Pion correlations as a function of atomic mass in heavy ion collisions (open access)

Pion correlations as a function of atomic mass in heavy ion collisions

The method of two pion interferometry was used to obtain source-size and lifetime parameters for the pions produced in heavy ion collisions. The systems used were 1.70 {center dot} A GeV {sup 56}Fe + Fe, 1.82 {center dot} A GeV {sup 40}Ar + KCl and 1.54 {center dot} A GeV {sup 93}Nb + Nb, allowing for a search for dependences on the atomic number. Two acceptances (centered, in the lab., at {approximately} 0{degrees} and 45{degrees}) were used for each system, allowing a search for dependences on the viewing angle. The correlation functions were calculated by comparing the data samples to background (or reference) samples made using the method of event mixing, where pions from different events are combined to produce a data sample in which the Bose-Einstein correlation effect is absent. The effect of the correlation function on the background samples is calculated, and a method for weighting the events to remove the residual correlation effect is presented. The effect of the spectrometer design on the measured correlation functions is discussed, as are methods for correcting for these effects during the data analysis. 58 refs., 39 figs., 18 tabs.
Date: November 26, 1989
Creator: Chacon, A.D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Work plan for removal of Division of Military Application equipment, 234-5 Z Building (open access)

Work plan for removal of Division of Military Application equipment, 234-5 Z Building

The work plan for removal and burial of fabrication equipment used for the fabrication of plutonium weapon components from 1949 to 1965 is outlined. (JSR)
Date: April 26, 1974
Creator: Johnson, H.E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
SOLUBLE NEUTRON POISONS AS A PRIMARY CRITICALITY CONTROL IN SHIELDED AND CONTAINED RADIOCHEMICAL FACILITIES (open access)

SOLUBLE NEUTRON POISONS AS A PRIMARY CRITICALITY CONTROL IN SHIELDED AND CONTAINED RADIOCHEMICAL FACILITIES

Studies indicated that the use of soluble poisons as a primary criticality control offers economic and other advantages in that it permits the factors of vessel size and shape and solution concentrations to be dictated by considerations other than those of criticality. It is believed that soluble poison criticality control can be made as reliable as other methods of coaditional control if the application is preceded by adequate development work and is monitored by multiple. independent safeguards. The studies included multigroup machine calculations of the required content of poisons in solutions of fissile and fertile material, a compilation of data on the detection, stability, decontamination, and costs of soluble poisons, and an assessment of the possible effects of a nuclear excursion. (auth)
Date: July 26, 1962
Creator: Nichols, J.P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Technology Division, Unit Operations Section Monthly Progress Report, May 1961 (open access)

Chemical Technology Division, Unit Operations Section Monthly Progress Report, May 1961

The experimental results on the oxidation of H from a He stream with CuO pellets were very close to the predicted behavior based on the mathematical model. Experimental measurements of uranyl sulfate loading rates on chloride equilibrated resin showed little variation with solution concentrations. A tentative flowsbeet was proposed for cost analysis of processing a Pebble Bed Reactor. A U-Zr plate was dissolved in nitrate-free Zirflex solution. An authentic TRIGA prototype was processed in engineering-scale equipment. Three 4- stage leacher model dissolution runs were made, two of which used 8 M HNO/sub 3/ and one used 4 M HNO/sub 3/. Flooding rates and holdup data were obtained for sieve plate pulse columns under 5% TBP - l.8 Mi Al(NO/sub 3/)/sub 3/ flowsheet conditions. A Purex waste calcination run (R-37) was made using sodium anid imagnesium to reduce sulfate volatility. (auth)
Date: December 26, 1961
Creator: Whatley, M. E.; Haas, P. A.; Horton, R. W.; Ryon, A. D.; Suddath, J. C. & Watson, C. D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Profile modification by the ponderomotive force in spherical targets (open access)

