偶氮基染料掺杂薄膜的双光子图象存储

研究了偶氮基染料掺杂薄膜ＭＯ－ＰＶＡ和ＥＯ－ＰＶＡ的双光子存储特性。在对薄膜用Ａｒ＾＋激光作预激发下实现了Ｈｅ－Ｎｅ激光的红光存储。获得了实时和短时存储照片。光电记录存储曲线，分析了双光四能级系统的存储机制。实现确定了最佳预激发功率约为０．２８Ｗ／ｃｍ＾２，最小Ｈｅ－Ｎｅ光可存储功率密度低于０．２Ｗ／ｃｍ＾２。     

Observation of macroscopic quantum tunneling in a single Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+delta surface intrinsic Josephson junction

We report on the first unambiguous observation of macroscopic quantum tunneling (MQT) in a single submicron Bi(2)Sr(2)CaCu(2)O(8+delta) surface intrinsic Josephson junction (IJJ) by measuring its temperature-dependent switching current distribution. All relevant junction parameters were determined in situ in the classical regime and were used to predict the behavior of the IJJ in the quantum regime via MQT theory. Experimental results agree quantitatively with the theoretical predictions, thus confirming the MQT picture. Furthermore, the data also indicate that the surface IJJ, where the current flows along the c axis of the crystal, has the conventional sinphi current-phase relationship.     

Accurate, high-order representation of complex three-dimensional surfaces via Fourier continuation analysis

We present a new method for construction of high-order parametrizations of surfaces: starting from point clouds, the method we propose can be used to produce full surface parametrizations (by sets of local charts, each one representing a large surface patch – which, typically, contains thousands of the points in the original point-cloud) for complex surfaces of scientific and engineering relevance. The proposed approach accurately renders both smooth and non-smooth portions of a surface: it yields super-algebraically convergent Fourier series approximations to a given surface up to and including all points of geometric singularity, such as corners, edges, conical points, etc. In view of their C^∞ smoothness (except at true geometric singularities) and their properties of high-order approximation, the surfaces produced by this method are suitable for use in conjunction with high-order numerical methods for boundary value problems in domains with complex boundaries, including PDE solvers, integral equation solvers, etc. Our approach is based on a very simple concept: use of Fourier analysis to continue smooth portions of a piecewise smooth function into new functions which, defined on larger domains, are both smooth and periodic. The “continuation functions” arising from a function f converge super-algebraically to f in its domain of definition as discretizations are refined. We demonstrate the capabilities of the proposed approach for a number of surfaces of engineering relevance.     

Mode power distribution effect in white-light multimode fiber extrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometric sensor systems

Theoretical and experimental results have shown that mode power distribution (MPD) variations could significantly vary the phase of spectral fringes from multimode fiber extrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometric (MMF-EFPI) sensor systems, owing to the fact that different modes introduce different extra phase shifts resulting from the coupling of modes reflected at the second surface to the lead-in fiber end. This dependence of fringe pattern on MPD could cause measurement errors in signal demodulation methods of white-light MMF-EFPI sensors that implement the phase information of the fringes.     

Auxiliary probe design adaptable to existing probes for remote detection NMR, MRI, and time-of-flight tracing

A versatile, detection-only probe design is presented that can be adapted to any existing NMR or MRI probe with the purpose of making the remote detection concept generally applicable. Remote detection suggests freeing the NMR experiment from the confinement of using the same radio frequency (RF) coil and magnetic field for both information encoding and signal detection. Information is stored during the encoding step onto a fluid sensor medium whose magnetization is later measured in a different location. The choice of an RF probe and magnetic field for encoding can be made based solely on the size and characteristics of the sample and the desired information quality without considering detection sensitivity, as this aspect is dealt with by a separate detector. While early experiments required building probes that included two resonant circuits, one for encoding and one for detection, a modular approach with a detection-only probe as presented here can be used along with any existing NMR probe of choice for encoding. The design of two different detection-only probes is presented, one with a saddle coil for milliliter-sized detection volumes, and the other one with a microsolenoid coil for sub-microliter fluid quantities. As example applications, we present time-of-flight (TOF) tracing of hyperpolarized (129)Xe spins in a gas mixture through coiled tubing using the microsolenoid coil detector and TOF flow imaging through a nested glass container where the gas flow changes its direction twice between inlet and outlet using the saddle coil detector.     

