Application of Non-Isothermal Thermogravimetric Method to Interpret the Decomposition Kinetics of \hbox {NaNO}_{3}, \hbox {KNO}_{3}, and \hbox {KClO}_{4}

The non-isothermal thermogravimetric method was used to study the thermal decomposition of \(\hbox {KClO}_{4}, \hbox {KNO}_{3}\) , and \(\hbox {NaNO}_{3}\) at heating rates of (5, 10, 15, and 20)  \(\hbox {K}\cdot \hbox {min}^{-1}\) . The activation energy of thermal decomposition reactions was computed by isoconversional methods of Ozawa–Flynn–Wall, Kissinger–Akahiro–Sunose, and Friedman equations. Also, the kinetic triplet of the thermal decomposition of salts was determined by the model-fitting method of the modified Coats–Redfern equation. The activation energies of \(\hbox {KClO}_{4}, \hbox {KNO}_{3}\) , and \(\hbox {NaNO}_{3}\) of (293 to 307, 160 to 209, and 192 to 245)  \(\hbox {kJ}\cdot \hbox {mol}^{-1}\) , respectively, are obtained by non–isothermal isoconversional methods. The modified Coats and Redfern method showed that the most probable mechanism functions \(g(\alpha )\) of \([-\hbox {ln}(1 - \alpha )]^{1/3}\) (model A3: Arami–Erofeev equation) and \((1 - \alpha )^{-1}- 1\) (model F2: second order) can be used to predict the decomposition mechanisms of \(\hbox {KClO}_{4}\) , \(\hbox {KNO}_{3}\) , and \(\hbox {NaNO}_{3}\) , respectively.     

Primitive elements with prescribed trace

Let \(q\) be a power of a prime number \(p\) . Let \(n\) be a positive integer. Let \(\mathbb {F}_{q^n}\) denote a finite field with \(q^n\) elements. In this paper, we consider the existence of the some specific elements in the finite field \(\mathbb {F}_{q^n}\) . We get that when \(n\ge 29\) , there are elements \(\xi \in \mathbb {F}_{q^n}\) such that \(\xi +\xi ^{-1}\) is a primitive element of \(\mathbb {F}_{q^n}\) , and \(\mathrm{Tr}(\xi ) = a, \mathrm{Tr}(\xi ^{-1}) = b\) for any pair of prescribed \(a, b \in \mathbb {F}_q^*\) .     

An extension of the (strong) primitive normal basis theorem

An extension of the primitive normal basis theorem and its strong version is proved. Namely, we show that for nearly all \(A = {\small \left( \begin{array}{cc} a&{}b \\ c&{}d \end{array} \right) } \in \mathrm{GL}_2(\mathbb {F}_{q})\) , there exists some \(x\in \mathbb {F}_{q^m}\) such that both \(x\) and \((-dx+b)/(cx-a)\) are simultaneously primitive elements of \(\mathbb {F}_{q^m}\) and produce a normal basis of \(\mathbb {F}_{q^m}\) over \(\mathbb {F}_q\) , granted that \(q\) and \(m\) are large enough.     

({p, \rho,T, x}) Properties of \text{ CO}_{2}/Propane Binary Mixtures at 280 K to 440 K and 3 MPa to 200 MPa

The (p, \(\rho \) , T, x) properties of binary mixtures of CO \(_{2}\) (volume fraction purity 0.99999) and propane (mole fraction purity 0.9999) ( \(x_{1}\) CO \(_{2}+x_{2}\) propane; \(x_{1} = 0.1744\) , 0.3863, 0.5837, and 0.7732) were measured in the compressed liquid phase using a metal-bellows variable volumometer. Measurements were conducted from 280 K to 440 K and 3 MPa to 200 MPa. The expanded uncertainties ( \(k = 2\) ) were estimated to be temperature, \(<\) 3 mK; pressure, 1.5 kPa ( \(p\le 7\)  MPa), 0.06 % (7 MPa \(< p\le 50\)  MPa), 0.1 % (50 MPa \(< p\le 150\)  MPa), 0.2 % ( \(p> 150\)  MPa); density, 0.10 %; and composition, \(4.4\times 10^{-4}\) . At \(p >100\)  MPa and 280 K or 440 K, the uncertainties in density measurements increase to 0.14 % and 0.22 %, respectively. The data were compared with available equations of state. The excess molar volumes, \(v_\mathrm{m}^\mathrm{E}\) , of the mixtures were calculated and plotted as a function of temperature and pressure.     

