A warehouse-based design model for reverse logistics

In this paper, an MILP formulation is proposed for the design of a reverse logistics network based on a warehouse location–allocation model, which optimizes, simultaneously, the forward and reverse networks. A single product model with unlimited capacity is first defined. Subsequently, the model is extended to a multi-product capacitated recovery network model, where capacity limitations and a multi-product system can be considered. The proposed model is compared to published work in the field, where different model assumptions have been proposed. Two cases are described so as to gain a better insight into the model and allow a comparative analysis.     

Quadratic data envelopment analysis

Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) offers a piece-wise linear approximation of the production frontier. The approximation tends to be poor if the true frontier is not concave, eg in case of economies of scale or of specialisation. To improve the flexibility of the DEA frontier and to gain in empirical fit, we propose to extend DEA towards a more general piece-wise quadratic approximation, called Quadratic Data Envelopment Analysis (QDEA). We show that QDEA gives statistically consistent estimates for all production frontiers with bounded Hessian eigenvalues. Our Monte-Carlo simulations suggest that QDEA can substantially improve efficiency estimation in finite samples relative to standard DEA models.     

Effective dimensionality approach to the RKKY interaction in multilayer systems

We consider RKKY interaction in a quasi 2D system with nonparabolic dispersion. In our paper we calculate the RKKY range function assuming the in-layer confinement via effective dimensionality approach. We show, that indirect magnetic exchange in our system can be modelled by the effective spectral dimension which equals one.     

CsNiCl3晶体的光谱精细结构、零场分裂参量及Jahn-Teller效应

应用不可约张量理论构造了三角对称晶场中3d²/3d⁸态离子的45阶可完全对角化的微扰哈密顿矩阵，研究了CsNiCl₃晶体的光谱精细结构、晶体结构、零场分裂参量、Jahn-Telller效应以及自旋单重态对Ni²⁺离子基态能级的影响，理论与实验相符合.在此基础上，进一步研究了以前工作中被忽略的自旋-自旋耦合作用和Trees修正对CsNiCl₃晶体的光谱精细结构和零场分裂参量的影响，发现有四种机理会影响零场分裂参量：1)自旋-轨道耦合机理，2)自旋-自旋耦合机理；3)自旋-轨道与自旋-自旋联合耦合机理；4)自旋-轨道与Trees修正联合耦合机理，其中自旋-轨道耦合机理是最主要的，其他三种机理也是不可忽略的. 关键词： 基态能级 精细结构 零场分裂 自旋-自旋耦合     

Au/SiO2纳米复合薄膜的微结构及光吸收特性研究

用多靶磁控溅射技术制备了Au/SiO2纳米多层薄膜.利用透射电子显微镜以及吸收光谱对Au/SiO2复合薄膜的微观结构、表面形貌及光学性能进行了表征和测试.研究结果表明:单层Au/SiO2薄膜中Au沉积时间小于10s时,分散在SiO2中的Au颗粒随Au的沉积时间的延长而增大;当沉积时间超过10s后,Au颗粒的尺寸几乎不随沉积时间变化,但Au颗粒的形状由网络状结构变为薄膜状结构.[Au(t1)SiO2(600)]×5多层薄膜在540-560nm波长附近有明显的表面等离子共振吸收峰,且吸收峰的强度随Au的沉积时间增加而增强.基于修正后的Maxwell-Garnett (M-G)有效媒质理论,讨论了金属颗粒的形状对等离子共振吸收峰的峰位和强度的影响.模拟的吸收光谱与实验吸收光谱形状、趋势及吸收峰位相符合.     

掺入Ni元素的LiCoO2晶体光谱结构及电子顺磁共振g因子

在弱场图像下,利用Racah不可约张量算符方法得到了三角对称3d4/3d6电子组态的210阶可完全对角化的微扰哈密顿矩阵、最近邻点电荷模型晶体结构常量公式和电子顺磁共振g因子公式.研究了LiCoO2晶体和掺入Ni的LiCoO2:Ni晶体中Co3+的基态能级、晶体结构和电子顺磁共振g因子.考虑了LiCoO2晶体和LiCoO2:Ni晶体中自旋单重态和三重态对Co3+基态能级的影响,讨论了LiCoO2晶体和在LiCoO2晶体中掺杂Ni后Co3+局域结构常量大小的变化是引起Co3+的基态能级变化的主要原因,理论和实验都证实了这一点.还计算了掺杂前后的电子顺磁共振g因子,计算结果与实验值符合得较好.     

A Language for Teaching Discrete-event Simulation

Courses which teach discrete-event simulation are based on many different simulation languages. The requirements for a language to support teaching simulation are discussed. In particular, it is recommended that such languages separate into distinct modules those aspects of simulation which are taught as separate topics. Implementation of the separation is discussed. The SEESIM language, developed as a teaching aid, is described, and examples of its use are given. Straightforward use of SEESIM can be learned quickly, yet the language provides facilities for a staged introduction to advanced concepts of simulation.     

Au/SiO2纳米多层薄膜的制备及其性质表征

利用多靶磁控溅射技术制备了Au/SiO2纳米颗粒分散氧化物多层复合薄膜.研究了在保持Au单层颗粒膜沉积时间一定时薄膜厚度一定、变化SiO2的沉积时间及SiO2的沉积时间一定而改变薄膜厚度时,多层薄膜在薄膜厚度方向的微观结构对吸收光谱的影响.研究结果表明:具有纳米层状结构的Au/SiO2多层薄膜在560nm波长附近有明显的表面等离子共振吸收峰,吸收峰的强度随Au颗粒的浓度增加而增强,在Au颗粒浓度相同的情况下,复合薄膜光学吸收强度随薄膜厚度的增加而增强.但当金属颗粒的浓度增加到一定程度时,金属颗粒相互接触,没有观察到纳米层状结构,薄膜不显示共振吸收峰特征.用修正后的M-G(Maxwell-Garnett)理论对吸收光谱进行了模拟,得到了与实验一致的结果.     

The operational performance of the Yale ESTU

The ESTU began operation in 1988 and achieved the design voltage of 20 MV in 1990. Since that time, improvements to the gas handling system, negative ion injector, accelerator terminal and control system have greatly increased its capability and reliability. Today, the ESTU can efficiently produce an extensive assortment of stable ions at wide-ranging energies in support of low-energy nuclear physics.