65 research outputs found
A Transmissive X-ray Polarimeter Design For Hard X-ray Focusing Telescopes
The X-ray Timing and Polarization (XTP) is a mission concept for a future
space borne X-ray observatory and is currently selected for early phase study.
We present a new design of X-ray polarimeter based on the time projection gas
chamber. The polarimeter, placed above the focal plane, has an additional rear
window that allows hard X-rays to penetrate (a transmission of nearly 80% at 6
keV) through it and reach the detector on the focal plane. Such a design is to
compensate the low detection efficiency of gas detectors, at a low cost of
sensitivity, and can maximize the science return of multilayer hard X-ray
telescopes without the risk of moving focal plane instruments. The sensitivity
in terms of minimum detectable polarization, based on current instrument
configuration, is expected to be 3% for a 1mCrab source given an observing time
of 10^5 s. We present preliminary test results, including photoelectron tracks
and modulation curves, using a test chamber and polarized X-ray sources in the
lab
Enhanced electrical and thermal conductivities of 3D-SiC(rGO, G x ) PDCs based on polycarbosilane-vinyltriethoxysilane-graphene oxide (PCS-VTES-GO) precursor containing graphene fillers
Abstract(#br)Lightweight 3D-SiC(rGO, G x ) PDCs were fabricated from polycarbosilane-vinyltriethoxysilane-graphene oxide (PCS-VTES-GO) precursor added by different amounts of graphene fillers via direct cold molding and pyrolysis at 1400 °C in an easy manner. Results reveal that SiC(rGO, G x ) PDCs consist of β-SiC nanocrystals homogeneously embedded within amorphous SiO x C y /C free , and graphene is well compatible with SiO x C y /C free for void-free bonded interface, efficiently delaying decomposition of SiO x C y phase into β-SiC. The nanocomposite structure provides an ingenious strategy for constructing complexes with good integrity, high ceramic yield, excellent thermal stability, high electrical and thermal conductivities. This improvement is primarily attributed to the presence of graphene with considerably increasing electric-charge carriers and wider phonon-channel. Such 3D-SiC(rGO, G 20% ) PDCs possess satisfying hardness (12.02 GPa), high electrical conductivity (23.82 S cm −1 ) and thermal conductivity (7.47 W m −1 K −1 ), which make them attractive candidates for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, energy storage/conversion systems and high precision components, etc
Insight-HXMT observations of Swift J0243.6+6124 during its 2017-2018 outburst
The recently discovered neutron star transient Swift J0243.6+6124 has been
monitored by {\it the Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope} ({\it Insight-\rm HXMT).
Based on the obtained data, we investigate the broadband spectrum of the source
throughout the outburst. We estimate the broadband flux of the source and
search for possible cyclotron line in the broadband spectrum. No evidence of
line-like features is, however, found up to . In the absence of
any cyclotron line in its energy spectrum, we estimate the magnetic field of
the source based on the observed spin evolution of the neutron star by applying
two accretion torque models. In both cases, we get consistent results with
, and peak luminosity of which makes the source the first Galactic ultraluminous
X-ray source hosting a neutron star.Comment: publishe
Overview to the Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope (Insight-HXMT) Satellite
As China's first X-ray astronomical satellite, the Hard X-ray Modulation
Telescope (HXMT), which was dubbed as Insight-HXMT after the launch on June 15,
2017, is a wide-band (1-250 keV) slat-collimator-based X-ray astronomy
satellite with the capability of all-sky monitoring in 0.2-3 MeV. It was
designed to perform pointing, scanning and gamma-ray burst (GRB) observations
and, based on the Direct Demodulation Method (DDM), the image of the scanned
sky region can be reconstructed. Here we give an overview of the mission and
its progresses, including payload, core sciences, ground calibration/facility,
ground segment, data archive, software, in-orbit performance, calibration,
background model, observations and some preliminary results.Comment: 29 pages, 40 figures, 6 tables, to appear in Sci. China-Phys. Mech.
Astron. arXiv admin note: text overlap with arXiv:1910.0443
Performance of Vacuum Pumps in Dental Evacuation Systems
A study was conducted to compare and assess the performance of various vacuum pumps in small and large dental clinic operations. A four-chair dental clinic operation was set up at the laboratory to simulate a small dental clinic environment. The performance of two dry and two wet pumps was assessed in the laboratory via extensive performance data acquisition tests. Data were also iv collected in two small dental clinics of practicing dentists in Brookings, SD. Large dental system performance tests were conducted at the Ellsworth Air Force Base and Minot Air Force Base dental clinics. At each clinic, data were collected with both the existent turbine pump and a RAMVAC pump. In addition to the performance test conducted, data were also collected at the university setup to document pressure losses and pressure loss coefficients for all pertinent dental treatment room hoses and fittings. In addition, pressure losses for some PVC elbows used in dental plumbing systems were measured at the laboratory. Finally, friction head losses in straight PVC piping were calculated and documented in graphical and tabular form. These calculated values were compared with measured experimental data
Effects of TCP and creep cavity on creep life in the rafting regime for Ru-containing Nickel-based single crystal superalloys
Ru is crucial in improving creep properties in Nickel-based single-crystal superalloys. The effect of Ru content on the creep behavior of nickel-based single-crystal superalloy was studied. Ru exhibits unprecedented mechanical properties, increasing the creep life at 1120 °C but decreasing it at 1180 °C. This is due to the competition in the stress concentration formed between the topologically close-packed phases and the creep cavity. They are both related to the dissociation of the γ′ phase. The effect of oxidation caused by the addition of Ru is lower than these two factors. This work helps to recognize the comprehensive effect of Ru and can provide guidance for alloy design in the future
Novel adaptive blind calibration technique of time‐skew mismatches for any channel time‐interleaved analogue‐to‐digital converters
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