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COSMIC RAY ACCELERATION AT COSMOLOGICAL SHOCKS

  • KANG HYESUNG;JONES T. W.
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.37 no.5
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    • pp.405-412
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    • 2004
  • Cosmological shocks form as an inevitable consequence of gravitational collapse during the large scale structure formation and cosmic-rays (CRs) are known to be accelerated at collisionless shocks via diffusive shock acceleration (DSA). We have calculated the evolution of CR modified shocks for a wide range of shock Mach numbers and shock speeds through numerical simulations of DSA in 1D quasi-parallel plane shocks. The simulations include thermal leakage injection of seed CRs, as well as pre-existing, upstream CR populations. Bohm-like diffusion is assumed. We show that CR modified shocks evolve to time-asymptotic states by the time injected particles are accelerated to moderately relativistic energies (p/mc $\ge$ 1), and that two shocks with the same Mach number, but with different shock speeds, evolve qualitatively similarly when the results are presented in terms of a characteristic diffusion length and diffusion time. We find that $10^{-4} - 10^{-3}$ of the particles passed through the shock are accelerated to form the CR population, and the injection rate is higher for shocks with higher Mach number. The CR acceleration efficiency increases with shock Mach number, but it asymptotes to ${\~}50\%$ in high Mach number shocks, regardless of the injection rate and upstream CR pressure. On the other hand, in moderate strength shocks ($M_s {\le} 5$), the pre-existing CRs increase the overall CR energy. We conclude that the CR acceleration at cosmological shocks is efficient enough to lead to significant nonlinear modifications to the shock structures.

Effect of Annealing on a-Si:H Thin Films Fabricated by RF Magnetron Sputtering (RF 스퍼터를 이용하여 제작된 a-Si:H 박막의 어닐링 효과에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Do-Yun;Kim, In-Soo;Choi, Se-Young
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.102-107
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    • 2009
  • The effect of annealing under argon atmosphere on hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) thin films deposited at room temperature and $300^{\circ}C$ using Radio Frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering has been investigated. For the films deposited at room temperature, there was not any increase in hydrogen content and optical band gap of the films, and as a result, quality of the films was not improved under any annealing conditions. For the films deposited at $300^{\circ}C$, on the other hand, significant increases in hydrogen content and optical band gap were observed, whereas values of microstructure parameter and dark conductivity were decreased upon annealing below $300^{\circ}C$. In this study, it was proposed that the Si-HX bonding strength is closely related to deposition temperature. Also, the improvement in optical, electrical and structural properties of the films deposited at $300^{\circ}C$ was originated from thermally activated hydrogen bubbles, which were initially trapped at microvoids in the films.

A Study on the Electrical Conduction and D.C. Breakdown Properties of $(Sr{\cdot}Pb)TiO_3$ Series Ceramic ($(Sr{\cdot}Pb)TiO_3$계 세라믹의 전기전도 및 절연파괴 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Jung, I.H.;Choi, W.S.;Kim, C.H.;Lee, J.U.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1991.11a
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    • pp.321-324
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    • 1991
  • In this study, $(Sr{\cdot}Pb)TiO_3$ series ceramics which is used in high voltage were fabricated by the mixed oxide method, and the electrical conduction mechanism and D.C. breakdown voltage characteristics of the specimens in accordance with the contents of $Bi_2O_3{\cdot}3TiO_2$ were investigated. As a result, the leakage current was increased with the contents of $Bi_2O_3{\cdot}3TiO_2$ and the measuring temperature. At room temperature, the leakeage current was showed a tendency of saturating when D.C. electrical field of $l5{\sim}30$[kV/cm] was applied to the specimen. As a result of breakdown voltage characteristics. breakdown strength was decreased when the contents of $Bi_2O_3{\cdot}3TiO_2$ were increased. On the other hand, in the temperature region below $60[^{\circ}C]$, the electronic breakdown was occured, and in the temperature region from 60 to $200[^{\circ}C]$, the thermal breakdown was occured by the Joule heat and the dissipation factor.

