scholarly journals Laboratory Astrophysics with COSmIC: Interstellar and Planetary Applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (A29A) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farid Salama ◽  
Cesar S. Contreras ◽  
Ella Sciamma-O'Brien ◽  
Salma Bejaoui
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Astrophysics ◽  
Laboratory Facility ◽  
Generate Process

AbstractWe discuss the capabilities of the laboratory facility, COSmIC, that was developed to generate, process and analyze interstellar, circumstellar and planetary analogs in the laboratory

Recent Progress in Laboratory Astrophysics Achieved with NASA Ames’ COSmIC Facility

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (S332) ◽  
pp. 364-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farid Salama ◽  
Ella Sciamma-O’Brien ◽  
Cesar S. Contreras ◽  
Salma Bejaoui
Keyword(s):  
High Vacuum ◽  
Space Mission ◽  
Laboratory Astrophysics ◽  
Interstellar Clouds ◽  
Molecular Precursors ◽  
Diffuse Interstellar Bands ◽  
Laboratory Facility ◽  
Future Space ◽  
Generate Process ◽  
Space Environments

AbstractWe describe the characteristics and the capabilities of the laboratory facility, COSmIC, that was developed at NASA Ames to generate, process and analyze interstellar, circumstellar and planetary analogs in the laboratory. COSmIC stands for ’Cosmic Simulation Chamber’ and is dedicated to the study of neutral and ionized molecules and nanoparticles under the low temperature and high vacuum conditions that are required to simulate various space environments such as diffuse interstellar clouds, circumstellar outflows and planetary atmospheres. Recent results obtained using COSmIC will be highlighted. In particular, the progress that has been achieved in the domain of the diffuse interstellar bands (DIBs) and in monitoring, in the laboratory, the formation of circumstellar dust grains and planetary atmosphere aerosols from their gas-phase molecular precursors. Plans for future laboratory experiments on interstellar and planetary molecules and grains will also be addressed, as well as the implications of the studies underway for astronomical observations and past and future space mission data analysis.

Laboratory Astrophysics Experiments in X-Ray Transfer Physics Relevant to Cosmic Accretion-Powered Sources

1988 ◽  
Vol 102 ◽  
pp. 67-70
Author(s):  
S.M. Kahn ◽  
W. Craig ◽  
J. Schachter ◽  
B. Wargelin ◽  
H. Kapteyn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Surrounding Medium ◽  
Cataclysmic Variables ◽  
Laboratory Astrophysics ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Laboratory Facility ◽  
Excitation Processes ◽  
Laboratory Astrophysics Experiments ◽  
Resonant Transitions

AbstractThe interpretation of upcoming cosmic soft X-ray spectroscopic observations may require a vast improvement in the state of our knowledge of basic atomic physics and radiation transfer processes, particularly for the important class of accretion-powered systems such as cataclysmic variables, X-ray binaries, and active galactic nuclei. For these sources, short wavelength spectral features are formed in the transfer of X-radiation from a powerful central source outward through a cooler, surrounding medium. The line emitting gas is photoionized and the level populations are determined largely by recombination cascades and photoexcitation as opposed to collisional effects. These processes can be rather complex and many uncertainties remain. We are developing a new approach to this problem using time-resolved studies of laser produced plasmas. Experiments which are currently underway include the measurements of: (a) inner and outer shell photoabsorption cross-sections of intermediate ions of abundant elements, and (b) fluorescent excitation processes due to wavelength coincidences of resonant transitions from different ions. In connection with this program, we have developed a novel reflection grating spectrometer coupled to a streak camera which provides high resolution spectra at soft X-ray and EUV wavelengths at the sub-nanosecond level. We describe our laboratory facility and some of our preliminary experimental results.

Identifikasi Potensi Air Tanah untuk Kebutuhan Penyediaan Air Bersih dengan Metode Geolistrik: Studi Kasus di Kawasan Geostech, Puspiptek Serpong

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-212
Author(s):  
Heru Sri Naryanto ◽  
Puspa Khaerani ◽  
Syakira Trisnafiah ◽  
Achmad Fakhrus Shomim ◽  
Wisyanto Wisyanto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Geophysical Methods ◽  
Groundwater Potential ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Rock Types ◽  
Groundwater Aquifers ◽  
Groundwater Aquifer ◽  
Groundwater Origin ◽  
Laboratory Facility ◽  
Potential Groundwater ◽  
Lower Depth

