Weighted azimuthal asymmetries in a diquark spectator model

We analytically calculate weighted azimuthal asymmetries in semi-inclusive lepton-nucleon deep-inelastic scattering and Drell-Yan processes, using transverse-momentum-dependent partonic densities obtained in a diquark spectator model. We compare the asymmetries with available preliminary experimental data, in particular for the Collins and the Sivers effect. We make predictions for other cases of interest in running and planned experiments.     

Tomographic images improved by holographic synthesis

A holographic technique is used to combine the information content of conventional, 2D tomographic scan images into a full-parallax, 3D reconstruction of the recorded subject. Advantages of the system over the conventional, pseudo-3D reconstructions obtained by computer image processing, or over the direct examination of the scan images by the physician, are a more realistic and detailed information to the observer, as true parallax and physical depth cues are fully maintained.     

Volatile enrichment on automatic static headspace using a precolumn and stopping the carrier gas flow during injection

The aim of this study was to develop a technique for performing automatic static headspace analysis of volatiles without a cryogenic device. Reconcentration of solutes was accomplished using a graphitized carbon coated precolumn between two splitting points and stopping carrier gas flow during injection. Chromatographic profiles of volatile compounds from ground coffee compared with split and splitless injections provide confirmation of the good sensitivity of the technique. The analysis of a standard mixture covering a wide range of volatility confirms that the described technique might be useful to achieve enrichement of low volatile headspace compounds, even if discrimination against the various components is present.     

The chloro­(diethyl­amino)­di­methyl­tin dimer

The title compound, di‐μ‐diethyl­amido‐N:N‐bis­[chloro­di­methyl­tin(IV)], consists of discrete [Sn₂Cl₂(CH₃)₄(C₄H₁₀N)₂] dimer mol­ecules, with Sn atoms linked by bridging diethyl­amido groups. The coordination geometry about the metal atom is distorted trigonal bipyramidal, with the two methyl C atoms and one N atom in the equatorial plane, and the Cl and second N atom in axial positions.     

Modified capillary GC/MS system enabling dynamic headspace sampling with on-line cryofocusing and cold on-column injection of liquid samples

The paper describes a capillary GC/MS hardware arrangement allowong either:

• (a) on-line injection of sample of gases and vapors coming from dynamic headspace or purg & trap samplers and their subsequent cryofocusing/thermal desorption prior to the analytical capillary column (first column):
• (b) direct injection of liquid samples through a cold on-column injector into a second analytical column (counted in series with the first).

Chromatographic profiles of acacia honey aromas provide condirmation of the suitability of this system.     

Covariant electroweak nucleon form factors in a chiral constituent-quark model

Results for the proton and neutron electric and magnetic form factors as well as the nucleon axial and induced pseudoscalar form factors are presented for the chiral constituent-quark model based on Goldstone-boson exchange dynamics. The calculations are performed in a covariant framework using the point-form approach to relativistic quantum mechanics. The direct predictions of the model yield a remarkably consistent picture of the electroweak nucleon structure. Received: 28 February 2002 / Accepted: 14 March 2002     

Solution dynamics and molecular structure elucidation of novel aluminium derivatives containing diaminodimethylsilane ligands

The interaction of dimethyldiaminosilane ligands of general formula SiMe2(NR2)(NR'2)(NR2, NR'2 = NiHPr, NHtBu, NC4H8, NHCH2CH2NMe2) with AlX3 (X = Cl, Me) has been investigated and the synthesis of novel aluminium derivatives is reported, namely AlMe3[SiMe2(NR2)(NR'2)], AlX2[SiMe2(NR)(NR'2)] and AlMe[SiMe2(NR)2], containing the silane ligand as neutral, monoanionic and dianionic species, respectively. Moreover, the solution molecular structures and dynamics have been elucidated via 1D/2D variable temperature NMR spectroscopy showing the influence of the N-substituents of the silane ligand and of the aluminium ancillary ligands.     

Potentiometric titrations of organotin chlorides with tetraphenylarsonium chloride in acetonitrile media

Tetraphenylarsonium chloride was used for the potentiometric titration of R₄-_nSnCl_n compounds (R = Me, Et, Pr, Bu, Ph ; n = 2,3) in acetonitrile media. Evidence for penta-coordinated R₄-_nS_nCl_n+1- complexes was obtained. A stability scale as a function of R groups is given.     

The transacetalization reaction during the etherification of poly(oxymethylene)diol [α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxymethylene)] with orthoesters in the presence of lewis acids

A transacetalization reaction occurs during the etherification of poly(oxymethylene)diol [α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxymethylene)] with orthoesters and an important modification of molecular structure takes place. The intermediates formed during the transacetalization reaction are emphasized. The connection between this reaction and the other reactions during the etherification of poly(oxymethylene)diols is discussed.