TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENT STUDIES IN SOME HOMOLOGUES OF ALKYLOXY CYANOBIPHENYL EMPLOYING POSITRON LIFETIME SPECTROSCOPY

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 1927-1938 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. SHARMA ◽  
C. KAUR ◽  
K. CHANDRAMANI SINGH ◽  
P. C. JAIN
Keyword(s):  
Positron Annihilation ◽  
Nematic Phase ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Positron Lifetime ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Lifetime Measurements ◽  
Positron Lifetime Spectroscopy ◽  
Crystalline Polymorphism

Some homologues of alkyloxy cyanobipheny1 (6OCB, 8OCB, 9OCB, 10OCB) have been investigated by employing positron lifetime spectroscopy. In each of these compounds, temperature dependent positron lifetime measurements have been carried out, both in the heating as well as cooling cycles. Besides detecting many interesting features like solid-crystalline polymorphism, anti-parallel bimolecular association, formation of cybotactic groups in the nematic phase, positron annihilation parameters have been able to reveal anomalous structural changes taking place in these compounds.

Positron state and Lifetime in C60/C70 Fullerites

1992 ◽  
Vol 270 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.-E. Schaefer ◽  
M. Forster ◽  
R. WÜrschum ◽  
F. Banhart
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Hydrostatic Pressure ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Positron Annihilation ◽  
Positron Lifetime ◽  
High Resolution Electron Microscopy ◽  
Lattice Defects ◽  
Lifetime Measurements ◽  
Resolution Electron ◽  
Positron State

ABSTRACTThe present paper reports on positron lifetime measurements on Ceo/C 70 fullerite powder as a function of temperature and quasi-hydrostatic pressure in order to give an estimate of the positron annihilation site in the fullerite lattice. A single-component positron lifetime of 402 ps is observed which significantly decreases under quasi-hydrostatic pressure. From this and the soft intermolecular properties of the fullerites one can conclude that the positron is annihilated rather in the intermolecular space than inside the fullerene molecules. However, positron trapping at lattice defects, which are observed by high-resolution electron microscopy, cannot be ruled out.

STUDY OF MOLECULAR MOTIONS IN TWO LIQUID CRYSTAL FORMING COMPOUNDS EMPLOYING PLS

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (14) ◽  
pp. 2019-2034 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. CHANDRAMANI SINGH ◽  
M. SHARMA ◽  
P. C. JAIN
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystal ◽  
Temperature Dependence ◽  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Positron Lifetime ◽  
Strong Temperature Dependence ◽  
Molecular Motions ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Slow Cooling ◽  
Positron Lifetime Spectroscopy ◽  
Motion Studies

Results of molecular motion studies carried out in two liquid crystal forming compounds n-p-cyano-p-hexyloxybiphenyl (M18) and n-p-ethoxybenzylidene-p-butylaniline (EBBA) using positron lifetime spectroscopy (PLS) are presented. Temperature dependent positron lifetime measurements have been performed in each compound during the heating cycle of samples prepared by either quenching or slow cooling from the respective liquid crystalline phase of the compounds. In both the compounds, behaviors of the quenched and slow cooled samples are found to be different. The material in the quenched sample, unlike the slow-cooled sample, exhibits strong temperature dependence before it undergoes a glass transition. In each case, the temperature dependence of o-Ps pick-off lifetime in the quenched sample shows broad peaks at various characteristic temperatures. These peaks have been attributed to various intra- and inter-molecular motions associated with these compounds. The characteristic frequencies of some of the modes observed in the present work agree well with the literature reported values obtained from FIR and Raman studies. The present study demonstrates the usefulness of PLS in the study of molecular motions.

Defects Distribution of Pr2Fe14B Hard Magnetic Magnet from Amorphous to Nanostructures Characterized by Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy

2005 ◽  
Vol 475-479 ◽  
pp. 2123-2126
Author(s):  
Yu Cheng Wu ◽  
W. Sprengel ◽  
K. Reimann ◽  
K.J. Reichle ◽  
D. Goll ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positron Annihilation ◽  
Grain Growth ◽  
Melt Spinning ◽  
Positron Lifetime ◽  
Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy ◽  
Amorphous Structure ◽  
Defect Distribution ◽  
Positron Lifetime Spectroscopy ◽  
Positron Lifetimes ◽  
Shape And Size

The defect distributions have been investigated using positron lifetime spectroscopy on amorphous and nanocrystalline Pr2Fe14B samples, produced by melt-spinning and nanocrystallization route. The main two components can be concluded that were ascribed to vacancy-like defects in the intergranular layers or the interfaces, and microvoids or large free volumes with size compared to several missing atoms at the interactions of the atomic aggregates or the crystallites. The remarkable changes in the positron lifetimes from the amorphous structure to the nanocrystalline with varied sizes can be interpreted, indicating that the structural transformation and the grain growth induce the defect distribution changes occurring at the interfaces with different shape and size.

