic crystals on silicon on insulator

We present a promising coupling device, namely, a terahertz (THz) planar photonic crystal (PhC) lens based on the effective refractive-index contrast between the PhC and the surrounding unpatterned area. Three-dimensional finite-difference time-domain calculations show a 90% power transfer from a 100-microm silicon waveguide to a 10-microm waveguide, and 45% coupling efficiency is confirmed experimentally. These results demonstrate the utility of the PhC lens as an effective approach to coupling into PhC THz circuits.     

Influence of ion bombardment on growth and properties of PLD created DLC films

A hybrid PLD system with ion bombardment of films was developed. Growing DLC films were modified during the laser deposition (10 J?cm^?2) by argon ions with energy in the range from 40 eV to 210 eV and cathode current of 0.15 A and 0.5 A. The content of sp² “graphitic” and sp³ “diamond” bonds was measured using XPS. Sp³ bonds changed from 60 % to 81 %. We found the highest sp³ content for energy of 40 eV. Hardness (and reduced Young’s modulus) were determined by nanoindentation and reached 49 GPa (277 GPa). Film adhesion was studied using the scratch test and was up to 14 N for titanium substrates. Relations among deposition conditions and measured properties are presented.     

Magnetic resonance imaging of rigid polymers at elevated temperatures with SPRITE

Magnetic resonance imaging has rarely been applied to rigid polymeric materials, due primarily to the strong dipolar coupling and short signal lifetimes inherent in these materials. SPRITE (single point ramped imaging withT ₁ enhancement) (B. J. Balcom, R. P. MacGregor, S. D. Beyea, D. P. Green, R. L. Armstrong, T. W. Bremner: J. Magn. Reson. A123, 131–134, 1996) is particularly well suited to imaging solid materials. With SPRITE, the only requirement is thatT ₂^* be long enough so that the signal can be phase-encoded. The minimum phase encoding time is limited by the maximum gradient strength available and by the instrument deadtime. At present this is usually tens of microseconds and will only improve with refinements in technology. We have used the SPRITE sequence in conjunction with raising the sample temperature to obtain images of rigid polymers that have largely frustrated conventional imaging methods. This approach provides a straightforward and reliable method for imaging a class of samples that, up until now, have been very difficult to image.     

μSR in oxygen deficient YBa2Cu3O x (6.5⩽x⩽7.0)

A systematic μSR study of the local magnetic field distribution in a series of oxygen deficient YBa₂Cu₃O _x samples with 6.5⩽x⩽7.0 is reported. Special attention was given to perform the experiments under the same conditions, so that the oxygen content of the measured samples was the only parameter varied. The behavior of the depolarization rate σ as a function of the oxygen contentx was found to have strong similarities with the behavior of the critical temperatureT _c as a function ofx. In particular, two step-like increases of σ were observed abovex=6.7 and 6.9. The temperature dependence of the normalized depolarization rate σ(T)/σ(0) is well described by the two-fluid model forx⩾6.781(1) and clearly deviates from this behavior forx⩽6.704(1). Our results are compared to those obtained by other groups.     

The luminescence efficiency of YAG: Ce phosphors

The luminescence intensity of Yttrium aluminium garnet activated by the Ce³⁺ (YAGCe³⁺) under cathode-ray excitation depends on the preparation method and content of some dopants. Samples containing Fe, Pt, Ir or some colour centre, respectively, show relatively low luminescence. The maximum luminescence intensity was obtained with the Czochralski method grown single crystals in 98% Ar+2% H₂ atmosphere which were sensitized by oxygen annealing followed by treatment at 1500 °C in molybdenum container using a wet hydrogen atmosphere.     

Fluid phase equilibrium studies on model substances for supercritical fluid extraction with CO2 up to 100 MPa

Abstract

Multicomponent fluid phase equilibrium data are of increasing interest for applications in Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) where compressed supercritical gases are used for the extraction of low-volatile substances (e.g. caffeine from coffee and tea, hops etc.). Sometimes so-called moderator substances have to be added in order to increase solvent power and/or selectivity. Systematic measurements on a four-component system of the type CO₂ + fatty alcohol (e.g. 1-do-decanol) + alkane (e.g. hexadecane) as a function of the amount of moderator added were performed at 393 K and at pressures from 10 to 100 MPa in an analytical high-pressure cell. Separation factors calculated from the p,T,w/,w, “data are presented and discussed.     

Das Auflösungsvermögen des Szintiscanners “Szintitest” bei der Nierenszintigraphie

Der vom VEB Vakutronik WIB Dresden hergestellete Szintiscanner “Szintitites” wird auf seine Einsatzmöglichlichkeit für die Nierenszintigraphic geprüft. Dazu werden Szintigramme von Modellen aufgenommen, die in ihren Impulsdichten in der Gröβenordnung liegen, wie sie nach Applikation von 300 500µCi¹³¹ J-Hippuran über den Nieren und dem anderen Gewebe der Patienten gefunden werden. Zum Einsatz kommt dabei der Konuskollimator mit einer Apertur von 12 mm. Die besser auflösenden 9- und 19- Kanal-Kollimatoren scheiden für die Nierenszintigraphie mit dem “Szintitest” aus, da ihre Effektivität zu gering ist. Die Einflüsse der Abtastgeschwindigkeit, einer bestimmten Untergrundzählrate und eines variablen Abstandes zwischen Scanner und Objekt werden untersucht. Dabei zeigt sich, daβ ein Körperoberfläche, nicht erreicht werden kann. Das Auflösungsvermögen als 2 cm auch im günstigsten Fall von etwa 8 cm Abstand von der Nierenoberfläche, d. h. 2 4 cm von der Köperoberfläche, nicht werden kann. Das Auflösungsvermögen verschlechtert sich dagegen noch je nach Abstand und Untergrun von 2 auf 3 cm.