The authors report here on latest results from an investigation of the form of the neutral current coupling in the inclusive channels {nu}{sub {mu}} + N {yields} {nu}{sub {mu}} + hadrons and {bar {nu}}{sub {mu}} + N {yields} {bar {nu}}{sub {mu}} + hadrons. The experiment was conducted by the Caltech-Fermilab group in October 1974. The data were taken in the Fermilab narrow band beam set to a mean secondary hadron energy of {+-} 170 GeV. The distributions of total energy, observed in the target calorimeter, for charged current events in which the muon momentum was measured, shown in figure 1, reflect the dichromatic structure of the beam, with average energies for neutrinos from pion and kaon decay of 50 and 150 GeV, respectively. The two main sources of background present in the data sample come from cosmic ray interactions. and from neutrinos (and anti-neutrinos) which are produced by decays before momentum and sign selection has occurred (wide-band background). Both backgrounds are measured and empirically subtracted from the data. The first (cosmic rays) is measured in an off-beam gate. The second (wide-band) is measured by closing a slit at the entrance to the decay pipe. Thus, the data sample contains beam …

The feasibility of photochemically fractionating the actinides in nuclear waste processing has been evaluated on a preliminary basis. The data indicate that there are potentially useful photo-redox reactions. However, there is a serious lack of data on photochemical parameters for the solutions conditions which exist in nuclear waste processing. The problem areas relevant to photochemical processing are identified. The experimental areas which must be investigated in order to further evaluate the photochemistry are defined. A research and development program is required to determine whether these photochemical reactions can be successfully modified and adapted into a functional actinide fractionating process.

Transport processes in large measure determine the rate at which electrolytic metal deposition and dissolution can be conducted. Unusually high rates, often accompanied by the formation of solid reaction products, are achieved in electrochemical machining by the use of high electrolyte flow velocities between closely-spaced electrodes. Geometrical shape and surface finish resulting from deposition or dissolution reactions are determined by the current distribution on a macroscopic and microscopic scale. Macroscopic current distributions have been determined experimentally by different electrical and optical means and are compared to theoretical expectations based on transport correlations and numerical models.

Separate abstracts were prepared for the 51 papers presented. (JFP)

It is assumed that objects exist, and the consequences and possible tests of these assumptions are examined. Various experiments on particle interactions are considered. (JFP)

An analysis of the scheme to heat magnetically confined plasma columns to kilovolt temperatures with a laser beam requires consideration of two propagation problems. The first question to be answered is whether stable beam trapping is possible. Since the laser beam creates its own density profile by heating the plasma, the propagation of the beam becomes a nonlinear phenomenon, but not necessarily a stable one. In addition, the electron density at a given time depends on the preceding history of both the medium and the laser pulse. A self-consistent time dependent treatment of the beam propagation and the medium hydrodynamics is consequently required to predict the behavior of the laser beam. Such calculations have been carried out and indicate that propagation of a laser beam in an initially uniform plasma can form a stable filament which alternately focuses and defocuses. An additional question that is discussed is whether diffractive losses associated with long propagation paths are significant.

The CHSH inequality is demonstrated from locality alone without using either determinism or the concept of hidden variables. Then a comment is made about the violation of this inequality by quantum theory. (JFP)

Some new experiments designed to accurately determine the time interval required to produce a reactive event in confined explosives subjected to temperatures which will cause decomposition are described. Geometry and boundary conditions were both well defined so that these experiments on the rapid thermal decomposition of HE are amenable to predictive modelling. Experiments have been carried out on TNT, TATB and on two plastic-bonded HMX-based high explosives, LX-04 and LX-10. When the results of these experiments are plotted as the logarithm of the time to explosion versus 1/T K (Arrhenius plot), the curves produced are remarkably linear. This is in contradiction to the results obtained by an iterative solution of the Laplace equation for a system with a first order rate heat source. Such calculations produce plots which display considerable curvature. The experiments have also shown that the time to explosion is strongly influenced by the void volume in the containment vessel. Results of the experiments with calculations based on the heat flow equations coupled with first-order models of chemical decomposition are compared. The comparisons demonstrate the need for a more realistic reaction model.

A practical model has been developed that is capable of describing the overall Ge(Li) detection efficiency as a function of several known or measurable parameters such as gamma-ray energy, source-to-detector distance, detector dimensions, source extension (area and volume), source composition, and external absorbers. The algorithms of this model permit the evaluation of a large variety of sample shapes, sizes, material compositions, and source strengths with a single initial detector calibration. Sources of small volume generally can be measured to within 1 to 2 percent regardless of energy or source-to-detector distance. Even large volume sources placed at close-in geometries give results within 10 percent of the correct values.

A gas chromatographic determination of dibutylbutyl-phosphonate in the presence of tributylphosphate was developed. The separation was done on a 183 cm by 3 mm stainless steel column packed with 10 percent Carbowax 20M--TPA on 80/100 mesh Chromosorb W AW and detected by flame ionization. A nitrogen carrier gas flow of 40 cm/sup 3//min and an oven temperature of 180/sup 0/C produced optimum resolution and column efficiency. The use of temperature programming reduced retention times and thus analysis time. An internal standard of 10 percent v/v n-tridecane was added to all samples and standards.

