Release dynamics of nanodiamonds created by laser-driven shock-compression of polyethylene terephthalate.

Laser-driven dynamic compression experiments of plastic materials have found surprisingly fast formation of nanodiamonds (ND) via X-ray probing. This mechanism is relevant for planetary models, but could also open efficient synthesis routes for tailored NDs. We investigate the release mechanics of compressed NDs by molecular dynamics simulation of the isotropic expansion of finite size diamond from different P-T states.

The Complex, Unique, and Powerful Imaging Instrument for Dynamics (CUPI2D) at the Spallation Neutron Source (invited).

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory is planning to build the Second Target Station (STS) at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). STS will host a suite of novel instruments that complement the First Target Station's beamline capabilities by offering an increased flux for cold neutrons and a broader wavelength bandwidth. A novel neutron imaging beamline, named the Complex, Unique, and Powerful Imaging Instrument for Dynamics (CUPI2D), is among the first eight instruments that will be commissioned at STS as part of the construction project.

Diamond formation kinetics in shock-compressed C─H─O samples recorded by small-angle x-ray scattering and x-ray diffraction.

Extreme conditions inside ice giants such as Uranus and Neptune can result in peculiar chemistry and structural transitions, e.g., the precipitation of diamonds or superionic water, as so far experimentally observed only for pure C─H and HO systems, respectively.

Comparative Studies of the Structural and Transport Properties of Molten Salt FLiNaK Using the Machine-Learned Neural Network and Reparametrized Classical Forcefields.

Despite surging interest in molten salt reactors and thermal storage systems, knowledge of the physicochemical properties of molten salts are still inadequate due to demanding experiments that require high temperature, impurity control, and corrosion mitigation. Therefore, the ability to predict these properties for molten salts from first-principles computations is urgently needed. Herein, we developed and compared a machine-learned neural network force field (NNFF) and a reparametrized rigid ion model (RIM) for a prototypical molten salt LiF-NaF-KF (FLiNaK).

Simulating fullerene polyhedral formation from planar precursors.

The synthesis path of the C-Buckyball fullerene from a planar precursor developed by Scott et al. [Science, 2002, 295, 5559] is investigated with density functional theory (DFT) methods. Various theoretically possible closing paths are analysed with respect to structural and energetic properties.

Direct measurement of hydrogen diffusivity and solubility limits in Zircaloy 2 (formula unit of ZrH) using incoherent quasi-elastic neutron scattering.

The diffusivity of hydrogen is an important property of light water nuclear reactor (LWR) fuel cladding. LWR cladding absorbs hydrogen during normal operation, a contributing factor to embrittlement that decreases the lifetime of the fuel. Mass transport of hydrogen is dictated by an Arrhenius behavior typical of solid state diffusion and the associated activation energy is therefore a property relevant to LWR fuel performance.

The challenge of acquiring a satisfactory EBSD result of CWSR Zircaloy-4 cladding tube.

Unlabelled: This work presents a methodology combining SEM, EDS, conventional EBSD, and transmission-EBSD to analyse a recrystallised Zircaloy-4 sheet and cold-worked stress-relieved (CWSR) Zircaloy-4 cladding in unprecedented detail. Second-phase precipitates (SPPs) in Zircaloy-4 specimens were revealed after chemical polishing using a solution containing hydrofluoric acid (HF). Pitting corrosion of Zircaloy-4 specimens was revealed after electropolishing using an electrolyte containing HClO .

International Family Planning: How Political and Religious Conservatives Respond and How to Shape Messaging for Successful Advocacy.

As a global health organization committed to advocacy and research, Hope Through Healing Hands directed two national polling projects. The 2016 National Survey of Registered Voters Tracking was a longitudinal study to compare and contrast the results from a 2013 national polling project with the same sampling and questionnaire. The primary finding here was that in 2016, conservatives show a statistically significant shift indicating greater, more positive, beliefs in the correlation of contraceptives and women in developing nations and saving lives, although the rest of the populace (moderates and liberals) remained unchanged.

Direct measurement of hydrogen dislocation pipe diffusion in deformed polycrystalline Pd using quasielastic neutron scattering.

The temperature-dependent diffusivity D(T) of hydrogen solute atoms trapped at dislocations-dislocation pipe diffusion of hydrogen-in deformed polycrystalline PdH(x) (x∼10(-3)  [H]/[Pd]) has been quantified with quasielastic neutron scattering between 150 and 400 K. We observe diffusion coefficients for trapped hydrogen elevated by one to two orders of magnitude above bulk diffusion. Arrhenius diffusion behavior has been observed for dislocation pipe diffusion and regular bulk diffusion, the latter in well-annealed polycrystalline Pd.

Pathological angioarchitecture in lymph nodes: underlying histopathologic findings.

Pathologic changes of the intranodal angioarchitecture, as displayed by colour Doppler sonography, were used in recent studies to predict malignant infiltration of superficial lymph nodes. We searched for the underlying histopathologic findings in a prospective study including 100 lymph nodes in 86 patients. In the histopathologic specimens, we evaluated tumour infiltration, distribution of intranodal vessels, hilar structures, thickness of the capsule and tissue alterations (necrosis, sclerosis, lipo-/fibromatosis).