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Journals

The Essence of the Process Specification Language

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Craig I. Schlenoff

In all types of communication, the ability to share information is often hindered because the meaning of information can be drastically affected by the context

Measurement as Inference: Fundamental Ideas

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

William T. Estler

We review the logical basis of inference as distinct from deduction, and show that measurements in general, and dimensional metrology in particular, are best

Micro X-Ray Fluorescence of Particles Using a Laboratory X-Ray Tube and a Polycapillary Optic

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

J R. Swider, Terrence J. Jach, Eric B. Steel

To create a microanalysis instrument that has low detection limits and can spatially resolve elemental distributions, we have utilized the benefits of X-ray

Chemistry and Structure of Hydration Products

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Paul E. Stutzman

This chapter covers papers published and abstracted in 1996 relating to cement hydration and the chemistry and structure of hydration products.

Time-Domain Dielectric Spectroscopy Analysis of the Amorphous Phase in Semicrystalline Polycarbonate

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Chad R. Snyder, F I. Mopsik, H Marand, S M. Sohn

The amorphous state of bisphenol-A polycarbonate was examined by time-domain dielectric spectroscopy as a function of crystallization time over a frequency

The Life-Cycle Costs of Fiber-Reinforced-Polymer Bridge Decks

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

M A. Ehlen

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are currently being developed and integrated into bridge structures. This report examines the life-cycle cost

Influence of Secondary Tip Shape on Illumination-Mode Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscopy Images

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Lee J. Richter, C E. Dentinger, Richard R. Cavanagh, Garnett W. Bryant, A Liu, Stephan J. Stranick, C D. Keating, M J. Natan

We report illumination-mode near-field optical microscopy images of individual 80-115 nm diameter Au particles recorded with metal-coated fiber probes. It is

What Do We Need to Look Out for When Doing Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis in the Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope?

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Scott A. Wight

Electron scattering in the environmental scanning electron microscope may contribute x-ray contamination to quantitative analysis. A series of experiments

SRM 2806 (ISO Medium Test Dust in Hydraulic Oil): A Particle-Contamination Standard Reference Material for the Fluid Power Industry

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Robert A. Fletcher, Jennifer R. Verkouteren, Eric S. Windsor, David S. Bright, Eric B. Steel, John A. Small, Walter S. Liggett Jr

Standard Reference material (SRM) 2806 is composed of ISO medium test dust (ISO 12103-A3), a mineral dust, suspended in MIL-H-5606 hydraulic oil. SRM 2806 is a

A Flexible High-Current Lead for Use in High-Magnetic-Field Cryogenic Environments

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

P Kirkpatrick, John (Jack) W. Ekin, S L. Bray

Si Resonant Interband Tunnel Diodes Grown by Low-Temperature Molecular Beam Epitaxy

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

P E. Thompson, K D. Hobart, M E. Twigg, G Jernigan, T E. Dillon, S L. Rommel, P R. Berger, David S. Simons, P Chi, R Lake, A C. Seabaugh

Si resonant interband tunnel diodes that demonstrate negative differential resistance at room temperature are presented. The structures were grown using low

Exchange Biasing in Ferromagnet/Antiferromagnet Fe/KMnF₃

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Zbigniew J. Celinski, D Licic, Nicholas Cramer, Robert E. Camley, Ronald B. Goldfarb, Danuta Skrzypek

A New Anechoic Chamber Evaluation Technique Using the Matrix Pencil Method

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

B. Fouresti, Z. Altman, Motohisa Kanda

A new method for evaluation of an anechoic chamber using the matrix pencil method is presented.

Contactless Mode-Selective Resonance Ultrasound Spectroscopy: Electromagnetic Acoustic Resonance

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

H Ogi, H M. Ledbetter, S D. Kim, M Hirao

We describe a noncontacting resonant-ultrasound-spectroscopy (RUS) method for measuring elastic constants and internal friction of conducting materials. This

Deposition and Characterization of Low-Loss Epitaxial Non-Linear Dielectric Thin Films for Microwave Devices

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

A M. Hermann, B Veeraraghavan, Davor Balzar, F R. Fickett

Oxide ferroelectric thin films for frequency-tunable microwave devices, in which the dielectric constant of the non-linear dielectric is varied by application

Micro-Mechanic Model for Cathodic Blister growth in Painted Steel

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Tze J. Chuang, Tinh Nguyen, S K. Lee

