Dispersion of the stress-optic coefficient in glasses

The stress-optic coefficient (n3/2)(q11-q12) has been determined for a series of 18 optical glasses of different compositions in the wavelength range 5700-3200 Å. The coefficients are negative for all the glasses except for a high-lead-content glass of density 6·7 and refractive index 1·89. The numerical value of the coefficient decreases as one proceeds to the ultraviolet. This behaviour is just the opposite of what is observed in fused silica. By applying Mueller's theory, the strain polarizability constant and its dispersion have been evaluated.

Oxalato complexes of oxovanadium (IV)

Oxalato oxovanadium (IV) complexes with neutral ligand molecules like dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) and antipyrine (Apy), VOOX·2DMSO and VOOX·2Apy and complex oxalates of oxovanadium (IV)-(NH4)2[VOOX2]·2H2O, (NH4)2[(VO)2OX3]·6H2O and (NH4)2[(VO)2OX3] have been prepared and characterized by different methods. In the divanadyl complexes, V-V and V-O-V-O types of bonding are shown to be absent by magnetic and spectral data and a bridged oxalato group co-ordinated to the two vanadium atoms is shown to be present, in addition to the usual bidentate oxalate groups. The possible stereochemical arrangements are indicated for the complexes.

Dispersion of the stress-optic coefficient in glasses

The stress-optic coefficient (n3/2)(q11-q12) has been determined for a series of 18 optical glasses of different compositions in the wavelength range 5700-3200 Å. The coefficients are negative for all the glasses except for a high-lead-content glass of density 6·7 and refractive index 1·89. The numerical value of the coefficient decreases as one proceeds to the ultraviolet. This behaviour is just the opposite of what is observed in fused silica. By applying Mueller's theory, the strain polarizability constant and its dispersion have been evaluated.

High Quality Photometric Reconstruction using a Depth Camera

In this paper we present a depth-guided photometric 3D reconstruction method that works solely with a depth camera like the Kinect. Existing methods that fuse depth with normal estimates use an external RGB camera to obtain photometric information and treat the depth camera as a black box that provides a low quality depth estimate. Our contribution to such methods are two fold. Firstly, instead of using an extra RGB camera, we use the infra-red (IR) camera of the depth camera system itself to directly obtain high resolution photometric information. We believe that ours is the first method to use an IR depth camera system in this manner. Secondly, photometric methods applied to complex objects result in numerous holes in the reconstructed surface due to shadows and self-occlusions. To mitigate this problem, we develop a simple and effective multiview reconstruction approach that fuses depth and normal information from multiple viewpoints to build a complete, consistent and accurate 3D surface representation. We demonstrate the efficacy of our method to generate high quality 3D surface reconstructions for some complex 3D figurines.

Nonequilibrium microstructures and phase evolutions of an iron-based laser clad coating

The microstructural and compositional features of the laser-solidified microstructures and phase evolutions occurring during high temperature tempering were investigated by using analytical electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray analysis. The cladded alloy, a powder mixture of Fe, Cr, W, Ni and C with a weight ratio of 10:5:1:1:1, was processed with a 3 kW continuous wave CO2 laser. The cladded coating possessed the hypoeutectic microstructure of the primary dendritic gamma-austenite and interdendritic eutectic consisting of (gamma+M7C3). The gamma-austenite is a nonequilibrium phase with extended solid solution of alloying elements. And, a great deal of fine structures, i.e., a high density of dislocations, twins, and stacking faults existed in austenite phase. During high temperature aging, the precipitation of M23C6, MC and M2C in austenite and in situ transformation of M7C3(+gamma) --> M23C6 and M7C3+gamma --> M6C occurred. The laser clad coating revealed an evident secondary hardening and superior impact wear resistance.

Tasas de descomposición de la hojarasca en un sistema agroforestal con café en el Pacífico de Nicaragua

Con el objetivo de determinar las tasas de descomposición de hoja- rasca de cafetos ( Coffea arabica L.), sola y en mezcla con madero negro ( Gliricidia sepium ) , se estableció un estudio con dos experi- mentos entre septiembre a diciembre del 2004 y de junio a septiembre del 2005. Para la realización del estudio, se utilizaron tres sistemas de manejo de sombra en cafetos. La primera parcela de café fue mane- jada con sombra de G. sepium y fertilizada (PCF), la segunda parcela se estableció a plena exposición solar (PS), en cambio, la tercera par- cela se estableció bajo sombra de G. sepium y sin fertilización (PSF). El estudio se llevo a cabo en la finca “San Francisco”, municipio de “San Marcos”, departamento de Carazo, Nicaragua. Para el estudio se emplearon bolsas de descomposición de 30 x 30 cm y 20 x 20 cm por cada año respectivamente. Se recolectaron muestras a los 0, 6, 12, 24, 48 y 96 días en el experimento 1 y 0, 4, 8, 13, 25, 48 y 96 días en el experimento 2. Los resultados muestran que la hojarasca de G. sepium obtuvo la mejor tasa de descomposición, mientras que la hoja- rasca de C. arabica fue menor, sin que fuera afectada por la presen- cia de G. sepium, en los tratamientos que incluían cafetos y madero negro. Las descomposición de las hojas verdes de G. sepium muestra menor velocidad de descomposición al compararla con hojarasca de esta misma especie.

Non-linear theory of a positive-column in a magnetic-field

A nonlinear theory of an intermediate pressure discharge column in a magnetic field is presented. Motion of the neutral gas is considered. The continuity and momentum transfer equations for charged particles and neutral particles are solved by numerical methods. The main result obtained is that the rotating velocities of ionic gas and neutral gas are approximately equal. Bohm's criterion and potential inversion in the presence of neutral gas motion are also discussed.

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Electro-optic integration of embedded electrodes and waveguides in LiNbO3 using a femtosecond laser

We describe the fabrication of a Mach-Zehnder optical modulator in LiNbO3 by femtosecond laser micormachining, which is composed of optical waveguides inscripted by a femtosecond laser and embedded microelectrodes subsequently using femtosecond laser ablation and selective electroless plating. A half-wave voltage close to 19 V is achieved at a wavelength of 632.8 nm with an interaction length of 2.6 mm. This simple and cost-effective technique opens up new opportunities for fabricating integrated electro-optic devices. (C) 2008 Optical Society of America

Economia da saúde e avaliação econômica : uma contribuição metodológica às análises de custo-efetividade

Trata-se de um estudo que tem como objeto a proposição de um modelo metodológico de análise de custo efetividade. O modelo, calcado na perspectiva de um viés sistêmico, ou seja, de uma pesquisa avaliativa, subsidiará a avaliação de efetividade de um modelo de atenção à saúde de uma dada população, bem como uma melhor alocação de recursos. Para tanto, analisa-se, em uma primeira etapa, a (inter)relação entre os princípios e práticas de saúde e a economia de saúde. Em seguida, utilizando como efeito-demonstração o modelo de atenção à saúde vigente no município de Belo Horizonte MG, é avaliada a factibilidade do modelo metodológico proposto. A análise dessas variáveis sugere que a dicotomia teórico-conceitual que fundamenta o instrumental e o modo de construção premente de um Sistema de Informação atrelado a um modelo de atenção à saúde (a lógica do faturamento), são suficientes apenas para uma avaliação do tipo normativa e não como subsídio ao viés de modelo metodológico que se pretende implementar.