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Wavelength and Temperature Performance of Polarization Transforming Fiber

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Allen Rose, N. Feat, Shelley M. Etzel

We have theoretically and experimentally investigated an optical fiber with circular eigenmodes on one end and linear polarization modes on the other end. We...

Evolution of Deformation-Induced Surface Morphologies Developed on Fe-based Sheet Metal

November 25, 2003

Author(s)

Mark R. Stoudt, Stephen W. Banovic, T -. Quarrick

The complex strain states that exist within a real metal stamping are likely to generate different surface morphologies when compared to the same level of...

A Photoconductivity Technique for the Assessment of Pigment Reactivity

November 19, 2003

Author(s)

Joannie W. Chin, S J. Scierka, T Kim, Amanda L. Forster

Large volumes of titanium dioxide (TiO2) are utilized each year in coatings, sealants, plastics and paper for opacification and pigmentation purposes. It is...

Reversible axial-strain effect and extended strain limits in Y-Ba-Cu-O coatings on deformation-textured substrates

November 17, 2003

Author(s)

Najib Cheggour, John (Jack) W. Ekin, Cameron C. Clickner, D. T. Verebelyi, C. L. H. Thieme, Ron Feenstra, P Goyal

The dependence of transport critical-current density (J c) on axial tensile strain (ε) was measured at 76 K and self-magnetic field for YBa 2Cu 3O 7-δ (YBCO)...

Processing and Simulation of Consolidation of Amorphous Aluminum-Based Powder Material

November 16, 2003

Author(s)

Li Ma, Tony Zahrah, Richard J. Fields

Amorphous aluminum-based materials are light yet much stronger than conventional materials, which offers opportunities in aerospace applications. However...

Interaction Between Matrix Cracks in E-Glass/Epoxy 2 Dimensional Multi-Fiber Array Model Composites

November 15, 2003

Author(s)

Gale A. Holmes, Walter G. McDonough, Joy P. Dunkers, Charles C. Han

The interaction between fiber breaks in an E-Glass/Epoxy 2-D multifiber array that form matrix cracks during fiber fracture is presented. In contrast to the...

Hydrolysis of Cyclic Phosphates by Ribonuclease A: A Computational Study Using a Simplified Ab Initio Quantum Model

November 15, 2003

Author(s)

B Wladkowski, P Ostazeski, S A. Chenoweth, S J. Broadwater, Morris Krauss

The second step in the enzyme-catalyzed hydrolysis of phosphate esters by Ribonuclease A (Rnase A) was studied using an ab initio quantum-based model of the...

An XPS Study on the Effects of Pigment on the UV Degradation of an Epoxy System

November 14, 2003

Author(s)

S J. Scierka, Amanda L. Forster, Wendy E. Kosik, Jonathan W. Martin

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is a powerful tool that has been used to monitor the changes in chemistry on the surface of many materials. In this study...

Using Bioinspired Thermally Triggered Liposomes for High-Efficiency Mixing and Reagent Delivery in Microfluidic Devices

November 11, 2003

Author(s)

Wyatt N. Vreeland, Laurie E. Locascio

A Comparison of Laser-Based and Conventional Calibrations of Sun Photometers

November 10, 2003

Author(s)

N Souaidia, C Pietras, G Fargion, R A. Barnes, R Frouin, Keith R. Lykke, Bettye C. Johnson, Steven W. Brown

The Dilogarithm Function for Complex Argument

November 8, 2003

Author(s)

L C. Maximon

This paper summarizes the basic properties of the Euler dilogarithm function, often referred to as the Spence function. These include integral representations...

Erratum: Comment on 'Analytic value of the atomic three-electron correlation integral with SlaterWave functions' [Phys. Rev. A 68, 016501 (2003]

November 6, 2003

Author(s)

James S. Sims, Stanley A. Hagstrom

In our Comment on Remiddi's Analytic value of the atomic three-electron correlation integral with SlaterWave functions the last eight digits in the Remiddi...

Three-photon destructive interference in ultraslow-propagation-enhanced four-wave mixing

November 4, 2003

Author(s)

Lu Deng, Marvin G. Payne

We show that although the efficiency of a multi-wave mixing process can be significantly enhanced by an ultra-slowly propagating pump wave, a three-photon...

100-GHz Cooled Amplifier Residual AM and PM Noise Measurements, Noise Figure and Jitter Calculations

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

David A. Howe, J R. Ostrick

We report the first definitive PM and AM noise mea-surements at 100 GHz of indium phosphide (InP) amplifiers oper-ating at 5 K, 77 K, and room temperature...

Finite-Element Modeling and Experimental Comparisons of the Effects of Deformable Ball Indenters on Rockwell B Hardness Tests

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

Li Ma, Samuel R. Low III, Jun-Feng Song

Significant differences occur in Rockwell B hardness (HRB) tests depending on whether the 1.588 mm diameter ball indenter that is used is made of steel and...

Phase Equilibria, Crystal Structures, and Dielectric Anomaly in the BaZrO₃-CaZrO₃ System

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

Igor Levin, T G. Amos, S M. Bell, L Farber, Robert S. Roth, Terrell A. Vanderah, B H. Toby

Phase equilibria in the (1-x)BaZrO 3-xCaZrO 3 system were analyzed using a combination of X-ray and neutron powder diffraction, and transmission electron...