Profile modification by the ponderomotive force in spherical targets

Experiments have been performed by LLL which indicate a definite density profile steepening. One possible mechanism for this effect is the ponderomotive force. LASNEX has been modified to include the light momentum deposition in the form rho dv/dt = -nabla P - nabla(radical epsilon + radical 1/epsilon) I/2c. Results will be presented from numerical simulations on spherical glass targets at laser intensities from 10/sup 14/ to 10/sup 16/ watts/cm/sup 2/. Emphasis is placed on the nature of the density profile near the critical region as a function of laser intensity and plasma conditions. The existence of this sharp step, whose scale length is of the order of a micrometer may imply a local reduction in the thermal conductivity.
Date: October 26, 1977
Creator: Larsen, J. T. & Harte, J.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Development of superconductors for applications in high-field, high-current-density magnets for fusion research (open access)

Development of superconductors for applications in high-field, high-current-density magnets for fusion research

The development of large-bore, high-field magnets for fusion energy applications requires a system approach to both magnet and conductor design. At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the criteria used to choose superconductors include: strain tolerance, radiation tolerance, heat removal, stability, fabricability, and cost. We report on the performance of industrially produced, prototype, Ti-modified Nb/sub 3/Sn wires developed with LLNL support. Wire performance characteristics evaluated include critical current as a function of magnetic field, temperature, and applied strain. Tests were performed to determine how this performance translates to the performance of a cable-in-conduit conductor system using this wire. An alternative to Nb/sub 3/Sn superconductors is NbN, which is strain and radiation insensitive. We report preliminary efforts to produce multifilamentary NbN conductors by liquid-metal infiltration of NbN-coated, high-strength fibers. In addition, we discuss the fabrication of multifilamentary NbN conductors and their possible impact on magnet design.
Date: September 26, 1986
Creator: Summers, L. T. & Miller, J. R.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Exploding pusher targets for the SHIVA laser system (open access)

Exploding pusher targets for the SHIVA laser system

The first targets for the 20 TW SHIVA laser system were designed. They are simple glass micro-balloons, approximately 300 ..mu..m in diameter and 2 ..mu..m thick, filled with D-T gas. Using LASNEX, whose model physics was utilized successfully for ARGUS targets, we optimize for both gain and yield. The target behaves as an exploding pusher. Different simple analytic models for the physics of this mode are presented, and are tested by comparing their scaling predictions, at constant absorbed power, with those demonstrated by LASNEX. Emphasis is placed on successful prediction of the basic quantities of peak ion temperature and compression, rather than neutron yield or n tau.
Date: September 26, 1977
Creator: Rosen, M. D.; Larsen, J. T. & Nuckolls, J. H.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
NIGHTMARE-AN IBM 7090 CODE FOR THE CALCULATION OF GAMMA HEATING IN CYLINDRICAL GEOMETRY (open access)

NIGHTMARE-AN IBM 7090 CODE FOR THE CALCULATION OF GAMMA HEATING IN CYLINDRICAL GEOMETRY

The NIGHTMARE program calculates the gamma-dose rate at any point in or near a reactor by means of the NDA buildup-factor method. The source distributton is obtained from a two-group, two-dimensional diffusion code (EQUIPOISE-2). Seven gamma-energy groups are used. As many as nine different concentric cylindrical regions may be considered, but only radial variation of attenuation and buildup properties is permdtted. Two schemes of estimating buildup factors through a succession of materials are built into the code, and results may be obtained by using either or both methods. An IBM 7090 computer wtth seven tape untts is required. Computations are performed at the approximate rate of l0,000/n mesh points per minute, where n is the number of axial, radial, and angular increments. The program is run under the control of the IBM 7090 MONITOR system. (auth)
Date: February 26, 1962
Creator: Tobias, M.L.; Vondy, D.R. & Lietzke, M.P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of strain birefringence and wavefront distortion in 001 plates of KD sub 2 PO sub 4 (open access)

Investigation of strain birefringence and wavefront distortion in 001 plates of KD sub 2 PO sub 4

