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Angular Scattering In Slow Multiple-Charged Ion, Atom Collisions, Ronald E. Olson, M. Kimura
Angular Scattering In Slow Multiple-Charged Ion, Atom Collisions, Ronald E. Olson, M. Kimura
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
The C6++H system is used to illustrate the importance of large-angle scattering in collisions between slow multiply charged ions and atoms. A quantum mechanical description based on a diabatic formalism of the collision system is used to obtain differential cross sections for electron capture in the relative velocity range nu =1*107 to 3*107 cm s-1 (Ecm approximately=48 to 430 eV). The threshold for angular scattering is at E theta approximately=0.2 keV deg which correlates with the curve crossing between initial and final molecular states located at Rx approximately=8a0. The centre-of-mass acceptance angles required to observe fixed fractions of the total …
Electron Drift Velocities In Xenon, H. L. Brooks, M. C. Cornell, John L. Fletcher, Ian M. Littlewood, Kaare J. Nygaard
Electron Drift Velocities In Xenon, H. L. Brooks, M. C. Cornell, John L. Fletcher, Ian M. Littlewood, Kaare J. Nygaard
Psychological Science Faculty Research & Creative Works
The electron drift velocity has been measured in xenon over the range of reduced field strength 1 Td
Isotope Effect In Electron-Capture Differential Cross Sections At Intermediate Energies, Eduard P. Rille, Ronald E. Olson, Jerry Peacher, D. M. Blankenship, Thomas J. Kvale, E. Redd, John T. Park
Isotope Effect In Electron-Capture Differential Cross Sections At Intermediate Energies, Eduard P. Rille, Ronald E. Olson, Jerry Peacher, D. M. Blankenship, Thomas J. Kvale, E. Redd, John T. Park
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
The isotope dependence in the angular distribution of electron-capture cross sections for protons and deuterons with equal velocity (E=40 keV/u) colliding with atomic hydrogen or deuterium targets is predicted theoretically and observed experimentally. A projectile-dependent effect is observed at small scattering angles. No target dependence was detected in the differential cross sections. A scaling relationship is determined which permits the prediction of differential cross sections for hydrogen-isotope projectiles.
Nonlinear Anelasticity Of Magnesium, Alexander Aning, Tetsuro Suzuki, Manfred Wuttig
Nonlinear Anelasticity Of Magnesium, Alexander Aning, Tetsuro Suzuki, Manfred Wuttig
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
An approximate solution of the equation of motion of a nonlinear anelastic reed at or near resonance is presented. The steady state solution reproduces the well-known nonlinear resonances. The solution also predicts the existence of auto modulations, i.e., self-excited modulations of the amplitude and phase at constant power of excitation of the reed. Numerical examples of such auto modulations are presented for an antisymmetric deformation potential. Experimental studies of finite amplitude oscillations of a magnesium reed vibrating at 72 and 431 Hz at room temperature confirm the existence of auto modulations. The experimental results can be semi quantitatively described in …
Elastic Differential Cross Sections For Small-Angle Scattering Of 25-, 50-, And 100-Kev Protons By Helium Atoms, Jerry Peacher, Thomas J. Kvale, E. Redd, Paul J. Martin, D. M. Blankenship, Eduard P. Rille, V. C. Sutcliffe, John T. Park
Elastic Differential Cross Sections For Small-Angle Scattering Of 25-, 50-, And 100-Kev Protons By Helium Atoms, Jerry Peacher, Thomas J. Kvale, E. Redd, Paul J. Martin, D. M. Blankenship, Eduard P. Rille, V. C. Sutcliffe, John T. Park
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
The first measurements of elastic differential cross sections have been carried out for 25-, 50-, and 100-keV protons scattered through very small angles by helium atoms. The University of Missouri Rolla energy-loss spectrometer provided the required high angular resolution and also separated the elastically scattered ions from the inelastically scattered ions. The data are compared to our Born, Glauber, and classical calculations as well as a four-state calculation. All of the measured elastic differential cross sections are more sharply peaked than theory for the smallest scattering angles. At the larger scattering angles all of the measured elastic differential cross sections …
Selective Deposition Of Sio2 Thin Films In Acid Baths, M. A. Smith, L. L. Levenson
