ANSYS在VLSI互连模拟中的应用

介绍了ＡＮＳＹＳ程序在ＶＬＳＩ互连几何最佳化设计中的初步应用,应用表明：ＡＮＳＹＳ的模拟精度高,图形显示功能强,应用ＡＮＳＹＳ自动寻优功能使延迟最佳化几何参数的寻找较为迅速和直观。     

A large-scale investigation of lateralization in cortical anatomy and word reading: Are there sex differences?

The authors report findings of a large-scale, multitask investigation of sex differences in both structural asymmetries and lateralization of word reading. Two hundred participants were tested in eight divided visual field lexical tasks, and each received a structural magnetic resonance imaging scan. The authors examined whether there was evidence for sex differences in overall measures of neuroanatomical and behavioral lateralization, in specific language tasks and brain regions, and in variation in asymmetry within and across tasks and brain regions. There was very little evidence for sex differences on any behavioral measure. The few indications of sex differences in the current report accounted for 2% or less of the individual variation in asymmetry and could not be replicated in independent subsamples. No sex differences were observed in the asymmetry of structures in Broca's and Wernicke's areas such as pars triangularis, pars opercularis, the planum temporale, planum parietale, or Heschl's gyrus. There were also no sex differences in the variability of neuroanatomical asymmetries within or between brain regions. However, a significant relationship between planum temporale and behavioral asymmetry was restricted to men. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Feature integration across space, time, and orientation.

The perception of a visual target can be strongly influenced by flanking stimuli. In static displays, performance on the target improves when the distance to the flanking elements increases—presumably because feature pooling and integration vanishes with distance. Here, we studied feature integration with dynamic stimuli. We show that features of single elements presented within a continuous motion stream are integrated largely independent of spatial distance (and orientation). Hence, space-based models of feature integration cannot be extended to dynamic stimuli. We suggest that feature integration is guided by perceptual grouping operations that maintain the identity of perceptual objects over space and time. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Quantenchemische MNDO-, AM1-, und PM3-Untersuchungen von α-D-Glucose-acetaten, -benzoaten und -(trichlor)acetaten als Modelle für die entsprechenden Amyloseverbindungen

Quantum Chemical MNDO-, AM1-, and PM3-Studies of α-D -Glucose Acetates, -Benzoates and -(Trichloro)Acetates as Models for the Respective Amylose Compounds. Heats of formation have been calculated for α-D-Glucose and also for its mono-, di- and trisubstituted derivatives (acetates, benzoates and (thrichloro)acetates in the positions 2, 3 and 6), applying the semiempirical quantum chemical methods MNDO, AM1 and PM3. When only one hydroxyl is substituted, the thermodynamic probability of generation decreases as 6>3>2 (acetates), 2>6>3 (benzoates) and 6>2>3 ((thrichloro)acetates). Generation of glucose monoacetate increases the reactivity of acetylation for both of the other OH groups. That was not established for benzoates and (trichloro)acetates. For comparison, the heats of formation have been calculated for all unbranched dodecanols and also for their acetates, benzoates and (trichlor)acetates. Enthalpies of reaction were estimated for all considered compounds taking into account the corresponding acid chlorides, one molecule of pyridine and the generation of pyridinium hydrochloride. It was shown that, generally, the reactivity of the dodecanols is higher than that of unsubstituted and substituted glucose. The results are discussed with regard to preparative application.     

Experimental validation of a geographical information systems-based procedure for predicting pesticide exposure in surface water

A GIS-based procedure for predicting pesticide exposure in surface waters has been applied on a pilot river basin characterized by intensive agricultural activity. The predictive approach has been validated through experimental monitoring, performed by collecting manual and automatic water samples during the productive season. Five active ingredients (terbuthylazine, metolachlor, alachlor, linuron, fenitrothion) were selected for analysis to validate the predictive approach. Comparison between predicted and experimental values showed good agreement for terbuthylazine and metolachlor (used in large volumes within the basin), demonstrating the reliability of the approach. However, some anomalous results were obtained for some of the other chemicals, which serve to highlight the difficulties in getting reliable input data, in particular on application patterns (rate and time). Furthermore, the value of mapping pesticide exposure on the medium-large scale is described, and the limitations of the reported predictive approach are discussed.     

NO adsorption on Cu-ZSM-5: assignment of IR band at 2133 cm−1

The adsorption of nitrogen oxides on Cu-ZSM-5 was studied by infrared spectroscopy to elucidate the species associated with the band at 2133 cm^–1. The band was found for both NO and NO₂ adsorption. Labeling experiments with¹⁵NO revealed that the associated surface species contained nitrogen and, most likely, an N-O bond. Co-adsorption experiments of NO and oxygen produced adsorbed nitronium, NO ₂ ⁺ , as the principal, associated species. Adsorption of nitrogen oxides on dispersed CuO and the HZSM-5 support demonstrated that the 2133 cm^–1 band was not necessarily associated with copper ions. A relatively strong correlation between the bands at 2133 and 3615 cm^–1 indicates that the primary adsorption sites of NO ₂ ⁺ are the strongly protic, bridging Si(OH)Al framework hydroxyls. Once these were filled, other, weaker acid sites began to adsorb NO ₂ ^O .     

The solubility of methane in aqueous solutions of monoethanolamine,diethanolamine and triethanolamine

The solubility of methane in 3 kmol/m³ solutions of monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, and triethanolamine was measured from 25° to 125°C and pressures up to about 13 MPa. Measurements were also made for the solubility of methane in water at 25° to 125°C and pressures up to 18 MPa in order to confirm the accuracy of the experimental technique. It is demonstrated that methane is more soluble (in terms of mole fraction) in the amine solution than in pure water. Furthermore, the solubility is an increasing function of the size of the alkanolamine. The solubility data were modeled using a Henry's-law approach and the results summarized in terms of salting-in coefficients.     

Chemical composition of Cold Lake bitumen

A detailed analysis has been carried out on the deasphaltened Cold Lake bitumen using two different series of chromatographic separations followed by i.r., u.v., n.m.r. and computerized GC/MS studies of the separated fractions: saturates (21.3), monoaromatics (8.3), diaromatics (3.6), polyaromatics and non-specific polar compounds (24.35), acids (15.2), bases (6.38), and neutral nitrogen compounds (1.15% of bitumen). The acyclic paraffin content of the maltene is low but decidedly higher than in the related Athabasca bitumen, indicating that the Cold Lake bitumen suffered a less complete biodegradation. Straight-chain paraffins and the isoprenoids phytane and pristane are present. The mono- and diaromatic fractions were analysed by high-voltage, low-resolution mass spectrometry. The monoaromatic fraction contains alkylbenzenes, naphthenebenzenes and dinaphthenebenzenes in a ratio of approximately 1:1:1. The ratio for naphthalenes, acenaphthenes + dibenzofurans and fluorenes in the diaromatic fraction is approximately 1:0.9:0.6. The composition of Cold Lake bitumen closely resembles that of the Athabasca bitumen except that its asphaltene content is somewhat lower and its acidic and saturate content is slightly higher.