High precision analysis of finlines on semiconductor substrate

In this study, the effect of the metallization thickness in finlines on semiconcuctor substrate is researched. The propagation parameters are computed to measure the inluence of the metallization. The theory and numerical results are presented to the propagation constant and characteristic impedance of the bilateral and unilateral finlines. The full wave analysis of the transverse transmission line — TTL method is used to determine the electromagnetic fields of the structure in Fourier transform domain — FTD. Applying the suitable boundary conditions, the moment method and expanding the fields in a set of suitable bases functions, a homogeneous matrix system is obtained and the propagation constant is computed. The characteristic impedance is obtained using the relation of the voltage in the slot and the transmitted power by the structure.Computational programs are developed to obtain numerical results to the propagation parameters composed by the propagation constant and characteristic impedance.This work received financial support by CAPES and CNPq.     

Complexation of Dimethyl 2,3-Naphthalenedicarboxylate with 2-hydroxypropyl-α-, -β- and -γ-cyclodextrins in Aqueous Solution by Fluorescence,Circular Dichroism and Molecular Mechanics

Fluorescence, circular dichroism and molecular mechanics have been used to study the complexation of 2,3-dimethyl naphthalenedicarboxylate with 2-hydroxypropyl-α-, -β and -γ-cyclodextrins (HPCDs) in aqueous solution. Emission spectra upon excitation of the naphthalenedicarboxylate group show two bands whose intensity ratio R is quite sensitive to polarity. From the change of R and lifetimes averages <τ> with HPCD concentration and temperature were obtained the stoichiometry, the association constants and the enthalpy and entropy changes during the complexation. R, <τ> and the fluorescence anisotropies (r) extrapolated at [HPCD]→∞ allows us to estimate the polarity and microviscosity of the media surrounding the guest when complexed. In addition, the analysis of quenching and induced circular dichroism experiments and molecular mechanics calculations in the presence of water, provide information about the forces responsible for the complexation and the geometry of the complexes.     

Holographic dark energy interacting with dark matter in a closed Universe

A cosmological model of an holographic dark energy interacting with dark matter throughout a decaying term of the form Q=3(λ₁ρDE+λ₂ρm)H$Q=3({\lambda }_1{\rho }_{\mathrm{DE}}+{\lambda }_2{\rho }_m)H$ is investigated. General constraint on the parameters of the model are found when accelerated expansion is imposed and we found a phantom scenario, without any reference to a specific equation of state for the dark energy. The behavior of equation of state for dark energy is also discussed.     

Ion–laser interactions: The most complete solution

Trapped ions are considered one of the best candidates to perform quantum information processing. By interacting them with laser beams they are, somehow, easy to manipulate, which makes them an excellent choice for the production of nonclassical states of their vibrational motion, the reconstruction of quasiprobability distribution functions, the production of quantum gates, etc. However, most of these effects have been produced in the so-called low intensity regime, this is, when the Rabi frequency (laser intensity) is much smaller than the trap frequency. Because of the possibility to produce faster quantum gates in other regimes it is of importance to study this system in a more complete manner, which is the motivation for this contribution. We start by studying the way ions are trapped in Paul traps and review the basic mechanisms of trapping. Then we show how the problem may be completely solved for trapping states; i.e., we find (exact) eigenstates of the full Hamiltonian. We show how, in the low intensity regime, Jaynes–Cummings and anti-Jaynes–Cummings interactions may be obtained, without using the rotating wave approximation and analyze the medium and high intensity regimes where dispersive Hamiltonians are produced. The traditional approach (low intensity regime) is also studied and used for the generation of non-classical states of the vibrational wavefunction. In particular, we show how to add and subtract vibrational quanta to an initial state, how to produce specific superpositions of number states and how to generate NOON states for the two-dimensional vibration of the ion. It is also shown how squeezing may be measured. The time dependent problem is studied by using Lewis–Ermakov methods. We give a solution to the problem when the time dependence of the trap is considered and also analyze a specific (artificial) time dependence that produces squeezing of the initial vibrational wave function. A way to mimic the ion–laser interaction via classical optics is also introduced.     

