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Cyclic Voltammetry Of Polypyrroledodecylbenzenesulfonate Layers, T. Mccormac, W. Breen, A. Mcgee, John Cassidy, M. E.G. Lyons Jan 1994

Cyclic Voltammetry Of Polypyrroledodecylbenzenesulfonate Layers, T. Mccormac, W. Breen, A. Mcgee, John Cassidy, M. E.G. Lyons

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Polypyrrole was deposited from solutions of NaCIO. and NaDBS, where DBS is dodecylbenzenesulfonate in aqueous solu\ion and characterizcd by voltammetry. It is found that the absence of the so-called 'double laver charging current' during cyclic voltammetry of the layers formed from solutions with surfactant is not because of' the" order in morphology of the layer, but irreversible incorporation of' the surfactant anion.


On Quasi-Permutation Representations Of Finite Groups, J. M. Burns, Brendan Goldsmith, B. Hartley, R. Sandling Jan 1993

On Quasi-Permutation Representations Of Finite Groups, J. M. Burns, Brendan Goldsmith, B. Hartley, R. Sandling

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In [6], Wong defined a quasi-permutation group of degree n to be a finite group G of automorphisms of an n-dimensional complex vector space such that every element of G has non-negative integral trace. The terminology derives from the fact that if G is a finite group of permutations of a set ω of size n, and we think of G as acting on the complex vector space with basis ω, then the trace of an element g ∈ G is equal to the number of points of ω fixed by g. In [6] and [7], Wong studied the extent …


Cotorsion-Free Algebras As Endomorphism Algebras In L - The Discrete An Topological Cases., R. Gobel, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1993

Cotorsion-Free Algebras As Endomorphism Algebras In L - The Discrete An Topological Cases., R. Gobel, Brendan Goldsmith

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The discrete algebras A over a commutative ring R which can be realised as the full endomorphism algebra of a torsion-free R-module have been investigated by Dugas and Gobel under the additional set-theoretic axiom of constructibility, V = L. Many interesting results have been obtained for cotorsion-free algebras but the proofs involve rather elaborate calculations in linear algebra. Here these results are rederived in a more natural topological setting and substantial generalizations to topological algebras (which could not be handled in the previous linear algebra approach) are obtained. The results obtained are independent of the usual Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory ZFC.


The Walker Endomorphism Algebra Of A Mixed Module, Brendan Goldsmith, P. Zanardo Jan 1993

The Walker Endomorphism Algebra Of A Mixed Module, Brendan Goldsmith, P. Zanardo

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Archimedian valuation domains R are characterised in terms of the endomorphism algebras of non-splitting mixed modules of rank 1, in the Walker category.


The Kaplansky Test Problems - An Approach Via Radicals, R. Gobel, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1993

The Kaplansky Test Problems - An Approach Via Radicals, R. Gobel, Brendan Goldsmith

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The existence of non-free, K-free Abelian groups and modules (over some non-left perfect rings R) having prescribed endomorphism algebra is established within ZFC + 0 set theory. The principal technique used exploits free resolutions of non-free R-modules X and is similar to that used previously by Griffith and Eklof; much stronger results than have been obtained heretofore are obtained by coding additional information into the module X. As a consequence we can show, inter alia, that the Kaplansky Test Problems have negative answers for strongly K,-free Abelian groups of cardinality K1 in ZFC and assuming the weak Continuum Hypothesis.


Hysteresis And Anchoring Energy In Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals, Yuri Panarin Jan 1993

Hysteresis And Anchoring Energy In Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals, Yuri Panarin

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The frequency dispersion of the coercive force of Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals (FLC) cells has been detected and examined in the range of infralow (lower than 0.1 Hz) frequencies. To clarify the low-frequency dispersion, the model has been suggested, based on the arrangement of free charges and well describing the experimental curves. The method for determination of the energy of FLC anchoring at the surface, developed on the basis of the static hysteresis loop, has been proposed. The dependence of bistability and the anchoring energy upon the orientant layer thickness has experimentally been investigated.


