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Infrared spectrometer calibration mono- chromator study final report
Calibration monochromator for measuring quantitative performance of infrared spectrometers used in spac
On the contact values of the density profiles in an electric double layer using density functional theory
A recently proposed local second contact value theorem [Henderson D., Boda
D., J. Electroanal. Chem., 2005, 582, 16] for the charge profile of an electric
double layer is used in conjunction with the existing Monte Carlo data from the
literature to assess the contact behavior of the electrode-ion distributions
predicted by the density functional theory. The results for the contact values
of the co- and counterion distributions and their product are obtained for the
symmetric valency, restricted primitive model planar double layer for a range
of electrolyte concentrations and temperatures. Overall, the theoretical
results satisfy the second contact value theorem reasonably well, the agreement
with the simulations being semi-quantitative or better. The product of the co-
and counterion contact values as a function of the electrode surface charge
density is qualitative with the simulations with increasing deviations at
higher concentrations.Comment: 10 pages, 8 figure
Circularly polarized microwaves for magnetic resonance study in the GHz range: application to nitrogen-vacancy in diamonds
The ability to create time-dependent magnetic fields of controlled
polarization is essential for many experiments with magnetic resonance. We
describe a microstrip circuit that allows us to generate strong magnetic field
at microwave frequencies with arbitrary adjusted polarization. The circuit
performance is demonstrated by applying it to an optically detected magnetic
resonance and Rabi nutation experiments in nitrogen-vacancy color centers in
diamond. Thanks to high efficiency of the proposed microstrip circuit and
degree of circular polarization of 85% it is possible to address the specific
spin states of a diamond sample using a low power microwave generator.Comment: 4 pages, 7 figures, nitrogen-vacancy, microwave circular
polarization, spin-state addressin
Design modifications to a Mars atmospheric water detection spectrophotometer Final report
Design modifications to Mars atmospheric water detection spectrophotomete
Influence of anisotropic ion shape, asymmetric valency, and electrolyte concentration on structural and thermodynamic properties of an electric double layer
Grand canonical Monte Carlo simulation results are reported for an electric
double layer modelled by a planar charged hard wall, anisotropic shape cations,
and spherical anions at different electrolyte concentrations and asymmetric
valencies. The cations consist of two tangentially tethered hard spheres of the
same diameter, . One sphere is charged while the other is neutral. Spherical
anions are charged hard spheres of diameter . The ion valency asymmetry 1:2
and 2:1 is considered, with the ions being immersed in a solvent mimicked by a
continuum dielectric medium at standard temperature. The simulations are
carried out for the following electrolyte concentrations: 0.1, 1.0 and 2.0 M.
Profiles of the electrode-ion, electrode-neutral sphere singlet distributions,
the average orientation of dimers, and the mean electrostatic potential are
calculated for a given electrode surface charge, , while the contact
electrode potential and the differential capacitance are presented for varying
electrode charge. With an increasing electrolyte concentration, the shape of
differential capacitance curve changes from that with a minimum surrounded by
maxima into that of a distorted single maximum. For a 2:1 electrolyte, the
maximum is located at a small negative value while for 1:2, at a small
positive value.Comment: 10 pages, 6 figure
Study of a design modification to the infrared multidetector spectrometer for the Nimbus ''F'' experiment Final report
Optical analysis to find optimal design for multidetector grating spectromete
The detailed optical design of a double-pass Littrow monochromator for a Mars atmospheric water detection spectrophotometer Final report
Optical design analysis of double-pass Littrow monochromator for Mars atmospheric water detection spectrophotomete
Double layer for hard spheres with an off-center charge
Simulations for the density and potential profiles of the ions in the planar
electrical double layer of a model electrolyte or an ionic liquid are reported.
The ions of a real electrolyte or an ionic liquid are usually not spheres; in
ionic liquids, the cations are molecular ions. In the past, this asymmetry has
been modelled by considering spheres that are asymmetric in size and/or valence
(viz., the primitive model) or by dimer cations that are formed by tangentially
touching spheres. In this paper we consider spherical ions that are asymmetric
in size and mimic the asymmetrical shape through an off-center charge that is
located away from the center of the cation spheres, while the anion charge is
at the center of anion spheres. The various singlet density and potential
profiles are compared to (i) the dimer situation, that is, the constituent
spheres of the dimer cation are tangentially tethered, and (ii) the standard
primitive model. The results reveal the double layer structure to be
substantially impacted especially when the cation is the counterion. As well as
being of intrinsic interest, this off-center charge model may be useful for
theories that consider spherical models and introduce the off-center charge as
a perturbation.Comment: 11 pages, 7 figure
The effect of operations on the ground noise footprints associated with a large multibladed, nonbanging helicopter
In order to expand the data base of helicopter external noise characteristics, a flyover noise measurement program was conducted utilizing the NASA Civil Helicopter Research Aircraft. The remotely operated multiple array acoustics range (ROMAAR) and a 2560-m linear microphone array were utilized for the purpose of documenting the noise characteristics of the test helicopter during flyby and landing operations. By utilizing both ROMAAR concept and the linear array, the data necessary to plot the ground noise footprints and noise radiation patterns were obtained. Examples of the measured noise signature of the test helicopter, the ground noise footprint or contours, and the directivity patterns measured during level flyby and landing operations of a large, multibladed, nonbanging helicopter, the CH-53, are presented
First energetic neutral atom images from Polar
Energetic neutral atoms are created when energetic magnetospheric ions undergo charge exchange with cold neutral atoms in the Earth\u27s tenuous extended atmosphere (the geocorona). Since they are unaffected by the Earth\u27s magnetic field, these energetic neutrals travel away in straight line trajectories from the points of charge exchange. The remote detection of these particles provides a powerful means through which the global distribution and properties of the geocorona and ring current can be inferred. Due to its 2 × 9 RE polar orbit, the Polar spacecraft provides an excellent platform from which to observe ENAs because it spends much of its time in the polar caps which are usually free from the contaminating energetic charged particles that make observations of ENAs more difficult. In this brief report, we present the first ENA imaging results from Polar. Storm-time ENA images are presented for a northern polar cap apogee pass on August 29, 1996 and for a southern polar cap perigee pass on October 23, 1996. As well, we show with a third event (July 31, 1996) that ENA emissions can also be detected in association with individual substorm
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