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Journals

Thermal Voltage Converter Calibrations Using a Quantum AC Standard

April 10, 2008

Author(s)

Thomas E. Lipe Jr., Joseph R. Kinard Jr., Yi-hua D. Tang, Samuel Benz, Charles J. Burroughs, Paul Dresselhaus

We report on the first-ever use of a quantum ac source to calibrate a thermal transfer standard as part of the NIST calibration service for such devices, with...

Direct Experimental Observation of the Goos Hanchen Shift

April 9, 2008

Author(s)

H G. Schwefel, W Kohler, Z Lu, Jingyun Fan, L Wang

We report a precise direct measurement of the Goos-Hanchen (GH) shift after one reflection off a dielectric interface coated with periodic metal stripes. The...

Multiscale Modeling of Lattice Defects in Si-Ge(001) Quantum Wells

April 9, 2008

Author(s)

B. Yang, Vinod Tewary

A computationally efficient hybrid Green¿s function (GF) technique is developed for multiscale modeling of lattice defects in a trilayer material system that...

Exciton Spectroscopy of Hexagonal BN Using Non-Resonant X-Ray Raman Scattering

April 8, 2008

Author(s)

Y Feng, J A. Soininen, A L. Ankudinov, J O. Cross, Gerald T. Seidler, A T. Macrander, J J. Rehr, Eric L. Shirley

We report non-resonant x-ray Raman scattering (XRS) measurements from hexagonal BN for transferred momentum from 2 Angstrom} -1 to 9 Angstrom} -1 along...

A z-component magneto-resistive sensor

April 8, 2008

Author(s)

Fabio C. da Silva, Sean Halloran, Lu Yuan, David P. Pappas

A thin-film sensor is described that measures the component of the magnetic field perpendicular to the plane of the substrate (also called the z-component field...

Smart and Wireless Sensor Standards for Distributed Measurements

April 7, 2008

Author(s)

Kang B. Lee

Preface: Letter from the Guest Editor for Special Issue

Development of a 60 Hz Power Standard using SNS Programmable Josephson Voltage Standards

April 7, 2008

Author(s)

Charles J. Burroughs, Samuel Benz, Paul Dresselhaus, Yonuk Chong, Bryan C. Waltrip, Thomas L. Nelson, J. Williams, D. Henderson, P. Patel, Luis Palafox, Ralf Behr

We are implementing a new standard for 60 Hz power based on precision sinusoidal reference voltages from two independent Programmable Josephson Voltage...

A Pulse-Heated Kolsky Bar Technique for Measuring Flow Stress of Metals at High Loading and Heating Rates

April 5, 2008

Author(s)

Steven P. Mates, Richard L. Rhorer, Eric P. Whitenton, Timothy J. Burns, D Basak

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed an electrical pulse-heated Kolsky Bar technique for measuring the constitutive response...

Predictive Link Trigger Mechanism for Seamless Handovers in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks

April 4, 2008

Author(s)

Sang J. Yoo, David E. Cypher, Nada T. Golmie

Effective and timely link-layer trigger mechanisms can significantly influence the handover performance. The handover process will not perform the correct...

Well Ordered Polymer Melts from Blends of Disordered Triblock Copolymer Surfactants and Functional Homopolymers

April 4, 2008

Author(s)

Vijay Tirumala, Alvin Romang, Sumit Agarwal, Eric K. Lin, J J. Watkins

Here, we report that well ordered, processible polymer melts with periodic nanostructures can be obtained in bulk quantity by simple blending of commercially...

Demonstration of a quantum controlled-NOT gate in the telecom band

April 4, 2008

Author(s)

Jun Chen, Joseph B. Altepeter, Milja Medic, Fook L. Kim, Burc Gokden, Robert Hadfield, Sae Woo Nam, Prem Kumar

We present the first quantum controlled-NOT (CNOT) gate realized using a fiber-based indistinguishable photon-pair source in the 1.55 υm telecommunications band...

Uniform and enhanced field emission from chromium oxide coated carbon nanosheets

April 2, 2008

Author(s)

Uwe Arp, Kun Hou, Ronald Outlaw, Wang Sigen, Mingyao Zhu, Ronald Quinlan, Dennis Manos, Martin Kordesch, Brian Holloway

Carbon nanosheets, a two-dimensional carbon nanostructure, are promising electron cathode materials for applications in vacuum microelectronic devices. This...

A Relational Approach to the Interactive Analysis of Attack Graphs

April 2, 2008

Author(s)

Lingyu Wang, Chao Yao, Anoop Singhal, Sushil Jajodia

The analysis of attack graphs has played an important role in defending against network intrusions. This paper presents a relational approach. We devise a...

