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Optical rectification is demonstrated in (110)-cut ZnGeP(2) (ZGP) providing broadband terahertz (THz) generation. The source is compared to both GaP and GaAs over a wavelength range of 1150 nm to 1600 nm and peak-intensity range of 0.5 GW/cm(2) to 40 GW/cm(2). ZGP peak-to-peak field amplitude is larger than in the other materials due to either lower nonlinear absorption or larger second-order nonlinearity. This material is well suited for broadband THz generation across a wide range of infrared excitation wavelengths.
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A 12-year-old, FIV-positive domestic cat from rural Northland presented with diffuse and slowly progressive swellings of the vulva, tail base, head, and distal limbs. Fine needle aspirate biopsy of the subcutis revealed large numbers of pleomorphic acid fast bacteria. At necropsy, the dermis and subcutis in the affected areas were expanded by a pale yellow opaque infiltrate. Large ulcerated cutaneous swellings were present in the left maxillary area and bilaterally at the point of the jaw corresponding to the submandibular lymph nodes. Cutaneous nodules were present in the pre-auricular area. The skin of the carpi and tarsi was thickened and there was extensive hair loss, also evident over the tail base. The internal organs were normal in appearance. Histopathologically, the cutaneous swellings consisted of sheets of large foamy macrophages, macrophages, containing yellow/brown pigment and large numbers of acid-fast bacilli, that extended from the superficial dermis to the subcutis and fascia. Infiltrates of acid fast-laden macrophages were present in the liver, lung, spleen, and lymph nodes. Infection by a novel saprophytic Mycobacterium spp was considered most likely.
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A group of insertion mutants was used to define the genes of plasmid pDC5 required for the expression of mannose-resistant fimbriae. Minicell experiments identified four polypeptides (71,000, 45,000, 27,000, and 17,000 daltons) concerned with fimbrial production, the smallest of these being the fimbrial subunit. The approximate location of the structural genes encoding these polypeptides and one possible additional polypeptide not identified in minicell experiments has been established. Complementation experiments in vivo showed that these genes are arranged in more than one operon. The direction of transcription of the fimbrial genes was established by creating beta-galactosidase fusions by using the mini-Mu d1681 kanamycin resistance transposon.
