Simultaneous multichannel NRZ-to-RZ format conversion of 4-ASK signal based on phase-intensity hybrid modulation and dispersion compensation fiber

We propose and investigate a novel technique to realize non-return-to-zero （NRZ） to return-to-zero （RZ） format conversion of a multichannel 4-ary amplitude shift keying （4-ASK） signal. The proposed format converter composed of two modulators and a dispersion compensating fiber （DCF） is theoretically inves-tigated using numerical simulation as basis. Research shows that a 4-channel 20-Gb/s NRZ-4-ASK signal can be converted to a RZ-4-ASK signal simultaneously without wavelength shifting and signal quality degradation, with the converted signal multiplexed to 40 Gb/s.     

Maximum confidence quantum measurements

We consider the problem of discriminating between states of a specified set with maximum confidence. For a set of linearly independent states unambiguous discrimination is possible if we allow for the possibility of an inconclusive result. For linearly dependent sets an analogous measurement is one which allows us to be as confident as possible that when a given state is identified on the basis of the measurement result, it is indeed the correct state.     

Metastability release of the form alpha of trehalose by isothermal solid state vitrification

Kinetic investigations of the polymorphic form alpha of anhydrous trehalose have been performed below its apparent melting temperature (Tm) by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction. The results reveal a spontaneous isothermal vitrification process which indicates that the phase alpha is in a very unusual superheating situation. This behavior has been attributed to the fact that the effective melting temperature (Tm(eff)) of the phase alpha is likely to be located far below the glass transition temperature (Tg) of this compound. The high viscosity of the liquid trehalose between Tm(eff) and Tg is thus invoked to explain the long lifetime of the phase alpha in this temperature range.     

C-15 thiazol-4-yl analogues of (E)-9,10-didehydroepothilone D: synthesis and cytotoxicity

The syntheses and biological evaluation of six epothilone D analogues are reported. These side-chain variants of the (E)-9,10-didehydroepothilone scaffold contain C-15 thiazole appendages that are derived from bromomethyl ketone intermediates. Although each of these analogues is less cytotoxic than the parent (E)-9,10-didehydroepothilone D, three maintain IC(50) values in the double-digit nanomolar range against both susceptible and resistant cell lines.     

Interaction of m-nitrophenylfluorone-Mo(VI) complex as a probe with human serum albumin: a fluorescence quenching study

In this paper, the binding characteristics of human serum albumin (HSA) and m-nitrophenylfluorone (m-NPF)-molybdenum (Mo(VI)) complex have been studied by fluorophotometry. The binding constants are measured at different temperature. Based on the theory of Forster energy transfer, the binding distance and the energy transfer efficiency between m-nitrophenylfluorone-Mo(VI) complex and protein are obtained. According to the thermodynamic parameters, the main sort of binding force can be judged. The results indicate that HSA and m-NPF-Mo(VI) complex have strong interactions. The mechanism of quenching belongs to static quenching and the main sort of binding force is electrostatic gravitation.     

色酮吡唑啉酮骨架拼接二氢查尔酮类化合物的合成

以色酮-吡唑啉酮合成子(1）为原料,在三级胺N,N-二甲基乙醇胺催化下,与查尔酮发生Michael加成反应,合成了10个新型的色酮吡唑啉酮骨架拼接二氢查尔酮类化合物3a~3j,产率79%~90%, dr值为6/1~10/1, 其结构经¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR和HR-MS（ESI-TOF）表征。化合物3b的相对构型由单晶培养确定。该类化合物含有连续两个立体中心,包括一个季碳中心,可以为生物活性筛选提供物质基础。     

新型喹唑啉衍生物的设计、合成及体外抗肿瘤活性

为了寻找高效、毒性小的抗肿瘤药物,设计并合成了一系列新型的喹唑啉衍生物,其结构经¹H NMR、 ¹³C NMR、 IR、 MS（ESI）和元素分析表征。采用细胞增殖抑制实验法（MTT法）测定了化合物3a～10c对人盲肠腺癌细胞（HCT-8）、人肝癌细胞（HepG2）、人肺癌细胞（A549） 和人高转移性肝癌细胞（MHCC-97H）的体外抑制活性。结果表明：4-位为氨基苯甲基丙二酸二甲酯时（3a~6c）,化合物的肿瘤抑制作用比其相应水解产物（7a~10c）更强;氨基在苯甲基丙二酸二甲酯间位时,抑制活性明显优于对位取代。其中,5c对HCT-8、 A549及MHCC-97H的抑制活性较显著,IC₅₀值分别为13.613 μmol/L, 13.578 μmol/L和25.804 μmol/L。      

引力的曲率平方理论

利用法坐标对局部等效原理、以及局部等效原理在构造曲率平方可重整拉氏量中的作用进行了论证．得到了曲率平方引力的场方程、其线性近似以及有质引力粒子的Ｙｕｋａｗａ势的表式．     

Strong-Superstrong Transition in Glass Transition of Metallic Glass

Dynamic fragility of bulk metallic glass （BMG） of Zr64Cu16Ni10Al10 alloy is studied by three-point beam bending methods. The fragility parameter mfor Zr64Cu16Ni10Al10 BMG is calculated to be 24.5 at high temperature, which means that the liquid is a ＂strong＂ liquid, while to be 13.4 at low temperature which means that the liquid is a ＂super-strong＂ liquid. The dynamical behavior of Zr64Cu16Ni10Al10 BMG in the supercooled region undergoes a strong to super-strong transition. To our knowledge, it is the first time that a strong-to-superstrong transition is found in the metallic glass. Using small angle x-ray scattering experiments, we find that this transition is assumed to be related to a phase separation process in supercooled liquid.     

Evaporation-coupled wetting of ZrO2 by molten Mg in Ar atmosphere

The wetting behaviors of molten Mg drops on polycrystalline ZrO₂ substrate surfaces were studied in a controlled Ar atmosphere at 948–1173 K using an improved sessile drop method. The ZrO₂ substrate is virtually not wetted by molten Mg at temperatures below 1173 K. The wetting and evaporation stages according to different variation behaviors of contact angle, contact diameter and drop height were identified. Six representative modes were proposed to describe the evaporation-coupled wetting behaviors during different stages. The competitions between surface oxidation, chemical reaction and drop evaporation were discussed to account for the mechanisms for various wetting behaviors at different temperatures. The chemical reaction leads to the formation of more wettable MgO phase at the interface; however, it yields only an inconspicuous improvement in the wetting due to enhanced Mg evaporation.