Poisson–Boltzmann for oppositely charged bodies: an explicit derivation

The interaction between two parallel charged plates in ionic solution is a general starting point for studying colloidal complexes. An intuitive expression of the pressure exerted on the plates is usually proposed, which includes an electrostatic plus an osmotic contribution. We present here an explicit and self-consistent derivation of this formula in the only framework of the Poisson–Boltzmann (PB) theory. We also show that, depending on external constraints, the correct thermodynamic potential can differ from the usual PB free energy. For asymmetric, oppositely charged plates, the resulting expression predicts a non-trivial equilibrium position with the plates separated by a finite distance. The depth of this energy minimum is decisive for the stability of the complex. It is therefore crucial to obtain its explicit dependence on the charge densities of the plates and on the ion concentration. Analytic expressions for the position and depth of the energy minimum were derived in 1975 by Ohshima [Colloid Polym. Sci. 253, 150 (1975)] but, surprisingly, these important results seem to have been overlooked. We retrieve these expressions in a simpler formalism, more familiar to the physics community, and give a physical interpretation of the observed behavior.     

Three-dimensional profile measurement of the blade based on surface structured light

As the blade must have precise size and accurate shape, three-dimensional profile measurement of the blade is very important. In this paper, three-dimensional profile measurement method of the blade based on surface structured light is proposed. A new phase unwrapping method is also proposed. This encoding method combined coding fringe pattern with the four-step phase-shifting method, the coding information is embedded into the phase, which can be used to determine fringe order for absolute phase retrieval. The encoding method is simple and easy to implement, so the phase unwrapping of the blade can be quickly perform. The experimental and simulation results show that the method can achieve a high precision, high speed and low cost three-dimensional profile measurement of the blade.     

用于双色全息存储(Fe,Cu)∶LiNbO3晶体的参量优化计算

在确定Cu在LiNbO3晶体中对应于365 nm和633 nm的激发系数、复合系数、光伏系数的基础上,采用龙格库塔(Runge-Kutta)数值方法理论研究了双掺杂(Fe,Cu)∶LiNbO3晶体的深浅能级的掺杂组分比、氧化还原状态对双色全息存储的记录灵敏度和动态范围的影响,并探讨了同时取得尽可能大的灵敏度和动态范围的晶体条件。结果表明,为了同时得到较大的记录灵敏度和动态范围,在实际应用中选用浅能级掺杂浓度为5.0×1025m-3,深能级掺杂浓度为3×1024~3×1025m-3之间的弱氧化晶体是合适的。     

“Hot Potato Voice” in Peritonsillitis: A Misnomer

The "hot potato voice" is widely recognized as a symptom of peritonsillar cellulitis or abscess; yet there have been no studies assessing the resonance characteristics of the vocal tract in peritonsillitis. Analysis was undertaken of formant frequencies in the articulation of the vowels /i:/. /a:/ and /u:/ in six subjects with peritonsillitis and compared with articulation once the peritonsillitis had settled. Significant variation was found in F1 when articulating /i:/ and in F2 when articulating /a:/, which are explainable by dyskinesis of the peritonsillar musculature. These findings were compared with six subjects articulating the same vowels with and without a hot potato in their mouth. Variation was found in both F1 and F2 when articulating /i:/, which can be related to interference of the potato with movement of the anterior tongue. The changes in the vocal tract differ in these two cases and the title "hot potato voice" in peritonsillitis is a misnomer.     

Reliability of Speaking and Maximum Voice Range Measures in Screening for Dysphonia

Speech range profile (SRP) is a graphical display of frequency-intensity occurring interactions during functional speech activity. Few studies have suggested the potential clinical applications of SRP. However, these studies are limited to qualitative case comparisons and vocally healthy participants. The present study aimed to examine the effects of voice disorders on speaking and maximum voice ranges in a group of vocally untrained women. It also aimed to examine whether voice limit measures derived from SRP were as sensitive as those derived from voice range profile (VRP) in distinguishing dysphonic from healthy voices. Ninety dysphonic women with laryngeal pathologies and 35 women with normal voices, who served as controls, participated in this study. Each subject recorded a VRP for her physiological vocal limits. In addition, each subject read aloud the "North Wind and the Sun" passage to record SRP. All the recordings were captured and analyzed by Soundswell's computerized real-time phonetogram Phog 1.0 (Hitech Development AB, T?by, Sweden). The SRPs and the VRPs were compared between the two groups of subjects. Univariate analysis results demonstrated that individual SRP measures were less sensitive than the corresponding VRP measures in discriminating dysphonic from normal voices. However, stepwise logistic regression analyses revealed that the combination of only two SRP measures was almost as effective as a combination of three VRP measures in predicting the presence of dysphonia (overall prediction accuracy: 93.6% for SRP vs 96.0% for VRP). These results suggest that in a busy clinic where quick voice screening results are desirable, SRP can be an acceptable alternate procedure to VRP.     

