Fractional Complex Transform Method For Wave Equations On Cantor Sets Within Local Fractional Differential Operator,
2013
W. H. Su
Fractional Complex Transform Method For Wave Equations On Cantor Sets Within Local Fractional Differential Operator, Xiao-Jun Yang
Xiao-Jun Yang
This paper points out the fractional complex transform method for wave equations on Cantor sets within the local differential fractional operators. The proposed method is efficient to handle differential equations on Cantor sets.
Damped Wave Equation And Dissipative Wave Equation In Fractal Strings Within The Local Fractional Variational Iteration Method,
2013
W. H. Su
Damped Wave Equation And Dissipative Wave Equation In Fractal Strings Within The Local Fractional Variational Iteration Method, Xiao-Jun Yang
Xiao-Jun Yang
No abstract provided.
Universal Scaling And Intrinsic Classification Of Electro-Mechanical Actuators,
2013
Purdue University
Universal Scaling And Intrinsic Classification Of Electro-Mechanical Actuators, Sambit Palit, Ankit Jain, Muhammad A. Alam
Birck and NCN Publications
Actuation characteristics of electromechanical (EM) actuators have traditionally been studied for a few specific regular electrode geometries and support (anchor) configurations. The ability to predict actuation characteristics of electrodes of arbitrary geometries and complex support configurations relevant for broad range of applications in switching, displays, and varactors, however, remains an open problem. In this article, we provide four universal scaling relationships for EM actuation characteristics that depend only on the mechanical support configuration and the corresponding electrode geometries, but are independent of the specific geometrical dimensions and material properties of these actuators. These scaling relationships offer an intrinsic classification for …
Cantor-Type Cylindrical-Coordinate Method For Differential Equations With Local Fractional Derivatives,
2013
H. M. Srivastava
Cantor-Type Cylindrical-Coordinate Method For Differential Equations With Local Fractional Derivatives, Xiao-Jun Yang
Xiao-Jun Yang
In this Letter, we propose to use the Cantor-type cylindrical-coordinate method in order to investigate a family of local fractional differential operators on Cantor sets. Some testing examples are given to illustrate the capability of the proposed method for the heat-conduction equation on a Cantor set and the damped wave equation in fractal strings. It is seen to be a powerful tool to convert differential equations on Cantor sets from Cantorian-coordinate systems to Cantor-type cylindrical-coordinate systems.
Engineered Interfaces And Nano-Scale Thin Films For Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrolytes,
2013
Western Michigan University
Engineered Interfaces And Nano-Scale Thin Films For Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrolytes, Manjula I. Nandasiri
Dissertations
Solid state electrolytes with high oxygen ionic conductivity at low temperatures are required to develop cost effective and efficient solid oxide fuel cells. This study investigates the influence of engineered interfaces on the oxygen ionic conductivity of nano-scale multilayer thin film electrolytes. The epitaxial Sm2O3 doped CeO2 (SDC) and Sc2O3 stabilized ZrO2 (ScSZ) are selected as the alternative layers for the proposed multilayer thin film electrolyte based on the optimum structural, chemical, and electrical properties reported in the previous studies. The epitaxial SDC(111)/ScSZ(111) multilayer thin films are grown on high …
Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Induced Structure-Property Relationships Of Metal Nanostructures,
2013
Western Michigan University
Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Induced Structure-Property Relationships Of Metal Nanostructures, Subramanian Vilayurganapathy
Dissertations
The confluence of nanotechnology and plasmonics has led to new and interesting phenomena. The industrial need for fast, efficient and miniature devices which constantly push the boundaries on device performance tap into the happy marriage between these diverse fields. Designing devices for real life application that give superior performance when compared with existing ones are enabled by a better understanding of their structure-property relationships. Among all the design constraints, without doubt, the shape and size of the nanostructure along with the dielectric medium surrounding it has the maximum influence on the response and thereby the performance of the device. Hence …
Multipactor Discharge In High Power Microwave Systems: Analyzing Effects And Mitigation Through Simulation In Icepic,
2013
Air Force Institute of Technology
Multipactor Discharge In High Power Microwave Systems: Analyzing Effects And Mitigation Through Simulation In Icepic, Robert L. Lloyd
Theses and Dissertations
Single surface multipactor in high power microwave systems was investigated computationally and analytically. The research focused upon understanding the cause and parametric dependence of the multipactor process leading to suggested methods of mitigation. System damage due to reaction was also assessed. All simulations were performed using the PIC code developed by AFRL, known as ICEPIC. In recreating the susceptibility curves that define regions of multipactor growth and decay, a discrepancy was found between previous published results and those observed in the current simulation. This was attributed to previous simulations not accounting for the magnetic component in the electromagnetic radiation incident …
Battery Energy Storage System In Solar Power Generation,
2013
Rajasthan Technical University Kota
Battery Energy Storage System In Solar Power Generation, Radhey Shyam Meena Er., Deepa Sharma
Radhey Shyam Meena
Grid-connected solar PV dramatically changes the load profile of an electric utility customer. The expected widespread adoption of solar generation by customers on the distribution system poses significant challenges to system operators both in transient and steady state operation, from issues including voltage swings, sudden weather-induced changes in generation, and legacy protective devices designed with one-way power flow in mind
Fractal Heat Conduction Problem Solved By Local Fractional Variation Iteration Method,
2013
D. Baleanu
Fractal Heat Conduction Problem Solved By Local Fractional Variation Iteration Method, Yang Xiaojun
Xiao-Jun Yang
This paper points out a novel local fractional variational iteration method for processing the local fractional heat conduction equation arising in fractal heat transfer.
