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Generalized theory and application of Stokes parameter measurements made with a single photoelastic modulator (2006)
Journal Article
Liu, Y., Jones, G., Peng, Y., & Shen, T. (2006). Generalized theory and application of Stokes parameter measurements made with a single photoelastic modulator. Journal of Applied Physics, 100(6), 063537. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2353894

We report in this paper a generalized theory that describes the interaction between a monochromatic light beam and an optical system that includes one photoelastic modulator, one analyzer, and one photodetector. Based on the theory, a detailed four-s... Read More about Generalized theory and application of Stokes parameter measurements made with a single photoelastic modulator.

Spatial Kerr soliton collisions at arbitrary angles (2006)
Journal Article
Chamorro-Posada, P., & McDonald, G. (2006). Spatial Kerr soliton collisions at arbitrary angles. Physical Review E, 74(3), 036609. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.74.036609

The theory of spatial Kerr solitons is extended to colliding beams that are neither almost-exactly copropagating nor almost-exactly counterpropagating. Our new Helmholtz formalism yields results that are consistent with the inherent symmetry of the c... Read More about Spatial Kerr soliton collisions at arbitrary angles.

The future of permeable pavement systems (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Grabowiecki, P., & Scholz, M. (2006, September). The future of permeable pavement systems. Presented at 4th National Conference held by CIWEM and Aqua Enviro, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hydrocarbon removal with constructed treatment wetlands (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Eke, P., & Scholz, M. (2006, September). Hydrocarbon removal with constructed treatment wetlands. Presented at 4th National Conference held by CIWEM and Aqua Enviro, Newcastle upon Tyne

Water quality of the Shar Chi river (Iran) (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Nanbakhsh, H., & Scholz, M. (2006, September). Water quality of the Shar Chi river (Iran). Presented at 4th National Conference held by CIWEM and Aqua Enviro, Newcastle upon Tyne

Integration of trees into sustainable drainage systems (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Scholz, M., & Englmeier, M. (2006, September). Integration of trees into sustainable drainage systems. Presented at 4th National Conference held by CIWEM and Aqua Enviro, Newcastle upon Tyne

Model complexity vs. performance in the Bayesian Optimization Algorithm (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Correa, E., & Shapiro, J. (2006, September). Model complexity vs. performance in the Bayesian Optimization Algorithm. Presented at Parallel Problem Solving from Nature - PPSN IX, Reykjavik, Iceland

The Bayesian Optimization Algorithm (BOA) uses a Bayesian network to estimate the probability distribution of promising solutions to a given optimization problem. This distribution is then used to generate new candidate solutions. The objective is to... Read More about Model complexity vs. performance in the Bayesian Optimization Algorithm.

Analysis of laser ablation plumes by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy and quadrupole mass spectrometry: a comparative study (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Cowpe, J., Astin, J., Pilkington, R., Hill, A., Longson, M., & Robinson, T. (2006, September). Analysis of laser ablation plumes by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy and quadrupole mass spectrometry: a comparative study. Poster presented at Fourth International Conference on Laser Induced Plasma Spectroscopy and Applications (LIBS '06), Montreal, Canada

Plasma plumes resulting from Nd:YAG laser ablation of copper and Fecralloy (Fe 72.8%, Cr 22%, Al 5%, Zr trace, Y trace) have been analysed simultaneously with Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and Laser Ablation Mass Spectrometry (LAMS). A... Read More about Analysis of laser ablation plumes by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy and quadrupole mass spectrometry: a comparative study.

A comparative study of laser induced breakdown spectroscopy and secondary ion mass spectrometry applied to dc magnetron sputtered as-grown copper indium diselenide. (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Astin, J., Cowpe, J., Hill, A., Hisek, J., Lucas, N., & Pilkington, R. (2006, September). sputtered as-grown copper indium diselenide. Presented at Photon '06, University of Manchester UK

The University of Salford has led the way in the fundamental research that has
underpinned the development of thin film copper indium diselenide (CIS) based
photovoltaics. These devices have demonstrated exceptional energy conversion
efficiencies... Read More about A comparative study of laser induced breakdown spectroscopy and secondary ion mass spectrometry applied to dc magnetron sputtered as-grown copper indium diselenide..

Factors influencing flow of object focussed collaboration in collaborative virtual environments (2006)
Journal Article
Otto, O., Heldal, I., Wolff, R., & Roberts, D. (2006). Factors influencing flow of object focussed collaboration in collaborative virtual environments. Virtual Reality, 10(2), 119-133. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-006-0050-6

Creativity is believed to be helped by an uncluttered state of mind known as flow and as the trend grows towards less immersive displays to produce an uncluttered workplace, we ask the question “Does immersion matter to the flow of distributed group... Read More about Factors influencing flow of object focussed collaboration in collaborative virtual environments.

Decision-support tools for sustainable drainage (2006)
Journal Article
Scholz, M. (2006). Decision-support tools for sustainable drainage. Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering Sustainability, 159(3), 117-125. https://doi.org/10.1680/ensu.2006.159.3.117

The contribution of sustainable drainage systems (Suds) to the overall catchment dynamics of Glasgow and Edinburgh was studied. Seventy-nine sites in Glasgow and 103 sites in Edinburgh were identified for initial investigation, including a site feasi... Read More about Decision-support tools for sustainable drainage.

Improved membrane absorbers (2006)
Thesis
Oldfield, R. Improved membrane absorbers. (Dissertation). The University of Salford

This thesis presents research into two novel techniques for improving the low frequency performance, tunability and efficiency of membrane absorbers. The first approach uses a loudspeaker surround as the mounting for the membrane, increasing the movi... Read More about Improved membrane absorbers.

High pressure spray cooling of a moving surface (2006)
Journal Article
Nasr, G., Sharief, R., & Yule, A. (2006). High pressure spray cooling of a moving surface. Journal of Heat Transfer, 128(8), 752-760. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2217747

A novel technique is described for investigating spray cooling of moving hot surfaces. An experimental investigation is described for vertically downwards water sprays impinging on a horizontal steel annulus of 250 mm diameter with a surface tempera... Read More about High pressure spray cooling of a moving surface.