On problem transformability in VLSI

The two basic performance parameters that capture the complexity of any VLSI chip are the area of the chip,A, and the computation time,T. A systematic approach for establishing lower bounds onA is presented. This approach relatesA to the bisection flow, . A theory of problem transformation based on , which captures bothAT ² andA complexity, is developed. A fundamental problem, namely, element uniqueness, is chosen as a computational prototype. It is shown under general input/output protocol assumptions that any chip that decides ifn elements (each with (1+)lognbits) are unique must have =(nlogn), and thus, AT²=(n ²log² n), andA= (nlogn). A theory of VLSI transformability reveals the inherentAT ² andA complexity of a large class of related problems.This work was supported in part by the Semiconductor Research Corporation under contract RSCH 84-06-049-6.     

Electron beam deposition and characterization of thin film Ti-Ni for shape memory applications

Thin film of Ti-Ni alloy has a potential to perform the microactuation functions required in the microelectromechanical system (MEMS).It is essential, however, to have good uniformity in both chemical composition and thickness to realize its full potential as an active component of MEMS devices.Electron beam evaporation technique was employed in this study to fabricate the thin films of Ti-Ni alloy on different substrates.The targets used for the evaporation were first prepared by electron beam melting.The uniformity of composition and microstructure of the thin films were characterized by electron probe microanalysis (EPMA), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).The mechanical property of the thin films was evaluated by the nano-indentation test.The martensitic transformation temperature was measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).It is confirmed that the chemical composition of deposited thin films is identical to that of the target materials.Furthermore, results from depth profiling of the chemical composition variation reveal that the electron beam evaporation process yields better compositional homogeneity than other conventional methods such as sputtering and thermal evaporation.Microstructural observation by TEM shows that nanometer size precipitates are preferentially distributed along the grain boundaries of a few micron size grains.The hardness and elastic modulus of thin films decreases with an increase in Ti contents.     

热轧态Si—Mn系双相钢的组织转变

利用Ｇｌｅｅｂｌｅ－１５００热模拟试验机对试验钢进行了热模拟轧制。研究了在不同热轧工艺参数与合金化程度条件下Ｓｉ－Ｍｎ双相钢的组织转变。获得了估算热轧态Ｓｉ－Ｍｎ双相钢马氏体体积百分数和先共翁素体体积百分数的计算式。计算值与实测值相吻合，给出了ｆｍ－Ｔ－Ｖ和ｆＦｐ－Ｔ－Ｖ关系的三维图及相应的ｆＭ和ｆＦｐ等值线图。     

Galvanic corrosion over a semi-infinite, planar surface

We derive the governing equations for the galvanic coupling of two dissimilar materials in a planar surface wherein the transport phenomena in the liquid phase are controlled by ionic migration or diffusion. The problem statement corresponds to two semi-infinite materials located in the same plane and coupled along a single boundary, resulting in a two-dimensional analysis. A single dimensionless group arises in the analyses of the corrosion problems, which greatly simplifies the presentation of numerical results and subsequent implementation. An example application of this work is presented that demonstrates how the results can be used to set requirements for protective films (e.g., paint) utilized for reducing corrosion rates.     

“三全育人” 格局下高校辅导员队伍角色定位与转型论析

高校围绕立德树人根本使命,正在积极构建全员全过程全方位育人格局。在此形势下,作为高校思政工作一线骨干力量的辅导员队伍面临新的角色转型,找准自己在高校"大思政"中的新定位,要成为全员育人的骨干力量,做思想政治教育和管理工作的组织者与育人资源的协调者;要成为全过程育人的融通力量,做学生全面成长的指导者与持续发展的推动者;要成为全方位育人的串联力量,做"十大"育人体系落地的终端实施者与成效评估者。在三全育人的新格局下,辅导员队伍要与校内外育人队伍一起,协同攻关、形成合力,共同推进一体化育人机制。     

Future energy goals for Maryland: Greenhouse gas reductions

Legislative requirements in Maryland set very robust goals for the implementation of energy efficiency by utilities. Significant energy savings has been achieved in all customer sectors and efficiency gains have been made over time in equipment and building construction. Looking forward, utilities should implement programs to promote energy efficiency with a greater emphasis on GHG reductions. Feasibility studies need to occur, but flexibility is key given changing codes and standards and market transformation.     

石英砂的相变与换向器套筒铸件的变形

用呋喃树脂石英砂工艺生产牵引电机换向器套筒出现变形、裂纹等铸造缺陷,是由石英砂相变膨胀引起,后用高铬刚玉砂代替石英砂得到解决.     

MICROSTRUCTURE AND REVERSE SHAPE MEMORY EFFECT IN A Cu-Zn-Al ALLOY

The bainite structure in a Cu-Zn-A1 alloy related to the reverse shape memory effect hasbeen observed by means of TEM.The reverse memory effect may be improved by up to oneorder of magnitude under applied constraint stress.The widespread propagation of bainite wasconfirmed to be the diffusion controlled shear process by the parabolic configuration of sideinterface of bainite plate and the twisting of intersected bainite plates.     

接触疲劳过程中的诱发相变和冷作硬化SCIEI

研究了三种丝杠钢的接触疲劳性能。利用TEM和背散射Mossbauer谱研究了三种钢在接触疲劳前后的显微组织结构;测量了接触区中心线下显微硬度随层深的变化。结果表明:接触应力诱发A_R→M相变,并导致一定深度的冷作硬化。讨论了诱发相变和冷作硬化对接触疲劳性能的影响。     

贝氏体相变理论进展近况

近年来贝氏体相变理论三个学派的研究工作均有明显进展，有些观点渐趋接近，有些观点依然存在严重分歧，各自都有亟待澄清的难题。各派间在学术上的批判反批判旨在指明探索方向和途径，发展理论，这已充分为当今相变理论研究进展事实所证明。