A megawatt class electron linear accelerator (e-linac) will be constructed at TRIUMF as part of the new ARIEL facility which will produce rare ion beams for the study of nuclear structure and astrophysics, and material science. The 50MeV, 10mA, continuous wave e-linac will drive gamma ray induced fissioning of a Uranium target for the production of neutron rich beam species. View Screens located at a number of places along the e-linac beam-line will acquire two dimensional images of the transverse electron beam profiles, providing measurements of the size, position, and shape of the incident e-linac beam. The design of the View Screens will be presented, based on design studies and simulations performed to evaluate the performance of the View Screens under various operating conditions. These studies include GEANT simulations of the energy loss and scattering of the electron beam as it passes through the scintillation and Optical Transition Radiation beam targets, the subsequent thermal response of the targets, and a ray tracing optics simulation to optimize the configuration of the imaging optics. Bench test have been performed on the resulting optics design to evaluate the imaging characteristics, verifying fulfillment of the design requirements. Construction of a prototype View Screen device is currently underway, with beam tests scheduled for Fall 2011. A total of 14 View Screens will be constructed and installed along the e-linac beam-line. / Graduate

ABSTRACT PRODUCTION OF CARBON NANOTUBES BY CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION Ayhan, Umut BariS M.S., Department of Chemical Engineering Supervisor: Prof. Dr. G&uuml / ng&ouml / r G&uuml / nd&uuml / z Co-Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burhanettin &Ccedil / i&ccedil / ek July 2004, 75 pages Carbon nanotubes, which is one of the most attractive research subject for scientists, was synthesized by two different methods: Chemical vapor deposition (CVD), a known method for nanotube growth, and electron beam (e-beam), a new method which was used for the first time for the catalytic growth of carbon nanotubes. In both of the methods, iron catalyst coated silica substrates were used for the carbon nanotube growth, that were prepared by the Sol-Gel technique using aqueous solution of Iron (III) nitrate and tetraethoxysilane. The catalytic substrates were then calcined at 450 &deg / C under vacuum and iron was reduced at 500&deg / C under a flow of nitrogen and hydrogen. In CVD method the decomposition of acetylene gas was achieved at 600 &deg / C and 750 &deg / C and the carbon was deposited on the iron catalysts for nanotube growth. However, in e-beam method the decomposition of acetylene was achieved by applying pulsed high voltage on the gas and the carbon deposition on the silica substrate were done. The samples from both of the methods were characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Raman spectroscopy techniques. TEM images and Raman spectra of the samples show that carbon nanotube growth has been achieved in both of the method. In TEM characterization, all nanotubes were found to be multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) and no single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) were pictured. However, the Raman spectra show that there are also SWNTs in some of the samples.

Analysis of vibration transmission and reflection in beam-like engineering structures requires better predictive models to optimise structural behaviour further. Numerous studies have used flexural and longitudinal structural wave motion to model the vibrational response of angled junctions in beam-like structures, to better understand the transmission and reflection properties. This study considers a model of a variable joint angle which joins two semi-infinite rectangular cross-section beams. In a novel approach, the model allows for the joint to expand in size as the angle between the two beams is increased. The material, geometric and dynamics properties were consistently being considered. Thus, making the model a good representation of a wide range of angles. Predicted results are compared to an existing model of a joint between two semi-infinite beams where the joint was modelled as a fixed inertia regardless of the angle between the beams, thus limiting its physical representation, especially at the extremes of angle (two beams lay next to each other at 180 degree joint). Results from experimentation were also compared to the modelling, which is in good agreement for the range of angles investigated. Optimum angles for minimum vibrational power transmission are identified in terms of the frequency of the incoming flexural or longitudinal wave. Extended analysis and effect of adding stiffness and damping (rubber material) at the joint are also reported.

