一种采用物理极化方式的循环冷却水节水技术

采用物理极化理论,通过电磁相互作用及洛伦兹力作用等技术手段,完成对循环水的极化,起到阻垢、缓蚀、防菌、抑制藻类生长的作用,同时确保循环水在较高浓缩倍率下安全运行,降低发电水耗,可代替加药处理,降低运行成本,提高企业的经济效益。

一种新型循环水物理极化装置在火力发电厂的应用分析

本文介绍了一种新型循环水物理极化装置在某发电厂#6机组的实际应用情况,验证了使用该装置后,不仅可以提高循环水的浓缩倍率,而且使循环水具有阻垢溶垢、杀菌灭藻和减缓腐蚀等突出作用,获得了较好的经济、环境和社会效益,实现了对企业节能、减排和环保的要求。

红外光电子学研究

红外光电子学是在红外光电技术推动下不断发展的学科,其发展与半导体物理学、凝聚态物理学、微电子学以及光学等的关系越来越密切。中国科学院长期将红外光电子学作为重要发展领域予以支持,在任务带学科的模式下取得了一系列重要成果。文中还对该学科的进一步发展提出了一些想法。

Design of best performing hexagonal shaped Ag@CoS/rGO nanocomposite electrode material for electrochemical supercapacitor application

The mixed metal/metal sulphide(Ag@CoS)with reduced graphene oxide(rGO)nanocomposite(Ag@CoS/rGO)was synthesized for the possible electrode in supercapacitors.Ag@CoS was successfully deposited on the rGO nanosheets by hydrothermal method,implying the growth of 2D Ag and CoS-based hexagonal-like structure on the rGO framework.The synthesized nanocomposite was subjected to structural,morphological and electrochemical studies.The XRD results show that the prepared nanocomposite material exhibits a combination of hexagonal and cubic phase due to the presence of CoS and Ag phases together.The band appearing at nearly 470.33 cm^−1 in FTIR spectra can be ascribed to the absorption of S—S bond in the Ag@CoS/rGO nanocomposite.The clear hexagonal structure was analysed by SEM and TEM with the grain sizes ranging from nanometer to micrometer.The electrode material exhibits excellent cyclic stability with a specific capacitance of 1580 F/g at a current density of 0.5 A/g without any loss of capacitive retention even after 1000 cycles.Based on the electrochemical performance,it can be inferred that the prepared novel nanocomposite material is very suitable for using as an electrode for electrochemical supercapacitor applications.

Effect of solution treatment on corrosion characteristics of biodegradable Mg-6Zn alloy

A binary Mg-6Zn biodegradable alloy was solution treated to evaluate the effects of resulting microstructure changes on the alloy＇s degradation rate and mechanisms in-vitro. The treatment was conducted at 350 °C for 6-48 h. Optical and scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction were used to analyze the as-cast and treated samples. Immersion and electrochemical tests were performed in simulated body fluid at 37 °C to assess the samples corrosion resistance. To confirm the results of the corrosion tests, p H measurement was carried out. It is found that over 24 h solution treatment dissolves intermetallic phases in matrix and produces an almost single phase microstructure. Decreasing the intermetallic phases results in lower cathode/anode region ratios and lowers corrosion rates. The results of the electrochemical and mass loss tests reveal that extended solution treatment improves the corrosion resistance of the alloy. The results also show that solution at 350 °C for 24 h enhances the corrosion resistance of the as-cast alloy more than 60%. In addition, decreasing intermetallic phases in the microstructure accompanied a lower p H rise reduced corrosion rate. Solution treatment is suggested as a corrosion improving process for the application of Mg-Zn alloys as biodegradable implant materials.

Transient Dynamics of Light Propagation in A-Atom EIT Medium

We investigate the transient phenomenon or property of the propagationof an optical probe field in a medium consisting of many A-type three-level atoms coupled to this probe field and a classical driven field. We observe a hidden symmetry and obtain an exact solution for this light propagation problem by means of the spectral generating method. This solution enlightens us to propose a practical protocol implementing the quantum memory robust for quantum decoherence in a crystal. As a transient dynamic process this solution also manifests an exotic result that a wave-packet of light will split into three packets propagating at different group velocities. It is argued that "super-luminal group velocity" and "sub-luminal group velocity" can be observed simultaneously in the same system. This interesting phenomenon is expected to be demonstrated experimentally.

