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Native p-type transparent conductive CuI via intrinsic defects
The ability of CuI to be doped p-type via the introduction of native defects has been investigated using first-principles pseudopotential calculations based on density functional theory. The Cu vacancy has a lower formation energy than any of the other native defects, which include I vacancy (V(I)), Cu interstitial (Cu(i)), I interstitial (I(i)), Cu antisite (Cu(I)), and I antisite (I(Cu)). Combined with its shallow acceptor level, it offers sufficient hole concentrations in CuI. The natural band alignments as compared to zinc-blende ZnS, ZnSe, and ZnTe have also been calculated in order to further identify the p-type dopability of CuI. It is found that CuI has a relatively high valence band maximum and conduction band minimum, which also makes it easy to dope CuI p-type in terms of the doping limit rule. In addition, the small effective mass of the light hole-about 0.303m(0)-can provide high mobility and p-type conductivity in CuI. All of these results make CuI an ideal candidate for native p-type materials (C) 2011 American Institute of Physics. [doi:10.1063/1.3633220
Approximate solution of the Fredholm integral equation of the first kind in a reproducing kernel Hilbert space
AbstractAn approach for solving Fredholm integral equations of the first kind is proposed for in a reproducing kernel Hilbert space (RKHS). The interest in this problem is strongly motivated by applications to actual prospecting. In many applications one is puzzled by an ill-posed problem in space C[a,b] or L2[a,b], namely, measurements of the experimental data can result in unbounded errors of solutions of the equation. In this work, the representation of solutions for Fredholm integral equations of the first kind is obtained if there are solutions and the stability of solutions is discussed in RKHS. At the same time, a conclusion is obtained that approximate solutions are also stable with respect to ‖⋅‖∞ or ‖⋅‖L2 in RKHS. A numerical experiment shows that the method given in the work is valid
A novel method for nonlinear two-point boundary value problems: Combination of ADM and RKM
A reproducing kernel method for solving nonlocal fractional boundary value problems
AbstractIn our previous works, we proposed a reproducing kernel method for solving singular and nonsingular boundary value problems of integer order based on the reproducing kernel theory. In this letter, we shall expand the application of reproducing kernel theory to fractional differential equations and present an algorithm for solving nonlocal fractional boundary value problems. The results from numerical examples show that the present method is simple and effective
Youthhood
TESTING-GROUND issue 03, Youthhood, examines worlds through youthful eyes, makes evident young ambitions, and questions how we can better empower young people to design cities, landscapes, and a planet that works for them. The issue includes contributions from: Carmel Keren, Jude Daniel Smith, Claire Edwards, Kazeem Kuteyi, Emmanuel Adarkwah, Reza Nik, Dan Cui, Kristofer Cullum-Fernandez, Fida Sassi, Simeon Shtebunaev, Daze Aghaji, Averill Dimabuyu, Sarri Elfaitouri, Rebecca McDonald-Balfour, and Ed Wall.
Rebecca McDonald-Balfour (Author), Jude Daniel Smith (Author), Daze Aghaji (Author), Carmel Keran (Author), Alexis Liu (Author), Dan Cui (Author), Kristofer Cullum-Fernandez (Author), Fida Sassi (Author), Averill Dimabuyu (Author), Ed
Existence and Numerical Method for Nonlinear Third-Order Boundary Value Problem in the Reproducing Kernel Space
Abstract We are concerned with general third-order nonlinear boundary value problems. An existence theorem of solution is given under weaker conditions. In the meantime, an iterative algorithm with global convergence is presented. The higher order derivatives of approximate solution is obtained by using this method can approximate the corresponding derivatives of exact solution well.</p
Solving singular nonlinear second-order periodic boundary value problems in the reproducing kernel space
Impact damage of composite laminates with high-speed waterjet
Rain erosion may cause substantial damage to aircrafts during supersonic flight. Such event is investigated here via high-speed waterjet impact on composite laminates. An experimental setup is developed to produce waterjets with the speed up to 700m/s and a finite element model of the waterjet-composite impact event is established. The consistency of experiment and simulation results validates the adopted numerical methods. The distribution of the water-hammer pressure is non-uniform and the maximum pressure occurs near the contact periphery when the water is about to eject laterally. After a high-speed (300∼560m/s) waterjet impacts a composite laminate, the impacted surface depression is observed, and the typical surface damage presents a central region with no visible surface damage surrounded by a faded “failure ring” with resin removal, matrix cracking and minor fiber fracture. Delamination occurs at the interfaces of adjacent layers with unequal dimensions and longitudinal matrix cracking appears on the back surface. Both the velocity and the diameter of waterjets are crucial factors on CFRP damage extents. Water-hammer pressure, the stagnation pressure and propagation of stress waves are failure mechanisms for most matrix damage in CFRP impacted by waterjets.Green Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository 'You share, we take care!' - Taverne project https://www.openaccess.nl/en/you-share-we-take-care Otherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work public.Structural Integrity & Composite
Solving singular two-point boundary value problem in reproducing kernel space
AbstractIn this paper, we present a new method for solving singular two-point boundary value problem for certain ordinary differential equation having singular coefficients. Its exact solution is represented in the form of series in reproducing kernel space. In the mean time, the n-term approximation un(x) to the exact solution u(x) is obtained and is proved to converge to the exact solution. Some numerical examples are studied to demonstrate the accuracy of the present method. Results obtained by the method are compared with the exact solution of each example and are found to be in good agreement with each other
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