An atlas of the optical spectrum of supernova 1987A in the large magellanic cloud

Photographic spectra of SN1987A in the LMC have been obtained from 1987 February 25 to 1988 June 30. Microdensitometer tracings of these have been reduced to intensity and corrections for instrumental response have been applied to the spectra. This paper presents these data in an atlas format, discusses the reduction procedures in detail, and presents radial velocity measurements of selected lines in the spectra     

Infrared studies at the ice laboratory of Alcoy

At present, there are few laboratory spectra of analogs of astrophysical interest in the far-infrared range (FIR). Laboratory infrared (IR) spectra of simple ices and its mixtures obtained at low temperature and pressure are found mainly up to 25 μm, and few up to 200 μm. On the other hand, there are some spectra for carbonaceous material and silicates up to 2000 μm. Our laboratory is equipped with an IR spectrometer that integrates a Michelson interferometer with a resolution better than 0.25 cm⁻¹ and that operates under vacuum conditions of 10⁻¹ mbar. There is also a silicon bolometer, a very high-sensitivity detector in comparison with the standard deuterated triglycine sulfate (DTGS) detectors. The use of the bolometer and the possibility of working under vacuum conditions inside the optics and the sample compartment of the spectrometer allow obtaining high-sensitivity spectra free from H₂O vapor and CO₂ gas bands. Those conditions are necessary to obtain high-quality spectra in the FIR where absorption bands are much less intense than those in the mid-IR region. In our laboratory there is also a high-vacuum chamber that allows different studies on ices deposited onto a cold finger. We have already carried out experiments on the study of ice density as a function of temperature, UV irradiation of ices, temperature-programmed desorption (TPD) and UV-vis reflectance. In this work, we present the design of the experimental setup we are building to carry out different experiments simultaneously on the same ice sample, including spectra measurements in the mid-IR range (MIR) and the FIR. This design integrates jointly the IR spectrometer, the high-vacuum chamber and the silicon bolometer. Lastly, we show a spectrum we have obtained of a solid of astrophysical interest such as crystalline forsterite grains by using the polyethylene pellet technique.     

Abundances of Jupiter's trace hydrocarbons from Voyager and Cassini

The flybys of Jupiter by the Voyager spacecraft in 1979, and over two decades later by Cassini in 2000, have provided us with unique datasets from two different epochs, allowing the investigation of seasonal change in the atmosphere. In this paper we model zonal averages of thermal infrared spectra from the two instruments, Voyager 1 IRIS and Cassini CIRS, to retrieve the vertical and meridional profiles of temperature, and the abundances of the two minor hydrocarbons, acetylene (C₂H₂) and ethane (C₂H₆). The spatial variation of these gases is controlled by both chemistry and dynamics, and therefore their observed distribution gives us an insight into both processes. We find that the two gases paint quite different pictures of seasonal change. Whilst the 2-D cross-section of C₂H₆ abundance is slightly increased and more symmetric in 2000 (northern summer solstice) compared to 1979 (northern fall equinox), the major trend of equator to pole increase remains. For C₂H₂ on the other hand, the Voyager epoch exhibits almost no latitudinal variation, whilst the Cassini era shows a marked decrease polewards in both hemispheres. At the present time, these experimental findings are in advance of interpretation, as there are no published models of 2-D Jovian seasonal chemical variation available for comparison.     

The formation and stability of carbonic acid on outer Solar System bodies

The radiation chemistry, thermal stability, and vapor pressure of solid-phase carbonic acid (H₂CO₃) have been studied with mid-infrared spectroscopy. A new procedure for measuring this molecule’s radiation stability has been used to obtain intrinsic IR band strengths and half-lives for radiolytic destruction. We report, for the first time, measurements of carbonic acid’s vapor pressure (0.290-2.33 × 10⁻¹¹ bar for 240-255 K) and its enthalpy of sublimation (71 ± 9 kJ mol⁻¹). We also report the first observation of a chemical reaction involving solid-phase carbonic acid. Possible applications of these findings are discussed, with an emphasis on the outer Solar System icy surfaces.     

蓝隐藻藻蓝蛋白结构与功能稳定性研究

以蓝隐藻(Chroomonas placiodea)藻蓝蛋白 PC-645为材料,通过改变环境 pH 和尿素质量浓度,监测其变性和复性过程中特征荧光谱和吸收谱的动力学变化,以期了解隐藻藻蓝蛋白的色基和蛋白结构稳定性及其与功能的关系。结果表明, PC-645在很宽的 pH 范围和一定质量浓度的尿素中维持结构和功能的稳定,空间结构具有很强的柔性。pH诱导的 PC-645蛋白构象与功能变化可分为3个不同的区段。(1)稳定区(pH 3.5~7)：吸收和荧光光谱都比较稳定,显示蛋白质构象和功能在此区域都保持正常。(2)次稳定区(pH 7~10)：光吸收依然保持平稳,亚基内部的色基的状态和疏水微环境都没有改变,但荧光传递效率降低,可能是由亚基表面局部构象变化、解离(四级结构变化)或者色素基团间的空间距离变化引起。(3)不稳定区(pH<3.5和 pH>10),吸光度和荧光强度都呈快速下降,色基在近紫外和可见光区的吸收峰位变动,蛋白构象处于快速崩溃期。PC-645在酸性条件下的稳定性高于在碱性环境下,是与隐藻藻蓝蛋白所处的特殊环境及生理功能相适应的。     