Selective Deposition Of Sio2 Thin Films In Acid Baths, M. A. Smith, L. L. Levenson
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
We report observation of deposition of SiO2 thin films on a variety of surfaces in nitric acid and hydrochloric acid solutions. Scanning electron microscopy shows that the films are composed of closely packed spheres 1000 Å in diameter. Chemical identification is made with Auger electron spectroscopy. The films are generally between 1000 and 2000 Å thick and are possibly hydrated. Deposition occurs in either acid for molarities in the 1-8 M range and at temperatures between 80 and 100 °C. The effects for molarities greater than 8 M and temperatures greater than 100 °C have not been investigated. Materials …
Monte Carlo Studies Of Water Monolayer Clusters On Substrates: Hexagonal Agi, Richard C. Ward, Jon M. Holdman, Barbara N. Hale
Monte Carlo Studies Of Water Monolayer Clusters On Substrates: Hexagonal Agi, Richard C. Ward, Jon M. Holdman, Barbara N. Hale
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
A Monte Carlo procedure is used to study the stability and structure of small water clusters adsorbed on model basal and prism faces of hexagonal AgI. Effective pair potentials for the H2O-AgI interaction [B. N. Hale and J. Kiefer, J. Chem. Phys. 73, 923 (1980)] and the revised central force potentials for the H2O-H2O interaction [F. H. Stillinger and A. Rahman, J. Chem. Phys. 68, 666 (1978)] are used to determine average internal cluster binding energy and average cluster-substrate binding energy for water clusters containing 6, 24, and 44 water molecules at temperatures 240, …
Binary Collision Dynamics And Numerical Evaluation Of Dilute Gas Transport Properties For Potentials With Multiple Extrema, James C. Rainwater, Paul M. Holland, Louis Biolsi
Binary Collision Dynamics And Numerical Evaluation Of Dilute Gas Transport Properties For Potentials With Multiple Extrema, James C. Rainwater, Paul M. Holland, Louis Biolsi
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
Prediction of gaseous transport properties requires calculation of Chapman-Enskog collision integrals which depend on all possible binary collision trajectories. The interparticle potential is required as input, and for a variety of applications involving monatomic gases the Hulburt-Hirschfelder potential is useful since it is determined entirely from spectroscopic information and can accomodate the long-range maxima and minima found in many systems. Hulburt-Hirschfelder potentials are classified into five distinct types according to their qualitative binary collision dynamics, which in general can be quite complex and can exhibit “double orbiting”, i.e., a pair of orbiting impact parameters for a single energy of collision. …
The Subjective Nature Of Programming Complexity, Daniel G. Mcnicholl, Kenneth I. Magel
The Subjective Nature Of Programming Complexity, Daniel G. Mcnicholl, Kenneth I. Magel
Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works
One of the more difficult problems confronting software engineers today is the construction of accurate predictive models of the software development process, [21,[8] and [93. It has long been recognized that one of the most essential elements of any successful model of this process is a quantification of the complexity of software systems. During the past several years a great deal of work has been performed by researchers such as Halstead [3], McCab [5], and others in an attempt to develop metrics which adequately capture the complexity of software systems. Yet one very important aspect of software development complexity seems …
Structural And Magnetic Properties Of Y(Al₁₋ₓfeₓ)₁₂, Ying-Chang Yang, Gary J. Long, William Joseph James, R. Yeh
Structural And Magnetic Properties Of Y(Al₁₋ₓfeₓ)₁₂, Ying-Chang Yang, Gary J. Long, William Joseph James, R. Yeh
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
In order to investigate the magnetic behavior of 3d atoms in the ThMn12‐type structure, the structured and magnetic properties of Y(Al1-xFex)12 were studied by Mössbauer spectroscopy and magnetization measurements. The Y(Al1-xFex)12 intermetallic compounds crystallize in the ThMn12‐type structure for x in the range of 0.3-0.5. The results can be explained on the basis of the preferential atomic ordering observed in the ternary compounds. The compounds are ferromagnetic with Curie temperatures of 130, 170, and 280 K, respectively, for x values of 0.3, 0.4, and 0.5.
