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An early conceptual design and feasibility analysis of a nuclear-powered cargo vessel
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Economic globalization has resulted in the tremendous growth of worldwide trade. Much of this trade is carried out via the various waterways of the world. The bulk of these trade goods are transported by merchant ships ...
Second order error correction in quantum computing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Error correction codes are necessary for the development of reliable quantum computers. Such codes can prevent the lost of information from decoherence caused by external perturbations. This thesis evaluates a five qubit ...
A comparison of crystalline and molten structures of zirconolite (CaZrTi₂O₇), a potential plutonium wasteform medium, by molecular dynamics simulation and topological analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Molecular dynamics simulations of the ceramic compound zirconolite (CaZrTi₂O₇), a potential crystalline wasteform host for plutonium, were carried out for ideal and experimental crystalline forms and a simulated molten ...
Measurement of near-surface void fraction and macrolayer thickness in boiling water and silica-based nanofluid
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Nanofluids are engineered fluids that contain a suspension of nanoparticles in a pure substance. Nanoparticles can be any variety of metals, metal oxides, or ceramics. They have been shown to increase heat transfer properties ...
Micronuclei induction in AG01522 cells is independent of temperature and linear energy transfer
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
The bystander effect describes radiation-induced biological effects in nonirradiated cells that have received signals from irradiated cells. In a co-culture experiment, the bystander signaling is proposed to occur via the ...
Assessments of long-term uranium supply availability
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
The future viability of nuclear power will depend on the long-term availability of uranium. A two-form uranium supply model was used to estimate the date at which peak production will occur. The model assumes a constant ...
The perception of risk : a summary of studies and how they pertain to the future of nuclear energy
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
One of the most interesting aspects of nuclear power is the perceived risk that the public infers from its existence. This paper explores the public's response to risk in general and specifically to nuclear power by reviewing ...
Dosimetry of ¹²⁵Iodine protons for in vivo mouse irradiation study
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
The biological effects of acute, high doses of radiation are well understood. However, the effects of chronic, low doses are not as clear. Mice irradiation experiments to study the correlation of biological effects with ...
Off-resonance and detuned surface coils for B₁ inhomogeneity in 7-Tesla MRI
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
A problem with high-field MRI is the lack of B1 homogeneity, particularly signal cancellation in the outer parts of the head. Here we attempt to correct this by adding surface coils. To adjust the mutual coupling, we vary ...
Upgrade of the neon soft X-ray spectrometer for Alcator C-Mod
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
In order to study plasma rotation, temperature, and impurity density, a Neon Soft X-ray Spectrometer (NeSoXs) was installed on the Alcator C-Mod tokamak. This spectrometer used a spherically bent mica crystal as the ...