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Journals

A Simple Technique for Observing Fringe Interpolation Errors in Michelson Interferometers

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Jack A. Stone Jr., Lowell P. Howard

We describe a simple, convenient method for measuring nonlinearities in displacement-measuring Michelson interferometers. Nonlinearities with a spatial

Ralph Webb: A Pioneering Proselytizer for Enhanced Heat Transfer

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Mark A. Kedzierski

Ralph Webb, a pioneer in enhanced heat transfer, proselytizes his field for the economic and technical benefit of industry. His mission has been, and always

Mechanism of Ionic Strength Dependence of Crystal Growth Rates in a Subtilsin Variant

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

David T. Gallagher, Q Pan, G L. Gilliland

An orthorhombic crystal form of subtilisin exhibits a systematic variation in growth rates of its three unique faces, resulting in pronounced morphology

Detector-Based Luminous Flux Calibration Using Absolute Integrating Sphere Method

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Yoshihiro Ohno

The Absolute Integrating-sphere Method was developed and introduced by NIST for the realization of luminous flux unit using an integrating sphere rather than a

New Photometric Calibration Programs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Yoshihiro Ohno, Magdalena Navarro

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) candela is maintained via standard photometers which have shown long-term stability better than 0.1%

Silicon Wedge-Trap Detector for Optical Fibre Power Measurements

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

John H. Lehman, J. E. Sauvageau, Igor Vayshenker, Christopher L. Cromer, K. Foley

Tensile Testing Low Density Multilayers: Aluminum/Titanium

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Daniel Josell, D van Heerden, D Shechtman, David T. Read

Yield stresses, ultimate tensile strengths, and specific strengths of aluminum/Titanium multilayer thin films are determined from the results of uniaxial

A Fast Pulse Oscilloscope Calibration System

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

J. P. Deyst, Nicholas Paulter, T. Daboczi, Gerard N. Stenbakken, T. M. Souders

A system is described for calibrating high-bandwidth oscilloscopes using pulse signals. The fast pulse oscilloscope calibration system (FPOCS) is to be used to

A Pulse Measurement Intercomparison

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

T. M. Souders, J R. Andrews, A. Caravone, J. P. Deyst, C. Duff, S. Naboicheck

Time-Base Nonlinearity Determination Using Iterated Sine-Fit Analysis

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Gerard N. Stenbakken, J. P. Deyst

A new method is presented to determine the time-base errors of sampling instruments. The method does not require a model for the time-base error and, thus

Gapped Arresters Revisited: A Solution to Cascade Coordination

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

A. Mansoor, Francois D. Martzloff, K. O. Phipps

This paper provides a brief perspective on how the coordination of cascaded surge-protective devices (SPDs) has become an issue. We propose an approach where

A Pulse Measurement Intercomparison

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

T. M. Souders, J R. Andrews, A. Caravone, J. P. Deyst, C. Duff, S. Naboicheck

A pulse measurement intercomparison, organized by (NIST) and conducted by the authors in their respective labs, is described. The purpose was to assess the

The Three Components of Reflection

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Edward F. Kelley, George R. Jones Jr., Thomas Germer

The FERET Verification Testing Protocol for Face Recognition Algorithms

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

S A. Rizvi, P. Jonathon Phillips, H Moon

Two critical performance characterizations of biometric algorithms, including face recogntion, are identification and verification. In face recognition, FERET

The Surface Area of Cement Paste as Measured by Neutron Scattering -- Evidence for Two C-S-H Morphologies

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

J Thomas, Hamlin M. Jennings, Andrew J. Allen

Small-angle neutron scattering was used to measure the effect of water-to-cement ratio [w/c] and cement batch variation on the surface area of ordinary Portland

Effect of Hydrogen on Pb(Zr,Ti)O₃-Based Ferroelectric Capacitors

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

S R. Perusse, C W. Tipton, H D. Drew, T Venkatesan, R Ramesh, D B. Romero, V B. Podobedov, A Weber

The properties of ferroelectric films are known to degrade when subjected to hydrogen in forming gas anneals. Earlier studies have attributed this degradation

Investigations of Nonlinear Femtosecond Pulse Propagation with the Inclusion of Raman, Shock, and Third-Order Phase Effects

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

A A. Zozulya, Scott Diddams, Tracy S. Clement

The propagation of intense femtosecond pulses in a nonlinear, dispersive bulk medium investigated numerically in the regime where the combined effects of

Crossover Approach to Scaling Behavior in Dilute Polymer Solutions Theory and Simulation

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

L L. Lue, S B. Kiselev

We develop a crossover theory for dilute polymer solutions, analogous to crossover theories for critical phenomena in simple fluids.

