ESR spectra of the OD radical in the 2Π32, J = 32 state, v = 0–5 levels

The paramagnetic resonance absorption spectrum of the OD radical in the excited vibrational levels up to v = 5 of the ground ${}^2\text{Π}{}_{\mathrm{<mtext>3</mtext><mtext>2</mtext>}}$, $\text{J =}\text{3}\text{2}$ state has been observed at X-band frequencies. The theory of the Zeeman effect of a paramagnetic ²Π state of a light diatomic molecule has been applied to analyze the spectrum. The Λ-doubling frequencies, the molecular g factors, coefficients of the second order Zeeman effect, and the hyperfine interaction constants were determined for each of the vibrational levels. The experimental results agree reasonably well with the values calculated from (a) optical data and (b) ab initio data. The experimental determinations are still much better than theoretical calculations.     

Decay of90m,g Rb

The decay of mass separated⁹⁰Rb has been studied usingβ,γ and conversion electron spectrometers in single and coincidence modes. The half-lives of the ground state and the isomeric level have been confirmed to be 162± 3 and 258±4 s, respectively. Theγ-rays from the decays of ground state and metastable state have been identified by measuring the decay of individual photopeaks using Ge(Li) detectors. The multipolarity of the 106.6 keV isomeric transition has been determined to beM3. Separate decay schemes of the ground and metastable states are presented. The levels of⁹⁰Sr are discussed in terms of the available experimental and theoretical information. Radioactivity.^90m,gRb [from²³⁸U(p, f)]; measuredT _1/2,E _γ,I _γ,γ—γ coin,I _ce,cc,E _β deduced logft,⁹⁰Sr levels, mass separated⁹⁰Rb.     

A measurement of the lifetimes of Ξ0 and Λ hyperons

The mean lifetimes of the Λ and Ξ⁰ hyperons have been measured in a short neutral beam at the CERN Proton Synchrotron. Λ and Ξ⁰ decays have been identified by measuring their decay products in a magnetic spectrometer and in a lead glass hodoscope. The experimental results, based on 53 000 Λ decays and 6300 Ξ⁰ decays are

From the result for τ_Ξ⁰ together with existing data on τ_Ξ^? we obtain a violation of the $\text{ΔI =}\text{1}\text{2}$ rule in non-leptonic Ξ decays.     

Real‐Time Measurement of the Size Distribution of Diesel Exhaust Particles using a Portable 4‐stage Electrical Low Pressure Impactor

For this study, a 4 stage electrical low pressure impactor was designed to measure the real‐time size distribution of diesel particulate matter (DPM). For the performance evaluation, sodium chloride (NaCl) particles and dioctyl sebacate (DOS) particles were used. After evaluating the collection efficiency of each stage of the impactor, the size distributions of test particles were estimated using electrical current data and their inversion algorithm, and this was found to agree with the results obtained by a scanning mobility particle sizer (SMPS). For measurement of DPM, a common‐rail direct injection (CRDI) diesel engine, for engine speeds of 1,200 rpm and 1,500 rpm at 2.7 kgf·m, was used. Therefore, it was found that the size distribution of the DPM could be easily obtained, with the currents measured by the impactor and the data inversion algorithm, in less than 5 seconds. Furthermore, the effective density of the DPM could be obtained using the calculated results and the SMPS data.     

Micromorphology of epicuticular wax structures of the garden strawberry leaves by electron microscopy: Syntopism and polymorphism

Ultrastructural aspects of leaf epicuticular wax structures were investigated in the garden strawberry Fragaria × ananassa by scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Both the adaxial and abaxial surfaces of two cultivars (Maehyang and Red Pearl) were collected and subjected to surface observations and ultrathin sections. The most prominent leaf epicuticular wax structures included membraneous platelets and angular rodlets. Most wax platelets were membraneous, and appeared to protrude from the surface at an acute angle. Angular rodlets were usually bent and had rather distinct facets in the abaxial surface of the two cultivars. Membraneous platelets were predominant on the adaxial surface of Maehyang, whereas the adaxial surface of Red Pearl was characterized by angular rodlets. However, both cultivars possessed angular rodlets on the abaxial surface, simultaneously. The combination of air-drying without vacuum and in-lens imaging of secondary electron signals with a field emission gun could impart the superb resolution at low electron dose with minimal specimen shrinkage. In vertical profiles of the leaf epidermis, epicuticular waxes were observed above the cuticle layer, and measured approximately as 50 nm in thickness. The natural epicuticular waxes were seemingly mixtures of electron-dense microfibrils, and heterogeneous in shape on ultrathin sections. Distinct crystal-like strata could be hardly discernable in the wax structures. These results suggest that the garden strawberry has the nature of syntopism within one plant and polymorphism within the same species in the formation and occurrence of leaf epicuticular waxes.     

MR microscopy of micron scale structures

Magnetic resonance (MR) microscopy of up to 1–5-μm resolutions have been reported previously. The tested phantom structures, however, had widths one order of magnitude bigger than the reported resolutions, e.g., spherical beads or capillary tubes of tens-of-micron diameters or wall thicknesses have been imaged. In this study, we fabricated structures having a few micron widths on a silicon wafer and imaged them using our 1-μm-resolution MR microscopy at 14.1 T. Micron scale width structures were, for the first time, resolved by MR microscopy.     

Synthesis of Acyclic γ-Amino Mono-or Bisphosphonates Via Pentacovalent Oxaphosphorane Chemistry

Abstract

Geminal bisphosphonic acids and their salu have long been known to he effective inhibitors of bone resorption and mineralization. which arc common symptoms of diseases such as osteoporosis and Paget's disease [I]. Utilizing penlacovalent nxaphosphoranc chemistry, a variety of acyclic γ-amino mono- and bisphosphonates can be efficiently hynthesizcd. Hydrolysis of the P(V) oxaphospholenes, I and 2. followed by reductive amination [2] of the multing ketones, kds directly to the γ-amino mono and bisphosphonateh 5 and 6. The reaction of secondary amincs with ketones 3 and 4 are slow and low yielding. In reactions with ketones containing a bisphosphonatc. The primary product is the cyclic bisphosphonates. 7. Reactions of primary amines with ketones containing a mono-phosphonate M generally hencr, giving higher yields of the desired prcduct in a rhoncr rcaciion time. Syntheses of compounds, 9–11 were also performed (R₁ ? H, R₂ ? pentyl, cyclohexyl, benzyl, phenyl) in good yields.     

Detection of Chemical Warfare Nerve Agents via a Beckmann Fragmentation of Aldoxime

Abstract

A new (E)-pyrene-1-carbaldehyde O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl oxime 3 was synthesized for the detection of chemical warfare nerve agents, O-isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate (GB) and O-pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate (GD). ¹H NMR spectrum showed that the tert-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS) group was deprotected using TBAF and the oximate supernucleophile was made. Upon addition of chemical warfare agents (GB and GD) (50 mol%), the reaction was completely finished within 5 min and also the color change of reaction mixture was observed under a hand-held UV lamp with the naked eye.     

Polydipropylsiloxane Single Crystals

Polydipropylsiloxane single crystals, grown from a dilute n-butylacetate solution, were characterized by electron microscopy and by selected-area electron-beam diffraction techniques. The electron diffraction study shows that the growth face was parallel to the (100) plane. Fracture of single crystals parallel to the fold plane takes place during the electron diffraction examination to give ribbon like lamellae about 300 A wide and 80 A thick. Fracture normal to the fold plane was also observed.