Fully-depleted SOI devices are being considered for low power applications due to their threshold voltage, sub-threshold slope and capacitance advantages over other technologies. However, the threshold voltage of a fully-depleted SOI device is a strong function of the silicon film and sacrificial oxide thicknesses. Thus, to fully realize the advantages of fully-depleted SOI devices in commercia...

During air-gap formation in interconnects, decomposition process of the sacrificial layer induces deformation of a low-k dielectric cap layer. For analysis of ensuing structural instability, a logistic kinetics model is introduced to describe the removal process of the sacrificial layer, and finite difference method (FDM) is applied to evaluate the deformation behavior of the cap layer. The ins...

Building upon the idea that humans may be a eusocial species (i.e., rely on multigenerational and cooperative care of young, utilize division of labor for successful survival), we conjecture that suicide among humans represents a derangement of the self-sacrificial aspect of eusociality. In this article, we outline the characteristics of eusociality, particularly the self-sacrificial behavior s...

Corrosion of metal structures is often prevented using cathodic protection systems, that employ sacrificial anodes corrode more preferentially relative to the be protected. In-situ monitoring these during early stages their useful life could offer several insights into deterioration material surrounding infrastructure as well serve warning indicator for preventive maintenance critical infrastru...

In many cases, the repair strategy by using sacrificial anodes for cathodic protection in real RC structures requires additional zinc after several years due to decreasing protective area. This experimental study evaluates effectiveness of time lag application anode applied beam specimens that deteriorated severely chloride attack. experiment, and (SACP) were 41-year-old exposed natural marine ...

In the present set of studies, the authors examine the idea that self-sacrificial leadership motivates follower prosocial behavior, particularly among followers with a prevention focus. Drawing on the self-sacrificial leadership literature and regulatory focus theory, the authors provide results from 4 studies (1 laboratory and 3 field studies) that support the research hypothesis. Specifically...