Shear viscosity of nuclear matter

This paper reports my recent studyIll on the shear viscosity of neutron-rich nuclear matter from a relaxation time approach. An isospin- and momentum-dependent interaction is used in the study. Dependence of density, temperature, and isospin asymmetry of nuclear matter on its shear viscosity have been discussed. Similar to the symmetry energy, the symmetry shear viscosity is defined and its density and temperature dependence are studied.     

Improvement of digital S-K filter and its application in nuclear signal processing

On the basis of preliminary studies, a novel duo-parameter model consisting of amplitude filter factor and frequency filter factor for low-pass S-K filter is presented in this paper. The model is established by applying numerical differentiation method. Some simulation experiments and real data tests are carried out to verify the feasibility and superiority of the new algorithm. The results show that this duo-parameter model of low-pass S-K filter can be used to achieve high performance in signal processing and nuclear spectrum smoothing.     

Comparison between nuclear thermometers in central Xe＋Sn collision

The temperature of fragmenting source in central heavy-ion collisions at Fermi energy is investigated by the isospin-dependent quantum molecular dynamics model in combination with the statistical decay model GEMINI. Five different nuclear thermometers are used to extract nuclear temperature. We find that the He and Li isotope temperature reaches a plateau at about 70-100 MeV/nucleon of beam energy. The slope temperature and the quadrupole fluctuation temperature give high values. The quantum slope temperature and the quantum quadrupole fluctuation temperature are more close to the He and Li isotope temperatures.     

Probing the density dependence of the symmetry energy with central heavy ion collisions

An improved isospin dependent Boltzmann Langevin model, in which the inelastic channels and momentum dependent interactions are incorporated, is used to investigate the high-density behavior of nuclear symmetry energy. By taking several forms of nuclear symmetry energy, we calculate the time evolutions of neutron over proton ratio, π ultiplicity and π-/π＋ ratio, and the kinetic energy and transverse momentum spectra of π-/π＋ ratio in the heavy ion collisions at 400A MeV. It is found that the neutron over proton ratio and π-/π＋ ratio are very sensitive to the nuclear symmetry energy, and the π- is more sensitive to the nuclear symmetry energy than the π＋. A supersoft symmetry energy results in a larger π-/π＋ ratio.     

Two-proton sequential decay from excited states of 18Ne

Two-proton radioactivity from 18Ne is discussed in terms of sequential decay. The branch ratios for one- proton emission from excited states are calculated, which including spectroscopic factors, obtained from a Shell- model calculation with realistic interactions. The branch ratios show that the two-proton emission from the 1 state of 16Ne at 7.94 MeV is most likely to go through the sequential decay. The same mechanism is discussed for other excited states at higher energy by different interactions.     

Spallation reaction and the probe of nuclear dissipation with excitation energy at scission

We study in the framework of the Langevin model the influence of initial excitation energy （E＊） of Hg compound nuclei （CNs） on the sensitivity of the excitation energy at scission （E~c） to the nuclear friction strength （fl）. It is shown that the sensitivity is enhanced substantially with increasing E＊. Moreover, we find that the significant sensitivity of E＊c to fl at high E＊ is little affected by a marked difference in the neutron-to-proton ratio ofa CN and in its size and fissility. Our findings suggest that, on the experimental side, a measurement of E~c in energetic proton-induced spallation reactions can provide not only a sensitive but also a robust probe of nuclear dissipation in fission of highly excited nuclei. Further development of a suitable approach to spallation reaction is discussed.     

Apparent softening of the symmetry energy with the inclusion of non-nucleonic components in nuclear matter

Apparent softening of the symmetry energy with the inclusion of hyperon and quark degrees of freedom is demonstrated by the fact that the phase transition causes the change of the interaction and the suppression of nucleon fractions. The demonstration is fulfilled in the relativistic mean-field model.     

Collimated LaBr3 detector response function in radioactivity analysis of nuclear waste drums

The properties of a Lanthanum bromide （LaBr3） detector and its response functions were investigated via experiments and simulations in this paper. The LaBr3 detector had good relative energy resolution and higher efficiency than a high-purity germanium detector. Monte Carlo and other numerical methods were used to calculate the efficiencies of a LaBr3 detector with a square collimation window. A model of the numerical method was established based on a pure geometric model that was consistent with the experimental situation. The results showed that the detector response functions calculated by these methods were in great agreement with experimental results.     

On ring and bubble formations in heavy ion collisions

The work is devoted to the implementation of the hydrodynamic laws to the head-on heavy ion collisions within the energy range 50-100 MeV/A. The hydrodynamic mechanisms of the bubble and ring structures formation are investigated. It is shown that there is a possible hydrodynamic explanation of the different structures being formed in the case of soft （K=200 MeV） and stiff （K=400 MeV） equations of state. Within the suggested approach the final geometry of the system is defined in the initial stage of the collision and is very dependent on the sound velocity in the nuclear matter. The obtained results are in a good correspondence with the Boltzmann-like transport theory calculations and the experimental data for the selected energy range.     

