Particle orientation distribution in Y-Fe2O3magnetic tapes by Mössbauer and hysteresis loop measurements

The particle orientation in several Y-Fe2O3magnetic tapes has been quantitatively evaluated by using the data of both Mössbauer and hysteresis loop measurements performed in the three orthogonal directions. A texture function has been obtained as a development of real harmonics. The profile of the texture function gives the quality of the different magnetic tapes. A different degree of particle orientation at the surface of the tape is evidenced by means of conversion electron Mössbauer spectra.

Magnetic field induced entropy change and magnetoelasticity in Ni-Mn-Ga alloys

The magnetocaloric effect that originates from the martensitic transition in the ferromagnetic Ni-Mn-Gashape-memory alloy is studied. We show that this effect is controlled by the magnetostructural coupling at boththe martensitic variant and magnetic domain length scales. A large entropy change induced by moderatemagnetic fields is obtained for alloys in which the magnetic moment of the two structural phases is not verydifferent. We also show that this entropy change is not associated with the entropy difference between themartensitic and the parent phase arising from the change in the crystallographic structure which has beenfound to be independent of the magnetic field within this range of fields.

Mossbauer and magnetization studies of amorphous NdFeB compositionally modulated thin films

Several NdFeB compositionally modulated thin films are studied by using both conversion electron Mossbauer spectra and SQUID (superconducting quantum-interference-device) magnetometry. Both the hyperfine fields and the easy magnetization magnitude are not correlated with the modulation characteristic length (lambda) while the magnetization perpendicular to the thin-film plane decreases as lambda increases. The spectra were recorded at room temperature being the gamma rays perpendicular to the substrate plane. The magnetization measurements were recorded by using a SHE SQUID magnetometer in applied magnetic fields up to 5.5 T and in the temperature range between 1.8 and 30 K.

Mossbauer studies of amorphous FeSi compositionally modulated thin films

Conversion electron Mossbauer spectra of composition modulated FeSi thin films have been analysed within the framework of a quasi shape independent model in which the distribution function for the hyperfine fields is assumed to be given by a binomial distribution. Both the hyperfine field and the hyperfine field distribution depend on the modulation characteristic length.

Leitura e escrita de professores em suas histórias de vida e formação

Este artigo apresenta pesquisa sobre narrativa, experiências de leitura/escrita e memória de professores. Baseado na teoria crítica da cultura e da modernidade, em especial em Walter Benjamin, procura conhecer práticas de leitura e escrita de professores e compreender como foi construída - ao longo de suas trajetórias - sua relação com a escrita e de que forma tal relação influencia a prática escolar. Discute questões de natureza teórico-metodológica; apresenta as etapas da pesquisa, seus desafios e os principais achados, tratando do período exploratório (entrevistas com professores de pré-escola e 1as séries do 1º grau) e da investigação (entrevistas com professores que atuaram nas décadas de 20/30/40 e 50/60); e sintetiza o ensaio que vem sendo feito a partir de acervo de fotografias de situações de leitura e escrita captadas no cotidiano do Rio de Janeiro.

Historia como interrupción del tiempo

Frente a un concepto de presente como transición y a otro como repetición, Benjaminelabora uno donde el tiempo se detiene, clave para entender su concepto de historia. La interpretación habitual que separa tiempo histórico de tiempo físico quiere facilitar la comprensión de Benjamin, pero al precio de olvidar ciertas paradojas: la misma detención, la reversibilidad del tiempo, la redención del pasado entero, la invocación de la teología, la posibilidad de un cambio respecto al tiempo natural. Norbert Elías ha insistido en la imposibilidad de separar totalmente el tiempo físico del social y en la compleja evolución del tiempo social que ha llevado hasta una reticula finísima que parece mera naturaleza.Todo ello es relevante para pensar una alternativa al intento heideggeriano para determinar el ser como tiempo, criticado duramente por Tugendhat (irreducibilidad del tiempo cotidiano al pretendidamente originario). Desde el concepto de historia de Benjamin, que incorpora dicalmente la intersubietividad, no se trata de reducir la serie del antes y después a la serie de presente, pasado y futuro, sino de comprender que desde la serie es posible construir otra serie histórica que la socialmente establecida y con ello unfuturo diferente, pero de tal manera que cierto después modifica un antes. Se trata de saltar de la temporalidad fenomenológica, donde según Tugendhat no cabe ni objetividad, ni libertad, ni responsabilidad, a un concepto de historia como detención que implica lo éticoy lo político, pero que no carece de dificultades. ¿Un concepto de histona que invoca la detención de la histona -el único concepto de historia realmente histórico?

