光滑粒子动力学方法中粒子分布与数值稳定性分析

光滑粒子动力学(SPH)作为一种拉格朗日型无网格粒子方法,已经成功地应用于包括含多相流动界面以及移动边界的可压缩和不可压缩流体运动的研究中.通过对Poiseuille流动的深入研究,探索了SPH方法中粒子分布对计算精度的影响,揭示了一种因为粒子不规则分布而导致的数值不稳定现象.研究显示,这种数值不稳定性起源于SPH方法粒子近似过程中的不连续性.使用了一种新的粒子近似格式以确保SPH方法中粒子近似的连续性.计算结果表明,这种新的粒子近似格式对于规则和不规则的粒子分布都能得到稳定精度的结果.

Quantum information processing in the wall of cytoskeletal microtubules

Microtubules (MT) are composed of 13 protofilaments, each of which is a series of two-state tubulin dimers. In the MT wall, these dimers can be pictured as "lattice" sites similar to crystal lattices. Based on the pseudo-spin model, two different location states of the mobile electron in each dimer are proposed. Accordingly, the MT wall is described as an anisotropic two-dimensional (2D) pseudo-spin system considering a periodic triangular "lattice". Because three different "spin-spin" interactions in each cell exist periodically in the whole MT wall, the system may be shown to be an array of three types of two-pseudo-spin-state dimers. For the above-mentioned condition, the processing of quantum information is presented by using the scheme developed by Lloyd.

Cross spectral purity and its influence on ghost imaging experiments

Pseudo-thermal light has been widely used in ghost imaging experiments. In order to understand the differences between the pseudo-thermal source and thermal source, we propose a method to investigate whether a light source has cross spectral purity (CSP), and experimentally measure the cross spectral properties of the pseudo-thermal light source in near-field and far-field zones. Moreover we present a theoretical analysis of the cross spectral influence on ghost imaging. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

基底微缺陷对介质薄膜光学性能影响的理论研究

基于非均匀膜理论提出一种存在微缺陷的介质基底的折射率分层模型，将基底依次分为表面层、亚表面层和体材料层，其中表面层和亚面层分别等效为折射率服从统计分布的非均匀膜，将它们分别再次细分为N1和N2个子层，每一子层均视为均匀介质膜．应用光学薄膜特征矩阵法对其进行理论分析，并对单层介质膜的光学性能进行数值计算．研究结果表明：基底的表面和亚表面微缺陷改变了薄膜和基底的等效折射率，导致了准Brewster角和组合反射率与理想情形的偏离．同时这些微缺陷也改变了光在薄膜和基底中的传播特性，因此反射相移和相位差均偏离理想情

