393 research outputs found
Properties of HxTaS2
The preparation of Hx TaS2 (0 \u3c x \u3c 0.87) is described. The compounds are only marginally stable at room temperature, slowly evolving H2S and H2 (and possibly Hp in air). Magnetic susceptibility data show that a low temperature transformation in 2H ... TaS2 (at so•K) is suppressed with the addition of hydrogen, and· at the same time the superconducting transition temperature T c rises from 0.8 to ~4.2•K at x = 0.11. Heat capacity measurements near this concentration show the superconductivity to be a bulk effect. Finally, by correlation of this data with susceptibility and T c measurements in other intercalation compounds, we suggest that the rise of T c (at low electron transfer) is due to suppression of the low temperature transformation and not due to an excitonic mechanism of superconductivity
Intramolecular hydrogen transfer reactions catalyzed by pentamethylcyclopentadienyl rhodium and cobalt olefin complexes: Mechanistic studies
The mechanism of intramolecular transfer dehydrogenation catalyzed by [Cp * M(VTMS) 2 ] ( 1 , M=Rh, 2 , M=Co, Cp* = C 5 Me 5 , VTMS = vinyltrimethylsilane) complexes has been studied using vinyl silane protected alcohols as substrates. Deuterium-labeled substrates have been synthesized and the regioselectivity of H/D transfers investigated using 1 H and 2 H NMR spectroscopy. The labeling studies establish a regioselective pathway consisting of alkene directed α C-H activation, 2,1 alkene insertion, and finally β-hydride elimination to give silyl enol ether products
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Accident Management for Severe Accidents
The management of severe accidents in light water reactors is receiving much attention in several countries. The reduction of risk by measures and/or actions that would affect the behavior of a severe accident is discussed. The research program that is being conducted by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission focuses on both in-vessel accident management and containment and release accident management. The key issues and approaches taken in this program are summarized. 6 refs
Giant Thermoelectric Effect from Transmission Supernodes
We predict an enormous order-dependent quantum enhancement of thermoelectric
effects in the vicinity of a higher-order `supernode' in the transmission
spectrum of a nanoscale junction. Single-molecule junctions based on
3,3'-biphenyl and polyphenyl ether (PPE) are investigated in detail. The
nonequilibrium thermodynamic efficiency and power output of a thermoelectric
heat engine based on a 1,3-benzene junction are calculated using many-body
theory, and compared to the predictions of the figure-of-merit ZT.Comment: 5 pages, 6 figure
Spin Seebeck insulator
Thermoelectric generation is an essential function of future energy-saving
technologies. However, this generation has been an exclusive feature of
electric conductors, a situation which inflicts a heavy toll on its
application; a conduction electron often becomes a nuisance in thermal design
of devices. Here we report electric-voltage generation from heat flowing in an
insulator. We reveal that, despite the absence of conduction electrons, a
magnetic insulator LaY2Fe5O12 converts a heat flow into spin voltage. Attached
Pt films transform this spin voltage into electric voltage by the inverse spin
Hall effect. The experimental results require us to introduce thermally
activated interface spin exchange between LaY2Fe5O12 and Pt. Our findings
extend the range of potential materials for thermoelectric applications and
provide a crucial piece of information for understanding the physics of the
spin Seebeck effect.Comment: 19 pages, 5 figures (including supplementary information
Making Up Instruments: Design Fiction for Value Discovery in Communities of Musical Practice
The design of a new technology entails the materialisation of values emerging from the specific community, culture and context in which that technology is created. Within the domain of musical interaction, HCI research often examines new digital tools and technologies which can carry unstated cultural assumptions. This paper takes a step back to present a value discovery exercise exploring the breadth of perspectives different communities might have in relation to the values inscribed in fictional technologies for musical interaction. We conducted a hands-on activity in which musicians active in different contexts were invited to envision not-yet-existent musical instruments. The activity revealed several sources of influence on participants’ artefacts, including cultural background, instrumental training, and prior experience with music technology. Our discussion highlights the importance of cultural awareness and value rationality for the design of interactive systems within and beyond the musical domain
Reduction in Physical Match Performance at the Start of the Second Half in Elite Soccer
Purpose: Soccer referees' physical match performances at the start of the second half (46-60 min) were evaluated in relation to both the corresponding phase of the first half (0-15 min) and players' performances during the same match periods. Methods: Match analysis data were collected (Prozone, UK) from 12 soccer referees on 152 English Premier League matches during the 2008/09 soccer season. Physical match performance categories for referees and players were total distance, high-speed running distance (speed >5.5 m/s), and sprinting distance (>7.0 m/s). The referees' heart rate was recorded from the start of their warm-up to the end of the match. The referees' average distances (in meters) from the ball and fouls were also calculated. Results: No substantial differences were observed in duration (16:42 ± 2:35 vs 16:27 ± 1:00 min) or intensity (107 ± 11 vs 106 ± 14 beats/ min) of the referees' preparation periods immediately before each half. Physical match performance was reduced during the initial phase of the second half when compared with the first half in both referees (effect sizes-standardized mean differences-0.19 to 0.73) and players (effect sizes 0.20 to 1.01). The degree of the decreased performance was consistent between referees and players for total distance (4.7 m), high-speed running (1.5 m), and sprinting (1.1 m). The referees were closer to the ball (effect size 0.52) during the opening phase the second half. Conclusion: Given the similarity in the referees' preparation periods, it may be that the reduced physical match performances observed in soccer referees during the opening stages of the second half are a consequence of a slower tempo of play
The Q^2 evolution of the generalized Gerasimov-Drell-Hearn integral for the neutron using a He-3 target
We present data on the inclusive scattering of polarized electrons from a
polarized He-3 target at energies from 0.862 to 5.06 GeV, obtained at a
scattering angle of 15.5 degrees. Our data include measurements from the
quasielastic peak, through the resonance region, to the beginning of the deep
inelastic regime, and were used to determine the spin difference in the virtual
photoabsorption cross section. We extract the extended Gerasimov-Drell-Hearn
integral for the neutron in the range of 4-momentum transfer squared Q^2 of
0.1-0.9 GeV.Comment: 14 pages of text when TeXed in preprint format with figures embedded.
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Preparation of iron(IV) nitridoferrate Ca<sub>4</sub>FeN<sub>4</sub> through azide-mediated oxidation under high-pressure conditions
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Response of spent LWR fuel to extreme environments
The research reported in this paper addresses the radiological source term which could arise when irradiated fuel in transport from a commercial light water reactor is exposed to the extreme environments postulated for some transportation accidents, specifically those involving a fire. The release of spent fuel radionuclides to the environment requires a breach of both the cask and the fuel rod cladding. Past research has given significant emphasis to evaluating the response of the shipping cask to mechanical and/or thermal loads from hypothetical accidents. Less consideration has been given to evaluating the response of the fuel rods to these environments. In this paper, the response of the fuel rods to an extreme thermal event was experimentally evaluated and the quantity of solid fuel material that could be released from the fuel rods to the cask cavity was estimated. Briefly, the objectives of this study were as follows: (1) Identify those conditions within a transportation cask which might produce fuel-rod cladding failure, emphasizing conditions associated with fires, and (2) Determine by experiment and analysis the nature of the source term so produced. The release of radionuclides from coolant or deposits on the outer surfaces of the fuel assembly was not addressed in this study. 6 figs., 2 figs
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