Nuclear symmetry energy from QCD sum rules

We calculated the nucleon self-energies in iso-spin asymmetric nuclear matter and obtained the nuclear symmetry energy by taking difference of these of neutron and proton. We find that the scalar （vector） self-energy part gives a negative （positive） contribution to the nuclear symmetry energy, consistent with the result from relativistic mean-field theories. Also, we found exact four-quark operator product expansion for nucleon sum rule. Among them, twist-4 matrix elements which can be extracted from deep inelastic scattering experiment constitute an essential part in the origin of the nuclear symmetry energy from QCD. Our result also extends early success of QCD sum rule in the symmetric nuclear matter to the asymmetric nuclear matter.     

Mechanism and Kinetics Analysis of NO/SO2/N2/O2 Dissociation Reactions in Non-Thermal Plasma

The kinetics mechanism of the dissociation reactions in a NO/SO2/N2/O2 system was investigated in consideration of energetic electrons＇ impacts on a non-thermal plasma. A model was derived from the Boltzmann equation and molecule collision theory to predict the dissociation reaction rate coefficients. Upon comparison with available literature, the model was confirmed to be acceptably accurate in general. Several reaction rate coefficients of the NO/SO2/N2/O2 dissociation system were derived according to the Arrhenius formula. The activation energies of each plasma reaction were calculated by quantum chemistry methods. The relation between the dissociation reaction rate coefficient and electron temperature was established to describe the importance of each reaction and to predict relevant processes of gaseous chemical reactions. The sensitivity of the mechanism of NO/SO2/N2/O2 dissociation reaction in a non-thermal plasma was also analysed.     

The Single Particle Theory of Backward-Wave Amplifications Based on Electron Cyclotron Maser witha Rectilinear Beam简

The theory of slow backward-wave amplifications is developed based on electron cyclotron maser （ECM） mechanism employing an initially rectilinear beam, A nonlinear evolution equation is derived to describe the electron energy. Numerical calculations show that the saturated interaction efficiency in this system may exceed 20~, and the saturated interaction length spans 3-6 centimeters. The distinctive interaction mechanism is promising for the design of compact backward microwave amplification devices, Numerical studies are also presented for the slow-wave ECM efficiency with inclusion of Gaussian beam electron velocity spread. It is shown that the velocity spread reduces the interaction e~ciency.     

Development of Data Acquisition Card Driver for ICRH System on EAST

Presented in this paper is the development of the driver for the data acquisition card with a peripheral component interconnection （PCI） local bus on the ion cyclotron range of frequency heating （1CRH） system. The driver is mainly aimed at the embedded VxWorks system （real-time operating system） which is widely used in various fields of real-time systems. An efficient way is employed to develop this driver, which will advance the real-time control of the ICRH system on the experimental advanced superconductor tokamak （EAST）. The driver is designed using the TORNADO integrated development environment （IDE）, and implemented in C plus language. The details include the hardware configuration, analogue/digital （A/D） and digital/analogue （D/A） conversion, input and output （I/O） operation of the driver to support over five cards. The data acquisition card can be manipulated in a low-level program and meet the requirements of A/D conversion and D/A outputs.     

Density and temperature of fermions and bosons from quantum fluctuations

A novel method to determine the density and temperature of a system constituted by fermions and/or bosons is proposed based on quantum fluctuations. For fermions system, the results in the limit where the reached temperature T is small and where there is no constraint for the reached temperature T compared to the Fermi energy ~f at a given density p are given, respectively. Quadrupole and multiplicity fluctuation relations are derived in terms of T/6f. We compared the two set results in the limit when Tis much smaller compared to Fermi energy Cf and they are consistent, as expected. The classical limit is also obtained for high temperatures and low densities. For bosons system, quadrupole and multiplicity fluctuations using Landau＇s theory of fluctuations near the critical point for a Bose-Einstein condensate （BEC） at a given density p are derived. As an example, we apply our approach to heavy ion collisions using the Constrained Molecular Dynamics model （CoMD） which includes the fermionic statistics. The multiplicity fluctuation quenching for fermions is found in the model and confirmed by experimental data. To reproduce the available experimental data better, we propose a modification of the collision term in the approach to include the possibility of ct-a collisions. The relevant Bose-Einstein factor in the collision term is properly taken into account. This approach increases the yields of bosons relative to fermions closer to data. Boson fluctuations become larger than one as expected.     

