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A letter from Mou Zuoyun to Dr. Edward Steitz (January 20, 1979)
No full textThis is a copy of a letter sent from Mou Zuoyun (牟作云), Springfield College grad of 1947 and, at the time, head of the All-China Federation and the Chinese National Basketball teams, dated January 20, 1979. In the letter he talks a bit about his father-in-law, John Ma (Ma Yuehan) and apologizes for not being about to arrange a visit to China for the Springfield College Men's Basketball team for this year.Mou Zouyun (牟作云) was born in 1913 in Wuqing district, Tianjin. In 1934, while he was still in high school, Mou was selected to Chinese National Basketball team for the 10st Far East Asian Olympic Games. Mou had a nickname “Mo Zhe Yun”, which means, “touch the clouds”. Mou also participated in track and field in Far East Asian Games in 1934. Later in 1934, He was admitted to Beiping Normal University under Shouyi Dong and became one of the “Five Tigers”. The “Five Tigers” won the National Championships in China, and the players, including Mou, became members of the Chinese National Basketball Team in 1936 Berlin Olympic games.
Mou married John Ma’s second daughter, Ma Peilun, in April 1944. He then came to Springfield College for a two-year graduate program along with Ma Qiwei, John Ma’s son, in June 1946. While here, he was known as James (Jimmy) T. Y. Mao. Mr. Mou received a Bachelor degree from Springfield College in 1947. Mr. Mou expected to continue his graduate program, when he was appointed as the basketball coach of Chinese Olympic team for the 1948 Olympic, so he had to cut off his graduate study and return to China to take up his role in June 1947.
Mou is regarded as a pioneer of professional basketball of the People’s Republic of China. In recognition for his achievement, Mou was conferred the title of Lifetime Honorary President of the Asian Basketball Association and was made appointed a lifetime Honorary Committee position on FIBA. The championship title of the Chinese Basketball Association League was named as “Mou Zuoyun Cup” in 2005. And he was praised by Yao Ming in his induction speech to the Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony in 2016.
Mou passed away in 2007.
For biographical information on Edward S. Steitz, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/110
Terahertz hyper-Raman time-domain spectroscopy of gallium selenide and its application in terahertz detection
No full textWe report the observation of Terahertz (THz) hyper-Raman generation in a gallium selenide crystal. This nonlinear optical process derives from the four- and five-wave-mixing of femtosecond optical pulses and intense, subps, broadband terahertz pulses. The wavelength spectrum of the resulting signal displays two pronounced frequency sidebands close to the optical second-harmonic central frequency 2 ω L, where ωL is the optical central frequency of the fundamental beam. The two sidebands develop around the central frequency at the (anti-) Stokes side of ω s, a = 2 ω L ω T, where ωT is the THz central frequency. This nonlinear optical process is used for the coherent detection of intense and broadband terahertz waves. The proposed technique shows a good linear response of up to 90 kV/cm and a better efficiency in detecting the lowest terahertz frequencies, as compared to the standard electro-optic sampling performed in two different nonlinear crystals
Solid-State NMR Determination of Protein Secondary Structure
No full textThis work focused on developing solid-state NMR pulse sequence to determine the protein secondary structure. Chapter 1 gives a basic view of using solid-state NMR to obtain the structure information. The main thesis was discussed in four parts: Ch.2: R-TOBSY: isotropic polarization transfer in biological solids. Ch.3: MCSP: Multiple Chemical Shift Precession for selective polarization transfer. Ch.4: psi angle determination: using correlation between C' CSA and Ca−Ha tensors.
Ch.5: CONGEE: Correlation Of Non-Gamma Encoded Experiment.