ABSTRACTGeostech Building, as an office and laboratory facility, requires a source of clean water from groundwater related to the limited supply of clean water from the PDAM. Due to the needs of freshwater from groundwater origin, data and information are needed regarding the potential groundwater in the area, including aquifer configuration, depth, and groundwater potential. The presence of groundwater is not distributed through every area, and it's related to the geological and geohydrological conditions. One of the geophysical methods that can describe subsurface is 2D geoelectric methods. This method can distinguish and analyze rock types, geological structures, groundwater aquifers, and other important information based on the characteristics of the electricity of rocks by looking at the value of the type of resistance. In this measurement, the Wenner Alpha configuration has been used, where the arrangement of A-B current electrodes and M-N potential electrodes have constant spacing. From the measurement results, it can be interpreted that there is a low resistivity layer containing porous groundwater as an aquifer. Based on regional geological data, it has been estimated that this layer is in the form of sandy tuff (0-1.5 ohm-m). The exploitation of groundwater with drilling is expected to reach the aquifer's upper layer at depth, starting from 11.5-13 meters. The groundwater aquifer thickness cannot be ascertained because of the penetration of the lower depth of 2D geoelectric measurements truncated by the constraint of a maximum stretch of cable. The upper layer of the aquifer contains a turned layer of fine tufa and medium tuff, which is impermeable, coarse tuff, and mixed soil with varying thickness at the upper layer.Keywords: 2D geoelectric, aquifer, potential groundwater, Geostech  ABSTRAKGedung Geostech sebagai sarana perkantoran dan laboratorium memerlukan sumber air bersih dari air tanah terkait dengan terbatasnya suplai air bersih dari PDAM. Kebutuhan air bersih berasal dari air tanah, maka diperlukan data dan informasi mengenai kondisi potensi air tanah di kawasan tersebut termasuk konfigurasi akuifer, kedalaman, dan potensi air tanahnya. Keberadaan air tanah tidaklah merata untuk setiap tempat dan sangat terkait dengan kondisi geologi dan geohidrologinya. Salah satu metode geofisika yang dapat memberikan gambaran kondisi bawah permukaan adalah dengan metode geolistrik 2D. Metode ini dapat membedakan dan menganalisis jenis batuan, struktur geologi, akuifer air tanah, dan informasi penting lainnya berdasarkan sifat kelistrikan batuan dengan melihat nilai tahanan jenisnya. Dalam pengukuran ini digunakan konfigurasi Wenner Alpha, dimana susunan elektroda arus A dan B dan elektroda potensial M dan N mempunyai spasi yang konstan. Dari hasil pengukuran dapat diinterpretasikan adanya lapisan dengan resistivitas rendah yang mengandung air tanah dan bersifat porous sebagai akuifer. Berdasarkan data geologi regional diperkirakan lapisan ini berupa tuf pasiran (0-1,5 ohm-m). Pengambilan air tanah dengan pemboran diperkirakan akan mengenai batas atas lapisan akuifer pada kedalaman 11,5-13 meter. Ketebalan akuifer air tanah tidak bisa dihitung karena penetrasi kedalaman pengukuran geolistrik 2D terbatasi oleh bentangan elektroda di permukaan. Lapisan di atas akuifer merupakan lapisan selang-seling tuf halus dan tuf sedang yang kedap air, tuf kasar, dan pada bagian paling atas merupakan tanah urugan dengan ketebalan bervariasi.Kata kunci: Geolistrik 2D, akuifer, potensi air tanah, Geostech  

scholarly journals Prospective, Open-label Trial to Evaluate Efficacy of Lyophilized Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Treatment of Recurrent C. difficile Infection

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S383-S384
Author(s):  
Peyman Goldeh ◽  
Peter Kim ◽  
Salaheddin Abouanaser ◽  
Eric Partlow ◽  
Patricia Beckett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Similar Efficacy ◽  
Fecal Microbiota ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Retention Enema ◽  
Recurrent Clostridium Difficile Infection ◽  
Laboratory Facility ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has shown to be effective for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (rCDI). However, significant laboratory costs for donor screening and a lack of suitable donors and laboratory facility have restricted the availability of the treatment. In order to expand access to FMT, we have investigated the efficacy of lyophilized FMT, comparing it to the published historical efficacy of frozen FMT in preventing further episodes of CDI in patients with a history of rCDI. This study was designed to be open-labeled to expedite and minimize costs associated with conducting a two-armed randomized controlled trial, given that the efficacy of frozen FMT is known to be 85%. Additionally, using lyophilized FMT offers two major advantages: 1) its prolonged shelf life reduces cost because fewer donors need to be screened; and 2) it can be transported without freezing. Methods This is an open-labeled, prospective study involving 50 patients with a history of 2 or more rCDI who have failed at least 1 course of tapered vancomycin therapy. Eligible patients received 2 lyophilized FMT via retention enema within 8 days of each treatment and were followed for 13 weeks post last FMT to determine efficacy and safety of FMT. Results The efficacy of lyophilized FMTs in preventing further episodes of CDI in patients with rCDI was 80%. The adverse events associated with lyophilized FMT were similar to frozen FMT. Conclusion Lyophilized FMT in treating rCDI showed similar efficacy and safety to frozen FMT. Lyophilized FMT appears to be promising in preventing further episode of CDI and increasing accessibility for patients with rCDI. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

scholarly journals First-of-a-kind muography for nuclear waste characterization

2018 ◽  
Vol 377 (2137) ◽  
pp. 20180048 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Mahon ◽  
Anthony Clarkson ◽  
Simon Gardner ◽  
David Ireland ◽  
Ramsey Jebali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Waste ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
Laboratory Facility ◽  
Waste Container ◽  
High Resolution Images ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The University

