Correlation lengths in quasi-one-dimensional systems via transfer matrices

ABSTRACT

Using transfer matrices up to next-nearest-neighbour interactions, we examine the structural correlations of quasi-one-dimensional systems of hard disks confined by two parallel lines and hard spheres confined in cylinders. Simulations have shown that the non-monotonic and non-smooth growth of the correlation length in these systems accompanies structural crossovers [Fu et al., Soft Matter 13, 3296 (2017)]. Here, we identify the theoretical basis for these behaviours. In particular, we associate kinks in the growth of correlation lengths with eigenvalue crossing and splitting. Understanding the origin of such structural crossovers answers questions raised by earlier studies, and thus bridges the gap between theory and simulations for these reference models.     

Structure and dynamics of polymeric materials in nano-scale

The nano-palpation technique,i.e.,nanometer-scale elastic and viscoelastic measurements based on atomic force microscope,is introduced.It is demonstrated to be very useful in analyzing nanometer-scale materials properties for the surfaces and interfaces of various types of soft materials.It enables us to obtain not only structural information but also mechanical information about a material at the same place and at the same time.     

Verticillane‐Type Diterpenoids and an Eudesmanolide‐Type Sesquiterpene from the Formosan Soft Coral Cespitularia hypotentaculata

Four new diterpenes, cespihypotins W–Z ( 1 – 4 ), having the verticillane skeleton and characterized by an α,β‐unsaturated γ‐hydroxycyclopentanone moiety, and a new eudesmanolide‐type sesquiterpene, cespilactam A ( 5 ), containing an α,β‐unsaturated γ‐lactam residue, were isolated from the AcOEt‐soluble fraction of the Taiwanese soft coral Cespitularia hypotentaculata. The structure and relative configuration of these metabolites was elucidated through extensive interpretation of MS, COSY, HSQC, HMBC, and NOESY experiments and by comparison of their NMR data with those of related compounds.     

Ordered long‐helical conformation of isotactic polypropylene obtained in constrained environment of nanoclay

Special crystallization event of isotactic polypropylene (iPP) in a constrained environment, a layered clay network, was followed by in situ Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy during the cooling process. Before occurrence of nucleation/crystallization, a conformationally ordered phase, which consists of significant amounts of long 3₁ helices with 14 monomeric units, has been identified for the first time. More importantly, it was found that the long‐ordering helices could play a more important role than short ones for the confined crystallization. It could be tentatively explained as due to the existence of constrained regions in the proximity of the nanoclay platelets or tactoids and the heterogeneous nucleation capability of the surface of nanoclay. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

气体靶激光等离子体软X-射线源实验研究

介绍了一种无碎屑、高亮度、高工作频率的气体靶激光等离子体软X 射线源。其喷气阀门由压电陶瓷驱动 ,工作频率可达到 40 0Hz。与金属靶激光等离子体软X 射线源相比 ,此光源无碎屑。与喷嘴由电磁阀控制的气体靶激光等离子体软X 射线源相比 ,它有较高的工作频率。一工作在模拟模式的通道电子倍增器被用于探测来自光源的软X 射线辐射 ,其输出信号经过一电荷灵敏前置放大器进一步放大变成电压脉冲信号 ,脉冲幅度与输入电荷灵敏前置放大器的电量成正比。实验测得CO2 ,Xe和Kr在 8～ 2 2nm软X 射线投影光刻常用波段的光谱辐射特性。CO2 光谱包括类锂和类铍离子跃迁形成的线谱 ,Xe光谱是多电荷氙离子 4d 5f,4d 4f,4d 6p和 4d 5p跃迁所形成的光谱。Kr气体靶光谱包括类铜离子、类镍离子、类钴离子和类铁离子跃迁形成的线谱和连续谱。     

Two New Constituents from the Soft Coral Nephthea hainansis

Two new compounds, namely 7α, 10α-dimethyl-3β-isopropene-1, 2-ene-octahydro-naphthalene (1) and ethyl 5Z,8Z, 11Z, 14Z-nonadecatetraenoate (2) were isolated from the soft coralNephthea hainansis. Compound 1 was a pseutosesquiterpene and 2 was a polyunsaturated fattyacid ethylate. Their structures were established on the basis of spectroscopic methods.     

Chemically prepared well-ordered InP(0 0 1) surfaces

In the present work HCl-isopropanol treated and vacuum annealed InP(0 0 1) surfaces were studied by means of low-energy electron diffraction (LEED), soft X-ray photoemission (SXPS), and reflectance anisotropy (RAS) spectroscopies. The treatment removes the natural oxide and leaves on the surface a physisorbed overlayer containing InCl_x and phosphorus. Annealing at 230 °C induces desorption of InCl_x overlayer and reveals a P-rich (2 × 1) surface. Subsequent annealing at higher temperature induces In-rich (2 × 4) surface. The structural properties of chemically prepared InP(0 0 1) surfaces were found to be similar to those obtained by decapping of As/P-capped epitaxial layers.     

Temperature dependent energy-dispersive X-ray diffraction and magnetic study of Fe/Al interface

In situ temperature dependent energy-dispersive structural and magnetic study of electron beam evaporated Fe/Al multilayer sample (MLS) has been investigated. The structural studies show the formation of an intermixed FeAl transition layer of a few nanometers thick at the interface during deposition, which on annealing at 300 °C transforms to B2FeAl intermetallic phase. Magnetization decreases with increase in temperature and drops to minimum above 300 °C due to increase in anti-ferromagnetic interlayer coupling and formation of nonmagnetic FeAl phase at the interface. The Curie temperature (T_c) is found to be 288 °C and is much less than that of bulk bcc Fe.     

Microstructure and photoluminescence of a-SiO x :H

Two strong photoluminescence (PL) bands in the spectral range of 550–900 nm have been observed at room temperature from a series of a-SiO _x :H films fabricated by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) technique. One is composed of a main band in the red-light region and a shoulder; the other is located at about 850 nm, only found after 1170°C annealing in N₂ atmosphere. In conjunction with infrared (IR) and micro-Raman spectra, it is thought that the two PL bands are associated with a-Si clusters in the SiO _x network and nanocrystalline silicon in SiO₂, respectively. Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 69576025).     

A note on grating based soft X-ray monochromators

A few facts related to the aberrations for toroidal and plane gratings are presented. Some design aspects of the plane grating-based monochromator devised by Petersen (1982) are discussed. We also point out that for a cylindrical grating astigmatic correction can be reduced and suggest that following Petersen’s scheme some improvements in the monochromator performance could be achieved with such a grating.