Spin Polaron in a Diluted Parabolic Magnetic Quantum Well

Theoretical investigations of spin polaron in a quantum well in the spin doping superlattice systems Cd1-xinMnxinTe/Cd1-xMnxout Te are presented in this paper. A variational procedure within the effective mass approximation is employed in the presence of magnetic field to calculate the donor ionization energy. Spin polaronic shifts are estimated using a mean field theory. The results show that the donor binding energy （i） Increases with the reduction in well sizes （ii） Decreases with the magnetic field is increased for a given well width （ill） Increases to a maximum value at 90 A and then decreases as the size of the well increases beyond 90 A and （iv） Spin polaronic shifts to the donor binding energy not only decrease in a magnetic field but also with the well width. The results are compared with the existing available literature.

Phytoplankton abundance and community structure in the Antarctic polar frontal region during austral summer of 2009

The Antarctic polar front region in the Southern Ocean is known to be most productive. We studied the phytoplankton community structure in the Indian sector at this frontal location during late austral summer (February, 2009) onboard R/V Akademic Boris Petrov. We used the phytoplankton and microheterotrophs abundance, as also the associated physico-chemical parameters to explain the low phytoplankton abundance in the study region. This study emphasizes the shift of phytoplankton, from large (>10 μm) to small (<10 μm) size. The phytoplankton abundance appears to be controlled by physical parameters and by nutrient concentrations and also by the microheterotrophs (ciliates and dinoflagellates) which exert a strong grazing pressure. This probably reduces small (<10 μm) and large (>10 μm) phytoplankton abundance during the late austral summer. This study highlights the highly productive polar front nevertheless becomes a region of low phytoplankton abundance, due to community shifts towards pico-phytoplankton (<10 μm) during late austral summer.

A New Variational Study for Two-Site Holstein Model

A variational approach is developed to study the groundstate (GS) of the two-site Holstein model. By the extended coherent state, where the more phonon correlations are easily incorporated, we can get the very accurate ground state energy for all electron-phonon coupling range in typical values of hopping integral t = 0.5, 1.1, and 2.1 (in units of phonon frequency omega(0)), which covers the crossover region from antiadiabatic limit to the adiabatic limit. Within a very wide t range [0, 2.7], the exact results for the GS energy are obtained with the twelfth (fourteenth) order corrections to the zeroth order wave function. Moreover, the present approach is more concise than any other analytical ones in this field, and hopefully can be easily generalized to many other Holstein models.

Physical Properties of the Cathode Materials in Fuel Cells

The materials used in fuel cells are currently the subject of much research, particularly those of the cathode which is a key element for the different functions that it provides. In our work the authors became interested in the different materials used for the cathode, which are usually ceramic, and some of their physical properties between different electrical conductivity （electronic, ionic）, the coefficient of thermal expansion and chemical compatibility between different materials used in the stack. Not to mention, however, the various parameters that influence these properties, such as structure, the sintering temperature, dope, and the operating temperature of the battery. The main objective of research in this area is to improve battery performance by researching new materials and new manufacturing technologies that will increase the electrical conductivity while trying to lower the temperature operating the latter as much as possible while keeping it above 650℃, In doing so, the longevity of the battery will be increased which will have a direct impact on manufacturing costs of the battery, and thus greater use thereof.