In the last decade, there has been a surge in the number of academic research groups and commercial companies exploiting naturally occurring cosmic-ray muons for imaging purposes in a range of industrial and geological applications. Since 2009, researchers at the University of Glasgow and the UK National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) have pioneered this technique for the characterization of shielded nuclear waste containers with significant investment from the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Sellafield Ltd. Lynkeos Technology Ltd. was formed in 2016 to commercialize the Muon Imaging System (MIS) technology that resulted from this industry-funded academic research. The design, construction and performance of the Lynkeos MIS is presented along with first experimental and commercial results. The high-resolution images include the identification of small fragments of uranium within a surrogate 500-litre intermediate level waste container and metal inclusions within thermally treated GeoMelt® R&D Product Samples. The latter of these are from Lynkeos' first commercial contract with the UK National Nuclear Laboratory. The Lynkeos MIS will be deployed at the NNL Central Laboratory facility on the Sellafield site in Summer 2018 where it will embark upon a series of industry trials. This article is part of the Theo Murphy meeting issue ‘Cosmic-ray muography’.

scholarly journals Public Personnel Management Process Capability Assessment

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebru Gökalp ◽  
Onur Demirörs ◽  
P. Erhan Eren
Keyword(s):  
Personnel Management ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Process Capability ◽  
Software Process Improvement ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Process Definition ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Generate Process ◽  
The Government ◽  
Definition Of

Personnel management plays a critical role in the success of public organizations. Our literature review shows that there is a lack of systematic guidance on how to improve Public Personnel Management Process (PPMP) quality. Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination (SPICE) is a process assessment framework that is successfully used by software organizations during the past two decades. The framework can also be used as a baseline to generate process capability models for different specific domains/sectors. We have utilized this approach for the government domain and we developed the process definition of PPMP. To observe the benefits and usability of the model, we have performed a multiple case study, including the assessments of three organizations’ PPMP capability levels and the development of action plans for PPMP improvement. The findings show that the proposed approach is applicable for identifying the PPMP capability levels and is capable of providing a roadmap for moving to the next level.

scholarly journals A laser experiment for studying radiative shocks in astrophysics

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. FLEURY ◽  
S. BOUQUET ◽  
C. STEHLÉ ◽  
M. KOENIG ◽  
D. BATANI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Pulse ◽  
Pulse Duration ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Laboratory Astrophysics ◽  
Laser Pulse Duration ◽  
Radiative Shocks ◽  
Self Similar ◽  
Laser Experiment ◽  
Similar Solutions

In this article, we present a laboratory astrophysics experiment on radiative shocks and its interpretation using simple modelization. The experiment is performed with a 100-J laser (pulse duration of about 0.5 ns) which irradiates a 1-mm3 xenon gas-filled cell. Descriptions of both the experiment and the associated diagnostics are given. The apparition of a radiation precursor in the unshocked material is evidenced from interferometry diagrams. A model including self-similar solutions and numerical ones is derived and fairly good agreements are obtained between the theoretical and the experimental results.

scholarly journals Short-pulse laser-driven x-ray radiography

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Brambrink ◽  
S. Baton ◽  
M. Koenig ◽  
R. Yurchak ◽  
N. Bidaut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Laser ◽  
Short Pulse ◽  
Incident Angle ◽  
Laboratory Astrophysics ◽  
Signal To Noise ◽  
High Quality ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Short Pulse Laser ◽  
Short Pulse Lasers

We have developed a new radiography setup with a short-pulse laser-driven x-ray source. Using a radiography axis perpendicular to both long- and short-pulse lasers allowed optimizing the incident angle of the short-pulse laser on the x-ray source target. The setup has been tested with various x-ray source target materials and different laser wavelengths. Signal to noise ratios are presented as well as achieved spatial resolutions. The high quality of our technique is illustrated on a plasma flow radiograph obtained during a laboratory astrophysics experiment on POLARs.

Geometrical Modeling Method of Process Driven by Typical Process Model

2013 ◽  
Vol 770 ◽  
pp. 361-365
Author(s):  
Yu Peng Xin ◽  
Xi Tian Tian ◽  
Li Jiang Huang ◽  
Jun Hao Geng
Keyword(s):  
Process Model ◽  
Modeling Method ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Process Ontology ◽  
Geometrical Modeling ◽  
Mapping Rules ◽  
Model Mapping ◽  
Generate Process ◽  
Typical Process

In order to improve the efficiency of NC machining programming, and realize the rapid establishment of blank model or middle blank model, a geometrical modeling method of process driven by typical process model was put forward. This method is based on the typical process for the establishment of typical process model, to establish a mapping between modeling operation and machining process ontology, and format model mapping rules. In the process geometrical modeling of the high similarity parts, by calling the typical process model mapping rules, can generate process models automatically. A enterprise disc type parts typical process as an example is used to verify the proposed method.

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