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Journals

Towards a Methodology for the Characterization of Fire Protection Materials With Respect to Thermal Performance Models

October 12, 2005

Author(s)

Dale P. Bentz, Kuldeep R. Prasad, Jiann C. Yang

A methodology is proposed for the characterization of fire protection materials with respect to thermal performance models. Typically in these models, materials...

Precise Calculation of Transition Frequencies of Hydrogen and Deuterium Based on a Least-Squares Analysis

October 11, 2005

Author(s)

U Jentschura, Svetlana A. Kotochigova, E-O Le Bigot, Peter J. Mohr, Barry N. Taylor

Theoretical values of transition frequencies of hydrogen and deuterium are given, based on the most accurate measurements together with the results of recent...

Sodium Bose-Einstein Condensates in an Optical Lattice

October 10, 2005

Author(s)

K Xu, Y Liu, J R. Abo-Shaeer, T Mukaiyama, J K. Chin, D E. Miller, W Ketterle, Kevin Jones, Eite Tiesinga

The phase transition from a superfluid to a Mott insulator has been observed in a 23Na Bose-Einstein condensate. A dye laser detuned 5 nm red of the Na 3 ^2S...

Interstellar Isomers: The Importance of Bonding Energy Differences

October 10, 2005

Author(s)

A J. Remijan, J M. Hollis, Francis J. Lovas, David F. Plusquellic, P R. Jewell

We present new observations of large cyanide molecules and their corresponding isocyanide isomers toward the Sgr B2(N)molecular cloud. We report the first...

Sub-Natural-Linewidth Quantum Interference Features Observed in Photoassociation of a Thermal Gas

October 7, 2005

Author(s)

R Dumke, J D. Weinstein, M Johanning, Kevin Jones, Paul D. Lett

By driving photoassociation transitions we form electronically excited molecules (Na$_2^*$) from ultra-cold (50-300 $\mu$K) Na atoms. Using a second laser to...

Epitaxial growth of rhenium with sputtering

October 6, 2005

Author(s)

Seongshik Oh, Dustin P. Hite, Katarina Cicak, Kevin Osborn, Raymond W. Simmonds, Robert Mcdermott, Ken B. Cooper, Matthias Steffen, John M. Martinis, David P. Pappas

We have grown epitaxial renium (0001) films on α-Al 2O 3(0001) substrates using sputter deposition in an ultra high vacuum system. We find that better epitaxy...

Novel Fabrication of Micromechanical Oscillators With Nanoscale Sensitivity at Room Temperature

October 5, 2005

Author(s)

Michelle Chabot, John M. Moreland, Lan Gao, Sy-Hwang Liou, C. W. Miller

In this paper, we report on the design, fabrication, and implementation of ultrasensitive micromechanical oscillators. Our ultrathin single-crystal silicon...

Direct Correlation of Organic Semiconductor Film Structure to Field-Effect Mobility

October 4, 2005

Author(s)

Dean M. DeLongchamp, S Sambisavia, Daniel A. Fischer, Eric K. Lin, Paul C. Chang, A R. Murphy, J M. Frechet, V Subramanian

Fragility of Glass-Forming Polymer Liquids

October 4, 2005

Author(s)

J Dudowicz, Karl Freed, Jack F. Douglas

Many fluids exhibiting complex molecular structure or interactions solidify by glass-formation rather than crystallization. This tendency is especially...

Ripening during magnetite nanoparticle synthesis: Resulting interfacial defects and magnetic properties

October 3, 2005

Author(s)

Alexander J. Barker, Brant Cage, Stephen E. Russek, Conrad Stoldt

The structure and magnetic properties of magnetite (Fe 3O 4) nanoparticles synthesized by a solvothermal processing route are investigated. The nanoparticles...

Lessons Learned in Wireless Monitoring

October 2, 2005

Author(s)

William M. Healy

The emergence of wireless communications technology has led to an increasing interest in sensors that are free from wiring constraints that increase the cost of...

Microcrack Evolution in Alumina Ceramics: Experiment and Simulation

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

S Galal Yousef, J Rodel, Lin-Sien H. Lum, A Zimmermann, B S. El-Dasher

Dopant Location Identification in Nd3+-Doped TiO2 Nanoparticles

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Wen Li, A I. Frenkel, Joseph C. Woicik, C Ni, S I. Shah

Development and Evaluation of a Reference Measurement Procedure for the Determination of Estradiol-17 in Human Serum Using Isotope-Dilution Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Susan S. Tai, Michael J. Welch

Estradiol is the most potent natural estrogen and is derived from the ovaries. Its concentration in blood is measured to determine ovarian function. A reference...