Thermal Analysis and Optimization for Cryopanel of NBI Cryocondensation Pump

Excellent vacuum performance ensures a high beam transmission efficiency of the neutral beam injector （NBI）. The vacuum performance is mainly determined by the cryoperformance of the cryopanel of the cryocondensation pumps which are the main vacuum pumps of NBI. In order to optimize the cryoperformance, the requirements for the temperature distribution and the heat load of the cryopanel are analysed and the factors that affect the cryopanel＇s temperature distribution are studied. The results indicate that the temperature difference of the cryopanel can be reduced by fabricating the cryopanel with high thermal conductivity material, increasing its thickness and cutting the distance between the two upward cooling pipes. The results may be applied to a cryopanel cooled by forced flow liquid helium.     

Experimental Study on Indoor Air Cleaning Technique of Nano-Titania Catalysis Under Plasma Discharge

In this study, a new technique of air cleaning by plasma combined with catalyst was proposed, which consisted of electrostatic precipitation, volatile organic compounds （VOCs） decomposition and sterilization. A novel indoor air purifier based on this technique was adopted. The experimental results showed that formaldehyde decomposition by the plasma-catalyst hybrid system was more efficient than that by plasma only, Positive discharge was better than negative discharge in formaldehyde removal. Meanwhile, the outlet concentration of ozone byproduct was effectively reduced by the nano-titania catalyst.     

Reaction mechanisms in massive nuclei collisions and perspectives for synthesis of heavier superheavy elements

We discuss a hardship in synthesis of heaviest super heavy elements in massive nuclei reactions due to the hindrance to complete fusion of reacting nuclei caused on the onset of quasifission process which strongly competes with complete fusion and due to the strong increase of fission yields along the de-excitation cascade of the compound nucleus in comparison with the evaporation residue formation. The hindrance to formation of compound nucleus and evaporation residue is determined by the characteristic of the entrance channel.     

Structure and Mechanical Properties of CrTiAlN/TiAlN Composite Coatings Deposited by Multi-Arc Ion Plating

CrTiAlN/TiAlN composite coatings were deposited on cemented carbide by using a home-made industrial scale multi-arc ion plating system. The samples were studied by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, microhardness and ball-on-disk testing. The properties of the CrTiAlN/TiAlN coatings were significantly influenced by the microstructure and the deposition time ratio of TiAlN over CrTiAlN layers. With the increase of deposition time ratio, the microhardness of CrTiAlN/TiAlN increased from 28.6 GPa to 37.5 GPa, much higher than that of CrTiAlN coatings. The friction coefficients of the CrTiAlN/TiAlN coatings were higher than those of CrTiAlN coatings against a cemented carbide ball. The microhardness of the CrTiAlN/TiAlN coatings was changed after annealing at 800 ℃, and the friction coefficients of the annealed coatings were increased against the cemented carbide ball.     

Development of a 140 GHz Steerable Launcher for the HL-2A ECRH System

A new electron cyclotron resonance launcher system has been designed and installed on heating and current drive （ECRH/ECCD） the HL-2A tokamak to inject four beams and enable continuous millimeter-wave beam scanning independently in the toroidal and poloidal direc- tions for ECRH/ECCD experiments. The launcher is connected to four mm-wave lines capable of transmitting high power up to 3 MW with two 1 MW/140 GHz/3 s and two 0.5 MW/68 GHz/1 s beams. Based on ray tracing simulation using the TORAY-GA code, tile scanning range of wave beams is -15~~15~ in the toroidal direction and 0~~10~ in the poloidal one for 140 GHz beams, which could cover half of the cross section of plasmas and can satisfy the requirements of advanced physical experiments. The beam radii in the plasma is 17.1 mm and 20 mm for the two 140 GHz beams and 29.5 nnn for the two 68 GHz beams, respectively, allowing a very high localization of the absorbed power. The performance of the steering system was proven to be reliable and the linearity is perfect between the displacement of drive shaft and rotate angle of mirror. Addition- ally the injection performance of the wave beams was optinfized by simultaneously setting the injection angle and the polarization to realize desirable pure O- or X-mode injection.     

Second Discharge Characteristics of Aluminum Wire Electrical Explosion Under Various Argon Pressures

Electrical wire explosion is a promising method for the preparation of metal nanopowder, but the properties of metal nanopowder are affected by the second discharge process of electrical wire explosion. The second discharge characteristics of aluminum wire electrical ex- plosion under variant argon pressures were studied in a RLC discharge circuit. The results show that the curve of the second discharge voltages versus the pressure presents a U-shape. To clarify the roles of aluminum vapor and argon in the process of the second discharge, a spectrograph and a high speed framing camera were used to study the radiation spectrum and spatial distribution of the electrical explosion plasma. It is observed that argon participates in the second discharge process under low pressure. A discharge channel develops along the surface of the aluminum vapor. Under higher pressure, a second discharge takes place in the aluminum vapor and the discharge channel is inside the aluminum vapor.