Transition from backward to sideward stimulated Raman scattering with broadband lasers in plasmas

Broadband lasers have been proposed as future drivers of inertial confined fusion(ICF)to enhance the laser-target coupling efficiency via the mitigation of various parametric instabilities.The physical mechanisms involved have been explored recently,but are not yet fully understood.Here,stimulated Raman scattering(SRS)as one of the key parametric instabilities is investigated theoretically and numerically for a broadband laser propagating in homogeneous plasma in multidimensional geometry.The linear SRS growth rate is derived as a function of scattering angles for two monochromatic laser beams with a fixed frequency differenceδω.Ifδω/ω_(0)∼1%,withω0 the laser frequency,these two laser beams may be decoupled in stimulating backward SRS while remaining coupled for sideward SRS at the laser intensities typical for ICF.Consequently,side-scattering may dominate over backward SRS for two-color laser light.This finding of SRS transition from backward to sideward SRS is then generalized for a broadband laser with a few-percent bandwidth.Particle-in-cell simulations demonstrate that with increasing laser bandwidth,the sideward SRS gradually becomes dominant over the backward SRS.Since sideward SRS is very efficient in producing harmful hot electrons,attention needs to be paid on this effect if ultra-broadband lasers are considered as next-generation ICF drivers.

水硅铀矿及其他常见铀矿的铀浸出动力学比较（英文）

水热合成并表征水硅铀矿,在此基础上对水硅铀矿在硫酸体系中的浸出过程进行研究,并将结果与其他相关的合成U^(4+)矿物如氧化铀(UO_2)和钛铀矿(UTi_2O_6)在类似条件下的浸出速率和浸出率进行比较。浸出时间对铀溶出影响的研究表明,水硅铀矿在36~48 h被完全浸出,该反应的活化能为38.4 kJ/mol。与水硅铀矿相比,氧化铀矿的溶出速率明显较快,可以在3 h内达到完全溶出(E_a=42~84 kJ/mol)。比较而言,合成钛铀矿的浸出速率较水硅铀矿的明显更低,其144 h铀的最大浸出率只有18%。上述3种矿物溶出速率和提取率的显著区别与文献报道相符合,即矿物的可溶出性为氧化铀>水硅铀矿>钛铀矿。在天然水硅铀矿中,由于杂质的存在,其可溶出性可能会被进一步抑制。

中轴性脊柱关节炎:双能量虚拟去钙CT成像在检测骶髂关节骨髓水肿中的应用

目的探讨双能量虚拟去钙成像(VNCa)CT对中轴性脊柱关节炎相关骶髂关节炎病人骨髓水肿的诊断价值。材料与方法这项前瞻性研究连续收集2016年4月—2017年12月期间47例受试者[年龄14~41岁,平均27岁(男28例,年龄14~37岁,平均24岁;女19例,年龄17~41岁,平均29岁)],行双能CT和3.0 T MRI检查。

Optimization of hole-boring radiation pressure acceleration of ion beams for fusion ignition

In contrast to ion beams produced by conventional accelerators,ion beams accelerated by ultrashort intense laser pulses have advantages of ultrashort bunch duration and ultrahigh density,which are achieved in compact size.However,it is still challenging to simultaneously enhance their quality and yield for practical applications such as fast ion ignition of inertial confinement fusion.Compared with other mechanisms of laser-driven ion acceleration,the hole-boring radiation pressure acceleration has a special advantage in generating high-fluence ion beams suitable for the creation of high energy density state of matters.In this paper,we present a review on some theoretical and numerical studies of the hole-boring radiation pressure acceleration.First we discuss the typical field structure associated with this mechanism,its intrinsic feature of oscillations,and the underling physics.Then we will review some recently proposed schemes to enhance the beam quality and the efficiency in the hole-boring radiation pressure acceleration,such as matching laser intensity profile with target density profile,and using two-ion-species targets.Based on this,we propose an integrated scheme for efficient high-quality hole-boring radiation pressure acceleration,in which the longitudinal density profile of a composite target as well as the laser transverse intensity profile are tailored according to the matching condition.

