Unusual constraints in the quantum statistical mechanics of Josephson junction systems

In order to apply quantum statistical mechanics to systems composed of Josephson junctions, the unconventional constraint of fixed macroscopic wave function magnitudes on either side of a junction must be accommodated. In order to use this information, the density matrix formalism must be extended to deal directly with probability distributions over general quantum states. As a result, in thermal equilibrium, the explicit temperature dependence becomes modified from the trivial 1/kT factors.     

Structural variations and hydrogen storage properties of Ca5Si3 with Cr5B3-type structure

The structure and phase variation of Ca₅Si₃ upon hydrogenation were systematically investigated using combined neutron powder diffraction (NPD), neutron vibrational spectroscopy (NVS), and first-principles calculations. The hydrogen absorption equilibrium was first attained with formation of Ca₅Si₃H(D)_0.53 (I4/mcm) with H exclusively located in Ca₄-tetrahedral sites. More hydrogen absorbed into the system under higher pressure leads to dissociations into CaH₂ (an amorphous hydride at higher pressures) and CaSi. The hydrogen-induced formation of an amorphous phase under higher pressures is very unusual in Cr₅B₃-type compounds and the observed formation of CaH₂ upon hydrogen absorption confirmed the proposed composition equilibrium between A₅Tt₃ (A = Ca, Sr; Tt = Si, Ge, Sn) and AH₂.     

Early Universe with Variable Cosmological Constants in Higher Dimensional Space Time

The field equations with variable cosmological and gravitational constants are consider in the presence of perfect fluid for Kaluza-Klein type cosmological model. The exact solutions of the field equations are obtained by using the gamma law equation of state p=(γ−1)ρ in which the parameter γ depends on scale factor R. The functional form of γ(R) is used to analyze a wide range of cosmological solution at early universe for two phases in cosmic history: inflationary phase and radiation dominated phase. The corresponding physical interpretation of cosmological solution are also discussed in the framework of higher dimensional space time.     

Ultrasonic properties of PVC (S-27/R63) in the glassy region

The ultrasonic properties of PVC (S-27/R63) in the glassy region have been investigated as a function of temperature. The propagation velocities and absorption of the longitudinal and transverse ultrasonic waves have been measured at constant frequency of 2 MHz and at temperatures varying between ?5°C and 75°C, using the ultrasonic immersion technique. The variation of the elastic moduli with temperature has been derived from these measurements. The results thus obtained have been compared to those previously published in the literature for different PVC and other polymer samples. ©1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Beginning Secondary Science Teachers' Conceptualization and Enactment of Inquiry‐Based Instruction

This study investigates the conceptions and use of inquiry during classroom instruction among beginning secondary science teachers. The 44 participants were beginning secondary science teachers in their first year of teaching. In order to capture the participants' conceptions of inquiry, the teachers were interviewed and observed during the school year. The interviews consisted of questions about inquiry instruction, while the observations documented the teachers' use of inquiry. All of the interviews were transcribed or coded in order to understand the conceptions of inquiry held by the teachers, and all of the observations were analyzed in order to determine the presence of inquiry during the lesson. The standard for assessing inquiry came from the National Science Education Standards. A quantitative analysis of the data indicated that the teachers frequently talked about implementing “scientific questions” and giving “priority to evidence.” This study found a consistency between the way new teachers talked about inquiry and the way they practiced it in their classrooms. Overall, our observations and interviews revealed that the beginning secondary science teachers tended to enact teacher‐centered forms of inquiry, and could benefit from induction programs focused on inquiry instruction.     

Sodium magnesium amidoborane: the first mixed-metal amidoborane

The first example of a mixed-metal amidoborane Na(2)Mg(NH(2)BH(3))(4) has been successfully synthesized. It forms an ordered arrangement in cation coordinations, i.e., Mg(2+) bonds solely to N(-) and Na(+) coordinates only with BH(3). Compared to ammonia borane and monometallic amidoboranes, Na(2)Mg(NH(2)BH(3))(4) can release 8.4 wt% pure hydrogen with significantly less toxic gases.     

Raman micro-spectroscopic analysis of cultured HCT116 colon cancer cells in the presence of roscovitine

Raman micro-spectroscopic analysis of cultured HCT116 colon cancer cells in the presence of roscovitine, [seliciclib, 2-(1-ethyl-2-hydroxy-ethylamino)-6-benzylamino-9-isopropylpurine], a promising drug candidate in cancer therapy, has been performed for the first time. The aim of this study was to investigate modulations in colon cancer cells induced by roscovitine. Raman spectra of the cultured HCT116 colon cancer cells treated with roscovitine at different concentrations (0, 5, 10, 25 and 50 μM) were recorded in the range 400-1850 cm(-1). It was shown that the second derivative profile of the experimental spectrum gives valuable information about the wavenumbers and band widths of the vibrational modes of cell components, and it eliminates the appearance of false peaks arising from incorrect baseline corrections. In samples containing roscovitine, significant spectral changes were observed in the intensities of characteristic protein and DNA bands, which indicate roscovitine-induced apoptosis. Roscovitine-induced apoptosis was also assessed by flow cytometry analysis, and analysis of propidium iodide staining. We observed some modifications in amide I and III bands, which arise from alterations in the secondary structure of cell proteins caused by the presence of roscovitine.     

New Heterocyclic Phosphorus Ylides: Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Theoretical Calculation of Alkyl Substituted 3-(4-Benzoyl-1,5-diphenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-oxo-2-(triphenylphosphoranylidene) Propanoates

Novel alkyl substituted 3-(4-benzoyl-1,5-diphenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-oxo-2-(triphenylphosphoranylidene) propanoates (3) were synthesized from 4-benzoyl-1,5-diphenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonylchloride (1) and alkyl (triphenylphosphoranylidene) acetates (2a–b). The synthesized compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, spectroscopic studies (3a–b), and single crystal X-ray diffraction (3a). The mechanism of the reaction between (1) and (2a) was studied by AM1, and the geometrical parameters of the studied molecules were also carried out in B3LYP methods with the standard 6–31G (d,p) basis set. NBO analysis were studied for 1 and 2a B3LYP methods with the standard 6–31G (d,p) basis set.     

Novel vic-dioxime ligand containing calix[4]pyrrole moiety: synthesis,characterization, anion binding studies and complexation with Ni(II)

A new vic-dioxime functionalized calix[4]pyrrole was synthesized from anti-chloroglyoxime and 4-aminophenyl-calix[4]pyrrole at room temperature. The Ni(II) complex has been prepared by reacting the ligand with NiCl₂·6H₂O in ethanol. These receptors were characterized by elemental analyses, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra, IR and mass spectra. Electrochemical properties of the ligand, and its Ni(II) complex were investigated in CH₂Cl₂ solution by cyclic voltammetry at 100 mV s^?1 scan rate. Anion-binding studies were carried out using UV–Vis, and ¹H NMR titrations, revealed that the Ni(II) complex exhibits selective recognition toward F^? over other anions. The selectivity for F^– among the halides is attributed mainly to the hydrogen-bond interaction of the receptor with F^–. Receptor showed colour change from red to brown in the presence of tetrabutylammonium fluoride (TBAF) with 1:2 stoichiometry.