Laser cutting silicon-glass double layer wafer with laser induced thermal-crack propagation

This study was aimed at introducing the laser induced thermal-crack propagation (LITP) technology to solve the silicon-glass double layer wafer dicing problems in the packaging procedure of silicon-glass device packaged by WLCSP technology, investigating the feasibility of this idea, and studying the crack propagation process of LITP cutting double layer wafer. In this paper, the physical process of the 1064 nm laser beam interact with the double layer wafer during the cutting process was studied theoretically. A mathematical model consists the volumetric heating source and the surface heating source has been established. The temperature and stress distribution was simulated by using finite element method (FEM) analysis software ABAQUS. The extended finite element method (XFEM) was added to the simulation as the supplementary features to simulate the crack propagation process and the crack propagation profile. The silicon-glass double layer wafer cutting verification experiment under typical parameters was conducted by using the 1064 nm semiconductor laser. The crack propagation profile on the fracture surface was examined by optical microscope and explained from the stress distribution and XFEM status. It was concluded that the quality of the finished fracture surface has been greatly improved, and the experiment results were well supported by the numerical simulation results.     

Comment on “On the Anomalon Interpretation of 40Ar + Cu Collisions at 0.9 and 1.8 AGeV”

A recent article interpreted the experiment by Dersch et al. on the formation of ²⁴Na in ⁴⁰Ar + Cu interactions in a very simple manner. The results from emulsion experiments performed with 3.6 AGeV ²²Ne were adapted for the interpretation of the experiments with 1.8 AGeV ⁴⁰Ar. The model used the same mean value for the energy of minimum ionizing protons and pions at all angles. It is argued that a more complex approach is needed for a satisfactory interpretation.     

Observation of defect clustering in Gd-doped calcium fluoride

Abstract

Solid solutions Ca_1-xGd_xF_2+x for 3 × 10^?7≤ x ≤10^?1 have been studied by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and ionic thermal currents (ITC). The EPR experiments show the presence of two single-ion sites a cubic and a tetragonal Gd³⁺ center which co-exist with comparable abundances for intermediate impurity concentrations. The cubic center predominates at very low and high concentrations. Seven different relaxation processes have been identified from the ITC spectra and the variation of their intensity vs. x was measured. The absolute concentrations of the cubic and nn Gd³⁺ dipoles were calculated. The scavenging of interstitial fluorines by the neutral clusters explains both the abundance of cubic sites at high concentration and the variety of orientable clusters detected by ITC.     

X射线线形的解卷分析与Bragg角的精确计算

采用解析函数模拟X射线线形, 在排除实验测试误差影响的条件下, 研究仪器宽化修正过程中各种因素如Kα双线、线形宽度和原点选取等对傅里叶系数和真实线形的影响;分析了从傅里叶系数或真实线形分离晶粒尺寸和微观应变的可靠性; 提出了无任何假设的前提下, 由实测线形的解卷计算求得精确Bragg角的方法. 关键词： X射线线形 傅里叶变换 真实线形 Bragg角     

Paradoxical vocal fold motion: Presentation and treatment options

Paradoxical vocal fold motion is a rare disorder in which adduction of the folds occurs on inspiration. The disorder presents with signs of airway obstruction and often airway distress, so proper diagnosis by the otorhinolaryngologist is critical to subsequent management. We present a retrospective review of 10 patients with the diagnosis of paradoxical vocal fold motion seen over a 6-year period. Eight patients were females, and 6 required an acute airway intervention at presentation; 3 patients eventually underwent tracheotomy for respiratory decompensation. Six patients had a prior diagnosis of asthma, and this was determined to contribute to their respiratory status. Five patients were treated with botulinum toxin and 2 with flexible nasolaryngoscopic biofeedback, which improved the outcome. A review of the literature confirms a female predominance of patients presenting with paradoxical adduction and airway distress, often with a history of asthma and psychopathology. Our experience with botulinum toxin and biofeedback suggests that these procedures are viable treatment options in the management of patients with this disorder.