Interpolatory integration rules and orthogonal polynomials with varying weights

We investigate which types of asymptotic distributions can be generated by the knots of convergent sequences of interpolatory integration rules. It will turn out that the class of all possible distributions can be described exactly, and it will be shown that the zeros of polynomials that are orthogonal with respect to varying weight functions are good candidates for knots of integration rules with a prescribed asymptotic distribution.Research supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (AZ: Sta 299/4-2).     

Structuring of a plasma shell expanding into a magnetized plasma atsub-Alfvenic speed

The structuring of plasma shells expanding into a magnetized plasma at velocities less than the Alfven speed is considered. The structuring phenomenon is studied with hybrid simulations. The hybrid simulations are conducted for two characteristic parameter sets: one set representative of magnetized ion experiments and one set representative of unmagnetized ion experiment. A complementary theoretical study of structuring instabilities using nonlocal, two fluid theory is discussed. Under the conditions representative of the laser-target experiments, the simulation observed structuring with azimuthal wavelengths similar to those observed in the experiment. Fluid theory, on the other hand, predicts that the most rapidly growing azimuthal modes are much shorter than observations, a result consistent with previous theoretical analyses     

X-ray fluorescence in some rare earth and high Z elements excited by 661.6 keV γ-rays

The K-shell X-ray fluorescence cross sections are determined experimentally for 10 elements such as Pb, Hg, Ir, W, Lu, Tm, Dy, Tb, Gd and Nd at excitation energy of 661.6 keV associated with γ-rays of ¹³⁷Cs radioisotope. The technique employed involves the measurement of total intensity of fluorescent K X-rays that follow the photoeffect absorption of a known flux of γ-rays using a well type Nal(Tl) detector. The obtained results are compared with the available theoretical values and other measured values.     

Effect of d-limonene on the amounts of ethanol and indomethacin penetrated from aqueous gel ointments to rat skin.

The amounts of d-limonene, ethanol and indomethacin (IMC) which were transferred from aqueous gel ointments to the skin were determined in rats. The concentration of IMC in the skin correlated well with the plasma concentration of IMC percutaneously absorbed from the gel ointment. The increase of d-limonene concentration in the gel ointments was directly proportional to the accumulation of ethanol in the skin. The amount of ethanol in the skin was closely associated with the percutaneous absorption of IMC. As a possible mechanism for enhancement action of d-limonene and ethanol, it was considered that, at first, d-limonene penetrates into the skin under coexistence with ethanol and may change the barrier structure of the stratum corneum. The transfer of ethanol to the skin is thereby enhanced under the coexistence of d-limonene in the skin. Thus, the permeation of IMC can be promoted due to its affinity with ethanol.     

Der Einfluß von Grenzflächenerscheinungen auf den Stoffübergang und die Prozeßführung in Gegenstromkolonnen mit überkritischem CO2

Zusammenfassung Mittels des Einsatzes einer Hochdrucksichtzelle wurden Eigenschaften der Kontaktbereiche in Trennverfahren mit unterschiedlichen wäßrigen Lösungen und CO₂ unter hohen Drücken untersucht. Die Methode des hängenden Tropfens wurde zur Messung der Grenzflächenspannung bis zu Drücken von 280 bar angewandt. Der mit dem Druck abnehmende Verlauf weist nach der Gibbs'schen Theorie auf die Anreicherung von CO₂ in der Phasengrenze. Weiterhin wurde die für Packungskolonnen bedeutsame Feststoffbenetzung in Abhängigkeit von Druck und Oberflächenbeschaffenheit des Feststoffes untersucht. Der die Feststoffbenetzung charakterisierende Kontaktwinkel wurde mittels der Methode der gekippten Platte vermessen und ergab eine schlechtere Benetzung bei höheren Drücken und glatten Stahloberflächen.

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The effect of interfacial phenomena on mass transport and performance of separations in countercurrent columns with supercritical CO₂

Interfacial phenomena affecting countercurrent separation processes have been studied in systems containing aqueous solutions and CO₂ at elevated pressures by means of a high pressure optical cell. The pendant drop method was applied in order to measure the interfacial tension up to 280 bar. The decreasing course as a function of the pressure is due to the adsorption of CO₂ at the interface according to Gibbs' law. Further, wetting characteristics have been investigated as they are of considerable importance to packed columns. Therefore, the contact angle was determined by the method of the tilting plate and came out to increase with pressure and smoothness of the solid surface, indicating the loss of wettability.

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An Experimental Evaluation of Interactive MCDM Methods and the Decision Making Process

Increasingly, it is becoming recognized that interactive solution methods should provide not only a solution to a multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) problem, but also the opportunity for decision makers to learn about their own preferences. In this paper, we describe an experiment that examines three MCDM solution methods and the process of converging on a final solution. Twenty-four management students participated in the experiment and were required to solve two completely different MCDM problems. Within this experimental framework, we examined the use of a two-stage approach to decision making. Both quantitative and qualitative results are presented. Preferences among the different solution methods vary significantly. Several conclusions are drawn concerning the desirable features of interactive MCDM solution methods.     

A critical analysis of Helmholtz's argument against Weber's electrodynamics

We present Helmholtz's argument against Weber's electrodynamics. It is related with a fixed charged nonconducting spherical shell and a charged particle moving inside it. Then we utilize Weber's electrodynamics plus Schrödinger's expression for gravitational interactions in order to obtain the equation of motion and to study this situation. We show that this approach avoids the problems pointed out by Helmholtz. Moreover, it indicates that the effective inertial mass of the charged particle will depend not only on the electrostatic potential of the shell but also on its velocity. This is a relevant aspect of Weber's theory.     

The oxidation of 3,3′-dimethoxy benzidine with potassium bromate in acidic solutions

The kinetics and mechanism of the oxidation of 3,3′-dimethoxybenzidine (oda, o-dianisidine) by potassium bromate in aqueous acidic medium were studied by monitoring the formation rate of the reaction product, 3,3′-dimethoxy 4,4′-diphenoquinone at 447 nm. The reaction is, first order with respect to both the substrate and oxidant, and second order with respect to H⁺. The oda: bromate stoichiometric ratio is 1:1. Plausible mechanism and rate laws are proposed accounting the experimental findings. Computer simulations were done using the proposed mechanism.