Field‐Induced Slow Magnetic Relaxation in a Mononuclear Manganese(III)–Porphyrin Complex

We report on a novel manganese(III)–porphyrin complex with the formula [Mn^III(TPP)(3,5‐Me₂pyNO)₂]ClO₄?CH₃CN ( 2 ; 3,5‐Me₂pyNO=3,5‐dimethylpyridine N‐oxide, H₂TPP=5,10,15,20‐tetraphenylporphyrin), in which the Mn^III ion is six‐coordinate with two monodentate 3,5‐Me₂pyNO molecules and a tetradentate TPP ligand to build a tetragonally elongated octahedral geometry. The environment in 2 is responsible for the large and negative axial zero‐field splitting (D=?3.8 cm^?1), low rhombicity (E/|D|=0.04) of the high‐spin Mn^III ion, and, ultimately, for the observation of slow magnetic‐relaxation effects (E_a=15.5 cm^?1 at H=1000 G) in this rare example of a manganese‐based single‐ion magnet (SIM). Structural, magnetic, and electronic characterizations were carried out by means of single‐crystal diffraction studies, variable‐temperature direct‐ and alternating‐current measurements and high‐frequency and ‐field EPR spectroscopic analysis followed by quantum‐chemical calculations. Slow magnetic‐relaxation effects were also observed in the already known analogous compound [Mn^III(TPP)Cl] ( 1 ; E_a=10.5 cm^?1 at H=1000 G). The results obtained for 1 and 2 are compared and discussed herein.     

DVB条件接收系统的实现

ＤＶＢ系统在各个方面,包括ＤＶＢ数据流,传输方式等方面都建立了标准,而对于其中重要的一个安全环节,即条件接收方面,则没有提出相应的标准,而由设计者自行开发。介绍了ＤＶＢ系统的结构,着重提出了一种基于ＤＶＢ－Ｓ的ＭｕｌｔｉＣｒｙｐｔ方式的条件接收系统方案。     

Theoretical study of the HeN2+ 2 dication

The structure and stability of the helio nitrogen molecular dication, HeN²⁺ ₂, is investigated by means of standard quantum chemical methods based on both single-reference and multi-reference formalisms. Sequences of correlation consistent basis sets are employed to establish convergence with respect to the size and the quality of the single-particle basis set. MRCI and CASPT2 calculations are reported for the HeN²⁺ ₂ ground-state ion which is found to be metastable. The barrier for the transition state of the reaction HeN²⁺ ₂→ N⁺ …NHe⁺ → N⁺ + NHe⁺ is calculated to be 59.5 kcals mol^?1. The structure of the transition state NHeN²⁺ was also determined from calculations using the MRCI and CASPT2 methods.     

Teaching mathematics using Steplets

This article evaluates online mathematical content used for teaching mathematics in engineering classes and in distance education for teacher training students. In the EU projects Xmath and dMath online computer algebra modules (Steplets) for undergraduate students assembled in the Xmath eBook have been designed. Two questionnaires, a compulsory student project and teaching in front of class show that using Steplets turn mathematics teaching from drill to understanding. The Steplets use algorithms developed for the Mathematica programming language.     

Determination of Silver in Plants by Flameless Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and Neutron Activation Analysis

Abstract

Three analytical techniques suitable for determining silver concentrations in plants are presented and compared. Graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry performed directly on sample digests was the most sensitive and convenient. Neutron activation analysis, measuring ^110mAg gave good reproducibility, but lower sensitivity. A cyclic activation scheme to generate and detect the short-lived isotope ¹¹⁰Ag was useful as a quick reconnaissance technique, but interference from ⁷⁶As reduced its effectiveness.

Data are presented on the silver content of terrestrial plants. Background silver concentrations for lichens and bryophytes collected from Wales, U.K. were <0.07μgg^?1. Samples collected from areas contaminated by derelict metal mines contained between 0.1-1.0μAgg^?1. The aerial portions of vascular species usually contained less silver than bryophytes growing on the same substrate. Fungi are shown to bioconcentrate silver to a greater extent than cadmium, copper or lead.     

