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- Abercrombie, Daniel, et al.
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Dark Matter benchmark models for early LHC Run-2 Searches : Report of the ATLAS/CMS Dark Matter Forum
- 2020
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In: Physics of the Dark Universe. - : Elsevier BV. - 2212-6864. ; 27
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This document is the final report of the ATLAS-CMS Dark Matter Forum, a forum organized by the ATLAS and CMS collaborations with the participation of experts on theories of Dark Matter, to select a minimal basis set of dark matter simplified models that should support the design of the early LHC Run-2 searches. A prioritized, compact set of benchmark models is proposed, accompanied by studies of the parameter space of these models and a repository of generator implementations. This report also addresses how to apply the Effective Field Theory formalism for collider searches and present the results of such interpretations.
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- Chen, Zhi, et al.
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Large-Area Crystalline Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework Thin Films
- 2021
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In: Angewandte Chemie International Edition. - : Wiley. - 1433-7851 .- 1521-3773. ; 60:25, s. 14124-14130
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- We report that continuous MOF films with highly controlled thickness (from 44 to 5100 nm) can be deposited over length scales greater than 80 centimeters by a facile, fast, and cost-effective spray-coating method. Such success relies on our discovery of unprecedented perfectly dispersed colloidal solutions consisting of amorphous MOF nanoparticles, which we adopted as precursors that readily converted to the crystalline films upon low-temperature in situ heating. The colloidal solutions allow for the fabrication of compact and uniform MOF films on a great deal of substrates such as fluorine-doped tin oxide, glass, SiO2, Al2O3, Si, Cu, and even flexible polycarbonate, widening their technological applications where substrates are essential. Despite the present work focuses on the fabrication of uniform cobalt-(2-methylimidazole)2 and zinc-(2-methylimidazole)2 films, our findings mark a great possibility in producing other high-quality MOF thin films on a large scale.
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- Andreoni, I., et al.
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Follow Up of GW170817 and Its Electromagnetic Counterpart by Australian-Led Observing Programmes
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In: Publications Astronomical Society of Australia. - : Cambridge University Press (CUP). - 1323-3580 .- 1448-6083. ; 34
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The discovery of the first electromagnetic counterpart to a gravitational wave signal has generated follow-up observations by over 50 facilities world-wide, ushering in the new era of multi-messenger astronomy. In this paper, we present follow-up observations of the gravitational wave event GW170817 and its electromagnetic counterpart SSS17a/DLT17ck (IAU label AT2017gfo) by 14 Australian telescopes and partner observatories as part of Australian-based and Australian-led research programs. We report early- to late-time multi-wavelength observations, including optical imaging and spectroscopy, mid-infrared imaging, radio imaging, and searches for fast radio bursts. Our optical spectra reveal that the transient source emission cooled from approximately 6 400 K to 2 100 K over a 7-d period and produced no significant optical emission lines. The spectral profiles, cooling rate, and photometric light curves are consistent with the expected outburst and subsequent processes of a binary neutron star merger. Star formation in the host galaxy probably ceased at least a Gyr ago, although there is evidence for a galaxy merger. Binary pulsars with short (100 Myr) decay times are therefore unlikely progenitors, but pulsars like PSR B1534+12 with its 2.7 Gyr coalescence time could produce such a merger. The displacement (similar to 2.2 kpc) of the binary star system from the centre of the main galaxy is not unusual for stars in the host galaxy or stars originating in the merging galaxy, and therefore any constraints on the kick velocity imparted to the progenitor are poor.
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- Cong, Rihong, et al.
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Syntheses, Structure, and Luminescent Properties of Novel Hydrated Rare Earth Borates Ln(2)B(6)O(10)(OH)(4)center dot H(2)O (Ln = Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Dy, Ho, and Y)
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In: Inorganic Chemistry. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 0020-1669 .- 1520-510X. ; 50:5, s. 1767-1774
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Ln(2)B(6)O(10)(OH)(4)center dot H(2)O (Ln = Pr, Nd, Sm-Gd, Dy, Ho, and Y), a new series of hydrated rare earth borates, have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. A single crystal of Nd analogue was used for the structure determination by X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with lattice constants a = 21.756(4), b = 4.3671(9), c = 12.192(2) angstrom, and beta = 108.29(3)degrees. The other compounds are isostructural to Nd(2)B(6)O(10)(OH)(4)center dot H(2)O. The fundamental building block (FBB) of the polyborate anion in this structure is a three-membered ring [B(3)O(6)(OH)(2)](5-). The FBBs are connected by sharing oxygen atoms forming an infinite [B(3)O(5)(OH)(2)](3-) chain, and the chains are linked by hydrogen bonds, establishing a two-dimensional (2-D) [B(610)(OH)(4)center dot H(2)O](6-) layer. The 2-D borate layers are thus interconnected by Ln(3+) ions to form the complex three-dimensional structure. Ln(2)B(6)O(10)(OH)(4)center dot H(2)O dehydrates stepwise, giving rise to two new intermediate compounds Ln(2)B(6)O(10)(OH)(4) and Ln(2)B(6)O(11) (OH)(2). The investigation on the luminescent properties of Gd(2-2x)Eu(2x)B(6)O(10)(OH)(4)center dot H(2)O (x = 0.01-1.00) shows a high efficiency of Eu(3+) f-f transitions and the existence of the energy transfer process from Gd(3+) to Eu(3+). Eu(2)B(6)O(10)(OH)(4)center dot H(2)O and its two dehydrated products, Eu(2)B(6)O(10)(OH)(4) and Eu(2)B(6)O(11)(OH)(2), present the strongest emission peak at 620 nm ((5)D(0) -> (7)F(2) transition), which may be potential red phosphors.