Infância, televisão e publicidade: uma metodologia de pesquisa em construção

Este estudo tem como foco principal a relação estabelecida entre criança e publicidade televisiva. A perspectiva teórica e metodológica é baseada nas idéias de Walter Benjamin, Mikhail Bakhtin e Oliviero Toscani. O objetivo é entender o contexto social e cultural mais amplo no qual essa questão é mantida sob permanente tensão, em especial em razão de algumas mudanças que o marcam acentuadamente: a emergência de novos agrupamentos familiares que, por diferirem dos arranjos nucleares tradicionais, demandam um reordenamento das relações criança-adulto; a desterritorialização do capitalismo e sua concentração no consumo; a fragmentação da vida cotidiana; a construção de uma política de vídeo e a inversão sofrida nos âmbitos públicos e privados; o lugar central hoje ocupado pela mídia e a constatação de que há uma hegemonia das tecnologias eletrônicas e virtuais nos processos de comunicação, bem como a pulverização dos espaços de saber. Nesse contexto, os meios audiovisuais- entre eles a televisão - têm compartilhado cada vez mais com a família e com a escola sua função educativa, ocasionando para ambas um grande desconforto: faz-se necessário, mais do que nunca, repensar o lugar social que ocupam.

The structure of Mediterranean rocky reef ecosystems across environmental and human gradients, and conservation implications

Historical exploitation of the Mediterranean Sea and the absence of rigorous baselines makes it difficult to evaluate the current health of the marine ecosystems and the efficacy of conservation actions at the ecosystem level. Here we establish the first current baseline and gradient of ecosystem structure of nearshore rocky reefs at the Mediterranean scale. We conducted underwater surveys in 14 marine protected areas and 18 open access sites across the Mediterranean, and across a 31-fold range of fish biomass (from 3.8 to 118 g m22). Our data showed remarkable variation in the structure of rocky reef ecosystems. Multivariate analysis showed three alternative community states: (1) large fish biomass and reefs dominated by non-canopy algae, (2) lower fish biomass but abundant native algal canopies and suspension feeders, and (3) low fish biomass and extensive barrens, with areas covered by turf algae. Our results suggest that the healthiest shallow rocky reef ecosystems in the Mediterranean have both large fish and algal biomass. Protection level and primary production were the only variables significantly correlated to community biomass structure. Fish biomass was significantly larger in well-enforced no-take marine reserves, but there were no significant differences between multi-use marine protected areas (which allow some fishing) and open access areas at the regional scale. The gradients reported here represent a trajectory of degradation that can be used to assess the health of any similar habitat in the Mediterranean, and to evaluate the efficacy of marine protected areas.

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, March 27, 2013

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, published by the Iowa State Capitol Tour Guides weekly during the legislative session, features historical facts about Iowa, the Capitol, and the early workings of state government. All historical publications are reproduced here with the actual spelling, punctuation, and grammar retained. THIS WEEK: History of Iowa from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century BACKGROUND: BENJAMIN F. GUE BENJAMIN F. GUE was born in Greene County, New York, on December 25, 1828. His education was acquired in the public schools, with two terms in academies of Canandaigua and West Bloomfield. He taught school in the winter of 1851 and early in March 1852, came to Iowa, and bought a claim on Rock Creek in Scott County. He was an abolitionist and took a deep interest in the antislavery movements of that period.

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, March 20, 2013

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, published by the Iowa State Capitol Tour Guides weekly during the legislative session, features historical facts about Iowa, the Capitol, and the early workings of state government. All historical publications are reproduced here with the actual spelling, punctuation, and grammar retained. THIS WEEK: Building the Iowa State Capitol BACKGROUND: PETER DEY (Iowa Biographical Series, edited by Benjamin F. Shambaugh)

Mitä Whorf ei sanonut?

Vastine Johanna Laakson artikkeliin // Virittäjä 3/2001, s. 520-524