410 research outputs found
N-body U and K matrix program
Computer program was devised to compute free-fall trajectories of satellites, allowing for injection errors and midcourse velocity perturbations. Program consists of trajectory perturbing program and N-body integrating conic program which can also be used as 2-body patch conic program
Rotator and extender ferroelectrics: Importance of the shear coefficient to the piezoelectric properties of domain-engineered crystals and ceramics
The importance of a high shear coefficient d15 (or d24) to the piezoelectric
properties of domain-engineered and polycrystalline ferroelectrics is
discussed. The extent of polarization rotation, as a mechanism of piezoelectric
response, is directly correlated to the shear coefficient. The terms "rotator"
and "extender" are introduced to distinguish the contrasting behaviors of
crystals such as 4mm BaTiO3 and PbTiO3. In "rotator" ferroelectrics, where d15
is high relative to the longitudinal coefficient d33, polarization rotation is
the dominant mechanism of piezoelectric response; the maximum longitudinal
piezoelectric response is found away from the polar axis. In "extender"
ferroelectrics, d15 is low and the collinear effect dominates; the maximum
piezoelectric response is found along the polar axis. A variety of 3m, mm2 and
4mm ferroelectrics, with various crystal structures based on oxygen octahedra,
are classified in this way. It is shown that the largest piezoelectric
anisotropies d15/d33 are always found in 3m crystals; this is a result of the
intrinsic electrostrictive anisotropy of the constituent oxygen octahedra.
Finally, for a given symmetry, the piezoelectric anisotropy increases close to
ferroelectric-ferroelectric phase transitions; this includes morphotropic phase
boundaries and temperature induced polymorphic transitions.Comment: accepted in J. Appl. Phy
Métodos para superação da dormência em sementes de taxibranco (Tachigali vulgaris L.F Gomes da Silva E H.C Lima).
O Tachigali vulgaris , conhecido vulgarmente como Taxi - Branco ou Carvoeiro,é uma espécie leguminosa arbórea nativa da Amazônia brasileiraexigente em luz (heliófita) e de rápido crescimento, sua madeira apresenta qualidade superior para lenha e carvão, e tem como principal forma de propagação a via sexuada, apesar da baixa taxa de germinação naturaldas sementes
Anharmonicity of BaTiO_3 single crystals
By analyzing the dielectric non-linearity with the Landau thermodynamic
expansion, we find a simple and direct way to assess the importance of the
eighth order term. Following this approach, it is demonstrated that the eighth
order term is essential for the adequate description of the para/ferroelectric
phase transition of BaTiO_3. The temperature dependence of the quartic
coefficient \beta is accordingly reconsidered and is strongly evidenced by the
change of its sign above 165 C. All these findings attest to the strong
polarization anharmonicity of this material, which is unexpected for classical
displacive ferroelectrics.Comment: 4 figures, to be published in Phys. Rev.
Real-Time Kalman Filter: Cooling of an Optically Levitated Nanoparticle
We demonstrate that a Kalman filter applied to estimate the position of an optically levitated nanoparticle, and operated in real-time within a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), is sufficient to perform closed-loop parametric feedback cooling of the centre of mass motion to sub-Kelvin temperatures. The translational centre of mass motion along the optical axis of the trapped nanoparticle has been cooled by three orders of magnitude, from a temperature of 300K to a temperature of 162 +/- 15mK
Correlation Between Structure And C-Afm Contrast Of 180-Degree Domain Walls In Rhombohedral Bati03
Using Landau-Ginzburg-Devonshire theory we describe 180-degree domain wall
structure, intrinsic energy and carrier accumulation in rhombohedral phase of
BaTiO3 as a function of the wall orientation and flexoelectric coupling
strength. Two types of domain wall structures (phases of the wall) exist
depending on the wall orientation. The low-energy 'achiral' phase occurs in the
vicinity of the {110} wall orientation and has odd polarization profile
invariant with respect to inversion about the wall center. The second 'chiral'
phase occurs around {211} wall orientations and corresponds to mixed parity
domain walls that may be of left-handed or right-handed chirality. The
transformation between the phases is abrupt, accompanied with 20-30% change of
the domain wall thickness and can happen at fixed wall orientation with
temperature change. We suggest that the phase transition may be detected
through domain wall thickness change or by c-AFM. The structure of the domain
wall is correlated to its conductivity through polarization component normal to
the domain wall, which causes free carriers accumulation. Depending on the
temperature and flexoelectric coupling strength relative conductivity of the
wall becomes at least one order of magnitude higher than in the single-domain
region, creating c-AFM contrast enhancement pronounced and detectable.Comment: 31 pages, 10 figures, Supplementary material
Silicates as alternative pretreatment for cellulose pulp to obtain nanofibrils for application in biodegradable packaging: a technical review.