银杉的遗传多样性及系统位置的研究一兼论松科的分子系统学

银杉属Cathaya是我国著名植物学家陈焕镛和匡可任建立的松科单型属，该属是否成立及该属在松科中的系统位置至今仍众说不一。银杉Cathazyaargyro phylla是银杉属的唯一幸存种，被誉为第三纪的活化石，并被列为我国一级保护的濒危植物，也是世界植物红皮书所列少数几种濒危裸子植物之一，保护区虽已设立数个，但该物种的濒危原因仍为未解之谜。本文针对上述问题开展了松科植物的分子系统学研究，探讨了银杉属的系统位置及松科的属间关系，并通过遗传多样性的研究探讨了银杉的濒危机制及保护策略。 1．松科的分子系统学研究 为选取合适的分子标记，本文先探讨了ITS-1在松科等裸子植物中的系统学价值。对1 6种裸子植物（其中含松科10属12种）的ITS-1的扩增结果如下：ITS-1在裸子植物属闻存在极大的长度变异(约600-2600bp)，因而不适用于属级以上的系统学研究;在同属种中，ITs-1的长度虽较一致，但与被子植物的ITS-1相比，裸子植物的ITS-1太长(如在松属中超过2600bp)，难以进行大规模研究。银杉属ITS-1的扩增产物中，一个片段的长度与松属ITS-1的长度相当，另一个片段的长度与云杉属ITS-l的长度相当，这三属间的关系值得进一步研究。此外，在松科植物ITS-1的研究中必须注意真菌“污染”这一问题。 由于ITS不适用于裸子植物属间关系的研究，因而本文运用rbcL-accD基因片段及trnK基因的PCR-RFLP分析探讨银杉属的系统位置及松科的属间关系。rbcL和trnK虽然都是叶绿体基因，但位于trnK内含子区的natK基因与rbcL基因在所受的选择压及进化速率上相差甚远，通过这两个基因研究结果的比较有助于评价系统树的可靠性。此外，考虑到松科的10个属中有9个属的rbcL基因序列已被测定，我们补测了银杉属的rbcL基因序列，进而对松科10个属的rbcL基因序列进行了全面分析。PCR -RFLP分析及rbcL基因的序列分析结果如下： A. PCR扩增的松科rbcL-accD基因片段均长约2550bp，属间没有明显的长度变异，1 8种限制性内切酶的单酶切及7种组合双酶切共获得86个酶切位点，其中54个为变异位点。PAUP和MEGA软件分析均表明：银杉属、松属、黄杉属和落叶松属构成一个单系群，且银杉属与松属的关系似乎近于它与另外二属的关系，但这一结果来得到bootstrap分析的较强支持;黄杉属近缘于落叶松属;冷杉属近缘于油杉属。 B．PCR扩增出的松科trnK基因均长约2557bp，在属间也没有明显的长度变异。16种限制性内切酶的单酶切及7种组合双酶切共获得92个酶切位点，其中68个为变异位点。变异位点中的35个具有系统发育信息，其中28个位于matK基因上。分布于整个trnK基因上的informative位点和仅分布于matK基因上的informative位点分别用于PAUP(version 3.1.1)分析，且PAUP分析中分别用Wagner简约法和Dollo筒约法构建系统树。总体看来，Wager简约树和Dono简约树的结构基本一致（Cedrus的位置除外）：Abies、Keteleeria、Tsuga和Pseudolarix分为一支，且这一支在所有的简约树中均得到分辨;Pseudotsuga近缘于Larix,而Abkes相对近缘于Keteleeria; Cathaya与Ables-Keteleeria-Pseudolarix-Tsuga这一支的关系较远，它与松科的其它属聚在一起，但b∞tstrap分析也不支持它与任何一个属有很近的关 系，说明Cathaya是比较孤立的一个属。Cedrus的位置较特殊，在Wagner简约树中它位于松属以外的其它8个属的基部（因松属为外类群），而在Dollo筒约树中它位于Al}ies-Kete~eer uz-Pseudo/zr/x- Tsuga达一支的基部，并且它与这一支的关系得到了bootstrap分析的较强支持。 C．银杉的rbeL基因长1425bp，其序列与松科其它9个属的rbcL基因序列均有较大差异，从遗传距离(Mega软件中的P-distance)上看，银杉属作为一个属是无可非议的。PAUp和Mega软件分析均表现：Abies、Keteleeria、Pseudolter和Tsuga分为一支，且Cathaya与这一支的关系较远;Pseuaiotsuga近缘于Larix,且这二属间的关系得到了bootstrap分析的强烈支持;Abies近缘于Keteleeria，Pseudolarix近缘于Tsuga，且这两支也得到了bootstrap分析的较强支持;Cathaya与Pinus聚为一支，但支持强度不高。Cetirus的位置与trnK基因的PCR-RFLP分析结果极为相似。 根据rbcL-accD基因片段及trnK基因的PCR-RFLP分析以及rbcL基因的序列分析可以得出如下结论：<1> Cathaya作为一个属不仅是成立的，而且是一个较为孤立的属，将它置于其它任何属内都是不正确的，该属与Abies-Keteleer ia-Pseudolarx-Tsuga这一支的关系较远，相对而言Cathaya与Pinus的关系可能稍近一些。<2>松科主要分为两大支：一支含Abies、KeteZeera、Pseudolarx和Tsuga，该支中Abies近缘于KetelaeriaPseudolarix近缘于Tsuga;另一支含Pseudotsuga、Larix、Cathaya、Pinus和Picete，该支中Pseudotsuga明显近缘于Larix;Cedrus可能更近于Abies-Keteleeria-Pseudolarix-Tsuga这一支。 2．银杉的遗传多样性研究 本研究运用随机扩增多态DNA(RAPD)方法对银杉的1 1 3个个体（分别采自现存全部4个居群：金佛山、花坪、大瑶山和八西山)进行了遗传多样性检测。21个1O-mer的寡核苷酸引物共检测11个位点，其中42个位点是多态的，占37%，这一多态位点百分率仅为裸子植物多态位点百分率平均值的一半左右，说明银杉的遗传多样性水平很低。对多态位点的分析发现银杉屠群内发生了十分严重的遗传漂变，因而导致屠群间的强烈分化。AMOVA分析表明：银杉的遗传变异中，34.7%的变异存在于居群闻，这一数值是裸子植物GST平均值(6。8%)的5倍多;在金佛山屠群中，17%的遗传变异存在于亚居群间，这一数值也是裸子植物GsT平均值的两倍多。银杉的这一居群遗传结构与其它裸子植物的居群遗传结构截然不同。此外，我们提出了度量遗传多样性水平的分化指数概念及其计算方法，并发现遗传多样性水平的高低与生境的复杂程度有一定的相关性。 银杉的遗传多样性水平很低，其适应幅必然很窄，且由于严重的遗传漂变导致居群间的强烈分化，使基因流受阻，进而产生严重的近交，近交又使银杉的适应能力进一步下降，并使极为有限的遗传多样性进一步丧失，这种恶性循环会导致银杉濒危程度的加剧，甚至绝灭。 鉴于银杉独特的居群遗传结构，即有相当大一部分遗传变异存在于居群之间，取样保护时，不仅要在每个居群中取足够多的个体，而且要在尽可能多的居群中取样。就原地保护而言，由于每个居群和亚居群都有独特的基因型，因而都具有保护价值。另外，人工加强居群间的基因流（如人工授粉）对提高银杉各居群的适应能力肯定是有益的。

