scholarly journals Mass of dusty clumps with temperature and density structure

2019 ◽  
Vol 631 ◽  
pp. A65 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Cesaroni

We consider a dusty clump in two cases of spherical and cylindrical symmetry to investigate the effect of temperature and density gradients on the observed flux density. Conversely, we evaluate how the presence of these gradients affects the calculation of the clump mass from the observed flux. We provide approximate expressions relating flux density and mass in the optically thick and thin limits and in the Rayleigh-Jeans regime, and we discuss the reliability of these expressions by comparing them to the outcome of a numerical code. Finally, we present the application of our calculations to three examples taken from the literature, which shows how the correction introduced after taking into account temperature and density gradients may affect our conclusions on the stability of the clumps.

Author(s):  
M. Strojnik

Magnetic lenses operating in partial saturation offer two advantages in HVEM: they exhibit small cs and cc and their power depends little on the excitation IN. Curve H, Fig. 1, shows that the maximal axial flux density Bz max of one of the lenses investigated changes between points (3) and (4) by 5% as the excitation varies by 40%. Consequently, the designer can relax the requirements concerning the stability of the lens current supplies. Saturated lenses, however, can only be used if (i) unwanted fields along the optical axis can be controlled, (ii) 'wobbling' of the optical axis due to inhomogeneous saturation around the pole piece faces is prevented, (iii) ample ampere-turns can be squeezed into the space available, and (iv) the lens operating point covers a sufficient range of accelerating voltages.


2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 339-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilani G. Gamage ◽  
Ajith Gunaratne ◽  
Gopal R. Periyannan ◽  
Timothy G. Russell

Background: The dipeptide composition-based Instability Index (II) is one of the protein primary structure-dependent methods available for in vivo protein stability predictions. As per this method, proteins with II value below 40 are stable proteins. Intracellular protein stability principles guided the original development of the II method. However, the use of the II method for in vitro protein stability predictions raises questions about the validity of applying the II method under experimental conditions that are different from the in vivo setting. Objective: The aim of this study is to experimentally test the validity of the use of II as an in vitro protein stability predictor. Methods: A representative protein CCM (CCM - Caulobacter crescentus metalloprotein) that rapidly degrades under in vitro conditions was used to probe the dipeptide sequence-dependent degradation properties of CCM by generating CCM mutants to represent stable and unstable II values. A comparative degradation analysis was carried out under in vitro conditions using wildtype CCM, CCM mutants and two other candidate proteins: metallo-β-lactamase L1 and α -S1- casein representing stable, borderline stable/unstable, and unstable proteins as per the II predictions. The effect of temperature and a protein stabilizing agent on CCM degradation was also tested. Results: Data support the dipeptide composition-dependent protein stability/instability in wt-CCM and mutants as predicted by the II method under in vitro conditions. However, the II failed to accurately represent the stability of other tested proteins. Data indicate the influence of protein environmental factors on the autoproteolysis of proteins. Conclusion: Broader application of the II method for the prediction of protein stability under in vitro conditions is questionable as the stability of the protein may be dependent not only on the intrinsic nature of the protein but also on the conditions of the protein milieu.


Author(s):  
Olusola Akinbami ◽  
Grace N Ngubeni ◽  
Francis Otieno ◽  
Rudo Kadzutu-Sithole ◽  
Cebisa Linganiso ◽  
...  

2D hybrid perovskites are promising materials for solar cell applications, in particular, cesium based perovskite nanocrystals as they offer the stability that is absent in organic-inorganic perovskite. However, the most...


1979 ◽  
Vol 36 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 33-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. Brito ◽  
G. Zerweck ◽  
O. F. de Lima

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (08) ◽  
pp. 2150143
Author(s):  
Zunxian Li ◽  
Chengyi Xia

In this paper, we explore the dynamical behaviors of the 1D two-grid coupled cellular neural networks. Assuming the boundary conditions of zero-flux type, the stability of the zero equilibrium is discussed by analyzing the relevant eigenvalue problem with the aid of the decoupling method, and the conditions for the occurrence of Turing instability and Hopf bifurcation at the zero equilibrium are derived. Furthermore, the approximate expressions of the bifurcating periodic solutions are also obtained by using the Hopf bifurcation theorem. Finally, numerical simulations are provided to demonstrate the theoretical results.


2017 ◽  
Vol 890 ◽  
pp. 82-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reymark D. Maalihan ◽  
Bryan B. Pajarito

This work reports the effect of temperature on degradation of colored low-density polyethylene (PE) films during thermal aging. Film samples were formulated according to Taguchi design of experiments where colorant, thickness, and pro-oxidant concentration were varied accordingly. Tensile properties of films were monitored with time during heat aging in a hot air oven at 50, 70, and 90 °C. Likewise, surfaces of aged films were analyzed to evaluate the degree of oxidation of PE during thermal aging. The Arrhenius equation was then used to predict the lifetime of PE at an in-use temperature of 30 °C. Results indicate that increasing the temperature reduces the tensile strength and modulus of films. Formation of carbonyl groups as degradation products is also observed at higher temperatures. Consequently, thermal aging at 90 °C offers the highest extent of degradation of exposed films. Regression analysis reveals that white films degrade at a higher rate than yellow and non-colored films. The presence of TiO2 in white films shortens the lifetime of PE while amine stabilizer in yellow films enhances the stability of PE during thermal aging.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andery Lim ◽  
Noramaliyana Haji Manaf ◽  
Kushan Tennakoon ◽  
R. L. N. Chandrakanthi ◽  
Linda Biaw Leng Lim ◽  
...  

Chlorophyll and xanthophyll dyes extracted from a single source of filamentous freshwater green algae (Cladophora sp.) were used to sensitize dye sensitized solar cells and their performances were investigated. A more positive interaction is expected as the derived dyes come from a single natural source because they work mutually in nature. Cell sensitized with mixed chlorophyll and xanthophyll showed synergistic activity with improved cell performance of 1.5- to 2-fold higher than that sensitized with any individual dye. The effect of temperature and the stability of these dyes were also investigated. Xanthophyll dye was found to be more stable compared to chlorophyll that is attributed in the ability of xanthophyll to dissipate extra energy via reversible structural changes. Mixing the dyes resulted to an increase in effective electron life time and reduced the process of electron recombination during solar cell operation, hence exhibiting a synergistic effect.


2007 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Hermann ◽  
Steve Hoff ◽  
Claudia Muñoz-Zanzi ◽  
Kyoung-Jin Yoon ◽  
Michael Roof ◽  
...  

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