Investigation on optical transmission spectra of (1−x)Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-xPbTiO3 single crystals

The optical transmission spectra from 0.3 to 11 μm of relaxor ferroelectric single crystals (1−x)Pb(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃-xPbTiO₃ (PMN-xPT) were systematically studied at room temperature in this paper. The crystal is transparent between 0.45 and 5.5 μm and becomes completely absorbing around 0.4 μm in near UV region and 10 μm in infrared region. But the wavelength cutoff in near UV is much sharper than the long wavelength cutoff. As compared with other configurations, tetragonal single crystals possess the optimal transmission properties. The optical transmittance in the wavelength region from 0.45 to 5.5 μm is about 70%. The results show that tetragonal PMN-xPT single crystals are promising for a wide range of optical applications. Some discussions about the oxygen-octahedra structure that determines the basic energy level of the crystals are also presented on the optical properties of PMN-xPT single crystals.     

Properties of K0.5Bi0.5TiO3 thin films deposited on different substrates

K_0.5Bi_0.5TiO₃ thin films were deposited on fused quartz, n-type Si(100) and Pt/TiO₂/SiO₂/Si substrates by repeated coating/dying cycles. X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the films annealed at 700 °C for 10 min present perovskite phase. Atomic force microscopy reveals that the surface morphology is smooth, the grain sizes of the films on Si(100) are quite larger than on fused quartz. The capacitance-voltage hysteresis loops at various sweeping speed are collected as are polarization types. The films in the ON and OFF states are relatively stable. The films also exhibit a hysteresis loop at an applied voltage of 4 V, with a remanent polarization of 9.3 μC/cm² and a coercive voltage of 2 V. The insulating property of negative bias voltage is better than that of positive bias voltage. The transmittance of the films is between 74 and 82% in the wavelength range of 200-2000 nm.     

Electro-optic characterization of tetragonal (1−x)Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-xPbTiO3 single crystals by a modified Sénarmont setup

The refractive indices of tetragonal (1−x)Pb(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃-xPbTiO₃ (PMN-xPT) single crystals were measured with a prism coupler and their linear electro-optic (EO) properties were investigated from 20 to 80 °C by the automated scanning Sénarmont system with an ac field. The composition and temperature effect on the EO coefficients were also discussed. It has been found that their EO coefficients are much larger than that of widely used LiNbO₃ single crystal and the calculated half-wave voltages are also much lower, which enable the operation at lower voltages and the smaller device dimensions. Since the excellent EO properties are very stable and such high quality single crystals with large-size have been obtained, the PMN-xPT single crystals are a very promising candidate for EO modulation applications. By linking to the polarization-related quadratic EO coefficients, we find that the linear EO properties are related with the spontaneous polarization and dielectric constants.     

A Novel Synthesis of Alkaline Earth Silicate Phosphor Sr3MgSi2O8： Eu^2＋, Dy^3＋

A novel method for synthesizing long afterglow silicate phosphor Sr3MgSi2O8：Eu^2＋,Dy^3＋using TEOS and inorganic powders as reactants was reported. Acetic acid as a catalyzer controlled the hydrolysis of TEOS by adjusting pH value of the system. The morphologies of precursor were characterized by transmission electron microscope （TEM）. The structure and optical properties of the phosphor powders were systematically investigated by means of X-ray diffraction and spectrofluorometry. TEM images have reflected the core-shell structure and quasi-spherical morphology of the precursor particles. It was found that the single-phase Sr3MgSi2O8 crystalline structures were obtained at 1050 and 1250 ℃ for the samples prepared with the nano-coating method and the solid state reaction, respectively. The emission intensities of the phosphors prepared by the present method were higher than those by the conventional process. Also, the afterglow characteristic was better than that prepared by solid-state reaction in the comparable condition.     

