Electron impact single ionization of copper

Electron impact single ionization cross sections of copper have been calculated in the binary encounter approximation using accurate expression for σ _ΔE as given by Vriens and Hartree-Fock momentum distribution for the target electron. The BEA calculation based on the usual procedure does not show satisfactory agreement with experiment in this case but a striking modification is found to be successful in explaining the experimental observations. The discrepancy is linked with the ionization of the 3d ¹⁰ electrons and probably effective single ionization does not take place from 3d shell of copper leading to smaller values of experimental cross sections.     

1,3,2‐Oxazastibinanes: Novel six‐membered heterocycles

The hitherto unreported oxazastibinanes 3 have been synthesized by the sodium borohydride reduction of 3‐phenyl‐1‐arylamino‐3‐oxopropane ( 1 ) and subsequent cyclization of the disodium salt of 3‐phenyl‐1‐arylamino‐3‐hydroxypropane ( 2 ) with R₃SbBr₂ (R = Ph, p‐tolyl, or mesityl). These compounds have been characterized by elemental analyses, molecular weight determination, and by IR, far IR, ¹H, and ¹³C NMR spectral studies. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 14:417–420, 2003; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/hc.10155     

Free Damage Propagation with Memory

We introduce a simple model for free damage propagation based on non-local potentials. The model is developed using a state based peridynamic formulation. The resulting evolution is shown to be well posed. At each instant of the evolution we identify the damage set. On this set the local strain has exceeded critical values either for tensile or hydrostatic strain and damage has occurred. For this model the damage set is nondecreasing with time and associated with damage variables defined at each point in the body. We show that energy balance holds for this evolution. For differentiable displacements away from the damage set we show that the nonlocal model converges to the linear elastic model.     

Analytical framework of small-gap photoconductive dipole antenna using equivalent circuit model

A compact planar antenna sources with on-chip fabrication and high directivity in order to achieve large depth-of-field for better image resolution is the prospective demand for THz imaging application. Therefore, the small-gap photoconductive dipole antennas have been explored to fulfil such applications demand. However, there are certain modalities for improving the photoconductive dipole antenna performance which need to identify to accomplish high THz average radiated power and improved total efficiency. The unit-cell small-gap photoconductive dipole antenna radiation power enhancement methods need to optimize the design parameters with photoconductive material selection from theoretical simulation. Further, the potential improvement of coupling efficiency of THz wave with air as well as femto-second laser incident efficiency is also important parameters to enhance the radiation power of small-gap photoconductive dipole antenna. In this paper, we have presented an analytical procedure employing explicit mathematical expression leading to the physical behaviour of small-gap photoconductive dipole antenna. The effects of biased lines on the antenna performance parameters are discussed with the help of proposed equivalent circuit model. We have explored the effect of gap-size on the THz radiated power and on total radiation efficiency from the proposed photoconductive dipole antennas.     

Modified phonon confinement model for size dependent Raman shift and linewidth of silicon nanocrystals

A modified phonon confinement model considering the size distribution, an improved phonon dispersion curve and a confinement function is developed for the calculation of size dependent Raman spectra of the silicon (Si) nanocrystals. The model is capable of simultaneous calculations of the Raman shift, intensity and linewidth. The calculated size dependent redshift and linewidth of Raman spectra are in good agreement with the available experimental data in literature and better than previously reported theoretical results. The rapid rise in the redshift and linewidth for relatively smaller Si nanocrystals are well reproduced. The asymmetric behavior of Raman spectra is also obtained from the present model.     

On the planes of Suetake

The Suetake planes and the simple full non-square André planes are shown to be exactly those finite translation planes that are coupled with a semifield plane. Also, the Suetake planes are never generalized André planes.     

Fabrication of Er doped oxyfluoride-silicate glass film by pulsed laser deposition for planar amplifier

Pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique has been employed to fabricate glassy films based on the Er³⁺ doped oxyfluoride lead-silicate glasses. Glassy films have been produced at temperatures between 300 and 400 °C with O₂ pressures ranging from 25 to 175 mTorr. The film microstructure appears to be determined mainly by substrate temperature. The film refractive index increases with higher temperatures and lower O₂ pressures. The photoluminescence intensity of Er³⁺ ions and lifetime are very much dependent on the film microstructure and defects. Fewer fabrication defects and less porous films produce stronger fluorescence intensity and longer lifetime of Er³⁺ ions. At an optimized temperature and O₂ pressure, the Er photoluminescence properties of the film can be reproduced and are very close to those of target glass. Consequently the work reported here suggested a good candidate for further investigation as a thin film material for EDWA.     

A Chemodosimetric Probe Based on a Conjugated Oxidized Bis‐Indolyl System for Selective Naked‐Eye Sensing of Cyanide Ions in Water

A new bis‐indolyl‐based colorimetric probe has been synthesized. This allows a Michael‐type adduct formation for the detection of cyanide ions. The probe shows a remarkable color change from red to colorless upon addition of the cyanide ions in pure water. The cyanide ion reacts with the probe and removes the conjugation of the bis‐indolyl moiety of the probe with that of the 4‐substituted aromatic ring. This renders the probe colorless. The mechanism of the reaction of the probe with the cyanide ion was established by using ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and kinetic studies.     

One-pot thioetherification of aryl halides with thiourea and benzyl bromide in water catalyzed by Cu-grafted furfural imine-functionalized mesoporous SBA-15

Surface functionalization of SBA-15 followed by its reaction with Cu(OAc)(2) has been carried out to develop a new Cu-grafted functionalized mesoporous material, which catalyzes one-pot three component coupling of different aryl halides with thiourea and benzyl bromide in aqueous medium to produce aryl thioethers in very good yields (80-88%).