Electromagnetic induction in a half-space with a cylindrical inhomogeneity

Summary The problem of electromagnetic induction in a half-space with a cylindrical inhomogeneity is treated. Solutions for TE and TM polarization of the exciting electromagnetic field are given, which can be used for computing sounding and profiling curves. The anisotropy of the surface impedance is pointed out, as well as a whole series of other interesting properties of the magnetotelluric field in this model; some of them are also demonstrated on the computed theoretical curves.     

Best-fitting tri-axial earth ellipsoid parameters derived from satellite observations

Résumé De l'ensemble des coefficients harmoniques du développement du géopotentiel [3, 6, 7], calculé à partir des variations des éléments orbitaux des satellites, on a calculé les paramètres de l'ellipso?de terrestre triaxial, représentant la surface du géo?de. La solution fut effectuée par méthode analytique sous la condition du minimum de l'intégrale du carré de l'écart du rayon vecteur du géo?de et de l'ellipso?de, de même que par calcul numérique à partir des valeurs discrètes 10°×10°.

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Address: Politickych vězňů 12, Praha 1-Nové Město.     

Global geoid sections determined by satellite orbit dynamics

Summary This paper ties up with [5, 6] the fundamental notations of which have been adopted. The sets of Stokes' constants (harmonic coefficients) J _n ^(k) , S _n ^(k) were adopted from [4], and the scale factor for lengths, R₀=GM/W₀, from [5]. The equations for global meridional and parallel sections of the geoid surface W=W₀ are formulated. The geoid sections are represented by best fitting ellipses, as regards the meridians always for the arcs between the equator and the pole. Address: Politickych vězňů 12, Praha 1-Nové Město.     

Chemical composition and physical properties of lithium-iron micas from the Krušné hory Mts. (Erzgebirge)

Compositions of natural lithium-iron micas are approximated best by the sidero-phyllite-polylithionite join. These micas contain little or no magnesium and manganese. Their octahedral sheets contain close to two trivalent cations (mainly aluminum) in small crystallographic sites and a variable quantity of lithium and R⁺² (mainly iron) in large sites. Octahedral vacancies are situated mostly in large sites. Lithium and R⁺² approach a 44 replacement relationship in micas with octahedral occupancy close to six. Lithium and fluorine show a good positive correlation (small excess of fluorine over lithium), which indicates a crystallochemical association between them. There is a less distinct positive correlation between lithium and R⁺⁴.Based on simplifications, a calculation shows that about two-thirds of octahedral vacancies are caused by substitutions within the octahedral sheet, one-third, by tetrahedral substitutions. Different methods of calculating the crystallochemical formula yield slightly different numbers of octahedral vacancies, but do not affect the mica's position in plots of physical parameters against composition. If a crystallochemical formula is calculated from analysis of a mica contaminated with quartz, topaz, or feldspar, the apparent number of octahedral vacancies increases; such a formula exhibits unusual behavior in composition plots.     

An attempt to determine long-periodic variations in the drift of horizontal pendulums

Résumé On donne les résultats de l'analyse de la dérive des pendules horizontaux de la station Píbram-Bezové Hory au cours des années 1927–1938. Différemment aux résultats publiés déjà antérieurement[2], on a tout d'abord séparé par la méthode des moindres carrés la dérive linéaire et le terme à période de durée d'un an exactement et ce n'est que le reste qu'on a analysé par la méthode de l'analyse spectrale spéciale[4, 6]. On a trouvé dans les deux éléments une période de 222, respectivement 223 jours, non considérée jusqu'alors et ne pouvant pas être interprétée jusqu'à présent du point de vue physique. Les autres résultats sont en bon accord avec ceux reçus à l'origine. On peut conclure de la comparaison des phases des composantes annuelles des pendules horizontaux et du mouvement du pôle[5] que les deux événements sont du même origine.     

Mineralogical data on a sulphosalt from the Rhodope mountains,Bulgaria

Zusammenfassung Bei dem Versuch, die Kristallstruktur von Bonchevit zu bestimmen, stellte sich heraus, daß dieses Mineral—bis dahin PbBi₄S₇—aus zwei Phasen besteht. Der Hauptanteil wurde eindeutig als Galenobismutit identifiziert. Der Rest wies nach den Gitterkonstanten (a₀=13,58±0,02 Å, b₀=20,51±0,07 Å, c₀=4,09±0,07 Å) auf ein bisher unbekanntes Mineral hin. Die Raumgruppe ist Bbmm. Ein indiziertes Pulverdiagramm und die dazugehörigen d-Werte werden angegeben.Die Emissionsspektralanalyse zeigt Pb und Bi als Hauptkomponenten, Cu und Ag als Nebenkomponenten und Spuren von Zn und Sn. Die Strukturanalyse führte zu der Formel Me₅S₆, wobei die Me-Atome etwa gleich schwer sind, so daß als chemischo Formel nur Pb₃Bi₂S₆ mit Z=4 in Frage kommt.Strukturell gehört das Mineral in die Gruppe Andorit-Ramdohrit-Fizelyit. Die Verwandtschaft bzw. Identität des Minerals mit anderen Mineralen und synthetischen Verbindungen wird diskutiert.

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Mineralogical data on a sulphosalt from the Rhodope mountains, Bulgaria

Summary During an attempt to determine the crystal structure of bonchevite, this mineral was found to consist of two phases. Previously it was thought to have the composition PbBi₄S₇. The main constituent could unambiguously be identified as galenobismutite. For the rest the lattice constants (a₀=13.58±0,02 Å, b₀=20.51±0,07 Å, c₀=4.09±0.07 Å), indicated a new mineral. Space group is Bbmm. An indexed powder diagram (with d-values) is given.The emission spectrographic analysis shows Pb and Bi to be main components, Cu and Ag to be minor components, and traces only of Zn and Sn. The structure analysis has led to the formula Me₅S₆, with Me-atoms of approximately the same atomic number; therefore, the chemical formula has to be Pb₃Bi₂S₆, with Z=4.In a structural classification the mineral belongs to the andoriteramdohrite-fizelyite-group. The relationships to or the identity with other minerals and synthetic compounds are discussed.