The Application of MatML to Contaminant Emissions Data

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

E F. Begley, Cynthia H. Reed

Standard data formats are generally employed because they save time and money by promoting interoperability, i.e., facilitating data exchange and preserving...

The External RNA Controls Consortium: A Progress Report

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Marc L. Salit

Vascular smooth muscle cell response on thin films of collagen

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

John T. Elliott, John T. Woodward IV, K J. Langenbach, Alessandro Tona, P. Jones, Anne L. Plant

Zeroing in on a Lead-Free Solder Database

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Thomas A. Siewert, David R. Smith

The rising interest in lead-free solders creates a need for complete property data on the various lead-free solder compositions. Circuit designers need these...

In Situ Stress Measurements During Copper Electrodeposition on (111)-Textured Au

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Gery R. Stafford, O E. Kongstein, Carlos R. Beauchamp

In situ stress measurements were made during copper electrodeposition onto (111)-textured Au from acidic sulfate electrolyte using the wafer curvature method...

Semiconductor nanocrystal conjugates, FISH and pH

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Yan Xiao, W G. Telford, J C. Ball, Laurie E. Locascio, Peter E. Barker

Preparation and Flame Resistance Properties of Revolutionary Self-Extinguishing Epoxy Nanocomposites Based on Layered Double Hydroxides

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Mauro Zammarano, Massimiliano Franceschi, S Bellayer, Jeffrey W. Gilman, Sergio Meriani

Layered double hydroxides/epoxy nanocomposites (LDHs/EP) were prepared from organo modified LDHs, a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A monomer (DGEBA) and amine...

High Throughput Flammability Characterization Using Gradient Flux Fields

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Jeffrey W. Gilman, Rick D. Davis, John R. Shields, Richard H. Harris Jr.

The quest for small-scale flammability tests useful for predicting large-scale fire test performance is an enduring undertaking. Often, this work is motivated...

Discrepancies Between Roughness Measurements Obtained With Phase Shifting and White-Light Interferometry

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Hyug-Gyo Rhee, Theodore V. Vorburger, Jonathan W. Lee, Joseph Fu

Discrepancies between phase shifting interferometry and white-light interferometry have been observed in step height and surface roughness measurements. The...

Quantum Computing with Realistically Noisy Devices

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Emanuel H. Knill

There are quantum algorithms that can efficiently simulate quantum physics, factor large numbers and estimate integrals. As a result, quantum computers can...

Guaranteed Quality of Recovery in WDM Mesh Networks

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

I-Feng Huang, I-S Hwang, H-J Shie

This study proposes a mechanism of guaranteed quality of recovery (GQoR) for Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) mesh networks. Four GQoR levels are used to...

A Cross-Correlation Based Method for Spatial-Temporal Traffic Analysis

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Kevin L. Mills, Y. L. Jiang

We have implemented a quantum key distribution (QKD) system with polarization encoding at 850 nm over 1 km of optical fiber. The high-speed management of the...

OASIS Implementation, Interoperability and Conformance (IIC) Technical Committee ebXML Test Framework Specification,

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Michael J. Kass

The National Software Reference Library (NSRL) of the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) collects software from various sources and...

Selection of Alternatives to Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Dean C. Ripple, Gregory F. Strouse

A desire to increase automation or to eliminate the use of mercury has prompted several ASTM committees to consider alternatives to ASTM Liquid-in-Glass (LiG)...

Direct Preparation of Particles From Liquid Suspension for ESEM or SEM Analysis

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

Scott A. Wight, Richard D. Holbrook

A simplified method for the preparation of particles from liquid suspensions has been developed. Particles are deposited directly on carbon planchets for rapid...

Dynamic Susceptibility of Nanopillars

October 1, 2005

Author(s)

N Dao, I Dumitru, L Spinu, S L. Whittenburg, Michael J. Donahue, J C. Lodder

We have calculated dynamic susceptibility of patterned cobalt and Permalloy pillars with a diameter of 50 nm and different pillar heights using micromagnetic...

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