PNA(T).DNA(AT) triplexes with Hoogsteen base pairing are more favorable

Peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) are nucleic acid analogs with the deoxyribose phosphate backbone replaced by pseudo-peptide polymers to which the nucleobases are linked. The achiral, uncharged and rather flexible properties of the peptide backbone permit peptide nucleic acids more potential than oligonucleotides in application to antisence and antigenic reagents. The process of PNA binding to DNA duplex and forming triplex is the first step of PNA interacting with PNA. But there are no PNA.2DNA triplex crystal data up to date and little has been reported on the structure features and the force of the PNA.2DNA triplex. In this work, PNA(T).DNA(AT) triplexes are successfully built and the structures and forces to stabilize the triplex after optimizations and molecule dynamics are systematically examined, which are expected to aid in the application of PNAs as anticense and antigene agents.

泉州湾赤潮藻类优势种演替影响因子探讨

于2006年5—11月对东海泉州湾赤潮监控区设定4个采样站位,进行赤潮常规监测。结果表明,泉州湾藻类优势种由中肋骨条藻(Skeletonema costatum)、太平洋海链藻(Thalassiosira pacifica)、微小原甲藻(Prorocentrum minimum)、尖刺拟菱形藻(Pseudo-nitzschia pungens)、丹麦细柱藻(Leptocylindrus danicus)及旋链角毛藻(Chaetoceros curvisetus)等赤潮生物组成,虽然中肋骨条藻为最主要的优势

The complete mitochondrial DNA sequence and the phylogenetic position of Achalinus meiguensis (Reptilia: Squamata)

The mitochondrial genome complete sequence of Achalinus meiguensis was reported for the first time in the present study. The complete mitochondrial genome of A. meiguensis is 17239 bp in length and contains 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA, 2 rRNA, and 2 non-coding regions (Control regions). On the basis of comparison with the other complete mitochondrial sequences reported, we explored the characteristic of structure and evolution. For example, duplication control regions independently occurred in the evolutionary history of reptiles; the pseudo-tRNA of snakes occurred in the Caenophidia; snake is shorter than other vertebrates in the length of tRNA because of the truncations of T psi C arm (less than 5 bp) and "DHU" arm. The phylogenic analysis by MP and BI analysis showed that the phylogenetic position of A. meiguensis was placed in Caenophidia as a sister group to other advanced snakes with the exclusion of Acrochordus granulatus which was rooted in the Caenophidia. Therefore we suggested that the subfamily Xenodermatinae, which contains A. meiguensis, should be raised to a family rank or higher rank. At the same time, based on the phylogenic statistic test, the tree of Bayesian was used for estimating the divergence time. The results showed that the divergence time between Henophidia and Caenophidia was 109.50 Mya; 106.18 Mya for divergence between Acrochordus granulatus and the other snakes of the Caenophidia; the divergence time of A. meiguensis was 103 Mya, and Viperidae diverged from the unilateral of Elapidae and Colubridae was 96.06 Mya.

