doi:10.1038/nature07378 L ETTERS Correlation between nanosecond X-ray flashes and stick–slip friction in peeling tape Carlos G. Camara1*‚ Juan V. Escobar1*‚ Jonathan R. Hird1 & Seth J. Putterman1 Relative motion between two contacting surfaces can produce visible light‚ called triboluminescence1. This concentration of diffuse mechanical energy into electromagnetic radiation has previously been observed to extend even to X-ray energies2. Here we report that peeling common adhesive tape in
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Applications of Radiopharmaceuticals Name: Lew Chien Ai Radiopharmaceuticals are formulations containing radioisotopes‚ which are use internally for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. Radiopharmaceuticals have modernized the medical field by their ability to provide static as well as dynamic images of internal organs in a noninvasive manner as well as by offering efficacious therapy of certain diseases. Radioisotopes are extensively used in medicine for diagnosis‚ either in
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Applications of Silicon Silicon is one of man’s most useful elements. In the form of sand and clay it is used to make concrete and brick; it is a useful refractory material for high-temperature work‚ and in the form of silicates it is used in making enamels‚ pottery‚ etc. Silica‚ as sand‚ is a principal ingredient of glass‚ one of the most inexpensive of materials with excellent mechanical‚ optical‚ thermal and electrical properties. Hyperpure silicon can be doped with boron‚ gallium‚ phosphorus
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Exchange Theory: Application to Advance Nursing Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Social Exchange Theory: Application to Advance Nursing Both sociology and psychology try to explain why human beings do what they do‚ and act in the manner in which they do. Social Exchange theory attempts to explain how we interact with one another and what we get from those interactions. The purpose of this paper is to look at how Social Exchange theory relates
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American History X Application Paper Lamar Booker Drawing concepts from two theorists‚ Dubois and Weber‚ I intend to grasp their concepts out of the film American History X and draw examples to explain their concepts and how they can apply to social practices. “Stereotypes and Slippery slopes were another way DuBois approaches cultural oppression. “Stereotypes rely on categorizing large groups of people in particular ways even without any personal knowledge or experience
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Organizational Theory: Concepts and Applications Andrea F. Bass Columbia College Annotated Bibliography Aslam‚ H. D.‚ Javaid‚ T.‚ Tanveer‚ A.‚ Khan‚ M.‚ & Shabbir‚ F. (2011). A Journey from Individual to Organizational Learning (Exploring the Linking Bridge: Team Learning). International Journal of Academic Research‚ 3(3)‚ 738-745. The article addresses the need to adopt knowledge retention initiatives and continuous learning commitments amidst the challenges in today’s business environment
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Memory …………..……………………………….…..…………Page 7 Technical and Commercial Success of Mac OS X ….…….……………Page 11 Conclusion ….…………………………………………….….……………Page 13 Bibliography…………………………………………………………….. Page 14 Introduction The Mac OS X Panther operation system has met with both technical and commercial success. Since the debut of Mac OS X in 2001‚ its features have continued to improve. The initial system Mac OS X 10.1 was originally shipped in September 2001 and was referred to as Puma; Jaguar‚ version
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Theory Z: The In-Between and Grey Area Name Here Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne 3/24/2013 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss the popular Theory X and Theory Y made famous by Douglas McGregor in the 1960’s which offers a very “hard” and “soft” view of leadership and addresses the grey area that is not addressed in his theory. We will take a look at the theory that is relatively new and in many respects attempts to blend the best of both of McGregor’s theories
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in Lake Jackson‚ Texas. She was also raised and went to school in Lake Jackson‚ Texas. By the year 1975‚ Selena had begun to sing‚ and with the help of her father she formed her own band. They were called “Selena Y Los Dinos”. During that time of year‚ Selena Y Los Dinos made their first recording. Selena had no time for dating because of all of her tours. However‚ she fell in love with the guitarist from her band. His name is Christopher Perez. In 1992‚ Selena and Christopher
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am Edna E. Porcare‚ a junior‚ majoring Business Administration in Financial Management at St. Peter’s College of Ormoc. Our course curriculum requires us to have a 200-hour supervised in-plant training that aims to complement the concepts and theories that we have learned to the development of our full potential through exposure to actual field. I am looking forward to be part of your team. And with the belief that your company would provide me a valuable experience that would maximize my potential
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