Discovering ordered phases of block copolymers: new results from a generic Fourier-space approach

A generic Fourier-space approach to solve the self-consistent field theory of block copolymers is developed. This approach is based on the fact that, for any computational box with periodic boundary conditions, all spatially varying functions are spanned by the Fourier series determined by the size and shape of the box. The method reproduces all known diblock copolymer phases. The application of this method to a model "frustrated" triblock copolymer leads to a phase diagram with a number of new phases. Furthermore, the capability of the method to reproduce experimentally observed structures is demonstrated using the knitting pattern of triblock copolymers.     

Slow-light delay enhancement in small-core pure silica photonic crystal fiber based on Brillouin scattering

We demonstrate that we realize large-delay slow light based on stimulated Brillouin scattering in a short length of our fabricated small-core photonic crystal fiber (PCF). The cavity effect from the partially reflective splices in the end of the PCF enhances slow-light delay significantly. Our experiments show that large slow-light delay can be easily realized in a very short length of the PCF with a moderate pump power. Up to a one-half pulse-width delay is achieved in only 50 m of PCF in a single pump segment.     

An analytical model to estimate the performance of an indoor barrier at low-medium frequencies

Indoor barriers are now widely used for sound insulation. This paper examines the performance of indoor barriers in the low-medium frequency range and analyses the interaction between different natural modes of a room-barrier-room system. Morse proposed a theoretical model to calculate the sound field in a coupled-room, but this model neglects the surface integral of the boundary values of sound pressure. To estimate the performance of a barrier in an indoor environment, an analytical model is proposed that modifies the Green’s function for a non-rigid boundary enclosure and approximates the surface integral by a pre-estimated sound pressure based on Morse’s model. An additional approximation has been made in the proposed model to neglect the coupling area in the calculation of the surface integral. The proposed model used to predict the insertion loss of the barrier is verified by the experimental results using a 1:5 scale model. The predicted results agree well with the measured results at lower frequencies.     

Runge–Kutta discontinuous Galerkin method using WENO limiters II: Unstructured meshes

In [J. Qiu, C.-W. Shu, Runge–Kutta discontinuous Galerkin method using WENO limiters, SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing 26 (2005) 907–929], Qiu and Shu investigated using weighted essentially non-oscillatory (WENO) finite volume methodology as limiters for the Runge–Kutta discontinuous Galerkin (RKDG) methods for solving nonlinear hyperbolic conservation law systems on structured meshes. In this continuation paper, we extend the method to solve two-dimensional problems on unstructured meshes, with the goal of obtaining a robust and high order limiting procedure to simultaneously obtain uniform high order accuracy and sharp, nonoscillatory shock transition for RKDG methods. Numerical results are provided to illustrate the behavior of this procedure.     

Muon Motion Induced by a Superintense Laser in Muon‐Catalyzed Fusion

Considering the mixture after muon‐catalyzed fusion (μ CF) reaction as overdense plasma, we study muon motion in the plasma produced by a superintense linearly polarized femtosecond laser pulse. Muon drift along the propagation of laser radiation remains after the end of the laser pulse. At the peak laser intensity of 10²¹W/cm², muon goes from the skin layer into field‐free matter at short time which is much less than the pulse duration, before the laser pulse reaches its maximum. Besides, the influence of the laser on other particles in the plasma is less. Hence, this work can avoid muon sticking to alpha (α) effectively and reduce muon‐loss probability in μ CF. (© 2008 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

微环耦合谐振光波导中的色散控制模型与数值仿真

本文利用传输矩阵法得到了微环耦合谐振光波导的色散关系,讨论了耦合损耗、传输损耗及耦合系数对微环耦合谐振光波导色散的影响,改变耦合损耗、传输损耗及耦合系数可控制其色散曲线的形状、位置、以及带宽,色散曲线的变化及控制对微环耦合谐振光波导在滤波、光信号延迟及缓存等方面的应用有重要意义. 关键词： 光波导 微环光波导 传输矩阵法     

纤锌矿CdxZn1-xO电子结构的第一性原理研究

采用第一性原理的平面波超软赝势方法,计算了纤锌矿ZnO及不同量Cd掺杂ZnO的电子结构.计算结果表明,Cd的掺杂导致ZnO晶体的禁带宽度变窄.主要原因在于Cd的掺入导致Zn4s轨道中能级越来越低的电子参与作用,使得决定导带底的反键Zn 4s态能级逐渐降低,同时由pd反键轨道控制的价带顶能级逐渐升高. 关键词： 密度泛函理论 超软赝势方法 Cd掺杂ZnO     

An efficient green synthesis of xanthenedione derivatives promoted by acidic ionic liquid

Xanthenedione derivatives were prepared through the condensation reaction of aromatic aldehydes with 5,5‐dimethyl‐1,3‐cyclohexanedione promoted by acidic ionic liquid. The reaction time was 20–40 min with the yields between 82.3% and 95.3%. It was shown that the proposed method was fast, high efficient, and environmentally benign. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 19:609–611, 2008; Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ). DOI 10.1002/hc.20486     

Novel Bi-doped glasses for broadband optical amplification

Broadband infrared luminescence is observed in various Bi-doped oxide glasses prepared by conventional melting-quenching technique. The absorption spectrum of the Bi-doped germanium oxide glass consists of five broad peaks at below 370, 500, 700, 800 and 1000 nm. The fluorescence spectrum exhibits a broad peak at about 1300 nm with full width at half maximum (FWHM) of more than 300 nm when excited by an 808 nm laser diode. The fluorescence lifetime at room temperature decreases with increasing Bi₂O₃ concentration. Influence of the glass composition and melting atmosphere on the fluorescence lifetime and luminescent intensity is investigated. The mechanism of the broadband infrared luminescence is suggested. The product of stimulated emission cross-section and lifetime of the Bi-doped aluminophosphate glass is about 5.0 × 10^?24 cm² s. The glasses might be promising for applications in broadband optical fiber amplifiers and tunable lasers.     

The effect of PbF2 content on the microstructure and upconversion luminescence of Er-doped SiO2-PbF2-PbO glass ceramics

The Er³⁺ doped transparent oxyfluoride glass ceramics were obtained by appropriate heat treatment of the precursor glasses with composition (mol%) 50SiO₂-xPbF₂-(50 − x)PbO-0.5ErF₃. The microstructure and optical properties of the glasses and glass ceramics were determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), absorption spectra and luminescence spectra. The intensity of upconversion luminescence significantly increased in glass ceramics compared to that in precursor glass. The emission bands centered around 660 nm (⁴F_9/2 → ⁴I_15/2) and 410 nm (²H_9/2 → ⁴I_15/2) were simultaneously observed in glass ceramics but cannot be seen in the corresponding precursor glass. The influence of different PbF₂ content on the microstructure and upconversion luminescence of the samples was analyzed in detail. The results indicated that with the increase of PbF₂ content, the Ω₂ was almost the same and the ratios of red to green upconversion luminescence decreased in glass ceramics.