CdTe量子点荧光猝灭法测定赤泥中痕量镍

Cd Te量子点具有荧光强度高和稳定性好的优点,应用Cd Te量子点荧光猝灭法分析基体复杂的样品,需要有效分离对测定干扰的金属元素和高效富集待测元素。本文以巯基乙酸(TGA)作稳定剂,采用水相合成法制备了巯基乙酸修饰的Cd Te量子点,基于镍离子在p H=10.0硼砂缓冲溶液中对Cd Te量子点的荧光具有较强猝灭作用,建立了一种测定赤泥中痕量镍的荧光光度方法。荧光猝灭反应的最佳实验条件为:Cd Te量子点的浓度3.0×10-4mol/L,反应温度为室温,反应时间10 min,在此条件下镍离子浓度在2.0×10-7~7.8×10-5mol/L范围内与Cd Te量子点的相对荧光强度呈良好的线性关系;方法检出限为1.5×10-7mol/L。本方法针对Fe3+、Co2+、Cu2+等主要基体金属元素允许量低的问题,采用25%的2-羟基-4-仲辛氧基二苯甲酮肟(N530)磺化煤油萃取回收滤液中的Ni2+,镍回收率达到99%以上;赤泥中痕量镍的测定结果与催化光度法相符,加标回收率为98.3%-104.2%。     

基于近红外光谱技术的烃类与粘土矿物识别及其地质意义

沉积岩中自生粘土矿物受成岩过程中物化条件控制,是成岩系统物化条件的指示。近红外反射光谱技术对粘土矿物反应灵敏,在金属矿产勘探中已经得到了日益广泛的应用。首次对油气勘探地质井的试验工作,验证了近红外光谱数据不仅可以第一时间从岩石样品中直接提取微量烃信息,还能解译详细的粘土矿物组合及其变化,从而获取对油气勘探有价值的成岩温度和热成熟度信息。对鄂尔多斯富县地区试验样品的数据分析表明,生油和储油层中的粘土矿物组合(包括铵伊利石、绿泥石、高岭石)变化直接反映了成岩和构造演化物化条件的变化,对于全面理解盆地的环境条件并且判断油气生成的有利区位具有实际应用意义。     

Origin and three-dimensional fluorescence spectrum of the chromophoric dissolved organic matter in Yangtze estuary, East China

Dissolved organic matter （DOM） is an important chemical component in natural water. Chromophoric dissolved organic matter （CDOM）, a fraction of optical properties, plays art important role in the biogeochemical cycle of nutrients in aquatic environment. People realized that DOM cycle is crucial in the global carbon and nitrogen flux, and also is inherently related to nutrients and trace metal elements. Therefore, CDOM was concerned by scientists in global oceanography and limnology fields. Water samples were collected from three sections （North Channel, South Channel and Zhuyuan） of the Yangtze （Changjiang River） estuary in March 2006 Three-dimensional excitation emission matrix （3-DEEM） fluorescence spectra were analyzed for those filtrates through Whatman GF/F filters. Dissolved organic carbon （DOC） was also measured by TOC analyzer. The tidal variety was also taken into account. The 3-D EEM fluorescence scans suggested the fluorescence characteristics of humic acid （Ex=332-344 nm, Em=439-451 nm） and fulvic acid （Ex=250-254 nm, Em=472-478 nm） were obvious, and the fluorescence group of protein-like and tyrosine （Ex=230 nm, Em=283 nm） was also found. They are mainly composed of CDOM in the Yangtze estuary. Further data analysis, especially the fluorescence index （f 450/500）, showed that terrestrial signal was rather strong （1.41-1.65） in the surface water, however, some terrestrial CDOM signals of bottom water showed excursions （1.28-1.39）. On the other hand, anthropogenic sign was impressed in the waters of Zhuyuan, which is one of the main drain outlets of Shanghai Metropolis. DOC concentrations ranged from 2.2 mg/L to 3.4 mg/L in Zhuyuan and South Channel, and from 2.0 mg/L to 2.4 mg/L in North Channel. The tide effect played a role in the composition of the CDOM measured by 3-D fluorescence scan technology.     

土壤及河流沉积物中Hg、As、Sb的同时测定

Hg、As、Sb是土壤和河流沉积物的常规测定项目。本文采用新型三通道原子荧光分析仪,建立了同时测定土壤和河流沉积物中这三种元素的新方法。通过优化仪器工作条件,选择合适的样品处置方法,得到Hg、As、Sb的检出限分别为0.03mg/kg、0.009mg/kg和0.03mg/kg,精密度分别为3.5%、7.8%和5.5%,准确度分别为95%～103%、91%～107%(加标回收率)和±6.4%。与现有测定方法相比,本方法的样品消化完全,实验简便,分析速度和准确度高,能充分满足分析要求。