Effect of the nonlinearity of the CCD in Fourier transform profilometry on spectrum overlapping and measurement accuracy

In Fourier transform profilometry (FTP), we must restrain spectrum overlapping caused by the nonlinearity of the charge coupled device (CCD) and increase the measurement accuracy of the object shape. Firstly, the causes of producing higher-order spectrum components and inducing spectrum overlapping are analysed theoretically, and a simple physical explanation and analytical deduction are given. Secondly, aiming to suppress spectrum overlapping and improve measurement accuracy, the influence of spatial carrier frequency of projection grating on them is analysed. A method of increasing the spatial carrier frequency of projection grating to restrain or reduce the spectrum overlapping significantly is proposed. We then analyze the mechanism of how the spectrum overlapping is reduced. Finally, the simulation results and experimental measurements verify the correction of the proposed theory and method.     

Studies on convergence and scaling law of Thomson backscattering spectra in strong fields

With the saddle point analysis method for the Bessel function structure and property, the convergence problem and the scaling laws of Thomson backscattering spectra are solved and studied in both cases that are for the plane wave laser field without and with applied external constant magnetic field. Some unclear points appeared in previous work are clarified. The extension of the method to a general situation for the laser field with an arbitrary polarization is discussed. We also make a simple analysis and discussion about the optimal spectra dependence of field parameters and its implication to practical applications.     

Theoretical research on the spin-Hamiltonian parameters of the square-planar CuS46− clusters in Cu(II)–dithiophosphonate complexes

The spin-Hamiltonian parameters (g-factors g_//, g_⊥ and hyperfine structure constants A_//, A_⊥) of the square-planar CuS^{6 ?}₄ clusters in Cu(II)–bis [4-ethoxphenyl-O-alkyl]-dithiophosphonate complexes are computed with the high-order perturbation formulas based on the two-mechanism model. The model includes the contributions to spin-Hamiltonian parameters from the vastly-utilised crystal-field (CF) mechanism concerning the CF excited states and the generally-omitted charge-transfer (CT) mechanism due to CT excited states. The energy levels of CF and CT excited states needed in the calculation are obtained from the observed optical spectra. The calculated results are in rational accordance with the experimental values. The signs of constants A_// and A_⊥ are suggested and the reasons of the very small g-shifts |?g_i| (= | g_i ? g_e |, where g_e ≈ 2.0023 and i = // or ⊥) are discussed.     

Theoretical analysis of the experimental UV-Vis absorption spectra of some phenolic Schiff bases

The time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) was applied in conjunction with the natural bond orbital analysis to examine the UV-Vis properties of 10 phenolic Schiff bases. The calculations were performed with different functionals, but main discussion refers to results obtained at the B3LYP/6-311+G(d,p) level of theory. The approach based on the natural localised molecular orbital clusters indicates similar behaviour for majority of examined compounds. The HOMO (“highest occupied molecular orbital”) cluster is delocalised over the ring which is electron richer, the HOMO-1 cluster is spread over the other ring, whereas the LUMO (“lowest unoccupied molecular orbital”) cluster is situated on the imino group. The two bands at long wavelengths correspond to the HOMO → LUMO and HOMO-1 → LUMO transitions, i.e. from both A and B rings to the imino group. The next band originates from a transition from the imino group to the imino group. The band at the smallest wavelengths originates from a transition from the A ring to the A ring, or from the B ring to the B ring. Our findings are in very good agreement with the existing literature data.     

Synthesis of RGO/Cu8S5/PPy Composite Nanosheets with Enhanced Peroxidase‐Like Activity for Sensitive Colorimetric Detection of H2O2 and Phenol

