We study resolution of tame cyclic quotient singularities on arithmetic surfaces, and use it to prove that for any subgroup H ⊆ (Z/pZ)×/{±1} the map XH(p) = X1(p)/H → X0(p) induces an injection Φ(JH(p)) → Φ(J0(p)) on mod p component groups, with image equal to that of H in Φ(J0(p)) when the latter is viewed as a quotient of the cyclic group (Z/pZ)×/{±1}. In particular, Φ(JH(p)) is always Eisens...

Herein, we report a simple and inexpensive way for the fabrication of an ultramicroelectrode and present its characterization by electrochemical techniques. The fabrication of polyaniline UME involves only two steps: modification of a gold (Au) electrode by self assembled monolayers (SAM) and then electrodeposition of polyaniline film on this thiol-coated Au electrode by using cyclic voltammetr...

Nickel-base superalloys have become the key materials of hot-end components in the aeroengines over the past several decades. Nickelbase superalloys are easy to produce thermo-mechanical fatigue (TMF) behavior when withstanding the combined effects of high temperature, creep, oxidation, mechanical stress and thermal stress. The occurrence of TMF seriously affects the normal service for hot-end ...

A European campaign of ground-based radar, lidar and optical measurements was carried out during the winter of 1996/1997 (28 December±2 February) to study lee waves in the northern part of Scandinavia. The participants operated ozone lidars, backscatter lidars and MST radars at ALOMAR/Andoya and Esrange/Kiruna, and an ALIS imaging system in Kiruna. The Andoya site was generally windward of the ...

OBJECTIVES To determine the combined effect of fatigue cyclic loading and thermocycling (CLTC) on the shear bond strength (SBS) of a resin cement to zirconia surfaces that were previously air-abraded with aluminum oxide (Al2O3) particles at different pressures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seventy-two cuboid zirconia specimens were prepared and randomly assigned to 3 groups according to the air-abra...

The long-term success of a total joint replacement can be undermined by loosening of the implant, generation of wear debris or a combination of both factors. In the present study the influence of the surface morphologies of the bone and cement mantle on loosening of cemented total joint replacements (THJRs) and development of wear debris were studied. Model cemented THJR specimens were prepared...

Little is known about the ability of peptide-coated surfaces to influence cell responses in vivo. Many studies have demonstrated that peptide-modified surfaces influence cell responses in vitro. Integrins, which bind specifically short peptide sequences, are responsible for these cell responses. In this way, information can be transmitted to the nucleus through several cytoplasmic signaling pat...

To reduce maintenance workers’ dose rate caused by activated dust adhering to the ITER blanket remote handling system (BRHS), dust must be removed from BRHS surfaces. Dust that adheres to the top surface of the BRHS rail from cyclic loading of the vehicle manipulator is considered to be the most difficult dust to remove. Dust removal experiments were conducted to simulate the materials, conditi...

Germanium is well-known for its good electronic properties, but also for the poor passivationquality of its natural or thermally-grown oxide layer. The robust passivation of Ge surfaces isthus a crucial step on the way to its integration in electronics at nanoscale. Before passivation,the natural oxide layer must be removed from the surface. Different methods wereinvestigate...

Gas-phase modification of glassy carbon (GC) was investigated in an attempt to make a C-H-terminated surface that is resistant to oxidation. By using a hot filament technique, hydrogen radicals were generated from a flow of hydrogen gas, and then the radicals attacked glassy carbon electrode surfaces. The modified glassy carbon surfaces were characterized first by X-ray photoelectron spectrosco...