Effect of pulse time gate on CsI(T1) light output

The mass and charge identification of secondary particles with Z < 4 by a large CsI(T1) scintillation detector is performed using pulse shape analysis and time-of-flight methods. The dependence of the light output on E, A and Z is studied in the energy range of 1–20 MeV/A and special attention is paid to the integration time of the photomultiplier anode signal. It is found that the behaviour of the calibration curves strongly depends on the choice of the integration time interval.     

New class of electrostatic energy analyzers with a cylindrical face-field

A new class of electrostatic energy analyzers based on a cylindrical face-field is presented. The focusing field used is a solution of a Laplace equation ²U(R,Z)=0 with boundary conditions U(R₁,Z)=U(R,0)=U(R,L)=0 and U(R₂,Z)=V and restricted by concentric cylindrical surfaces and two flat surfaces perpendicular to the axis of symmetry. Regimes of a second-order focusing were found for different types of sources, including a point-source, an extended surface source of large angular size and a flow parallel to the symmetry axis, while charged particles entered into the analyzer through a face-window arranged in a boundary electrode. Some results are described showing the capability of utilizing the prototype cylindrical face-field-analyzer for distant surface chemistry monitoring.     

An energy based mode III fracture criterion for composites

In this work, a new fracture hypothesis referred to as the Z-criterion is developed for mode III cracks in orthotropic composite materials. The new theory predicts critical crack propagation conditions and the crack propagation direction. The Z-criterion (Zhang et al., Engng Fracture Mech. 34, 749–769 (1989) (S-criterion) (Sih, Proc. 10th SES Annual Meeting, 221–234, Boston (1975)) removes certain deficiencies by considering separately the dilatational and distortional strain energy density factors. It suggests that under mode I conditions, crack initiation is controlled by the dilatational strain energy density factor and for mode II and mode III conditions, crack initiation is controlled by the distortional strain energy density factor (Zhang et al. A new Z-criterion… submitted to Engng Fracture Mech.). These controlling parameters allow extension to mixed mode and three dimension crack analysis. Eleven different composite materials are used to test and verify the proposed Z-criterion.     

Nonlinear isotropic constitutive laws: choice of the three invariants, convex potentials and constitutive inequalities

The aim of this paper is a new formulation of nonlinear isotropic constitutive laws. Our main hypothesis claims that the eigenvalues of stress and strain tensors are classified in the same order (the eigenvector associated to the highest eigenvalue of the stress tensor is also associated to the highest eigenvalue of the strain tensor, etc.). Further, we assume the existence of a differentiable convex isotropic potential. By introducing three new invariants for each tensor (called X, Y, Z for the stress tensor S and x, y, z for the strain tensor E) a constitutive law is revealed to be a simple duality between the chosen invariants: (x, y, z) and (X, Y, Z) look like Cartesian coordinates of E and S. We look at several potentials chosen as polynomials of these invariants. Finally, first and third order isotropic elasticity laws are reviewed and convexity of the potentials is discussed.     

Ultrasonic studies of the binary mixtures of ethyl acetate and cresols—application of Kosower and Dimroth treatments

The ultrasonic velocity (ν) studies were carried out at a frequency of 2 MHz (transducer of x-cut quartz crystal) using ultrasonic pulse echo system (model UX4400-M) on cresols in ethyl acetate at constant temperature of 311 K. The values of internal pressure ( π_i) and molar free volume (V_f) were calculated from measured values of ultrasonic velocity (ν), viscosity (η) and density (ρ). An attempt is made to rationalize the ultrasonic velocity (ν), internal pressure ( π_i) and free volume (V_f) of binary mixtures using Kosower solvent parameter (Z), Dimroth solvent parameter (E_T) and Dielectric constant (). It is found that there is linear correlation between ultrasonic velocity and acidity constant pk⁻¹a, indicating the dependence of acidity. Correlation of Ksower and Dimroth parameters with ultrasonic velocity confirms that solvent polarity is an important factor in the variation of ultrasonic velocity in the present investigation.     

