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Annealing And Oxidation Of Silicon Oxide Films Prepared By Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition, X. Y. Chen, Yongfeng Lu, L. J. Tang, Y. H. Wu, B. J. Cho, J. R. Dong, W. D. Song

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: Faculty Publications

We have investigated phase separation, silicon nanocrystal (Si NC) formation and optical properties of Si oxide (SiO_x, 0,x,2) films by high-vacuum annealing and dry oxidation. The SiO_x films were deposited by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition at different nitrous–oxide/silane flow ratios. The physical and optical properties of the SiO_x films were studied as a result of high-vacuum annealing and thermal oxidation. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) reveals that the as-deposited films have a random-bonding or continuous-random-network structure with different oxidation states. After annealing at temperatures above 1000 °C, the intermediate Si continuum in XPS spectra (referring to the …

High Voltage Conversion For Mems Applications Using Micromachined Capacitors, Puneet Khanna

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This thesis explores high voltage converter circuits for MEMS applications using micromachined devices. A novel MEMS based tunable DC-DC converter has been developed. Conventional high voltage converters based on charge pumps are unable to convert voltages to higher than few tens of volts due to power handling limitations of the CMOS components. In order to overcome this limitation a high voltage circuit has been proposed, which when integrated with micromachined switches will generate output voltages in the range of 100 Volts. The converter is based on a two phase switched capacitor circuit, and allows regulation of voltage conversion ratio. Three …

November 13, 2004 (Pages 6119-6228), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 34 (2004)

No abstract provided.

Bridging The Gulf Between Faith And Work (Memphis, Tn), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at Germantown Presbyterian Church's (Memphis, TN) work and faith workshop, Pollard considers ways to bridge the contemporary gulf between religious faith and business.

Hawks' Herald - November 12, 2004, Roger Williams University

Hawk's Herald

No abstract provided.

Murray Ledger And Times, November 13, 2004, Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Minutes - November 12, 2004, Usm Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Gazette November 12, 2004, Langston University

LU Gazette, 2000-2009

The student newspaper for Langston University.

The Docket (November 12, 2004), William & Mary Law School

The Docket

No abstract provided.

Evidence For And Characterization Of Ca2+ Binding To The Catalytic Region Of Arabidopsis Thaliana Phospholipase Dβ, Xuemin Wang

Biology Department Faculty Works

Most types of plant phospholipase D (PLD) require Ca2+ for activity, but how Ca2+ affects PLD activity is not well understood. We reported previously that Ca2+ binds to the regulatory C2 domain that occurs in the N terminus of the Ca2+-requiring PLDs. Using Arabidopsis thaliana PLDβ and C2-deleted PLDβ (PLDβcat), we now show that Ca2+ also interacts with the catalytic regions of PLD. PLDβcat exhibited Ca2+-dependent activity, was much less active, and required a higher level of Ca2+ than the full-length PLDβ. Ca2+ binding of the proteins was stimulated by phospholipids; phosphatidylserine was the most effective among those tested. Scatchard …

The Courier, Volume 38, Issue 7, November 12, 2004, The Courier, College Of Dupage

The Courier

Stories:

College Ceilings Crumbling

Survey Illustrates Student Reactions

Women Unite At College Expo–Woman2Woman Expo Fundraiser, Shopping, Music, Entertainment

“Alabama Rain” Opens For November

People:

Trang Ta

Li-Young Lee

Christina Gildo

Kayla Halsall

The Bison, November 12, 2004

The Bison Newspapers

No abstract provided.

College Voice Vol. 28 No. 9, Connecticut College

2004-2005

No abstract provided.

Daily Eastern News: November 12, 2004, Eastern Illinois University

November

No abstract provided.

Flyer News, Vol. 52, No. 16 (Nov. 12, 2004), University Of Dayton

Flyer News

Student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton

The Hilltop 11-12-2004, Hilltop Staff

The Hilltop: 2000 - 2010

No abstract provided.

Sandspur, Vol 111, No 11, November 12, 2004, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Whalesong 2004-11-12, N/A N/A

Whalesong

No abstract provided.

