^{59}Co NMR evidence for charge ordering below T_{CO}\sim 51 K in Na_{0.5}CoO_2

The CoO$_{2}$ layers in sodium-cobaltates Na$_{x}$CoO$_{2}$ may be viewed as a spin $S=1/2$ triangular-lattice doped with charge carriers. The underlying physics of the cobaltates is very similar to that of the high $T_{c}$ cuprates. We will present unequivocal $^{59}$Co NMR evidence that below $T_{CO}\sim51 K$, the insulating ground state of the itinerant antiferromagnet Na$_{0.5}$CoO$_{2}$ ($T_{N}\sim 86 K$) is induced by charge ordering.Comment: Phys. Rev. Lett. 100 (2008), in press. 4 figure

Mathematics simulation and experiments of continuous casting with strip feeding in mold

Steel strip feeding technology can reduce the degree of superheat of the molten steel, change the solidification order of the molten steel; raise the equiaxed crystal rate of the slab and improve the continuous casting quality. The paper establishes the mathematical model of heat transfer and temperature field of casting billet of steel strip feeding in continuous casting mold. Results show that if Plate Billet is 1 000 mm × 220 mm and the steel strip is 100 mm × 3 mm, feeding position of parallel is 250 mm from the narrow side. When the feeding speed is 3,6 m/min, the superheat degree can be reduced by 5 °C, and the solidification length can be reduced by 2,9 m. When the feeding speed is 6 m/min, the superheat degree can be reduced by about 9 °C, and the solidification length can be reduced by 3,7 m. The results of the test in a steel plant are in good agreement with the experimental results

Customer Loyalty Behaviour Brand Air Conditioner XYZ: Combination of Expectation- Confirmation Theory, Satisfaction – Loyalty, and Brand Reputation

This research studies about AC (Air Conditioner) consumer loyalty in the city of Surabaya. The combination of Expectation Confirmation Theory theory on AC consumer satisfaction, the relationship between satisfaction and loyalty with the presence of brand reputation variables. The use of structure equation modeling methods can provide a clear picture of the relationship between variables. From the data processing can be seen if the relationship between satisfaction with loyalty variables significantly influence the value of 0.901 and the relationship of satisfaction variables with the brand reputation that has a significant effect with the value of 0.989. The expectation in this research is to be able to find out the factors that can influence the consumer loyalty of the XYZ brand AC so that it can be used as a reference in taking strategic steps of the company