The electric and dielectric properties of a coal tar epoxy coating

The dielectric properties of a coal tar epoxy coating on a steel surface in a dry dielectric layer, metal/organic coating/metal (MOCM) structures, as well as in electrochemical systems, metal/organic coating/electrolyte (MOCE), have been investigated by means of impedance spectroscopy. The influence of temperature and chemically-different contacting electrolytes on the electrical properties of the organic coating are discussed on the basis of the frequency-dependent impedance modulus ωZ(ω)ω and the phase angle Θ(ω) which are both accessible through measurements. The results are presented in the form of Bode plots. It was possible to model the measured values of the modulus by the linear relation lnωZ(ω)ω = K−n ln ω and in terms of Kramers-Kronig (KK) relations. It was shown that the poles and residues of the KK integrand [lnωZ(ω)ω/(ω²−ω²_c)] suffice to establish Θ(ω) uniquely. This means that if the modulus in the Bode plot can be represented by a linear relation with a slope -n, the phase angle is frequency-independent. The experimental results for Θ(ω) are in good agreement with this prediction for a dry (MOCM) and an electrochemical system (MOCE).     

Performance of a three-element thin film detector

A nuclear charged particle detector has been designed and fabricated at the University of Florida for use in identifying the nuclear charge Z and mass number A of low energy (1 MeV/amu) heavy mass ions. The detector consists of a stack of three sequential thin film detectors (made from NE-102A plastic scintillator) for three successive measurements of the specific luminescence ΔL/Δx and velocity of a transiting ion and a terminal surface barrier detector for measuring the ion residual energy. This detector assembly was tested by measuring its response to various isotopes of germanium and selenium ions accelerated to selected energies between 53 and 169 MeV and then scattered from a thin gold target foil. The tests were performed to obtain quantitative information on the ability of the detector system to identify the nuclear Z of an impinging ion and to test the 0810 1076 V 3 advantage of having three successive measurements of ΔL/Δx from three sequential and independent thin film detectors. It was determined that below 2 MeV/amu the detector response was dependent on particle velocity but independent of particle mass and below about 0.9 MeV/amu the detector was not able to distinguish between ions having two units difference in Z, probably due to similarities in ionic charge state distributions. It was also determined that the use of three detectors reduced the FWHM of the TFD response by 54%.     

Resolution of complex γ spectra from triple-coincidence data: Ba–Mo split in Cf spontaneous fission

Using triple-coincidence events of prompt fission γ rays from spontaneous fission of ²⁵²Cf, we made a new analysis of the yield matrix of coincident pairs of barium (Z=56) and molybdenum (Z=42) fission fragments. Branching from γ-bands (K=2) and octupole-bands (K=0) were also measured. From this reanalysis the previously proposed “extra-hot-fission mode” (8–10 neutrons evaporated) is much weaker than first reported. In this paper, we discuss in detail the methodology, including background subtraction for triple-coincidence data. The importance of minimal compression spectra allowing least-squares peak-fitting analysis is emphasized.     

三向正交预制体织造参数对C/C复合材料性能的影响

以Z向间距不同的三向正交结构预制体为研究对象,采用化学气相渗透和浸渍树脂相结合的工艺制备碳/碳(C/C)复合材料,研究织造参数对C/C复合材料微观结构和弯曲性能的影响。以三向正交预制体最小的重复结构为单元建立计算模型,获得三向正交预制体纤维含量与织造参数的关系式并进行验证,结果表明：Z向纤维间距及X,Y向纤维层间距越小,预制体纤维含量越高;Z向纤维间距越大,纤维交织处扭曲变形大,预制体孔隙结构发生变化;相同致密化工艺下,孔隙结构的变化影响C/C复合材料中基体碳的组成和分布,对基体碳形貌无影响;X,Y向纤维含量越高,Z向纤维间距越小,致密后的C/C复合材料弯曲强度越高。     

Evaluation of beta-decay : II. Finite mass and size effects

The effects on the rate of allowed beta-decay of finite masses for the neutrino and for the nucleus are evaluated. The effects of the finite size of the nucleus in determining the magnitude of the electron wavefunction within the nucleus is evaluated for the case that the nuclear charge distribution is represented by a uniformly charged sphere; this evaluation is parameterized analytically with an accuracy of 1 part in 10⁴ for values of the nuclear radius corresponding to the region between the neutron and proton drip lines for Z ≤ 60. The effects of the convolution of the nucleon and lepton wavefunctions are evaluated in alternative approximations for the case that the nucleon wavefunctions are constant within the nuclear volume. The results of the convolution are presented graphically and are also parameterized analytically.     

