Where are Protons and Deuterons in KH_pD_{1-p}CO_3? A Neutron Diffraction Study

The crystals of potassium hydrogen carbonate (KHCO3) and the KDCO3 analogue are isomorphous. They are composed of hydrogen or deuterium bonded centrosymmetric dimers (HCO3-)(2) or (DCO3-)(2). The space group symmetry of KHpD1-pCO3 (p approximate to 0.75) determined with neutron diffraction is identical to those of KHCO3 and KDCO3. This is at variance with a random distribution of H and D nuclei. These crystals are macroscopic quantum systems in which protons or/and deuterons merge into macroscopic states

Nonlocal protons and deuterons opposed to disorder: a single-crystal neutron diffraction study of KH0.76D0.24CO3 and a theoretical framewok

We show with neutron diffraction that a single-crystal of potassium hydrogen deuterium carbonate at room temperature, namely KH$_{0.76}$D$_{0.24}$CO$_3$, is isomorphous with the KHCO$_3$ and KDCO$_3$ derivatives. Protons and deuterons are not disordered particles located at definite sites and Bragg peaks are best fitted with separate H and D sublattices. We propose a theoretical framework for nonlocal observables and macroscopic states compatible with the crystal field

A neutron diffraction study of macroscopically entangled proton states in the high temperature phase of the KHCO3 crystal at 340 K

International audienceWe utilize single-crystal neutron diffraction to study the $C2/m$ structure of potassium hydrogen carbonate (KHCO$_3$) and macroscopic quantum entanglement above the phase transition at $T_c = 318$ K. Whereas split atom sites could be due to disorder, the diffraction pattern at 340 K evidences macroscopic proton states identical to those previously observed below $T_c$ by F. Fillaux et al., (2006 \textit{J. Phys.: Condens. Matter} \textbf{18} 3229). We propose a theoretical framework for decoherence-free proton states and the calculated differential cross-section accords with observations. The structural transition occurs from one ordered $P2_1/a$ structure ($T < T_c$) to another ordered $C2/m$ structure. There is no breakdown of the quantum regime. It is suggested that the crystal is a macroscopic quantum object which can be represented by a state vector. Raman spectroscopy and quasi-elastic neutron scattering suggest that the $|C2/m\rangle$ state vector is a superposition of the state vectors for two $P2_1/a$-like structures symmetric with respect to $(a,c)$ planes

Evidence of macroscopically entangled protons in a mixed isotope crystal of KHp_{p}D1−p_{1-p}CO3_3

International audienceWe examine whether protons and deuterons in the crystal of KH$_{0.76}$D$_{0.24}$CO$_3$ at 300 K are particles or matter waves. The neutron scattering function measured over a broad range of reciprocal space reveals the enhanced diffraction pattern anticipated for antisymmetrized macroscopic states for protons (fermions). These features exclude a statistical distribution of protons and deuterons. Raman spectra are consistent with a mixture of KHCO$_3$ and KDCO$_3$ sublattices whose isomorphous structures are independent of the isotope content. We propose a theoretical framework for decoherence-free proton and deuteron states

Геофизические особенности Верхнеюрского разреза месторождений углеводородов Томской области

Использованы петрофизические уравнения и данные геофизических исследований скважин месторождений углеводородов Томской области. Выявлены петрофизические типы коллекторов горизонта Ю1 и геофизические особенности пород баженовской свиты в разрезах с разным типом коллекторов

Crystal structures and proton dynamics in potassium and cesium hydrogen bistrifluoroacetate salts with strong symmetric hydrogen bonds

The crystal structures of potassium and cesium bistrifluoroacetates were determined at room temperature and at 20 K and 14 K, respectively, with the single crystal neutron diffraction technique. The crystals belong to the I2/a and A2/a monoclinic space groups, respectively, and there is no visible phase transition. For both crystals, the trifluoroacetate entities form dimers linked by very short hydrogen bonds lying across a centre of inversion. Any proton disorder or double minimum potential can be rejected. The inelastic neutron scattering spectral profiles in the OH stretching region between 500 and 1000 cm^{-1} previously published [Fillaux and Tomkinson, Chem. Phys. 158 (1991) 113] are reanalyzed. The best fitting potential has the major characteristics already reported for potassium hydrogen maleate [Fillaux et al. Chem. Phys. 244 (1999) 387]. It is composed of a narrow well containing the ground state and a shallow upper part corresponding to dissociation of the hydrogen bond.Comment: 31 pages, 7 figure

Theoretical principles of petroleum hydrogeology of the West Siberian megabasin (WSMB)

Comprehensive study of the chemical and gas composition, temperatures, levels, pressure of deep underground water in deep wells is associated with the beginning of the systematic development of the oil and gas potential in Western Siberia and the first discovery of large deposits here. The development of new branches of hydrogeology is due to the fact of more and more available data. Thus, fundamental understandings of the WSMB hydrogeological conditions are being translated into new theories. Geodynamically, the WSMB structure was revised and based on hydrogeological data, regional and local prediction of oil and gas occurrence exploration criteria were developed. Based on the dispersion halo water-dissolved substance theory, exploration methodology of "neglected" deposits were formulated, conceptual issues of technogenic changes of oil and gas hydrogeosphere areas were being developed

Текстильные материалы (ТМ) как фактор термической опасности на ранней стадии развития пожара

Объектом исследования являются хлопчатобумажные текстильные материалы различной поверхностной плотности. Цель работы – снижение риска термической опасности текстильных материалов на ранней стадии развития пожара. В процессе исследования проводился эксперимент по определению огнестойкости текстильных материалов, которые были пропитаны огнезащитными составами.The objects of the study are cotton textiles different surface density. Objective - thermal hazard risk reduction textile materials at an early stage of fire development. The study conducted an experiment to determine the fire resistance of textile materials that have been impregnated with flame retardants