Nuclear core in hypernuclear structure

Hypernuclear structure models are briefly reviewed. Phenomena related to hypernuclear polarization are displayed. A discussion is given of nuclear and hypernuclear neutron orbitals extraction. Preliminary results on ^– angular distributions for the reaction⁶Li(K ^–, ^–) ⁶ Li are presented.Presented at the symposium Mesons and Light Nuclei, Liblice, Czechoslovakia, June 1981.The collaboration of Dr. M. Sotona and Dr. L. Majling in the speedy preparation of the AD results and discussions with them and with Prof. B. Povh are greatly acknowledged.     

Mercury Speciation in Fish by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Post-Column Ultraviolet (UV)-Photochemical Vapor Generation (PVG): Comparison of Conventional Line-Source and High-Resolution Continuum Source (HR-CS) Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS)

An ultraviolet-photochemical generator (UV-PVG) capable of post-column on-line transformation of both organic and inorganic mercury species to cold vapor (Hg⁰) with subsequent detection by quartz tube-atomic absorption spectrometry (QT-AAS) was developed. Mercury(II), methylmercury(I), ethylmercury(I), and phenylmercury(I) were successfully detected after separation by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC). Two types of AAS detectors were compared. The first was a commonly used line-source instrument while the second was a high-resolution continuum source (HR-CS) AAS. The latter provided better limits of detection: 0.47?µg?L^?1 for Hg(II), 0.84?µg?L^?1 for methylmercury(I), 0.80?µg?L^?1 for ethylmercury(I), and 2.0?µg?L^?1 for phenylmercury(I). The repeatability at 30?μg?L^?1 was 3.6%, 4.1%, 6.2%, and 4.5% for these species (n?=?10). These figures of merit were comparable with those reported for more sensitive atomic fluorescence spectrometry. Nine sample extraction procedures were investigated. Extraction by tetramethylammonium hydroxide and HCl at 75?°C was selected as the only method compatible with the proposed separation and detection steps providing high extraction efficiency and no changes in mercury speciation. The applicability of the proposed high-performance liquid chromatography–ultraviolet-photochemical vapor generation–quartz tube-atomic absorption spectrometry method was demonstrated using fish samples and certified reference materials (CRM) DOLT-4 (dogfish liver) and ERM-CE464 (tuna fish). The results were comparable to those obtained by a reference method based on L-cysteine extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography–inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (HPLC–ICP-MS) determination.     

Absorption properties of körbl-catalyst and manganese dioxide

Summary Körbl-catalyst and manganese dioxide absorb chlorine and bromine quantitatively at room temperature. This property is applied to simultaneous microanalytical determination of carbon, hydrogen and chlorine or bromine in compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, chlorine or bromine, but not nitrogen or sulphur.

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Zusammenfassung Der Körbl-Katalysator und Mangandioxid absorbieren Chlor und Brom bei Raumtemperatur quantitativ. Sie wurden daher zur gleichzeitigen Bestimmung von C, H sowie Cl oder Br in Verbindungen verwendet, die C, H, O, Cl (oder Br), nicht aber N oder S enthalten.

     

On the behaviour of cerium(III) in hydrochloric acid

Summary The sorption of Ce³⁺ from hydrochloric acid and its chromatography on a column filled with Dowex 50 X8 was studied. The break-through volumes and elution volumes, together with the sorption profile and band broadening were determined at different temperatures and are discussed. The Chromatographic results are interpreted in terms of cerium complex formation.

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Über das Verhalten von Cerium(III) in salzsaurer Lösung

Zusammenfassung Die Sorption von Ce³⁺ aus salzsaurer Lösung in einer mit Dowex 50 X8 gefüllten Säule sowie dessen Chromatographie wurden untersucht. Die Durchbruchs- und Elutionsvolumina wurden bestimmt und diskutiert. Die Ergebnisse wurden im Sinne einer Komplexbildung interpretiert.

