Panning for Gold: Spectroscopy of Heavy Elements for Neutron Star Mergers

The astrophysical origin of heavy Z elements remains an open question. Spectroscopy of neutron star merger ejecta provides a new opportunity to directly probe regions where heavy elements may be forming, specifically as a result of active r-process nucleosynthesis. However, the comparable laboratory and/or theoretical atomic data are not available for even low charge states of these elements for comparison. In this work, we present experimental and theoretical investigations on the electronic structure of Au I, Au II, and Au III. Using the Compact Toroidal Hybrid plasma apparatus at Auburn University, we ablate and excite neutral Au and report line lists for Au I, Au II, and Au III. Future work includes comparable spectroscopy on the near-by heavy elements Re, Os, Ir, and Pt at both the Compact Toroidal Hybrid and the Clemson University Electron Beam Ion Trap

Molecular imprinting science and technology : A survey of the literature for the years 2004 - 2011

Herein, we present a survey of the literature covering the development of molecular imprinting science and technology over the years 2004-2011. In total, 3779 references to the original papers, reviews, edited volumes and monographs from this period are included, along with recently identified uncited materials from prior to 2004, which were omitted in the first instalment of this series covering the years 1930-2003. In the presentation of the assembled references, a section presenting reviews and monographs covering the area is followed by sections describing fundamental aspects of molecular imprinting including the development of novel polymer formats. Thereafter, literature describing efforts to apply these polymeric materials to a range of application areas is presented. Current trends and areas of rapid development are discussed. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd