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The flux pinning and other superconducting properties of the Y-Ba-Cu-O films doped with BaZr[O.sub.3] (BZO) nanoparticles prepared by multilayer and single target methods are explained.

The incorporation of various nanoparticulate flux pinning centers in the Y[Ba.sub.2][Cu.sub.3][O.sub.7-[delta]] films is described. The study shows that such incorporation helps in improving the in-field performance of these films.

The ultrasonic force microscopy (UFM) technique is employed for imaging of the nanoparticles present in the interior of the Y[Ba.sub.2][Cu.sub.3]pO.sub.7-x] (YBCO) films. The method also helps in providing high resolution images of the screw dislocation induced terraces present in the film.

The analysis of the transport and magnetic properties is employed for the characterization of the individual filaments in a multifilamentary YBCO coated conductor. The results show that the values of the filament critical current and the n-factor vary largely with the filament.

The study describes a newly devised hall probe system, which is used for studying the AC transport current distribution in the YBCO coated conductors at different frequencies up to 700 Hz. The sensors are found to be very advantageous because of its sensitivity, low cost and versatility.

Several studies are conducted to measure the local current transport and the current sharing between different filaments in striated coated YBCO conductors with artificial defects. The local current crowding is found to be the main cause of the dissipation of the current in these conductors.

Many future military systems will depend heavily on high electrical power input ranging from hundreds of kilowatts up to the multimegawatt level. These weapon systems include electromagnetic launch applications as well as electrically driven directed energy weapons (DEW), such as high-power microwaves and solid-state lasers. These power generation subsystems must often be packaged using limited space and strict weight limits on either ground mobile or airborne platforms. Superconducting generators made of high-temperature superconductors (HTS) will enable megawatt-class airborne power systems that are lightweight and compact. Also discussed briefly are new advances in HTS conductors and refrigeration systems furthering the development of HTS power systems. Index Terms--Generators, high-temperature superconductors, superconducting filaments and wires, superconducting tapes.

Investigating the peak shape of the Y(3d) photoelectron peak in YBCO thin films are different compared to bulk YBCO specimens is discussed. The XPS photoelectron peaks and cationic concentration profiles of several thin film superconductors have been compared.

Having investigated the variation of Q (sub h) with d for various striated thin YBCO films is discussed. It is concluded that having computed the dependence of N on the quantity [H (sub m)/H (sub d)] within a practical range of interest.

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and school counselors are working on adopting alternatives to traditional service delivery models. Collaborative consultation is one approach that may alleviate the pressures resulting from expanding workloads [...]

The dehydration and cation mobility in Clinoptilolite using in situ synchroton dispersion and microcrystal diffraction using a hybrid simulation technique is studied. The result shows the 'heat collapse' framework transformation with the help of in situ diffraction data and computer modeling.

The development of nickel alloy substrates for Y-Ba-Cu-O coated conductor applications is described.

Absorption spectroscopy and emission spectroscopy were used to examine the afterglow from radio frequency inductive excited discharges in Xe and I2 mixtures. The findings show that exciplex XeI* results in the afterglow when ground state Xe and highly excited I2 are combined. Ion-ion neutralization was also found to be an important precursor reaction for the development of I*(2P3/2) as well as of Xe*, Xe**, I2*, I2** and other excited species found in the afterglow.

An analysis was conducted to determine the reason behind the poor performance of bidders during a company merger bidding process which results in overpayment. Some hyphotheses such as the 'winner's curse,' that states that the generosity of the bidding term may increase the possibilities of a successful bid, seemed to explain the rationale of bidder's overpayment. However, the hypothesis did not adequately explain the issue at hand. Moreover, the overpayment in bidding can be attributed to the bidder's eagerness to merge as explained by the bargaining theory approach.

An experiment was conducted to study the kinetics of low pressure, 0.5-5 Torr, radio-frequency inductively excited discharges sustained in Xe and I2 to determine the source of radiating states. The diagnostics used in the study include optical absorption and emission spectroscopy, microwave absorption and microwave interferometry. Results showed that in time modulated discharges, the emissions from excited states of atomic iodine decays with time constants of hundreds of microseconds.

The low pressure radio frequency inductive discharges sustained in Xe/I2 mixtures for the production of ultraviolet radiation from XeI(B->X) at 253 nm was studied. Laser-induced fluorescence, optical absorption spectroscopy and optical emission spectroscopy were applied. Findings showed that for the experimental conditions, Xe+I2 -> XeI(B)+I is a major reaction which produces the excimer.

The effect of changes in corporate ownership and financial control in mergers, acquisitions and privatization may be linked to the form of ownership change. Corporate restructuring demands continued enhancement of performance and creation of value. The nature of 'value drivers', motivations and bargaining power can only be fully understood after closer examination of the areas of valuation, corporate control and governance.