An Investigation Into Dual-Axis Solar Tracking,
2013
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
An Investigation Into Dual-Axis Solar Tracking, Daniel Spaizman
Physics
This senior project aims to determine a) if using a controlled photon-tracking system does produce greater voltage output than a fixed panel and b) by how much, if so. To do this, I built a dual-axis solar tracker using a small solar panel, some stepper motors, and an Arduino Uno. The majority of my time was spent familiarizing myself with the electrical components and fabricating the device. To test the performance of the panel, the leads of the solar panel were attached to the Arduino to record the output voltages. Two experiments were carried out to discover the answers to …
Study Of The Growth And Switching Kinetics On Ferroelectric Nanocrystals Of Copolymer Vinylidene Fluoride And Trifluoroethylene On An Atomic Force Microscope,
2013
Institute of Crystallography, Russian Academy of Science, Moscow
Study Of The Growth And Switching Kinetics On Ferroelectric Nanocrystals Of Copolymer Vinylidene Fluoride And Trifluoroethylene On An Atomic Force Microscope, R. V. Gaynutdinov, O. A. Lysova, A. L. Tolstikhina, V. M. Fridkin, S. G. Yudin, Stephen Ducharme
Stephen Ducharme Publications
The growth of nanocrystals obtained from Langmuir-Blodgett films of ferroelectric copolymer consisting of 70% vinylidene fluoride and 30% trifluoroethylene has been investigated by atomic force microscopy (AFM). The radius and concentration of nanocrystals are found to depend on the annealing time of the film. A model for nanocrystal growth is proposed which yields adequate time dependences for nanocrystal size parameters. The switching kinetics of individual ferroelectric nanocrystals with an average diameter of 100–200 nm and a height of 15–20 nm has been investigated in the piezoelectric response mode. It is shown that the switching of nanocrystals has an activation character.
Note: A Simple Thermal Gradient Annealing Unit For The Treatment Of Thin Films,
2013
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Note: A Simple Thermal Gradient Annealing Unit For The Treatment Of Thin Films, C. J. Metting, Johnathan K. Bunn, Ellen A. Underwood, Yihao Zhu, G. Koley, T. Crawford, Jason R. Hattrick-Simpers
Faculty Publications
A gradient annealing cell has been developed for the high-throughput study of thermalannealing effects on thin-film libraries in different environments. The inexpensive gradientannealing unit permits temperature gradients as large as 28 °C/mm and can accommodate samples ranging in length from 13 mm to 51 mm. The system was validated by investigating the effects of annealing temperature on the crystallinity, resistivity, and transparency of tin-doped indium oxide deposited on a glass substrate by magnetron sputtering. The unit developed in this work will permit the rapid optimization of materials properties such as crystallinity, homogeneity, and conductivity across a variety of applications.
Experimental Determination Of Electron-Hole Pair Creation Energy In 4h-Sic Epitaxial Layer: An Absolute Calibration Approach,
2013
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Experimental Determination Of Electron-Hole Pair Creation Energy In 4h-Sic Epitaxial Layer: An Absolute Calibration Approach, S. K. Chaudhuri, K. J. Zavalla, K. C. Mandal
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Battery Energy Storage System In Solar Power Generation,
2013
Rajasthan Technical University Kota
Battery Energy Storage System In Solar Power Generation, Radhey Shyam Meena Er.
