Ultra'soft X-ray diagnostics of short-living plasmas

Ultrasoft X-ray plasma diagnostics in IPP is realized by using X-ray diodes with Al photocathodes and submicrometer nitrocellulose filters. The X-ray detections system is suitable for measurements in a relatively broad range of radiation intensities in the spectral interval of (10–1000) eV with the time resolution of (1–10) ns under various plasma conditions. Construction, calibration and characteristic properties of the measuring apparatus are described. To illustrate its use, some results of the diagnostics of REB-heated plasma are presented.We would like to acknowledge Dr. P. unka for many helpful discussions and Dr. J. Ullschmied for cooperation in REB-heated plasma diagnostics interpretation.     

Slowly relaxing tunneling states in neutron-irradiated quartz: A study of the internal friction at audio-frequencies

The internal friction of two neutron-irradiated quartz samples was measured at audio-frequency as a function of temperature. This is an extension of acoustic measurements to much lower frequencies and thus to much longer time scales. A temperature independent behaviour has been observed and is discussed in the framework of the tunnelling model. One of the major assumptions of this model regarding the tunnelling states with long relaxation time could be verified for neutron-irradiated quartz.     

Formation of patchy surface overlayers alkali adsorption and alkali carbon monoxide and oxygen coadsorption on Ru (0001) and Ru(10\overline 1 0)

The retarding-potential and LEED methods are used for obtaining information about the structure and uniformity of alkali (K and CS) and alkali-coadsorbate (CO and O) layers on Ru(0001) and Ru surfaces at 300 K. It was established that for alkali layers on the anisotropic Ru surface and for mixed coadsorbate layer the shape of the retarding potential curves, used for the work function measurements, becomes anomalous which indicates coexistence of patches of different work function on the surface. LEED data on these patchy surfaces showed the formation of a variety of ordered structures depending on the coadsorbate coverages. On the basis of the existing theory a simple mathematical simulation was performed in an attempt to interpret the observed changes in the retarding potential curves. The possible changes of this curves, induced by the formation of patches with varying contribution to the total retarding potential signal and the advantage of the retarding field method for determination the uniformity of surface overlayers are discussed.     

Characterization of reaction products formed during thin-layer chromatographic detection of thiocarbamate herbicides

The reaction between thiocarbamate herbicides and 2,6-dichlorobenzoquinone-N-chloroimine or 2,6-dibromobenzoquinone-N-chloroimine is suitable for the detection of these herbicides on thin-layer plates with high sensitivity. The reactions were followed by infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry. We have established the formation of 2,6-dichlorobenzoquinone-S-alkyl sulphenylimines. In the case of the bromo-derivative, halogen exchange and substitution on the quinone ring took place simultaneously leading to the formation of mixed halogenated 2,6-dihalo- and, in addition, 2,3,6-trihalobenzoquinone-S-alkyl sulphenylimines. The final product of the detection reaction, i.e. 2,6-dichlorobenzoquinone-S-alkyl sulphenylimine was reacted with 2,6-dibromobenzoquinone-N-chloroimine where 2,6-dichloro-3-bromobenzoquinone-S-alkyl sulphenylimine formed as a consequence of the looser bromine-carbon linkage on the 2 and 6 positions of the quinone ring.     

2-Amino-4,4-disubstituted-5-carboxymethyl-Δ2-1,3,4-oxadiazolin-4-ium chlorides and their recyclization in acetic anhydride

2-Methylamino-4,4-disubstituted-5-carboethoxymethyl-²-1,3,4-oxadiazolin -4-ium chlorides were obtained from the reaction of 1,1-disubstituted-4-methylsemicarbazides with ethyl propiolate in the presence of hydrochloric acid. After hydrolysis of the ester these chlorides recyclize in acetic anhydride to 1-substituted-3-acetoxy-1H-pyrazoles. The difference in the direction of ring opening with acetic anhydride in the betaines of 1,3,4-oxadiazolin-5-acetic acids and their thia-analogs has been demonstrated.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 12, pp. 1685–1688, 1992.     

Pseudo-cross-conjugated mesomeric betaines. 1. Synthesis of pseudo-cross-conjugated mesomeric betaines from quinoxaline derivatives

A new method for the synthesis of pseudo-cross-conjugated mesomeric betainic heterocyclic compounds with an angular nitrogen atom has been developed consisting in the reaction of 1,4-dielectrophile — -carbethoxy-2-(3-chloro)quinoxalylacetonitrile with azoles. Experimental regularities have been studied and a reaction mechanism has been proposed including the stage of formation of an ylide from a quaternary azolium salt. A pseudo-crossconjugated mesomeric betainic heterocyclic compound containing a thiazole ring compound has been synthesized for the first time.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 11, pp. 1528–1533, November, 1992.     

Synthesis and investigation of the mesomorphic properties of pyran derivatives

4-[(5,6-Dihydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methoxy]benzylidene-4-alkoxyanilines, which have the properties of smectic liquid crystals, were synthesized. The effect of the pyran ring in the benzylidene component and the length of the aliphatic radical in the aniline component on the type and thermal stability of the meso phase was ascertained.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 327–328, March, 1992.     

Synthesis of 24-epiteasterone

Starting from ergosterol, the synthesis of the brassinosteroid 24-epiteasterone has been achieved by the use of a new scheme for introducing a 3-hydroxy-6-keto group as the result of the Birch reduction of the corresponding 5-hydroxy-⁷-3,6-dione.Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Belorussian Academy of Sciences, Minsk. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 224–227, March–April, 1992.     

Variation of U-microdistribution in fossil Hipparion teeth as a complicating factor in dating studies

Five Upper Miocene fossil Hipparion molars were studied for U-distribution by Fission Track. U uptake has reached the whole mass of the teeth and no saturation fronts seem to occur in the interior layers. Mean U-concentration in dentine, cement and enamel was 157, 139 and 78 ppm, respectively. U_enamel/U_dentine 0.5 is considerably higher than 0.1 reported in the past for Upper-Quaternary mammoth teeth. These features are disadvantageous for ESR-dating in Hipparion enamel, although a long-lived signal (g=2.0018) is apparent. Leaching phenomena occur in the outer regions of these teeth. Inner enamel folding seems to have hindered a more uniform U-distribution in the teeth.