锂化硼氮纳米管的二阶非线性光学理论研究

基于硼氮纳米管(BNNTs), 研究了多重锂化硼氮纳米管Li_n-(n,0,l)BNNTs(n=6和8, l=2~4)的结构与非线性光学性质. 研究表明, 在Li_n-(n,0,l)BNNTs中, Li原子上的自然键轨道电荷接近+1(0.769～0.827 e), 表明Li原子上的电子转移到了硼氮纳米管上, 从而形成了多重锂盐. 同时发现, 增加管长和拓宽管径都可有效地增加体系的一阶超极化率. 更重要的是, Li_n-(n,0,l)BNNTs的紫外-可见吸收主要发生在270~290 nm附近, 且当管长增加时, Li_n-(n,0,l)BNNT的紫外-可见吸收光谱发生了蓝移, 改善了非线性与透光性之间的关系. 此外, Li_n-(n,0,l)BNNTs还具有良好的稳定性[垂直电离势(VIP)=5.85～6.0 eV].     

About the properties of excitability and transparency in positive systems with point delays

In this paper, the properties of positivity, excitability and transparency are discussed in time-invariant time-delay continuous-time systems subject to constant point delays. The properties might be investigated under simple tests on the parameterizations of the given continuous-time positive system and two associated ones. One of these systems is obtained by discretization of the given system while the other one is parameterized with the use of the influence graph of the original system. A dynamic economic Leontief-type model is discussed according to the presented formalism.     

Transparency due to dipole–dipole interaction in photonic crystals doped with nanoparticles

In this paper, we have studied the two-photon absorption process in photonic crystals doped with four-level nanoparticles. It is considered that all the levels of the particles are interacting with the photonic crystal. The decay linewidths of all the four levels are included in the calculations of two-photon absorption process. The effect of the dipole–dipole interaction has also been included in the formulation. Numerical simulations have been performed for the two-photon absorption spectrum on an isotropic photonic crystal. It is found that the system switches between the transparent and the nontransparent states due to the dipole–dipole interaction. The phenomenon of switching depends on the linewidths of these states.     

Re-interpretation of the Old Masters' practices through optical and rheological investigation: The presence of calcite

Lead white, composed of a mixture of cerussite and hydrocerussite (respectively PbCO₃ and Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂), is often associated in paintings with other white pigments, especially calcite. By combining in-situ analyses with paint reconstructions, we attempt to get a better understanding of the role of this addition of calcite and to investigate how artists may have used it to modify the properties of their paints. Lead-based white pigments of a Dutch 17th-century nuancier have been analysed as well as historical paintings. Two examples are given: one from a painting by Roger van der Weyden, in the 15th century, and one by Nicolas Poussin, in the 17th century, from specific zones that indicate the addition of calcite. The presence of calcite and pigments enhances both the optical and the rheological properties. Visible reflectance spectroscopy was carried out on pure paints as well as mixtures and indicated an increase in the transparency of the paint mixture in comparison to pure lead white. Rheological measurements also indicated an increase in the elastic and viscous moduli, as well as of the yield stress again in comparison to pure lead white. Calcite could thus have been used to assist in the creation of impasto effects in lead white paints.     

The number of excellent discrete Morse functions on graphs

In Nicolaescu (2008) [7] the number of non-homologically equivalent excellent Morse functions defined on S² was obtained in the differentiable setting. We carried out an analogous study in the discrete setting for some kinds of graphs, including S¹, in Ayala et al. (2009) [1]. This paper completes this study, counting excellent discrete Morse functions defined on any infinite locally finite graph.     

Properties of Waterborne Polyurethanes Based on Polycarbonate Diol Reinforced with Organophilic Clay

Abstract

Nanocomposite of waterborne polyurethane (PU) based on poly(hexamethylene carbonate) diol reinforced by organophilic clay was prepared. Exfoliation of silicate layer in PU was confirmed by x-ray diffraction pattern and transmission electron microscopy. Reinforcing effect of clay was examined by observing dynamic mechanical properties, tensile properties, and shore A hardness. The modulus increased as the content of clay in PU matrix was increased, and this increase was more evident when the PU matrix becomes soft at the temperature range above the glass transiton temperature of soft segment. Water swell was decreased and thermal resistance was increased as the content of clay was increased. Reduction of transparency by added clay was marginal.     

Correlations between the electric charging properties and the optically determined structure of non-woven fabrics

The aim of this paper is to determine the degree of correlation between the electrostatic potential distribution on the surface of non-woven fabrics and the material structure as obtained by optical means. The potential distribution on the material surface was monitored for several samples of two types of fabrics that were electrically charged using corona discharge. The results show that the charge distribution on the samples surface significantly correlates with the spreading and the third centered moment of the gray-scale pictures of the samples.     

Strategic behavior in queues with the effect of the number of customers behind

In this paper, we investigate the strategic behavior in queues by considering the effect of the number of customers behind. The equilibrium joining strategy of customers is obtained and its implications for the service system are examined. We find that the complete queue transparency (i.e., disclosing the real-time system information) can have positive effect on customers, which might encourage more customers to join. Further, the follow-the-crowd (FTC) behavior can be observed, which results in multiple equilibria. By comparing the customer welfare under two different information levels, we demonstrate that, somewhat surprisingly, the queue transparency does not necessarily hurt the customer welfare, and a higher customer welfare can be obtained in the transparent case than that in opaque case when the demand volume is large.     

Rhodium(III)-catalyzed [4 + 2] annulation of N-arylbenzamidines with 1,4,2-dioxazol-5-ones: Easy access to 4-aminoquinazolines via highly selective CH bond activation

A novel approach for the synthesis of 4-aminoquinazolines has been developed via rhodium(III)-catalyzed [4 + 2] annulation of N-arylbenzamidines with 1,4,2-dioxazol-5-ones. This reaction features excellent regioselectivity, broad substrate scope and high step economy, which would provide the reference for the construction of the fused 4-aminoquinazolines with biologically and pharmacologically active compounds.     

Qualia and the Argument from Illusion: A Defence of Figment

This paper resurrects two discredited ideas in the philosophy of mind. The first: the idea that perceptual illusion might have something metaphysically significant to tell us about the nature of phenomenal consciousness. The second: that the colours and other qualities that ‘fill’ our sensory fields are occurrent properties (rather than representations of properties) that are, nevertheless, to be distinguished from the ‘objective’ properties of things in the external world. Theories of consciousness must recognize the existence of what Daniel Dennett mockingly labels ‘figment,’ but this result—though metaphysically and epistemologically significant—is not incompatible with either physicalism or naturalized semantics.