Studies on the adsorption equilibrium and kinetics of pentachlorophenol on suspended particulate matter of Donghu Lake water

In this paper, the adsorption equilibrium and kinetic behaviors of pentachlorophenol (PCP) on suspended particulate matter (SPM) in Donghu Lake water were investigated. The Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption models were applied to describe the equilibrium isotherms and their constants were evaluated. The results indicated that the adsorption of PCP on Donghu Lake SPM followed the Freundlich isotherm. Furthermore, the first order Lagergren rate equation and the pseudo-second order rate equation were used to describe the kinetic behaviors of PCP adsorption on Donghu Lake SPM, the rate constants were determined, and the kinetic process of the adsorption of PCP on Donghu Lake SPM followed the second order kinetic model.

Solar UV radiation drives CO2 fixation in marine phytoplankton: A double-edged sword

Photosynthesis by phytoplankton cells in aquatic environments contributes to more than 40% of the global primary production (Behrenfeld et al., 2006). Within the euphotic zone (down to 1% of surface photosynthetically active radiation [PAR]), cells are exposed not only to PAR (400-700 nm) but also to UV radiation (UVR; 280-400 nm) that can penetrate to considerable depths (Hargreaves, 2003). In contrast to PAR, which is energizing to photosynthesis, UVR is usually regarded as a stressor (Hader, 2003) and suggested to affect CO2-concentrating mechanisms in phytoplankton (Beardall et al., 2002). Solar UVR is known to reduce photosynthetic rates (Steemann Nielsen, 1964; Helbling et al., 2003), and damage cellular components such as D1 proteins (Sass et al., 1997) and DNA molecules (Buma et al., 2003). It can also decrease the growth (Villafane et al., 2003) and alter the rate of nutrient uptake (Fauchot et al., 2000) and the fatty acid composition (Goes et al., 1994) of phytoplankton. Recently, it has been found that natural levels of UVR can alter the morphology of the cyanobacterium Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis (Wu et al., 2005b). On the other hand, positive effects of UVR, especially of UV- A (315-400 nm), have also been reported. UV- A enhances carbon fixation of phytoplankton under reduced (Nilawati et al., 1997; Barbieri et al., 2002) or fast-fluctuating (Helbling et al., 2003) solar irradiance and allows photorepair of UV- B-induced DNA damage (Buma et al., 2003). Furthermore, the presence of UV-A resulted in higher biomass production of A. platensis as compared to that under PAR alone (Wu et al., 2005a). Energy of UVR absorbed by the diatom Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries was found to cause fluorescence (Orellana et al., 2004). In addition, fluorescent pigments in corals and their algal symbiont are known to absorb UVR and play positive roles for the symbiotic photosynthesis and photoprotection (Schlichter et al., 1986; Salih et al., 2000). However, despite the positive effects that solar UVR may have on aquatic photosynthetic organisms, there is no direct evidence to what extent and howUVR per se is utilized by phytoplankton. In addition, estimations of aquatic biological production have been carried out in incubations considering only PAR (i. e. using UV-opaque vials made of glass or polycarbonate; Donk et al., 2001) without UVR being considered (Hein and Sand-Jensen, 1997; Schippers and Lurling, 2004). Here, we have found that UVR can act as an additional source of energy for photosynthesis in tropical marine phytoplankton, though it occasionally causes photoinhibition at high PAR levels. While UVR is usually thought of as damaging, our results indicate that UVR can enhance primary production of phytoplankton. Therefore, oceanic carbon fixation estimates may be underestimated by a large percentage if UVR is not taken into account.

Primary cultured cells as sensitive in vitro model for assessment of toxicants-comparison to hepatocytes and gill epithelia

