Plant canopy gap-size analysis theory for improving optical measurements of leaf-area index

Optical instruments currently available for measuring the leaf-area index (LAI) of a plant canopy all utilize only the canopy gap-fraction information. These instruments include the Li-Cor LAI-2000 Plant Canopy Analyzer, Decagon, and Demon. The advantages of utilizing both the canopy gap-fraction and gap-size information are shown. For the purpose of measuring the canopy gap size, a prototype sunfleck-LAI instrument named Tracing Radiation and Architecture of Canopies (TRAC), has been developed and tested in two pure conifer plantations, red pine (Pinus resinosa Ait.) and jack pine (Pinus banksiana Lamb). A new gap-size-analysis theory is presented to quantify the effect of canopy architecture on optical measurements of LAI based on the gap-fraction principle. The theory is an improvement on that of Lang and Xiang [Agric. For. Meteorol. 37, 229 (1986)]. In principle, this theory can be used for any heterogeneous canopies.     

Raman-amplification and polarization-dependence measurement in a methane Raman shifter seeded by a liquid Raman oscillator

We perform Raman amplification in a high-pressure methane cell seeded by a low-threshold liquid Raman oscillator. The Raman frequency of the oscillator medium, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), is tuned when it is mixed with water to fit the Raman frequency of methane. The Raman gain in this configuration is not so sensitive to the methane pressure, and the conversion efficiency is high. Using this configuration, we measure the polarization dependence of the Raman amplifier. An experiment is performed for three typical polarization states. Complete gain suppression is expected in some polarization states, but there is a little gain because of the incompleteness of the polarization state. Theoretically the results are analyzed when the x and the y components of the scattered waves are coupled.     

Diffractive-phase-element design that implements several optical functions

A scheme for the design of diffractive phase elements (DPE's) that integrates several optical functions is presented in a consistent sense based on the general theory of amplitude-phase retrieval and the Yang-Gu algorithm [Appl. Opt. 33, 209 (1994)]. We extend the original Yang-Gu algorithm to treat a system illuminated by a beam of incident light whose components are at different wavelengths, and a set of equations for determining the phase distribution of the DPE is derived. The profile of a surface-relief DPE can be designed with an iterative algorithm. Numerical simulations are carried out for the design of one-dimensional DPE's capable of both demultiplexing different wavelength components and focusing each partial wave at predetermined positions. The influence of the extension of sampling points in the DPE's from ideal geometric points to physical spots on design results is also investigated. The numerical simulation results show that the new algorithm can be used successfully to design the desired DPE's. It is therefore expected to be useful in the design of DPE's for micro-optical systems.     

Preparation of PbTiO3 thin films using an alkoxide-alkanolamine sol-gel system

The stable range of PbTiO₃ sol and the processing conditions of uniform thin films were investigated using a solution of titanium isopropoxide, three kinds of alkanolamines (monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine), lead acetate trihydrate and isopropanol. Depending on the sol state with various alkanolamine/alkoxide molar ratios, diethanolamine (DEA) was very effective in preparing uniform and dense oxide films through room-temperature reaction, owing to its superior stability during the hydrolysis and condensation reaction. Perovskite PbTiO₃ thin films were obtained on oxidized silicon wafer above 550 °C and completely pure films were obtained at 650 °C using DEA as a complexing agent. The dielectric constant and loss tangent of these thin films fired at 650 °C for 30 min were found to be 240 and 0.01 at 1 kHz, respectively.     

A NEW BATO COMPLEX^99mTcCl（4—MCDO）3MeB FOR MYOCARDIAL IMAGING

A new nertral complex,^99mTcCl(4-MCDO)3MEB,((Bis[4-methyl-1,2-cyclohex-anedionedioximato(1-)-O]-[4-methyl-1,2-cyclohexanedione-dioximato(2-)-O] methyl-borato(2-)-N,N‘,N″,N‘‘‘,N‘‘‘‘0-chlorotechnetium,generally called BATO(Boronic acid adducts of technitium dioximes),has been synthesized and evaluated for potential use in myocardial perfusion imaging,It has intrinsic affinity for the blood clearance.The uptake of heart.lung and blood in mice at 2min separately are 1.12,2.48 and 6.66%ID.The complex formation is rapid,simple and highly yielded(≥93%).This process is easy to kit formation.     

用于大平板测量的激光平面度仪

“激光平面度仪”是以空间自动安平的激光面作基准．以光电测头自动跟踪被测面．通过计算机控制和数据处理及输出的新型几何面型测量仪器。该仪器的研制成功,解决了平面测量过程“统一基准测量”这个国标难题;使得几何面型测量实现高精度智能化,并能带加工中心实现面型“光控加工”．论文对仪器工作原理、主要部件设计、仪器精度进行了分述和计算．     

用过期“双迫”发射药改制射钉枪药的研究

文章分析了将过期“双迫”药改制成射钉枪药的可行性．实验表明,改制可采用球形药工艺,制品能满足射钉枪的使用要求．     

红芪活性成分免疫调节作用及机制研究进展

免疫功能受损或免疫系统紊乱会导致机体疾病发生,影响人身体健康,基于调节机体免疫治疗疾病已成为临床应用热点。红芪作为甘肃大宗药材,临床应用广泛,具有抗肿瘤、抗炎、免疫调节等多种药理作用。红芪活性成分主要有红芪多糖、黄酮类、萜类、皂苷类等,其中红芪多糖为红芪发挥免疫调节作用主要的物质基础。红芪增强机体免疫力主要体现在增强免疫器官功能,诱导免疫细胞分化、促进免疫因子分泌,提高单核巨噬细胞吞噬功能、调节炎性因子水平以及激活相关通路等方面来达到其抗肿瘤、抗炎作用。本文主要对红芪活性物质免疫调节作用进行阐述,为红芪的进一步临床开发应用提供思路。     

Single-Atom Metal Sites Anchored Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Frameworks for Superior “Two-In-One” Photocatalytic Reaction

Photoredox catalysis is a green solution for organics transformation and CO₂ conversion into valuable fuels, meeting the challenges of sustainable energy and environmental concerns. However, the regulation of single-atomic active sites in organic framework not only influences the photoredox performance, but also limits the understanding of the relationship for photocatalytic selective organic conversion with CO₂ valorization into one reaction system. As a prototype, different single-atomic metal (M) sites (M²⁺ = Fe²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, and Zn²⁺) in hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (M-HOF) backbone with bridging structure of metal-nitrogen are constructed by a typical “two-in-one” strategy for superior photocatalytic C N coupling reactions integrated with CO₂ valorization. Remarkably, Zn-HOF achieves 100% conversion of benzylamine oxidative coupling reactions, 91% selectivity of N-benzylidenebenzylamine and CO₂ conversion in one photoredox cycle. From X-ray absorption fine structure analysis and density functional theory calculations, the superior photocatalytic performance is attributed to synergic effect of atomically dispersed metal sites and HOF host, decreasing the reaction energy barriers, enhancing CO₂ adsorption and forming benzylcarbamic acid intermediate to promote the redox recycle. This work not only affords the rational design strategy of single-atom active sites in functional HOF, but also facilitates the fundamental insights upon the mechanism of versatile photoredox coupling reaction systems.