中国科学院女院士教育背景探析

文章首先对中国科学院女院士群体的基本教育状况进行定量统计，进而逐步分析其家庭教育、学校教育的特点，以期深化对中国科学院女院士教育背景的认识．最后，由统计分析，得出了一些有益的教育启示．     

拟南芥CAS基因的生物信息学分析及超表达载体构建

对拟南芥氰丙氨酸合酶(cyanoalanine synthase,CAS)基因进行了生物信息学分析,并构建了CAS合酶基因的超表达载体,以期为其后续功能研究奠定基础。生物信息学分析结果表明,编码拟南芥CAS合酶的CYS-C1和CYS-D1基因均含有10个外显子和9个内含子,定位于3号染色体,而CYS-D2基因有9个外显子和8个内含子,定位于5号染色体;3个基因编码的蛋白氨基酸序列相似度较高,CYS-C1蛋白偏碱性且主要在线粒体中起作用,而CYS-D1和CYS-D2蛋白偏酸性,主要在细胞质中起作用。通过RT-PCR扩增了拟南芥CYS-C1、CYS-D1和CYS-D2基因片段,并构建了超表达载体p BI121-35S-CYS-C1、p BI121-35S-CYS-D1和p BI121-35S-CYS-D2,经检测重组质粒已转化到农杆菌GV3101中。     

The Co-Emergence of Machine Techniques, Paper-and-Pencil Techniques, and Theoretical Reflection: A Study of Cas use in Secondary School Algebra

This paper addresses the dialectical relation between theoretical thinking and technique, as they co-emerge in a combined computer algebra (CAS) and paper-and-pencil environment. The theoretical framework in this ongoing study consists of the instrumental approach to tool use and an adaptation of Chevallard’s anthropological theory. The main aim is to unravel the subtle intertwining of students’ theoretical thinking and the techniques they use in both media, within the process of instrumental genesis. Two grade 10 teaching experiments are described, the first one on equivalence, equality and equation, and the second one on generalizing and proving within factoring. Even though the two topics are quite different, findings indicate the importance of the co-emergence of theory and technique in both cases. Some further extensions of the theoretical framework are suggested, focusing on the relation between paper-and-pencil techniques and computer algebra techniques, and on the issue of language and discourse in the learning process.With the collaboration of André Boileau, Fernando Hitt, Denis Tanguay, Luis Saldanha, and José Guzmán     

小立碗藓CAS基因的克隆及与拟南芥CAS基因的比较

钙信号在动植物的生长、发育过程中具有不可替代的作用.胞外钙受体(Extracellular Calcium-sensing receptor,CAS)是动植物质膜上一种跨膜离子通道蛋白,可以感受胞外Ca2 水平,充当第一信使将胞外的信号传递到细胞内.但迄今为止,仅2003年从植物拟南芥中克隆了胞外钙受体CAS基因,其起源进化我们知之甚少.本实验成功克隆了小立碗藓CAS基因,其cDNA全序列共1 574 bp,5′-非翻译区80个核苷酸,3′-非翻译区234个核苷酸,开放阅读框(ORF)1 257 bp,编码419个氨基酸,共有6个内含子.虽然藓类植物与被子植物进化距离较远,但小立碗藓CAS基因前五个内含子的插入位置以及相位与拟南芥完全相同,这说明植物中CAS基因在漫长的进化过程中非常保守,暗示被子植物胞外钙离子信号感受、传递机制起源于藓类植物.     

THCASN——一种基于内容存储区域网络

基于内容存储(CAS)是一种可用于保存内容不变数字记录的存储设备。为解决CAS在安全和性能上的问题,该文介绍了清华大学实现的基于内容存储区域网络原型——THCASN,遵从对象存储设备标准OSDT-10,提出一个分析I/O路径上开销的性能评价模型,找出系统性能瓶颈是对象内容Hash值计算和Hash-元数据变换表搜索。THCASN、NFS和iSCSI存储器性能测试结果表明其性能是接近的,但THCASN写性能高出一倍。实验结果与评价模型对性能瓶颈的分析相符。