When 001 plates of KD{sub 2}PO{sub 4} (KD*P) are used in Pockels cells, strain induced refractive index variations result in beam depolarization and transmitted wavefront distortion. The depolarization is determined by the induced birefringence while the wavefront distortion is controlled by the average index shift. Here we show that the birefringence is determined by the shear stress in the xy-plane of the crystal while the average index shift depends only on the normal stresses. Furthermore, for depolarization losses of 0.1 to 1.0% and wavefront distortion of 0.1 to 1.0{lambda}, the critical range of stress is 10{sup 5} to 10{sup 6} Pa. We also present measured depolarization loss and wavefront distortion profiles for 5, 16 and 27cm, 95% deuterated, KD*P crystals. Using the analysis described above we show that the maximum internal stresses in the crystals are within the critical range, but that the area averaged stresses are substantially lower. We find that crystals from different locations along the length of a boule have similar strain birefringence and wavefront distortion profiles indicating that the growth conditions which generate the internal strain persist throughout much of the growth history of the boule. Finally, we discuss potential sources of strain in KD*P. 8 …
Date: August 26, 1991
Creator: De Yoreo, J. J. & Woods, B. W.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Conspray dynamic sleeve piston coal feeder. Phase II. Verification tests. Final technical report (open access)

Conspray dynamic sleeve piston coal feeder. Phase II. Verification tests. Final technical report

This report details the performance of Phase II: Verification Tests of the Conspray dynamic sleeve piston coal feeder. The machine performed for 200 hours at 700 psi backpressure, utilizing a 70% to 200 mesh Utah bituminous coal as feedstock. All test work was satisfactorily completed. A post-test inspection was performed. A report of component wear and failures incurred in testing is included as well as suggestions for machine upgrades. The overall conclusion is that the dynamic sleeve piston feeder has proven its ability to operate safely and reliably. When problems have occurred, the machine has demonstrated inherent safety by shutting down without endangering process or personnel. With the recommended improvements incorporated into the feeder, the unit will be ready for installation on a pilot scale coal gasifier. 9 figures, 11 tables.
Date: January 26, 1984
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The q q meson states with J sup PC = 2 sup ++ and 0 sup ++ (open access)

The q q meson states with J sup PC = 2 sup ++ and 0 sup ++

The lowest mesons made up of a light quark and a strange quark produced from a K beam show a good agreement with expectations of the quark model. This good agreement leads to the prediction of the light isoscalar and isovector states and the isoscalar s{bar s} states. Except for one mystery The X(1590) the 2{sup ++} states seems to be well described by the expected ideally mixed q{bar q} states up to 2. 0 GeV. Above 2.0 GeV a new degree of freedom seems to be excited with respect to the breakdown of the OZI rule in production of 2{sup ++} resonances that decay into {phi}{phi}. This is to be contrasted with the situation for the O{sup ++} isoscalar states which seems to show a new degree of freedom for its mesons in its ground state. One might conclude that since the O{sup ++} glueball is predicted by lattice calculations to be degenerate with the s{bar s} O{sup ++} meson, that the very unusual assortment of isoscalar O{sup ++} mesons are due to glueball mixing.
Date: September 26, 1991
Creator: Longacre, R. S.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Steady State Load Tests. Test Results T-554927 (open access)

Steady State Load Tests. Test Results T-554927

Tests were performed to obtain station performance data at various steady-state generator loads. The station 0 was operated for four-hour periods at steady state conditions and levels of 5, 21, 42, and 61 Mw gross generator output. The various readings are presented in tabular form. A list is given of equipment in service during the test. All plant components operated satisfactorily during the test. (M.C.G.)
Date: May 26, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Assessment of geothermal energy resources (open access)

Assessment of geothermal energy resources

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Date: June 26, 1972
Creator: Peck, D.L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Survey of Nonmetallic Liquid Coolants for Nuclear-Power Piles (open access)