Degnerate Four-Wave Mixing In Rhodamine Doped Epoxy Waveguides, B. Rossi, Hugh Byrne, W. Blau Apr 1991

Degnerate Four-Wave Mixing In Rhodamine Doped Epoxy Waveguides, B. Rossi, Hugh Byrne, W. Blau

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Self-diffraction from laser-induced gratings is observed in a 13 pm-thick film of rhodamine I3 doped epoxy. The decay of the grating is measured to be 2.05 ns. Degenerate forward four-wave mixing in a guided geometry is observed by coupling out all beams after nronagation over 1 mm. At 595 nm the third-order nonlinear susceptibility of the film is measured to be 1.5~10-‘~ m2Ve2.


Shadow Casting Phenomena At Newgrange, Frank Prendergast Jan 1991

Shadow Casting Phenomena At Newgrange, Frank Prendergast

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A digital model of the Newgrange passage tomb and surrounding ring of monoliths known as the Great Circle is used to investigate sunrise shadow casting phenomena at the monument. Diurnal variation in shadow directions and lengths are analysed for their potential use in the Bronze Age to indicate the passage of seasonal time. Computer-aided simulations are developed from a photogrammetric survey to accurately show how three of the largest monoliths, located closest to the tomb entrance and archaeologically coded GC1, GC-1 and GC-2, cast their shadows onto the vertical face of the entrance kerbstone, coded K1. The phenomena occur at …


On Separable Torsion- Free Modules Of Countable Density Character, R. Gobel, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1991

On Separable Torsion- Free Modules Of Countable Density Character, R. Gobel, Brendan Goldsmith

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The endomorphism algebras of modules of large cardinalities have been extensively studied in recent years using the combinatorial set-theoretic techniques of Shelah-the so-called black-box methods (see, e.g., [4, 5, 151). Despite the spectacular success of these methods, they are not suitable for realization theorems at small carinalities. Of course at the level of countability (or rather more generally for cardinals ~2’~) there are in some cases the original dramatic results of A. L. S. Corner [ 1, 2, 31 and the more recent generalizations of Gobel and May [ 111. Very recently the study of realization problems at cardinalities


Mixed Modules In L, R. Gobel, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1989

Mixed Modules In L, R. Gobel, Brendan Goldsmith

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By assuming the set-theoretic hypothesis V = L we show that, for a large class of rings R, there exist, for any regular not weekly compact cardinals K, strongly k-cyclic mixed R-modules having endomorphism algebra isomorphic to the split extension of the R-algebra A by the ideal of bounded endomorphism provided A is free qua R-module and K./Az/


On Almost-Free Modules Over Complete Discrete Valuation Rings, Brendan Goldsmith, R. Gobel Jan 1989

On Almost-Free Modules Over Complete Discrete Valuation Rings, Brendan Goldsmith, R. Gobel

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Maximal Order Abelian Subgroups Of Symmetric Groups, J. M. Burns, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1989

Maximal Order Abelian Subgroups Of Symmetric Groups, J. M. Burns, Brendan Goldsmith

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A Note On Coslender Groups, R. Dimitric, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1988

A Note On Coslender Groups, R. Dimitric, Brendan Goldsmith

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The notion of a coslender group has been introduced previously by the first author. This work continues the investigation of such groups, defines coslender part of a group, proves embeddability results, gives a characterization of finite rank coslender grops, and proves a result on smooth ascending chains of coslender groups with a conjecture that every countable coslender torsion free group is a smooth ascending union of finite rank coslender pure subgroups.


Essentially Indecomposable Modules Which Are Almost Free, Brendan Goldsmith, R. Gobel Jan 1988

Essentially Indecomposable Modules Which Are Almost Free, Brendan Goldsmith, R. Gobel

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On Endomorphism And Automorphisms Of Some Torsion-Free Modules, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1987

On Endomorphism And Automorphisms Of Some Torsion-Free Modules, Brendan Goldsmith

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The relationship between the endomorphism ring and the automorphism group of an abelian p-group has been extensively investigated. It is known that theautomorphism group need not generate the full endomorphism ring. In this paper we investigate the analagous problem for torsion free modules over a complete discrete valuation ring obtaining similar results.


