Propagating EUV disturbances in the solar corona : two-wavelength observations

Quasi-periodic EUV disturbances simultaneously observed in 171 Å and 195 Å TRACE bandpasses propagating outwardly in a fan-like magnetic structure of a coronal active region are analysed. Time series of disturbances observed in the different bandpasses have a relatively high correlation coefficient (up to about 0.7). The correlation has a tendency to decrease with distance along the structure: this is consistent with an interpretation of the disturbances in terms of parallel-propagating slow magnetoacoustic waves. The wavelet analysis does not show a significant difference between waves observed in different bandpasses. Periodic patterns of two distinct periods: 2-3 min and 5-8 min are detected in both bandpasses, existing simultaneously and at the same distance along the loop, suggesting the nonlinear generation of the second harmonics

9-(2,6-Dimethyl­phen­oxy­carbon­yl)-10-methyl­acridinium trifluoro­methane­sulfonate

In the crystal structure of the title compound, C23H20NO2 +·CF3SO3 −, adjacent cations are linked through a network of C—H⋯π and π–π inter­actions, and neighboring cations and anions via C—H⋯O inter­actions. The acridine and benzene ring systems are oriented at a dihedral angle of 31.4 (1)°. The carboxyl group is twisted at an angle of 66.3 (1)° relative to the acridine skeleton. The mean planes of the adjacent acridine moieties are parallel in the crystal structure

9-[(2,6-Dimethoxy­phen­oxy)carbon­yl]-10-methyl­acridinium trifluoro­methane­sulfonate

In the crystal structure of the title compound, C23H20NO4 +·CF3SO3 −, the cations are linked through C—H⋯O, C—H⋯π and π–π inter­actions [centroid-centroid distances = 3.641 (2) and 3.885 (2) Å]. The cation and the anion are held together by C—H⋯O and S—O⋯π inter­actions. The acridine ring system and the benzene ring in the cation are oriented at a dihedral angle of 8.7 (1)°. The carb­oxy group is twisted at an angle of 83.2 (1)° relative to the acridine skeleton

9-Benzyl-10-methyl­acridinium trifluoro­methane­sulfonate

In the crystal structure of the title compound, C21H18N+·CF3OS3 −, the cations form inversion dimers through π–π inter­actions between the acridine ring systems. These dimers are further linked by C—H⋯π inter­actions. The cations and anions are connected by C—H⋯O, C—F⋯π and S—O⋯π inter­actions. The acridine and benzene ring systems are oriented at a dihedral angle of 76.8 (1)°with respect to each other. The acridine moieties are either parallel or inclined at an angle of 62.4 (1)° in the crystal structure

ICRH analysis of high-performance JET hybrid discharges using PION modelling and neutron spectrometry measurements

The hybrid scenario is an operational tokamak plasma regime designed to achieve long pulse operat ion with a combination of inductive and non-inductive current drive. It has been suggested for ITER to allow operation at a high fusion power over 1000 s at a lower plasma currentthan for the inductive reference scenario. In the recent 2014 JET experimental campaign with the new ITER-like-wall (ILW) and deuterium as the main gas, high-performance hybrid discharges have been achieved with combined deuterium neutral beam injection (NBI) and ion cyclotron resonance heating (ICRH).This work has been carried out within the framework of the EUROfusion Consortium and has received funding from the Euratom research and training programme 2014-2018 under grant agreement No 33053. The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission.Peer ReviewedPostprint (published version

Next generation PCR microfluidic system

Stokes Bio, founded in 2005, develops innovative microfluidic technologies. In 2008 in collaboration with Monsanto, an application driven development for a high-throughput instrument in the detection and characterisation of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in agricultural crops was initiated. Stokes technology is designed to generate aqueous nanolitre scale droplets of reagents and samples, wrapped in a carrier fluid from standard microtitre plates and to mix them using Stokes Bio’s proprietary liquid bridge mixers. Following mixing the complete assay is transferred in the carrier fluid through the use of a continuous flow system, to a flow through thermal cycler and an optical reading station. This poster summarises results collated using the Stokes Bio genotyping platform currently based in Monsanto. Data will be presented to illustrate the dynamic capabilities of the instrument, highlighting the enhanced sensitivity and reproducibility of PCR in droplet format compared to well-based technologies

Predictors of HIV Serostatus Disclosure to Partners among HIV-Positive Pregnant women in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) has been scaled, to more than 90% of health facilities in Tanzania. Disclosure of HIV results to partners and their participation is encouraged in the program. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, patterns and predictors of HIV sero-status disclosure to partners among HIV positive pregnant women in Morogoro municipality, Tanzania. A cross sectional study was conducted in March to May 2010 among HIV-positive pregnant women who were attending for routine antenatal care in primary health care facilities of the municipality and had been tested for HIV at least one month prior to the study. Questionnaires were used to collect information on possible predictors of HIV disclosure to partners. A total of 250 HIV-positive pregnant women were enrolled. Forty one percent (102) had disclosed their HIV sero-status to their partners. HIV-disclosure to partners was more likely among pregnant women who were < 25 years old [Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 2.2; 95% CI: 1.2--4.1], who knew their HIV status before the current pregnancy [AOR = 3.7; 95% CI: 1.7--8.3], and discussed with their partner before testing [AOR = 6.9; 95% CI: 2.4--20.1]. Dependency on the partner for food/rent/school fees, led to lower odds of disclosure to partners [AOR = 0.4; 95% CI: 0.1--0.7]. Nine out of ten women reported to have been counseled on importance of disclosure and partner participation. Six in ten HIV positive pregnant women in this setting had not disclosed their results of the HIV test to their partners. Empowering pregnant women to have an individualized HIV-disclosure plan, strengthening of the HIV provider initiated counseling and testing and addressing economic development, may be some of the strategies in improving HIV disclosure and partner involvement in this setting

Modelling of combined ICRF and NBI heating in JET hybrid plasmas

During the 2015-2016 JET campaigns many efforts have been devoted to the exploration of high performance plasma scenarios envisaged for ITER operation. In this paper we model the combined ICRF+NBI heating in selected key hybrid discharges using PION. The antenna frequency was tuned to match the cyclotron frequency of minority hydrogen (H) at the center of the tokamak coinciding with the second harmonic cyclotron resonance of deuterium. The modelling takes into account the synergy between ICRF and NBI heating through the second harmonic cyclotron resonance of deuterium beam ions which allows us to assess its impact on the neutron rate RNT. We evaluate the influence of H concentration which was varied in different discharges in order to test their role in the heating performance. According to our modelling, the ICRF enhancement of RNT increases by decreasing the H concentration which increases the ICRF power absorbed by deuterons. We find that in the recent hybrid discharges this ICRF enhancement was in the range of 10-25%. Finally, we extrapolate the results to D-T and find that the best performing hybrid discharges correspond to an equivalent fusion power of ∼7.0 MW in D-T.This work has been carried out within the framework of the EUROfusion Consortium and has received funding from the Euratom research and training programme 2014-2018 under grant agreement No 633053. The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission. Dani Gallart would like to thank “La Caixa” for support of his PhD studies.Peer ReviewedPostprint (published version