ABSTRACT Background: The production of cellulose microfibrils/nanofibrils (CMF/CNF) has attracted increasing attention in recent decades due to their excellent barrier, mechanical, and surface chemistry properties. However, large-scale industrial production of CMF/CNF has been a major challenge due to their high energy consumption, limiting their application. In this context, in recent years many studies have focused on developing pre-treatments designed to facilitate the fibrillation of CMF/CNF by reducing energy consumption during their production. This review highlights the latest advances in the use of silicates as chemical pre-treatments for CMF/CNF production, covering the main aspects related to the effects of chemical modification on the production and the properties of materials for application in biodegradable packaging. Results: Energy consumption reductions of up to 30% were achieved by pretreating cellulose pulps using silicates. In addition, the pre-treatments resulted in smaller CMF/CNF diameters and greater individualization of the nanofibrils. Studies evaluating the thermal stability, hydrophobicity, mechanical properties, and porosity of CMF/CNF pre-treated with silicates have reported promising results. The application of CMF/CNF pretreated with calcium and magnesium silicates in cardboard coating resulted in packaging with low water vapor permeability and high ductility. Conclusion: Silicates interact well with cellulose surfaces, making them a promising material for the chemical pre-treatment of CMF/CNF. Furthermore, the modification by silicates could be an interesting strategy for expanding the use of CMF/CNF in the development of new products
Near-field examination of perovskite-based superlenses and superlens-enhanced probe-object coupling
A planar slab of negative index material works as a superlens with
sub-diffraction-limited imaging resolution, since propagating waves are focused
and, moreover, evanescent waves are reconstructed in the image plane. Here, we
demonstrate a superlens for electric evanescent fields with low losses using
perovskites in the mid-infrared regime. The combination of near-field
microscopy with a tunable free-electron laser allows us to address precisely
the polariton modes, which are critical for super-resolution imaging. We
spectrally study the lateral and vertical distributions of evanescent waves
around the image plane of such a lens, and achieve imaging resolution of
wavelength/14 at the superlensing wavelength. Interestingly, at certain
distances between the probe and sample surface, we observe a maximum of these
evanescent fields. Comparisons with numerical simulations indicate that this
maximum originates from an enhanced coupling between probe and object, which
might be applicable for multifunctional circuits, infrared spectroscopy, and
thermal sensors.Comment: 20 pages, 6 figures, published as open access article in Nature
Communications (see http://www.nature.com/ncomms/
Electrostatic model of atomic ordering in complex perovskite alloys
We present a simple ionic model which successfully reproduces the various
types of compositional long-range order observed in a large class of complex
insulating perovskite alloys. The model assumes that the driving mechanism
responsible for the ordering is simply the electrostatic interaction between
the different ionic species. A possible new explanation for the anomalous
long-range order observed in some Pb relaxor alloys, involving the proposed
existence of a small amount of Pb^4+ on the B sublattice, is suggested by an
analysis of the model.Comment: 4 pages, two-column style with 1 postscript figure embedded. Uses
REVTEX and epsf macros. Also available at
http://www.physics.rutgers.edu/~dhv/preprints/index.html#lb_orde
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