Partial Wave Analysis of J/ψ→γ(K+K−π+π−)J/\psi \to \gamma (K^+K^-\pi^+\pi^-)

BES data on $J/\psi \to \gamma (K^+K^-\pi^+\pi^-)$ are presented. The $K^*\bar K^*$ contribution peaks strongly near threshold. It is fitted with a broad $0^{-+}$ resonance with mass $M = 1800 \pm 100$ MeV, width $\Gamma = 500 \pm 200$ MeV. A broad $2^{++}$ resonance peaking at 2020 MeV is also required with width $\sim 500$ MeV. There is further evidence for a $2^{-+}$ component peaking at 2.55 GeV. The non-$K^*\bar K^*$ contribution is close to phase space; it peaks at 2.6 GeV and is very different from $K^{*}\bar{K^{*}}$.Comment: 15 pages, 6 figures, 1 table, Submitted to PL

Multimodal Tumor Imaging By Iron Oxides and Quantum Dots Formulated in Poly (Lactic Acid)-D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Polyethylene Glycol 1000 Succinate Nanoparticles

Master'sMASTER OF ENGINEERIN

Differential associations between retinal signs and CMBs by location: The AGES-Reykjavik Study

Neuro Imaging Researc

Study of J\psi decaying into \omega p \bar p

The decay $J/\psi \to \omega p \bar p$ is studied using a $5.8 \times 10^7$ $J/\psi$ event sample accumulated with the BES II detector at the Beijing electron-positron collider. The decay branching fraction is measured to be $B(J/\psi \to \omega p \bar p)=(9.8\pm 0.3\pm 1.4)\times 10^{-4}$. No significant enhancement near the $p\bar p$ mass threshold is observed, and an upper limit of $B(J/\psi \to \omega X(1860))B(X(1860)\to p\bar p)$$$$< 1.5 \times 10^{-5}$ is determined at the 95% confidence level, where X(1860) designates the near-threshold enhancement seen in the $p\bar p$ mass spectrum in $J/\psi \to \gamma p \bar p$ decays.Comment: 5 pages, 4 figure

Bonding Strength Test and Biological Evaluation of Plasma Sprayed HA-Based Composite Coatings

Abstract To improve the bonding strength of HA coating, several HA-based composite coatings (HA/Ti, HA/ZrO2 HA/ZrO2SiO2 and HA/NiCr composite coatings) have been fabricated via atmospheric plasma spraying. The bonding strengths of fabricated specimens were tested by ASTM C-633 method. The bioactivity of composite coatings was evaluated by examining carbonate-containing apatite formation on their surfaces in simulated body fluid (SBF). In vitro cell cultures were carried out to examine the biocompatibihty of composite coatings. The results obtained revealed that the addition of metal or ceramics in HA improved the bonding strength of coating significantly except HA/ZrO2-SiO2 composite coating. In SBF test, all of these four coatings were covered by carbonate-containing apatite after immersed in SBF, indicating good bioactivity for composite coatings. The results of cell cultures produced the testimony of excellent biocompatibihty for the coatings except that HA/NiCr composite coating possessed cytotoxicity. By comprehensive survey of bonding strength, bioactivity and biocompatibihty, HA/Ti and HA/ZrO2 composite coatings were candidates of prospective biocoatings.</jats:p

Developments of Plasma Sprayed Ceramic Coatings

Abstract Recent developments in the field of plasma sprayed ceramic coatings at Shanghai Institute of Ceramics (SIC) are presented. Nano-titania and nano-tungsten carbide coatings were prepared. Their structure and properties were detected. The super hard B4C coating was deposited by APS. The physical and mechanical and anti-irradiation properties of B4C were measured. Wollastonite coating was deposited and its bioactivity has been tested. The results obtained indicated that (1) nano-titania coating possessed porous structure and unique electric properties; (2) nano-WC-Co coating exhibited notable wear resistance; (3) B4C coating was excellent irradiation resistance and (4) the carbonate-containing hydroxyapatite was formed on the surface of wollastonite coating, which indicated that this coating has excellent bioactivity.</jats:p

Preparation of Bioactive and Porous Titanium Coating by Vacuum Plasma Spraying and Chemical Treatment

Abstract This article describes a method of preparing bioactive and porous titanium coatings on titanium-based substrate using vacuum plasma spraying and chemical treatment in alkali solution. The porous titanium coating was fabricated in two-layer structure. The bond strength, average porosity and roughness (Ra) of the porous titanium coating are 55MPa, 30% and 21µm, respectively. The chemical treatment of as-sprayed titanium coatings was carried out in 5.0M NaOH solutions at 40 °C for 24h. The surface morphology and structure of the porous titanium coating before and after chemical treatment were examined by SEM and laser Raman spectroscopy. The treated titanium coating was immersed into SBF to evaluate its bioactivity by examining apatite formation on its surfaces. It was observed by SEM and TF-XRD that apatite was formed on the surface of the treated titanium coating after immersion in SBF. The spherical aggregates gradually grew large by consuming calcium and phosphate ions in SBF and covered the surface with increase in soaking time. Incorporation of CO32- ions into apatite crystal lattice was revealed by FT-IR. The results obtained indicated that net-like sodium titanate formed due to NaOH attack was responsible for apatite nucleation and growth. It is concluded that vacuum plasma spraying and subsequent chemical treatment is an effective way to produce bioactive and porous titanium coatings.</jats:p