Multiple image encryption using an aperture-modulated optical system

A multiple image cryptosystem based on different apertures in an optical set-up under a holographic arrangement is proposed. The system is a security architecture that uses different pupil aperture mask in the encoding lens to encrypt different images. Based on this approach multiple encryption is achieved by changing the pupil aperture arrangement of the optical system among exposures. In addition to the classical speckle phase mask, the geometrical parameters characterizing the apertures are introduced to increase the system security. Even when an illegal user steals the speckle phase mask, the system cannot be broken into without the correct pupil geometrical parameters. The experimental set-up is based on a volume photorefractive BSO crystal as storing device. Information retrieval is done via a phase conjugation operation. We also have to stress that the multiple storage under this scheme, is only possible with the help of the aperture mask. Simulation and experimental results are further introduced to verify the proposed method.     

Constants of Motion for Several One-Dimensional Systems and Problems Associated with Getting Their Hamiltonians

The constants of motion of the following systems are deduced: a relativistic particle with linear dissipation; a no-relativistic particle with a time explicitly depending force; a no-relativistic particle with a constant force and time depending mass; and a relativistic particle under a conservative force with position depending mass. The Hamiltonian for these systems, which is determined by getting the velocity as a function of position and generalized linear momentum, can be found explicitly at first approximation for the first system. The Hamiltonians for the other systems are kept implicitly in their expressions for their constants of motion.     

Self-interaction-corrected electronegativities and hardness for atoms

Electronegativity χ and hardness η for 54 atoms and their positive and negative ions are calculated by means of self-interaction-corrected DFT including correlation terms. The exchange potential energy is treated by local spin density approximation corrected to account for self-interaction effects as suggested by Rae. The highest occupied orbital eigenvalues for ions are identified to the chemical potential μ^± for positive and negative charged atoms depending upon the developing charge process. Values of χ^±δ and η^± for the different ionic species are given for several values of δ. Average values for 〈χ〉 and 〈η〉 in the sense of Mulliken finite formula for neutral atoms are also tabulated and compared with Mulliken values from experimental data. The agreement among them is almost quantitative.     

Activity measurements in the ternary system NaBr+NaClO4+H2O at 25°C

The activity coefficients of sodium bromide in the ternary system NaBr+NaClO₄+H₂O were determined at 25°C and constant ionic strength of 0.1, 0.5, 1, 2, and 3 mol-kg^?1 from emf of the cell without, liquid junction $$ISE - Na|NaBr(m_A ), NaClO_4 (m_B ), AgCl_{(s)} 1 Ag$$ The experimental activity coefficients were comparatively analyzed by using the Harned, Scatchard, Pitzer and Lim-HOLL treatments. All these methods are adequate for the analysis of the experimental data. The results have been compared with those of Lanier for the system: NaCl+NaClO₄+H₂O. The Gibbs excess energy of mixing was obtained and qualitatively interpreted in terms of ionic interactions.     

Technetium(III), Technetium(II), and Technetium(I) Complexes with Pyridine Ligands. Can Pyridine Coordination Stabilize the Low Oxidation States of Technetium?

The substitution chemistry of TcCl(3)(PPh(3))(2)(CH(3)CN) is rather facile relative to the analogous rhenium complex, since both the chloride and phosphine ligands are easily substituted for various pyridine ligands. Consequently a series of Tc(III) complexes with amine, pyridine, and polypyridyl ligands were prepared and characterized by (1)H NMR and cyclic voltammetry. In addition, the zinc reduction of TcCl(4)(py)(2) in the presence of pyridine results in TcCl(2)(py)(4). Structural and spectroscopic data indicate that this Tc(II) complex exhibits strong metal-pyridine interactions characteristic of low-valent amine complexes of Re(II) and Os(II). For example, a decrease of 0.04 and 0.06 ? is observed for the trans-Tc-N bond length in TcCl(2)(py)(4 )relative to mer-TcCl(3)(pic)(3) and [TcCl(2)(py)(3)(PPh(3))](+), respectively. This ability of pyridine to function both as a strong sigma-donor and moderate pi-acid ligand has resulted in the isolation of technetium complexes in various oxidation states with similar ligand environments. As a result, a structural comparison of [TcCl(2)(py)(3)(PPh(3))](+), TcCl(2)(py)(4), TcCl(tpy)(py)(2), and other known Tc(III) and Tc(II) pyridine complexes is presented. Crystals of [TcCl(2)(py)(3)(PPh(3))]PF(6) are triclinic, with space group P&onemacr;, Z = 2, and lattice parameters a = 12.677(4) ?, b = 13.064(4) ?, c = 13.103(5) ?, alpha = 110.14(3) degrees, beta = 101.12(3) degrees, gamma = 96.61 degrees, V = 1959 ?(3), and R = 0.0615 (R(w) = 0.1148). Crystals of TcCl(2)(py)(4) are tetragonal, with space group I4(1)/acd, Z = 8, and lattice parameters a = 15.641(4) ?, c = 16.845(6) ?, V = 4121 ?(3), and R = 0.0373 (R(w) = 0.0290). Crystals of TcCl(tpy)(py)(2) are orthorhombic, with space group C222(1), Z = 4, and lattice parameters a = 9.359(3) ?, b = 16.088(6) ?, c = 18.367(4) ?, V = 2765 ?(3), and R = 0.0499 (R(w) = 0.0599).     

Extension of the Linear Matching Method to frame structures made from a material that exhibits softening

This paper considers the problem of evaluating the maximum load that an elastic–plastic frame structure can withstand when material or element softening is present. Here we propose an extension of the Linear Matching Method to take into account material softening. The technique has two major steps: reduction of the total potential energy to obtain the solution of a linear problem and scaling of the resulting mechanism of deformation to maximize the load. Two procedures are evaluated for the second of these steps; a direct approach which simply examines how the solution evolves along a radial path in degree of freedom space, and an incremental method which takes into account how the solution might evolve along paths away from this radial line. It is demonstrated that the incremental approach is more robust and provides stable solutions for high and low levels of softening, but numerical instabilities in the procedure can occur for intermediate degrees of softening.     

Dielectric Spectroscopy Analysis of Liquid Crystals Recovered from End-of-Life Liquid Crystal Displays

In the present work, the dielectric properties of recycled liquid crystals (LCs) (non-purified, purified, and doped with diamond nanoparticles at 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 wt%) were investigated. The studied LC mixtures were obtained from industrial recycling of end-of-life LC displays presenting mainly nematic phases. Dielectric measurements were carried out at room temperature on a frequency range from 0.1 to 10⁶ Hz using an impedance analyzer. The amplitude of the oscillating voltage was fixed at 1 V using cells with homogeneous and homeotropic alignments. Results show that the dielectric anisotropy of all purified samples presents positive values and decreases after the addition of diamond nanoparticles to the LC mixtures. DC conductivity values were obtained by applying the universal law of dielectric response proposed by Jonscher. In addition, conductivity of the doped LC mixtures is lower than that of the undoped and non-purified LC.