Quantum mechanics versus realism

Quantum theory accepts the point-like indivisible (classical) character of a particle as a mere product of a measuring process, or what has become known as a collapse. Following the notion of empty waves, which accepts the particle as a real existent entity without regard to the measurement process, we propose an experiment that may shed some light on the reality of the particle and the consequences of that reality.     

Excitonic detectors of infrared and submillimeter radiation

The theory of new type detectors based on the quenching of secondary emission in direct-gap semiconductors (lines of Raman light scattering due to interaction between free and bound excitons in the crystal, and also bands of edge radiation) caused by IR or submillimeter radiation is proposed. The results obtained are confirmed by the experiment performed for CdS crystal excited by ultraviolet radiation of mercury lamp, at liquid helium temperature.     

Method of polarization reflection matrix measurement in the submillimeter wave range

Homodyne method of measurement of polarization reflection matrix, providing the possibility of simultaneous measurement of all four complex coefficients of polarization reflection matrix in submillimeter quasi-optical (QO) circuits is presented. Technical realizability of the method for QO waveguides of the class of "hollow dielectric wavequide" is shown.     

Investigation of superconductivity effects in single-phase and multiphase Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8 single-crystals at 2-MM wavelengths

Experimental investigations of superconductivity effects in single-phase and multiphase Bi₂Sr₂CaCu₂O₈ single-crystals have been carried out at 142 GHz frequency by means of the standing wave profile method [1]. Josephson harmonic generation has been observed to be responsible for the appearence of additional peaks on the standing wave profile of the open dielectric resonator loaded with a properly orientated multiphase high-T_c superconductor specimen. This leads to the conclusion that most of the Josephson junctions in multiphase crystals are located in certain crystallographic planes. The investigations of temperature dependencies showed that sharp resonant peaks of conductivity observed earlier [2] at 60 GHz could also be observed at 142 GHz.     

Travelling, non-periodic patterns in nonlinear stability problems

In this short note we present results on the existence of several classes of travelling, non-periodic solutions of the complex Ginzburg-Landau equation. First we give a very short introduction to the G-L equation and show its importance in nonlinear stability theory. We then study the G-L equation with complex coefficients and establish the existence of a 2-parameter family of quasi-periodic solutions and two different types of one-parameter families of heteroclinic orbits; all members of these families travel with a well-defined wave-speed. The heteroclinic solutions correspond to (travelling) soliton-like localized structures which connect different (stable) periodic patterns. Mathematically, these families of travelling solutions (quasi-periodic and heteroclinic) are continuations into the complex case of the stationary solutions of the real G-L equation.     

Solitons in Josephson junctions: An overview

The dynamics of the Josephson tunnel junction is approximately described by a perturbed sine-Gordon equation. The Josephson tunnel junction is thus a convenient experimental solid state device for the study of solitons and solitonlike phenomena. The physical manifestation of the soliton is a propagating magnetic flux quantum ( ₀=h/2e=2.064×10^–15 V sec). Basic properties of the soliton and its relation to observable experimental quantities (zero field steps, microwave radiation, etc.) are reviewed. Recent direct measurements of the actual soliton profile are also mentioned.     

反应挤出法合成S/B多嵌段共聚物的研究

在阴离子引发体系下 ,以双螺杆挤出机为反应器 ,采用丁二烯、苯乙烯混和单体加料方式 ,本体法一步合成了S B多嵌段共聚物 .考察了螺杆转速、进料速率以及不同丁苯配比对反应挤出合成PS及S B嵌段共聚物聚合转化率的影响 .用1 H NMR、IR、DMA、TEM等方法对S B嵌段共聚物进行了表征 ,结果表明共聚物由多个微小的丁二烯嵌段和少量无规段组成 .当丁二烯含量少至 15 %左右时 ,其嵌段可回缩成球状 ,粒径大约在 30～ 5 0nm .该材料的韧性随着共聚物中丁二烯含量的增加而逐渐提高 ,特别是断裂延伸率的提高尤为显著     

Surface properties of Reactive Yellow 2 immobilised pHEMA and HEMA/chitosan membranes: characterisation of their selectivity to different proteins

Poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate), pHEMA, and a composite pHEMA/chitosan networks were synthesized in the membrane form via UV initiated photo-polymerisation in the presence of an initiator ,′-azoisobutyronitrile. Reactive Yellow 2 (RY-2) was covalently immobilised as a dye–ligand onto both membranes. The polarity and surface energy of the investigated membranes were determined by contact angle measurement. The incorporation of chitosan in the pHEMA networks produced more hydrophilic surface, as indicated by contact angle analysis. The binding characteristics of lysozyme, γ-globulins, human serum albumin (HSA) and bovine serum albumin (BSA) to pHEMA-RY-2 and pHEMA/chitosan-RY-2 affinity membranes have been investigated from aqueous solution and their dye–ligand free forms were used as control systems. When chitosan was incorporated in the pHEMA network as a cationic polymer led to higher adsorption capacity for the lysozyme. Selective adsorption behaviour was also observed in the case of pHEMA/chitosan-RY-2 membrane for the lysozyme. The non-specific adsorptions of the lysozyme on the pHEMA and pHEMA/chitosan membranes were about 1.9 and 7.2 mg/ml, respectively. These were negligible for all others investigated proteins. The lysozyme adsorption data was analysed using the first-order and the second-order models. The first-order equation in both affinity membrane systems is the most appropriate equation to predict the adsorption capacities of the adsorbents. The adsorption isotherms well fitted the combined Langmuir–Freundlich model. A theoretical analysis has been conducted to estimate the thermodynamic contributions (changes in enthalpy, entropy and Gibbs free energy) for the adsorption of lysozyme to both dye–ligand immobilised membranes. The adsorption capacities of both dye–ligand immobilised membranes increased with increasing the temperature while decreased with increasing the NaCl concentration. Both affinity membranes are stable when subjected to sanitization with sodium hydroxide after repeated separation–elution cycles.     

Ester interchange reactions catalyzed by tin compounds in reactive processing: NMR contribution via reactions with model compounds

Interchange reactions involving esters were used in reactive processing with a view to obtaining polymer blends with stabilized morphology. Dibutyltinoxide (DBTO) appeared to be an excellent catalyst for these reactions. In fact, it was shown that the true catalytic entity is a dimeric alkoxy, acyloxy distannoxane entity formed in situ, during processing, by the reaction of the DBTO with the polymer ester groups. This compound was first obtained with model esters and characterized by multinuclear NMR analysis (¹H, ¹³C, ¹¹⁹Sn). The catalytic efficiency of the in situ polymeric distannoxane was compared with other added parent distannoxanes. Later on – still with model compounds – ligand exchanges at the tin sites were investigated and it was shown that these exchanges are not essential to the catalyst activity, but when they take place it increases the catalytic efficiency. Then, this type of catalysis was successfully used for interchange reactions in reactive extrusion of different polymer blends, some applications are briefly presented. To cite this article: M.-F. Llauro and A. Michel, C. R. Chimie 9 (2006).     

Decolorization of AZO dyes using catalytic ozonation

Decolorization of C.I. Reactive Red 2 (RR2) and C.I. Acid Orange 6 (AO6) using a catalytic ozonation system was evaluated. The decolorization rates for RR2 and AO6 were accelerated by at least 30% by adding MnO₂ to the O₃ system; additionally, the decolorization rate increased as the MnO₂ dosage and ozone power consumption increased. Enhanced MnO₂ catalytic ozonation was more apparent for AO6 than for RR2.