Photopyroelectric Calorimetry of \hbox {Fe}_{3}\hbox {O}_{4} Magnetic Nanofluids: Effect of Type of Surfactant and Magnetic Field

Five types of magnetic nanofluids, based on \(\hbox {Fe}_{3}\hbox {O}_{4}\) nanoparticles with water as the carrier liquid, were investigated by using the two photopyroelectric (PPE) detection configurations (back (BPPE) and front (FPPE)), together with the thermal-wave resonator cavity (TWRC) technique as the scanning procedure. The difference between the nanofluids was the type of surfactant: double layers of lauric (LA–LA), oleic (OA–OA), and miristic (MA–MA) acids and also double layers of lauric–miristic (LA–MA) and palmitic-oleic (PA–OA) fatty acids were used. In both detection configurations, the information was contained in the phase of the PPE signal. The thermal diffusivity of nanofluids was obtained in the BPPE configuration, from the scan of the phase of the signal as a function of the liquid’s thickness. Using the same scanning procedure in the FPPE configuration, the thermal effusivity was directly measured. The influence of a 0.12 kG magnetic field on the thermal effusivity and thermal diffusivity was also investigated. Because of different surfactants, the thermal effusivity of the investigated nanofluids ranges from \(1530\,\hbox {W}\cdot \hbox {s}^{1/2} \cdot \hbox { m}^{-2}\cdot \hbox { K}^{-1}\) to \(1790\,\hbox { W}\cdot \hbox {s}^{1/2}\cdot \hbox { m}^{-2}\cdot \hbox { K}^{-1}\) , and the thermal diffusivity, from \(14.54~\times ~10^{-8}\,\hbox { m}^{2}\cdot \hbox { s}^{-1}\) to \(14.79~\times ~10^{-8}\,\hbox { m}^{2}\cdot \hbox { s}^{-1}\) . The magnetic field has practically no influence on the thermal effusivity, and produces a maximum increase of the thermal diffusivity (LA–LA surfactant) of about 4 %.     

Effective Thermal-Conductivity Measurement on Germanate Glass–Ceramics Employing the 3\omega Method at High Temperature

It can be noted that the germanate glass–ceramic is a functional material with excellent thermal stability which can be used in optical devices. The temperature-dependent effective thermal conductivities of CaO–BaO–CoO–Al \(_{2}\) O \(_{3}\) –SiO \(_{2}\) –GeO \(_{2}\) glass–ceramics from 295.5 K to 780 K are determined using a \(3\omega \) method. One of the main advantages for the \(3\omega \) method is to diminish radiation errors effectively when the temperature is as high as 1000 K. Thermal conductivities of CaO–BaO–CoO–Al \(_{2}\) O \(_{3}\) –SiO \(_{2}\) –GeO \(_{2}\) increase with a rise in temperature. Effective thermal conductivities of a sample increase from \(1.55~\hbox {W}\cdot \hbox {m}^{-1}\cdot \hbox {K}^{-1}\) at 295.5 K to \(7.64~\hbox {W}\cdot \,\hbox {m}^{-1}\cdot \hbox {K}^{-1}\) at 698.1 K. The effective thermal conductivity of CaO–BaO–CoO–Al \(_{2}\) O \(_{3}\) –SiO \(_{2}\) –GeO \(_{2}\) glass–ceramic increases with a rise of temperature. This investigation can be used as a basis for the measurement of thermal properties of ceramic materials at higher temperature.     

Study on the Difference Between the Triple-Point Temperatures of ^{20}Ne and ^{22}Ne Using Sealed Cells

At the National Metrology Institute of Japan (NMIJ), the triple points of \(^{20}\) Ne and \(^{22}\) Ne were realized using modular sealed cells, manufactured by the Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM) in Italy to measure the difference of the triple-point temperatures of \(^{20}\) Ne and \(^{22}\) Ne. Standard platinum resistance thermometers (SPRTs) were used that were calibrated by NMIJ on the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). In previous reports, sealed cells of \(^{20}\) Ne and \(^{22}\) Ne were mounted one at a time in a cryostat and their triple points were realized in separate cool-downs (the single-cell measurement). In this study, first, the triple point was realized using the single-cell measurement for \(^{20}\) Ne and \(^{22}\) Ne cells. Second, the \(^{20}\) Ne and \(^{22}\) Ne cells were mounted together on the same copper block and their triple points were realized subsequently one after the other in the same cool-down of the cryostat (the double-cell measurement). The melting curves observed by the single-cell and the double-cell measurements were almost identical for each cell. The difference of the triple-point temperatures between the two cells, \(^{22}T -^{20}\!T\) , was estimated, not only using the subrange of SPRTs defined in the ITS-90 from 13.8033 K to 273.16 K (subrange 1) but also that defined from 24.5561 K to 273.16 K (subrange 2). The difference in \((^{22}T-^{20}\!\!T)\) between the subranges 1 and 2 is within 0.06 mK, which is caused by the subrange inconsistency in the ITS-90. The standard uncertainty in \((^{22}T-^{20}\!T)\) due to the subrange inconsistency is estimated to be 0.017 mK. After correction for the effects of impurities and other isotopes in the \(^{20}\) Ne and \(^{22}\) Ne cells, the difference in the triple-point temperatures between pure \(^{20}\) Ne and pure \(^{22}\) Ne is estimated to be 0.146 64 (5) K on subrange 1, which is consistent within the uncertainty with the former studies. When \(^{22}T-^{20}\!T\) for pure \(^{20}\) Ne and pure \(^{22}\) Ne is estimated on subrange 2, \(^{22}T-^{20}\!\!T\) becomes 0.146 60 (5), which agrees very well with the former reports of INRiM evaluating \(^{22}T-^{20}\!T\) on subrange 2.     

Effect of Grain Size of BaTiO_{3}Ceramics on Thermal Expansion and Electrical Properties

The thermal expansion behavior and electrical resistivity of BaTiO \(_{3}\) ceramics with different grain sizes were investigated. When they were heated and subsequently cooled in the range from 25  \(^{\circ }\) C to 200  \(^{\circ }\) C, the expansion and contraction curves of BaTiO \(_{3}\) ceramics with grain sizes of 600 nm and 1500 nm were not matched well to each other, and abnormal contraction and expansion behaviors were observed. For 30 nm and 150 nm BaTiO \(_{3}\) ceramics, the expansion and contraction curves basically are straight lines during heating. The linear thermal expansion coefficients ( \(\alpha _\mathrm{L}\) ) and the electrical resistivity of BaTiO \(_{3}\) ceramics were also measured. Experimental results showed that the value of \(\alpha _\mathrm{L}\) increases and the electrical resistivity decreases gradually with reducing grain size. This phenomenon can be attributed to the combination effect of the grain boundary and oxygen vacancies.     

Impact of Associated Gases on Equilibrium and Transport Properties of a \mathrm{CO}_{2} Stream: Molecular Simulation and Experimental Studies

During the various carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) stages, an accurate knowledge of thermodynamic properties of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) streams is required for the correct sizing of plant units. The injected \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) streams are not pure and often contain small amounts of associated gaseous components such as \(\mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{N}_{2}\) , \(\mathrm{SO}_{x}, \mathrm{NO}_{x}\) , noble gases, etc. In this work, the thermodynamic behavior and transport properties of some \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) -rich mixtures have been investigated using both experimental approaches and molecular simulation techniques such as Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations. Using force fields available in the literature, we have validated the capability of molecular simulation techniques in predicting properties for pure compounds, binary mixtures, as well as multicomponent mixtures. These validations were performed on the basis of experimental data taken from the literature and the acquisition of new experimental data. As experimental data and simulation results were in good agreement, we proposed the use of simulation techniques to generate new pseudo-experimental data and to study the impact of associated gases on the properties of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) streams. For instance, for a mixture containing 92.0 mol% of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) , 4.0 mol% of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) , 3.7 mol% of Ar, and 0.3 mol% of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) , we have shown that the presence of associated gases leads to a decrease of 14 % and 21 % of the dense phase density and viscosity, respectively, as compared to pure \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) properties.     