Master of Science / Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science / Donald J. Phillippi / Special moment resisting frames (SMRF) are intended to protect the structure from earthquake motions through a ductile inelastic response. This thesis evaluates the performance of reinforced concrete SMRFs with an emphasis on the second level beams. Due to previous research, it is concluded that two-dimensional finite element analyses (2D-FEA) and three-dimensional finite element analyses (3D-FEA) have different results when evaluating the same structure. Due to this, the thesis used a 3D-FEA to analyze frames based on Design Example 7 in the 2006 IBC Structural/Seismic Design Manual (Appendix A). While looking at the frame as a whole, the first of two parametric studies was performed over the columns. Using LS-DYNA the columns’ forces, displacement, moment, and curvature were evaluated. From these results, it was concluded that in SMRF, columns are not acting per current design assumptions due to the elongation of beams. Using the knowledge gained in the first parametric study, a second parametric study was performed on the second level floor beams. Focusing on the beam elongation, this thesis evaluates multiple frames with different load combinations using LS-DYNA to find the displacement of the reinforcement in the beams. With the results, an equation to calculate the elongation of beams was proposed, as well as an average percentage of the elongation in reinforced concrete SMRF. The equation and average percentage of elongation aim to provide a standard design consideration for the elongation of beams.

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Os objetivos deste trabalho foram caracterizar os níveis de referência de radiodiagnóstico para a tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico odontológica e as características de desempenho dos equipamentos como quilovoltaqgem de pico, rendimento, camada semirredutora, etc., com o intuito de conhecer os níveis dosimétricos em que os pacientes estão expostos, permitindo assim identificar protocolos de aquisição de imagem mais adequados, levando-se em consideração os princípios de radioproteção, e também testar a capacidade de tais equipamentos em alcançar uma imagem de qualidade. A Cone Beam Computed Tomography tem se tornado ferramenta extremamente útil na utilização em procedimentos radiológicos na área odontológica, pois, a riqueza de informações que a imagem 3D trás para o planejamento cirúrgico ou em qualquer procedimento, minimiza as possibilidades de erros, possibilita diagnósticos mais confiáveis e claros, tendo influência direta no resultado final esperado pelo paciente. Por se tratar de uma técnica de imagem que utiliza radiação ionizante, deve-se ter uma atenção criteriosa voltada para os níveis de radiação, além de implementar uma rotina de controle de qualidade. O parâmetro dosimétrico mais utilizado em tomografia computadorizada é o Computed Tomography Dose Index, porém, quando aplicado à tomografia odontológica, a geometria cônica do feixe e ainda a extensão do campo de visão tornam essa grandeza inviável e enganosa, assim, faz-se necessária a padronização de uma grandeza dosimétrica mais otimizada, para evitar a subestimação dos níveis de dose em feixes de ampla abrangência. O PKA tem sido utilizado como uma possível grandeza dosimétrica em tomografia odontológica, uma vez que em sua metodologia de medida, todo o feixe é englobado pelo medidor, não depende da distância fonte - detector, além de ser sensível aos parâmetros de exposição. Diante disso, propõe-se o PKA ser utilizado para estabelecimento dos níveis de dose de referência em diagnóstico odontológico. Os valores PKA obtidos para este estudo estão em uma faixa entre 34,6 mGy.cm^2 e 2901,6 mGy.cm^2, com valor médio de 980,7 mGy.cm^2. Os valores encontrados para os níveis de referência de radiodiagnóstico calculados a partir do 3º quartil estão divididos em três classes referentes ao tamanho do campo de visão, onde para campos pequenos, médios e grandes os valores são 1241 mGy.cm^2, 1521 mGy.cm^2 e 1408 mGy.cm^2 respectivamente, e 1446 mGy.cm^2 é o valor global independente do campo de visão. Os testes de controle de qualidade foram todos positivos, com uma atenção para o i-CAT FLX, que excedeu levemente o limite aceitável para a exatidão do kVp. Uma comparação entre CTDI100 e CTDI300, reportou que o CTDI300 é em média 49% maior em relação ao CTI100. Os níveis de referência de radiodiagnóstico são representativos dos níveis de dose otimizados, e servem como base para adequação e otimização dos parâmetros de exposição do equipamento. Os testes de controle de qualidade alertam para possíveis irregularidades no funcionamento do tomógrafo, e deve complementar obrigatoriamente a rotina dos procedimentos clínicos. / The objectives of this study are to characterize the radiodiagnostic reference levels for computed tomography of dental cones and as performance characteristics of equipment such as peak kyvoltage, yield, semi-reducing layer, etc., in order to know the levels of the values in that users are exposed, thus allowing to identify more adequate image acquisition protocols, taking in basic concepts of radioprotection, and also to test the capacity of such equipment in a quality image. The Cone Beam CT scan has become active, useful in medical, medical, dental, on the Internet, in any situation, minimizes as possibilities of errors, allows for more reliable and clear diagnoses, having a direct influence on the final result expected by the patient. Because it is an imaging technique that uses ionizing radiation, careful attention should be given to radiation levels, in addition to implementing a quality control routine. The dosimetric parameter most commonly used in computed tomography is the Computed tomography dose index, however, when applied to dental tomography, the conic geometry of the beam and still the extension of the field of view make this greatness unfeasible and deceptive, so it is done The. standardization of a more optimized dosimetric quantity, to avoid an underestimation of the dose levels in beams of wide range. The PKA has been used as a possible dosimetric magnitude in dental tomography, since in its measurement methodology, the whole beam is encompassed by the meter, it does not depend on the source - detector distance, besides being sensitive to the exposure parameters. Therefore, it is proposed that PKA be used for the establishment of reference dose levels in dental diagnosis. The PKA values obtained for this study ranged from 34.6 mGy.cm^2 to 2901.6 mGy.cm^2, with a mean value of 980.7 mGy.cm^2. The values found for the levels of radiodiagnostic reference values calculated from the 3rd quartile are divided into three classes referring to the size of the field of vision, where for small, medium and large fields are the values are 1241 mGy.cm^2, 1521 mGy.cm^2 and 1408 mGy.cm^2 respectively, and 1446 mGy.cm^2 is the global independent value of the field of view. The quality control tests were all positive, with an attention to the i-CAT FLX, which slightly exceeded the acceptable limit for kVp accuracy. A face between CTDI100 and CTDI300, reported that the CTDI300 is on average 49% higher than the CTI100. Radiodiagnostic reference levels are representative of optimized dose levels and serve as a basis for adequacy and optimization of the exposure parameters of the equipment. The quality control tests alert to possible irregularities in the operation of the tomograph, and develop properly from the clinical process.