Spline Fictitious Boundary Element Alternating Method for Edge Crack Problems with Mixed Boundary Conditions

The alternating method based on the fundamental solutions of the infinite domain containing a crack,namely Muskhelishvili’s solutions,divides the complex structure with a crack into a simple model without crack which can be solved by traditional numerical methods and an infinite domain with a crack which can be solved by Muskhelishvili’s solutions.However,this alternating method cannot be directly applied to the edge crack problems since partial crack surface of Muskhelishvili’s solutions is located outside the computational domain.In this paper,an improved alternating method,the spline fictitious boundary element alternating method(SFBEAM),based on infinite domain with the combination of spline fictitious boundary element method(SFBEM)and Muskhelishvili’s solutions is proposed to solve the edge crack problems.Since the SFBEM and Muskhelishvili’s solutions are obtained in the framework of infinite domain,no special treatment is needed for solving the problem of edge cracks.Different mixed boundary conditions edge crack problems with varies of computational parameters are given to certify the high precision,efficiency and applicability of the proposed method compared with other alternating methods and extend finite element method.

Reversible solid-oxide cells for clean and sustainable energy

This review gives first a brief view of the potential availability of sustainable energy.It is clear that over 100 times more solar photovoltaic energy than necessary is readily accessible and that practically available wind alone may deliver sufficient energy supply to the world.Due to the intermittency of these sources,effective and inexpensive energy-conversion and storage technology is needed.Motivation for the possible electrolysis application of reversible solid-oxide cells(RSOCs),including a comparison of power-to-fuel/fuel-to-power to other energy-conversion and storage technologies is presented.RSOC electrochemistry and chemistry of H_(2)O,CO_(2),H_(2),CO,CnHm(hydrocarbons)and NH3,including thermodynamics and cell performance,are described.The mechanical strength of popular cell supports is outlined,and newly found stronger materials are mentioned.Common cell-degradation mechanisms,including the effect of common impurities in gases and materials(such as S and Si),plus the deleterious effects of carbon deposition in the fuel electrode are described followed by explanations of how to avoid or ease the consequences.Visions of how RSOCs powered by sustainable energy may be applied on a large scale for the transportation sector via power-to-fuel technology and for integration with the electrical grid together with seasonal storage are presented.Finally,a brief comparison of RSOCs to other electrolysis cells and an outlook with examples of actions necessary to commercialize RSOC applications are sketched.

Novel ternary Ag/CeVO_4/g-C_3N_4 nanocomposite as a highly efficient visible-light-driven photocatalyst

The CeVO_4/graphitic C_3N_4 composites have exhibited much enhanced photocatalytic property for degrading methylene blue(MB) pollutant under visible light irradiation compared with single-phase g-C_3N_4 or CeVO_4. The composite S5 obtained from an optimized mass ratio(5%) of CeVO_4 to dicyanamide(DCDA) exhibits the highest photocatalytic activity. Here, ternary Ag/CeVO_4/g-C_3N_4 composites denoted as X%Ag/S5 were prepared by an ultrasonic precipitation method to improve the photocatalytic property of S5. The TEM images show that CeVO_4 and Ag nanoparticles are well distributed on the layered g-C_3N_4, which agree well with the XRD results. The UV spectra show that the 7%Ag/S5 sample has the widest absorption range and the enhanced absorption intensity under visible light irradiation. The corresponding band gap of 7%Ag/S5(2.5 eV) is much lower than that of S5(2.65 eV). The corresponding k value of 7%Ag/S5 is much higher than those of g-C_3N_4 and CeVO_4. The degradation experiments for MB solution suggest that the 7%Ag/S5 sample has the optimal photocatalytic performance, which can degrade MB solution completely within 120 min. The enhanced photocatalytic property of the composites is ascribed to not only the effect of heterojunction structure, but also the surface plasma resonance effect of Ag nanoparticles.

Timing and mode of intervention for patients with left sided valvular heart disease:an individualized approach

Left sided valvular heart disease poses major impact on life and lifestyle.Medical therapy merely palliates chronic severe valve disease and once symptoms or haemodynamic sequelae appear,life expectancy is markedly truncated.In this article,we review the mechanisms of valve pathology,latest evidence in the quest for pharmacological options,means by which to predict deterioration,and standard and novel treatment options.

Effects of target pre-heating and expansion on terahertz radiation production from intense laser-solid interactions

The first experimental measurements of intense(～7 × 1019 W cm-2) laser-driven terahertz(THz) radiation from a solid target which is preheated by an intense pulse of laser-accelerated protons is reported. The total energy of the THz radiation is found to decrease by approximately a factor of 2 compared to a cold target reference. This is attributed to an increase in the scale length of the preformed plasma, driven by proton heating, at the front surface of the target,where the THz radiation is generated. The results show the importance of controlling the preplasma scale length for THz production.