Rough Surface Effects on the p-Wave Fermi Superfluids

Rough surface effects on p-wave Fermi superfluids are discussed on the basis of our recently proposed quasi-classical theory that can treat in a unified way the surface scattering ranging from the specular limit to the diffusive limit. We show how the transition temperature of the ABM state in a slab geometry depends on the surface roughness. In the diffusive limit, our result agrees with Kjäldmann et al. We consider the BW state, the ABM state and the polar state in a half-infinite geometry with a plane rough surface and discuss the self-consistent order parameter and the surface density of states at low temperatures. The rough surface effects on the Andreev scattering in the BW state are also discussed within the same framework.     

A case of V-type Hyperlipidemia with mycoses

Neurotrophin-3 (NT-3) has been crystallized in 2 forms. Orthorhombic crystals, space group P2(1)2(1)2, diffracted to 2.8 A and have cell dimensions a = 39.1 A, b = 54.0 A, and c = 65.5 A. The second form is space group P4(3)2(1)2, with cell dimensions a = b = 67.1 A, and c = 107.9 A. The tetragonal crystals diffract to 2.8 A at room temperature and 2.5 A at -100 degrees C. The unit cell dimensions change significantly upon freezing, a = b = 66.1 A, and c = 102.8 A. Phases for the orthorhombic form were obtained by molecular replacement using nerve growth factor as the search model. A partially refined model of the NT-3 dimer (75% complete) was then oriented and positioned in the tetragonal cell.     

Gas transport in poly(vinyl-p-isopropylbenzoate): Comparison and correlation with some other poly(vinyl esters)

Gas permeability in poly(vinyl-p-isopropylbenzoate) (PVp-i-PrB) was determined by a timelag method. The transport properties were discussed from comparison with the permeability data of other poly(vinyl esters), which were studied previously. All these polymers are structurally related, and the size of a side group or the position of its substituent was changed systematically. The isopropyl group of PVp-i-PrB is attached at the para position of a phenyl ring and is the largest in size. As a result gas diffusivity and therefore permeability were increased. The effect of the substituent on gas diffusivity was explained as it increases the interchain and intrachain distances. The discussion was supported from the comparison of the density data between PVp-i-PrB and other poly(vinyl esters). The diffusion coefficients of six glassy poly(vinyl esters) were correlated at their T_g and good correlations were shown to the free volume and its fraction. On the other hand, gas solubility was little affected by the change of an alkyl group on a phenyl ring. The solubility data of PVp-i-PrB and poly(vinyl benzoate) were shown to be clearly correlated with the critical properties of the penetrants. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

A New Temperature Compensating Method for Logarithmic Amplifier

A new method of temperature compensation for a dc logarithmic amplifier is presented. By this method temperature effect on both parallel shift and slope variance of log I vs. VBE curve can be compensated easily by using only one compensating resistor of copper wire wound type. (hereafter called parallel and slope compensations.) An absolute compensation condition can be determined for each type of logarithmic transistors, like silicon NPN, germanium PNP irrespective of current measuring range. The temperature dependence of the logarithmic amplifier is reduced to 0.01 decade for the temperature range from 0°C to 50°C and the current range from 10-11 to 10-3A.     

Aging and thermal stability of Mg/SiC and Mg/Y2O3 reflection multilayers in the 25-35 nm region

Reflection measurements in the 25-35 nm region were made for Mg/SiC and Mg/Y2O3 multilayers kept in a low-humidity atmosphere for 4 or 5 years. Aged Mg/SiC multilayers keep their reflectances, and the reflectance value at 31.2 nm is 0.44 at 10 degrees of the normal angle of incidence. Aged Mg/Y2O3 multilayers change reflectance as top layer materials, and the best value at 30.1 nm is 0.40 at 10 degrees. Reflection measurements are also made for Mg-based multilayers that are annealed from room temperature to 400 degrees C at 50 degrees C intervals. Both multilayers keep their reflectance at annealing temperatures of 200 degrees C. These results suggest that both Mg-based multilayers can be applied to practical optics.     

Nanoporous reactor with tunable selectivity on alkylation of ethylbenzene

As nanoporous reactor, mesoporous silicates containing aluminum acidic site with n(Si)/n(Al) ratio up to 7 (AISBA-15) were prepared through a simple one-pot synthesis, which was recently developed by parts of us. The obtained materials were satisfactorily characterized by XRD and nitrogen adsorption/desorption and have regularly arranged hexagonal structures with pore diameters in the 9.6-11.8-nm range. The density and strength of the acid sites were determined using temperature-programmed desorption (TPD) of pyridine and controlled distribution between weak, moderate, and strong acid sites was demonstrated. The alkylation of ethylbenzene in a fixed-bed flow-type reactor using the AISBA-15 nanoporous reactor was carried out under various conditions such as temperature, feed ratio, flow rate, and time on stream. Interestingly, perfect regioselectivity between the m-isomer and the o-/p-isomers of diethylbenzene was achieved, where 100% selectivity of the m-isomer or the o-/p-isomers can be obtained by simply tuning the reaction temperature by using AISBA-15 catalyst with appropriate aluminum content.     

Uniformity of flow from sheeting dies

A numerical method for analyzing the uniformity of flow from sheeting dies is presented. The method assumes that the flow is isothermal and that the material is a power law fluid. A uniformity index is defined and methods are presented which enable die dimensions to be established which will result in a specified uniformity at particular flow rates and pressure drops. The analysis shows that the flow index “n” of the power law is the key parameter determining the uniformity of flow from a sheeting die.