Exploring Solute–Solvent Interactions of \alpha -Amino Acids in Aqueous [\mathrm{EPyBF}_{4}] Arrangements by Volumetric,Viscometric, Refractometric,and Acoustic Approach

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of molecular interaction prevailing in glycine, l-alanine, l-valine, and aqueous solution of ionic liquid (IL) [1-ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate ( \(\mathrm{EPyBF}_{4})\) ] have been investigated by thermophysical properties. The apparent molar volume ( \(\phi _{V}\) ), viscosity \(B\) -coefficient, molal refraction ( \(R_{\mathrm{M}}\) ), and adiabatic compressibility ( \(\phi _{ K} )\) of glycine, l-alanine, and l-valine have been studied in 0.001 mol \({\cdot }\, \mathrm{dm}^{-3}\) , 0.003 mol \({\cdot }\, \mathrm{dm}^{-3}\) , and 0.005 mol  \({\cdot } \,\mathrm{dm}^{-3}\) aqueous 1-ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate [ \(\mathrm{EPyBF}_{4}\) ] solutions at 298.15 K from the values of densities \((\rho )\) , viscosities ( \(\eta \) ), refractive index ( \(n_{\mathrm{D}})\) , and speed of sound \((u)\) , respectively. The extent of interaction, i.e., the solute–solvent interaction is expressed in terms of the limiting apparent molar volume ( \(\phi _{V}^0 )\) , viscosity \(B\) -coefficient, and limiting apparent molar adiabatic compressibility ( \(\phi _{K}^0)\) . The limiting apparent molar volumes ( \(\phi _{V}^0 )\) , experimental slopes ( \(S_{V}^*)\) derived from the Masson equation, and viscosity \(A\) - and \(B\) -coefficients using the Jones–Dole equation have been interpreted in terms of ion–ion and ion–solvent interactions, respectively. Molal refractions ( \(R_{\mathrm{M}})\) have been calculated with the help of the Lorentz–Lorenz equation. The role of the solvent (aqueous IL solution) and the contribution of solute–solute and solute–solvent interactions to the solution complexes have also been analyzed through the derived properties.     

Limit laws for the maxima of stationary chi-processes under random index

Let \(\{\chi _{k}(t), t\ge 0\}\) be a stationary \(\chi \) -process with \(k\) degrees of freedom. In this paper, we consider the maxima \(M_{k}(T)= \max \{\chi _{k}(t), \forall t\in [0,T]\}\) with random index \(\mathcal {T}_{T}\) , where \(\mathcal {T}_{T}/T\) converges to a non-degenerate distribution or to a positive random variable in probability, and show that the limit distribution of \(M_{k}(\mathcal {T}_{T})\) exists under some additional conditions.     

New constructions of APN polynomial functions in odd characteristic

A general construction of APN polynomial functions of the form \(c_{30}x^3+c_{03}x^{3q}+\sum \nolimits _{i=0}^2\sum \nolimits _{j=0}^2c_{ij}x^{i+qj}\) over a finite field \(\mathbb {F}_{q^2}\) of odd characteristic is proposed, and some variants of this construction are also presented. As a consequence, new APN polynomial functions such as ones over \(\mathbb {F}_{3^{2m}}\) and \(\mathbb {F}_{11^2}\) which are CCZ-inequivalent to known APN functions are obtained.     

Fabrication of Nb/Al Superconducting Tunnel Junction Using Ozone Gas

An ozone (O \(_{3})\) oxidation process was introduced for Nb/Al-based superconducting tunnel junctions (STJs) in order to form defect-free tunnel barriers at high critical current and to improve the energy resolution ( \(\Delta E\) ) for X-rays. The dependence of critical current ( \(J_\mathrm{C})\) and leak current ( \(I_\mathrm{leak})\) on the O \(_{3}\) exposure was measured to optimize the oxidation condition. The 50-square- \(\upmu \) m STJs produced by the O \(_{3}\) oxidation process exhibited an extremely small \(I_\mathrm{leak}\) of less than 50 pA. As expected, the lower or shorter the O \(_{3}\) exposure, the higher \(J_\mathrm{C}\) and the smaller the normal resistance ( \(R_\mathrm{N})\) . However, the maximum \(J_\mathrm{C}\) was 8 A/cm \(^{2}\) at an O \(_{3}\) exposure of 0.72 Pa min, which is much smaller than those of STJs with the conventional O \(_{2}\) oxidation process. It is expected that the high \(J_\mathrm{C}\) of 1,000 A/cm \(^{2}\) , at which a 9-eV-energy resolution for 277 eV photons is predicted, can be reached by an O \(_{3}\) exposure of 3.5 \(\times \) 10 \(^{-4}\) Pa min.     