Each part is self-contained. The successful experiments of R-TOBSY (Chapter 2) and MCSP (Chapter3) in biological solids provide a crucial step for the psi angle determination in Chapter 4 and Chapter 5. Chapter 4~5 discussed the spin physics of the RACO experiment originally introduced by Ishii and co-workers in 1996. Through the analytical analysis, the optimal RACO experiment was designed and was employed for determination of the dihedral angles of L-alanine and DL-NAV. Brief conclusion and outlook were summarized in chapter 6.Chapter 1 Structure Determination by Solid-State NMR 1
1.1 Solid-State NMR versus Solution-State NMR 1
1.2 Pulse Sequence in Static Solid-State NMR 2
1.3 Magic Angle Spinning (MAS) 3
1.4 Pulse Sequence under MAS 4
1.5 Structure Information Determined by SSNMR 4
1.5.1 Chemical-shift based conformation determination 4
1.5.2 Distance constraints 5
1.5.3 Angular constraints 5
1.6 Summary 9
Chapter 2 R-TOBSY without proton decoupling 13
2.1 Introduction 13
2.2 Brief Review of TOBSY-Like Sequences 14
2.3 Simulations on No Decoupling R-TOBSY 16
2.4 Experimental 19
2.4.1 Sample preparation 19
2.4.2 Solid-state NMR 19
2.5 Results and Discussion 20
2.6 Conclusion 24
Chapter 3 Selective Polarization Transfer Based on
Multiple Chemical Shift Precession 28
3.1 Introduction 28
3.2 Theory 29
3.2.1 Two-spin system 29
3.2.2 Three-spin system 32
3.3 Experimental 32
3.4 Results and Discussion 34
Chapter 4 Psi Angle Determination by RACO 42
4.1 Introduction 42
4.2 Theory 43
4.2.1 Correlation analysis 44
4.2.2 Numerical simulations 46
4.2.3 General consideration 47
4.2.4 Sensitivity to Psi angle 52
4.2.5 Experimental consideration 53
4.3 Experimental 54
4.3.1 Sample preparation 54
4.3.2 NMR experiments 54
4.3.3 Numerical simulations 55
4.3.4 Data process 56
4.4 Results 56
4.4.1 1D spectra 56
4.4.2 2D spectra 56
Chapter 5 Correlations of Non-Gamma Encoded Experiments 62
5.1 Introduction 62
5.2 Correlation Analysis 63
5.3 Rotor-phase Encoded Experiments 68
5.4 Magnetization-Phase Encoded Experiments 76
5.5 Discussion of Rotor-Phase Encoded and Magnetization
Encoded Experiments 79
5.6 Supercycle-Phase Encoded Experiments 82
Chapter 6 Conclusions and Outlook 8
Pedoman Penyusunan Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
No full textMemorandum of Understanding (MoU)merupakan nota kesepahaman dari para pihak sebelum memulai suatu kerjasama yang diwujudkan dalam bentuk perjanjian. Untuk dapat melakukan MoU secara baik, diperlukan suatu teori yang dapat diajarkan di dunia akademik. Buku ini selain mengajak para pembaca untuk mengetahui teori, juga diajak mengetahui cara penyusunan MoU dari contoh draft yang telah disediakan
Mou Zongsan: la traduzione delle Diciannove Lezioni e il circolo ermeneutico
No full textLa presente discussione offre il primo inquadramento in lingua italiana del pensiero del filosofo cinese Mou Zongsan. Si presenta la prima traduzione in inglese delle sue rinomate "Diciannove lezioni", così come l'impatto e la rilevanza di tale opera. In particolare, la discussione si concentra sul concetto di universale concreto che Mou attribuisce al pensiero cinese, in opposizione all'universale astratto di cui il pensiero occidentale sarebbe foriero
Nanostructure and Chemistry in Confined Spaces (3/3)
No full textProject Serial No.: NSC 92-2113-M-002-005
Project Term: 8/1/2003--7/31/2004 (third year)
Principal Investigators:
Chung-Yuan Mou, Dept. of Chemistry & CCMR, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Shang-Bin Liu, IAMS, Academia Sinica, Taiwan
John S. Tse, SIMS, National Research Council, Canada
John A. Ripmeester, SIMS, National Research Council, Canada
Yu Wang, Dept. of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Abstract
The objective of this three-year research
proposal is to adopt a multi-disciplinary
approach combining theoretical and
experimental probes to study chemistry in
confined spaces, especially in the nanometer
scale. Recent developments in the synthesis
of mesoporous aluminosilicates provide a
unique opportunity to exploit nanopores as
chemical vessels. The uniform mesoporous
materials, such as M41S, SBA etc. with a
controllable narrow pore size distribution are
ideal media for the study of structure and
properties on the nanoscale. The
amalgamation of complementary research
expertise from the Canadian and Taiwan
scientists is a key element for the success of
the proposed research. Three independent but
closely related projects are proposed:
(A) Phase Transformations in Nano-channels:
Ga Confined in MCM-41.
(B) Structure and Luminescence of Quantum
Confined Semiconductors: Surface
Structure and Its Defects.
(C) Implementation, Development and
Application of Hyperpolarized Xenon on
the Physical-Chemical Properties of
Porous Materials.
