Pargasite at high pressure and temperature

The P-T phase stability field, the thermoelastic behavior and the P-induced deformation mechanisms at the atomic scale of pargasite crystals, from the "phlogopite peridotite unit" of the Finero mafic-ultramafic complex (Ivrea-Verbano Formation, Italy), have been investigated by a series of in situ experiments: (a) at high pressure (up to 20.1 GPa), by single-crystal synchrotron X-ray diffraction with a diamond anvil cell, (b) at high temperature (up to 823 K), by powder synchrotron X-ray diffraction using a hot air blower device, and (c) at simultaneous HP-HT conditions, by single-crystal synchrotron X-ray diffraction with a resistive-heated diamond anvil cell (Pmax = 16.5 GPa, Tmax = 1200 K). No phase transition has been observed within the P-T range investigated. At ambient T, the refined compressional parameters, calculated by fitting a second-order Birch-Murnaghan Equation of State (BM-EoS), are: V0 = 915.2(8) \uc53 and KP0,T0 = 95(2) GPa (\u3b2P0,T0 = 0.0121(2) GPa-1) for the unit-cell volume; a0 = 9.909(4) \uc5 and K(a)P0,T0 = 76(2) GPa for the a-axis; b0 = 18.066(7) \uc5 and K(b)P0,T0 = 111(2) GPa for the b-axis; c0 = 5.299(5) \uc5 and K(c)P0,T0 = 122(12) GPa for the c-axis [K(c)P0,T0 ~ K(b)P0,T0 > K(a)P0,T0]. The high-pressure structure refinements (at ambient T) show a moderate contraction of the TO4 double chain and a decrease of its bending in response to the hydrostatic compression, along with a pronounced compressibility of the A- and M(4)-polyhedra [KP0,T0(A) = 38(2) GPa, KP0,T0(M4) = 79(5) GPa] if compared to the M(1)-, M(2)-, M(3)-octahedra [KP0,T0(M1,2,3) 64 120 GPa] and to the rigid tetrahedra [KP0,T0(T1,T2) ~ 300 GPa]. The thermal behavior, at ambient pressure up to 823 K, was modelled with Berman's formalism, which gives: V0 = 909.1(2) \uc53, \u3b10 = 2.7(2)*10-5 K-1 and \u3b11 = 1.4(6)*10-9 K-2 [with \u3b10(a) = 0.47(6)*10-5 K-1, \u3b10(b) = 1.07(4)*10-5 K-1, and \u3b10(c) = 0.97(7)*10-5 K-1]. The petrological implications for the experimental findings of this study are discussed

On the P-induced behavior of the zeolite phillipsite : an in situ single-crystal synchrotron X-ray diffraction study

The elastic behavior and the structural evolution at high pressure of a natural phillipsite have been investigated by in situ single-crystal X-ray diffraction up to 9.44 GPa, using a diamond anvil cell and the nominally penetrating P-transmitting fluid methanol:ethanol:water (16:3:1) mix. Although no phase transition was observed within the P-range investigated, two different compressional regimes occur. Between 0.0001 and 2.0 GPa, the refined elastic parameters, calculated by a second-order Birch\u2013Murnaghan equation of state (BM-EoS) fit, are V0 = 1005(1) \uc53, K0 = 89(8) GPa for the unit-cell volume; a0 = 9.914(7) \uc5, Ka = 81(12) GPa for the a-axis; b0 = 14.201(9) \uc5, Kb = 50(5) GPa for the b-axis; and c0 = 8.707(2) \uc5, Kc = 107(8) GPa for the c-axis (Ka:Kb:Kc ~1.62:1:2.14). Between 2.0 and 9.4 GPa, a P-induced change in the configuration of H2O molecules, coupled with a change in the tilting mechanisms of the framework tetrahedra, gives rise to a second compressional regime, in which the phillipsite structure is softer if compared to the first compressional range. In the second compressional regime, the refined elastic parameters, calculated by a second-order BM-EoS fit, are V0 = 1098 (7) \uc53, K0 = 18.8(7) GPa for the unit-cell volume; a0 = 10.07(3) \uc5, Ka = 30(2) GPa for the a-axis; b0 = 14.8(1) \uc5, Kb = 11(1) GPa for the b-axis; and c0 = 8.94(2) \uc5, Kc = 21(1) GPa for the c-axis (Ka:Kb:Kc ~2.72:1:1.90). The evolution of the monoclinic \u3b2 angle with pressure shows two distinct trends in the two compressional regimes: with a negative slope between 0.0001 and 2.0 GPa, and a positive slope between 2.0 and 9.4 GPa. The mechanisms, at the atomic scale, that govern the two compressional regimes of the phillipsite structure are described