Thermal Stability of \beta -PtO_2 Investigated by Simultaneous Thermal Analysis and Its Influence on Platinum Resistance Thermometry

We present thermogravimetric and differential scanning calorimetric studies of PtO \(_2\) powders measured in different atmospheres. In synthetic air a mass loss of 11.4 % is found at the decomposition temperature \(T_\mathrm {D}\)  = 595  \(^{\circ }\hbox {C}\) which can be attributed to the reduction of PtO \(_2\) . In a helium atmosphere the mass loss is 12.0 % and is found at 490  \(^{\circ }\hbox {C}\) . Subsequent heating in air leads to another oxidation process above \(T_\mathrm {D}\) and a reduction at 800  \(^{\circ }\hbox {C}\) . The second oxidation and reduction process is strongly suppressed when the powder is heated in He. The remaining mass above \(T_\mathrm {D}\) does not comply with a reduction path PtO \(_2 \rightarrow \) PtO \(\rightarrow \) Pt. Differential scanning calorimetry shows an endothermic reaction at \(T_\mathrm {D}\) in synthetic air as well as in helium which corresponds with the mass loss. These measurements imply that the powder can be assigned to be \(\beta \) -PtO \(_2\) . Furthermore, catalytic activity of the PtO \(_2\) powder is evidenced by mass spectrometry to be present below 460  \(^{\circ }\hbox {C}\) . Finally, the impact of these findings on the stability of platinum resistance thermometers is discussed.     

An Aboveground Pulse-Tube-Based Bolometric Test Facility for the Validation of the LUMINEU \hbox {ZnMoO}_4 Crystals

The LUMINEU project aims at developing a pilot double beta decay experiment using scintillating bolometers based on ZnMoO \(_4\) crystals enriched in \(^{100}\hbox {Mo}\) . In the next months regular deliveries of large-mass \(\hbox {ZnMoO}_4\) crystals are expected from the Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry (Novosibirsk, Russia). It is therefore crucial for the LUMINEU program to test systematically and in real time these samples in terms of bolometric properties, light yield and internal radioactive contamination. In this paper we describe an aboveground cryogenic facility based on a dilution refrigerator coupled to a pulse-tube cooler capable performing these measurements. A 23.8 g \(\hbox {ZnMoO}_4\) crystal was fully characterised in this setup. We show also that macro-bolometers can be operated with high signal-to-noise ratio in liquid-free dilution refrigerators.     

Measurement of the (p, \rho,T) Properties for Pure Hydrocarbons at Temperatures up to 600 K and Pressures up to 200 MPa

The data available for the thermodynamic properties of propane, \(n\) -butane, and isobutane at temperatures above 440 K are outdated and show significant discrepancies with each other. The ambiguity associated with these data could be limiting to the development of any understanding related to the effects of mixing of these substances with other materials such as \(\text{ CO}_{2}\) , ammonia, and non-flammable or lower-flammable HFC refrigerants. In this study, the (p, \(\rho \) , T) properties of propane, \(n\) -butane, and isobutane were measured at temperatures ranging from (360 to 600) K and pressures ranging from (50 to 200) MPa. Precise measurements were carried out using a metal-bellows variable volumometer with a thermostatted air bath. The expanded uncertainties \((k = 2)\) in the temperature, pressure, and density measurements were estimated to be \(<\) 5 mK, 0.02 MPa, and 0.88 kg  \(\cdot \)  m \(^{-3}\) ( \(T\le 423\)  K, \(p<100\)  MPa), 0.76 kg  \(\cdot \)   \(\text{ m}^{-3}\) ( \(T\le 423\)  K, \(p\ge 100\)  MPa), 0.76 kg  \(\cdot \)   \(\text{ m}^{-3}\) ( \(T>423\)  K, \(p < 100\)  MPa), and 2.94 kg  \(\cdot \)   \(\text{ m}^{-3}\) ( \(T>423\)  K, \(p \ge 100\)  MPa), respectively. The data obtained throughout this study were systematically compared with the calculated values derived from the available equations of state. These models agree well with the measured data at higher temperatures up to 600 K, demonstrating their suitability for an effective and precise examination of the mixing effects of potential alternative mixtures.     