Kinetics of Phase Separation and Crystallization in Poly(Ethylene-Ran-Hexene) and Poly(Ethylene-Ran-Octene)

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

G Matsuba, K Shimizu, Haonan Wang, Z G. Wang, Charles C. Han

The kinetics of phase separation and crystallization in the blends of poly(ethylene-co-hexene) (PEH) and poly(ethylene-co-octene) (PEOC) at several compositions...

Infrared Spectra of HOCO⁺ and of the Complex of H₂ With CO₂^- Trapped in Solid Neon

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

Marilyn E. Jacox, Warren E. Thompson

When a Ne:H 2:CO 2 =800:10:1 mixture is codeposited at 4.3 K with neon atoms that have been excited in a microwave discharge, the infrared spectrum of the...

Evaluation of the Hartree-Fock Dispersion (HFD) Model as Practical Tool for Probing Intermolecular Potentials of Small Aromatic Clusters: Comparison of the HFD and MP2 Intermolecular Potentials

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

Carlos A. Gonzalez, E C. Lim

The performance of the Hartree-Fock dispersion (HFD) model for aromatic clusters has been evaluated by comparing the HFD/6-31G intermolecular potentials with...

NIST Research Library Exhibits Treasures of Metric History

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

H Hassler

In celebration of National Metric Week (October 6-10, 2003), the NIST Research Library launched a new exhibit featuring important works on the history of the...

The Viscosity of Seven Gases Measured with a Greenspan Viscometer

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

John J. Hurly, Keith A. Gillis, J B. Mehl, Michael R. Moldover

We determined the viscosity of seven gases (Ar, CH4, C3H8, N2, SF6, CF4, C2F6) by interpreting frequency-response data from a Greenspan acoustic viscometer with...

On the Interaction of a Liquid Droplet with a Pool of Hot Cooking Oil

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

Samuel L. Manzello, Jiann C. Yang, Thomas G. Cleary

An experimental study is presented for distilled water droplets impacting on a heated pool of cooking oil. The impaction process was recorded using a high-speed...

Thermodynamics of the Hydrolysis Reactions of Adenosine 3', 5'-(Cyclic)phosphate(aq) and Phosphoenolpyruvate(aq); the Standard Molar Formation Properties of 3',5'-(Cyclic)Phosphate(aq) and Phosphoenolpyruvate(aq)

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

Robert N. Goldberg, Yadu D. Tewari

Molar calorimetric enthalpy changes DrHm(cal) have been measured for the biochemical reactions1 {ATP(aq) = cAMP(aq) + pyrophosphate(aq)} and {cAMP(aq) + H2O(l)...

NEMI Lead-Free Assembly Project: Comparison Between PbSn and SnAgCu Reliability and Microstructures

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

C A. Handwerker, J Bath, E -. Benedetto, E -. Bradley, R -. Gedney, Thomas A. Siewert, P Snugovsky, J -. Sohn

The National Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (NEMI) Lead-Free Assembly Project had the following priorities:--to down-select an alloy from the SnAgCu...

Volumetric Gas Flow Standard with Uncertainty of 0.02% to 0.05%

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

John D. Wright, Michael R. Moldover, Aaron N. Johnson, A Mizuno

A new pressure, volume, temperature, and time (PVTt) primary gas flow standard for calibrating flowmeters has an expanded uncertainty (k = 2) of between 0.02%...

A New Federal Test Procedure for Dishwashers

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

Natascha S. Milesi-Ferretti

Soil-sensing models represent a group of innovative dishwashers that measure operational values (e.g., turbidity, pressure, water temperature) and adapt the...

Enemies at the Gates: Securing the BACnet building

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

David G. Holmberg

This article seeks to increase awareness of the threats associated with connecting the building control system (specifically a BACnet system) to a wider network...

Accelerated UV Weathering Device Based on Integrating Sphere Technology

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

Joannie W. Chin, E Byrd, E Embree, Jason D. Garver, B Dickens, T Finn, Jonathan W. Martin

An accelerated ultraviolet (UV) weathering device based on integrating sphere technology has been designed, fabricated, and implemented in weathering studies of...

Discussion of Definition of Wind Profiles in ASCE 7 by Yin Zhou and Ahsan Kareem

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

Emil Simiu, Fahim Sadek, Michael A. Riley

The discussion presents a critique of a paper published in the Journal of Structural Engineering, Aug. 2002, pp. 1082-1086. The main points of the discussion...

High Throughput Methods for Polymer Nanocomposites Research: Extrusion, Nmr Characterization and Flammability Property Screening.

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

Jeffrey W. Gilman, S Bourbigot, John R. Shields, Marc R. Nyden, Takashi Kashiwagi, Rick D. Davis, David L. VanderHart, W Demory, C A. Wilkie, A B. Morgan, J R. Harris, R Lyon

Several, recent, revolutionary advances in combinatorial (or high throughput, HT) polymer science have appeared in the literature, which significantly...

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