Electrochemical Polymerization of Acrylamide Film on Mild Steel Electrode for Corrosion Protection

Polyacrylamide （PAM） film was electrosynthesized on mild steel by cyclic voltammetry using Ce （IV） salt-oxalic acid as supporting electrolyte. Polymerization was initiated by a free radical that was formed by the fast reaction of oxalic acid and Ce （IV）. The electrolysis of the reaction solution resulted in regeneration of Ce （IV）, which could oxidize oxalic acid to produce radicals. The effect of temperature on the yield of electroinitiated polymerization was performed. The potential sweep rates were changed to achieve the polymer film with different thickness. Protective properties of the PAM film for corrosion of mild steel in 1 M NaCI aqueous solution were investigated by potentiodynamic polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS）. The structure of PAM film on mild steel was investigated by using physicochemical methods such as elemental analysis of C, H, N, physical chemical methods and FTIR spectrometer. The influence of scan repetition and scan rate on the formation of polymer film was studied at a current density of 1 mA/cm2. The results of these studies reveal that the corrosion resistance of the PAM-coated mild steel was significantly higher and the corrosion rate was considerably lower than that of uncoated steel. The PAM film was formed with lower sweep rate leading to more positive shift of corrosion potential and greater charge transfer resistance, reflecting higher inhibition for corrosion of the mild steel.

Life in extreme environments: Approaches to study life-environment co-evolutionary strategies

The term ＂extreme environments＂ describes the conditions that deviate from what mesophilic cells can tolerate. These condi- tions are ＂extreme＂ in the eye of mankind, but they may be suitable or even essential living conditions for most microorgan- isms. Hypertherrnophilic microorganisms form a branch at the root of the phylogenetic tree, indicating that early life originated from extreme environments similar to that of modern deep-sea hydrothermal vents, which are characterized by high-tempera- ture and oxygen-limiting conditions. During the inevitable cooling and gradual oxidation process on Earth, microorganisms developed similar mechanisms of adaptation. By studying modem extremophiles, we may be able to decode the mysterious history of their genomic evolution and to reconstruct e~,rly life. Because life itself is a process of energy uptake to maintain a dissipative structure that is not in thermodynamic equilibrium, the energy metabolism of microorganisms determines the path- way of evolution, the structure of an ecosystem, and the physiology of cells. ＂Following energy＂ is an essential approach to understand the boundaries of life and to search for life beyond Earth.

Modeling Yin-Yang Balance in Tai-Chi Diagram with a Melting-Freezing Rotating Device

This paper develops a physical model describing the Yin-Yang balance in the tai-chi diagram via the melting and freezing processes taking place in a rotating device. First, a physical model is established for a melting and freezing rotating device applied for transferring heat from a heat source to a heat sink. The device consists of two concentric cylinders with a phase change material being filled between them. During the melting process, heat is supplied from the heat source to the device, and the phase change material in the device melts. The melting process is equivalent to yang in the tai-chi diagram. During the freezing process, heat is discharged from the device to the heat sink, and the phase change material in the device freezes. The freezing process is equivalent to yin in the tai- chi diagram. The moving phase boundaries of the melting and freezing processes form two curves, representing the interface curves between the yin and yang in the tai-chi diagram. The variation of the thermal strength in the heat source and heat sink represents the variation of the yin -yang balance in the tai-chi diagram.

Global features and trends of the tropopause derived from GPS/CHAMP RO data

The global characteristics and trends of the tropopause physical parameters,height and temperature,obtained from the GPS/CHAMP radio occultation(RO) data in the period from Jul.2001 to Oct.2008,were modeled and analyzed in this work.The global distribution and variation of these parameters with latitude were estimated and analyzed using the Empirical Orthogonal Function(EOF),which was introduced to reveal the possible relationship between the tropopause variations and global climate change.The tropopause height and temperature varied with latitude.The results obtained by using the Empirical Orthogonal Function analysis suggested a recent rise in tropopause height and decrease in tropopause temperature;and also partly supported the argument that the global rise in the tropopause is consistent with global climate change.These results also revealed that the tropopause height increased mainly in the Polar regions,particularly in the South Polar region,as well as the regions where human activity is relatively significant,and decreased in the areas that are sparsely populated or have less human activity,such as the tropic region and south hemisphere.This paper also confirms that the GPS/LEO RO data are more reliable and can be effectively used to analyze the tropopause physical parameters.

