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A Low-noise Double Relaxation Oscillation SQUID Magnetometer for Measuring Magnetoencephalogram

  • 강찬석;이용호;권혁찬;김진목;윤병운
    • Progress in Superconductivity
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.151-158
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    • 2002
  • We developed a useful SQUID magnetometer for biomagnetic applications, magnetoencepha-logram(MEG) and magnetocardiogram(MCG), etc. The SQUIDs are based on Double Relaxation Oscillation SQUID(DROS). DROS consists of two SQUIDs(signal SQUID and reference SQUID) in series, and a relaxation circuit of an inductor and a resistor. Specially we used single reference junction instead of the reference SQUID. The SQUIDs are based on hysteretic $Nb/AlO_{x}$Nb junctions, fabricated by using a simple four level process. Because DROS magnetometer has large flux-to-voltage transfer coefficient, we can use simple flux-locked loop electronics fur SQUID operation. When the DROS magnetometer was operated inside a magnetically shielded room, its average magnetic field noise was about 3 (equation omitted) at 100 Hz. This noise level is low enough to measure biomagnetic fields. In this paper, we describe noise characteristics of DROS magnetometer, depending on the operation condition . .

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Ferroelectric properties of NKN Thin Films prepared by Metal Organic Decomposition method (유기금속열분해 방법으로 제작된 NKN 박막의 강유전특성)

  • Kim, Kyoung-Tae;Kim, Chang-Il;Lee, Sung-Gap
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2006.07c
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    • pp.1394-1395
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    • 2006
  • $(Na_{0.5}LaK_{0.5})NbO_3$ (NKN) thin films were fabricated by the alkoxide-based MOD method. NKN stock solutions were made spin-coated onto the Pt/Ti/$SiO_2$/Si substrate. The structural properties of the NKN thin films examined by x-ray diffraction. The perovskite phase was obtained as a function of the annealing temperature from $550^{\circ}C$ to $700^{\circ}C$ for 1h. The crystallinity and grain size of the NKN thin films increased with increasing annealing temperature. The dielectric constants and loss of the NKN thin films annealed at $650^{\circ}C$ ($t_{eq}$=2.35 nm) showed 323 and 0.025.

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Influence of Sintering Atmosphere on Abnormal Grain Growth Behaviour in Potassium Sodium Niobate Ceramics Sintered at Low Temperature

  • Fisher, John G.;Choi, Si-Young;Kang, Suk-Joong L.
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.48 no.6
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    • pp.641-647
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    • 2011
  • The present study aims to identify the effect of sintering atmosphere [$O_2$, 75$N_2$-25 $H_2$ (mol%) and $H_2$] on microstructural evolution at the relatively low sintering temperature of 1040$^{\circ}C$. Samples sintered in $O_2$ showed a bimodal microstructure consisting of fine matrix grains and large abnormal grains. Sintering in 75 $N_2$ - 25 $H_2$ (mol %) and $H_2$ caused the extent of abnormal grain growth to increase. These changes in grain growth behaviour are explained by the effect of the change in step free energy with sintering atmosphere on the critical driving force necessary for rapid grain growth. The results show the possibility of fabricating $(K_{0.5}Na_{0.5})NbO_3$ at low temperature with various microstructures via proper control of sintering atmosphere.

Genetic Consideration of Sericite Deposits Derived from Granitic Rocks in the Taebaegsan Region (태백산지역에 분포하는 화강암체 기원 견운모광상의 성인적 고찰)

