65 research outputs found
Perception of Nuclear Energy and Coal in France and the Netherlands
This study focuses on the perception of large scale application of nuclear energy and coal in the Netherlands and France. The application of these energy-sources and the risks and benefits are judged differently by various group in society. In Europe, France has the highest density of nuclear power plants and the Netherlands has one of the lowest. In both countries scientists and social scientists completed a questionnaire assessing the perception of the large scale application of both energy sources. Furthermore, a number of variables relating to the socio cultural and political circumstances were measured. The results indicate that the French had a higher risk perception and a more negative attitude toward nuclear power than the Dutch. But they also assess the benefits of the use of nuclear power to be higher. Explanations for these differences are discussed
NbS: A unique quasi one-dimensional conductor with three charge density wave transitions
Through transport, compositional and structural studies, we review the
features of the charge-density wave (CDW) conductor of NbS (phase II). We
highlight three central results: 1) In addition to the previously reported CDW
transitions at = 360\,K and = 150\,K, another CDW transition
occurs at a much higher temperature = 620-650\,K; evidence for the
non-linear conductivity of this CDW is presented. 2) We show that CDW
associated with the - transition arises from S vacancies acting as
donors. Such a CDW transition has not been observed before. 3) We show
exceptional coherence of the -CDW at room-temperature. Additionally, we
report on the effects of uniaxial strain on the CDW transition temperatures and
transport.Comment: 16 pages, 18 figure
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