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Applications of induction linac technology to heavy ion fusion

Description: Evaluation of the application of heavy ion accelerators to ignite d-t pellets in a thermonuclear reactor is discussed. Accelerator design requirements considered include transport-limited current, beam injection conditions, and pulse bunching and focusing characteristics. The desirability of resonant and non-resonant accelerating structures is comparatively examined. The required power system switch tubes are discussed. It is concluded that heavy ion accelerators could offer a promising solutio… more
Date: July 1, 1977
Creator: Faltens, A. & Keefe, D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Potential for use of high-temperature superconductors in fusion reactors

Description: The present rate of development of high-temperature superconductors (HTSs) is sufficiently rapid that there may be opportunities for their use in contemporary fusion devices such as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). The most likely 1application is for delivering power to the superconducting magnets, especially in substituting for the current leads between the temperatures of 4 K and 77K. A second possible application of HTSs is as a liquid-nitrogen-cooled power bus, c… more
Date: January 1, 1991
Creator: Hull, J.R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Near Term Hybrid Passenger Vehicle Development Program. Phase I, Final report. Appendix A: mission analysis and performance specification studies. Volume I

Description: Studies are described which were performed for the Near Term Hybrid Vehicle program to determine passenger car usage patterns and to correlate these trip mission characteristics with vehicle design and performance specifications. (LCL)
Date: April 20, 1979
Creator: Traversi, M. & Barbarek, L.A.C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The International Coal Statistics Data Base program maintenance guide

Description: The International Coal Statistics Data Base (ICSD) is a microcomputer-based system which contains information related to international coal trade. This includes coal production, consumption, imports and exports information. The ICSD is a secondary data base, meaning that information contained therein is derived entirely from other primary sources. It uses dBase III+ and Lotus 1-2-3 to locate, report and display data. The system is used for analysis in preparing the Annual Prospects for World Co… more
Date: June 1, 1991
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Physics of antimatter-matter reactions for interstellar propulsion

Description: At the stage of the antiproton-nucleon annihilation chain of events relevant to propulsion the annihilation produces energetic charged pions and gamma rays. If annihilation occurs in a complex nucleus, protons, neutrons, and other nuclear fragments are also produced. The charge, number, and energy of the annihilation products are such that annihilation rocket engine concepts involving relatively low specific impulse (I/sub sp/ approx. = 1000 to 2000 s) and very high I/sub sp/ (3 x 10/sup 7/ s) … more
Date: August 22, 1986
Creator: Morgan, D.L. Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Status of thermal imaging technology as applied to conservation-update 1

Description: This document updates the 1978 report on the status of thermal imaging technology as applied to energy conservation in buildings. Thermal imaging technology is discussed in terms of airborne surveys, ground survey programs, and application needs such as standards development and lower cost equipment. Information on the various thermal imaging devices was obtained from manufacturer's standard product literature. Listings are provided of infrared projects of the DOE building diagnostics program, … more
Date: July 1, 1980
Creator: Snow, F.J.; Wood, J.T. & Barthle, R.C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Applications of mesoscopic physics

Description: This report discusses the following topics: Acoustical nondestructive evaluation of heterogeneous materials in the multiple scattering regime. Classical and quantum superdiffusion in a time-dependent random potential. Negative Magnetoresistance in Variable Range Hopping Conduction. Reproducible Conductance Fluctuations in Macroscopic Anderson Insulators. Feasibility of far-infared lasers using multiple semiconductor quantum wells.
Date: January 1, 1992
Creator: Feng, Shechao.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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HIDE working groups. A. Synchrotron based system

Description: A summary is given of a week's discussions on an ion source to target scenario for a synchrotron for heavy ion fusion. Topics considered include: the number of beams on the target; beam dynamics; and a number of areas explicitly identified as needing further work. (PMA)
Date: January 1, 1977
Creator: Barton, M. Q.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Investigations of CuInSe sub 2 Thin Films and Contacts

Description: This report describes research into electrical contacts for copper indium diselenide (CuInSe{sub 2}) polycrystalline thin films used for solar cell applications. Molybdenum contacts have historically been the most promising for heterojunction solar cells. This program studied contact stability by investigating thermally induced bilayer reactions between molybdenum and copper, indium, and selenium. Because selenization is widely used to fabricate CuInSe{sub 2} thin films for photovoltaic cells, … more
Date: October 1, 1991
Creator: Nicolet, M. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A historical review of portable health physics instruments and their use in radiation protection programs at Hanford, 1944 through 1988