>Magister Scientiae - MSc / This dissertation consists of two main sections. The first section focuses on generating zero order Bessel beams using axicons. An axicon with an opening angle y = 5⁰ was illuminated with a Gaussian beam of width ω₀ = 1.67 mm from a cw fiber laser with central wavelength λ = 1064 nm to generate zero order Bessel beams with a central spot radius r₀ = 8.3 ± 0.3 μm and propagation distance ½zmax = 20.1 ± 0.5 mm. The central spot size of a Bessel beam changes slightly along the propagation distance. The central spot radius r₀ can be varied by changing the opening angle of the axicon, y, and the wavelength of the beam. The second section focuses on applications of the generated Bessel beams in laser microdrilling. A Ti:Sapphire pulsed femtosecond laser (λ = 775 nm, ω₀ = 2.5 mm, repetition rate kHz, pulse energy mJ, and pulse duration fs) was used to generate the Bessel beams for drilling stainless steel thin sheets of thickness 50 μm and 100 μm and microscopic glass slides 1 mm thick. The central spot radius was r₀ = 15.9 ± 0.3 μm and ½zmax = 65.0 ± 0.5 mm. The effect of the Bessel beam shape on the quality of the holes was analysed and the results were discussed. It was observed that Bessel beams drill holes of better quality on transparent microscopic glass slides than on stainless steel sheet. The holes drilled on stainless steel sheets deviated from being circular on both the top and bottom surface for both thicknesses. However the holes maintained the same shape on both sides of each sample, indicating that the walls are close to being parallel. The holes drilled on the glass slides were circular and their diameters could be measured. The measured diameter (15.4±0.3 μm) of the hole is smaller than the diameter of the central spot (28.2 ± 0.1 μm) of the Bessel beam. Increasing the pulse energy increased the diameter of the drilled hole to a value close to the measured diameter of the central spot.

