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Utilizing data from the Solar Magnetism andActivity Telescope (SMAT), analytical solutions of polarized radiative transfer equations, and in-orbit test data for the Full-disk Magnetograph (FMG) onboard the Advanced Space based Solar Observatory (ASO-S), this study reveals the magnetic-sensitivity spectral positions for the Fe i λ 5234.19 Å working line used by FMG. From the experimental data of SMAT, it is found that the most sensitive position is located at the line center for linear polarization (Stokes Q/U), while it is about −0.07 Å away from the line center for circular polarization (Stokes V). Moreover, both the theoretical analysis and the in-orbit test data analysis of FMG confirm the above results. Additionally, the theoretical analysis suggests the presence of distinct spectral pockets (centered at 0.08 – 0.15 Å) from the line, harboring intense magnetic sensitivity across all three Stokes parameters. Striking a balance between high sensitivity for both linear and circular polarization, while capturing additional valuable information, a spectral position of −0.08 Å emerges as the champion for routine FMG magnetic field observations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The neutron-induced nuclear reaction data play an important role in the studies of the nuclear structure, the nuclear reaction mechanism and the nuclear energy applications. Particularly, the cross section data of the neutron-induced nuclear reactions are an indispensable component in the studies of the nuclear technology such as fusion devices, fission power plants, and accelerators. In the actual cross section measurements of the neutron-induced nuclear reactions with natural samples containing many stable isotopes, many nuclear reactions will take place at the same time and the mutual interference of various nuclear reactions is difficult to avoid. In this case, the standardization expressions of the neutron-induced nuclear reactions are particularly important. The expressions of the neutron-induced nuclear reactions in the relevant literatures are various and confusing, which is bad not only for the academic exchanges and the construction of nuclear reaction databases, but also for the basic research and the related application research of the nuclear physics. Some problems related to the expressions on the neutron-induced nuclear reactions were carefully combed and discussed, and the suggestions on the standardization expressions of the neutron-induced nuclear reactions (which were divided into the single nuclear reaction and the multiple nuclear reaction producing the same daughter nucleus. And the former was further divided into the daughter nucleus with metastable state and the daughter nucleus without metastable state, while the latter into the nuclear reaction that directly produces the same daughter nucleus and the nuclear reaction that directly and indirectly produces the same daughter nucleus) were given. The work is useful for the academic exchanges, the construction of the nuclear reaction databases, the basic researches and the related application researches of the nuclear physics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The full-disk magnetograph is a main scientific payload onboard the Advanced Space based Solar Observatory (ASO-S/FMG) that through Stokes-parameters observation measures the vector magnetic field. The accuracy of magnetic-field values is an important aspect of checking the quality of the FMG magnetic-field measurement. According to the design of the FMG, the linear calibration method under the weak-field approximation is the preferred scheme for magnetic-field calibration. However, the spacecraft orbital velocity can affect the position of observed spectral lines, which then results in a change of the polarization-signal strength. Thus, the magnetic field is modulated by the orbit velocity of the spacecraft. In this article, through cross-calibration between FMG and HMI (Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager onboard the Solar Dynamic Observatory), the effects of spacecraft orbital velocity on the coefficient of magnetic-field calibration are investigated. By comparing the magnetic field of FMG and HMI with spacecraft orbital velocity as an auxiliary reference, revised linear-calibration coefficients that depend on spacecraft orbital velocity are obtained. The magnetic field of FMG corrected by the revised calibration coefficients removing the effect of spacecraft orbital velocity will be more accurate and suitable for scientific research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We studied the effect of fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) inhibitor BGJ-398 on the differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM MSC) into osteoblasts in