Implementation Scheme of Two-Photon Post-Quantum Correlations

The pre-and post-selection processes of the "two-state vector formalism" lead to a fair sampling loophole in Bell test, so it can be used to simulate post-quantum correlations. In this paper, we propose a physical implementation of such a correlation with the help of quantum non-demolition measurement, which is realized via the cross-Kerr nonlinear interaction between the signal photon and a probe coherent beam. The indirect measurement on the polarization state of photon is realized by the direct measurement on the phase shift of the probe coherent beam, which enhances the detection efficiency greatly and leaves the signal photon unabsorbed. The maximal violation of the CHSH inequality 4 can be achieved by pre-and post-selecting maximally entangled states. The reason why we can get the post-quantum correlation is that the selection of the results after measurement opens fair-sampling loophole. The fair-sampling loophole opened here is different from the one usually used in the currently existing simulation schemes for post-quantum correlations,which are simulated by selecting the states to be measured or enlarging the Hilbert space. So, our results present an alternative way to mimic post-quantum correlations.

An InSAR scattering model for multi-layer snow based on QuasiCrystalline Approximation(QCA) theory

Snow-cover parameters are important indicator factors for hydrological models and climate change studies and have typical vertical stratification characteristics. Remote sensing can be used for large-scale monitoring of snow parameters. In SAR(Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) technology has advantages in detecting the vertical structure of snow cover. As a basis of snow vertical structure detection using In SAR, a scattering model can reveal the physical process of interaction between electromagnetic waves and snow. In recent years, the In SAR scattering model for single-layer snow has been fully studied;however, it cannot be applied to the case of multi-layer snow. To solve this problem, a multi-layer snow scattering mode is proposed in this paper, which applies the QCA(Quad-Crystal Approximation) theory to describe the coherent scattering characteristics of snow and introduces a stratification factor to describe the influence of snow stratification on the crosscorrelation of SAR echoes. Based on the proposed model, we simulate an In SAR volumetric correlation of different types of multi-layer snow at the X band(9.6 GHz). The results show that this model is suitable for multi-layer snow, and the sequence of sub-layers of snow has a significant influence on the volumetric correlation. Compared to the single layer model, the multi-layer model can predict a polarization difference in the volumetric correlation more accurately and thus has a wider scope of application. To make the model more available for snow parameter inversion, a simplified multi-layer model was also developed.The model did not have polarization information compared to that of the full model but showed good consistency with the full model. The phase of the co-polarization In SAR volumetric correlation difference is more sensitive to snow parameters than that of the phase difference of the co-polarization In SAR volumetric correlation and more conducive to the development of a parameter-inversion algorithm. The model can be applied to deepen our understanding of In SAR scattering mechanisms and to develop a snow parameter inversion algorithm.

Approaching strain limit of two-dimensional MoS_(2) via chalcogenide substitution

Strain engineering is a promising method for tuning the electronic properties of two-dimensional(2 D)materials,which are capable of sustaining enormous strain thanks to their atomic thinness.However,applying a large and homogeneous strain on these 2D materials,including the typical semiconductor MoS_(2),remains cumbersome.Here we report a facile strategy for the fabrication of highly strained MoS_(2) via chalcogenide substitution reaction(CSR)of MoTe_(2) with lattice inheritance.The MoS_(2)resulting from the sulfurized MoTe_(2) sustains ultra large in-plane strain(approaching its strength limit~10%)with great homogeneity.Furthermore,the strain can be deterministically and continuously tuned to~1.5%by simply varying the processing temperature.Thanks to the fine control of our CSR process,we demonstrate a heterostructure of strained MoS_(2)/MoTe_(2)with abrupt interface.Finally,we verify that such a large strain potentially allows the modulation of MoS_(2) bandgap over an ultra-broad range(~1 e V).Our controllable CSR strategy paves the way for the fabrication of highly strained 2D materials for applications in devices.

The Dynamics and Evolution of Poles and Rogue Waves for Nonlinear Schrdinger Equations

Rogue waves are unexpectedly large deviations from equilibrium or otherwise calm positions in physical systems, e.g. hydrodynamic waves and optical beam intensities. The profiles and points of maximum displacements of these rogue waves are correlated with the movement of poles of the exact solutions extended to the complex plane through analytic continuation. Such links are shown to be surprisingly precise for the first order rogue wave of the nonlinear Schr¨odinger(NLS) and the derivative NLS equations. A computational study on the second order rogue waves of the NLS equation also displays remarkable agreements.