Sidewall-insert compound based on ZnO-treated aramid pulp fibers for run-flat tires

Abstract

To improve the endurance performance of run-flat tires by preventing the sidewall from folding at zero air pressure, a master batch of natural rubber and ZnO-treated aramid pulp (AP) is applied to the rubber sidewall-insert-layer compound. The mechanical, viscoelastic, and fatigue properties of the compounds are investigated by varying the AP content, and the endurance performance of actual run-flat tires is assessed. The results indicate that the mechanical properties are improved and the hysteresis is reduced as the AP content increased. The overall trend of the endurance times of the run-flat tires is consistent with the results of the DeMattia tests, constant-strain fatigue tests, and high-temperature tensile tests. The run-flat endurance time of the tire containing one part per hundred rubber (phr) of AP is superior to that of the tire containing 3 phr of AP because of the enhanced dispersion of the AP fibers.     

垂直入射时无限长分层柱电磁散射的改进算法及应用

结合非均匀球粒子对平面波散射的散射场计算的改进算法,提出了平面波垂直入射无限长分层圆柱散射场快速稳定而有效的改进电磁散射算法。与已有算法相比,改进算法所能计算的无限长非均匀介质圆柱的尺寸参量突破10000,计算层数达到106,并且计算时间很短,最多仅为几秒。该算法可以用于不同的波段以及不同领域的任意无耗或吸收无限长圆柱体散射场的计算。最后将该算法应用于梯度折射率聚合物光纤(GI-POF)散射特性的研究,为非接触、在线测量聚合物光纤折射率分布提供了理论依据。     

Unprecedented coloration of rutile titanium dioxide nanocrystalline thin films

In this communication, TiO2 nanocrystalline thin films synthesized by a room temperature (27 degrees C) chemical dip process. To our knowledge, this is first report of the preparation of nanoscale rutile TiO2 particles from common inorganic salt at such low temperature. Interestingly, unprecedented dynamic color change accompanies with titanium dioxide grain size, which can be seen with the naked eye that generated curiosity in our mind to check UV-vis absorption, where significant changes were observed. The room temperature synthesized thin films of rutile titanium dioxide make it a potential candidate for high-compatibility material, which can be used in artificial heart valves.     

Sensitivity enhancement by exchange mediated magnetization transfer of the xenon biosensor signal

Hyperpolarized xenon associated with ligand derivatized cryptophane-A cages has been developed as a NMR based biosensor. To optimize the detection sensitivity we describe use of xenon exchange between the caged and bulk dissolved xenon as an effective signal amplifier. This approach, somewhat analogous to 'remote detection' described recently, uses the chemical exchange to repeatedly transfer spectroscopic information from caged to bulk xenon, effectively integrating the caged signal. After an optimized integration period, the signal is read out by observation of the bulk magnetization. The spectrum of the caged xenon is reconstructed through use of a variable evolution period before transfer and Fourier analysis of the bulk signal as a function of the evolution time.     

Encapsulation of Photosensitizers and Upconversion Nanocrystals in Lipid Micelles for Photodynamic Therapy

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising method for cancer therapy. However, it is constrained by limited penetration depth of visible light, hydrophobicity of photosensitizers, and lack of tumor targeting. In this work, the photosensitizer zinc phthalocyanine (ZnPc) and upconversion nanocrystals (UCNs) are encapsulated into OQPGA‐PEG/RGD/TAT lipid micelles. The UCNs acting as a nanotransducer convert deep‐penetrating near‐infrared (NIR) light to visible light for activating the photosensitizer. OQPGA‐PEG/RGD/TAT lipid micelles are used as a carrier for the photosensitizer, with improved biocompatibility and cancer‐targeting ability. The results show that the photosensitizer ZnPc‐ and UCNs‐loaded OQPGA‐PEG/RGD/TAT lipid micelles are nanoparticles with an average size of 25 nm. The lipid micelle nanoparticles are stable in water with low leakage of photosensitizer. The absorption peak of the photosensitizer overlaps with the emission peak of UCNs, so the visible fluorescence emitted from the UCNs upon excitation by the NIR laser at 980 nm can activate the photosensitizer to produce singlet oxygen for PDT. The targeting RGD peptide and cell‐penetrating TAT peptide on the surface help the nanoparticles getting into cancer cells. The OQPGA‐PEG/RGD/TAT lipid micelles encapsulated with both the photosensitizer ZnPc and UCNs could be used for targeted PDT by using deep‐penetrating NIR light as the light source.