A Theory Of Small Program Complexity, Kenneth I. Magel
A Theory Of Small Program Complexity, Kenneth I. Magel
Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works
Small programs are those which are written and understood by one. person. Large software systems usually consist of many small programs. The complexity of a small program is a prediction of how difficult it would be for someone to understand the program. This complexity depends of three factors: (1) the size and interelationships of the program itself; (2) the size and interelationships of the internal model of the program's purpose held by the person trying to understand the program; and (3) the complexity of the mapping between the model and the program. A theory of small program complexity based on …
Stochastic Modeling Of Individual Resource Consumption During The Programming Phase Of Software Development, Daniel G. Mcnicholl, Kenneth Magel
Stochastic Modeling Of Individual Resource Consumption During The Programming Phase Of Software Development, Daniel G. Mcnicholl, Kenneth Magel
Computer Science Technical Reports
In the past several years there has been a considerable amount of research effort devoted to developing models of individual resource consumption during the software development process. Since many conditions affect individual resource consumption during the software development process, including several which are difficult if not impossible to quantify, it is our contention that a stochastic model is more appropriate than a deterministic model.
In order to test our hypothesis we conducted an experiment based upon several student programming assignments. Data from this experiment is used to demonstrate that the two parameter Log-Normal distribution is appropriate for describing the probabilistic …
The Lebesgue Integral As The Almost Sure Limit Of Random Riemann Sums, John C. Keffer, Caslav V. Stanojevic
The Lebesgue Integral As The Almost Sure Limit Of Random Riemann Sums, John C. Keffer, Caslav V. Stanojevic
Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Research & Creative Works
A method is given for generating random intermediate points for a sequence of partitions. For the corresponding random Riemann sums it is shown that they converge almost surely to the Lebesgue integral. © 1982 American Mathematical Society.
Tauberian Conditions For V-Convergence Of Fourier Series, Caslav V. Stanojevic
Tauberian Conditions For V-Convergence Of Fourier Series, Caslav V. Stanojevic
Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Research & Creative Works
It is proved that Fourier series with asymptotically even coefficients and satisfying (formula present here), for some 1 < p < 2, converge in L1-norm if and only if (formula present here), where En(t) =Σk=0neiktRecent results of Stanojevic [1], Bojanic and Stanojevic [2], and Goldberg and Stanojevic [3] are special cases of some corollaries to the main theorem. © 1982 American Mathematical Society.
A Note On Fixed-Point Theorems, Troy L. Hicks, M. D. Humphries
A Note On Fixed-Point Theorems, Troy L. Hicks, M. D. Humphries
Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Research & Creative Works
In an earlier note, S. P. Singh gave an extension of a theorem of Brosowski in a normed linear space setting. Variants of this theorem are considered in the context of strictly convex, reflexive, and inner product spaces. © 1982.
Conjugate Type Boundary Value Problems For Functional-Differential Equations, P. W. Eloe, L. J. Grimm
Conjugate Type Boundary Value Problems For Functional-Differential Equations, P. W. Eloe, L. J. Grimm
Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Research & Creative Works
No abstract provided.
A Class Of L¹-Convergence, R. Bojan1c, C. V. Stanojevic
A Class Of L¹-Convergence, R. Bojan1c, C. V. Stanojevic
Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Research & Creative Works
It is proved that if the Fourier coefficients (an) of /E L!(0, ir) satisfy (*)L" kp\Aan\p = o(l), for some 1
< 2, then \\sn- f\\ = o(l), if and only if a" lg n * o(l). For cosine trigonometric series with coefficients of bounded variation and satisfying (*) it is proved that a necessary and sufficient condition for the series to be a Fourier series is (an) E 6, where G is the Garrett-Stanojevic [4] class. © 1982 American Mathematical Society.
Rare-Gas, Collision-Induced Shifts Of The Nd States Of Sodium, D. J. Krebs, Laird D. Schearer
Rare-Gas, Collision-Induced Shifts Of The Nd States Of Sodium, D. J. Krebs, Laird D. Schearer
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
We have measured line shifts of the 3P-nD transitions in sodium induced by collisions with helium, argon, and krypton for n=5 to 18. The shifts of the diffuse series transitions increase rapidly with principal quantum number and asymptotically approach the limit predicted by the Fermi model at high quantum numbers. © 1982 The American Physical Society.
Phaseautomodulation In Magnesium, Alexander Aning, Tetsuro Suzuki, Manfred Wuttig
Phaseautomodulation In Magnesium, Alexander Aning, Tetsuro Suzuki, Manfred Wuttig
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
No abstract provided.
