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XUV interferometry using high-order harmonics: Application to plasma diagnostics

In this paper, we present and compare the two different XUV interferometric techniques using high-order harmonics that have been developed so far. The first scheme is based on the interference between two spatially separated phase-locked harmonic sources while the second uses two temporally separated harmonic sources. These techniques have been applied to plasma diagnostics in feasibility experime

Stable carbon isotope composition of terrestrial leaves: inter- and intraspecies variability, cellulose and whole-leaf tissue difference, and potential for climate reconstruction

Stable carbon isotope analysis of terrestrial plant leaves preserved in Quaternary lake sediments has the potential to provide high-resolution reconstructions of past climatic conditions. Preferably, delta(13)C measurements should be made on a single leaf component, e.g. cellulose, but this approach is often precluded by limited leaf availability. Previous work suggests that reliable palaeoclimati

Polymer electrolyte membranes by in situ polymerization of poly(ethylene carbonate-co-ethylene oxide) macromonomers in blends with poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)

Salt-containing membranes based on polymethacrylates having poly(ethylene carbonate-co-ethylene oxide) side chains, as well as their blends with poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP), have been studied. Self-supportive ion conductive membranes were prepared by casting films of methacrylate functional poly(ethylene carbonate-co-ethylene oxide) macromonomers containing lithium

Med Bibeln som bekännelse och bekymmer. Bibelsynsfrågan i Svenska Missionsförbundet 1917-1942 med särskild hänsyn till Missionsskolan och samfundsledningen.

Popular Abstract in Swedish Bibelsynsfrågor har alltid vållat heta debatter. Svenska Missionsförbundet (SMF) utgör inget undantag från den regeln. Där kom bibelsynen att diskuteras med en intensitet som fick tre bibellärare i följd att sluta vid Missionsskolan på Lidingö (där SMF:s blivande pastorer och missionärer utbildades) och lämna samfundet. På den så kallade "Valhallanatten" 1926 diskuteradThis thesis examines to what extent the issue of the views of the Bible was discussed within the Mission Covenant Church of Sweden (MCCS) during the period of 1917-1942, and if there were any conscious and decisive choices of direction concerning this issue, in spite of the fact that the MCCS has no established views of the Bible. In an introductory chapter, the views of the Bible of the great MC

Redox control of exocytosis - Regulatory role of NADPH, thioredoxin, and glutaredoxin

Cellular redox state is an important metabolic variable, influencing many aspects of cell function like growth, apoptosis, and reductive biosynthesis. In this report, we identify NADPH as a candidate signaling molecule for exocytosis in neuroendocrine cells. In pancreatic beta-cells, glucose acutely raised the NADPH-to-NADP(+) ratio and stimulated insulin release in parallel. Furthermore, intracel

Complications and quality of life following urinary diversion after cystectomy

bjective: The aim of this review is to outline specific surgical complications, metabolic consequences and quality of life (QOL) following urinary diversion in patients undergoing radical cystectomy. Methods: Based on a comprehensive literature search (MEDLINE) the published knowledge on urinary diversion was examined regarding the research question with an emphasis on contemporary cystectomy se

Contribution of main causes of death to social inequalities in mortality in the whole population of Scania, Sweden

Background: To more efficiently reduce social inequalities in mortality, it is important to establish which causes of death contribute the most to socioeconomic mortality differentials. Few studies have investigated which diseases contribute to existing socioeconomic mortality differences in specific age groups and none were in samples of the whole population, where selection bias is minimized. Th

Abnormal angiogenesis but intact hematopoietic potential in TGF-beta type I receptor-deficient mice

Deletion of the transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-beta1) gene in mice has previously suggested that it regulates both hematopoiesis and angiogenesis. To define the function of TGF-beta more precisely, we inactivated the TGF-beta type I receptor (T beta RI) gene by gene targeting. Mice lacking T beta RI die at midgestation, exhibiting severe defects in vascular development of the yolk sac and p

E-learning in project management using simulation models: a case study based on the replication of an experiment

Current e-learning systems are increasing their importance in higher education. However, the state of the art of e-learning applications, besides the state of the practice, does not achieve the level of interactivity that current learning theories advocate. In this paper, the possibility of enhancing e-learning systems to achieve deep learning has been studied by replicating an experiment in which

Day and night variation in ambulatory blood pressure in type 1 diabetes mellitus with nephropathy and autonomic neuropathy

The objective was to study ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate variability between day and night in patients with type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus with different degrees of diabetic nephropathy, and to evaluate the influence of autonomic neuropathy and type of antihypertensive treatment. Twenty type 1 diabetic patients with diabetic nephropathy and antihypertensive treatment were

Spontaneous vesicle formation in a block copolymer system

We have investigated the formation of vesicles in the binary system of a triblock copolymer of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and poly(propylene oxide) (PPO) with the average composition EO5PO68EO5 in water. Vesicles are formed when a solution of unimers is heated into a two-phase region where, at equilibrium, a concentrated lamellar phase coexists with a dilute solution of unimers. The vesicles were

Ethanol from Softwood - Process Development Based on Steam Pretreatment and SSF

Popular Abstract in Swedish Denna avhandling handlar om hur bränsleetanol kan produceras från barrved för att användas som ersättning för bensin. Den största fördelen med detta är att genom att använda etanol tillverkad av råmaterial från växtriket ökar vi inte växthuseffekten. Den koldioxid som frigörs vid förbränningen av etanolen tas åter upp av växtligheten och vi får ett slutet kretslopp. AndFuel ethanol can be produced from lignocellulosics by the enzymatic hydrolysis process, which consists of a pretreatment step prior to hydrolysis, followed by fermentation and finally refining. This thesis deals with the development of the enzymatic process using softwood as raw material. The focus has not only been on how to obtain high yields, but also on how to solve problems, which can arise i