In this paper, a novel strategy for the fabrication of reduced graphene oxide (rGO)/Cu₈S₅/polypyrrole (PPy) composite nanosheets with Cu₈S₅ nanoparticles and PPy layer anchored on the surface of rGO as peroxidase‐like nanocatalyst is reported. During the synthesis, graphene oxide (GO)/CuO composite nanosheets are prepared first and used as templates, then the sulfuration of CuO and polymerization of pyrrole are accompanied with the reduction of GO, resulting in ternary rGO/Cu₈S₅/PPy composite nanosheets. The synthesized Cu₈S₅ nanoparticles with a diameter in the range from tens to hundreds of nanometers are dispersed within PPy decorated rGO nanosheets. The resultant ternary rGO/Cu₈S₅/PPy composite nanosheets exhibit a higher peroxidase‐like catalytic activity toward the oxidation of 3,3′,5,5′‐tetramethylbenzidine in the presence of H₂O₂ than GO/CuO and rGO/CuS composite nanosheets, revealing a synergistic effect on their activity. The as‐prepared rGO/Cu₈S₅/PPy platform provides a simple colorimetric approach for the detection of H₂O₂ and phenol with a high sensitivity. This work offers a new way for the fabrication of rGO‐based nanocomposite with superior enzyme‐like activity, which displays great potential applications in biocatalysis and environmental monitoring.     

Insight into 3D micro‐CT data: exploring segmentation algorithms through performance metrics

Three‐dimensional (3D) micro‐tomography (µ‐CT) has proven to be an important imaging modality in industry and scientific domains. Understanding the properties of material structure and behavior has produced many scientific advances. An important component of the 3D µ‐CT pipeline is image partitioning (or image segmentation), a step that is used to separate various phases or components in an image. Image partitioning schemes require specific rules for different scientific fields, but a common strategy consists of devising metrics to quantify performance and accuracy. The present article proposes a set of protocols to systematically analyze and compare the results of unsupervised classification methods used for segmentation of synchrotron‐based data. The proposed dataflow for Materials Segmentation and Metrics (MSM) provides 3D micro‐tomography image segmentation algorithms, such as statistical region merging (SRM), k‐means algorithm and parallel Markov random field (PMRF), while offering different metrics to evaluate segmentation quality, confidence and conformity with standards. Both experimental and synthetic data are assessed, illustrating quantitative results through the MSM dashboard, which can return sample information such as media porosity and permeability. The main contributions of this work are: (i) to deliver tools to improve material design and quality control; (ii) to provide datasets for benchmarking and reproducibility; (iii) to yield good practices in the absence of standards or ground‐truth for ceramic composite analysis.     

CERN的ISOLDE装置上的ECR离子剥离器Phoenix的最新进展

At ISOLDE (CERN),an on-line test bench is dedicated to charge breeding experiments with a 14GHz Phoenix ion source,for the investigation of the 1 →n scenario at next generation ISOL-type facilities.This year,various technical developments have been undertaken for intensifying the tests of the on- line performances of the booster with a high diversity of stable and radioactive ion beams.This contribution will present an overview of the latest developments,the current challenges,and some perspectives for the future use of the Phoenix booster for physics experiments at ISOLDE.     

一氧化碳的太赫兹时域光谱研究

以飞秒激光为基础的太赫兹时域光谱技术是一种新型的相干远红外光谱测量技术。文章首次利用太赫兹时域光谱技术测量了一氧化碳气体在0.2～2.5太赫兹频谱范围内的吸收光谱。实验结果表明,一氧化碳在此波段有明显的特征吸收峰,峰值位置与理论计算得到的结果有很好的一致性。随着压强的减小,吸收峰变尖锐。研究一氧化碳的太赫兹吸收光谱特性,对于快速、准确检测环境中有害气体以及排除安全隐患具有重要意义。     

中微子几何混合模型与轻子和重子数产生

在这一报告中将报告我和BABU教授合作的在hep-ph/0507217一文中有关中微子混合研究结果. 目前中微子实验数据所决定的混合角可归结为几何混合状况:sin²θ₁₂=1/3,sin²θ₂₃=1/2, 和sin²θ₁₃=0. 我们在这一工作中建立了能实现这一几何混合的可重整化模型. 模型以非阿贝尔非连续群A₄为描述中微子不同代混合的对称性. 这类模型对中微子质量有很强的限制. 而且能很自然地由轻子数破坏产生重子不对称的实验观测值. 很有趣的是这类模型中出现在轻子不守恒和无中微子双beta衰变中的相位是一样的.