Comparison Of Several Aitken Nuclei Counters, Josef Podzimek, John C. Carstens, P. C. Yue
Comparison Of Several Aitken Nuclei Counters, Josef Podzimek, John C. Carstens, P. C. Yue
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
The basic thermodynamical processes leading to the formation of droplets in the central part of the Nolan-Pollak counter are analyzed in some detail. The comparison of the UMR-Absolute Aitken Nuclei counter with Nolan-Pollak, General Electric and Gardner counters showed consistently higher counts of the UMR-AAN counter. The mean deviations varied between 20% and 50% depending on the type of the counter, nuclei concentration and nature. Several observations are made on ultrafine particle counting. © 1981.
Electron-Capture Collisions Of H+ With Ground- And Excited-State Na, M. Kimura, Ronald E. Olson, J. Pascale
Electron-Capture Collisions Of H+ With Ground- And Excited-State Na, M. Kimura, Ronald E. Olson, J. Pascale
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
Pseudopotential molecular-structure calculations have been used to obtain the low-lying interaction energies for NaH+. The wave functions were used to calculate accurate radial and rotational coupling matrix elements. Scattering calculations which include electron translational factors were performed using up to eight coupled channels for laboratory energies 0.1 to 10 keV. Electron capture from ground-state Na 3s yields cross sections in the 10-15-cm2 range of which the dominant products are H 2s and H 2p. Electron capture from excited Na 3p does not show an enhanced cross section relative to capture from the ground state even though the energy gap E(R=) …
A Potential Problem With The Tsi Electrostatic Aerosol Classifier, Darryl J. Alofs, Max B. Trueblood
A Potential Problem With The Tsi Electrostatic Aerosol Classifier, Darryl J. Alofs, Max B. Trueblood
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
No abstract provided.
A Note On The Use Of A Photoelectric Counter For Total Particle Counting, Josef Podzimek, Paul C. Yue
A Note On The Use Of A Photoelectric Counter For Total Particle Counting, Josef Podzimek, Paul C. Yue
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
The ability of the Nolan-Pollak counter to function as a "total" particle counter was investigated. Comparison with the UMR Absolute Aitken Nuclei Counter operated at an expansion pressure ratio of 1.33 revealed that in mean, the N-P counter measurements (at an expansion pressure ratio of 1.21) were 30% less. This correction, however, depends on particle nature, concentration and size distribution and assumes that particle losses in the central part of the UMRAAN counter are negligible. © 1982.
An Approximation Theory For Conjugate Surfaces And Solutions Of Elliptic Multiple Integral Problems: Application To Numerical Solutions Of Generalized Laplace's Equation, John Gregory, Ralph W. Wilkerson
An Approximation Theory For Conjugate Surfaces And Solutions Of Elliptic Multiple Integral Problems: Application To Numerical Solutions Of Generalized Laplace's Equation, John Gregory, Ralph W. Wilkerson
Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works
An Approximation Theory is Given for a Class of Elliptic Quadratic Forms Which Include the Study of Conjugate Surfaces for Elliptic Multiple Integral Problems. These Ideas Follow from the Quadratic Form Theory of Hestenes, Applied to Multiple Integral Problems by Dennemeyer, and Extended with Applications for Approximation Problems by Gregory. the Application of This Theory to a Variety of Approximation Problem Areas in This Setting is Given. These Include Conjugate Surfaces and Conjugate Solutions in the Calculus of Variations, Oscillation Problems for Elliptic Partial Differential Equations, Eigenvalue Problems for Compact Operators, Numerical Approximation Problems, And, Finally, the Intersection of These …
Current Concepts Of Cerebrovascular Disease - Stroke: Stroke And Drug Abuse, L. R. Caplan, D. (Daniel) B. Hier, G. Banks
Current Concepts Of Cerebrovascular Disease - Stroke: Stroke And Drug Abuse, L. R. Caplan, D. (Daniel) B. Hier, G. Banks
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
This Review Summarizes Available Information Concerning Cerebral Vascular Complications of the Most Commonly Abused Substances and Discusses Possible Mechanisms of Vascular Injury and Cerebral Damage. Although Alcohol is Frequently Abused and May Have Important Cerebrovascular Effects, its Consideration is Beyond the Scope of This Review.
