Ray-Trace Simulation of the Random Ball Test to Improve Interferometric Microlens Metrology

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil W. Gardner ◽  
Angela Davies
Keyword(s):  
Ray Trace ◽  
Ball Test

Polarization Ray Trace

1989 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene Waluschka
Keyword(s):  
Ray Trace

scholarly journals Development of new 9-ball test protocols for assessing expertise in cue sports

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Wen Pan ◽  
John Komar ◽  
Pui Wah Kong
Keyword(s):  
Power Control ◽  
Video Analysis ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Absolute Error ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
National Team ◽  
Alignment Angle ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Ball Test

Abstract Background This study aimed to develop new test protocols for evaluating 9-ball expertise levels in cue sports players. Methods Thirty-one male 9-ball players at different playing levels were recruited (recreational group, n = 8; university team, n = 15; national team, n = 8). A 15-ball test was administered to indicate overall performance by counting the number of balls potted. Five skill tests (power control, cue alignment, angle, back spin, and top spin) were conducted to evaluate specific techniques by calculating error distances from pre-set targets using 2D video analysis. Results Intra-class correlation analyses revealed excellent intra-rater and inter-rater reliability in four out of five skill tests (ICC > 0.95). Significant between-group differences were found in 15-ball test performance (p <  0.001) and absolute error distances in the angle (p <  0.001), back spin (p = 0.006), and top spin tests (p = 0.045), with the recreational group performing worst while the national team performing best. Greater inter-trial variability was observed in recreational players than the more skilled players (p <  0.005). Conclusions In conclusion, the 9-ball test protocols were reliable and could successfully discriminate between different playing levels. Coaches and researchers may employ these protocols to identify errors, monitor training, and rank players.

Ray trace algorithm description for the study of pump power absorption in double clad fibers

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Narro ◽  
E. Rodriguez ◽  
L. Ponce ◽  
E. de Posada ◽  
T. Flores ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pump Power ◽  
Power Absorption ◽  
Ray Trace

scholarly journals Solder Ball Test Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 63 (11) ◽  
pp. 666-669
Author(s):  
Tadashi TORIMITSU
Keyword(s):  
Solder Ball ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Ball Test

scholarly journals Modulation of Lithium Disilicate Translucency through Heat Treatment

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2094
Author(s):  
Seok-Ki Jung ◽  
Dae Woon Kim ◽  
Jeongyol Lee ◽  
Selvaponpriya Ramasamy ◽  
Hyun Sik Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Light Scattering ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Light Transmission ◽  
Lithium Disilicate ◽  
Lower Heat ◽  
Average Size ◽  
Ball Test

The aim of this study was to present a control method for modulating the translucency of lithium disilicate ceramics through thermal refinement. Identical lithium disilicate blocks were thermally refined using four different heat treatment schedules, and the microstructure, translucency, and flexural strength of the ceramics were investigated in detail by SEM, spectroscopy, and a piston-on-three-ball test. The results showed that ceramics treated under higher heat had larger grains, with an average size between 240 and 1080 nm. In addition, a higher transmittance of all wavelengths was observed in ceramics treated under lower heat, and the transmittance in the 550 nm wavelength ranged from 27 to 34%. The results suggest that the translucency of ceramics can be modified through thermal refinement under two conditions: (1) the particle size of the ceramic is small enough to achieve minimal grain-boundary light scattering, and (2) the percentage of particles allowing visible light transmission is altered by the heat treatment.

scholarly journals Tribochemistry and EP Activity Assessment of Mo-S Complexes in Lithium-Base Greases

2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarunendr Singh
Keyword(s):  
Electron Spectroscopy ◽  
Auger Electron ◽  
Wear Scar ◽  
Extreme Pressure ◽  
Flash Temperature ◽  
Wear Scar Diameter ◽  
Activity Assessment ◽  
Temperature Parameter ◽  
Ball Test ◽  
Base Grease

The blends of bis(1,5-diaryl-2,4-dithiomalonamido)dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes in lithium-base grease are evaluated for their extreme pressure activity in a “four-ball test” using 12.7 mm diameter alloy steel ball specimen. The additive, bis(1,5-di-p-methoxyphenyl-2,4-dithiomalonamido)dioxomolybdenum(VI) and bis(1,5-di-p-chloro-phenyl-2,4-dithiomalonamido)dioxomolybdenum(VI) exhibited lower values of wear-scar diameter at higher load and higher values of weld load, flash temperature parameter, and pressure wear index as compared with lithium-base grease without additives. The greases fortified with the developed additives prevent rusting and corrosion of bearings while grease containing no additives did not pass these tests as per the standard tests. These greases have also better oxidation protection as compared to the grease that has no additive. The topography and tribochemistry of the wear-scar surface are carried out by means of scanning electron microscopy and Auger electron spectroscopy techniques, respectively.

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