246 research outputs found
Slow-light switching in nonlinear Bragg-grating coupler
We study propagation and switching of slow-light pulses in nonlinear couplers
with phase-shifted Bragg gratings. We demonstrate that power-controlled
nonlinear self-action of light can be used to compensate dispersion-induced
broadening of pulses through the formation of gap solitons, to control pulse
switching in the coupler, and to tune the propagation velocity.Comment: 3 pages, 4 figure
Experimental and Modeling Investigation of the Effectof H2S Addition to Methane on the Ignition and Oxidation at High Pressures
The
autoignition and oxidation behavior of CH<sub>4</sub>/H<sub>2</sub>S mixtures has been studied experimentally in a rapid compression
machine (RCM) and a high-pressure flow reactor. The RCM measurements
show that the addition of 1% H<sub>2</sub>S to methane reduces the
autoignition delay time by a factor of 2 at pressures ranging from
30 to 80 bar and temperatures from 930 to 1050 K. The flow reactor
experiments performed at 50 bar show that, for stoichiometric conditions,
a large fraction of H<sub>2</sub>S is already consumed at 600 K, while
temperatures above 750 K are needed to oxidize 10% methane. A detailed
chemical kinetic model has been established, describing the oxidation
of CH<sub>4</sub> and H<sub>2</sub>S as well as the formation and
consumption of organosulfuric species. Computations with the model
show good agreement with the ignition measurements, provided that
reactions of H<sub>2</sub>S and SH with peroxides (HO<sub>2</sub> and
CH<sub>3</sub>OO) are constrained. A comparison of the flow reactor
data to modeling predictions shows satisfactory agreement under stoichiometric
conditions, while at very reducing conditions, the model underestimates
the consumption of both H<sub>2</sub>S and CH<sub>4</sub>. Similar
to the RCM experiments, the presence of H<sub>2</sub>S is predicted
to promote oxidation of methane. Analysis of the calculations indicates
a significant interaction between the oxidation chemistry of H<sub>2</sub>S and CH<sub>4</sub>, but this chemistry is not well understood
at present. More work is desirable on the reactions of H<sub>2</sub>S and SH with peroxides (HO<sub>2</sub> and CH<sub>3</sub>OO) and
the formation and consumption of organosulfuric compounds
Nonlinear optics and light localization in periodic photonic lattices
We review the recent developments in the field of photonic lattices
emphasizing their unique properties for controlling linear and nonlinear
propagation of light. We draw some important links between optical lattices and
photonic crystals pointing towards practical applications in optical
communications and computing, beam shaping, and bio-sensing.Comment: to appear in Journal of Nonlinear Optical Physics & Materials (JNOPM
Experimental and kinetic study on ignition delay times of methane/hydrogen/oxygen/nitrogen mixtures by shock tube
This study aims (1) to analyze the performances among regencies/ cities in Jambi Province, and (2) to categorize the regencies/ cities in Jambi Province based on economic, human resources, and infrastructure development performances. Datas used in this study are secondary data of 2009-2012 from Statistics Indonesia, consists of eight component indicators to assess the performance of economic development, the five component indicators to assess the performance of the components of human resources development, and eight component indicators to assess the performance of infrastructure development. The analytical method used to achieve the objectives of the first research purposes is principal component analysis (PCA) which followed by factor analysis and to achieve the third purpose is cluster analysis. The results showed that (1) Jambi City is ranked first in the overall development performance, followed by of Tanjab Barat and Batang Hari Regencies, (2) four clusters of regencies/ cities in Jambi Province are formed based on the performance of development, namely: cluster I (Kerinci, Merangin, and Tebo Regencies) have lower performance of regional development, cluster II (Tanjab Timur Regency) has average to high performance of regional development, cluster III (Sarolangun, Batang Hari, Muaro Jambi, Tanjab Barat, Bungo Regencies, and Sungai Penuh City) have average performance of regional development, and cluster IV (Jambi City) has high performance of regional development
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