Role of water molecules in protein-nucleic acid interactions: visualization of a model highly hydrated complex structure of Inosine 5′-monophosphate and L-Serine (2C10H13N4O8P·C3H7NO3·12H2O) at atomic resolution

The crystal structure of a dodecahydrated co-complex between two Inosine 5-monophosphate (IMP) and one L-serine, the first of its kind reported, has been determined at atomic resolution by X-ray crystallographic methods. The crystal belongs to a monoclinic space group, P2₁, with the cell dimensionsa=8.695(7),b=21.898(6),c=12.374(3)Å, =110.59(3)°. This structure reveals the recognition mechanism of serine to the nucleotides through direct and water-mediated hydrogen bonds. The phosphate oxygen (O22) seems to prefer the nonspecific interaction with the functional sites of serine (N...O22=2.735, OG...O22=2.970, O1...O22 =3.121 Å), whereas the bases prefer specific (N17...N=3.199, N23...O2=2.784 Å) bondings. The solvent-mediated hydrogen bonds N17...W3...N27 endow extra stabilization to the stacked bases. The presence of hydrogen-bonded water spines and their interplay in the specific and nonspecific bindings with potential ligands indicate the functional involvement of solvent molecules through cooperative donor-acceptor network and could act as viable centers of intricate interactions in protein-DNA complexation processes.     

气相反应84/70 C_(70)(D_(5h))=C_(84)(D_2)热力学函数的计算

计算了不同温度下气相反应84／70C70（D5h）＝C84（D2）的热力学函数，讨论了C70（D5h）与C84（D2）之间相互转化的热力学条件；结果表明，温度低于2392K时C84（D2）比C70（D5h）稳定，温度高于2392K时气相中C70（D5h）比C84（D2）稳定；同时给出了气相C84（D2）的标准热力学函数。     

Lidar-observed temperature structures and gravity-wave perturbations of the mesopause region in the springs of 1990–1992 over Fort Collins,CO

The Na temperature lidar data taken during the nine nights in springs 1990 and 1991 at Fort Collins, CO, have been re-analyzed by a refined procedure, which takes into account the effects of (i) the more accurately determined lidar operational frequencies, (ii) the proper inclusion of extinction in the Na layer and (iii) additional temporal and spatial smoothing. Depending on altitudes, the new lidar frequencies and the effect of Na extinction combined to lower the calculated temperature values by 2–8 K. Although the occasionally noted large rapid change (in 15 min) in the centroid temperature is reduced from 40 K to 20 K due to the added smoothing first employed by Bills and Gardner, the general conclusion presented in the recently published paper [1] remains valid. In this paper, we also present the analysis of new data (a total of 17 nights) taken during spring 1992 which further substantiates the fact that the averaged mesopause in spring rises from a lower altitude before midnight to a higher altitude after midnight. In addition, parameters depicting atmospheric gravity-wave perturbations have been derived from the measured temperature profiles. Using the data collected in 26 spring nights, we have determined the averaged relative density (temperature) perturbation, Brunt Vaisala period and Richardson number to be, respectively, 5.1±1.1%, 5.1±0.3 min, and 1.8±1.0.     

Quantum anticentrifugal force for wormhole geometry

We show the existence of an anticentrifugal force in a wormhole geometry in R³. This counterintuitive force was shown to exist in a flat R² space. The role the geometry plays in the appearance of this force is discussed.     

Tunnelling Effect and Hawking Radiation from a Vaidya Black Hole

We extend Parikh＇s study to the non-stationary black hole. As an example of the non-stationary black hole, we investigate the tunnelling effect and Hawking radiation from a Vaidya black hole whose Bondi mass is identical to its mass parameter. The Hawking radiation is considered as a tunnelling process across the event horizon and we calculate the tunnelling probability. It is found that the is the function of Bondi mass re（υ）. result is different from Parikh＇s study because dr H/dυ     

Gd2ZnTiO6∶Dy3+, Eu3+单基质白光荧光粉的制备与发光性能

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备出Dy³⁺, Eu³⁺共掺杂Gd₂ZnTiO₆白光荧光粉. 通过X射线衍射(XRD)、 扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、 光致发光(PL)光谱对荧光粉的物相、 形貌及荧光性质进行了表征. 结果表明, 所制备的样品均为双钙钛矿结构, 属于单斜晶系(空间群: P2₁/n), 形貌为2~5 μm无规则形状的颗粒. 在392 nm近紫外光的激发下, Gd₂ZnTiO₆∶Dy³⁺,Eu³⁺荧光粉展现出Dy³⁺的蓝光、 黄光发射以及Eu³⁺的特征红光发射. 此外, 通过调节Dy³⁺和Eu³⁺的掺杂浓度, 可实现低色温的暖白光发射. 基于样品优异的荧光性能, 该荧光粉在近紫外激发白光LED中具有一定的开发潜力.