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Quantum-limited mass flow of liquid He
We consider theoretically the possibility of observing unusual quantum fluid
behavior in liquid He and solutions of He in He systems
confined to nano-channels. In the case of pure ballistic flow at very low
temperature conductance will be quantized in units of . We show that
these steps should be sensitive to increases in temperature. We also use of a
random scattering matrix simulation to study flow with diffusive wall
scattering. Universal conductance fluctuations analogous to those seen in
electron systems should then be observable. Finally we consider the possibility
of the cross-over to a one-dimensional system at sufficiently low temperature
where the system could form a Luttinger liquid
Demonstration of a sterilizable solid rocket motor system
A solid propellant rocket motor containing 60.9 Kg (134-lb) of propellant was successfully static fired after being subjected to eight heat sterilization cycles (three 54-hour cycles plus five 40-hour cycles) at 125 C (257 F). The test motor, a modified SVM-3 chamber, incorporated a flexible grain retention system of EPR rubber to relieve thermal shrinkage stresses. The propellant used in the motor was ANB-3438, and 84 wt% solids system (18 wt% aluminum) containing 66 wt% stabilized ammonium perchlorate oxidizer and a saturated hydroxylterminated polybutadiene binder. Bonding of the propellant to the EPR insulation (GenGard V-4030) was provided by the use of SD-886, an epoxy urethane restriction
Suppression of Giant Magnetoresistance by a superconducting contact
We predict that current perpendicular to the plane (CPP) giant
magnetoresistance (GMR) in a phase-coherent magnetic multilayer is suppressed
when one of the contacts is superconducting. This is a consequence of a
superconductivity-induced magneto-resistive (SMR) effect, whereby the
conductance of the ferromagnetically aligned state is drastically reduced by
superconductivity. To demonstrate this effect, we compute the GMR ratio of
clean (Cu/Co)_nCu and (Cu/Co)_nPb multilayers, described by an ab-initio spd
tight binding Hamiltonian. By analyzing a simpler model with two orbitals per
site, we also show that the suppression survives in the presence of elastic
scattering by impurities.Comment: 5 pages, 4 figures. Submitted to PR
High Dimensional Classification with combined Adaptive Sparse PLS and Logistic Regression
Motivation: The high dimensionality of genomic data calls for the development
of specific classification methodologies, especially to prevent over-optimistic
predictions. This challenge can be tackled by compression and variable
selection, which combined constitute a powerful framework for classification,
as well as data visualization and interpretation. However, current proposed
combinations lead to instable and non convergent methods due to inappropriate
computational frameworks. We hereby propose a stable and convergent approach
for classification in high dimensional based on sparse Partial Least Squares
(sparse PLS). Results: We start by proposing a new solution for the sparse PLS
problem that is based on proximal operators for the case of univariate
responses. Then we develop an adaptive version of the sparse PLS for
classification, which combines iterative optimization of logistic regression
and sparse PLS to ensure convergence and stability. Our results are confirmed
on synthetic and experimental data. In particular we show how crucial
convergence and stability can be when cross-validation is involved for
calibration purposes. Using gene expression data we explore the prediction of
breast cancer relapse. We also propose a multicategorial version of our method
on the prediction of cell-types based on single-cell expression data.
Availability: Our approach is implemented in the plsgenomics R-package.Comment: 9 pages, 3 figures, 4 tables + Supplementary Materials 8 pages, 3
figures, 10 table
Drive mechanism for production of simulated human breath
Simulated breath drive mechanism was developed as subsystem to breathing metabolic simulator. Mechanism reproduces complete range of human breath rate, breath depth, and breath waveform, as well as independently controlled functional residual capacity. Mechanism was found capable of simulating various individual human breathing characteristics without any changes of parts
Ultraviolet spectroscopy of old novae and symbiotic stars
The IUE spectra are presented for two old novae and for two of the symbiotic variables. Prominent emission line spectra are revealed as a continuum whose appearance is effected by the system inclination. These data provide evidence for hot companions in the symbiotic stars, making plausible the binary model for these peculiar stars. Recent IUE spectra of dwarf novae provide additional support for the existence of optically thick accretion disks in active binary systems. The ultraviolet data of the eclipsing dwarf novae EX Hya and BV Cen appear flatter than for the noneclipsing systems, an effect which could be ascribed to the system inclination
Preliminary flight evaluation of an engine performance optimization algorithm
A performance seeking control (PSC) algorithm has undergone initial flight test evaluation in subsonic operation of a PW 1128 engined F-15. This algorithm is designed to optimize the quasi-steady performance of an engine for three primary modes: (1) minimum fuel consumption; (2) minimum fan turbine inlet temperature (FTIT); and (3) maximum thrust. The flight test results have verified a thrust specific fuel consumption reduction of 1 pct., up to 100 R decreases in FTIT, and increases of as much as 12 pct. in maximum thrust. PSC technology promises to be of value in next generation tactical and transport aircraft
Rubidium and lead abundances in giant stars of the globular clusters M 13 and NGC 6752
We present measurements of the neutron-capture elements Rb and Pb in five
giant stars of the globular cluster NGC 6752 and Pb measurements in four giants
of the globular cluster M 13. The abundances were derived by comparing
synthetic spectra with high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio spectra
obtained using HDS on the Subaru telescope and MIKE on the Magellan telescope.
The program stars span the range of the O-Al abundance variation. In NGC 6752,
the mean abundances are [Rb/Fe] = -0.17 +/- 0.06 (sigma = 0.14), [Rb/Zr] =
-0.12 +/- 0.06 (sigma = 0.13), and [Pb/Fe] = -0.17 +/- 0.04 (sigma = 0.08). In
M 13 the mean abundance is [Pb/Fe] = -0.28 +/- 0.03 (sigma = 0.06). Within the
measurement uncertainties, we find no evidence for a star-to-star variation for
either Rb or Pb within these clusters. None of the abundance ratios [Rb/Fe],
[Rb/Zr], or [Pb/Fe] are correlated with the Al abundance. NGC 6752 may have
slightly lower abundances of [Rb/Fe] and [Rb/Zr] compared to the small sample
of field stars at the same metallicity. For M 13 and NGC 6752 the Pb abundances
are in accord with predictions from a Galactic chemical evolution model. If
metal-poor intermediate-mass asymptotic giant branch stars did produce the
globular cluster abundance anomalies, then such stars do not synthesize
significant quantities of Rb or Pb. Alternatively, if such stars do synthesize
large amounts of Rb or Pb, then they are not responsible for the abundance
anomalies seen in globular clusters.Comment: Accepted for publication in Ap
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