Does the phase transition exist in the one-component plasma model?

Explanations are given for why there is no real first-order phase transition in the one-component plasma (OCP) model. The fluid (liquid) and crystalline states of the OCP observed in computer experiments are not in equilibrium, on account of instability of the system. However, specific features of the free energy suggest that some sort of a “virtual” phase transition occurs in the model. Such a transition can be turned real by choosing the right form of the background energy. Pis’ma Zh. éksp. Teor. Fiz. 67, No. 1, 82–85 (10 January 1997) Published in English in the original Russian journal. Edited by Steve Torstveit.     

Nearest-neighbor two-point correlation function of the Z-invariant eight-vertex model

The nearest-neighbor two-point correlation function of the Z-invariant inhomogeneous eight-vertex model in the thermodynamic limit is computed using the free-field representation. Pis’ma Zh. éksp. Teor. Fiz. 68, No. 3, 243–247 (10 August 1998) Published in English in the original Russian journal. Edited by Steve Torstveit.     

Anomalous proximity effect in d-wave superconductors

The anomalous proximity effect between a d-wave superconductor and a thin disordered normal layer is studied theoretically in the framework of Eilenberger equations. It is shown that disorder of the quasiparticle reflection from this thin layer leads to the formation of an s-wave component localized near the boundary. The angular and spatial structure of the pair potential near the interface is studied. Pis’ma Zh. éksp. Teor. Fiz. 67, No. 7, 478–483 (10 April 1998) Published in English in the original Russian journal. Edited by Steve Torstveit.     

Three-dimensional integrable models and associated tangle invariants

In this paper we show that the Boltzmann weights of the three-dimensional Baxter-Bazhanov model give representations of the braid group if some suitable spectral limits are taken. In the trigonometric case we classify all possible spectral limits which produce braid group representations. Furthermore, we prove that for some of them we get cyclotomic invariants of links and for others we obtain tangle invariants generalizing the cyclotomic ones.     

Study of the gas-phase parameters affecting the silicon-oxide film deposition induced by an ArF laser

A study of the gas-phase parameters involved in ArF laser induced chemical vapour deposition of silicon-oxide thin films is presented. A complete set of experiments has been performed showing the influence of the concentration of the precursor gases, N₂O and SiH₄, and their influence on total and partial pressures on film growth and properties. In this paper we demonstrate the ability of this LCVD method to deposit silicon oxide films of different compositions and densities by appropriate control of gas composition and total pressure. Moreover, a material specific calibration plot comprising data obtained using different preparation techniques is presented, allowing determination of the stoichiometry of SiO _x films by using FTIR spectroscopy independently of the deposition method. For the range of processing conditions examined, the experimental results suggest that chemical processes governing deposition take place mainly in the gas phase.     

Synthesis of 3-hydrazino-6-tert-butyl-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-c]-1,2,4-triazin-5-one

3-Hydrazino-6-tert-butyl-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4,c]-1,2,4-triazin-5-one was synthesized by the reaction of a substituted 4-(N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl)-3-thioxo-1,2,4-triazine with hydrazine. The spectral characteristics and the proposed reaction mechanism are discussed.The Sumy State University, Sumy 244007. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 9, pp. 1258–1260, September, 1994. Original article submitted September 14, 1994.