Academic Articles & Research Papers

Nuclear Engineering for an Uncertain Future

"Nuclear Engineering for an Uncertain Future." Nuclear Technology, 62(1), p. 124 Additional informationNotes on contributorsJohn M. ChristensonJohn M. Christenson has been a faculty member in the Department of Chemical and Nuclear Engineeri...

Resource Allocation for Cognitive Satellite Communications Downlink

Cognitive satellite communications (SatCom) is considered to be able to alleviate the bottleneck of spectrum resource shortage due to traditional spectrum allocation. This paper focuses on a special scenario where the frequency band of SatC...

LBT-YOLO: A Lightweight Road Targeting Algorithm Based on Task Aligned Dynamic Detection Heads

Autonomous driving technology plays a key role in addressing traffic safety issues and relieving traffic congestion by virtue of its capabilities of enabling accurate environmental perception and real-time response. Aiming at the problem of...

Spectrum sensing and resource allocation for 5G heterogeneous cloud radio access networks

Abstract In this paper, the problem of opportunistic spectrum sharing for the next generation of wireless systems empowered by the cloud radio access network (C‐RAN) is studied. More precisely, low‐priority users employ cooperative spectrum...

Analysis of the functioning computer equipment under the influence of electromagnetic interference through the power supply network

The paper deals with experimental studies of noise immunity of computer technology in electromagnetic effects on the power supply. The results of quantitative studies functioning computer equipment when exposed to electromagnetic pulses on ...

Estimation of Time-Varying Coherence and Its Application in Understanding Brain Functional Connectivity

Time-varying coherence is a powerful tool for revealing functional dynamics between different regions in the brain. In this paper, we address ways of estimating evolutionary spectrum and coherence using the general Cohen's class distrib...

Basic Nuclear Engineering

"Basic Nuclear Engineering." Nuclear Science and Engineering, 69(1), p. 128 Additional informationNotes on contributorsAndrew RobesonAbout the Reviewer: Andrew Robeson, professor of nuclear engineering in the College of Engineering of the V...

Nuclear engineering

“Atomic power” depends upon the possibility of producing a chain reaction, analogous to that of burning, which will be self-sustaining. Only when the fission of uranium was discovered did nuclear energy become of engineering concern. This i...

Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals

NUCLEAR ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS is the most modern, up-to-date, and reader friendly nuclear engineering textbook on the market today. It provides a thoroughly modern alternative to classical nuclear engineering textbooks that have not been...

Nuclear Engineering Handbook

Section I Introduction: Nuclear Power Reactors * Historical Development of Nuclear Power Kenneth D. Kok * Pressurized Water Reactors Richard Schreiber * Boiling Water Reactors Kevin Theriault * Heavy Water Reactors Alistar I. Miller, John L...

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

"Introduction to Nuclear Engineering." Nuclear Science and Engineering, 12(2), p. 319 Additional informationNotes on contributorsGlen J. Schoessow(About the Reviewer: Glen Schoessow received his M.S. degree in engineering from Purdue in 193...

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

(Most chapters end with References and Problems). 1. Nuclear Engineering. 2. Atomic and Nuclear Physics. Fundamental Particles. Atomic and Nuclear Structure. Atomic and Molecular Weight. Atomic and Nuclear Radii. Mass and Energy. Particle W...

Dynamic Behavior Improvement of Normally-Off p-GaN High-Electron-Mobility Transistor Through a Low-Temperature Microwave Annealing Process

The surface morphology optimization of ohmic contacts and the Mg out-diffusion suppression of normally off p-GaN gate high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) continue to be challenges in the power electronics industry in terms of the hig...

A Data-Centric Internet of Things Framework Based on Azure Cloud

Internet of Things (IoT) has been found pervasive use cases and become a driving force to constitute a digital society. The ultimate goal of IoT is data and the intelligence generated from data. With the progress in public cloud computing t...

A case study on morphological aspects of distinct magnetized 3D hybrid nanoparticles on fluid flow between two orthogonal rotating disks: An application of thermal energy systems

The consolidation power of different nanomaterials such as metallic nanoparticles and metallic-oxides nanoparticles in a new-fangled and energetic hybrid material should give rise to fascinating properties that combine the advantages of eac...

Lab-scale coin-cell supercapattery assembled with nickel cobaltite/rGO nanocomposite electrodes for hybrid energy storage

Hybrid energy storage devices that bridge the gap between batteries and supercapacitors are critical for next-generation portable and high-power applications. In this work, a lab-scale coin cell asymmetric supercapattery device is fabricate...

Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem in Coal Mine Power Supply System

Research on automatic roadway formation and surrounding rock stability control technology by roof cutting and pressure relief in Qianyingzi Coal Mine

According to the engineering geological characteristics and production technology level of Qianyingzi Coal Mine, the stability control technology of surrounding rock of the cutting roof and pressure relief roadway is proposed. For the advan...

What’s in a name? Citizen science in pandemic times

The phrase citizen science is certainly appealing, especially for many of us who have championed the notion of increasing public engagement in science. Citizen science refers most often to projects in which non-scientists provide some of th...

Computing Research on Nanoparticle Thermophoresis Deposition in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Fluid

The movement and deposition of nanoparticles in supercritical carbon dioxide is a current international frontier subject. In the development of new nuclear reactors, using supercritical carbon dioxide Brayton cycle instead of traditional st...