     

On the Interaction of Two Finite-Dimensional Quantum Systems

Interaction of quantum system S ^a described by the generalised × eigenvalue equation A| _s =E _s S ^a | _s (s=1,...,) with quantum system S ^b described by the generalised n×n eigenvalue equation B| _i = _i S ^b | _i (i=1,...,n) is considered. With the system S ^a is associated -dimensional space X ^a and with the system S ^b is associated an n-dimensional space X _n ^b that is orthogonal to X ^a . Combined system S is described by the generalised (+n)×(+n) eigenvalue equation [A+B+V]| _k = _k [S ^a +S ^b +P]| _k (k=1,...,n+) where operators V and P represent interaction between those two systems. All operators are Hermitian, while operators S ^a ,S ^b and S=S ^a +S ^b +P are, in addition, positive definite. It is shown that each eigenvalue _{k i} of the combined system is the eigenvalue of the × eigenvalue equation . Operator in this equation is expressed in terms of the eigenvalues _i of the system S ^b and in terms of matrix elements _s |V| _i and _s |P| _i where vectors | _s form a base in X ^a . Eigenstate | _k ^a of this equation is the projection of the eigenstate | _k of the combined system on the space X ^a . Projection | _k ^b of | _k on the space X _n ^b is given by | _k ^b =( _k S ^b –B)^–1(V– _k P})| _k ^a where ( _k S ^b –B)^–1 is inverse of ( _k S ^b –B) in X _n ^b . Hence, if the solution to the system S ^b is known, one can obtain all eigenvalues _{k i} } and all the corresponding eigenstates | _k of the combined system as a solution of the above × eigenvalue equation that refers to the system S ^a alone. Slightly more complicated expressions are obtained for the eigenvalues _{k i} } and the corresponding eigenstates, provided such eigenvalues and eigenstates exist.     

Pressurized liquid extracts from Spirulina platensis microalga. Determination of their antioxidant activity and preliminary analysis by micellar electrokinetic chromatography

In this work, different extracts from the microalga Spirulina platensis are obtained using pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) and four different solvents (hexane, light petroleum, ethanol and water). Different extraction temperatures (115 and 170 degrees C) were tested using extraction times ranging from 9 to 15 min. The antioxidant activity of the different extracts is determined by means of an in vitro assay using a free radical method. Moreover, a new and fast method is developed using micellar electrokinetic chromatography with diode array detection (MEKC-DAD) to provide a preliminary analysis on the composition of the extracts. This combined application (i.e., in vitro assays plus MEKC-DAD) allowed the fast characterization of the extracts based on their antioxidant activity and the UV-vis spectra of the different compounds found in the extracts. To our knowledge, this work shows for the first time the great possibilities of the combined use of PLE-in vitro assay-MEKC-DAD to investigate natural sources of antioxidants.     

On path integrals and relativistic quantum mechanics

A proposal for formulation of relativistic quantum mechanics in terms of path integrals is presented.We are deeply indebted to Dr. M.Petrá for many stimulating discussions.     

Nonlinear frequency response analysis: a recent review and perspectives

The nonlinear frequency response analysis (NFRA) can be seen as an extension of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. NFRA gives a full and detailed representation of the system response and can establish a connection between model parameters and the experimentally observed phenomena. In this article, different theoretical NFRA approaches and the most recent application examples are discussed. A simple electrochemical example is used to showcase the benefits and disadvantages of analyzing the system response by using different approaches. In addition, it was shown how to extract experimental harmonic values and analyze them.     

Chiral nematic liquid crystals in cylindrical cavities. A classification of planar structures and models of non-singular disclination lines

Abstract

A part of homotopy theory is applied to classify planar structures in chiral nematic liquid crystals confined to cylindrical cavities. The resulting classification is exact in the approximation of undeformed chiral nematic surfaces. Within this approach the relative stability of possible planar structures with surface and bulk disclination lines is discussed. The number and the shape of these disclinations, which in some cases form spiral structures, are predicted. Further approximate analytical expressions for non-singular director fields close to disclination lines with integral strength are introduced. Our predictions, which are also in agreement with some previously suggested pictures of such director fields, are used to improve stability considerations of the confined planar chiral nematic structures in tubes and droplets.