Description: This historical review covers portable health physics instruments at Hanford from an applications viewpoint. The review provides information on specific instruments and on the general kinds of facility work environments in which the instruments have been and are being used. It provides a short, modestly technical explanation of the types of nuclear radiations, the way radiation units are quantified, and the types of nuclear radiations, the way radiation units are quantified, and the types of de… more
Date: September 1, 1989
Creator: Howell, W. P.; Kenoyer, J. L.; Kress, M. L.; Swinth, K. L.; Corbit, C. D.; Zuerner, L. V. et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Applications of concrete polymer materials for the rehabilitation of bridge decks

Description: The rapid deterioration of concrete bridge decks as a result of the increased use of deicing salts is one of the most severe problems facing the highway industry today. One possible solution to the problem is the use of concrete polymer materials. The materials of prime interest are polymer-impregnated concrete (PIC) and polymer concrete (PC), both of which have excellent durability and strength properties. Three potential applications: repair of deteriorated bridge decks, polymer impregnation … more
Date: October 1, 1977
Creator: Kukacka, L. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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In-vivo neutron activation analysis: principles and clinical applications

Description: In vivo neutron activation has opened a new era of both clinical diagnosis and therapy evaluation, and investigation into and modelling of body composition. The techniques are new, but it is already clear that considerable strides can be made in increasing accuracy and precision, increasing the number of elements susceptible to measurement, enhancing uniformity, and reducing the dose required for the measurement. The work presently underway will yield significant data on a variety of environmen… more
Date: January 1, 1982
Creator: Cohn, S.H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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On-line analysis of chemical composition using an FT-Raman spectrometer in the near-ir

Description: Newly commercialized Fourier transform Raman spectroscopic instrumentation provides a simpler alternative for vibrational spectroscopic analysis. Instrument vendors currently design for laboratory use, but there are many potential process applications of these stable, easy to use instruments. Raman spectroscopy is highly suited to analysis of aqueous samples. Near infrared excitation minimized fluorescence interference and allows for remote operation via fiber optic probes. The Department of En… more
Date: January 1, 1992
Creator: Garrison, A.A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Laser cutting plastic materials

Description: A 1000-watt CO/sub 2/ laser has been demonstrated as a reliable production machine tool for cutting of plastics, high strength reinforced composites, and other nonmetals. More than 40 different plastics have been laser cut, and the results are tabulated. Applications for laser cutting described include fiberglass-reinforced laminates, Kevlar/epoxy composites, fiberglass-reinforced phenolics, nylon/epoxy laminates, ceramics, and disposable tooling made from acrylic.
Date: August 1, 1980
Creator: Van Cleave, R.A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tutorial on neural network applications in high energy physics: A 1992 perspective

Description: Feed forward and recurrent neural networks are introduced and related to standard data analysis tools. Tips are given on applications of neural nets to various areas of high energy physics. A review of applications within high energy physics and a summary of neural net hardware status are given.
Date: April 1, 1992
Creator: Denby, B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The development of an integrated multistage fluid bed retorting process. [KENTORT II process--50-lb/hr]

Description: This report summarizes the progress made on the development of an integrated multistage fluidized bed retorting process (KENTORT II). The KENTORT II process includes integral fluidized bed zone for pyrolysis, gasification, and combustion of the oil shale. The purpose of this program is to design and test the KENTORT II process at the 50-lb/hr scale. The work performed during this year involved projects that will contribute physical and chemical data for the final design of the 50-lb/hr retort. … more
Date: January 1, 1992
Creator: Carter, S.; Vego, A.; Taulbee, D. & Stehn, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Demonstration projects for coalbed methane and Devonian shale gas: Final report. [None]

Description: In 1979, the US Department of Energy provided the American Public Gas Association (APGA) with a grant to demonstrate the feasibility of bringing unconventional gas such as methane produced from coalbeds or Devonian Shale directly into publicly owned utility system distribution lines. In conjunction with this grant, a seven-year program was initiated where a total of sixteen wells were drilled for the purpose of providing this untapped resource to communities who distribute natural gas. While co… more
Date: April 1, 1987
Creator: Verrips, A.M. & Gustavson, J.B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Applications of the MEVVA high current metal ion source

Description: A new kind of ion source has been developed in which a metal vapor vacuum arc (MEVVA) is used to produce the plasma from which the ion beam is extracted. The novel and exciting feature of this source is the very high metal ion beam current attainable. A total ion beam current of over 1 Ampere has been extracted from the embodiment of the concept that we're presently using, and this is not a limit of the method. The source was developed to upgrade the uranium ion beam intensity of the Bevatron, … more
Date: August 1, 1986
Creator: Brown, I.G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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