Physical methods for genetic plant transformation

Production of transgenic plants is a routine process for many crop species. Transgenes are introduced into plants to confer novel traits such as improved nutritional qualities, tolerance to pollutants, resistance to pathogens and for studies of plant metabolism. Nowadays, it is possible to insert genes from plants evolutionary distant from the host plant, as well as from fungi, viruses, bacteria and even animals. Genetic transformation requires penetration of the transgene through the plant cell wall, facilitated by biological or physical methods. The objective of this article is to review the state of the art of the physical methods used for genetic plant transformation and to describe the basic physics behind them.     

Stationary Dyonic regular and black hole solutions

We consider globally regular and black hole solutions in SU(2) Einstein–Yang–Mills–Higgs theory, coupled to a dilaton field. The basic solutions represent magnetic monopoles, monopole–antimonopole systems or black holes with monopole or dipole hair. When the globally regular solutions carry additionally electric charge, an angular momentum density results, except in the simplest spherically symmetric case. We evaluate the global charges of the solutions and their effective action, and analyze their dependence on the gravitational coupling strength. We show, that in the presence of a dilaton field, the black hole solutions satisfy a generalized Smarr type mass formula. B. Kleihaus gratefully acknowledges support by the German Aerospace Center. F. Navarro-Lérida gratefully acknowledges support by the Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia under grant EX2005-0078.     

Structural and electronic effects in metallocene catalysts studied by x‐ray techniques

A series of metallocenes, namely, [Cp₂ZrCl₂], [(MeCp)₂ZrCl₂], [(nBuCp)₂ZrCl₂], [(iBuCp)₂ZrCl₂], [(tBuCp)₂ZrCl₂], [Et(Ind)₂ZrCl₂], [Et(IndH₄)₂ZrCl₂], and [MeSi₂(Ind)₂ZrCl₂)] were analyzed by extended x‐ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) and x‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Complementary techniques, UV–vis spectroscopy and cyclic and differential pulse voltammetry, were employed to characterize the organometallic complexes. The catalysts were evaluated in ethylene polymerization, having methylaluminoxane (MAO) as the cocatalyst, and the resulting polymers were characterized by gel permeation chromatography. The structural and electronic effects caused by the coordination sphere around the metal center and their effects on the catalytic activity and polymer characteristics are discussed. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Topological properties of stock market networks: The case of Brazil

This paper investigates the topological properties of the Brazilian stock market networks. We build the minimum spanning tree, which is based on the concept of ultrametricity, using the correlation matrix for a variety of stocks of different sectors. Our results suggest that stocks tend to cluster by sector. We employ a dynamic approach using complex network measures and find that the relative importance of different sectors within the network varies. The financial, energy and material sectors are the most important within the network.     

Thermal activation and reaction of allyl alcohol on Ni(100)

The thermal chemistry of allyl alcohol (CH₂CHCH₂OH) on a Ni(100) single-crystal surface was studied by the temperature programmed desorption (TPD) and the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The allyl alcohol adsorbs molecularly on the metal surface at 100 K. Intact molecular desorption from the surface occurs at temperatures around 180 K, but some molecules exhibit chemical reactivity on the surface: activation of the OH, CC, and CO bonds produces η¹(O)-allyloxy CH₂CHCH₂O_(a), η²(C, C) allyl alcohol (C_(a)H₂C_(a)HCH₂OH), and η³(C, C, O)-alkoxide (C_(a)H₂C_(a)CH₂ O_(a)) intermediates. Further thermal activation of allyl alcohol on the surface yields propylene (CH₂CHCH₃), 1-propanol (CH₃CH₂CH₂OH), propanal (CH₃CH₂CHO), and combustion and dehydrogenation products (H₂O, H₂, and CO). Propylene desorbs from the surface at temperatures of around 270 K. Hydrogenation to the η³(C, C, O)-alkoxide intermediate leads to the production of propanal which desorbs from the surface around 320 K, while hydrogenation of the η²(C, C) allyl alcohol intermediate produces 1-propanol, which desorbs at around 310 K. The co-adsorption of hydrogen atoms on the surface enhances the formation of the saturated alcohol, while co-adsorption of oxygen enhances the formation of both the saturated alcohol and the saturated aldehydes.     

Neumann Boundary Conditions Inhibiting SSB in Coleman-Weinberg Mechanism

In this work we show that homogeneous Neumann boundary conditionsinhibit the Coleman-Weinberg mechanism for spontaneous symmetry breakingin the scalar electrodynamics if the length of the finite region is small enough (a = e²M^-1_φ, where M_φ is the mass of the scalar field generated by the Coleman-Weinberg mechanism).