Experimental study of the induced flow birefringence of a suspension of rigid particles at the transition from Couette flow to Taylor vortex flow

The flow birefringence induced in solutions of rigid particles is studied experimentally in the region of the axisymmetrical Taylor vortex flow which arises once the velocity gradient G in the annular gap of a conventional Couette cell reaches a critical value G _c .The measurements are performed for several values of G > G _c and for 10 radial observation points in the annular gap. Solutions of two types of rigid particles are investigated: the first is a suspension of flattened clay particles like bentonite, while the second contains rod-like particles of tobacco mosaic virus (TMV). The variations of the birefringence intensity n and of the extinction angle measured in the domain of the axisymmetrical flow show a different behavior according to the shape of the particle in solution. This fact is confirmed theoretically with a good agreement for the measurements performed with solutions of flat particles.     

Antioxidant Activity of Polyphenols,from Mauritia flexuosa (Aguaje), Based on Controlled Dehydration

Plant polyphenols offer several benefits for the prevention of diverse illnesses. Fruit’s edible and inedible parts (pulp, seeds, peels, stems, flowers) are important sources of polyphenols. Different industrial processes for fruit treatment and commercialization affect the total polyphenol content (TPC), and probably the biological activity. The purpose of the present work was to determine the TPC and antioxidant activity (by DPPH) of polyphenols extracted from the pulp and seeds of Mauritia flexuosa (aguaje), in fresh and dehydrated forms, in order to determine the possible connection with the quantity of polyphenols and their specific antioxidant activity. The highest phenolic content for M. flexuosa seeds in fresh form (non-dehydrated) was 270.75 mg GAE/100 g with a 96-h extraction. With respect to the dehydrated samples, the best yield was quantified in the 96-h dehydrated seed sample. For all pulp and seeds, dehydrated for 24, 48, and 96 h, TPC showed a slightly decreasing pattern. The DPPH results were the highest in the 96-h dehydrated samples and the differences among all dehydrated pulp and seed samples were minimal. More studies testing the presence of other antioxidant components could help in understanding the detailed antioxidant activity, and related more to the specific action, rather than only total polyphenol content.     

Use Of Diffusion Controlled Preconcentration Systems With Chemically Immobilized Coatings For The Determination Of Atmospheric Nitric Acid

Abstract

A new coating procedure for different diffusion controlled preconcentration methods (tubular denuder, annular denuder, diffusion screen) is described for the determination of nitric acid in air. In this study, a silanization reaction is applied to obtain a chemically fixed coating with an end placed functional NH₂-group, which can be used as a sink to collect acidic compounds from air. This coating must be carried out only once and can be used for a long time. The denuders, coated with this procedures, were compared with conventionally coated NaF denuders.     

Controlled Release of the Dithiocarbamate Ligand From A Polypyrrole Polymer. A Basis For On-Line Electrochemicalycontrolled Derivatisation

Abstract

The development of a novel on-line derivatisation scheme is described. the scheme involves use of a conducting polymeric material into which the derivatising agent is incorporated. the properties of the polymer enable electrochemical controlled release of the reagent into flowing solutions.     

双折射光纤中克尔效应及光纤－光学逻辑门

本文详细地研究了单模双折射光纤中的克尔效应．讨论了其应用于光纤－光学逻辑门的优点,给出了有关的理论分析和计算结果以实验装置,确定了强度型逻辑门的“１／０”状态,测出了输出光脉冲宽度．理论分析和实验结果符合良好．     

城区爆破作业对环境的影响

本文用一个城区爆破作业的实例说明,只要采取可靠的技术措施,就可将爆破对环境的影响,如振动、噪声、飞石等,控制在允许的范围内,从而可以在人口稠密的城区顺利地进行较大规模的爆破施工,加快工程进度。     

支撑应力对光刻透镜透射波前畸变的影响

为了设计光刻物镜的支撑结构,建立了支撑应力对透镜透射波前影响的模型,研究了该模型中支撑应力与折射率的关系及支撑应力对透镜透射波前畸变的影响。首先,根据晶体理论,建立了融石英透镜波前畸变与支撑应力之间关系的仿真模型。然后,分析了不同支撑结构下支撑应力与融石英透镜波前的关系。最后,分析了支撑应力造成的透射波前畸变的性质,并选择合适的物镜支撑结构。研究结果表明：光刻物镜支撑结构的支撑应力对透镜的透射波前有很大的影响：3点支撑的波前畸变PV值为3.69 nm;随着支撑点数量的增加,支撑应力造成的透射波前畸变逐渐减少;采用大于9点的支撑结构即可满足光刻投影物镜的元件支撑需求。     

一种新型高双折射光子晶体光纤特性研究

设计了一种高双折射高非线性光子晶体光纤, 采用全矢量有限元法研究了这种光纤的基模模场、双折射、非线性、有效模面积及色散特性. 数值研究发现, 减小孔间距Λ的大小, 在波长1550 nm 处, 该光纤可获得10^-2 数量级的双折射B, 比普通的椭圆保偏光纤高约两个数量级; 同时, 该光纤可获得42 W^-1·km^-1 的高非线性系数γ. 另外,分别在可见光和近红外波段出现了两个零色散波长, 在波长800–2000 nm 之间具有良好的色散平坦特性. 这种设计为获得高双折射高非线性超平坦色散光子晶体光纤提供了一种新的方法, 该光纤在偏振控制、非线性光学和色散控制方面具有广泛的应用前景. 关键词： 光子晶体光纤 高双折射 高非线性 有限元法