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Figure B3.4.18. A schematic use of coherent control in AB A -i- B, A -i- B dissociation use of a single high-frequency photon (co) or tluee low-intensity (a)/3) photons would lead to emerging wavefimctions in both arrangements. However, by properly combining the amplitudes and phases of the single- and tluee-photon paths, the wavefimction would emerge in a single channel.

Example of a single-channel manifold for use in flow injection analysis where R1 is a reagent reservoir P is the pump S is the sample I is the injector B is a bypass loop ... 

A single-channel manifold also can be used for systems in which a chemical reaction generates the species responsible for the analytical signal. In this case the carrier stream both transports the sample to the detector and reacts with the sample. Because the sample must mix with the carrier stream, flow rates are lower than when no chemical reaction is involved. One example is the determination of chloride in water, which is based on the following sequence of reactions. ... 

The term channel induction furnace is appHed to those in which the energy for the process is produced in a channel of molten metal that forms the secondary circuit of an iron core transformer. The primary circuit consists of a copper cod which also encircles the core. This arrangement is quite similar to that used in a utdity transformer. Metal is heated within the loop by the passage of electric current and circulates to the hearth above to overcome the thermal losses of the furnace and provide power to melt additional metal as it is added. Figure 9 illustrates the simplest configuration of a single-channel induction melting furnace. Multiple inductors are also used for appHcations where additional power is required or increased rehabdity is necessary for continuous operation (11). 

The area that is theoretically available for separation is equal to the sum of the projected areas or all channels on the horizontal plane. Figure 18-88 shows the horizontally projected area A, of a single channel in a clarifier of unit width. If X is the uniform distance between plates (measured perpendicularly to the plate surface), the clarifier will contain sin Ci/X channels per unit length and an effective collection area per unit clarifier length of A, sin O/X, where Ot is the angle of inclination of the plates to the horizontal. It follows that the total horizontally projected plate area per unit volume of sludge in the clarifier Aj is... 

Photomultipliers are used as detectors in the single-channel instruments. GaAs cathode tubes give a flat frequency response over the visible spectrum to 800 nm in the near IR. Contemporary Raman spectrometers use computers for instrument control, and data collection and storage, and permit versatile displays. 

CCD Camera. For standard CCD cameras a double-channel plate (amplification >10 ) is necessary. For high-sensitivity cameras (sensitivity >10 lux, cooled or with internal amplification) a single channel plate suffices. By controlling the channel plate high-voltage, i. e. amplification, a high dynamic range can be achieved with this system [3.50]. 

Single channel event e.g., end-Etting failure w. fuel ejection to vault 2. ii -t... 

Single channel fuel release with sufficient containment pressure rise to initiate automatic containment button-up 7..5K-J... 

From the 1960s onward, there was a greater interest in psychological issues, dominated by the concept of the human as a single-channel processor of information. This stimulated research into a number of areas. Studies of mental workload were concerned with the ability of humans to cope with extremely high levels of information in situations such as air traffic control. Vigilance studies, which focused on the human s role in situations with very low levels of stimulation such as radar monitoring, represented the other extreme of human performance that was considered. 

There are two major data-type classifications time-domain and frequency-domain. Each of these can be further divided into steady state and dynamic data formats. In turn, each of these two formats can be further divided into single-channel and multi-channel. 

With the single-channel method, data are acquired in series or one channel at a time. Normally, a series of data points are established for each machine-train and data are acquired from each point in a measurement route. While this approach is more than adequate for routine monitoring of relatively simple machines, it is based on the assumption that the machine s dynamics and the resultant vibration profile are constant throughout the entire data acquisition process. This approach hinders the ability to evaluate real-time relationships between measurement points on the machine-train and variations in process parameters such as speed, load, pressure, etc. 

Most of the microprocessor-based vibration monitoring systems collect single-channel, steady-state data that cannot be used for all applications. Single-channel data are limited to the analysis of simple machinery that operates at relatively constant speed. 

This limitation prohibits the use of most microprocessor-based vibration analyzers for complex machinery or machines with variable speeds. Single-channel data-acquisition technology assumes the vibration profile generated by a machine-train remains constant throughout the data-acquisition process. This is generally true in applications where machine speed remains relatively constant (i.e., within 5 to fO rpm). In this case, its use does not severely limit diagnostic accuracy and can be effectively used in a predictive-maintenance program. 

Flat-top weighting is useful when doing waterfall analysis. Even though the actual location of each frequency component may be slightly out of position, the profile is more visible when closely packed into a waterfall display. However, it is not normally used for single-channel FFT analysis. 

Repeated twisting of the spindle s tube or the solid shaft used in jackshafts results in a reduction in the flexible drive s stiffness. When this occurs, the drive loses some of its ability to absorb torsional transients. As a result, damage may result to the driven unit. Unfortunately, the limits of single-channel, frequency-domain data acquisition prevents accurate measurement of this failure mode. Most of the abnormal vibration that results from fatigue occurs in the relatively brief time interval associated with startup, when radical speed changes occur, or during shutdown of the machine-train. As a result, this type of data acquisition and analysis cannot adequately capture these... 

Calculation of Single Channel Currents and the Equivalent Free Energy... 

Fig. 4. A, Histogram of single channel conductances, y, of Gramicidin A in diphytanoyl L-a-lecithin/n-decane membranes for 1 M KC1, 130 mV potential and 40 °C. Note that single channel conductance is simply the single channel current, i , divided by the applied potential. Reproduced from reference 12) with permission.

C. Histogram of single channel conductances of Gramicidin A in glyceryl monoolein/hexadecane membranes for 1 M KC1, 103 mV applied potential and 23 °C. Reproduced with permission from Ref. 13>... 

In the previous section was given the experimental demonstration of two sites. Here the steady state scheme and equations necessary to calculate the single channel currents are given. The elemental rate constants are thereby defined and related to experimentally determinable rate constants. Eyring rate theory is then used to introduce the voltage dependence to these rate constants. Having identified the experimentally required quantities, these are then derived from nuclear magnetic resonance and dielectric relaxation studies on channel incorporated into lipid bilayers. 

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