A Multiwavelength Study of Evolved Massive Stars in the Galactic Center

The central region of the Milky Way provides a unique laboratory for a systematic, spatially-resolved population study of evolved massive stars of various types in a relatively high metallicity environment. We have conducted a multi-wavelength data analysis of 180 such stars or candidates, most of which were drawn from a recent large-scale HST/NICMOS narrow-band Pa-a survey, plus additional 14 Wolf-Rayet stars identified in earlier ground-based spectroscopic observations of the same field. The multi-wavelength data include broad-band IR photometry measurements from HST/NICMOS, SIRIUS, 2MASS, Spitzer/IRAC, and Chandra X-ray observations. We correct for extinctions toward individual stars, improve the Pa-a line equivalent width measurements, quantify the substantial mid-IR dust emission associated with WC stars, and find X-ray counterparts. In the process, we identify 10 foreground sources, some of which may be nearby cataclysmic variables. The WN stars in the Arches and Central clusters show correlations between the Pa-a equivalent width and the adjacent continuum emission. However, the WN stars in the latter cluster are systematically dimmer than those in the Arches cluster, presumably due to the different ages of the two clusters. In the EW-magnitude plot, WNL stars, WC stars and OB supergiants roughly fall into three distinct regions. We estimate that the dust mass associated with individual WC stars in the Quintuplet cluster can reach 1e-5 M, or more than one order of magnitude larger than previous estimates. Thus WC stars could be a significant source of dust in the galaxies of the early universe. Nearly half of the evolved massive stars in the GC are located outside the three known massive stellar clusters. The ionization of several compact HII regions can be accounted for by their enclosed individual evolved massive stars, which thus likely formed in isolation or in small groups.Comment: Accepted for publication in MNRA

High-pressure behavior and P-induced phase transition of CaB3O4(OH)3·H2O (colemanite)

Colemanite (ideally CaB3O4(OH)3\ub7H2O, space group P21/a, unit-cell parameters: a ~ 8.74, b ~ 11.26, c ~ 6.10 \uc5, \u3b2 ~ 110.1\ub0) is one of the principal mineralogical components of borate deposits and the most important mineral commodity of boron. Its high-pressure behavior is here described, for the first time, by means of in situ single-crystal synchrotron X-ray diffraction with a diamond anvil cell up to 24 GPa (and 293 K). Colemanite is stable, in its ambient-conditions polymorph, up to 13.95 GPa. Between 13.95 and 14.91 GPa, an iso-symmetric first-order single-crystal to single-crystal phase transition (reconstructive in character) toward a denser polymorph (colemanite-II) occurs, with: aCOL-II=3\ub7aCOL, bCOL-II=bCOL, and cCOL-II=2\ub7cCOL. Up to 13.95 GPa, the bulk compression of colemanite is accommodated by the Ca-polyhedron compression and the tilting of the rigid three-membered rings of boron polyhedra. The phase transition leads to an increase in the average coordination number of both the B and Ca sites. A detailed description of the crystal structure of the high-P polymorph, compared to the ambient-conditions colemanite, is given. The elastic behaviors of colemanite and of its high-P polymorph are described by means of III- and II-order Birch-Murnaghan equations of state, respectively, yielding the following refined parameters: KV0=67(4) GPa and KV\u2032=5.5(7) [\u3b2V0=0.0149(9) GPa-1] for colemanite; KV0=50(8) GPa [\u3b2V0=0.020(3) GPa-1] for its high-P polymorph