Preparation Of Cationic Polymer Surfaces By Grafting Polymerization, H. Yasuda, B. Sherry, M. A. Ei‐Nokaly, Stig Friberg
Preparation Of Cationic Polymer Surfaces By Grafting Polymerization, H. Yasuda, B. Sherry, M. A. Ei‐Nokaly, Stig Friberg
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
A cationic polymer surface with extensive capacity for adsorption of anionic surfactants was prepared by graft polymerization of vinyl pyridine onto a plasma‐treated polypropylene surface. The nitrogen was quaternized in order to obtain the cationic sites. The concentration dependence of adsorption from high eletrolyte solution of the anionic surfactant was similar to the one a solid surface from solutions with no added electrolyte. The hydrophobic contribution to the adsorption was experienced at surfactant concentrations far below its critical micellization. Copyright © 1982 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Biomedical Applications Of Plasma Polymerization And Plasma Treatment Of Polymer Surfaces, H. Yasuda, M. Gazicki
Biomedical Applications Of Plasma Polymerization And Plasma Treatment Of Polymer Surfaces, H. Yasuda, M. Gazicki
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
Thin polymer films obtained by plasma polymerization usually show good biocompatibility when compared to classical biomaterials such as Silastic. The thicknesses of these films (from several hundreds of Å to several μm) make them suitable for the purpose of changing the surface properties of the substrate without altering its bulk properties. Both the above features together indicate the possible Biomedical use of plasma polymerization as well as plasma treatment of polymer surfaces processes. The purpose of this review is to present the most significant efforts to develop such applications with the specification of particular fields where these efforts are directed. …
Molecular Treatment Of Electron Capture By Protons From The Ground And Excited States Of Alkali-Metal Atoms, M. Kimura, Ronald E. Olson, J. Pascale
Molecular Treatment Of Electron Capture By Protons From The Ground And Excited States Of Alkali-Metal Atoms, M. Kimura, Ronald E. Olson, J. Pascale
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
Electron-capture cross sections for H+ plus alkali-metal atom (Na, K, Rb, and Cs) systems have been computed for projectile energies from 10 eV to 10 keV. An impact parameter perturbed-stationary-state theory using molecular states that incorporate electron translation factors was used to calculate the cross sections. The wave functions were generated by employing the pseudopotential method. These yield equilibrium parameters Re and De for the A +2 molecular state that are in good agreement with ab initio results. Interaction energies are also presented for the LiH+ system. Basis sets of up to eight molecular states were used to calculate the …
The University Of Missouri-Rolla, Absolute Aitken Nucleus Counter, John L. Schmitt, James L. Kassner, Josef Podzimek
The University Of Missouri-Rolla, Absolute Aitken Nucleus Counter, John L. Schmitt, James L. Kassner, Josef Podzimek
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
The authors discuss the expansion cloud chamber system known as the University of Missouri-Rolla-absolute Aitken nucleus counter. A review of the properties of an expansion chamber and how it creates a supersaturation are given and a critical examination is made of the assumptions in its operation, e.g. adiabaticity of the expansion. The design of the chamber is described in detail and an analysis of the propagation of errors is given for quantities measured and calculated. A short review of the performance of the chamber and some general comments relative to comparisons with other Aitken nucleus counting instruments are given. The …
Radiometric And Petrochemical Characteristics Of The Dells Granite, Yavapai County, Arizona, Kenneth Stewart Fleck
Radiometric And Petrochemical Characteristics Of The Dells Granite, Yavapai County, Arizona, Kenneth Stewart Fleck
Masters Theses
"The Dells granite of central Arizona, an alkaline granite containing accessory fluorite and tourmaline, contains anomalously high amounts of uranium. Gamma-ray spectrometry, x-ray fluorescence, petrographic, and autoradiographic methods were used to determine the contents and distribution of equivalent U, Th, K, and ten major element oxides within the granite pluton. The range of uranium content is 0 to 39.7 parts per million (ppm) with the mean equivalent U content 8.8 ppm; eTh, 26.8 ppm; and K, 4.8%. The average uranium content is about twice the average of western United States granites, the thorium content slightly less than average. The Th/U …