Chaotic Dynamics in an Electronic Model of a Genetic Network

We consider dynamics in a class of piecewise-linear ordinary differential equations and in an electronic circuit that model genetic networks. In these models, gene activity varies continuously in time. However, as in Boolean or discrete-time switching networks, gene activity is driven high or low based only on whether the activities of the regulating genes are high or low (i.e., above or below certain thresholds). Depending on the “regulatory logic”, these models can exhibit simple dynamics, like stable fixed points or oscillation, or chaotic dynamics. The observed qualitative and quantitative differences between the dynamics in the idealized equations and the dynamics in the electronic circuit lead us to focus attention on the analysis of the dynamics as a function of parameter values. We propose new techniques for solving the inverse problem – the problem of inferring the regulatory logic and parameters from time series data. We also give new symbolic and statistical methods for characterizing dynamics in these networks.     

Multiple-magnetic field 139La NMR and density functional theory investigation of the solid lanthanum(III) halides

Results from a solid-state ¹³⁹La NMR spectroscopic investigation of the anhydrous lanthanum(III) halides (LaX₃; X=F, Cl, Br, I) at applied magnetic fields of 7.0, 9.4, 11.7, 14.1, and 17.6 T are presented and highlight the advantages of working at high applied magnetic field strengths. The ¹³⁹La quadrupolar coupling constants are found to range from 15.55 to 24.0 MHz for LaCl₃ and LaI₃, respectively. The lanthanum isotropic chemical shifts exhibit an inverse halogen dependence with values ranging from −135 ppm for LaF₃ to 700 ppm for LaI₃, which represents nearly half of the total lanthanum chemical shift range. The spans of the magnetic shielding tensors also vary widely, from 35 to 650 ppm for the solid LaF₃ through LaI₃. DFT calculations of the ¹³⁹La electric field gradient and magnetic shielding tensors have been performed and provide a qualitative interpretation of the trends observed experimentally.     

SENSITIZATION OF PHOTOREACTIONS IN EIMHJELLEN'S RHODOPSEUDOMONAS BY A PIGMENT ABSORBING AT 830 mμ*

Abstract— The excitation spectrum for bacteriochlorophyll b fluorescence, the action spectrum for cytochrome-553 oxidation, and the action spectrum for P-985 bleaching are compared to the absorption (1-T) spectrum of a Rhodopseudomonas sp. NHTC 133 extract over the range 770 to 930 mμ. These spectra show that a minor pigment P-830 is more effective in sensitizing cytochrome oxidation and P-985 bleaching than in exciting fluorescence of Bchl b. These results are consistent with the proposal that P-830 is a form of Bchl b in special relation to the reaction center pigment P-985.     

Stereoselective Peterson Olefinations from Bench‐Stable Reagents and N‐Phenyl Imines

The synthesis of bench‐stable α,α‐bis(trimethylsilyl)toluenes and tris(trimethylsilyl)methane is described and their use in stereoselective Peterson olefinations has been achieved with a wide substrate scope. Product stereoselectivity was poor with carbonyl electrophiles (E/Z ～1:1 to 4:1) though this was significantly improved by employing the corresponding substituted N‐benzylideneaniline (up to 99:1) as an alternative electrophile. The olefination byproduct was identified as N,N‐bis(trimethylsilyl)aniline and could be easily separated from product by aqueous acid extraction. Evidence for an autocatalytic cycle has been obtained.     

A synthesis of 2-epi-fagomine using gold(I)-catalysed allene cyclisation

A synthesis of 2-epi-fagomine via a highly stereoselective gold(I)-catalysed allene cyclisation is described. The stereochemical outcome of the cyclisation is opposite to that observed in previous studies. In contrast, gold(III)-catalysed cyclisation is inefficient and gives rise to double cyclisation by-products.     

镱(Ⅲ)卟啉配合物的合成、结构表征和近红外光谱研究

合成了5个meso-位和β-位具有不同取代基的Yb(Ⅲ)卟啉配合物(2a~2e), 并对其结构进行了表征; 研究了配合物的可见光谱和近红外光谱性质, 测得了相关的量子产率和荧光寿命. 研究结果表明, 此类中性单核Yb(Ⅲ)卟啉配合物由于Yb³⁺的存在, 导致卟啉配体发生π→π*跃迁, 并将吸收的可见光能量传递给Yb³⁺的激发态, 使得配合物在近红外光区有很强的发光, 且meso-位为供电子基团的Yb(Ⅲ)卟啉配合物的发光效率比含吸电子基团的Yb(Ⅲ)卟啉配合物高, 而β-位溴化的Yb(Ⅲ)卟啉配合物的发光效率较差.     

二米真空紫外光栅摄谱仪

本文叙述了新近建造的一台二米真空紫外光栅摄谱仪的构造、性能和得到的结果,仪器是法线入射式,入射角7.5°,记录波段为2100?—200?。平均色散率为8.7?/mm。应用低气压电容放电光源,获得强而清晰的线状谱,包括大量的高次离化谱线。我们辨认了这个光源发射的大部分谱线共554条。关键词：     

有机金属聚合物/多酸纳米杂化LB膜的制备与光电性质研究

以含有共轭大π键的有机金属聚合物(OMP)作有机组分, 以Keggin结构和Dawson结构钨(钼)磷杂多酸作无机组分, 以十八胺为辅助成膜剂, 用LB技术制备了3种新型有机金属聚合物/十八铵/杂多阴离子OMP/ODA/HPA (HPA＝PMo₁₂, PW₁₂, P₂Mo₁₈)杂化LB膜. 用π-A曲线﹑UV-vis吸收光谱﹑荧光光谱﹑原子力显微镜(AFM)﹑扫描隧道显微镜(STM)和表面光电压谱(SPS)对标题LB膜的成膜性能及光电性质进行了研究, 结果表明标题杂化LB膜的崩溃压为26.8 mN/m, 在可见光区有较强的光电压响应, 并有好的发光性质. 当电压为±8.0 V时, 隧道电流是－0.1～－2.3 nA.     

DIFFERENTIAL-ALGEBRAIC APPROACH TO COUPLED PROBLEMS OF DYNAMIC THERMOELASTICITY

An efficient numerical approach for the general thermomechanical problems was developed and it was tested for a two-dimensional thermoelasticity problem. The main idea of our numerical method is based on the reduction procedure of the original system of PDEs describing coupled thermomechanical behavior to a system of Differential Algebraic Equations (DAEs) where the stress-strain relationships are treated as algebraic equations. The resulting system of DAEs was then solved with a Backward Differentiation Formula (BDF) using a fully implicit algorithm. The described procedure was explained in detail, and its effectiveness was demonstrated on the solution of a transient uncoupled thermoelastic problem, for which an analytical solution is known, as well as on a fully coupled problem in the two-dimensional case.