wild type (wt) mice and in animals with mutation in TBXT gene (mt) and possible differences in the pluripotency of these cells. Cytology tests showed that the cultured BM MSC could differentiate into osteoblasts and adipocytes. The effect of different BGJ-398 concentrations on the expression of FGFR3, RUNX2, SMAD1, SMAD4, SMAD5, SMAD6, SMAD7, and SMAD8 were studied by quantitative reverse transcription PCR. The expression of RUNX2 protein was evaluated by Western blotting. BM MSC of mt and wt mice did not differ in pluripotency and expressed the same membrane marker antigens. BGJ-398 inhibitor reduced the expression of FGFR3 and RUNX2. In BM MSC from mt and wt mice have similar gene expression (and its changing) in FGFR3, RUNX2, SMAD1, SMAD4, SMAD5, SMAD6, SMAD7, and SMAD8 genes. Thus, our experiments confirmed the effect of decreased expression of FGFR3 on osteogenic differentiation of BM MSC from wt and mt mice. However, BM MSC from mt and wt mice did not differ in pluripotency and are an adequate model for laboratory research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Magnetography using magnetic sensitive lines is regarded traditionally as the main instrument for measuring the magnetic field of the whole Sun. Full polarized Stokes parameters (I , Q , U , V ) can be used to deduce the magnetic field under specific theoretical models or inversion algorithms. Due to various reasons, there are often cross-talk effects among Stokes signals observed directly by magnetographs. Especially, the circularly polarized signal V usually seriously affects the linearly polarized Q and U signals, which is one of the main errors in the value of the transverse magnetic field (parallel to the solar surface) that is related to Q and U . The full-disk magnetograph onboard the Advanced Space based Solar Observatory (ASO-S/FMG) is designed to observe Stokes parameters and deduce the magnetic-field vector. In this article, the methods for correcting the effects of cross-talk V on Q and U based on the assumption of perfectly symmetric Q and U and anti-symmetric Stokes V profiles and a new method for reducing the crosstalk effect under observation mode of the FMG are developed. Through the test, it is found that the two methods are effective in cross-talk removal in the sunspot region and have better consistency. Additionally, the developed method can be applied to remove the cross-talk effect by using only one group of Q , U and V images observed at one wavelength position. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The dendrite structure of aluminum alloys can be refined with titanium, boron, and rare earth elements. The effect of a refiner on the dendrite sizes was currently neglected in the cellular automata method. The parameter setting of the cellular automata method, considering the effect of rare earth elements on the α-Al dendrite of a hypereutectic AlSi alloy, was systematically investigated. The α-Al primary phase sizes of an AlSi7Cu3Mg alloy with different Y contents are experimentally studiedю With the Y addition of up to 0.2 wt.%, the refinement effect was the most effective, and grain sizes decreased to 0.67 mm. The microstructure simulation by the cellular automata method was studied experimentally and theoretically. By the use of this model, the parameter-setting effect on the Y refinement was more consistent with physical meaning. The calculation results fit the experimental ones well, and the validity and applicability of the model were verified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Lung cancer patients with a previous extra-pulmonary malignancy have been widely discussed for their postoperative prognosis. Still, whether different types of previous extra-pulmonary malignancy confer different clinicopathological features and outcomes of lung cancer patients deserves further investigation.Methods: The medical records of patients undergoing operation for pulmonary malignancy were retrospectively reviewed. After identifying primary lung cancer out of pulmonary metastasis in patients with a history of previous extra-pulmonary malignancy, clinicopathological parameters and postoperative prognosis were compared between lung cancer patients without and with different types of previous extra-pulmonary malignancy.Results: Approximately, 5.0% lung cancer patients undergoing surgery had a previous extra-pulmonary malignancy. Prior breast cancer (20%) and colorectal cancer (16%) formed the majority of these previous extra-pulmonary malignancies. Many clinicopathological features such as reason for visit, tumor size and histological subtype were significantly different between lung cancer patients without and with different types of previous extra-pulmonary malignancy (P < 0.05). Lung cancer patients with a previous occurrence of breast cancer were the most different type