Large transient magnetic fields for rare-earth ions recoiling in gadolinium and g-factors of high-spin states in 156, 158, 160Gd

We have determined the transient magnetic field for Coulomb-excited rare-earth nuclei recoiling with velocities in the range between 0.7ν₀ and 6ν₀ into ferromagnetic gadolinium cooled to a temperature T = 80 K. Measured and calculated g-factors in ¹⁶⁹Tm have been used as calibration standards. The transient field is found at first to increase with increasing recoil velocity, and then to level off, approaching a nearly constant value of 5.5 kT at ν = 6ν₀. At the higher velocities (3ν₀ < ν < 6ν₀) the transient fields for ¹⁶⁹Tm recoils in gadolinium are a factor of 1.42 ± 0.12 larger than those in iron, whereas the densities of polarized electrons are the same in both ferromagnets. This result demonstrates that an explanation of the transient field must take into account the atomic structure of the host (and probably also that of the recoil). The transient field is too large to be described only in a statistical picture in which inner-shell (ns) vancancies are filled by capture of polarized (4f) electrons. Possible mechanisms may involve either polarization transfer from the outer shells by spin-flip interactions, or direct vacancy polarization by diabatic molecular orbitals.The transient field calibration has been corroborated making use of known g-factors of low-spin states in ^{156, 158, 160}Gd populated by Coulomb excitation of thick Gd single crystals. For the high-spin states in these nuclei, the g-factors are found to decrease slightly, with the ratio $\text{g(10}{}^{\mathrm{+}}\text{)}\text{g(2}{}^{\mathrm{+}}$) reduced to 0.89±0.12, 0.83±0.11, and 0.93±0.13, respectively. Similar decreases have been observed previously for other N = 90?96 nuclei.     

Fission of232Th induced by 4–11 MeV protons

The excitation function for the²³²Th(p,f) reaction has been determined in the energy range from 4 to 11 MeV. A discrepancy existing in the literature is resolved. The mass yield distribution has been studied at 8 MeV proton energy and the peak-to-valley ratio has been determined to be 9.2. The fission data, together with evaporation residue data from an earlier experiment, are understood rather well within the framework of a statistical decay model which derives its parameters from independent data. The absorption cross sections for protons in the vicinity of and below the Coulomb barrier are also discussed and confronted with optical model predictions using published global proton potentials.     

Continuous gamma radiation feeding high-spin isomers in 148, 149, 151, 152Dy and 147Gd

The energy, multipolarity and multiplicity spectra of the continuum gamma radiation feeding high-spin isomers in ^{148, 149, 151, 152}Dy and ¹⁴⁷Gd have been measured at several bombarding energies. The final nuclei were selected via a delayed coincidence technique while the use of a NaI(Tl) Compton shielded crystal allowed the primary gamma-ray spectra to be generated reliably from the observed spectra.It was found that: (i) the energy of both the gamma-ray statistical cascade and the neutron cascade increases with increasing excitation energy, the latter much more rapidly than expected; (ii) the multiplicity of gamma-ray cascades, in which a statistical transition was detected, is generally lower than that of the average cascade; (iii) stretched E2 spin-correlated transitions occur above $\text{J? 39}\text{h}\text{?}\text{in}{}^{152}\text{Dy}$ and above $\text{～ 50.5}\text{h}\text{?}\text{in}{}^{147}\text{Gd}$, indicating the onset of collectivity at these spins — in addition, a region of predominantly dipole emitting states is located below $\text{T? 44}\text{h}\text{?}\text{in}{}^{147}\text{Gd}$; (iv) effective moments of inertia derived from the bump edge are 50–100% larger than those deduced from the density of stretched E2 transitions in the bump; (v) in ^149,151Dy the bump edge is very sharp but no multiplicity features are observed; (vi) although the four Dy isotopes were populated at approximately the same excitation energy, they display considerable differences in their continuum properties.Probable interpretations of these observations are discussed, in particular we have suggested that several of the observed effects are consistent with the possible presence of high-K collective bands above the yrast line.     

Photosensitivity of surface-barrier and point structures on Cd<Subscript>1 − x</Subscript>Mn<Subscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis></Subscript>Te single crystals

Two new types of photosensitive structures are proposed and fabricated for the first time on solid-solution single crystals of diamondlike Cd_{1 − x} Mn _x Te (x = 0−0.7) magnetic semiconductors. The photoelectric properties of surface-barrier (In/Cd_{1 − x} Mn _x Te) and welded (weld/Cd_{1 − x} Mn _x Te) structures are studied at T=300 K. The photosensitivity spectra of these structures are analyzed and compared; as a result, the character of the interband optical transitions and the energy gaps of the Cd_{1 − x} Mn _x Te crystals are determined. These structures can be applied in magnetic photoelectronic devices.     

Über die stufenweise Dissoziation zweibasischer Säuren

Zusammenfassung Die früher angegebenen Verfahren zur Berechnung der Konstanten beider Dissoziationsstufen bei zweibasischen Säuren aus der Leitfähigkeit werden ergänzt durch die Formeln für die Einführung des genauen Wertes der Konzentration der zweiwertigen Anionen bei der gleichzeitigen Berechnung beider Dissoziationskonstanten, ferner durch verbesserte Formeln für die Rechnung dieser Konstanten nach der Methode der kleinsten Quadrate und durch ein bei stark dissoziierten Säuren anwendbares Verfahren, bei dem zuerst die Konstante der zweiten Dissoziationsstufe aus den Beobachtungen bei großer Verdünnung und erst mit deren Hilfe die Konstante der ersten Dissoziationsstufe gerechnet wird.     

Conformations of polymer and polyelectrolyte stars

The structure of polymer and polyelectrolyte stars in solution was studied by means of joint analysis of the results of analytical consideration, allowing for nonlocal effects, and numerical simulation based on the Scheutjens-Fleer self-consistent field approach. A limitation of the theoretical treatment is the assumption that all ends of polymer chains are fixed onto the external surface and its benefit is the possibility of obtaining compact and interpretable results. The Scheutjens-Fleer approach makes it possible to study conformations without introduction of additional limitations. The combination of analytical methods and direct numerical calculation turns out to be especially informative.     

Über Nitrophtalaldehydsäuren

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Über das Verhalten der Opiansäure und ihrer Ester gegen einige Aldehydreactionen

Zusammenfassung Zu den früher von mir angeführten Gründen, welche für die aufgestellten Formeln der isomeren Opiansäureester sprechen, sind noch in erster Linie das Verhalten gegen Phenylhydrazin, sowie nach Versuchen Liebermann's das Verhalten gegen -Naphtylamin und Semicarbazid, in zweiter Linie das Verhalten gegen fuchsinschwefelige Säure, Diazobenzol-p-Sulfosäure und vielleicht auch das Verhalten gegen Essigsäureanhydrid und Natriumacetat hinzuzufügen. Da somit die Constitution der Opiansäureester genügend feststeht, ist eine Überprüfung der Beobachtungen Stabil's über die Ester der Phtalaldehydsäure wünschenswerth.Die Aldehydreactionen mit Resorcin und mit Nitroprussidnatrium versagen bei der Opiansäure und ihren Estern; auch die anderen oben erwähnten Farbenreactionen sind hier von geringem Werth.     

Clustering in determinate and stochastic fields

Computer models of gradient-controlled growth are studied. Algorithms used in this class of models allow for the formation of a variety of clusters that have different, including fractal, structures. The problem of formation of nonbranching isolated vertical clusters is solved by using an algorithm that corresponds to a high-gradient long-range potential concentrated in a narrow interval.