Energy dependence of electron mobility in metallic nanowires

We study the electron drift mobility in a metallic nanowire (at low temperature) as a function of both electron energy and electrochemical potential from considerations relative to energy-dependent conductance and carrier spatial density. In fact, a mathematical expression for the electron mobility, when electronic energy equals Fermi energy (resonant states), valid for negative values of the electrochemical potential is derived.     

Physisorption kinetics of electrons at plasma boundaries

Plasma-boundaries floating in an ionized gas are usually negatively charged. They accumulate electrons more efficiently than ions leading to the formation of a quasi-stationary electron film at the boundaries. We propose to interpret the build-up of surface charges at inert plasma boundaries, where other surface modifications, for instance, implantation of particles and reconstruction or destruction of the surface due to impact of high energy particles can be neglected, as a physisorption process in front of the wall. The electron sticking coefficient s_e and the electron desorption time τ_e, which play an important role in determining the quasi-stationary surface charge, and about which little is empirically and theoretically known, can then be calculated from microscopic models for the electron-wall interaction. Irrespective of the sophistication of the models, the static part of the electron-wall interaction determines the binding energy of the electron, whereas inelastic processes at the wall determine s_e and τ_e. As an illustration, we calculate s_e and τ_e for a metal, using the simplest model in which the static part of the electron-metal interaction is approximated by the classical image potential. Assuming electrons from the plasma to loose (gain) energy at the surface by creating (annihilating) electron-hole pairs in the metal, which is treated as a jellium half-space with an infinitely high workfunction, we obtain s_e≈10^-4 and τ_e≈10^-2 s. The product s_eτ_e≈10^-6 s has the order of magnitude expected from our earlier results for the charge of dust particles in a plasma but individually s_e is unexpectedly small and τ_e is somewhat large. The former is a consequence of the small matrix elements occurring in the simple model while the latter is due to the large binding energy of the electron. More sophisticated theoretical investigations, but also experimental support, are clearly needed because if s_e is indeed as small as our exploratory calculation suggests, it would have severe consequences for the understanding of the formation of surface charges at plasma boundaries. To identify what we believe are key issues of the electronic microphysics at inert plasma boundaries and to inspire other groups to join us on our journey is the purpose of this colloquial presentation.     

Identification and Characterization of 4-Hydroxy-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxylic Acid 1,1-Dioxide Derivatives by Mass Spectroscopy

Electron impact mass spectral fragmentation of certain esters and amides derived from 4-hydroxy-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxylic acid 1,1-dioxide is described. Common ions to both series may be observed, as well as others allowing them to be differentiated. The method is promissory for identification and analysis of these compounds.     

基于发射光谱及成分分析的激光除漆机理研究

基于激光诱导击穿光谱和X射线能谱技术,测量了激光与油漆作用时发射光谱及作用前后元素成分的变化,以此研究了激光除漆的机理。实验测量了不同纳秒激光能量下激光诱导击穿油漆表面的光谱,计算了等离子体的电子密度和温度。通过扫描电子显微镜对油漆烧蚀形貌进行了分析,采用X射线能谱仪测量了烧蚀前后油漆成分的变化。研究结果表明,等离子体电子密度、温度以及烧蚀区域大小都随着入射激光能量的增加逐渐增加。在激光作用前后油漆中碳(C)含量明显降低,原子百分比从78.25%降低到67.07%,说明激光与油漆作用过程中发生了烧蚀。通过对比钛(Ti)元素、C元素和铝(Al)元素的相对原子比例,表明更高的激光能量下油漆烧蚀的更剧烈。该工作对深入研究激光除漆机理有重要意义。     

基于光谱分析的CO_2激光+脉冲GMAW复合焊峰值状态激光能量传输研究

在激光+脉冲GMAW复合焊接过程中,焊丝端部金属熔化产生大量的金属蒸汽,导致等离子体中电子、粒子的扩散现象加剧,使得激光的传输模式和工件对激光能量的吸收率和吸收模式发生变化。基于光谱分析的方法得到了复合焊接峰值状态的电子密度和温度分布,通过高速摄影分析了不同焊接模式下等离子体形态的变化,结合Beer-Lambert吸收定律计算了不同焊接模式下激光的吸收率。结果表明,在复合焊过程中,由于焊丝端部金属被熔化,焊丝的金属蒸汽进入激光等离子体内部,导致激光匙孔上方电子密度进一步提高,等离子体吸收激光能量能力增强,使得激光的传输效率从纯激光焊的94.16%降低到了CO_2激光+脉冲GMAW复合焊的85.84%。     

