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Autor:
D J Saunders, R D Ford
Publikováno v:
Physics Education. 28:219-224
A computer-based learning method for first-year undergraduates is described. The equation describing a vibrating system with a single degree of freedom is solved using the forward finite difference method with a variety of conditions.
Autor:
W. H. Lupton, D.J. Jenkins, J.D. Shipman, J.R. Boller, R. D. Ford, J. C. Kellogg, R.J. Commisso
Publikováno v:
Review of Scientific Instruments. 62:2689-2694
A command triggered, high‐power, surface‐flashover closing switch that operates in vacuum has been developed for use on a prototype inductive‐storage pulsed power generator, Pawn. This vacuum flashover switch isolates the high‐pressure‐gas
Publikováno v:
The American surgeon. 60(11)
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal surgical emergencies in North America. Although the treatment of appendicitis has remained the same for over 250 years, diagnostic techniques have changed immensely. Most recently, graded compres
Autor:
R. D. Ford, P. G. H. Bakker
Publikováno v:
The Journal of The Textile Institute. 75:164-174
An account is given of measurements of the sound absorption and impact-insulation improvement for a range of carpets, underlays, and carpet–underlay combinations. It is shown that carpets, underlays, and woven carpet on underlay behave as simple po
Autor:
R. D. Ford, W. M. Lee
Publikováno v:
Journal of Applied Physics. 64:3851-3854
Time profiles of underwater shock wave pressure, current, and voltage were measured for exploding aluminum, aluminum‐lithium alloy, and copper wire in water when an inductive energy store was discharged through the wire. A linear relationship exist
Publikováno v:
Review of Scientific Instruments. 52:694-697
Pulsed energy source with a versatile output, using self‐excited homopolar generator for the initial storage of energy, has been developed. Large energy storage of this inertial–inductive system provides an attractive option for satisfying pulse
Publikováno v:
Physical Review Letters. 36:1546-1549
The interface between a heavy fluid surrounding a light fluid can accelerate in the direction of the heavier fluid without experiencing Rayleigh-Taylor instability, if the heavy fluid is rotating such that the sum of centripetal and radial accelerati
Autor:
R. D. Ford, W. M. Lee
Publikováno v:
Metallurgical Transactions B. 19:255-259
The reaction of molten Al-2.5 pct Li alloy or pure aluminum with water was studied by the exploding wire technique incorporating a crowbar switch current interruptor and an inductive energy store. The extent of chemical reaction was measured by the a
Publikováno v:
IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation. :29-37
Many materials possess potentially important properties for application in high power electrical apparatus. These properties ban be controlled to behave either as dielectrics rics or as conductors. Such materials have been used for switching applicat
Autor:
R. D. Ford, M. P. Young
Publikováno v:
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science. 18:331-337
The need exists for a versatile, low cost switch which is readily adaptable to the ever changing facilities in high energy research laboratories. Two modular laboratory switches have been developed at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D. C.