Allanite at high pressure : effect of REE on the elastic behaviour of epidote-group minerals

The compressional behaviour of a natural allanite from Lago della Vecchia (upper Cervo valley, Italy) metagranitoids [A1(Ca0.69Fe0.312+)\u3a31.00A2(Ca0.46Ce0.24La0.12Sm0.02Pr0.05Nd0.09Th0.02)\u3a31.00M1(Al0.65Fe0.343+Ti0.02)\u3a31.01M2(Al0.99)M3(Fe0.543+Fe0.362+Mg0.06Ti0.024+Al0.01)\u3a30.99Si1,Si2,Si3(Si2.80Al0.20)\u3a33.00O11(OH,O)] has been investigated up to 16 GPa (at 298 K) by means of in situ synchrotron single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Experiments have been conducted under hydrostatic conditions, using a diamond anvil cell and the mix methanol:ethanol:water = 16:3:1 (up to 10 GPa) and neon (up to 16 GPa) as pressure-transmitting media. No phase transition has been observed within the pressure-range investigated. Data collected in decompression prove that, at least up to 16 GPa (at 298 K), the deformation mechanisms are fully reversible. A third-order Birch\u2013Murnaghan Equation of State (BM-EoS) was fitted to the P\u2013V data (up to 10 GPa), giving: V0 = 470.2(2) \uc53, KP0,T0 = 131(4) GPa and K\u2032= 1.9(8). The evolution of the lattice parameters with pressure shows a slight anisotropic compression pattern, with KP0,T0(a):KP0,T0(b):KP0,T0(c) = 1.24:1.52:1. The monoclinic \u3b2-angle decreases monotonically with pressure, with: \u3b2P(\ub0) = \u3b2P0\u2013 0.0902(4)P (R2 = 0.997, with P in GPa). The main deformation mechanisms at the atomic scale are described based on a series of structure refinements at different pressures. A comparison between the compressional behavior of allanite, epidote and clinozoisite is carried out

Моделирование уравнений проекционного осциллографирования на машине "ЭМУ-10"

The passive-alignment-packaging technique presented in this work provides a method for mounting tolerance-insensitive optical components e.g. non-linear crystals by means of mechanical stops. The requested tolerances for the angle deviation are ±100 µrad and for the position tolerance ±100 µm. Only the angle tolerances were investigated, because they are more critical. The measurements were carried out with an autocollimator. Fused silica components were used for test series. A solder investigation was carried out. Different types of solder were tested. Due to good solderability on air and low induced stress in optical components, Sn based solders were indicated as the most suitable solders. In addition several concepts of reflow soldering configuration were realized. In the first iteration a system with only the alignment of the yaw angle was implemented. The deviation for all materials after the thermal and mechanical cycling was within the tolerances. The solderability of BBO and LBO crystals was investigated and concepts for mounting were developed

О необходимости прослеживания Балейско-Дарасунского разлома в пределах Борщевочного кряжа

In this paper we present the development of a compact, thermo-optically stable and vibration and mechanical shock resistant mounting technique by soldering of optical components. Based on this technique a new generation of laser sources for aerospace applications is designed. In these laser systems solder technique replaces the glued and bolted connections between optical component, mount and base plate. Alignment precision in the arc second range and realization of long term stability of every single part in the laser system is the main challenge. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT a soldering and mounting technique has been developed for high precision packaging. The specified environmental boundary conditions (e.g. a temperature range of -40 °C to +50 °C) and the required degrees of freedom for the alignment of the components have been taken into account for this technique. In general the advantage of soldering compared to gluing is that there is no outgassing. In addition no flux is needed in our special process. The joining process allows multiple alignments by remelting the solder. The alignment is done in the liquid phase of the solder by a 6 axis manipulator with a step width in the nm range and a tilt in the arc second range. In a next step the optical components have to pass the environmental tests. The total misalignment of the component to its adapter after the thermal cycle tests is less than 10 arc seconds. The mechanical stability tests regarding shear, vibration and shock behavior are well within the requirements