A micro-mechanic blister growth model is proposed for a coating system consisting of a polymer film applied to a steel substrate exposed to salt solutions. The

Thermodilatometric Characterization for Devitrification of a Micaceous Dental Glass-Ceramic

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

M S. Bapna, H J. Mueller

The devitrification of an uncerammed micaceous glass ceramic used for dental applications was studied by thermodilatometry, and compared to the kinetics of mica

Potential Energy Landscape Signatures of Slow Dynamics in Glass Forming Liquids

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Srikanth Sastry, P G. Debenedetti, F H. Stillinger, T B. Schroder, J C. Dyre, S C. Glotzer

We study the properties of local potential energy minima (inherent structures) sampled by liquids at low temperatures as an approach to elucidating the

Thermal and Mass Diffusion in a Semidilute Good Solvent-Polymer Solution

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

K J. Zhang, M E. Briggs, R W. Gammon, J V. Sengers, Jack F. Douglas

The Soret coefficient S T and collective (mass) diffusion coefficient D c of polystyrene dissolved in the good solvent toluene is measured over a range of

Laser Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer Detection of Methyl Radical Produced by Ion-Molecule Reactions in a Flowing Afterglow

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

J Li, V M. Bierbaum, S R. Leone

Laser ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer detection is coupled with a flowing-afterglow instrument for the first time to detect the methyl radical, CH 3

Atom Loss From Bose-Einstein Condensates Due to Feshbach Resonance

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

V Yurovsky, A Ben-Reuven, Paul S. Julienne, Carl J. Williams

In recent experiments on Na Bose-Einstein condensates [S. Inouye et al., Nature 392, 151 (1998); J. Stenger et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 82, 2422 (1999)], large

Isochoric p, rho, T and Heat Capacity Cv Measurements on Mixtures on XC3H8 + (1-x) I-C4H10, x 0.7, 0.3) from 200 to 400 K at Pressures to 35 Mpa

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

H Duarte, Joe W. Magee

The p-p-T relationships and constant volume heat capacity C v were measured for binary hydrocarbon mixtures containing propane (C 3H 8) and isobutane (I-C 4H 10

Conceptual Process Planning - A Definition and Functional Decomposition

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Shaw C. Feng, Gordon A. Shaw, Yuyun Zhang

Conceptual process planning is an activity for designers to evaluate manufacturability and the manufacturing cost in the early design stage for mechanical parts

Spatio-Spectral Mapping of Multimode Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

K. J. Knopp, David H. Christensen, G. H. Vander Rhodes, J. M. Pomeroy, B. B. Goldberg, M. S. {Umlat}nl{umlat}

This paper reports the spatial and spectral characteristics of multimode vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) emission using near field scanning

Quantum Calorimetry

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

C. K. Stahle, D. McCarrmon, Kent D. Irwin

Guidelines for the Use of the Internet by IUPAC Bodies (Technical Report)

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

A N. Davies, Stephen R. Heller, J W. Jost

The rapid development of the Internet as a major communication tool between scientists has led to the need for co-ordinated IUPAC presence. Many diverse groups

Industrial Sludge Reference Material for the Analysis of Acid-Extractable Metals

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Stuart J. Nagourney, N J. Tummillo, J Birri, K Peist, Bruce S. MacDonald, J S. Kane

An interlaboratory study to develop NIST reference values using NJDEP and USEPA methods to obtain values for the extractable concentrations of metals insludge

Welding Consumable Development for a Cryogenic (4K) Application

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

S F. Kane, A L. Farland, Thomas A. Siewert, Christopher N. McCowan

This paper summarizes the development and qualification of an appropriate welding consumable for a demanding cryogenic magnet application. It begins with a

The Critical Evaluation of a Comprehensive Mass Spectral Library

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

P Ausloos, C L. Clifton, S G. Lias, Anzor I. Mikaia, Stephen Stein, Dmitrii Tchekhovskoi, O D. Sparkman, Vladimir G. Zaikin, D Zhu

A description of the methods used to build a high quality, comprehensive reference library of electron-ionization mass spectra is presented. Emphasis is placed

Parallel Monte Carlo Simulation Using Desktop Computers

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

J H. Scott, Robert L. Myklebust, Dale Newbury

Monte Carlo simulation of electron scattering in solids has proven valuable to electron microscopists for many years. The electron trajectories, x-ray

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