The objective of this study was to perform a parametric evaluation of the performance and interface characteristics of a dense plasma focus (DPF) fusion system in support of a USAF advanced military aerospace vehicle concept study. This vehicle is an aerospace plane that combines clean “aneutronic” dense plasma focus (DPF) fusion power and propulsion technology, with advanced “waverider”-like a...

Color metallography is a useful method for characterizing microstructures of steels with multiple phases. In this paper, application of three different color etching techniques for a bainitic-martensitic steel is reported. Comparisons between the results showed that 10% Na2S2O5 aqueous solution was the best etchant for distinguishing martensite, bainite and ferr...

In this work we have applied the Dense System Equation of State (DSEOS) to electrolyte solutions. We have found that this equation of state can predict the density of electrolyte solutions very accurately. It has been tested for different electrolytes solutions at different temperatures and compositions. A hypothetical binary model has been applied to find the dependencies of parameters of ...

The paper presents regularities that demonstrate the effect of passivating ligands formation thioglycolic acid and L-cysteine (TGA, L-Cys) dielectric shells (SiO 2 ) on Ag S nanocrystals interface photostability their IR luminescence. Using FTIR absorption spectroscopy, interaction manifestations molecules TGA L-Cys with nanocrystals, as well SiO shell due to process replacing organic a silica ...

In the past 5 years, we have witnessed an increased interest in developing secondary aluminum–sulfur (Al–S) batteries. One of main obstacles to further advance this technology is large overpotentials observed during recharge battery, which a extent are related insulating nature discharge product, namely Al2S3. The present work aims elucidate mechanisms responsible for ionic and electronic trans...