Realising Rings As Endomorphism Rings: The Impact Of Logic, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1986

Realising Rings As Endomorphism Rings: The Impact Of Logic, Brendan Goldsmith

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On Endomorphism Algebras Of Mixed Modules, Brendan Goldsmith, B. Franzen Jan 1985

On Endomorphism Algebras Of Mixed Modules, Brendan Goldsmith, B. Franzen

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Representations Of Algebras Over A Complete Discrete Valuation Ring, Brendan Goldsmith, Manfred Dugas, Rudiger Gobel Jan 1984

Representations Of Algebras Over A Complete Discrete Valuation Ring, Brendan Goldsmith, Manfred Dugas, Rudiger Gobel

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An Essentially Semi-Rigid Class Of Modules, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1984

An Essentially Semi-Rigid Class Of Modules, Brendan Goldsmith

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Essentially Indecomposable Modules Over A Complete Discret Valuation Ring, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1983

Essentially Indecomposable Modules Over A Complete Discret Valuation Ring, Brendan Goldsmith

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An Analysis Of The Median Polish Procedure, Patricia M. Burgess, David L. Farnsworth Aug 1982

An Analysis Of The Median Polish Procedure, Patricia M. Burgess, David L. Farnsworth

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The effect of the median polish procedure on artificial data having known general characteristics, disturbances, and random elements is examined. Monte Carlo experiments were designed for this purpose. The behavior of the fits, residuals, and various accompanying statistics are determined under special controlled conditions. Then, the procedure is applied to selected data sets from the literature utilizing the findings of this study.


An Analysis Of The Impact Of The 55 Mph Speed Limit, David L. Farnsworth, Kenneth Mathis, Janet Herbert Aug 1981

An Analysis Of The Impact Of The 55 Mph Speed Limit, David L. Farnsworth, Kenneth Mathis, Janet Herbert

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In January 1974 the speed limit on the New York State Thruway was set at 55 mph for all vehicles. This paper examines the effect of that action on Thruway fatality rates. The exact number of total miles driven is known for this toil road. Hence, death rates are based upon precise information. Since seven years have elapsed during the post-treatment period, 1974-1980, longer trends can be investigated. The death rate is modeled and intervention analysis performed. Using a variety of forecasting techniques, the pre-treatment fatality rates are used to project rates through the post-treatment period. In this way, the …


A Note On Products Of Infinite Cyclic Groups, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1981

A Note On Products Of Infinite Cyclic Groups, Brendan Goldsmith

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In his book [2], Fuchs introduces the notion of a subgroup X of a Specker group P being a product and goes on to establish a Lemma [2, Lemma 95.1] which yields a useful characterization of the quotient and enables an easy derivation of Nunke’s characterization of epimorphic images of the Specker group [4]. Unfortunately this Lemma is incorrect as we show in section 1. In section 2 by suitably strengthening the hypothesis we regain a characterization of the quotient. Throughout, all groups are additively written Abelian groups and our notation follows the standard works of Fuchs [1], [2].


Endomorphism Rings Of Torsion-Free Modules Over A Complete Discret Valuation Ring., Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1978

Endomorphism Rings Of Torsion-Free Modules Over A Complete Discret Valuation Ring., Brendan Goldsmith

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Algorithms For The Solution Of Systems Of Coupled Second-Order Ordinary Differential Equations, Brendan O'Shea Jan 1978

Algorithms For The Solution Of Systems Of Coupled Second-Order Ordinary Differential Equations, Brendan O'Shea

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Several step-by-step methods for the computer solution systems of coupled second-order ordinary differential equations, are examined from the point of view of efficiency “time-wise” and “storage-wise”. Particular reference is made to a system arising in the close-coupling approximation of the Schroedinger equation. The stability of the solution is also considered.


Essentially-Rigid Families Of Abelian P-Groups, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1978

Essentially-Rigid Families Of Abelian P-Groups, Brendan Goldsmith

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A Topological Approach To A Problem Of Nunke, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1978

A Topological Approach To A Problem Of Nunke, Brendan Goldsmith

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A Note On Elongations Of Abelian Groups, Brendan Goldsmith Jan 1975

A Note On Elongations Of Abelian Groups, Brendan Goldsmith

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