Search Results - "Weed, Ryan"
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Positron-electron annihilation momentum transfer to trapped deuterons
Published in AIP advances (01-11-2019)“…The probability of positron annihilation momentum transfer to a trapped deuteron is calculated based on neutron measurements from 2H(d,n)3He reactions in…”
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Radiation characteristics of an aerogel-supported fission fragment rocket engine for crewed interplanetary missions
Published in Frontiers in space technologies (08-09-2023)“…The ionizing radiation properties of a fission fragment rocket engine concept are described in the context of a crewed Mars mission. This propulsion system…”
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Curvature of the Retroviral Capsid Assembly Is Modulated by a Molecular Switch
Published in The journal of physical chemistry letters (19-08-2021)“…During the maturation step, the retroviral capsid proteins (CAs) assemble into polymorphic capsids. Their acute curvature is largely determined by 12 pentamers…”
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The interaction in sorbitol-plasticized starch bionanocomposites via positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy and small angle X-ray scattering
Published in Carbohydrate polymers (16-05-2012)“…► Synchrotron SAXS is carried out to determine the morphology within the material. ► PALS is applied to explore the synergistic interaction from a molecular…”
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Simulation and Experimental Analysis of Aerogel Attenuation for High Energy Alpha Particles in Fission Fusion Fragment Rocket Applications
Published 31-01-2024“…Emerging studies are geared toward exploring new methods of nuclear rocket propulsion to provide more efficient space transit beyond Earth's orbit. One method…”
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Progress in Fission Fragment Rocket Engine Development and Alpha Particle Detection in High Magnetic Fields
Published 23-09-2024“…In this article, we present our recent experiments on fission fragment rocket propulsion, and on an innovative new design for an alpha particle detection…”
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Discovery of Spherules of Likely Extrasolar Composition in the Pacific Ocean Site of the CNEOS 2014-01-08 (IM1) Bolide
Published 29-08-2023“…We have conducted an extensive towed-magnetic-sled survey during the period 14-28 June, 2023, over the seafloor centered around the calculated path of the…”
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