Noncritically phase-matched frequency conversion in Gd(x)Y(1-x)Ca(4)O(BO(3))(3) crystal

A nonlinear optical crystal YCa(4)O(BO(3))(3) (YCOB) is phase matchable for third-harmonic generation (THG) of a Nd:YAG laser by type I mixing between 1.064 and 0.532mum . By partial substitution of Gd for Y in YCOB, a solid solution Gd(x)Y(1-x)Ca(4)O(BO(3))(3) gradually changes the phase-matching angles of THG to (theta, ?)=(90( degrees ), 90 ( degrees )) . We present the properties of noncritically phase-matched THG in Gd(x) Y(1-x)Ca(4)O(BO(3))(3) (x=0.28) .     

A finite element method prediction of the vibration of a bridge subjected to a moving vehicle load

This paper is concerned with the analysis of dynamic deflection and acceleration of a concrete bridge which is subjected to a moving vehicle load. The bridge, to be constructed across the River Brahmaputra in India, consists of 20 main spans, and each main span is assumed to be double cantilever type with a small suspended span. The moving vehicle is modeled as one degree of freedom. The deflections and accelerations at specific locations on the bridge when the vehicle moves at constant speed are analyzed by using the finite element method.     

Voltammetric study of the ph-behaviour of acetylacetone at the lead dioxide electrode in aqueous solutions

Summary The electrode reaction of acetylacetone (AA) was investigated in unbuffered aqueous solutions by using 3 lead dioxide (PbO₂) indicator electrode. A pH-range of about 2 to 12 was covered. At a pH higher than 3 and lower than 9, the height of the anodic and cathodic peaks is directly proportional to the AA concentration. The PbO₂ electrode seems to be useful for determining a complexing agent such as AA.

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Voltammetrische Untersuchung des pH-Verhaltens Acetylaceton in wäßriger Lösung an der Bleidioxid-Elektrode

Zusammenfassung Die Elektrodenreaktion von Acetylaceton wurde in ungepufferten wäßrigen Lösungen an der PbO₂-Indicatorelektrode untersucht, wobei ein pH-Bereich von 2 bis 12 erfaßt wurde. Bei pH-Werten > 3 und < 9 ist die Höhe der anodischen und kathodischen Peaks direkt proportional der Acetylacetonkonzentration. Die PbO₂-Elektrode scheint für die Bestimmung von Komplexbildnern (wie Acetylaceton) nützlich zu sein.

     

Novel stereoselective entry to 2'-beta-carbon-substituted 2'-deoxy-4'-thionucleosides from 4-thiofuranoid glycals

2'-Beta-methyl- and 2'-beta-hydroxymethyl-2'-deoxy-4'-thionucleosides have been synthesized through PhSeCl-mediated electrophilic glycosidation using 4-thiofuranoid glycals having carbon substituents at the C2-position as a glycosyl donor. Preparation of these glycals were carried out by means of the C2 lithiation of 1-chloro-4-thiofuranoid glycal with LTMP followed by the Birch reduction of the chlorine atom. [reaction: see text]     

Dendron-grafted sulfur-terminated phenyleneethynylene molecular rods and blue luminescence self-assembly with Au nanoparticles

Dendron-grafted phenyleneethynylenes with alpha,omega-disulfur containing groups were newly synthesized and characterized for self-assembly with Au nanoparticles; an intense blue photoluminescence of the composite film was observed.     

Efficient 355-nm generation in CsB3O5 crystal

We demonstrate UV generation in CSB3O5 (CBO) crystals grown by the top-seeded solution growth technique. 355-nm UV light was generated by use of a type II CBO crystal as a sum frequency of the fundamental light and the second harmonic of a nanosecond Nd:YVO4 laser. A 3.0-W output of the third-harmonic was obtained at a repetition rate of 31 kHz. The conversion efficiency from the fundamental light to the third harmonic reached 30%, which was 1.5 times higher than that obtained with a type II LiB3O5 crystal under the same experimental conditions.