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- Li, Kailun, et al.
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Crack suppression in additively manufactured tungsten by introducing secondary-phase nanoparticles into the matrix
- 2019
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In: International journal of refractory metals & hard materials. - : Elsevier BV. - 0263-4368. ; 79, s. 158-163
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- In this study, an effective strategy was developed to suppress cracking by introducing secondary-phase ZrC nanoparticles into a tungsten (W) matrix. Pure W and W-0.5wt%ZrC bulks were additively manufactured via the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technique, and their cracking behaviour was compared. It was observed that the crack density of W-ZrC was reduced by 88.7% compared with that of pure W. The grains in W-ZrC were obviously refined compared with the grains in pure W, which significantly increased the cracking resistance. In addition, ZrC diminished the oxygen impurities, further increasing the cracking resistance. This study provides a promising strategy for the additive manufacturing of high-quality W by introducing secondary-phase nanoparticles into the metal matrix.
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- Lo, Sheng-Han, et al.
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Rapid desolvation-triggered domino lattice rearrangement in a metal-organic framework
- 2020
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In: Nature Chemistry. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1755-4330 .- 1755-4349. ; 12:1, s. 90-97
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Topological transitions between considerably different phases typically require harsh conditions to collectively break chemical bonds and overcome the stress caused to the original structure by altering its correlated bond environment. In this work we present a case system that can achieve rapid rearrangement of the whole lattice of a metal-organic framework through a domino alteration of the bond connectivity under mild conditions. The system transforms from a disordered metal-organic framework with low porosity to a highly porous and crystalline isomer within 40s following activation (solvent exchange and desolvation), resulting in a substantial increase in surface area from 725 to 2,749m(2)g(-1). Spectroscopic measurements show that this counter-intuitive lattice rearrangement involves a metastable intermediate that results from solvent removal on coordinatively unsaturated metal sites. This disordered-crystalline switch between two topological distinct metal-organic frameworks is shown to be reversible over four cycles through activation and reimmersion in polar solvents. A disordered metal-organic framework converts into a more porous, crystalline phase within 40s following solvent exchange and desolvation. The rapid domino rearrangement of the whole lattice, which involves carboxylate migration on coordinatively unsaturated metal sites, is accompanied by a substantial increase in surface area.
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- Song, Miao, et al.
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Winter vs. summer temperature variations on the southeastern Tibetan Plateau, 1718-2005 CE
- 2021
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In: Atmospheric research. - : Elsevier BV. - 0169-8095 .- 1873-2895. ; 261
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The annual mean temperature on the Tibetan Plateau (TP) has strongly increased over the past few decades, with larger warming in winter than in summer. Whether this different amplitude of change between seasons has persisted over longer time-scales in the past remains poorly understood, limiting our understanding of the mechanisms responsible. Here, we apply multivariate regression analysis and ensemble empirical mode decomposition (EEMD) to decompose winter (T-DJF) and summer (T-JJA) temperature reconstructions over the 1718-2005 CE period for the southeastern TP to investigate similarities and differences between winter and summer temperature changes, over multiple time-scales, as well as the driving factors behind the seasonal differences. The results reveal that the T-DJF and T-JJA reconstructions were significantly correlated throughout the study period, with the magnitude of the T-DJF variations approximately six times greater than the T-JJA variations. When the two reconstructions were decomposed over multiple time-scales, it was found that the consistency between winter and summer temperature reconstructions only existed at inter-annual scale. Assessing the driving factors, the main contributions to the T-JJA and T-DJF changes at the inter-annual and inter-decadal scales appear to be mainly the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) contribution was important to T-JJA and T-DJF changes at multi-decadal scales. Furthermore, we found that orbital parameters and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) was a major contributor to the changes in T-JJA and T-DJF at centennial scales, respectively. Both the T-JJA and T-DJF have a significant long-term increasing trend since c. 1850, mainly attributed to anthropogenic forcing. The detected similarities and differences between T-DJF and T-JJA at multiple time-scales provide new perspectives on the understanding the mechanisms behind climate change on the Tibetan Plateau and even entire East Asia.
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- Van Asbroeck, Stephanie, et al.
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Lifestyle and incident dementia: A COSMIC individual participant data meta-analysis
- 2024
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In: ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA. - 1552-5260 .- 1552-5279. ; 20:6, s. 3972-3986
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- INTRODUCTIONThe LIfestyle for BRAin Health (LIBRA) index yields a dementia risk score based on modifiable lifestyle factors and is validated in Western samples. We investigated whether the association between LIBRA scores and incident dementia is moderated by geographical location or sociodemographic characteristics. METHODSWe combined data from 21 prospective cohorts across six continents (N = 31,680) and conducted cohort-specific Cox proportional hazard regression analyses in a two-step individual participant data meta-analysis. RESULTSA one-standard-deviation increase in LIBRA score was associated with a 21% higher risk for dementia. The association was stronger for Asian cohorts compared to European cohorts, and for individuals aged <= 75 years (vs older), though only within the first 5 years of follow-up. No interactions with sex, education, or socioeconomic position were observed. DISCUSSIONModifiable risk and protective factors appear relevant for dementia risk reduction across diverse geographical and sociodemographic groups. Highlights A two-step individual participant data meta-analysis was conducted. This was done at a global scale using data from 21 ethno-regionally diverse cohorts. The association between a modifiable dementia risk score and dementia was examined. The association was modified by geographical region and age at baseline. Yet, modifiable dementia risk and protective factors appear relevant in all investigated groups and regions.
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