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Studies on Family Caregiving, Clothing and Nutrition of Disabled Elderly -(Part I) A Study on the Motor Ability Traits of the Hemiplegic Aged and their Clothing- (거동불편 노인의 가족관계와 의.식생활에 관한 연구 -(제1보) 편마비 노인의 운동능력 특성과 의생활-)

  • 김순분
    • Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.17-34
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    • 1991
  • The purpose of this study was to find out problems which occured between clothes and motor ability traits of the hemiplegic aged. The samples were 32 hemiplegic aged men and were compared with 43 healthy aged men. Motor ability of the samples were measured by ROM test, muscle power test and finger function test(grip strength, hand's coordination, lateral pinch, 3pt. pinch). Design of the clothes consisted of 25 variables and the analysis of dressing and undressing motion consist of 10 motions of dressing and undressing dress shirts and 8 motions of trousers. The results were as follows: 1. There were significant relationship between ROM and muscle power and finger function of the hemiplegic aged(P<.001). 2. There were significant differences between the nomal side's finger function of the hemiplegic aged and that of the healthy group(P<.001). 3. The designs of clothes such as tutle neck line, long sleeve, button cuffs, fastening lace, open zipper and belt of trousers gave much difficulty to the hemiplegic when dressing and undressing. 4. The most difficult motion of dressing and undressing was fastening when dressing both dress shirts and trousers. 5. There were partly significant relationship between design of clothes and ROM, muscle power, finger function of hemiplegic aged man. 6. There were partly significant relationship between the degree of difficulty in dressing and undressing motions and ROM, muscle power, finger function of hemiplegic aged man.

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Mechanical Properties of the Ceramics of the System Al2O3-ZrO2-Y2O3 Prepared by the Precipitation Method (침전법에 의한 Al2O3-ZrO2-Y2O3계 세라믹스의 기계적 특성)

  • 김준태;이홍림
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.364-372
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    • 1988
  • The mechanical properties and microstructure of ceramics of the system Al2O3-ZrO2-Y2O3 sintered at 1$650^{\circ}C$ for 2h after powder preparation by the precipitation method from Al2(SO4)3.18H2O, ZrOCl2.8H2O and YCl3.6H2O were investigated. The Al2O3-ZrO2-Y2O3 ceramics sintered at 1$650^{\circ}C$ for 2h after mixing alpha-Al2O3 and ZrO2-Y2O3 powders, both were separately precipitated and calcined, were found to have the relative density higher than 97.5% so that the strengthening and toughening mechanisms could be explained mainly as the stress-induced phase transformation. On the other hand, the sintered bodies prepared by co-precipitating the three starting materials were measured to have the relative density lower than 85% so that the degradation of strength were observed above 15 vol% ZrO2 contents due to the high porosity by which the effect of stress-induced phase transformation was assumed to be depressed.

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The mediating effect of informatization level between characteristics of introducing information system and organizational performance in hospital settings (병원의 정보시스템 도입 특성과 조직성과간의 관계에 있어 정보화 수준의 매개 효과)

  • Ji, Jae-Hoon;Cho, Young-Ha
    • Korea Journal of Hospital Management
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.1-22
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    • 2012
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the mediating effect of informatization level between characteristics of introducing information system and organizational performance in hospital settings, and to provide suggestions to improve the performance level of strategic information system of hospitals. In order to achieve study purpose, a causal path model was developed and empirically tested. Data were collected from 746 managers of 92 hospitals keeping information system in Busan, Ulsan and Kyungnam Province using self-administered structured questionnaire. Major results of this study were as follows; The results of the path analysis showed that organizational characteristics variables except informatization strength within health industry had significant effects on informatization level, and had indirect effects on organizational performance mediated by informatization level. On the other hand, informatization level, especially revelation capability among informatization level variables, was found to have significant direct effect on organizational performance. These results of empirical test imply that informatization level variables are both important affecting factors on organizational performance and mediating factors between organizational characteristics and organizational performance. Therefore, in order to increase organizational performance, measures improving informatization level should be developed and carried out continuously. And, especially, focusing on building and strengthening revelation capability is crucial to those efforts.

