Showing papers in "Physics in Technology in 1977"
TL;DR: The Fifth European Conference on Thermophysical Properties at High Temperatures as mentioned in this paper was held 15-21 May 1976 at the High Temperature Institute, Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow.
Abstract: Report on Fifth European Conference on Thermophysical Properties at High Temperatures, 15-21 May 1976 at the High Temperature Institute, Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow.
140 citations
TL;DR: In this article, areas of use of thermal imaging, heat transport, heat losses, heat generations, limitations of the technique, equipment used, picture formation, electronic processing and future trends are reviewed.
Abstract: Areas of use of thermal imaging, heat transport, heat losses, heat generations, limitations of the technique, the equipment used, picture formation, electronic processing and future trends are reviewed
11 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the detection of welding flaws in manufacture, pipelaying and maintenance is outlined, using ultrasonic techniques, radiography and leak detection techniques, as well as leak detection methods.
Abstract: The detection of welding flaws in manufacture, pipelaying and maintenance is outlined. Ultrasonic techniques, radiography and leak detection are described
8 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the physical factors that determine the economics of combining heating and electricity generation, and some of these physical factors are discussed in terms of fuel consumption and capital expenditure.
Abstract: Significant savings in fuel could be made if electrical power plants were used to supply heat direct to homes, but the capital expenditure would be high. Some of the physical factors that determine the economics of combining heating and electricity generation are discussed
7 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a summary of the experimental results and basic principles applied in a research program concerned with the development of portable, spherical, totally enclosed vessels is presented, which are considered an improvement over open-topped containment devices.
Abstract: A summary of the experimental results and basic principles applied in a research programme concerned with the development of portable, spherical, totally enclosed vessels is presented. These vessels are considered an improvement over open-topped containment devices. The characterization of an explosion, a spherical containment model, a description of containment vessels, selected experimental results and a brief discussion are also included. Emphasis is given to exploiting the elastic-plastic properties of a spherical shell
7 citations
TL;DR: The basic principles of acoustic microscopy are outlined and its applications and limitations are illustrated by micrographs of biomedical specimens and solid-state materials and devices.
Abstract: The basic principles of acoustic microscopy are outlined and its applications and limitations are illustrated by micrographs of biomedical specimens and solid-state materials and devices
6 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of recent progress in lithography and microscopy by X-rays is presented, showing how X-ray lithography is used to replicate microcircuit patterns with dimensions below 1 mu m.
Abstract: In this review of recent progress in lithography and microscopy by X-rays the authors show how X-ray lithography is used to replicate microcircuit patterns with dimensions below 1 mu m, and how these advances have improved the older technique of X-ray microradiography
5 citations
TL;DR: The production technology of non-woven fabrics is a complex blend of the old and new, determined at one level by the physical properties of the fibres themselves and at another by the dictates of the consumer as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The production technology of non-wovens - fabrics produced from fibres rather than yarns - is a complex blend of the old and new, determined at one level by the physical properties of the fibres themselves and at another by the dictates of the consumer. Our author describes here how one company, ICI, has reconciled the conflicting requirements to produce acceptable textiles for several markets
5 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the importance of physical techniques and theories in the understanding and measurement of corrosion is outlined and a review of some of the corrosion transport mechanisms is presented. But, the emphasis is not on the physical properties of these mechanisms.
Abstract: After a review of some of the corrosion transport mechanisms the importance of physical techniques and theories in the understanding and measurement of corrosion is outlined
5 citations
TL;DR: A summary of the main topics of the 1976 meeting at Imperial College, London can be found in this paper, where the Electronics Update seminar organized by the Electronics Group of The Institute of Physics brings together reviews covering the most exciting and important developments in electronics
Abstract: Now an annual event, the Electronics Update seminar organized by the Electronics Group of The Institute of Physics brings together reviews covering the most exciting and important developments in electronics. We present here a summary of the main topics of the 1976 meeting at Imperial College, London
4 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a report on automated inspection and product control, 19-21 October 1976 at the Illinois Institute of Technology Research Institute, Chicago, USA, USA.
Abstract: Report on Automated inspection and product control, 19-21 October 1976 at the Illinois Institute of Technology Research Institute, Chicago, USA.
TL;DR: In the fabrication of printed-circuit boards, multilayer materials can be used to increase circuit packing densities, but at the cost of increasing the problems associated with laminate and multi-layer assembly production as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: In the fabrication of printed-circuit boards, multilayer materials can be used to increase circuit packing densities, but at the cost of increasing the problems associated with laminate and multilayer assembly production. Some of these problems are considered and some of the techniques that have been developed to monitor material performance are described
TL;DR: In this article, types of geothermal deposit are indicated and prospecting methods are described, including aerial IR surveys, geoelectrical investigations, geothermal measurements, explosion seismics, microearthquakes, and ground-noise surveys, gravity studies and airborne magnetic surveys and geomagnetics.