Final-state angular momentum distributions in charge transfer collisions at high energies

We investigate the influence of different terms of the Born series on the final-state angular momentum (l) distribution and the anisotropy of the captured electron. A variety of different l distributions depending on the projectile velocity v and the charge asymmetry Z_p/Z_T of the collision system can be found, revealing different underlying mechanisms for charge transfer. We compare the predictions of perturbation theories such as the first and second Born approximation, the continuum distorted wave (CDW) approximation and the post-collision interaction (PCI) model valid at high velocities with those of the “quasi-resonant over barrier” model of charge transfer valid at intermediate velocities.     

Ground state systematics and collective dipole excitations of spheroidally deformed sodium clusters in a diffuse jellium model

We solve the Kohn-Sham equations self-consistently in the local density approximation for spheroidal sodium clusters in the particle range 8 ≤ Z ≤ 40. We use a smooth fermi-like jellium density to simulate the influence of the ions in the surface region and obtain similar results as Ekardt and Penzar, but slightly different regions of prolate-to-oblate transitions. We present the systematics of potential energy curves with respect to transitions between oblate, prolate and spherical shapes. Shape transitions occur at particle numbers 12/14 (prolate/oblate), 18/20/22 (oblate/spherical/prolate) and 30/32 (prolate/oblate), which are in good agreement with experimental results. The quadrupole and hexadecupole overlap of the electron density with the jellium is investigated, showing a strong hexadecupole dependence for selected clusters. Collective dipole resonances are described in a simple sum rule approach, which reveals a double splitting according to the different resonance frequencies along the principal axes of the spheroid. The systematics of the resonance peaks for the larger clusters with Z ≥ 20 is in good agreement with experimental results.     

Performance evaluation of linear and non-linear multi-product multi-stage lines with unreliable machines and finite homogeneous buffers

More and more machines are increasing their flexibility so as to be able to produce different products with the same tooling. In this context, it is necessary to have fast and accurate methods to evaluate the system performance. This paper presents an approximate analytical method for the performance evaluation of production systems in which Z different types of products are produced. The proposed method is based on the decomposition of the complex system into a set of simpler building blocks, each one formed by two machines and Z homogeneous buffers. The set of building blocks models the whole behavior of the original system. The performance of each building block is evaluated by using the aggregation technique applied to two-machine lines in which the behavior of several products is modeled by an aggregate product, thus simplifying the complexity of the analysis. The numerical results reported in this paper prove the method provides accurate results.     

ZnO掺杂对Ca0.25(Li0.43Sm0.57)0.75TiO3陶瓷烧结性能和微波介电性能的影响

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备Ca_0.25(Li_0.43Sm_0.57)_0.75TiO₃(CLST)微波介质陶瓷纳米粉体, 研究了ZnO掺杂量和烧结温度对CLST+ xmol% ZnO陶瓷烧结性能和微波介电性能的影响。XRD分析结果表明: 随着ZnO掺杂量x的增加, 陶瓷的晶体结构从正交相变为伪立方相, 并在x≥1.5的样品中出现了杂相。CLST+ xmol% ZnO陶瓷的致密化烧结温度随x的增加而降低, x=1.0的样品的致密化烧结温度比x=0的降低了200 ℃。介电常数ε_r和频率品质因数Qf 随x增加和烧结温度的升高具有最优值, 频率温度系数则单调降低。x=1.0的样品在1100 ℃烧结时具有优异的综合性能: ρ = 4.85 g/cm³, ε_r =102.8, Qf = 5424 GHz, τ_f = -8.2×10^-6/℃。表明ZnO掺杂的CLST陶瓷是一种很有发展潜力的微波介质陶瓷。     

