Physics Education Research (PER) results have shown that students do not achieve the expected level of competency in understanding the concepts of different domains of Physics learning when taught by the traditional teaching methods, the concepts of Electricity and Magnetism (E&M) being one among them. Simulation being one of the valuable instructional tools renders an opportunity to visualize ...

Full spin-tracking simulations of the entire experiment are absolutely crucial to explore the feasibility of the planned storage ring EDM (Electric Dipole Moment) experiments and to investigate systematic limitations. For a detailed study during the storage and build-up of the EDM signal, one needs to track a large sample of particles for billions of turns. In addition, benchmarking experiments...

Introduction Sulfur hexafluoride (SF 6) gas is widely used in circuit breakers and gas-insulated substations, but its use presents safety and environmental challenges when maintenance is needed. Utilities using SF 6 gas have a variety of needs, including best practices for handling SF 6 , new tools for detecting and mitigating leaks, and information on assessing gas purity. In recent years, EPR...

Engineering education in fluidics means to convey the physical principles behind pneumatic or hydraulic building blocks such as valves or cylinders. Up to now fluidic hardware plays an important role in this connection: Education laboratories with semi-professional components are used to build up small circuits and to perform experiments respecting hydraulic and pneumatic laws of nature. Based ...

Drug and health literacy is a key determinant of health outcomes. There are several tools to assess drug and health literacy. The objective of this article is to determine drug literacy level and its relationships with other factors using a single screening tool. A cross- sectional survey was conducted among 1104 people in Qazvin province, Iran. Based on the proportional-to-size method, partici...

In this paper we present two software tools for the simulation of electron multiplication processes in radio frequency (RF) waveguides. The electric discharges are caused by the multiplication of a small initial number of electrons. These are accelerated by the RF field and produce new electrons either by collisions with the walls of the waveguide (ripping new electrons from them), or by ioniza...

The electric power industry requires qualified personnel to support an optimal and safe operation. Since its beginnings, the IIE has been developing different training technologies and systems for CFE, the main utility for generation, transmission and distribution of electric power in Mexico. Some of these endeavors provide tailored instruction considering trainees traits such as learning style...

This paper illustrates a collaborative approach for distributed model development and simulation applied to aircraft systems design in the so-called “More Electric Aircraft” (MEA) study. A computational framework and a distributed model were created as a joint effort between Linköping University, Saab Aerosystems, and the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. Parts of the model were develope...

Electric propulsion has offered the promise of more efficient transportation throughout the solar system. Capitalizing on EP’s promise requires a new set of tools that can rapidly conduct trade studies to help scientists and mission designers understand the advantages and costs of various EP systems. This paper presents a proof of concept program and the underlying algorithm that allow for the ...

The electric powered wheelchair (EPW) is an indispensable assistive device that increases participation among individuals with disabilities. However, due to lack of standardized assessment tools, developing evidence based training protocols for EPW users to improve driving skills has been a challenge. In this study, we adopt the principles of participatory research and employ qualitative method...