Lessons Learned Developing Protocols for the Industrial Virtual Enterprise

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Martin Hardwick, KC Morris, D L. Spooner, T Rando, Peter O. Denno

The National Industrial Infrastructure Protocols (NIIIP) Consortium formed in 1994 to develop protocols to allow for manufacturers and their suppliers to

National Institute of Standards and Technology - Texas Instruments Industrial Collaboratory Testbed

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Michael T. Postek, Marylyn H. Bennett, N J. Zaluzec, Thomas E. Wheatley, Samuel N. Jones

A portion of the mission of the NIST Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL) is to improve and advance length metrology in aid of U.S. Industry. This

Investigations of Nonlinear Femtosecond Pulse Propagation with the Inclusion of Raman, Shock and Third Order Phase Effects

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

A. A. Zozulya, Scott Diddams, Tracy S. Clement

Thermal Characterization of a Cryogenic Radiometer and Comparison with a Laser Calorimeter

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

David J. Livigni, Christopher L. Cromer, Thomas Scott, T J. Johnson, Nien F. Zhang

Maximum Entropy Methods for Graph-Valued Random Objects

September 30, 1998

Author(s)

D L. Banks

Many problems entail the analysis of data that are independent and identically distributed random objects, such as graphs, sequences, partitions, and

Using Self-Assembly to Control the Structure of DNA Monolayers on Gold: A Neutron Reflectivity Study

September 30, 1998

Author(s)

R Levicky, T M. Herne, Michael J. Tarlov, Sushil K. Satija

Neutron reflectivity was used to determine the concentration profiles of oligomeric DNA monolayers on gold in the high salt (1M NaCl). These monolayers are of

Mechanical Properties of Si₀₂ and Si₃N₄ Coatings: A BAM/NIST Cooperative Project

September 24, 1998

Author(s)

U Beck, Douglas T. Smith, G Reiners, S J. Dapkunas

Mechanical properties, i.e., hardness and elastic modulus, of amorphous Si 02 and Si 3N^4^ PE-CVD coatings have been studied for two coating thicknesses (0.1 υm

Ultraviolet Absorption Spectrum and Cross Sections of Vinyl [C₂H₃] Radical in the 225-238 nm Region

September 15, 1998

Author(s)

Askar Fahr, P Hassanzadeh, D B. Atkinson

The room temperature gas phase ultraviolet absorption spectrum and cross sections of vinyl [C 2H 3] radicals have been determined in the spectral range 225 nm

Critical Viscosity of the Ionic Mixture Triethyl n-Hexyl Ammonium Triethyl n-Hexyl borate in Diphenyl Ether

September 15, 1998

Author(s)

S. Wiegand, Robert F. Berg, Johanna M.H. Levelt-Sengers

The Growth Kinetics of Nanocrystalline ZnO Colloidal Solutions

September 11, 1998

Author(s)

E M. Wong, John E. Bonevich, P C. Searson

Colloidal chemistry techniques were used to synthesize ZnO particles in the nanometer size regime. Although the synthesis and unique properties of these

Binding and Electron Transfer Between Putidaredoxin and Cytochrome P450cam (CYP101). Theory and Experiments

September 9, 1998

Author(s)

A. E. Roitberg, Marcia J. Holden, M P. Mayhew, I V. Kurnikov, D N. Beratan, V L. Vilker

A necessary step in understanding biological function in multiple metalloprotein redox systems is the description of protein-protein binding and electron

Molar Heat Capacity at Constant Volume of 1,1-Difluoroethane (R152a) and 1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (R143a) from the Triple-Point Temperature to 345 K at Pressures to 35 Mpa

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

Joe W. Magee

Molar heat capacities at constant volume (C v) of 1,1-difluoroethane (R152a) and 1,1,1-trifluoromethane (R143a) were measured with an adiabatic calorimeter

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