Fusion Diagrams in the \mathrm{BiBO}_{3}–\mathrm{YbBO}_{3} and \mathrm{Bi}_{4}\mathrm{B}_{2}\mathrm{O}_{9}–\mathrm{YbBO}_{3} Systems

A calculation model of the Gibbs energy of ternary oxide compounds from the binary components was used. Thermodynamic properties of \(\mathrm{Yb}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) – \(\mathrm{Bi}_{2}\mathrm{O}_{3}\) – \(\mathrm{B}_{2}\mathrm{O}_{3}\) ternary systems in the condensed state were calculated. Thermodynamic data of binary and ternary compounds were used to determine the stable sections. The probability of reactions between the corresponding components in the \(\mathrm{Yb}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) – \(\mathrm{Bi}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) – \(\mathrm{B}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) system was estimated. Fusibility diagrams of systems \(\mathrm{BiBO}_{3}\) – \(\mathrm{YbBO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{Bi}_{4} \mathrm{B}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{9}\) – \(\mathrm{YbBO}_{3}\) were studied by physical–chemical analysis. The isothermal section of the phase diagram of \(\mathrm{Yb}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) – \(\mathrm{Bi}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) – \(\mathrm{B}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) at 298 K is built, as well as the projection of the liquid surface of \(\mathrm{BiBO}_{3}\) – \(\mathrm{B}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) – \(\mathrm{YbBO}_{3}\) .     

Thermal Properties of Surface-Modified \upalpha - and \upvarepsilon -Fe_{2}\hbox {O}_{3} Photocatalysts Determined by Beam Deflection Spectroscopy

In this work, a photothermal beam deflection spectroscopy setup is developed and applied for determination of the thermal parameters (thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity) of \(\upalpha \) - and \(\upvarepsilon \) -Fe \(_{2}\hbox {O}_{3}\) nanodeposits on Si(100) substrates, specifically designed and tested as photocatalysts. It was observed that thermal parameters of the material strongly depend on the sample composition and morphology, which affect also the photocatalytic activity. The correlation between the thermal and photocatalytic properties are critically discussed based on the characteristics of the materials.     

Four-Channel Current-Biased Kinetic Inductance Detectors Using MgB_2 Nanowires for Sensing Pulsed Laser Irradiation

We recently proposed the idea of a novel sort of superconducting detector, i.e., a current-biased kinetic inductance detector (CB-KID). This detector is different from a current-biased transition edge detector studied previously, and is able to sense a change in kinetic inductance \(L_k\) given by \(L_{k} = \Lambda _{k}l/S = m_{s}l/n_{s}{q_{s}}^{2}S\) ( \(\Lambda _{k}\) ; kinetic inductivity, \(m_s\) ; mass of Cooper pair, \(n_s\) ; density of Cooper pairs, \(q_s\) ; charge of Cooper pair, \(l\) ; length of device, \(S\) ; cross sectional area) under a constant dc bias current \(I_b\) . In the present work, we first extend this idea to construct a multi-channel CB-KIDs array made of 200-nm-thick MgB \(_2\) thin-film meanderline with 3- \(\upmu \) m thin wire. We succeeded in observing clear signals for imaging from the four-channel CB-KIDs at 4 K by irradiating focused pulsed laser. A scanning laser spot can be achieved by an XYZ piezo-driven stage and an optical fiber with an aspheric focused lens. We can see typical signals from all 4 channels at 4 K, and obtain the positional dependence of the signal as the contour in XY plane. Our CB-KIDs can be used as neutron detectors by utilizing energy released from a nuclear reaction between \(^{10}\) B and cold neutron.     

Temperature Coefficients of the Refractive Index for Complex Hydrocarbon Mixtures

Temperature coefficients of the refractive index ( \(\mathrm{d}n/\mathrm{d}T\) ) in the \(25\,^{\circ }\mathrm{C}\) to \(35\,^{\circ }\mathrm{C}\) temperature interval for hydrocarbon mixtures containing as many as 14 compounds were investigated in this work. The measured \(-\mathrm{d}n/\mathrm{d}T\) of the mixtures were compared with calculations based on the values for each compound and their concentrations. Differences of about 1 % between measured and calculated values were observed for all mixtures. The additivity of \(-\mathrm{d}n/\mathrm{d}T\) for these hydrocarbons enables preparation of surrogate fuels that are formulated to have properties like those of specific diesel fuels.