Cooperative Stewardship

Cooperative Stewardship

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2000-01-08

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 0309068312

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The Committee on Developing a Federal Materials Facilities Strategy was appointed by the National Research Council (NRC) in response to a request by the federal agencies involved in funding and operating multidisciplinary user facilities for research with synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and high magnetic fields. Starting in August 1996, a series of conversations and meetings was held among NRC staff and officials from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce), and the National Institutes of Health. The agencies were concerned that facilities originally developed to support research in materials science were increasingly used by scientists from other fields-particularly the biological sciences-whose research was supported by agencies other than those responsible for the facilities. This trend, together with the introduction of several new, large user facilities in the last decade, led the agencies to seek advice on the possible need for interagency cooperation in the management of these federal research facilities.


Soft-Matter Characterization

Soft-Matter Characterization

Author: Redouane Borsali

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-07-28

Total Pages: 1490

ISBN-13: 140204464X

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This 2-volume set includes extensive discussions of scattering techniques (light, neutron and X-ray) and related fluctuation and grating techniques that are at the forefront of this field. Most of the scattering techniques are Fourier space techniques. Recent advances have seen the development of powerful direct imaging methods such as atomic force microscopy and scanning probe microscopy. In addition, techniques that can be used to manipulate soft matter on the nanometer scale are also in rapid development. These include the scanning probe microscopy technique mentioned above as well as optical and magnetic tweezers.


Analysis of Residual Stress by Diffraction using Neutron and Synchrotron Radiation

Analysis of Residual Stress by Diffraction using Neutron and Synchrotron Radiation

Author: M.E. Fitzpatrick

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2003-02-06

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0203608992

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While residual stress can be a problem in many industries and lead to early failure of component, it can also be introduced deliberately to improve lifetimes. Knowledge of the residual stress state in a component can be critical for quality control of surface engineering processes or vital to performing an accurate assessment of component life unde


Physical Properties of Polymers

Physical Properties of Polymers

Author: James Mark

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2004-03-25

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 9780521530187

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The third edition of this well known textbook discusses the diverse physical states and associated properties of polymeric materials. The contents of the book have been conveniently divided into two general parts, 'Physical States of Polymers' and 'Characterization Techniques'. Written by seven of the leading figures in the polymer science community, this third edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded. As in the second edition, all of the chapters contain general introductory material and comprehensive literature citations designed to give newcomers to the field an appreciation of the subject and how it fits into the general context of polymer science. Containing numerous problem sets and worked examples this third edition provides enough core material for a one semester survey course at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level.


Elements of Slow-Neutron Scattering

Elements of Slow-Neutron Scattering

Author: J. M. Carpenter

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-09-24

Total Pages: 539

ISBN-13: 0521857813

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This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the fundamental theory and applications of slow-neutron scattering.


Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports

Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 610

ISBN-13:

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Lists citations with abstracts for aerospace related reports obtained from world wide sources and announces documents that have recently been entered into the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Database.


Neutron Imaging and Applications

Neutron Imaging and Applications

Author: Ian S. Anderson

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-04-21

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 0387786937

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Neutron Imaging and Applications offers an introduction to the basics of neutron beam production in addition to the wide scope of techniques that enhance imaging application capabilities. An instructional overview of neutron sources, detectors, optics and spin-filters allows readers to delve more deeply into the discussions of radiography, tomography and prospective applications available in neutron holography techniques. A section devoted to current applications describes imaging single grains in polycrystalline materials, neutron imaging of geological materials and other materials science and engineering areas. Coverage of thermal neutron imaging of biological tissues, plant physiology, Homeland Security and contraband detection explore the future prospects of this cutting-edge research. Written by key experts in the field, researchers and engineers involved with imaging technologies will find Neutron Imaging and Applications a valuable reference.