Survey of Nonmetallic Liquid Coolants for Nuclear-Power Piles

A comprehensive survey of the literature was made in an effort to identify nonmetallic materials of possible usefulness as liquid coolants. Materials having maximum melting points of 1000 deg F and boiling points of l200 deg F were considered, but boiling points above 2200 deg F were preferred. Melting points, boiling points, densities, heat capacities, and thermal conductivities were tabulated. Approximately 190 materials appeared to have melting and boiling temperatures in a suitable range. A paucity of thermal- conductivty and heat-capacity data prevented further estimates of suitability of all but nine of these materials. Of these nine nonmetallics, only sodium hydroxide appeared to offer possibilities when considered according to the NEPA formula. (M.C.G.)
Date: May 26, 1950
Creator: Shaw, H.L. & Boulger, F.W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atom-in-jellium models (open access)

Atom-in-jellium models

The author describes in this paper the atom-in-jellium calculations he has been doing over the last ten years. He tries to emphasize reasons for doing this sort of calculations and why he devised a model which is different in some respects from others.
Date: April 26, 1985
Creator: Liberman, D.A.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tevatron I: Large Bore Quad lamination analysis (open access)

Tevatron I: Large Bore Quad lamination analysis

Stacking, compression, and welding of the laminations for the TeV I Large Bore Quad results in a deformation due to springback which is unacceptable due to magnetic field requirements. ANSYS has been used to analyze a solution to this problem.
Date: October 26, 1982
Creator: Leininger, M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Regulatable elements in the high-level waste management program (open access)

Regulatable elements in the high-level waste management program

Regulatable elements of a deep geological nuclear waste isolation system are those characteristics of a candidate system which need to be specified to achieve control of its performance. This report identifies the regulatable elements with respect to waste form, repository design, site suitability, and the modeling and decision analysis processes. Regulatable elements in each section are listed and described briefly as they affect the short-term and long-term performance of a deep geological repository.
Date: December 26, 1979
Creator: Oakley, D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Use of a General Nonlinear Least-Squares Curve Fitting Program With Nonclosed Form Relationships. [GNLS, in FORTRAN for CDC Computers] (open access)

Use of a General Nonlinear Least-Squares Curve Fitting Program With Nonclosed Form Relationships. [GNLS, in FORTRAN for CDC Computers]

A use for GNLS, a general nonlinear least-squares curve fitting program, is presented. In this use GNLS determines a set of best parameters for relationships that cannot be written in closed form. This program can be useful for experimenters who need to determine experimental parameters by fitting nonclosed-form relationships to experimental data. Two examples are given to indicate how GNLS can be used for this type of problem. 11 figures.
Date: December 26, 1979
Creator: Abey, A. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Technical evaluation report on the proposed design modifications and technical-specification changes on grid voltage degradation for the San Onofre Nuclear Genetating Station, Unit 1 (open access)

Technical evaluation report on the proposed design modifications and technical-specification changes on grid voltage degradation for the San Onofre Nuclear Genetating Station, Unit 1

This report documents the technical evaluation of the proposed design modifications and Technical Specification changes for protection of Class 1E equipment from grid voltage degradation for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 1. The review criteria are based on several IEEE standards and the Code of Federal Regulations. The evaluation finds that the proposed design modifications and Technical Specification changes will ensure that the Class 1E equipment will be protected from sustained voltage degradation.
Date: May 26, 1982
Creator: Selan, J.C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fundamental studies of fusion plasmas (open access)