(D) Study dynamics of supercooled confined
water by Neutron scattering.(QENS)
The outcome of this research should be beneficial to the fabrication, formation
mechanism and future applications of the
novel nano-scaled electrical-optical devices.
Furthermore, the development and
fabrication of HP-129 Xe should not only
useful for characterizing properties of surface
modified/functionalized porous materials but
also facilitates future syntheses and
applications of novel nanostructured
materials with engineered properties
A new THz-Pump / Second Harmonic Probe experimental setup: characterizations and first results
No full textA new source of high-power broadband THz radiation has been built in Naples, Italy. The source is based on twocolours mixing of ultrashort femtosecond light pulses. The source can deliver THz frequencies in the range 0.1-30 THz, with pulses of sub-picosecond time duration and having a peak electric field amplitude as high as 1 MV/cm. A characterization of the source is given in this work together with an overview of the preliminary experiments of THzcontrolled excitations in solids
Memoranda of Understanding (MoU): generic and syntactic aspects
No full textThis chapter focuses on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the academic setting, a genre that has hardly been studied so far. The MoU, also named Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), is a bilateral or multilateral agreement signed between institutions (universities, departments etc.) which – in consideration of its nature as a binding formal agreement – qualifies as one of many realizations of the (macro-)genre of contracts. In particular, the study presented here deals with Memoranda of Understanding signed for academic purposes by Anglophone universities (United Kingdom, U.S.A., Australia) with international partners, and has the ultimate purpose of verifying whether MoUs can actually be considered as a variation on the macro-genre of contracts. To this end, this study first of all identifies structural similarities and differences between the MoU and the macro-genre to which it can be thought to belong, i.e. the contract. Therefore it describes the generic structure of MoUs, the rhetorical moves they feature and the distinctive rhetorical patterns characterizing each of such moves, as well as their lexical and syntactic realizations. This makes it possible to pinpoint those aspects that this (micro-)genre shares with contracts, and identify and categorize those in which it differs from them. Then, from the rhetorical/cognitive level the analysis goes on to examine linguistic realizations, and makes recourse to comparison
in order to ascertain which distinctive features the MoU shares with
the standard contract. Findings highlight the variability that can be
observed within the macro-genre of contracts, connected with the
need to accommodate the different rhetorical and practical exigencies
of the discourse communities involved. The analysis also provides
an opportunity for considerations on variation within macrogenres,
such as contracts, and the impact of hybridization.
The methodological approach adopted in this work relies on the
existing literature on contracts, so far not extensive and it makes use of genre theoretical and genre
analytical tools developed in research on specialized discourse and
professional communication, as this perspective offers a complementary
analytical perspective focused on the textual realisation of the
rhetorical moves identified
Mou Zongsan and Martin Heidegger: Reopening a Debate on Ontology and Ethics
No full textIn this paper I investigate differences and similarities in the
definitions of human being and human essence as proposed by two of the most
influential thinkers of 20th-century world philosophy, namely Mou Zongsan and
Martin Heidegger. I first examine a number of interpretations put forth by
scholars that assess the philosophical compatibility of the thought of the two
philosophers. Each of these assessments tend to agree that they are incompatible
with each other based on what they perceive as an absolute distance between
Mou’s and Heidegger’s ways of thinking. Although these studies are pioneering
and show an in-depth understanding of Mou’s thought, none demonstrate a
correct understanding of Heidegger’s philosophy. Therefore, I will attempt to
demonstrate that, despite their differences, the ontological and ethical theses of
Mou and Heidegger have several striking points of contact. I will also put forth
the claim that Heidegger’s post-turn philosophy is more compatible with Mou’s
philosophy than Kant’s system
Broadband Terahertz Spectroscopy of Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids
No full textIonic liquids are liquid salts at ambient temperature composed of organic cations and organic/inorganic anions. Outstanding physical and chemical properties of ionic liquids lead to increasing application in scientific and industrial field. Ionic liquids have been already investigated by different spectroscopic techniques, including terahertz (THz) time-domain spectroscopy. The usual THz frequency range extends up to 2-3 THz, a relatively narrow band, which can only show the intermolecular vibrational modes. Here, we report about broadband THz spectroscopy of ionic liquids up to 13 THz. Bandwidth of intermolecular absorption band presents an unexpected behavior and strong sharp intramolecular absorptions are shown. In addition, we found violation of the approximation of harmonic oscillator used to predict the peak shift of intermolecular absorption band
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