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2004-11-12, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 2001-2011

This edition of the Wooster Voice was published on November 12 of 2004, and it is twelve pages long. Dave Brown, who was the Director of Residential Life and Housing, officially left the college effective of November 4. Eight students have admitted being involved in the vandalism of Bornhuetter Hall. Page three has an article about the enrollment of international students being down. The College of Wooster's Egyptian Mummy had a CT scan on October 27 to investigate her being. The fourth annual Battle of the Bands will be occurring on November 12. The annual Fall Dance Concert will be …

Structural Mimicry In Class A G Protein-Coupled Receptor Rotamer Toggle Switches, Sean D. Mcallister, Dow P. Hurst, Judy Barnett-Norris, Diane L. Lynch, Patricia H. Reggio, Mary E. Abood

Faculty Articles

In this study, we tested the hypothesis that a CB₁ TMH3-4-5-6 aromatic microdomain, which includes F3.25(190), F3.36(201), W5.43(280), and W6.48(357), is centrally involved in CB₁ receptor activation, with the F3.36(201)/W6.48(357) interaction key to the maintenance of the CB₁-inactive state. We have shown previously that when F3.36(201), W5.43(280), and W6.48(357) are individually mutated to alanine, a significant reduction in ligand binding affinity is observed in the presence of WIN 55,212-2 and SR141716A but not CP55,940 and anandamide. In the work presented here, we report a detailed functional analysis of the F3.36(201)A, F3.25(190)A, W5.43(280)A, and W6.48(357)A mutant receptors …

Development Of A Sensitive And Specific Biosensor Assay To Detect Vibrio Vulnificus In Estuarine Waters, Robert M. Ulrich

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Biosensor development has the potential to meet the need for rapid, sensitive, and specific detection of pathogenic bacteria from natural sources. An antibody-based fiber-optic biosensor assay to detect low levels of Vibrio vulnificus in estuarine waters following an enrichment step was developed. The principle of the sensor is based on an immuno-sandwich assay where an anti-V. vulnificus polyclonal capture antibody preparation was first immobilized on a polystyrene fiber-optic waveguide using a biotin-avidin association. The capture antibody is responsible for binding the target cells to the waveguide. Cyanine-5-conjugated anti-V. vulnificus polyclonal antibodies are subsequently allowed to bind to immobilized …

Chemical And Photolytic Degradation Of Polyacrylamides Used In Potable Water Treatment, Peiyao Cheng

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Polyacrylamides (PAMs) are a class of polymers formed from acrylamide alone or copolymerized with other monomers. PAMs have been used in drinking water treatment as flocculants or coagulants in the highest volume among all the polymer types. In potable water treatment processes, polyacrylamides are often exposed to oxidants (e.g. chlorine and permanganate) and UV irradiation from sunlight or artificial sources. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the possible degradation of PAMs caused by chemical oxidation and/or UV irradiation.

Three types of PAM products (nonionic, cationic and anionic) were studied under free chlorine and permanganate oxidation, UV irradiation, and …

The Register, 2004-11-11, North Carolina Agricutural And Technical State University

NCAT Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Western News, Nov. 11, 2004 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: MLK celebration set for January; Litynski named to NSF position; 9/11 commission member Slade Gordon visits WMU; Muslim students present "Women in Islam"; On Campus with Hardy Figueroa.

Eastern Progress - 11 Nov 2004, Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Progress 2004-2005

No abstract provided.

The Setonian, November 11, 2004, Seton Hall University

2004

No abstract provided.

Otter Realm, November 11, 2004, Vol. 11 No. 5, California State University, Monterey Bay

The Otter Realm

Drugs are prevalent as CSUMB -- Crime threatens campus -- Students doubt cleanliness of eating facilities -- News: Hundred-year itch, CSUMB to bury time capsule -- Athletics Department seeks student dollars -- Parking signs vandalized -- Falling for fall break -- Butt Busters Brigade saves local scenery -- Otters weigh in on Bush's re-election to office -- Students juggle parenthood and curriculum -- Show me the money -- Wild on Fort Ord -- Sports: Fall sports finish a tough NCAA division II season -- Disc-golfers aren't throwing their time away -- Uncommon Sense -- Hoop teams lay down the ground …

November 11, 2004, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Rotunda - Vol 84, No 9 - Nov 11, 2004, Longwood University

Rotunda

No abstract provided.

The Advocate, November 11, 2004, Minnesota State University Moorhead

The Advocate

No abstract provided.