Некоторые результаты применения метода геометрического анализа дизъюнктов для поисков смещенного крыла пласта в Прокопьевском районе Кузбасса

In this paper we present the development of a compact, thermo-optically stable and vibration and mechanical shock resistant mounting technique by soldering of optical components. Based on this technique, new generations of laser pump sources for aerospace applications are designed. In these laser systems the used soldering technique replaces the glued connection between the optical component and its join partner. The main challenges are the alignment accuracy in the arc second range and the realization of the long term stability of every single part in the laser system (e.g. resonator mirrors)

X-RED: A Satellite Mission Concept To Detect Early Universe Gamma Ray Bursts

Gamma ray bursts (GRBs) are the most energetic eruptions known in the Universe. Instruments such as Compton-GRO/BATSE and the GRB monitor on BeppoSAX have detected more than 2700 GRBs and, although observational confirmation is still required, it is now generally accepted that many of these bursts are associated with the collapse of rapidly spinning massive stars to form black holes. Consequently, since first generation stars are expected to be very massive, GRBs are likely to have occurred in significant numbers at early epochs. X-red is a space mission concept designed to detect these extremely high redshifted GRBs, in order to probe the nature of the first generation of stars and hence the time of reionisation of the early Universe. We demonstrate that the gamma and x-ray luminosities of typical GRBs render them detectable up to extremely high redshifts (z~10-30), but that current missions such as HETE2 and SWIFT operate outside the observational range for detection of high redshift GRB afterglows. Therefore, to redress this, we present a complete mission design from the science case to the mission architecture and payload, the latter comprising three instruments, namely wide field x-ray cameras to detect high redshift gamma-rays, an x-ray focussing telescope to determine accurate coordinates and extract spectra, and an infrared spectrograph to observe the high redshift optical afterglow. The mission is expected to detect and identify for the first time GRBs with z > 10, thereby providing constraints on properties of the first generation of stars and the history of the early Universe.Comment: 14 pages, 10 figures, spie.cls neede

High-pressure behavior and phase stability of Na2B4O6(OH)2·3H2O (kernite)

The high-pressure behavior of kernite [ideally Na2B4O6(OH)2\ub73H2O, a ~ 7.02 \u212b, b ~ 9.16 \u212b, c ~ 15.68 \u212b, \u3b2 = 108.9\ub0, Sp Gr P21/c, at ambient conditions], an important B-bearing raw material (with B2O3 48 51 wt%) and a potential B-rich aggregate in radiation shielding materials, has been studied by single-crystal synchrotron X-ray diffraction up to 14.6 GPa. Kernite undergoes an iso-symmetric phase transition at 1.6-2.0 GPa (to kernite-II). Between 6.6-7.5 GPa, kernite undergoes a second phase transition, possibly iso-symmetric in character (to kernite-III). The crystal structure of kernite-II was solved and refined. The isothermal bulk modulus (KV0 = \u3b2-1 P0,T0, where \u3b2P0,T0 is the volume compressibility coefficient) of the ambient-pressure polymorph of kernite was found to be KV0 = 29(1) GPa and a marked anisotropic compressional pattern, with K(a)0: K(b)0: K(c)0~1:3:1.5., was observed. In kernite-II, the KV0 increases to 43.3(9) GPa and the anisotropic compressional pattern increases pronouncedly. The mechanisms, at the atomic scale, which govern the structure deformation, have been described