A quality-assurance program for tritium-handling systems at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory tritium facility has been developed. Operational guidelines governing system design, construction, and testing have been written. A certified-material storeroom has been established to procure and distribute high-quality materials. Ten systems are currently being modified under the new guidelines.

Various tests of unitarity are briefly reviewed. It is concluded that there is consistency with quantum theory and that similar tests could be made in many other multipurpose experiments, especially those of much higher energies. (JFP)

Each paper in the volume has been separately abstracted and indexed. (DG)

For neutron-deficient nuclei, extension of the T/sub z/ = --3/2 series of strong beta-delayed proton precursors to /sup 61/Ge is discussed. For neutron-excess nuclei, heavy-ion induced, multi-nucleon transfer reaction studies of masses and energy levels of 2sld shell nuclei with T/sub z/ greater than or equal to 5/2 are covered. In addition, preliminary attempts to employ the (/sup 7/Li,/sup 2/He) reaction for the latter studies are shown; a new detection system capable of observing unbound final states as reaction products is demonstrated via investigations of the (..cap alpha..,/sup 2/He) reaction.

Fabrication methods for Nb/sub 3/Sn type compounds are described. Information is included on the Bell Telephone process, the General Electric tape process, superconductor stability, the bronze process, powder metallurgy multifilamentary tapes and wires, and current assessment of powder metallurgy superconducting wire. (JRD)

The focus lens design for the 20-beam SHIVA laser fusion facility involves considerations of uniform and normal pellet illumination. The resulting requirements dictate tailored beam intensity profiles and vacuum-loaded thin lenses.

Results are presented of a study aimed at determining the feasibility of using chemical getter beds to scavenge tritium from inert gases. Two types of getter bed, fixed and fluidized, were considered, using cerium as the getter material. Mathematical-modeling results and capital-cost estimates indicate that not only is the gettering approach technically feasible, it could lead to considerable cost savings over catalytic oxidation, the tritium-removal method traditionally used.

Very often the study of high energy physics in colliding beam storage-rings requires a large magnetic field volume in order to detect and analyze charged particles which are created from the collision of two particle beams. Large superconducting solenoids which are greater than 1 meter in diameter are required for this kind of physics. In many cases, interesting physics can be done outside the magnet coil, and this often requires that the amount of material in the magnet coil be minimized. As a result, these solenoids should have high current density (up to 10/sup 9/ A m/sup -2/) superconducting windings. The methods commonly used to stabilize large superconducting magnets cannot be employed because of this need to minimize the amount of material in the coils. A description is given of the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory program for building and testing prototype solenoid magnets which are designed to operate at coil current densities in excess of 10/sup 9/ A m/sup -2/ with magnetic stored energies which are as high as 1.5 Megajoules per meter of solenoid length. The coils use intrinsically stable multifilament Nb--Ti superconductors. Control of the magnetic field quench is achieved by using a low resistance aluminum bore tube which …

A description is given of the power supplies and control system for the LBL 20 kV, 10 A, 10 sec long-pulse neutral beam source test facility, now in operation. Such sources are used in a number of existing and planned fusion power experiments.

Because of recent breakthroughs in the target area, and in the glass laser area, the scientific feasibility of laser fusion--and of inertial fusion--may be demonstrated in the early 1980's. Then the development in that time period of a suitable laser (or storage ring or other driving source) would make possible an operational inertial fusion reactor in this century. These are roughly the same time scales as projected by the Tokamak magnetic confinement approach. It thus appears that the 15-20 year earlier start by magnetic confinement fusion may be overcome. Because inertial confinement has been demonstrated, and inertial fusion reactors may operate on smaller scales than Tokamaks, laser fusion may have important technical and economic advantages.

Quantitative test data are presented for two etched and plated uranium alloys, U-0.75 Ti and mulberry (U-7.5 Nb, 2.5 Zr). Conical head tensile tests showed that the bond between nickel plating and U--Ti was stronger than that between nickel plating and mulberry. Ring shear tests showed that electroplated nickel coatings are more adherent than other coatings applied to U--Ti. Utilizing a newly developed etchant for mulberry, large cylinders of this material were joined to aluminum and then tensile tested. Results showed that the strength of the joint was directly influenced by the taper angle on the mulberry.

Hamiltonian methods are used to study the motion of a particle in the field BZ and a single electrostatic wave. The particle motion is studied by numerically integrating the equations of motion. Diagrams of various particle trajectories are given. (MOW)

Separate abstracts were prepared for the 13 papers presented. (JFP)

A CO/sub 2/ laser system has been developed at LLL to provide hot start-up plasmas for magnetic mirror fusion experiments. A frozen ammonia pellet is irradiated with a laser power density in excess of 10/sup 13/ W/cm/sup 2/ in a 50-ns pulse. This system uses commercially available laser systems. Optical components were fabricated both by direct machining and standard techniques. The technologies used in this system are directly applicable to reactor scale systems.