Determination of Sulfur in Steels by Radiochemical Neutron Activation Analysis With Liquid Scintillation Counting

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Rick L. Paul

A method has been developed for determination of low-level sulfur in steels by radiochemical neutron activation analysis. During sample irradiation, 35S is...

BACnet for Utilities and Metering

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

David G. Holmberg, Steven T. Bushby, James J. Butler

The BACnet standard has been expanded to include new object types that are intended for metering and demand management applications, as well as a web services...

Experimental Investigation of Firebrands: Generation and Ignition of Fuel Beds

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Samuel L. Manzello, Thomas G. Cleary, John R. Shields, Alexander Maranghides, William E. Mell, Jiann C. Yang

A series of real scale fire experiments were performed to determine the size and mass distribution of firebrands generated from Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga...

Model for Collimated Spin Wave Beam Generated by a Single Layer, Spin Torque Nanocontact

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Mark Hoefer, Thomas J. Silva, Mark D. Stiles

A model of spin torque induced magnetization dynamics based upon semi-classical spin diffusion theory for a single layer nanocontact is presented. The model...

Guide to Characterizing Heat Release Rate Measurement Uncertainty for Full-Scale Fire Tests

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Rodney A. Bryant, George W. Mulholland

Accurate heat release rate measurements provide essential information to defining the fire safety characteristics of products. The size, complexity, and cost of...

Energy Balance in a Large Compartment Fire

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Anthony P. Hamins, Erik L. Johnsson, Alexander Maranghides

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) are collaborating to assess and validate fire computer...

Application of Spatial Frequency Response as a Criteria for Evaluating Thermal Imaging Camera Performance

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Andrew J. Lock, Francine K. Amon, Anthony P. Hamins

Police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel are some of the first responders that are utilizing thermal imaging cameras in a very practical way every...

CODATA recommended values of the fundamental physical constants: 2006

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Peter J. Mohr, Barry N. Taylor, David B. Newell

The paper give the 2006 self-consistent set of values of the basic constants and conversion factors of physics and chemistry recommended by the Committee on...

Suite of Proposed Imaging Performance Metrics and Test Methods for Fire Service Thermal Imaging Cameras

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Francine K. Amon, Nelson P. Bryner

The use of thermal imaging cameras (TIC) by the fire service is increasing as firefighters become more aware of the value of these tools. The National Fire...

The Effect of Nearest Neighbor [Pb-O] Divacancy Pairs on the Ferroelectric-Relaxor Transition in Nano-Ordered Pb(Sc1/2Nb1/2)O3

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Benjamin P. Burton, Silvia Tinte, Eric J. Cockayne, U V. Waghmare

Proceedings of Static Analysis Summit II

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Paul E. Black, Elizabeth N. Fong

Static Analysis Summit II was held 8 and 9 November 2007. The workshop had a keynote address by Professor William Pugh, paper presentations, discussion sessions...

X-Ray Imaging Optimization of 3D Tissue Engineering Scaffolds via Combinatorial Fabrication Methods

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Yanyin Yang, Shauna M. Dorsey, Matthew Becker, Sheng Lin-Gibson, Gary E. Schumacher, Glenn M. Flaim, J Kohn, Carl G. Simon Jr.

We have developed a combinatorial method for determining optimum tissue scaffold composition for imaging by X-ray techniques. X-ray radiography and...

Determination of B-cation Chemical Short-Range Order in Perovskites from the Total Pair-Distribution Function

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Victor L. Krayzman

Probing the dynamic fluorescence properties of single water-soluble quantum dots

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

J R. Krogmeier, Hyeong G. Kang, Matthew L. Clarke, p Yim, Jeeseong Hwang

The influence of surface modifications, including carboxyl-, amine-, and mercaptoundecanoicacid-functionalized chemistries, on the dynamic fluorescence...

Size Separation of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes by Flow-Field Flow Fractionation

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Jae H. Chun, Jeffrey A. Fagan, Erik K. Hobbie, Barry J. Bauer

Flow-field flow fractionation (Flow-FFF) is used to separate single wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) dispersed in aqueous medium by the use of DNA. On-line...

Understanding IEEE 1451 - Networked Smart Transducer Interface Standard

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Yuyin Song, Kang B. Lee

In response to industry's need for standardized sensor interfaces, a suite of smart transducer interface standards for transducers (sensors and actuators)...

Collimated spin wave beam generated by a single layer, spin torque nanocontact

April 1, 2008

Author(s)

Mark Hoefer, Thomas J. Silva, M D. Stiles

A model of spin-torque-induced magnetization dynamics based on semiclassical spin diffusion theory for a single-layer nanocontact in presented. The model...

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