Abstract: Types of geothermal deposit are indicated and prospecting methods are described. These include aerial IR surveys, geoelectrical investigations, geothermal measurements, explosion seismics, microearthquakes, and ground-noise surveys, gravity studies and airborne magnetic surveys and geomagnetics
TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed some sensitive areas where efficient decisions can be taken, leading to very important long-term qualitative changes in the energy system, are reviewed and discussed.
Abstract: Long-term planning for energy tends to be dominated by capital and resource availability. However, stronger constraints seem to be at work which greatly reduce the degree of freedom open to strategists. Some sensitive areas where efficient decisions can be taken, leading to very important long-term qualitative changes in the energy system, are reviewed
TL;DR: In this paper, the development of the F100-L microprocessor chip is described, from the first conception to the final product, from logic design validation, advances in large-scale integration and problems in manufacture.
Abstract: The development of the F100-L microprocessor chip is described, from the first conception to the final product. The developing technologies, the emergence of the microprocessor, logic design validation, advances in large-scale integration and problems in manufacture are discussed
TL;DR: Low power consumption and low noise make this microwave source a promising contender for communications systems and burglar and proximity alarms.
Abstract: Low power consumption and low noise make this microwave source a promising contender for communications systems and burglar and proximity alarms
TL;DR: The techniques of ellipsometry, or surface optical spectroscopy, are nondestructive and can make a valuable contribution to surface studies in their own right and together with other techniques such as ESCA, electron reflection and transmission microscopy.
Abstract: The techniques of ellipsometry, or surface optical spectroscopy, are nondestructive and can make a valuable contribution to surface studies in their own right and together with other techniques such as ESCA, electron reflection and transmission microscopy. The author describes the principles and how they can be used to practical effect in situations ranging from fibre optics to immunology
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TL;DR: In this paper, the potential for power in the UK has been investigated, and the Institute of Fuel's report on potential power has been published, 6 January 1977 at Southampton University.
Abstract: Report on Potential for power, the Institute of Fuel, 6 January 1977 at Southampton University.
TL;DR: In this article, a review of recent progress towards achieving the thermal insulation and plasma conditions required to realize the potential of thermonuclear fusion is reviewed, and the goal of controlled fusion within sight.
Abstract: Advances in magnetic confinement of high-temperature matter place the goal of controlled fusion within sight. Recent progress towards achieving the thermal insulation and plasma conditions required to realize the potential of thermonuclear fusion is reviewed
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors look more closely at the physical phenomena of detonation and explosion and how they can be tailored to practical advantage, and describe the advances in containment of undesirable explosions.
Abstract: Recently in Physics in Technology we described the advances in containment of undesirable explosions. Here we look more closely at the physical phenomena of detonation and explosion, and how they can be tailored to practical advantage.
TL;DR: A summary of the main topics of the 1976 meeting at Imperial College, London can be found in this paper, where the Electronics Update seminar organized by the Electronics Group of The Institute of Physics brings together reviews covering the most exciting and important developments in electronics
Abstract: Now an annual event, the Electronics Update seminar organized by the Electronics Group of The Institute of Physics brings together reviews covering the most exciting and important developments in electronics. We present here a summary of the main topics of the 1976 meeting at Imperial College, London
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the variety of tasks carried out in the hydrospace environment, particularly in connection with oil production and underwater transfer, and how remotely controlled vehicles are being developed to perform the more routine tasks.
Abstract: In the last issue the authors described the problems encountered in diving and submersible development. Here they go on to examine the variety of tasks carried out in the hydrospace environment, particularly in connection with oil production and underwater transfer, and how remotely controlled vehicles are being developed to perform the more routine tasks
TL;DR: An appraisal of the potential options and dilemmas in harnessing the world's energy resources is presented in this article, where the authors present a set of potential solutions and potential problems.
Abstract: An appraisal of the potential options and dilemmas in harnessing the world's energy resources is presented
TL;DR: In this paper, some new applications and the study of the use of sonar by bats are discussed. But the main focus is on the automatic plot extraction and data utilisation.
Abstract: The microwave antenna, the high-power microwave transmitter, pulse compression, the microwave receiver, moving target indication and the Doppler filter, the charge-coupled device in radar signal processing, automatic plot extraction and data utilisation, the Digilux interactive display, some new applications and the study of the use of sonar by bats are included
TL;DR: In this paper, the manager of the International Energy Agency's major coal utilisation project explains the principles and practice of the new technique for burning coal, which offers the potential of more efficient generation of electricity.
Abstract: Commercial exploitation of fluidised-bed combustion has already begun, and research in hand offers the potential of more efficient generation of electricity. The manager of the International Energy Agency's major coal utilisation project explains the principles and practice of the new technique for burning coal
TL;DR: The science of tribology concerns itself with problems of friction, wear, lubrication and contact mechanics as mentioned in this paper, and the current understanding of contact and lubrication phenomena and their practical significance are described
Abstract: The science of tribology concerns itself with problems of friction, wear, lubrication and contact mechanics. The current understanding of contact and lubrication phenomena and their practical significance are described