A new compact physics-based Alpha-Power Law MOSFET Model is introduced to enable projections of low power circuit performance for future generations of technology by linking the simple mathematical expressions of the original Alpha-Power Law Model with their physical origins. The new model, verified by HSPICE simulations and measured data, includes: 1) a subthreshold region of operation for eva...

Long-range temporal and spatial correlations have been reported in a remarkable number of studies. In particular power-law scaling in neural activity raised considerable interest. We here provide a straightforward algorithm not only to quantify power-law scaling but to test it against alternatives using (Bayesian) model comparison. Our algorithm builds on the well-established detrended fluctuat...

This paper presents the application of a life fraction hardening rule to the analytical calculation of creep in hot section components. Accurate prediction of creep is critical to assuring the mechanical integrity of heavy-duty, industrial gas turbine (IGT) hardware. The accuracy of such predictions depend upon both the creep models assumed and how those models are implemented in a finite eleme...

Electronic power modules devices are paramount components in the aeronautical, automotive and military applications. The solder layers are the most critical parts of the module and are usually subjected in their whole life to complex loading conditions. To improve the design task, realistic thermoelastoviscoplastic and lifetime prediction models which can describe efficiently the deformation-da...

A phenomenological constitutive law is developed for the deformation of polycrystalline ferroelastic materials. The model is framed within a thermodynamic setting common to internal variable plasticity. The two significant inputs to this model are a switching (yield) surface, and a hardening potential. To maintain simplicity, the shape of the switching surface is assumed to be spherical in a mo...

An elastoviscoplastic three-dimensional model is proposed in order to predict the response of brake discs for a High Speed Train (T.G.V.), which are subjected simultaneously to mechanical and thermal loadings. This elastoviscoplastic law is based on the internal thermodynamic variables and takes into account the non-linear kinematic and isotropic hardening with plastic strain memory effect. A m...

In the present study, the production of dextran from date extract and sucrose as carbon sources by the bacterium Leuconostoc mesenteroides NRRL B512 (f) was investigated. In comparison to blue dextran (Mw≈2000 Da), dextran molecular weight was reduced (Mw2000 KDa). Flow behavior indices of dextran solutions from date extracts were investigated and rheological parameters were evaluated at concen...

2 national X ray digital imaging center; Mianyang,China Abstract Beam Hardening effect would be induced due to broad energy spectrum of X-ray. Beam Hardening would lead to artifacts in CT reconstructed images, such as cupping artifact, streak artifact and metal artifact, so that the quality of CT image degrades. One efficient beam hardening correction method is building a mathematical law betwe...

Pt/Zr(x)-HMS/HZSM-5 catalysts with various Si/Zr ratios (as x) were used for investigation of the kinetics of n-heptane reforming process under 350 - 450 oC reaction temperature, 35 to 80 ml min-1 flowing rate of hydrogen and 2 to 5 ml h-1 flowing rate of n-heptane. In the present work, two kinetics (power law and Langmuir - Hinshelwood) models were selected and examined to describe the kinetic...

Indentation is a new method for estimating residual stress. The plastic behavior of the materials under study can affect indentation parameters and, thus, influences the results of residual stress measurement. In this paper, the effect of yield stress and work-hardening exponent on the accuracy of residual stress measurements in steels and aluminums was studied. Results showed that, for m...