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Neurologic Changes in the Donor Limb after Contralateral-C7 Transfer in Brachial Plexus Injury (상완 신경총 손상시 건측 제 7번 경추신경 전이술 후 건측 상지의 신경 변화)

  • Han, Chung-Soo;Cha, Jae-Ryong;Shin, Dong-Jun;Im, Yang-Jin
    • Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.7-11
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    • 2001
  • Purpose : To evaluate the neurologic abnormalities in the donor limb after contralateral C7 transfer in brachial plexus injury. Materials and Methods : From August 1996 to December 1999, five patients with brachial plexus injury were treated with contralateral C7 nerve root transfer. The average follow up was 16 months(range, 5 to 36 months). The clinical findings were assessed using the British Medical Research Council Grading System, and also measured grip power, pinch power of hand and two point discrimination of the fingers. Results : We had no difference in shoulder abduction and elbow flexion after contralateral C7 transfer. The grip and pinch strength were recovered within 4weeks. Sensory loss occurred in all patients and was noted to be more severe on index and middle finger. Four patients recovered within 2 weeks, one continued till one year. Subjective numbness and pain on percussion minimally persisted until last follow-up. Conclusion : The division of the C7 nerve root resulted in minimal and temporary functional deficit in the donor upper limb.

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A Passive Control of Interaction of Condensation Shock Wave anc Boundary Layer(II) (응축충격파와 경계층 간섭의 피동제어(II))

  • Choe, Yeong-Sang;Gwon, Sun-Beom;Kim, Byeong-Ji
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.329-340
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    • 1997
  • A passive control of interaction of condensation shock wave / boundary layer for reducing the strength of condensation shock was conducted experimentally in a 2.5 * 8 cm$^{2}$ indraft type supersonic wind tunnel. The effects of following factors on passive control were investigated: 1) the thickness of porous wall, 2) the diameter of porous hole, and 3) the orientation of porous hole. On the other hand, the location of nonequilibrium condensation region and condensation shock wave was controlled by regulation of the stagnation conditions. Surface static pressure measurements as well as Schlieren observations of the flow field were obtained, and their effects were compared with the results the cases of without passive control. It was found that thinner porous wall, smaller porous hole and FFH orientation for the same cavity size and porosity of 12% are more favourable than the cases of its opposite.

Effect of Welding Heat Input and PWHT Cooling Rate on Mechanical Properties of Welded Region at SAW of 1.25Cr-0.5Mo Steel for Pressure Vessel (압력용기용 1.25Cr-0.5Mo 강의 Submerged Arc Welding시 입열 및 PWHT 냉각속도가 용접부 기계적 성질에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee Dong-Hwan;Park Jong-Jin
    • Journal of Welding and Joining
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    • v.22 no.5
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    • pp.26-31
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    • 2004
  • In order to propose the optimum welding condition for field application, the effects of welding heat input and cooling rate at PWHT on the mechanical properties were investigated. Submerged arc welding of 1.25Cr-0.5Mo steel for pressure vessel was conducted at welding heat inputs of 15.2kJ/cm, 30.9kJ/cm, and 44.8kJ/cm, and cooling rates of 184$^{\circ}C$/hr, 55$^{\circ}C$/hr, and 2$0^{\circ}C$/hr at PWHT. From the test results, as the welding heat input increase up to 30.9kJ/cm, the changes of microstructure and impact toughness were small. At the heat input of 44.8kJ/cm, however, toughness decreased obviously due to the coarsening of coarse-grained HAZ and formation of ferrite at bainite grainboundary of weld metal. On the other hand, cooling rates at PWHT did not effect on the changes in microstructure and mechanical properties. Even though tensile strength and impact toughness at all welding conditions of this study were above the minimum specification requirement, it was confirmed that heat input of 30.9kJ/cm was the optimum welding condition to improve welding performance by higher heat input.

Temperature History of Slab Concrete Depending on Insulation Curing Method in Cold Weather Concreting (한중시공시 단열양생방법 변화에 따른 슬래브 콘크리트의 온도이력 특성)

  • Kim Jong-Back;Lim Choon-Goun;Park Koo-Byoung;Kim Seoung-Soo;Han Cheon-Goo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2005.05a
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    • pp.17-20
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    • 2005
  • This paper reported the temperature history of concrete placed at deck plate slab under cold climate condition by varying with surface insulating type. No curing sheet and simple insulation curing including non-woven fabric, double layer bubble sheet, the combination of double layer bubble sheet and non-woven fabric dropped temperature below zero within 24 hours, which caused frost damage at early age. On the other hand, the combination of double layer bubble sheet and non-woven fabric and double layer bubble sheet and styrofoam maintained minimum temperature above $4^{\circ}C\;and\;8^{\circ}C$, respectively. Based on core test results compressive strength of concrete with the combination of double layer bubble sheet and non-woven fabric and double layer bubble sheet and styrofoam was higher than those with other curing method due to good insulation effect.

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