from patients without a previous extra-pulmonary malignancy in clinicopathological features (P < 0.05). The postoperative overall survival was not significantly different between lung cancer patients without and with different types of previous extra-pulmonary malignancy (P > 0.05).Conclusion: Previous extra-pulmonary malignancy was confirmed to be harmless to postoperative prognosis of lung cancer patients. Lung cancer patients with a previous extra-pulmonary malignancy, especially with a previous occurrence of breast cancer, were highly heterogeneous in clinicopathological features. These findings implied there might be a unique etiology existing in lung cancer following a previous occurrence of breast cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Under the generalized gradient approximation (GGA), the electronic and magnetic properties are studied for H-terminated zigzag edge Si nanoribbon (ZSiNR) decorated with a single C chain by using the first-principles projector augmented wave (PAW) potential within the density function theory (DFT) framework. The results show that either a perfect ZSiNR or a single C chain decorated ZSiNR, the ferromagnetic state is preferred over the antiferromagnetic state. But a single C chain decorated ZSiNR is more stable than the perfect one. Furthermore, the electronic and magnetic properties of a ZSiNR can be modulated in detail by a single C chain at different positions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The corrosion behavior of a new Mg–9Al–1Zn (AZ91) magnesium alloy containing neodymium (Nd) is investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), immersion tests and electrochemical experiments. The results indicate that Nd decreases the size and volume fraction of the β (Mg17Al12) phase and forms Al2Nd in the alloy. In addition, during corrosion, Nd is incorporated into corrosion film in the form of Nd2O3. AZ91 alloy containing 1.0 wt.% Nd possesses an outstanding passivation property and excellent corrosion resistance. The corrosion resistance enhancement is attributed to the reduction in the size and volume fraction of the β phase and the incorporation of Nd2O3 in the corrosion film. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, organic thin films of a nonlinear optical (NLO) material ((E)-1-ferrocenyl-2-(l-methyl-4-pyridiniumyl) ethylene iodide) were prepared by a vacuum deposition method. The typical I–V curve of the film exhibits a favorable room-temperature bistability. Further recording experiments have been performed with a scanning tunneling microscope, which confirmed that the thin film of the donor–π–acceptor NLO material could certainly be applied for nanoscale data storage. The average size of the recorded marks is about 1.5 nm. Mechanism analyses suggest that the formation of the recording dots is due to the local change of electrical property of the thin film, and the intermolecular charge transfer induced by an electric field is proposed as the reason for the change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Silica inverse opal photonic crystals (PCs) were fabricated by using a sacrificial polymer template method, and were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and reflection spectra. The fluorescence of tricolor fluorescent powders has been enhanced obviously by silica inverse opals as the emission wavelengths of the tricolor fluorescent powders are in the range of stop bands of the inverse opal PCs, which demonstrates that the PCs will be efficient and selective reflection mirrors. A promising application of the strategy would be in novel effective lighting devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents new findings regarding the effects of precursor drop size and precursor concentration on product particle size and morphology in ultrasonic spray pyrolysis. Large precursor drops (diameter> 30 µm) generated by ultrasonic atomization at 120 kHz yielded particles with holes due to high solvent evaporation rate, as predicted by the conventional one particle per drop mechanism. Precursor drops 6-9 µm in diameter, generated by an ultrasonic nebulizer at 1.65 MHz and 23.5W electric drive power, yielded uniform spherical particles 90 nm in diameter with proper control of precursor concentration and residence time. Moreover, air-assisted ultrasonic spray pyrolysis at 120 kHz and 2.3 W yielded spherical particles about 70% of which were smaller than those produced by the ultrasonic spray pyrolysis of the 6-9 µm precursor drops, despite much larger precursor drop size (28 µm peak diameter versus 7 µm mean diameter). These particles are much smaller than predicted by the conventional one particle per drop mechanism, suggesting that a gas-to-particle conversion mechanism may also be involved in spray pyrolysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]