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We examine the equilibrium shape and the dynamics of the morphological evolution of a coherent misfitting particle in an elastically anisotropic medium. No a priori assumptions are made on the possible particle morphologies; the particle evolves in a manner consistent with both the diffusion and elastic fields surrounding the particle and the thermodynamics of interfaces in stressed solids. Through these calculations we find the thermodynamically stable equilibrium shape of a misfitting particle. By thermodynamically stable we mean that all the equilibrium conditions, elastic, chemical and interfacial are satisfied simultaneously, in contrast to previous treatments which determined the equilibrium shape by minimizing the sum of the elastic and interfacial energies for certain classes of particle shapes. We find that the equilibrium particle morphologies are not simple geometric shapes, have fourfold symmetry and a continuously varying interfacial curvature with position along the interface. Furthermore, the results show that the times required for a particle to evolve to its equilibrium morphology are likely to be within those which are accessible experimentally. In addition, we develop a general approach for determining the equilibrium shape of a particle in an elastically stressed solid.

Plot of deflection versus load indicates clearance between internal pins and wall.

Ionospheric electric and electromagnetic waves broadband characteristics, investigating auroral hiss and LHR noise

Terminals are reflowed in a hot strata and solidified in a cooler strata, without physical contact with each other, any fixturing, or the container. Terminals are passed through the upper portion of a reflow flask containing hot peanut oil, and then through the lower portion containing oil at ambient temperatures.

Standard crescent wrench has been modified to provide a means whereby one adjustable tool can be used with all sizes of electronic connectors. The machined wrench jaws provide lugs for engaging the standard size slots on the different connectors.

Continuous and triggered audio frequency noise bands associated with ionospheric lower hybrid resonance frequency observed on OGO 2