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Muramatsu, H.

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Readout of X-ray Pulses from a Single-pixel TES Microcalorimeter with Microwave Multiplexer Based on SQUIDs Directly Coupled to Resonators

We have first demonstrated the cooperation between an X-ray TES and a directly coupled microwave SQUID multiplexer (D-coup. MW-Mux) in which SQUIDs are directly coupled to resonators. Using D-coup. MW-Mux, we successfully detected the X-ray pulses from a single-pixel TES and evaluated the energy resolution of 11.8 eV FWHM at 5.9 keV. We found this preliminary energy resolution is attributed to non-optimum bias point of the present TES, which can be improved by the future reduction of readout noise.

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Amplitude analyses of the decays χ c1 →ηπ⁺π⁻ and χ c1 →η'π⁺π⁻

Using a data sample of 2.59×10⁷ ψ(2S) decays obtained with the CLEO-c detector, we perform amplitude analyses of the complementary decay chains ψ(2S)→γχ c1 ; χ c1 →ηπ⁺π⁻ and ψ(2S)→γχ c1 ; χ c1 →η'π⁺π⁻. We find evidence for an exotic P-wave η'π amplitude, which, if interpreted as a resonance, would have parameters consistent with the π₁(1600) state reported in other production mechanisms. We also make the first observation of the decay a₀(980)→η'π and measure the ratio of branching fractions B(a₀(980)→η'π)/B(a₀(980)→ηπ)=0.064±0.014±0.014. The ππ spectrum produced with a recoiling η is compared to that with η' recoil.

Adams, G. S.↗

Studies of D⁺→{η',η,Φ}e⁺ν e

We report the first observation of the decay D⁺→η'e⁺ν e in two analyses, which combined provide a branching fraction of B(D⁺→η'e⁺ν e )=(2.16±0.53±0.07)×10⁻⁴. We also provide an improved measurement of B(D⁺→ηe⁺ν e )=(11.4±0.9±0.4)×10⁻⁴, provide the first form factor measurement, and set the improved upper limit B(D⁺→Φe⁺ν e )<0.9×10⁻⁴ (90%C.L.).

Yelton, J.↗

Evaluation of the production and the destruction of ozone in the lower atmosphere

Observed surface ozone mixing ratio X(sub ob) is partitioned into two parts; X(sub tr), transported from the free troposphere and X(sub ch), chemically produced or destructed in the boundary layer. X(sub tr) is estimated from the ozone concentration in the free troposphere and the wind speed. The ozone in the free troposphere estimated from surface ozone observations is consistent with that of ozonesonde data. X(sub ch) is obtained from the difference between X(sub ob) and X(sub tr). X(sub tr) increases with wind speed, while X(sub ch) shows maximum at hourly wind speed of 1-2 m/s in the daytime. Contribution of X(sub tr) to X(sub ob) is larger than X(sub ch) except for a short period in summer. X(sub ch) is positive for April-October, but X(sub ch) can be negative in winter, showing the net chemical destruction in the boundary layer. X(sub ch) increases linearly with solar radiation, and is negative for daily global solar radiation below 8 MJ/sq m, which is about equal to the monthly mean in winter.

Muramatsu, H.↗

Intrusion process of stratospheric ozone into the troposphere over Japan

The stratospheric-tropospheric exchanges play an important role in determining the distribution and residence time of ozone, aerosol and other substances in the stratosphere and troposphere. The ozone transport is estimated from the stratosphere into the troposphere by so-called tropopause folding event associated with the polar front jet stream. It is shown that in winter ozone transport occurs mainly in the region to the north of Japan in Asia. The ozone transport rate is estimated. Vertical velocity was estimated by marking the air parcel of an observation aircraft and tracking is on the isentropic surface.

Muramatsu, H.↗

Observation of atmospheric minor constituents by FTIR at Syowa Station, Antarctica

As a part of the Antarctic MAP activity, a ground-based spectroscopic observation of atmospheric infrared transmission was started at Syowa station (69 deg 00'S, 39 deg 35'E) in March 24, 1983. Observations of sunlight as a radiation source were made with a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer having a maximum path difference of 80 mm and an apodized FWHM resolution of approx. 0.12/cm. In routine operation through the year, the resolution of approx. 0.8/cm was applied for economy of data-processing time. The 408 spectra for 72 days were obtained in about 10 months until January 23, 1984. From the absorption features revealed in the spectra over the wave number range of 500 to 7500/cm, a preliminary estimate of N202 gamma sub 1 band absorption was attempted. An apparent transmittance was defined at the wave number 2576/cm, where the absorption by N20 molecules affected the observed intensity strongly. A ray-tracing technique and a line-by-line calculation with a model atmosphere and the AFGL atmospheric absorption line parameters compilation were applied to the calculation of the synthetic spectra.

Makino, Y.↗

Gas-chromatographic measurements of atmospheric CF2Cl2, CFCl3 and N2O in Antarctica

Stratospheric ozone is produced photochemically and destroyed by reactions with such minor constituents as O, NOx, HOx, and ClOx. Chlorofluoromethanes (CF2Cl2 and CFCl3) and dinitrogen oxide (NwO) are considered as major sources of the stratospheric ClOx and NOx, respectively. It is well known that CF2Cl2 and CFCl3 are released only by man's activities, and are being accumulated in the troposphere. In order to assess the influence of these compounds on the natural ozone balance these gases have been measured over Japan since 1978. Measurements of Antarctic air samples are also indispensable to understanding the global distributions of these gases, because most CF2Cl2 and CFCl3 have been released in the Northern Hemisphere. Antarctic air samples were obtained by the 23rd, 24th and 25th Japanese Antarctic Research Expeditions, and analyzed by a gas-chromatographic method using an electron capture detector. Three experimental results were obtained: (1) latitudinal distribution of these gases from Tokyo to Syowa Station (69.0 deg S, 39.6 deg E), (2) time trends at Syowa Station, and (3) vertical distributions over Syowa Station. Results are reported.

Hirota, H.↗