  • Yoo, Jang-Han;Chi, Sei-Jeong
    • Journal of the Mineralogical Society of Korea
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.239-246
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    • 2008
  • Yeongweol sericite deposit of Gangwon Province is regarded as one of the sericite deposits derived from granitic rocks due to post-magmatic alkali metasomatism, and the other sericite deposit of the same origin is the Daehyun mine of Gyungbug Province. Sericite ores were originated from leucocratic granitic stocks of Cambrian-Triassic age which intruded the pegmatitic migmatite of the unknown age and granite of the Pre-cambrian age, respectivcly. Jangsan quartzite of the lowermost formations of the Paleozoic era, which played as the capping rock protected from the leakage of the hydrothermal solution. It is well known that those sericite deposits arc formed during formation of the geosyncline, and they are also situated in the margins of the Hambaeg Syncline. Leucocratic granites commonly contain pegmatites with tourmaline crystals, and are rich in potassium feldspars, and sodium plagioclase as well. Sericitized ores are mainly found as we go up to the higher elevations or to the margins of the stocks. And some of the Highest grade sericite ores show the monominerallic character composed of nearly pure sericite probably doc to the ultra greisenization. Chemical analysis shows higher $Na_{2}O$ and $K_{2}O$ contents $(2.00\sim7.03wt%)$ as the sericitizations arc preceded and they represent obvious greisenization. But low CaO contents $(0.05\sim4.51wt%)$ indicate that albitizations are so weak. Pyrophyllite of the Youngweol area is often accompanied by the sericite, indicating rather stronger thermal effect than the Daehyun mine. It is known that there are several Sn deposits originated from greisenization in the Taebaegsan region. And greisens are inclined to contain W, Mo and several REE's such as Be, Nb and Li, and so Taebaegsan region interbedded with lots of carbonate formations are still worthwhile to survey for those metallic deposits.

Development of Surface Acoustic Wave Biosensor Using Epitaxial Lift-Off(ELO) Technology (ELO 기술을 이용한 표면 탄성파 바이오 센서의 개발)

  • 김기범;정우석;권대규;김남균;홍철운
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2004.10a
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    • pp.447-449
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    • 2004
  • The purpose of this study is measured surface acoustic wave(SAW) characteristics to confirm utilization possibility as SAW sensor using new Pb(Mg$_{1}$3/Nb$_{2}$3/) $O_3$-PbTiO$_3$ (PMN-PT) piezoelectric substrate. We have tried to see if the material can be practically available as a new surface acoustic wave (SAW) biosensor to detect protein. The experimental results clarified that the frequency filtering of the central frequency of the PMN-PT substrate is a superior result to that of the LiTaO$_3$ (LT) substrate, but the result was not completely satisfactory. We know there is a problem in the design of inter-digital transducer (IDT) pattern. The waves transferred through the input terminal forms SAW which is sure to be transferred to the direction of the output terminal and the backward direction of the input terminal. This reflected wave is reiterated with SAW, which is transferred to the output direction, and so the frequency filtering gives a not good result. The electromechanical coupling coefficient of the PMN-PT substrate is excellent, and we can use it as a SAW sensor, in the near future, provided that there will be a new IDT design to increase the frequency filtering.

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Determination of Optimum Cu and Mn Contents in Cu-bearing Hot Rolled Steel Sheets (Cu첨가형 열연강판의 최적 Cu 및 Mn 첨가량 규명)

  • Yoon, Il-Sung;Yun, In-Taek;Cho, Yeol-Rae;Kim, In-Bae
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.274-279
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    • 1998
  • Optimum Cu and Mn contents in 0.05wt%C-Cu bearing hot rolled steel sheets were investigated by vickers hardness measurement, tensile test and transmission electron microscopy. It was determined that the optimum Cu and Mn contents were 1.2wt% and 0.75-0.85wt% respectively. It was confirmed by TEM observation that the coarse recipitates were fcc $\varepsilon$-Cu in 0.05%C-1.2%Cu-0.75%Mn-O.O4%Nb steel sheets. The Cu-bearing steel sheets having 780MPa of tensile strength could be fabricated by 10% pre-strain and aging treatment at $550^{\circ}C$ for 30min.

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Fabrication of electro-optical modulator of directional coupler $2{\times}2$ ($2{\times}2$ 방향성 결합형 광 변조기의 제작 연구)

  • Kang, Ki-Sung;Chae, Kee-Byung;Soh, Dae-Wha
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 1993.05a
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    • pp.113-116
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    • 1993
  • A guided - wave electro - optical modulatored directional coupler $2{\times}2$ was fabricated on X-cut $LiNbO_3$ by proton exchange wi th self-aligned method. The Electode pattern was formed by the four extra gap electrode separtion within self-aligned electrode mask. Initial cross over state turned that by controlling the anneal ing process and self-aligned electrodes are used in fabricating the electro-optical modulatored directional coupler $2{\times}2$. The modulatored directional coupler $2{\times}2$ has very good figures of merits: the measured crosstalk was -28.2 dB and the modulating valtage of 3.2[V].

