3D elastic neutral inclusions with imperfect interfacesInclusions élastiques neutres 3D avec interfaces imparfaites

Using a physically-based constitutive law for imperfect interfaces, this work deals with the problem of embedding a three-dimensional elastic inclusion in a uniformly stressed elastic matrix without changing the initial stress field of the latter. Necessary and sufficient conditions are deduced for the existence of such a neutral inclusion. When the constituent materials of the matrix and inclusion are isotropic, these conditions are firstly specified and then illustrated by two simple examples. To cite this article: Q.-C. He, C. R. Mecanique 330 (2002) 691–696.     

可擦除光存储教学实验的开设

研究了在聚甲基丙稀酸甲脂（PMMA）中掺杂羚羟基亚甲基苯胺N-salicylideneaniline(SA)样品的可擦除光存储特性，依据相干光调制光强分布诱导光异构形成相位光栅和光异构产生压力梯度引起质量输运形成表面光栅机理，分析了两光栅的相位关系，合理解释了写入过程和擦除过程中衍射信号强度随时间的变化关系，通过阐述上述复杂的分析过程，培养和提高学生分析问题与解决问题的能力。     

Recommendations for enhancing the role of the auditory modality for processing sonar data

Submarine warfare continues to pose a threat in present-day military operations. Visual displays play a dominant role for operator detection and classification of underwater and surface targets. However, the visual modality is ineffective for the detection of transient signals. In spite of quieter submarines, transient sounds such as hull popping are difficult to disguise, which makes them more likely to be detected via an auditory display. Operators tend to use auditory displays less often because several factors can impede effective aural processing. In this paper, the sonar problem is reviewed followed by some proposed techniques for making more effective use of the auditory modality for the presentation of sonar signals as a means of further improving operator detection and classification of targets. Some recommendations for augmenting the aural presentation of sonar signals over headphones are then discussed. Key research areas include: (1) a reduction of the sound level of the ambient noise in noisy environments should improve the likelihood that the operator will detect weak signals; (2) the provision to replay sound bites of interest and to compare these against a library of known archetypes should lead to increased accuracy in target classification; (3) the ability to present sonar beams in a three-dimensional auditory display where the spatial position of each sonar beam corresponds to the actual position of the source in the ocean should enable the operator to monitor multiple beams and increase his/her situational awareness. Ultimately, the viability of an auditory display is dependent on operator hearing acuity.     

Simultaneous display of spectrum and image in a single plane, and the realization of a lensless coherent optical processor

A novel method, designated the holographic spectrum reconstruction (HSR) method, is proposed for achieving simultaneous display of the spectrum and image of an object in a single plane. A study of the scaling behaviour of both the spectrum and the image has been carried out and based on this study, it is demonstrated that a lensless coherent optical processor can be realized.     

The microwave heating of three-dimensional blocks: semi-analytical solutions

The microwave heating of three-dimensional blocks, by the transversemagnetic waveguide mode TM₁₁, is considered in a long rectangularwaveguide. The governing equations are the forced heat equationand a steady-state version of Maxwell's equations, while theboundary conditions take into account both convective and radiativeheat loss. Semi-analytical solutions, valid for small thermalabsorptivity, are found using the Galerkin method. The electricalconductivity and the thermal absorptivity are assumed to betemperature dependent, while both the electrical permittivityand magnetic permeability are taken to be constant. Both a quadraticrelation and an Arrhenius-type law are used for the temperaturedependency. As the Arrhenius-type law is not amenable analytically,it is approximated by a rational–cubic function. A multivaluedsteady-state temperature versus power relationship is foundto be possible for both types of temperature dependency. Atthe critical power level thermal runaway occurs when the temperaturejumps from the lower (cool) temperature branch to the upper(hot) temperature branch of the solution. The semi-analyticalsolutions are compared with numerical solutions of the governingequations for various special cases such as the limits of smalland large heat loss at the edges of the block. An excellentcomparison is obtained between the semi-analytical and numericalsolutions, on both temperature branches for the Arrhenius-typelaw. For the quadratic temperature dependency the comparisonis excellent on the low branch but the semi-analytical theorysignificantly underpredicts the temperature on the upper solutionbranch.     

Chemical Modification of Plant Alkaloids. III. X-Ray Diffraction and NMR Studies of the Structure of 1,3-Dimethyl-5-arylmethyl-5-cytisylmethylbarbituric Acids

The three-dimensional structure of 1,3-dimethyl-5-(4-allyloxybenzyl)-5-cytisylmethylbarbituric acid was found by x-ray structure analysis. A conformation with proximal cytisine and 2,4,6-trioxopyrimidine moieties was observed. Analogous structures for other synthesized 1,3-dimethyl-5-arylmethyl-5-cytisylmethylbarbituric acids and their 2-thio analogs were proved and the intramolecular effects caused by mutual magnetic shielding of spatially proximal groups were studied using PMR.     

Improvement in refractive-index change in LiNbO3：Ce：Cu by applying an external electric field

By jointly solving two-centre material equations with a nonzero external electric field and coupled-wave equations, we have numerically studied the dependence of the non-volatile holographic recording in LiNbO3：Ce：Cu crystals on the external electric field. The dominative photovoltaic effect of the non-volatile holographic recording in doubly doped LiNbO3 crystals is directly verified. And an external electric field that is applied in the positive direction along the c-axis （or a large one in the negative direction of the c-axis） in the recording phase and another one that is applied in the negative direction of the c-axis in the fixing phase are both proved to benefit strong photorefractive performances. Experimental verifications are given with a small electric field applied externally.     

计算机模拟偏振对激光全息的影响

通过计算机对多束激光相干产生的空间干涉光场进行模拟,归纳出光束偏振态改变时,激光相干产生光学晶格效果的变化规律,提供了激光全息技术中激光束偏振态的最佳组合,使激光全息技术制作理想的亚微米单晶结构更方便快捷.还通过实验验证了理论模拟结果,实验结果与计算机模拟结果完全一致 关键词： 激光全息技术 偏振态 光学晶格 光子晶体     

Three-Dimensional Scaffolds for Light Emission

Organic fluorophores with highly efficient luminescence in both solution and solid states have attracted significant attention due to their ability to circumvent the limitations of aggregation-caused quenching and aggregation-induced emission type molecules. However, their development and wide-range applications are hampered by extremely complex synthetic methodologies and limited frameworks with dual-state emission (DSE) structural characteristics. In sharp contrast to the reported luminogens with big and planar π systems or highly conjugated and twisted structures, we discovered novel three-dimensional scaffolds in one molecule to achieve DSE. These molecules allowing for rapid access showed completely different molecular packing manners from those of planar conjugated molecules and exhibited excellent optoelectronic properties with diminished intermolecular π−π stacking interactions due to steric hindrance. Our findings should open new avenues for designing DSE molecules with new frameworks, which will enable more successful development of dual-state emitters for their broad applications in the future.