In an effort to develop cultured cell models for toxicity screening and environmental biomonitoring, we compared primary cultured gill epithelia and hepatocytes from freshwater tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to assess their sensitivity to AhR agonist toxicants. Epithelia were cultured on permeable supports (terephthalate membranes, "filters") and bathed on the apical with waterborne toxicants (pseudo in vivo asymmetrical culture conditions). Hepatocytes were cultured in multi-well plates and exposed to toxicants in culture medium. Cytochrome P4501A (measured as 7-Ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase, EROD) was selected as a biomarker. For cultured gill epithelia, the integrity of the epithelia remained unchanged on exposure to model toxicants, such as 1,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), benzo(a)pyrene B[a]P, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) mixture (Aroclor 1254), and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) mixture (DE71). A good concentration-dependent response of EROD activity was clearly observed in both cultured gill epithelia and hepatocytes. The time-course response of EROD was measured as early as 3 h, and was maximal after 6 h of exposure to TCDD, B [alp and Aroclor 1254. The estimated 6 h EC50 for TCDD, B [a]P, and Aroclor 1254 was 1.2x10(-9), 5.7x10(-8) and 6.6x10(-6) M. For the cultured hepatocytes, time-course study showed that a significant induction of EROD took place at 18 h, and the maximal induction of EROD was observed at 24 h after exposure. The estimated 24 It EC50 for TCDD, B[a]P, and Aroclor 1254 was 1.4x10(-9), 8.1x10(-8) and 7.3x10(-6) M. There was no induction or inhibition of EROD in DE71 exposure to both gill epithelia and hepatocytes. The results show that cultured gill epithelia more rapidly induce EROD and are slightly more sensitive than cultured hepatocytes, and could be used as a rapid and sensitive tool for screening chemicals and monitoring environmental AhR agonist toxicants. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Photodegradation dynamics of pure microcystin variants with illumination of fixed wavelength UV-lights

Photolysis of microcystins by UV irradiation and the effects of different environmental factors on efficiency of UV degradation were studied. The results indicated that the rates of the photolytical degradation reactions of microcystin-LR and RR-follow pseudo-first-order kinetic process. The results also showed that the concentrations of two microcystin variants decreased significantly by UV-C Irradiation; the wavelength and intensitiy of UV irradiation are two very important factors affecting the rate of degradation; temperature and pH value could also affect the half life of degradation rates. When irradiated by weaker UV-Iight, isomerization could be detected in the course of photolytical degradation. The concentrations of two isomers transformed from microcystin-LR reached its maximum at the third minute and decreased with the time afterwards. To simulate photolysis of microcystins in the field water body, microcystins with low concentration were used. It was found that UV-C illumination was capable of decomposing over 95% of microcystins within 40 min. In the presence of humic substances the photodecomposition slowed down to a certain extent. These results are valuable in using UV irradiation for elimination microcystins from raw water.

First-Principles Study of Magnetic Properties of 3d Transition Metals Doped in ZnO Nanowires

The defect formation energies of transition metals (Cr, Fe, and Ni) doped in the pseudo-H passivated ZnO nanowires and bulk are systematically investigated using first-principles methods. The general chemical trends of the nanowires are similar to those of the bulk. We also show that the formation energy increases as the diameter of the nanowire decreases, indicating that the doping of magnetic ions in the ZnO nanowire becomes more difficult with decreasing diameter. We also systematically calculate the ferromagnetic properties of transition metals doped in the ZnO nanowire and bulk, and find that Cr ions of the nanowire favor ferromagnetic state, which is consistent with the experimental results. We also find that the ferromagnetic coupling state of Cr is more stable in the nanowire than in the bulk, which may lead to a higher T (c) useful for the nano-materials design of spintronics.

All-optical continuously tunable delay with a high linear-chirp-rate fiber Bragg grating based on four-wave mixing in a highly-nonlinear photonic crystal fiber

A scheme for hi-fi all-optical continuously tunable delay is proposed. The signal wavelength is converted to a desired idler wavelength and converted back after being delayed by a high linear-chirp-rate (HLCR) fiber Bragg grating (FBG) based on four-wave mixing (FWM) in a highly-nonlinear photonic crystal fiber (HN-PCF). In our experiment, 400 ps (more than 8 full width of half maximum, FWHM) tunable delay is achieved for a 10 GHz clock pulse with relative pulse width broaden ratio (RPWBR) of 2.08%. The power penalty is only 0.3 dB at 10(-9) BER for a 10 Gb/s 2(31)-1 pseudo random bit sequence (PRBS) data. (c) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Characterization of entanglement transformation via group representation theory

Entanglement transformation of composite quantum systems is investigated in the context of group representation theory. Representation of the direct product group SL(2, C) circle times SL(2, C), composed of local operators acting on the binary composite system, is realized in the four-dimensional complex space in terms of a set of novel bases that are pseudo-orthonormalized. The two-to-one homomorphism is then established for the group SL(2, C) circle times SL(2, C) onto the SO(4, C). It is shown that the resulting representation theory leads to the complete characterization for the entanglement transformation of the binary composite system.