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Intensity/time profiles of solar particle events at one astronomical unit
A description of the intensity-time profiles of solar proton events observed at the orbit of the earth is presented. The discussion, which includes descriptive figures, presents a general overview of the subject without the detailed mathematical description of the physical processes which usually accompany most reviews
Size consistent excited states via algorithmic transformations between variational principles
We demonstrate that a broad class of excited state variational principles is
not size consistent. In light of this difficulty, we develop and test an
approach to excited state optimization that transforms between variational
principles in order to achieve state selectivity, size consistency, and
compatibility with quantum Monte Carlo. To complement our formal analysis, we
provide numerical examples that confirm these properties and demonstrate how
they contribute to a more black box approach to excited states in quantum Monte
Carlo.Comment: 27 pages, 10 figures, 2 table
Overview of STIP intervals 15-19
Five STIP Intervals for special scientific study of solar and interplanetary phenomena were designated between February 1984 and March 1986. The first two intervals were selected retrospectively after unusual periods of solar activity; the remaining three intervals were selected in advance in conjunction with anticipated spacecraft configurations and measurements. In this overview the historical background of these STIP Intervals and a summary of the rationale in the selection of these particular time periods for concentrated studies are presented
An update on the correlation between the cosmic radiation intensity and the geomagnetic AA index
A statistical study between the cosmic ray intensity, as observed by a neutron monitor, and of the geomagnetic aa index, as representative of perturbations in the plasma and interplanetary magnetic field in the heliosphere, has been updated to specifically exclude time periods around the reversal of the solar magnetic field. The results of this study show a strong negative correlation for the period 1960 through 1968 with a correlation coefficient of approximately -0.86. However, there is essentially no correlation between the cosmic ray intensity and the aa index for the period 1972-1979 (i.e. correlation coefficient less than 0.16). These results would appear to support the theory of preferential particle propagation into the heliosphere vis the ecliptic during the period 1960-1968 and via the solar polar regions during 1972-1979
Visual detection of point source targets
Visual detection of point source targets in simulated star field backgroun
Tracking excited states in wave function optimization using density matrices and variational principles
We present a method for finding individual excited states' energy stationary
points in complete active space self-consistent field theory that is compatible
with standard optimization methods and highly effective at overcoming
difficulties due to root flipping and near-degeneracies. Inspired by both the
maximum overlap method and recent progress in excited state variational
principles, our approach combines these ideas in order to track individual
excited states throughout the orbital optimization process. In a series of
tests involving root flipping, near-degeneracies, charge transfers, and double
excitations, we show that this approach is more effective for state-specific
optimization than either the naive selection of roots based on energy ordering
or a more direct generalization of the maximum overlap method. Furthermore, we
provide evidence that this state-specific approach improves the performance of
complete active space perturbation theory. With a simple implementation, a low
cost, and compatibility with large active space methods, the approach is
designed to be useful in a wide range of excited state investigations.Comment: 13 pages, submitted to JCT
Blade tip rubbing stress prediction
A linear analysis was performed to determine the dynamic response of a turbine blade to intermittent rubbing against a tip seal. The response analysis consisted of a parametric study where the rubbing friction force was assumed to vary as a half sine wave over a preselected contact arc. The length of the contact arc, as well as the pump speed, was varied to determine the effects of each. Results show that for a given contact arc there are distinct critical speeds at which the blade response becomes a maximum
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