利用Mach-Zehnder干涉仪制备自旋压缩态

提出了一种利用Mach-Zehnder干涉仪制备自旋压缩态的方案，研究了两条干涉路径之间的相位差对自旋压缩参数的影响。结果表明，自旋压缩出现在垂直于平均自旋和 轴的方向；通过调节两条干涉路径之间的相位差和减少两条干涉路径之间的粒子数差可以有效制备粒子的自旋压缩态。     

Nanoscratch-induced deformation behaviour in B4C particle reinforced ultrafine grained Al alloy composites: a novel diagnostic approach

We report on the novel application of nanoscratch characterization to provide insight into the plasticity mechanisms responsible for the behaviour of composites. Accordingly, we conduct deformation characterization with nanoscratch testing (DCNT) to study the deformation behaviour of two B₄C reinforced ultrafine grained Al alloy tri-modal composites with average B₄C particle sizes of ~1–6?μm and ~500?nm, respectively. To highlight the type of mechanistic information revealed in a DCNT study of composites, we concentrate on the influence of B₄C particle size on deformation mechanisms.     

Stability Relationships Among the Gibbs Sampler and its Subchains

The use of Gibbs samplers driven by improper posteriors has been a controversial issue in the statistics literature over the last few years. It has recently been demonstrated that it is possible to make valid statistical inferences through such Gibbs samplers. Furthermore, theoretical and empirical evidence has been given to support the idea that there are actually computational advantages to using these nonpositive recurrent Markov chains rather than more standard positive recurrent chains. These results provide motivation for a general study of the behavior of the Gibbs Markov chain when it is not positive recurrent. This article concerns stability relationships among the two-variable Gibbs sampler and its subchains. We show that these three Markov chains always share the same stability; that is, they are either all positive recurrent, all null recurrent, or all transient. In addition, we establish general results concerning the ways in which positive recurrent Markov chains can arise from null recurrent and transient Gibbs chains. Six examples of varying complexity are used to illustrate the results.     

Asymptotic exponential cones of Metzler matrices and their use in the solution of an algebraic problem

The aim of this paper is that of investigating the asymptotic exponential cone of a single Metzler matrix, introduced in [23], and of defining and analysing the new concept of asymptotic exponential cone of a family of Metzler matrices (along a certain direction). These results will provide necessary and/or sufficient conditions for the solvability of an interesting algebraic problem that arises in the context of continuous-time positive switched systems and, specifically, in the investigation of the reachability property [21,22,25].     

Weyl-Titchmarsh theory for symplectic difference systems

In this work, we establish Weyl-Titchmarsh theory for symplectic difference systems. This paper extends classical Weyl-Titchmarsh theory and provides a foundation for studying spectral theory of symplectic difference systems.     

Dodging matrix effects in liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometric assays—compilation of key learnings and perspectives

Triple quad liquid chromatography mass spectrometric assays (LC/MS/MS) have revolutionized the analysis of drug(s)/metabolite(s) with exceptional speed, sensitivity and selectivity features. From inception to date, several new and innovative features have been regularly proposed by researchers to further enhance the value in the applicability of this analytical tool. However, owing to such compressed run times and scanty sample preparation procedures, LC/MS/MS assays that are not fully optimized generally have issues of matrix effects, where ionization potential is either suppressed or enhanced due to the presence of other materials (endogenous/exogenous) in the matrix. By definition, even co‐medications, isomeric or isobaric impurities, and drug excipients used in dosing solutions could also potentially contribute to matrix effects. This article captures some of the interesting work carried out by researchers to understand and handle matrix effects. Additionally, it provides perspectives to effectively deal with matrix effects. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Combined finite difference and spectral methods for the numerical solution of hyperbolic equation with an integral condition

In this work the combined finite difference and spectral methods have been proposed for the numerical solution of the one‐dimensional wave equation with an integral condition. The time variable is approximated using a finite difference scheme. But the spectral method is employed for discretizing the space variable. The main idea behind this approach is that we can get high‐order results. The new method is used for two test problems and the numerical results are obtained to support our theoretical expectations. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Numer Methods Partial Differential Eq, 2007     

一类积分微分方程概周期解的存在性和唯一性

考虑具无穷时滞的非线性积分微分方程概周期的存在性和唯一性问题,利用矩阵测度和不动点方法获得了一类方程的概周期的存在性和唯一性的充分条件,推广了相应文献的结果.