A global optical-model analysis of neutron elastic scattering data

Differential cross sections for neutron elastic scattering in the energy range 7–26 MeV from ⁴⁰Ca, ⁹⁰Zr, ⁹²Mo, ^{116, 124}Sn and ²⁰⁸Pb are analyzed in terms of a global optical-model potential. A smooth variation of the real radius parameters with mass number is investigated. Otherwise, optical-model geometrical parameters are kept fixed at values obtained by averaging individual best fits. The energy and isospin dependences of potential strengths and volume integrals per nucleon are presented.     

Conductance of electrolytes in ethanol solutions from −45 to 25°C

Precise conductance data for solutions of NaI, NaBPh₄, KI, KSCN, Csl, Pr₄NI, Pr₄NBr, Pr₄NClO₄, i-Am₃BuNI, and i-Am₃BuNBPh₄ in ethanol at ?45, ?35, ?25, ?15, ?5, 5, 15, and 25°C are communicated and discussed. Measurements were carried out by procedures and equipment known to produce data of high precision. Evaluation of the data is performed on the basis of a conductance equation that includes terms in c^3/2. Single ion conductances are determined with the help of temperature dependent transference numberts t₀ ⁺ (KSCN/EtOH). Ion-pair association constants and their temperature dependence are discussed in terms of contact and solvent separated ion pairs and the role of non-Coulombic forces is demonstrated with the help of an appropriate splitting of the Gibb's energy of ion-pair formation.     

Proprietà spettrali di una classe di operatori quasi ellittici

Riassunto In questo lavoro ci occupiamo di problemi al contorno per una classe di operatori lineari quasi ellittici del tipoA+σ, dove σ è una perturbazione assegnata; proviamo che l'operatore associato al problema è di Fredholm con indice zero e studiamo le proprietà spettrali dell'operatore associato al problema con condizioni al contorno omogenee.

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Summary In this paper we study boundary value problems for linear quasi elliptic (A+σ)-type operators, where σ is an assigned perturbation; we prove that the related operator is a Fredholm operator whose index is zero. Then we study spectral properties of the operator related to the problem with homogeneous boundary conditions.

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Lavoro eseguito nell'Istituto di Scienze dell'Informazione dell'Università di Salerno, nell'ambito del Gruppo Nazionale per l'Analisi Funzionale e le sue Applicazioni del C.N.R.     

Synthesis and structural,magnetic and electrochemical characterization of PtCo nanoparticles prepared by water-in-oil microemulsion

PtCo nanoparticles with homogeneous size (around 3–4 nm) have been synthesized in a water-in-oil microemulsion of water/polyethylenglycol–dodecylether (BRIJ^®30)/n-heptane. X-ray diffraction study revealed the formation of a cubic phase with a gradual decrease of the cell parameter with increasing cobalt incorporation in the crystalline lattice of platinum. In relation to their magnetic properties, the PtCo nanoparticles present a superparamagnetic behaviour even after annealing, although higher permeability was induced by the thermal treatment. Finally, the electrocatalytic activity of the particles towards oxalic acid oxidation in H₂SO₄ was evaluated. The Pt74Co26 nanoparticles showed the highest reactivity for this reaction.     

Initial quantum levels of captured muons in CO,CO2, and COS

The role of valence electrons for the muon capture process by molecules is experimentally investigated with the aid of cascade calculations. Low-momentum muons are introduced to gas targets of CO, CO₂, and COS below atmospheric pressure. The initial states of captured muons are determined from the measured muonic X-ray structure of the Lyman and Balmer series. We propose that the lone pair electrons in the carbon atom of CO significantly contribute to the capture of a muon with large angular momenta.

     

Synthesis and hydrodynamic and conformation properties of star-shaped polystyrene with calix[8]arene core

Properties of individual molecules of star-like polystyrene with calix[8]arene core in dilute chloroform solutions were studied using methods of static light scattering, translation diffusion, and viscometry. The solution behavior of the polymer investigated significantly differs from the properties of linear polymers. Star-like polystyrene macromolecules in solutions are characterized by compact structure—the hydrodynamic radius is not higher than 5.5?nm at M?=?125,000?g?mol^?1. The shape of star-like polystyrene macromolecules differs slightly from spherical.     

Effect of annealing on the properties of N-doped ZnO films deposited by RF magnetron sputtering

N-doped ZnO films were deposited by RF magnetron sputtering in N₂/Ar gas mixture and were post-annealed at different temperatures (T_a) ranging from 400 to 800 °C in O₂ gas at atmospheric pressure. The as-deposited and post-annealed films were characterized by their structural (XRD), compositional (SIMS, XPS), optical (UV-vis-NIR spectrometry), electrical (Hall measurements), and optoelectronic properties (PL spectra). The XRD results authenticate the improvement of crystallinity following post-annealing. The weak intensity of the (0 0 2) reflection obtained for the as-deposited N-doped ZnO films was increased with the increasing T_a to become the preferred orientation at higher T_a (800 °C). The amount of N-concentration and the chemical states of N element in ZnO films were changed with the T_a, especially above 400 °C. The average visible transmittance (400-800 nm) of the as-deposited films (26%) was increased with the increasing T_a to reach a maximum of 75% at 600 °C but then decreased. In the PL spectra, A⁰X emission at 3.321 eV was observed for T_a = 400 °C besides the main D⁰X emission. The intensity of the A⁰X emission was decreased with the increasing T_a whereas D⁰X emission became sharper and more optical emission centers were observed when T_a is increased above 400 °C.