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Microstructure and Piezoelectric Properties of Low Temperature Sintering PMW-PNN-PZT-BF Ceramics According to PNN Substitution (PNN 치환에 따른 PMW-PNN-PZT-BF 세라믹스의 미세구조와 압전 특성)

  • Sin, Sang-Hoon;Yoo, Ju-Hyun
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.90-94
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    • 2016
  • In this work, [$Pb(Mg_{1/2}W_{1/2})_{0.03}(Ni_{1/3}Nb_{2/3})_x(Zr_{0.5}Ti_{0.5})_{0.97-x}O_3-BiFeO_3$] (x=0.02 to 0.12) composition ceramics were fabricated by the conventional soild state reaction method and their microstructure and piezoelectric properties were investigated according to PNN substitution. The addition of small amount of $BiFeO_3$, $Li_2CO_3$, and $CaCO_3$ were used in order to decrease the sintering temperature of the ceramics. The XRD (x-ray diffraction patterns) of all ceramics exhibited a perovskite structure. The sinterability of PMW-PNN-PZT-BF ceramics was remarkably improved using liquid phase sintering of $CaCO_3$, $Li_2CO_3$. However, it was identified from of the X-ray diffraction patterns that the secondary phase formed in grain boundaries decreased the piezoelectric properties. According to the substitution of PNN, the crystal structure of ceramics is transformed gradually from a tetragonal to rhombohedral phase. The x=0.10 mol PNN-substituted PMW-PNN-PZT-BF ceramics sintered at $920^{\circ}C$ showed the optimum values of piezoelectric constant($d_{33}$), piezoelectric figure of merit($d_{33{\cdot}}g_{33}$), planar piezoelectric coupling coefficient($k_p$) and density : $d_{33}=566$ [pC/N], $g_{33}=29.28[10^{-3}mV/N]$, $d_{33{\cdot}}g_{33}=16.57[pm^2/N]$, $k_p=0.61$, density=7.82 [$g/cm^3$], suitable for duplex ultrasonic sensor application.

Thickness-Dependent Properties of Undoped and Mn-doped (001) PMN-29PT [Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-29PbTiO3] Single Crystals

  • Oh, Hyun-Taek;Joo, Hyun-Jae;Kim, Moon-Chan;Lee, Ho-Yong
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.55 no.3
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    • pp.290-298
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    • 2018
  • In order to investigate the effect of thickness on the dielectric and piezoelectric properties of (001) PMN-29PT single crystals, three different types of PMN-29PT samples were prepared using the solid-state single crystal growth (SSCG) method: high density crystal [99%], low density crystal [95%], and high density crystal doped with Mn [98.5%]. When their thickness decreased from 0.5 mm to 0.05 mm, their dielectric constant ($K_3{^T}$), piezoelectric constants ($d_{33}$ and $g_{33}$), and electromechanical coupling factor ($k_t$) decreased continuously. However, their dielectric loss (tan ${\delta}$) increased. The addition of Mn to PMN-PT induced an internal bias electric field ($E_I$), increased the coercive electric field ($E_C$), and prevented local depoling. Therefore, Mn-doped PMN-PT crystals show high stability as well as high performance, even in the form of very thin plates (< 0.2 mm), and thus are suitable for application to high frequency composites, medical ultrasound probes, non-destructive testing devices (NDT), and flexible devices.

Treatment of rolling cooling waste water by superconductor HGMS method (초전도 자기분리에 의한 냉연공정 폐수처리)

  • Kim, Tae-Hyung;Ha, Dong-Woo;Oh, Sang-Soo;Kim, Young-Hun;Ha, Tae-Wook
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 2008.06a
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    • pp.295-295
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    • 2008
  • This study introduced waste water treatment method applied superconductor HGMS(High Gradient Magnetic Separation). HGMS method treat high efficient method for various waste water. we have surveyed superconducting magnetic separation technology and reviewed the status of related industries using applied superconductivity. We fabricated the prototypes of magnetic matrix filter consisting of stainless steel mesh, which is a core component in the magnetic separation system. In our basic preliminary experiment using HGMS, it was made clear that the fine para-magnetic particles in the rolling colling wasted water obtained from rolling process of POSCO can be separated with high efficiency.

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