Positron Lifetime Measurements in Nanostructured Ni-Al Samples

2000 ◽  
Vol 634 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Van Petegem ◽  
D. Segers ◽  
C. Dauwe ◽  
F. Dalla Torre ◽  
H. Van Swygenhoven ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positron Lifetime ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Lifetime Measurements ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Gas Condensation ◽  
Monte Carlo Calculations ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Positron Lifetime Spectroscopy ◽  
Positron Lifetimes ◽  
Microscopy Techniques

ABSTRACTPositron lifetime spectroscopy is an effective tool to study various types of defects in materials including nanostructured ones. The size of free volumes associated with defects can be estimated using the lifetime components found in the measured spectra. Positron lifetime experiments are performed on nanocrystalline Ni-Al samples synthesized by the inert-gas condensation technique. The samples are further characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction and microscopy techniques as well as density measurements. In the lifetime spectra we observe three lifetime components corresponding to different annihilation sites in the samples. These lifetimes are compared with the results of simulations of positron lifetimes in modeled Ni-Al samples obtained using molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo calculations. Finally, we present positron lifetime results for nanocrystalline Ni3Al samples which were produced or annealed at different temperatures.

Positron spectroscopy of bulk and near-surface defects in semiconductors

1989 ◽  
Vol 67 (8) ◽  
pp. 813-817
Author(s):  
P. Hautojārvi
Keyword(s):  
Positron Annihilation ◽  
Positron Lifetime ◽  
Surface Defects ◽  
Positron Beam ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Slow Positron ◽  
Positron Spectroscopy ◽  
Positron Lifetime Spectroscopy ◽  
Defects In Semiconductors ◽  
Ion Implanted

The use of positron annihilation to study defects in semiconductors is discussed. Positron-lifetime spectroscopy reveals As vacancies in as-grown GaAs and gives information on ionization levels. The vacancy profiles in ion-implanted Si are investigated by slow positron beam.

Positron Lifetime Studies of Defect Structures in Bal-xKxBiO3

1990 ◽  
Vol 209 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.C. O'Brien ◽  
R.H. Howell ◽  
H.B. Radousky ◽  
P.A. Sterne ◽  
D.G. Hinks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Normal State ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Positron Lifetime ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Defect Structures ◽  
Cryogenic Temperatures ◽  
Aging Effects ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Lifetime Measurements ◽  
Lifetime Studies

ABSTRACTTemperature-dependent positron lifetime experiments have been performed from room temperature to cryogenic temperatures on Ba1−xKxBiO3. for x=0.4 and 0.5. From the temperature dependence of the positron lifetime in the normal state, we observe a clear signature of competition between separate defect populations to trap the positron. Theoretical calculations of lifetimes of free or trapped positrons have been performed on Ba1−xKxBiO3, to help identify these defects. Lifetime measurements separated by long times have been performed and evidence of aging effects in the sample defect populations is seen in these materials.

scholarly journals POSITRON LIFETIME MEASUREMENTS IN NATURAL RUBBER WITH DIFFERENT FILLERS

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 112-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. MANDAL ◽  
S. MUKHERJEE ◽  
S. PAN ◽  
A. SENGUPTA
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Positron Annihilation ◽  
Free Volume ◽  
Positron Lifetime ◽  
Amorphous Region ◽  
Filler Concentration ◽  
Lifetime Measurements ◽  
Positron Annihilation Lifetime

Positron annihilation lifetime spectra (PLAS) have been measured for natural rubber polymer with different fillers (Titenium dioxide, Nanosilica and Nanoclay) as a function of filler concentration to investigate how these fillers affect the microstructure of free volume of natural rubber. The lifetime spectra is analyzed by using LT9.0 and the longest lived component(τo-Ps) is attributed to the pick- off annihilation of o-Ps in free volume sites, available mostly in the amorphous region of polymer. On the basis of the τo-Ps values the radii of the free volume holes (Rh) are calculated. The PALS results show that o-Ps lifetime as well as the size of free volume decreases with the increase of filler concentration.

A STUDY OF RECOVERY STAGES IN SOME PLASTICALLY DEFORMED ALUMINUM ALLOYS BY POSITRON LIFETIME SPECTROSCOPY

2005 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 203-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. ABDEL-RAHMAN ◽  
M. S. ABDALLAH ◽  
EMAD A. BADAWI
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Positron Annihilation ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Positron Lifetime ◽  
Isochronal Annealing ◽  
Temperature Range ◽  
Positron Lifetime Spectroscopy

Positron annihilation was performed to study the isochronal annealing of wrought (2024, 7075) and casting ( AlSi 11.35 Mg 0.23, AlSi 10.9 Mg 0.17 Sr 0.06) aluminum alloys in the temperature range from room temperature to 773 K after they had been deformed at room temperature with 25% deformation. Two annealing stages of microstructures were distinguished which were attributed to recovery in 2024, and AlSi 11.35 Mg 0.23, AlSi 10.9 Mg 0.17 Sr 0.06 due to point and dislocations respectively, and only one due to dislocations in 7075.

Positron Lifetime Studies of Polyaniline Conducting Polymers

1995 ◽  
Vol 413 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. M. Huang ◽  
J. Liu ◽  
T. C. Sandreczki ◽  
Y. C. Jean
Keyword(s):  
Positron Annihilation ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Positron Lifetime ◽  
The Other ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Lifetime Measurements ◽  
Positron Annihilation Lifetime ◽  
Positron Lifetimes ◽  
Lifetime Studies ◽  
Made In

ABSTRACTPositron annihilation lifetime measurements are made in a series of polyaniline polymers with different chemical compositions and protonation ratios at room temperature. Two positron lifetimes are observed in these materials: one is assigned to annihilation in the bulk and the other to voids created due to protonation. A relationship between conductivities and positron annihilation probabilities is found.

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