A modal α2-dynamo in the limit of asymptotically small viscosity

Abstract

A spherical α²-dynamo is presented as an expansion in the free decay modes of the magnetic field. In the limit of vanishing viscosity the momentum equation yields various asymptotic expansions for the flow, depending on the precise form of the dissipation and boundary conditions applied. A new form for the dissipation is introduced that greatly simplifies this asymptotic expansion. When these expansions are substituted back into the induction equation, a set of modal amplitude equations is derived, and solved for various distributions of the α-effect. For all choices of α the solutions approach the Taylor state, but the manner in which this occurs can vary, as previously found by Soward and Jones (1983). Furthermore, as hypothesized by Malkus and Proctor (1975), but not previously demonstrated, the post-Taylor equilibration is indeed independent of the viscosity in the asymptotic limit, and depending on the choice of a may be either steady-state or oscillatory.     

Parity coupling in α2-dynamos

Abstract

The modal α²-dynamo of Hollerbach and Ierley (1991) is extended to include both parities, dipolar and quadrupolar. Two choices of α are considered. As before, the solutions approach the Taylor state, and the subsequent equilibration is independent of the viscosity in the asymptotic limit. The first choice of α yields stable steady-state pure-parity solutions of either type, and may yield some insight into the question of parity selection. The second choice of α yields rather complex time-dependent mixed-parity solutions, and demonstrates the extent to which parity coupling can affect the evolution of time-dependent solutions.     

Algal diets and natural xenobiotics impact energy allocation in cladocerans. I. Daphnia magna

Recently emerged indications imply that particular concentrations and qualities of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) have the potential to reduce species diversity in zooplankton. In this contribution, we tested the impact of a major component of DOC, the dissolved humic substances (HSs), on two life history traits of a clone of Daphnia magna, namely lifespan and reproduction. We chose reproduction as a variable since it guarantees the persistence of the population in its habitat, and lifespan was selected as the most integrative individual variable. We found that lifespan was extended by exposure to HSs, but lifetime reproduction was clearly reduced. On the other hand, the mineral and biochemical composition of food also significantly modulated these life history traits. By feeding coccal green algae that contained linolenic acid, arginine (Arg), and histidine (His), but that lacked polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with C-back bones >18, we examined how short-chained PUFAs, either alone or in concert with Arg and His, are able to modulate life history traits. Our expectation was that the additional challenge by HSs would shift the energy allocation in favor of reproduction. We found that the carbon and amino acid content may account for longevity, even when challenged by HSs. Reproduction appeared to be triggered by the C:P and N:P ratios of the food, particularly given the rather low P-content, which was within the range of severe growth limitation. Consequently, exposure to HSs reduced offspring numbers. Resting eggs without males occurred only in Desmodesmus armatus fed Daphnia that were simultaneously exposed to HSs. Under these conditions, the total amino acid (AA) content seemed to trigger reproduction. In summary, exposure to HSs appeared to have the potential to change the competitive ability of zooplankters by modulating the energy allocation between body maintenance and reproduction.     

Horton定律及分枝网络结构的分形描述

在Horton定律的基础上提出分枝网络结构的端头构成的集合的分形维数更具有实际意义,并得出了端头集合的自相似维数。在此基础上,又给出了具有两个不同分枝长度比的两分枝结构的端头的多分形描述,并定性地分析了其f(α)～α谱和Dq～q谱。讨论了其在实际河流网络中的意义。     

电阻率层析成像非线性反演

本文通过概率成像法、α中心法、遗传算法的有机结合, 实现了2-D电阻率层析成像非线性反演.首先,根据概率成像结果指示出的2-D地质异常体的相对电性和大致分布范围,合理地确定出α中心的位置与强度系数的变化范围.其次,以α中心法作为2-D地电结构的正演手段,采用遗传算法反演出各α中心的强度系数.在此基础上, 应用α中心法重新构建出地下介质电阻率的分布.通过对均匀半空间中赋存2-D地质异常体模型的反演试验, 获得了令人满意的结果.     

Limit loads of ship structure components using the elastic modulus adjustment procedure (EMAP)

In this paper, the m_α-tangent method is implemented in conjunction with elastic modulus adjustment procedure (EMAP) and an algorithm has been proposed for limit load estimation. This technique is applied to a number of ship structure components possessing different kinematic redundancies. Specifying spatial variations in the elastic modulus, numerous sets of statically admissible and kinematically admissible stress and strain distributions are generated, and both lower and upper bound limit load multipliers are obtained. Utilizing the lower and upper bound multipliers, accurate limit loads of ship structure components are then determined using the m_α-tangent method. Results are compared with the inelastic finite element results and the available analytical solutions.     

锦州油田无碱二元复合驱实验研究

针对锦州油田的条件及开采现状,进行了α烯烃磺酸盐类表面活性剂HDS及SNF聚合物组成的二元复合体系（SIP）提高采收率的室内研究。考查了HDS表面活性剂的界面张力特性以及吸附特征;进行了二元复合体系的界面张力、表观黏度及岩心驱替等实验。结果表明：HDS表面活性剂油水平衡界面张力可以降低到超低数量级（10mN／m）,吸附损失小（0．2％浓度HDS≤2．0mg／g）;二元复合体系油水平衡界面张力也能达到超低;黏度保持率高（≥90％）,配伍性好,相对水驱提高采收率20％以上。故HDS表面活性剂是性能优良的表面活性剂,HDS与SNF聚合物组成的无碱二元复合体系能大大提高锦州油田的采收率,无碱二元复合驱是适合锦州油田开发的新技术。     

2012年7月27日陕北佳县特大暴雨天气的成因

利用常规高低空气象观测资料、地面逐小时降水、物理量、NCEP再分析资料和卫星云图,对2012年7月27日发生在陕北佳县的一次特大暴雨天气进行诊断分析,结果表明：暴雨前期副热带高压较强,当西风带的冷空气与副热带高压西北侧的西南暖湿气流交汇时,触发对流产生;低层700 hPa西南气流、850 hPa东南气流为特大暴雨提供了比较充沛的水汽;大气低层存在大量不稳定能量;高空200 hPa陕西北部位于浅槽的前部、急流入口区的右侧,存在正涡度平流,这一区域有强烈的辐散,提供了较强的上升运动,是特大暴雨产生的主要机制;在卫星云图上表现为一个水平尺度为200~400km、云顶亮温最低为-60℃,生命史为14 h的中-α尺度对流云团。     

马氏珠母贝α2-巨球蛋白受体结合区酵母双杂交系统的构建及自激活检测

【目的】构建马氏珠母贝(Pinctada martensii)酵母双杂交文库及α2-巨球蛋白受体结合区诱饵载体,检测其在酵母细胞中的自激活作用。【方法】利用CLONTECH SMART技术及酵母体内同源重组的方法构建马氏珠母贝酵母双杂交cDNA文库;将α2-巨球蛋白受体结合区克隆至pGADT7载体,并转化AH109酵母感受态细胞,检测自激活作用。【结果与结论】酵母双杂交文库容量为1.11×107克隆/mL,重组率大于90%;菌落PCR结果显示,插入片段长度均在500bp以上;诱饵质粒成功转化至AH109菌株,且无自激活性,符合文库构建指标,可用于文库筛选。