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Conferences

Characteristics of Partial Discharges on a Dielectric Surface in SF₆-N₂ Mixtures

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

X. Han, Yicheng Wang, Loucas G. Christophorou, Richard J. Van Brunt

An important tool for improving the reliability of HV-insulation systems relies on partial discharge (PD) measurements. The assessment of the insulation failure...

Analysis of the Degradation of Polyethylene in Air Using Electrical and Physical Data

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

J. C. Horwath, D. L. Schweickart, Yicheng Wang

Discharge currents and degradation of polyethylene from high dc electric field stress in air were investigated. A positive point-to-plane configuration was used...

Electron Drift Velocities and Electron Attachment Coefficients in Pure CHF₃, and its Mixtures with Argon

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Yicheng Wang, Loucas G. Christophorou, James K. Olthoff, J. K. Verbrugge

Measurements are reported of (i) the electron drift velocity in pure trifluoromethane (CHF 3) gas and in its mixtures with argon, and (ii) electron attachment...

Applications of Electron-Interaction Reference Data to the Semiconductor Industry

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Loucas G. Christophorou, James K. Olthoff

Many advanced plasma diagnostic techniques and plasma models require fundamental physical data in order to make accurate measurements or predictions...

The Formation of Abrupt n+ Doping Profiles Using Atomic Hydrogen and Sb During Si MBE

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

P E. Thompson, C Silvestre, M E. Twigg, G Jernigan, David S. Simons

Simultaneous Small Angle Neutron Scattering and Rheometric Measurements on a Dense Colloidal Silica Gel

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

H J. Hanley, Chris Muzny, B D. Butler

Advanced SEM Imaging

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

D. C. Joy, Dale Newbury

Optimizing GMR Spin Valves: The Outlook for Improved Properties

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Egelhoff, F W, P J. Chen, Cedric J. Powell, D Parks, Robert McMichael, J H. Judy, D Martien, A E. Berkowitz, J. M. Daughton

Studies of the Polymer Thin Film Glass Transition Temperature Monitored With the Complex Viscoelastic Coefficients

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Christopher C. White, Wen-Li Wu

In integrated circuit manufacturing, the gaps between metal lines are a critical parameter, and polymer films are being evaluated as materials to fill these...

Annealed Fiber: Properties and Applications

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Allen Rose, Robert J. Espejo, Rex M. Craig

High-speed widely-tunable >90 % quantum-efficiency resonant cavity enhanced p-i-n photodiodes

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

N. Biyikli, I. Kimukin, O. Ayt|r, M. Gvkkavas, G. Ulu, Richard Mirin, David H. Christensen, M. S. {Umlat}nl{umlat}, E. Vzbay

Four-Color Matrix Method for Correction of Tristimulus Colorimeters Part 2

November 20, 1998

Author(s)

Yoshihiro Ohno, Steven W. Brown

The Four-Color Method was developed to improve the accuracy of tristimulus colorimeters for measurements of color displays. It was verified that the method...

NIST Reference Spectroradiometer for Color Display Calibrations

November 20, 1998

Author(s)

Steven W. Brown, Yoshihiro Ohno

A program has recently been established at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop calibration services for color-measuring...

Sensitivity Examination of the airEXODUS Aircraft Evacuation Simulation Model

November 16, 1998

Author(s)

Richard W. Bukowski, Richard D. Peacock, Walter W. Jones

The Building and Fire Research Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been a leader in the development, application and...

Enhancing Competitiveness Via a Public Fault & Failure Data Repository

November 13, 1998

Author(s)

D Wallace

you are leading a project with managers from other company divisions and want to conduct software inspections on the code. Some managers do not believe...

Convective Accelerometer and Tilt Sensor in CMOS Technology

November 12, 1998

Author(s)

V. Milanovic, E. D. Bowen, N. H. Tea, Michael Gaitan, Mona E. Zaghloul

This paper describes a CMOS implementation of novel ID and 2D accelerometers that operate based on heat convection, requiring no solid proof mass. The devices...

Chloride Exposed RC-Structures: Chloride Ingress and Lifetime Prediction by the Hetek Model.

November 9, 1998

Author(s)

E Poulsen

Understanding the Global Attack Toolkit Using a Database of Dependent Classifiers

November 5, 1998

Author(s)

Peter M. Mell

High profile Internet web sites publish a large collection of attack scripts that we call the Global Attack Toolkit (GAT). It is a dangerous tool available to...

Condensed Phase Phenomena in Commodity Polymers Undergoing Degradation/Gasification.

November 2, 1998

Author(s)

Valeri I. Babushok, Thomas J. Ohlemiller, Takashi Kashiwagi

A series of degradation/gasification experiments has been conducted to better understand the condensed phase processes during burning of commodity polymers such...

Computed Flammability Limits of Opposed-Jet H2/O2/CO2 Diffusion Flame at Low Pressure.

November 2, 1998

Author(s)

H Bedir, H Y. Shih, J S. Tien

Comparison of the Behavior of Foams and Gels Exposed to Fire.

November 2, 1998

Author(s)

Marino DiMarzo, A M. Tafreshi

Water is the principal component of both foams and gels used as fire protection agents. The foam is expanded to several times its original liquid volume with...

Comparison of Near and Mid-Infrared Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy for the Analysis of Combustion Gases.

November 2, 1998

Author(s)

J H. Miller

Comparison of Measured Data With CFAST Predictions for the HDR T51 Wood Crib Test Series.

November 2, 1998

Author(s)

J E. Floyd, L Wolf

Clean Agent Performance on Fires Exposed to an External Energy Source.

November 2, 1998

Author(s)

Kenneth D. Steckler, William L. Grosshandler, Daniel C. Smith-Tone, P Rivers

Work carried out over the last several years has shown that there can be a significant increase in the amount of agent required to extinguish and to prevent re...

Center for the Simulation of Accidental Fires and Explosions at University of Utah: An Overview.

November 2, 1998

Author(s)

D W. Pershing, P J. Smith

Brand Propagation of Post-Earthquake Fires.

November 2, 1998

Author(s)

J P. Woycheese, P J. Pagni

Annual Conference on Fire Research: Book of Abstracts. November 2-5, 1998.

November 2, 1998

Author(s)

Kellie A. Beall

The NIST Annual Conference on Fire Research has long been the prime forum for presentation and discussion of the latest advances in the science of fire and the...

Evaluation of Fire Detection Technology for Suitability in Aircraft Cargo Compartments

November 2, 1998

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, William L. Grosshandler

NIST is assisting the FAA in its research to improve fire detection in Class C and D aircraft cargo compartments. Class C and D compartments are inaccessible in...

Laser Interferometer and Reciprocity Calibration of Accelerometers Using the NIST Super Shaker

November 1, 1998

Author(s)

Beverly F. Payne

The development of the NIST Super Shaker permits calibration of accelerometers by two independent and absolute methods on the same shaker. Minimizing the...

Exposure Systems

November 1, 1998

Author(s)

Martin Misakian

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