The effects of BCGs on the statistics of large-separation lensed quasars by clusters

We study the statistics of large-separation multiply-imaged quasars lensed by clusters of galaxies.In particular,we examine how the observed brightest cluster galaxies (BCGs) affect the predicted numbers of wide-separation lenses.We model the lens as an NFW-profiled dark matter halo with a truncated singular isothermal sphere to represent the BCG in its center.We mainly make predictions for the Sloan Digital Sky Survey Quasar Lens Search (SQLS) sample from the Data Release 5 (DR5) in two standard ΛCDM cosmo...     

The optical/ultraviolet excess of isolated neutron stars in the resonant cyclotron scattering model

X-ray dim isolated neutron stars are peculiar pulsar-like objects,characterized by their Planck-like spectrum.In studying their spectral energy distributions,optical/ultraviolet(UV) excess is a long standing problem.Recently Kaplan et al.measured the optical/UV excess for all seven sources,which is understandable in the resonant cyclotron scattering(RCS) model previously addressed.The RCS model calculations show that the RCS process can account for the observed optical/UV excess for most sources.The ?at spe...     

The prediction method of similar cycles

The concept of degree of similarity(η),is proposed to quantitatively describe the similarity of a parameter(e.g.the maximum amplitude Rmax)of a solar cycle relative to a referenced one,and the prediction method of similar cycles is further developed.For two parameters,the solar minimum(Rmin)and rising rate(βa),which can be directly measured a few months after the minimum,a synthesis degree of similarity(ηs)is defined as the weighted-average of theηvalues around Rmin and βa,with the weights given by the coef...     

Lensing clusters of galaxies in the SDSS-Ⅲ

We identify new strong lensing clusters of galaxies from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey III (SDSS DR8) by visually inspecting color images of a large sample of clusters of galaxies. We find 68 new clusters showing giant arcs in addition to 30 known lensing systems. Among 68 cases, 13 clusters are almost certain lensing systems with tangential giant arcs, 22 clusters are probable and 31 clusters are possible lensing systems. We also find two exotic systems with blue rings. The giant arcs have angular separatio...     

The frequencies of high frequency quasi-periodic oscillations in two different frames in black hole LMXBs

We discuss the modes of the Alfve'n waves in the accretion disk with a toroidal magnetic field in black hole low mass X-ray binaries in a rotating frame.By solving the perturbed general relativistic magnetohydrodynamic equations in the rotating frame,we find two stable modes of the Alfve'n wave which are the same as those in the fiducial observer frame.This gives a feasible way to transform between the two different frames,which validates the possible Alfve'n wave modes in the accreting celestial bodies wit...     

Impacts of Climate Warming on Alpine Glacier Tourism and Adaptive Measures:A Case Study of Baishui Glacier No.1 in Yulong Snow Mountain,Southwestern China

Alpine glaciers usually feature with best hydrothermal condition in mountain climate,and present beautiful glacier scenery,various glacier landforms,rich biodiversity,and easier accessibility,compared with continental glaciers or ice sheets.Nevertheless,Alpine glaciers are more sensitive to climate warming,and climate warming has seriously affected Alpine glaciers and surroundingenvironment.The quality and attractiveness of Alpine glaciers to tourism has been and will continue to be diminished with tourists...     

Tectonic Evolution and Hydrocarbon Potential in Northern Area of the South Yellow Sea

The northern area of the South Yellow Sea, located in the offshore region of China, resulted from the continental-continental collision orogeny during the Mesozoic and can be divided into four stages in terms of tectonic evolution: (1) pre-orogenic passive continental margin stage (Z-T2); (2) foreland basin stage corresponding with the late phase of the Sulu (苏鲁) orogeny (J3-K); (3) post-orogenic intracontinental rifted basin stage (K2t-E); and (4) regional subsidence and coverage stage (N-Q). Based on deta...     

中华弓鳍鱼科的古生物地理及地层对比意义

中华弓鳍鱼科(Sinamiidae)是全骨鱼类弓鳍鱼目中已经绝灭的一个支系,目前只在亚洲东部的早白垩世陆相沉积中有发现,是热河生物群的重要成员。该科现有3属8种,分布范围最北可达中国东北最北部,最南至东南亚的泰国,向西可至甘肃省的酒泉盆地,向东可及日本中部。其中中华弓鳍鱼属Sinamia是热河脊椎动物群属级分类单元中地理分布最广阔的。中华弓鳍鱼科在多个地方性鱼群中也都有出现,这些鱼群分别为:中国华北、东北及西北部分地区的Lycoptera-Peipiaosteus鱼群(包括酒泉盆地的Jiuquanichthy鱼群),中国华南、日本、朝鲜的Mesoclupea-Paraclupea鱼群(包括日本的石?白鱼群、胁野鱼群和韩国的洛东鱼群),以及泰国东部的早白垩世鱼群。中华弓鳍鱼科的分布特征是早白垩世东亚地区自成一个古生物地理区系的证据之一,化石已知时代延限为早白垩世Barremian-Albian期,在Aptian期达到最大分布范围。广泛的分布、集中的时代延限、鲜明的鉴定特征使得此类化石非常有助于提高地层对比的精度,或者提供很好的验证。     

武夷山地区前寒武纪地层沉积时代研究

武夷山地区前寒武纪地层出露范围大,目前对该地层的形成时代还存在着不同意见。新获得的武夷山地区前寒武纪地层的4个锆石La-ICPMS U-Pb年龄数据,指示万全群的黄潭组和杜潭组分别形成于746.0±6.2Ma和825±18Ma,马面山群东岩组形成于818±14Ma,麻源群大金山组的形成时间晚于879Ma。通过岩性与形成时代对比,认为武夷山地区新元古界的形成时间可以划分为三期,早期由麻源群大金山组和马面山群龙北溪组的陆源碎屑沉积岩构成,形成时限为879—825Ma;中期包括麻源群南山组、马面山群东岩组和大岭组万全群和龙泉群,以及交溪组、迪口组和桃溪组下段,以火山岩—沉积岩系列为主,可以进一步分为两期,即825—800Ma和751—728Ma;晚期由原"天井坪组"主体、桃溪组上段以及楼子坝群下部的沉积岩组成,形成时限为620—542Ma。根据武夷山地区前寒武纪地层的构造变形记录,前寒武纪地层主要记录了3期构造事件,分别为新元古代早期(900—860Ma)的华夏地块与扬子板块的碰撞、新元古代末期(728—620Ma)的挤压构造事件以及加里东运动。     

二连盆地白音查干凹陷下白垩统都红木组沉积特征及演化

通过详细的岩芯观察、录测井资料分析,并结合区域地质资料和前人研究成果,对白音查干凹陷下白垩统都红木组的沉积相特征和沉积演化进行了深入研究。结果表明,白音查干凹陷主要发育扇三角洲相、辫状河三角洲相、浊积扇相和湖泊相4种沉积相类型。其中,扇三角洲和浊积扇在陡峭的北坡发育,辫状河三角洲在宽缓的南坡沉积,湖泊相分布在扇三角洲和辫状河三角洲的侧翼及凹陷的中心。都红木组沉积时期白音查干凹陷处于强裂陷向坳陷转化阶段。根据残留地层分布特征,其沉积演化可分为早、中、晚3个时期,从早期至晚期,扇三角洲和辫状河三角洲的面积不断缩小,分别后退了约3km和4-11km,湖泊沉积成为主体。