New data on the p + N → [Σ0K+] + N reaction at E p= 70 GeV and the search for exotic baryons

New data for the diffractive reaction p+N→ [Σ⁰ K ⁺] +N at E _p= 70 GeV were obtained with partially upgraded SPHINX setup. The data are in a good agreement with the results of our previous study of this reaction. In the mass spectrum M(Σ⁰ K ⁺) a structure at the threshold region with a mass ∼1810 MeV and a distinct X(2000) peak with M= 1989 ± 6 MeV and γ= 91 ± 20 MeV are observed. Unusual features of the massive X(2000) state (narrow decay width, anomalously large branching ratio for the decay channel with strange particle emission) make it a serious candidate for cryptoexotic pentaquark baryon with hidden strangeness |qqqsˉs>. We also present new results on the narrow threshold structure X(1810) with M= 1807 ± 7 MeV and γ= 62 ± 19 MeV which is produced in the region of very small P ² _T < 0.01 GeV². The possibility of the Coulomb production mechanism for X(1810) is discussed. Received: 28 April 1999     

Simulation of Nanoparticle Production in Premixed Aerosol Flow Reactors by Interfacing Fluid Mechanics and Particle Dynamics

The interaction of fluid mechanics and particle dynamics at the very early stages of flame synthesis largely affects the characteristics of the product powder. Detailed simulations provide a better understanding of these processes, which take place in a few milliseconds, and offer the possibility to influence the product characteristics by intelligent selection of the process parameters. The present paper reports on the simulation of titania powder formation by TiCl₄ oxidation in an aerosol flow reactor. A commercially available fluid mechanics code is used for the detailed calculation of the fluid flow and the chemical reaction at non-isothermal conditions. This code is then interfaced with a model for aggregate particle dynamics neglecting the spread of the particle size distribution. The simulation shows the onset of the particle formation in the reactor and calculates the dynamic evolution of the aggregate particle size, number of primary particles per aggregate and the specific surface area throughout the reactor. The presented, newly developed calculation technique allows for the first time the simulation of particle formation processes under the authentic, complex conditions as found in actual aerosol reactors.     

Investigations of heavy ion tracks in polyethylene naphthalate films

The heavy ion beam (with fluence 3x10⁸ ion/cm²) from a cyclotron has been used for irradiation of thin polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) films. Latent tracks in these polymeric films have been sensitized by UV radiation and then chemically etched in NaOH solution. The etching process parameters have been controlled by the electroconductivity method. After etching, parameters of samples have been examined by SEM and bubble point methods (Coulter® Porometer II instrument). Results have shown good quality of PEN track membranes with pore sizes in the range: 0.1 – 0.5 μm. The described procedure is known for thin polythylene terephthalate (PET) films. Taking into consideration that PEN films have got better mechanical, thermal, gas barrier as well as better chemical resistance properties in comparison with PET films, the possibility of application of such membranes is much wider.     

Study of latent and etched tracks by a charged particle transmission technique

A recently suggested technique for non-destructive investigation of inhomogeneities in thin objects, which is based on the measurement of the energy spectra of charged particles transmitted through the object, is used for the study of thermal annealing of 10–20 μm thick polyethylene terephtalate, polypropylene and polycarbonate foils irradiated with 1–10 MeV/amu heavy ions. At elevated temperature a foil linear contraction is observed on pristine and irradiated material. Also the foil roughness increases with increasing temperature. On the same foils with etched pores 0.5–1.0 μm in diameter, the thermal annealing results in gradual closing of the pores up to about 30% of their initial diameter at the temperatures of 150–175°C. At higher temperatures the pore diameter increases and achieves its initial value.     

STABILITY OF EMULSIFIER-FREE EMULSION COPOLYMERIZATION OF METHYL METHACRYLATE/BUTYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM MONO(ETHYL POLYOXYETHYLENE)MALEATE

A series of new water-soluble bifunctional comonomers having both carboxyl and alkylpolyoxyethylene groups, such as sodium mono(ethyl polyoxyethylene) maleate (ZE series) with variousmolecular weights of polyoxyethylene ethyl ether, were synthesized and characterized. The effects of thestructural factor, the amount and feeding mode of the comonomers, the initiator concentration andpolymerization temperature on the stability of emulsifier-free emulsion copolymerization of methylmethacrylate (MMA) and butyl acrylate (BA) in the presence of a small amount of ZE with potassiumpersulfate as initiator were investigated. Stable, almost monodispersed MMA/BA/ZE emulsifier-free latexparticles were prepared.     

超细颗粒卤化银的制备与稳定性

卤化银微晶体是一种典型的与成像材料相关的无机微粒子。一个多世纪以来,它所特有的光敏性能使之在成像科学领域中一直占据着重要的地位。近二十年来,纳米粒子化学和物理的迅速发展对于推动成像科学技术前进产生了不可低估的影响。纳米级超细颗粒卤化银的制备与性能研究十分活跃,它不仅对于深入认识卤化银成像机理具有重要意义,而且在形成新的特殊照相材料如超高解像力照相材料等方面起着关键性作用。超细颗粒卤化银的制备方法基本上可概括为两种,即直接反应法与间接反应法。前者是在某种保护性介质中同时注入银盐与卤盐,使之直接反应…     

环氧氯丙烷法制备超细β-FeOOH粒子

FeCl₃水溶液和环氧氯丙烷作用,可生成β-FeOOH溶胶,粒子外形呈纺锤状,粒径分布均匀。溶胶经表面处理,可制得油溶性β-FeOOH超细粒子。采用多步反应法,还可控制粒子的大小,并保持粒子外形的各向异性不变。     

折板及多面板非线性弯曲分析的样条核质点法

提出了一种研究折板及多面板类结构非线性弯曲行为的样条核质点法.方法包括以下步骤:(1)将折板及多面板结构模拟成不同平面上平板的集合体;(2)基于冯.卡门的大挠度理论,使用一阶剪切变形理论和样条核质点法先分析各平板的几何非线性行为;(3)将经过修正的各板的非线性刚度矩阵叠加得到整个折板结构的非线性刚度矩阵;(4)研究整个结构的几何非线性行为.由于摆脱了网格的束缚,本文方法可以避免网格扭曲引起的网格重构问题.文末通过几个算例将本文方法解与使用壳单元的ANSYS有限元解或已有文献解进行对比,验证了本文方法的收敛性和准确性.     

测度值分枝过程与移民过程

本文介绍了测度值分枝过程和由斜卷积半群定义的伴随移民过程的基本理论和研究现状,主要内容包括：分枝粒子系统的收敛;超过程的基本正则性和极限定理;非线性微分方程;广义分枝模型;斜卷积半群和进入律;用Ｋｕｚｎｅｔｓｏｖ过程构造移民过程等。     

射流撞击粉碎法制备超细炸药颗粒原理分析

分析了射流撞击粉碎法制备超细炸药颗粒的原理。得出在射流撞击过程中,颗粒之间冲击压力是引起颗粒粉碎的主要原因,冲击波的作用加强了颗粒的粉碎。利用此方法制备出了亚微米级超细ＨＭＸ和ＲＤＸ高能炸药颗粒。