Controllable binding of polar molecules and meta-stability of 1-D gases with attractive dipole forces

We explore one-dimensional (1-D) samples of ultracold polar molecules with attractive dipole-dipole interactions and show the existence of a repulsive barrier due to a strong quadrupole interaction between molecules. This barrier can stabilize a gas of ultracold KRb molecules and even lead to long-range wells supporting bound states between molecules. The properties of these wells can be controlled by external electric fields, allowing the formation of long polymer-like chains of KRb, and studies of quantum phase transitions by varying the effective interaction between molecules. We discuss the generalization of those results to other systems

The (Not So) New Normal: A Queer Critique of LGBT Characters and Themes in Primetime Network Television Situational Comedies

This analysis of primetime situational comedies feature LGBTQ characters argues that through heteronormative and homonormative constructions of sexuality, race, gender, and class, many LGBTQ people are rendered invisible in the mainstream. Through discourse analysis, the study describes how these programs work to normalize gay and lesbian identity, which then resembles the dominant heterosexuality, aiding in the advancement of white, middle class gays, who privatize sexuality and mimic dominant conventions of gender, race, sexuality, and class in the public sphere. This research is important in understanding the American public’s most recent shifts in public opinion on issues of marriage equality and moral acceptance, but also in understanding what groups of LGBTQ people may be excluded from the visible gay community. Further, it is important to examine the underlying ideology of these programs to extract meanings that have the potential to further subvert queer notions of sex and sexual politics, race, gender and class, which only work to advance the marginalization of those who do not fit the dominant mold

Cooper: State Administrative Law

A Review of State Administrative Law, 2 vols. By Frank E. Coope

The Outlook in the Senate for Advice and Consent

There can he no doubt that our experience in Vietnam underlies the questioning mood in the Senate in the fields of defense and foreign affairs, The frustrations of the war in Southeast Asia have given rise lo a skepticism about our whole military posture-and, indeed, our general relations with the rest or the world

Photoelastic investigation of notched corners in square apertures in flat plates subjected to tension

Photoelastic stress analysis is one of the most effective methods available to the engineer for solving problems of stress distribution. The effect of forces, such as pressure and tension may be studied using a scale model of a structural part. Special transparent models are subjected to forces proportional to those acting on the real object. The stress problem produced in the model indicates the stress distribution through a cross-section of the structural part. Analysis of the photographic record of the stress analysis pattern provides data with a high degree of accuracy within a relatively short time. In simple cases, this data can be used either alone or as a check of mathematical solutions. They also yield reliable information on problems which are insolvable mathematically or at least involve complicated and tedious calculations. Examples include the stresses around notches and holes in bars, in riveted joints, spoked wheels, gear teeth and frame works with welded joints or in redundant members. Other methods of stress analysis used in the design and testing of structural forms described briefly as follows: BRITTLE COATING: The structure is covered with a special coating designed to crack wherever strain exceeds a fixed amount. This method indicates regions of dangerous stress and provides an over all picture of surface stresses. This method is mainly used to indicate the directions of the principal stresses so that electric strain gages may be accurately oriented. ELECTRIC STRAIN GAGES: These are the most versatile devices for use by the stress analyst. They are readily adaptable to all kinds of structures and materials. With the electronic equipment available today the variable resistance wire strain gage is without a doubt the most favorable means of measuring dynamic and transient surface strains. However, the wire is very susceptible to temperature changes whereby a thermocouple effect may be established. Photoelastic stress analysis, however, has certain advantages: (1) A more complete view of the stress pattern is obtained, instead of surface stresses at a limited number of points. (2) Stresses in relatively inaccessible places can be studied such as points of stress concentrations. (3) Tests can be quickly made and inexpensively before its structural counterpart is made --Introduction, page 1

Recent Legislative Changes As to the Reporting and Payment of the Gift Tax: A Step Toward Tax Simplification

The overly complex nature of the nation\u27s tax laws has spurred congressional action to simplify the tax code. United States Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. has demonstrated his commitment toward this goal by his recent introduction of the Annual Gift Tax Return Act. This measure, enacted as part of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, provides a return to the system of annual gift tax reporting. More significantly, it demonstrates that simplification of the tax laws can be achieved without sacrificing other goals, and without additional costs to the taxpayer

Towards a Framework for Understanding Innovation Implementation in the Air Force

Innovation is a major way organizations deal with changes in their competitive environment. The Department of Defense (DoD) too is facing incredible changes and challenges within its competitive environments. This situation is requiring the adopting and implementing of many new innovations in an effort to transform the forces to meet the challenges. A key component of the DoD\u27s efforts to transform is in Air Force acquisition and sustainment processes. Digital technical orders are an example of such a sustainment process. The Air Force has mandated it will transform from a paper based technical data environment to a digital one. The success of the implementing such transformational innovations such as digital technical orders is critical to the Air Force\u27s ability to support the overall DoD force transformation efforts. Despite the critical need for successful innovation implementation few studies are found exploring factors that facilitate innovation within DoD, or the Air Force