The momentum-loss achromat — A new method for the isotopical separation of relativistic heavy ions

The application of the slowing-down process of relativistic heavy ions in a layer of matter in ion-optical devices is theoretically investigated. The modifications of the phase space of the ion beam due to the dissipative forces and the straggling phenomena are discussed. Methods are developed to study the properties of the momentum-loss achromat, an isotope separator consisting of an achromatic magnetic system with an energy degrader located in the intermediate dispersive focal plane. This device separates projectile fragments with respect to A and Z up to uranium over a wide energy range with an efficiency of the order of 50% and with separation times of several hundred nanoseconds.     

Z-identification of charged particles by signal risetime in silicon surface barrier detectors

The risetimes of the signals collected from totally depleted silicon surface barrier detectors have been measured and show strong dependence on the Z of the incident charged particles. This dependence has been observed for incident ions ranging from tritons to fluorine. A simple theoretical model has been used to predict the observed risetimes for ions whose range is long compared to the diameter of the ionization column which they produce in silicon. For particles with ranges short compared to the depletion depth of the detector it is found that the Z-dependence can be enhanced by allowing these ions to enter through the rear face of the totally depleted detector. For hydrogen and helium ions the dependence of the risetime on the mass M of the ion is also observed.     

The Indiana silicon sphere 4π charged-particle detector array

A low threshold charged particle detector array for the study of fragmentation processes in light-ion-induced reactions has been constructed and successfully implemented at the IUCF and Saturne II accelerators. The array consists of 162-triple-element detector telescopes mounted in a spherical geometry and covering 74% of 4π in solid angle. Telescope elements are composed of (1) an axial-field gas ionization chamber operated with C₃F₈ gas; (2) a 0.5 mm thick passivated silicon detector, and (3) a 2.8 cm thick CsI(Tl) scintillation crystal with photodiode readout. Discrete element identification is obtained for ejectiles up to Z 16 over the dynamic range 0.7 ≤ E/A ≤ 95 MeV/nucleon. Isotopes are also distinguished for H, He, Li and Be ejectiles with 8 E/A 95 MeV. Custom-designed electronics are employed for bias supplies and linear signal processing. Data are acquired via a CAMAC/VME/Ethernet system.     

Structure quantitative map in application for AB2X4 system

Structure maps are constructed for AB₂X₄ (A = metal, B = three-valency element and X = O, S, Se, Te) system (>490 compounds). A way to improve the resolution of the maps is proposed. Crystal structure characteristic (symmetry) is represented on a quantitative scale (coordinate axe Z). The 3D structure diagram with approximating integral plane is constructed and a field of high symmetry compounds is specified with ion radii ratio R(A)/R(X) ≈ 0.60–0.85 and R(B)/R(X) ≈ 0.55–0.70.     

Progress on the Rydberg constant: the hydrogen atom as a frequencystandard

This work is a review of recent progress on spectroscopic measurements in hydrogen, in the optical domain and in the microwave domain. It is shown that having knowledge of the Rydberg constant at the level of 10^-11 will furnish in the future a new relation between microwave and optical frequencies     

Some concepts concerning twinning and cellular growth of bulk barium metaborate (BBO) crystals

Bulk single β-BaB₂O₄ (BBO) crystals have been grown by the TSSG method in Czochralski variant, using Na₂O and NaF as the solvents. It was found that formation of twins (electric type) or cellular substructures of different scales is their specific growth feature. We believe that their formation is governed by changes in the composition and structure of the double-electric layer (DEL) at the interface of crystal growth. In Z-axis crystals only microtwins structures were revealed whose number and localization are determined by the composition of used solvent. The cellular growth of these crystals at a particular stage is a result of the impossibility of frontal formation of an antipolar structure (macrotwin) under the conditions of increasing charge density in the DEL. In the Y(X-)-axis crystals the conditions for formation of one or three (five, etc.) macrotwin boundaries and, hence, noncellular growth are always realized. Model concepts, characterizing seeding and growth of Y(X-)- and Z-axis BBO crystals are discussed.