Fundamental studies of fusion plasmas

The major portion of this program is devoted to critical ICH phenomena. The topics include edge physics, fast wave propagation, ICH induced high frequency instabilities, and a preliminary antenna design for Ignitor. This research was strongly coordinated with the world's experimental and design teams at JET, Culham, ORNL, and Ignitor. The results have been widely publicized at both general scientific meetings and topical workshops including the speciality workshop on ICRF design and physics sponsored by Lodestar in April 1992. The combination of theory, empirical modeling, and engineering design in this program makes this research particularly important for the design of future devices and for the understanding and performance projections of present tokamak devices. Additionally, the development of a diagnostic of runaway electrons on TEXT has proven particularly useful for the fundamental understanding of energetic electron confinement. This work has led to a better quantitative basis for quasilinear theory and the role of magnetic vs. electrostatic field fluctuations on electron transport. An APS invited talk was given on this subject and collaboration with PPPL personnel was also initiated. Ongoing research on these topics will continue for the remainder fo the contract period and the strong collaborations are expected to continue, enhancing …
Date: May 26, 1992
Creator: Aamodt, R. E.; Catto, P. J.; D'Ippolito, D. A.; Myra, J. R. & Russell, D. A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Interferometric measurements of multilayer and double shell inertial fusion targets (open access)

Interferometric measurements of multilayer and double shell inertial fusion targets

Optical interference microscopy plays an important role in the measurement of targets for inertial confinement fusion experiments. We describe how these techniques are applied to the measurement of thickness and refractive index of multilayer films on both flat substrates and microsphere targets. We also discuss procedures for manipulating and examining microsphere targets to measure defects and wall thickness variations anywhere on the target. Finally, we describe the use of optical interferometry to measure the individual components and final assembled structure of double-shell targets. The accuracy of these measurements is from 0.03 to 0.5 ..mu..m, depending on the specific application.
Date: August 26, 1980
Creator: Weinstein, B.W.; Weir, J.T. & Willenborg, D.L.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Technology Division, Chemical Development Section B, Quarterly Progress Report, July-September 1961 (open access)

Chemical Technology Division, Chemical Development Section B, Quarterly Progress Report, July-September 1961

Research and development progress is reported on fuel dissolution, solvent extraction studies, corrosion studies, mechanisms of foam separation, waste treatment, ion exchange, and chemical applications of nuclear explosions. (M.C.G.)
Date: January 26, 1962
Creator: Blaneo, R.E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Use of molecular beams to support microspheres during plasma coating (open access)

Use of molecular beams to support microspheres during plasma coating

Spherical laser fusion targets can be levitated on beams of Ar or other gas atoms. This is an especially useful and reliable technique for supporting microspheres during plasma coating or plasma etching. The reliability of this technique is principally the result of two things: the success of a special centering device which provides a lateral, stabilizing force on the levitated microspheres; and a gas handling system which is capable of controlling levitation gas flow in the microtorr liter/sec range. We have determined that the operational regime of this device is that of Knudsen's flow. This knowledge of the flow characteristics has been important in developing this device.
Date: August 26, 1980
Creator: Crane, J. K.; Smith, R. D.; Johnson, W. L.; Letts, S. A.; Korbel, G. R. & Krenick, R. M.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Numerical study of boundary layer injection as a scale control method (open access)

Numerical study of boundary layer injection as a scale control method

A boundary layer injection method of controlling scale-buildup in geothermal two-phase flow nozzles is studied. The object of this study is to set an upper limit on the ratio of the injected mass flow rate to the free stream mass flow rate that is necessary to isolate the scale carrying free stream flow from the nozzle wall. In order to develop a numerical model of the boundary layer flow, assumptions are made which reduce the results to order of magnitude approximations. Two configurations of nozzles with various injection flow rates are tried. It is found by numerical experiment that a nozzle with injection through a 1 mm thick ring near the inlet, is more efficient at isolating the free stream than a porous nozzle. A mass flow rate ratio of 0.173% was necessary to achieve this effect. It may be concluded that an upper limit on the mass flow rate ratio is about 2.0% with injection through a ring near the inlet, and that boundary layer injection is a reasonable method of controlling scale-buildup. A glossary of variables, program documentation and listings are presented for programs GMD15SR8, TRACK11, and TRACK12.
Date: September 26, 1975
Creator: Feiereisen, W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library