Radhey Shyam Meena
As solar photovoltaic power generation becomes more commonplace, the inherent intermittency of the solar resource poses one of the great challenges to those who would design and implement the next generation smart grid. Specifically, grid-tied solar power generation is a distributed resource whose output can change extremely rapidly, resulting in many issues for the distribution system operator with a large quantity of installed photovoltaic devices. Battery energy storage systems are increasingly being used to help integrate solar power into the grid. These systems are capable of absorbing and delivering both real and reactive power with sub-second response times. With these …
The Effects Of Personality Type On Engineering Student Performance And Attitudes,
2013
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
The Effects Of Personality Type On Engineering Student Performance And Attitudes, Richard M. Felder, Gary Felder, E. Jacquelin Dietz
Physics: Faculty Publications
The Myers‐Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) was administered to a group of 116 students taking the introductory chemical engineering course at North Carolina State University. That course and four subsequent chemical engineering courses were taught in a manner that emphasized active and cooperative learning and inductive presentation of course material. Type differences in various academic performance measures and attitudes were noted as the students progressed through the curriculum. The observations were generally consistent with the predictions of type theory, and the experimental instructional approach appeared to improve the performance of MBTI types (extraverts, sensors, and feelers) found in previous studies to …
A Non-Linear Eigensolver-Based Alternative To Traditional Self-Consistent Electronic Structure Calculation Methods,
2013
University of Massachusetts Amherst
A Non-Linear Eigensolver-Based Alternative To Traditional Self-Consistent Electronic Structure Calculation Methods, Brendan E. Gavin
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
This thesis presents a means of enhancing the iterative calculation techniques used in electronic structure calculations, particularly Kohn-Sham DFT. Based on the subspace iteration method of the FEAST eigenvalue solving algorithm, this nonlinear FEAST algorithm (NLFEAST) improves the convergence rate of traditional iterative methods and dramatically improves their robustness. A description of the algorithm is given, along with the results of numerical experiments that demonstrate its effectiveness and offer insight into the factors that determine how well it performs.
Adherent Cells Avoid Polarization Gradients On
Periodically Poled Litao3 Ferroelectrics,
2013
Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Adherent Cells Avoid Polarization Gradients On Periodically Poled Litao3 Ferroelectrics, Christof Christophis, Elisabetta Ada Cavalcanti-Adam, Maximilian Hanke, Kenji Kitamura, Alexei Gruverman, Michael Grunze, Peter A. Dowben, Axel Rosenhahn
Peter Dowben Publications
The response of fibroblast cells to periodically poled LiTaO3 ferroelectric crystals has been studied. While fibroblast cells do not show morphological differences on the two polarization directions, they show a tendency to avoid the field gradients that occur between polarization domains of the ferroelectric. The response to the field gradients is fully established after one hour, a time at which fibroblasts form their first focal contacts. If suspension cells, with a lower tendency to establish strong surface contacts are used, no influence of the field gradients is observed.
Determining Planck's Constant Using Leds,
2013
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Determining Planck's Constant Using Leds, Zechariah Thurman
Zechariah Thurman
In this paper a value for Planck's constant is measured. The value found with this experiment is within two sigma of the accepted value, this constitutes reasonable agreement with theory for the purposes of this experiment.
Local Nonequilibrium Solute Trapping Model For Non-Planar Interface,
2013
Institute of problems of Chemical Physics, Russia
Local Nonequilibrium Solute Trapping Model For Non-Planar Interface, Sergey Sobolev
Sergey Sobolev
A generalized solute trapping model was proposed incorporating the dependency on interfacial normal velocity along the dendrite side, as an extension of the continuous growth model modified by Sobolev with the local nonequilibrium diffusion model (LNDM). The present model predicts that the transition to diffusionless solidification is not sharp, but occurs in a range of velocities. Analysis indicates that for local nonequilibrium solute diffusion in bulk liquid the effect of the interfacial normal velocity dependency on solute partitioning is considerable.
A Cauchy Problem For Some Local Fractional Abstract Differential Equation With Fractal Conditions,
2013
China University of Mining & Technology
A Cauchy Problem For Some Local Fractional Abstract Differential Equation With Fractal Conditions, Yang Xiaojun, Zhong Weiping, Gao Feng
Xiao-Jun Yang
Fractional calculus is an important method for mathematics and engineering [1-24]. In this paper, we review the existence and uniqueness of solutions to the Cauchy problem for the local fractional differential equation with fractal conditions \[ D^\alpha x\left( t \right)=f\left( {t,x\left( t \right)} \right),t\in \left[ {0,T} \right], x\left( {t_0 } \right)=x_0 , \] where $0<\alpha \le 1$ in a generalized Banach space. We use some new tools from Local Fractional Functional Analysis [25, 26] to obtain the results.