Particle accelerators are indispensable tools for probing matter at the smallest scales and the improvements of such tools depend on the progress and understanding of accelerator physics. The Compact Linear Collider (CLIC) is a proposed, linear electron–­positron collider on the TeV-scale, based at CERN. In such a large accelerator complex, diagnostics and alignment of the beam are crucial in order to maintain beam quality and luminosity. In this thesis we have utilized the nonlinear fields from the octupole component of the radio-frequency fields in the CLIC accelerating structures for beam-based diagnostics. We have investigated methods where the nonlinear position shifts of the beam are used to measure the strength of the octupole component and can also be used for alignment. Furthermore, from the changes in transverse beam profile, due to the nonlinear octupole field, we determine the full transverse beam matrix, which characterizes the transverse distribution of the beam. In circular accelerators, nonlinear fields result in nonlinear beam dynamics, which often becomes the limiting factor for long-term stability. In theoretical studies and simulations we investigate optimum configurations for octupole magnets that compensate amplitude-dependent tune-shifts but avoid driving fourth-order resonances and setups of sextupole magnets to control individual resonance driving terms in an optimal way.

Steel beams with web openings are frequently used in construction to achieve attractive, flexible and optimised design solutions. These beams are used to provide passages for building services, to reduce the overall construction height and to achieve long spans. However, the presence of the openings may lead to a substantial reduction in the load carrying capacity of the beam at both ambient and elevated temperatures and introduce additional failure modes including shear-moment interaction at the location of the openings causing the Vierendeel mechanism. Steel beams in practical construction are axially restrained and the presence of this axial restraint can drastically change the behaviour of the beams in comparison to those without axial restraint. One particular issue is premature buckling of the compressive tee-sections around the openings. The aim of this research is to investigate the effects of openings on axially restrained steel beams at elevated temperatures so as to develop an analytical method for design consideration. The analytical derivation will be based on the results of extensive numerical simulations. The research starts with the behaviour of steel beams with web openings under combined axial compression, bending moment and shear force at ambient temperature. The results show that buckling of the compressive tee-sections at the openings can reduce the plastic moment capacity of the openings; and an analytical method has been proposed to incorporate the influences of axial compression and tee-section buckling into the existing shear-moment design equations. The elevated temperature simulations show that axially restrained steel beams with web openings may enter catenary action at much lower temperatures than the commonly accepted critical failure temperatures calculated assuming no axial restraint and no tee-section buckling. Therefore, at the commonly accepted critical failure temperatures, many perforated steel beams exert tensile forces on the adjacent connections. It is important that the connections have the strength and deformation (rotation) capacity to enable catenary action to develop. The parametric study examines, in detail, how changing the different design parameters may affect the elevated temperature behaviour of perforated beams. The examined parameters including load ratio, level of axial restraint, cross-section temperature distribution profile, opening shape, opening size and opening position. Based on the results of the numerical parametric study, an analytical method has been derived to obtain the complete axial force-temperature relationship for axially restrained perforated steel beams. The key points of the analytical method include initial stiffness, point of initial failure under combined axial compression, bending moment and shear force, transition temperature at which the axial force on the beam changes from compression to tension and the magnitude of the tensile force resulting from the beams going into catenary action. Using the analytical method, it is possible to assess the maximum tensile force in the beam and the corresponding temperature so that the safety of the connections can be checked.