Electronic structure and magnetism of disordered bcc Fe alloys

We study the electronic structure and magnetic properties of disordered bcc Co_xFe_1-x, Cr_xFe_1-x and Mn_xFe_1-x alloys in their ferromagnetic phases using the Augmented Space Recursion (ASR) technique coupled with the tight-binding linearized muffin tin orbital (TB-LMTO) method. We calculate the density of states and magnetic moment of these alloys to show the variation upon alloying Fe with the other neighbouring 3d transition metals using arguments based on charge transfer, exchange splitting and hybridization effects. Received 10 April 2001 and Received in final form 15 August 2001     

Stress state of silver nanoparticles embedded in a silicate glass matrix investigated by HREM and EXAFS spectroscopy

Ag particles of 3.9 and 5.1 nm mean size in silicate glasses were produced by ion exchange and subsequent annealing at 480 and 600 ^°C. These thermal treatments may induce stresses in matrix and particles in addition to the well known effect of surface atoms because of the thermal expansion mismatch of both materials. Structural characterisation of the particles by high-resolution electron microscopy revealed a size-dependent lattice dilatation quite opposite to the so far observed lattice contraction of similar metal/glass composites. This result, confirmed by X-ray absorption spectroscopy at the Ag K-edge, is discussed in terms of an Ag-Ag bond length increase near the particle surface. The temperature-dependent EXAFS spectra (10-300 K) indicate an increased thermal expansion coefficient of the particles with an increased mean particle size calculated on the basis of an anharmonic Einstein model. With that the bond length increase can be explained. The results can be interpreted by a combination of both the particle size effects and the influence of the surrounding matrix. Received 30 November 2000     

金刚石镀膜装置中的等离子体参数测量

利用平行马赫探针和单探针对金刚石镀膜装置中的等离子体漂移速度、,离子密度及电子温度进行了测量,采用ＣｈｕｎｇＫｙｕ－Ｓｕｎ理论对平行马赫探针数据进行分析得到的马赫数为０．２８,电子温度为５ｅＶ,等离子体流速约为９８０ｍ．ｓ＾－１。单探针测行离子密度在１０＾１８～１０＾２０ｍ＾－３的范围内,电子温度在２－８ｅＶ的范围内。     

Study of the ferrodistorsive orbital ordering in NaNiO2 by neutron diffraction and submillimeter wave ESR

NaNiO₂ has been studied by neutron-powder diffraction, magnetic susceptibility and submillimeter wave ESR. The monoclinic structure at room temperature is characterised by a ferrodistorsive orbital ordering due to the Jahn-Teller (JT) effect of the Ni³⁺ ions in the low spin state. NaNiO₂ undergoes a structural transition at around 480 K, above which the orbital ordering disappears. The high temperature phase is rhombohedral with the layered -NaFeO₂ structure ( space group). The magnetic susceptibility exhibits hysteresis and we observe a change of the Curie-Weiss law parameters above the JT transition. The anisotropy of the g-factor at 200 K can be attributed to the JT effect which favours the orbital occupation. Finally, the interplay between the magnetic and structural properties of NaNiO₂ and Li_1-xNi_1+xO₂ is discussed. Received 29 May 2000     

Benchmark full configuration interaction calculations on N2

Summary Valence Full Configuration Interaction (FCI) calculations are reported for the N₂ molecule with a 4s3p triple-zeta basis set at different distances. The size of the FCI space is more than 225 000 000 symmetry-adapted Slater determinants. The computation requires about 1400 s of c.p.u. time per iteration on a CRAY C90, and is one of the largest FCI calculations ever converged. Our results, as is in general the case for FCI computations, can be used to test the performance of approximated methods used to study electronic correlation in molecules. The authors of this paper have agreed to not receive the proofs for correction.