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DOE OSTI2025

Single-Molecule Vibrational Characterization of Binding Geometry Effects on Isocyanide–Metal Interactions

Isocyanide−metal binding is governed by σ-donation and π-back-bonding, which affects the isocyanide stretching energy, a characteristic probe for ligand−metal interactions. While extensive correlations exist between structure and spectroscopy in molecular isocyanide−metal systems, interactions of isocyanide with crystalline metallic surfaces, where ligands often bind in various geometries, remain underexplored. Conventional vibrational spectroscopies such as infrared and Raman spectroscopies lack the molecular-scale resolution to distinguish this binding inhomogeneity. In contrast, inelastic electron tunneling spectroscopy with scanning tunneling microscopy (STM-IETS) directly visualizes ligand adsorption geometries and their vibrational signatures. Using STM-IETS, we investigate a metal-adsorbed m -terphenyl isocyanide ligand and find that the adsorption geometry on Cu(100) induces a significant shift in isocyanide stretching frequency, more prominent than replacing Cu(100) with Ag(111). Density functional theory confirms that this shift arises from atomic-scale variations in coordination environments. This study elucidates how precise binding influences the vibrational fingerprints of isocyanide ligands, an often-overlooked factor in understanding the isocyanide−metal interplay.

77 NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY↗
NASA NTRS1992

Control of resonant frequencies in adaptive structures by prestressing

The natural vibration frequencies of a structure can be affected by inducing stress in the structure. The success of this kind of control of the resonant frequencies of a truss structure depends on the geometry of the structure. It is shown that in adaptive truss structures the method is effective for vibrations in less stiff directions, such as the normal direction of the plane containing all of the bars of a node, suggesting its applicability for cable, membrane, and thin plate and shell structures.

Baycan, Can M.↗
NASA NTRS1990

Collision-induced gas phase dissociation rates

The Landau-Zener theory of reactive cross sections was applied to diatomic molecules dissociating from a ladder of vibrational states. The result predicts a dissociation rate that is quite well duplicated by an Arrhenius function having a preexponential temperature dependence of about T(sub -1/2), at least for inert collision partners. This relation fits experimental data reasonably well. The theory is then used to calculate the effect of vibrational nonequilibrium on dissociation rate. For Morse oscillators, the results are about the same as given by Hammerling, Kivel, and Teare in their analytic approximation for harmonic oscillators, though at very high temperature a correction for the partition function limit is included. The empirical correction for vibration nonequilibrium proposed by Park, which is a convenient algorithm for CFD calculations, is modified to prevent a drastic underestimation of dissociation rates that occurs with this method when vibrational temperature is much smaller than the kinetic temperature of the gas.

Hansen, C. Frederick↗
NASA NTRS1973

Fluid dynamic aspects of cardiovascular behavior during low-frequency whole-body vibration

The behavior of the cardiovascular system during low frequency whole-body vibration, such as encountered by astronauts during launch and reentry, is examined from a fluid mechanical viewpoint. The vibration characteristics of typical manned spacecraft and other vibration environments are discussed, and existing results from in vivo studies of the hemodynamic aspects of this problem are reviewed. Recent theoretical solutions to related fluid mechanical problems are then used in the interpretation of these results and in discussing areas of future work. The results are included of studies of the effects of vibration on the work done by the heart and on pulsatile flow in blood vessels. It is shown that important changes in pulse velocity, the instantaneous velocity profile, mass flow rate, and wall shear stress may occur in a pulsatile flow due to the presence of vibration. The significance of this in terms of changes in peripheral vascular resistance and possible damage to the endothelium of blood vessels is discussed.

Nerem, R. M.↗
NASA NTRS1983

Short-term and long-term clinostat and vibration-induced biochemical changes in dwarf marigold stems

Stems of 21-day dwarf marigold plants cultivated on the clinostat were compared with plants cultivated on vertical axis rotators ('vibrational controls') and stationary controls for long-term changes in cell wall composition. Stems of 21-day plants grown under stationary conditions and subsequently exposed to the clinostat for 24 hours were also analyzed. Among the long-term markers, calcium, lignin, and protein-bound hemicellulose (possibly cell wall glycoprotein) clearly differentiated the effects of vibration from those of the clinostat. Short-term differential responses included rate of ethylene production, nastic movement and peroxidase activity of the cell wall, but not of the protoplast.

Siegel, S. M.↗
NASA NTRS1982

Effect of lubricant environment on saw damage in silicon wafers

The chemomechanical effect of lubricant environments on the inner diameter (ID) sawing induced surface damage in Si wafers was tested for four different lubricants: water, dielectric oil, and two commercial cutting solutions. The effects of applying different potential on Si crystals during the sawing were also tested. It is indicated that the number and depth of surface damage are sensitive to the chemical nature of the saw lubricant. It is determined that the lubricants that are good catalysts for breaking Si bonds can dampen the out of plane blade vibration more effectively and produce less surface damage. Correlations between the applied potential and the depth of damage in the dielectric oil and one of the commercial cutting solutions and possible mechanisms involved are discussed.

Kuan, T. S.↗
NASA NTRS2005

Space Qualification of Laser Diode Arrays

Laser instruments have great potential in enabling a new generation of remote-sensing scientific instruments. NASA s desire to employ laser instruments aboard satellites, imposes stringent reliability requirements under severe conditions. As a result of these requirements, NASA has a research program to understand, quantify and reduce the risk of failure to these instruments when deployed on satellites. Most of NASA s proposed laser missions have base-lined diode-pumped Nd:YAG lasers that generally use quasi-constant wave (QCW), 808 nm Laser Diode Arrays (LDAs). Our group has an on-going test program to measure the performance of these LDAs when operated in conditions replicating launch and orbit. In this paper, we report on the results of tests designed to measure the effect of vibration loads simulating launch into space and the radiation environment encountered on orbit. Our primary objective is to quantify the performance of the LDAs in conditions replicating those of a satellite instrument, determine their limitations and strengths which will enable better and more robust designs. To this end we have developed a systematic testing strategy to quantify the effect of environmental stresses on the optical and electrical properties of the LDA.

Troupaki, Elisavet↗
DOE OSTI2026

Estimation of post-burst vibration-induced fuel dispersal thresholds following LOCA-simulant testing

The nuclear industry intends to increase burnup past the regulatory limit of 62 GWd/MTU, and to be successful, the dispersal behavior of fragmented high-burnup fuel during loss-of-coolant accidents must be better understood. Part of this behavior is fuel fragmentation, relocation, and dispersal. This work reports on testing concerning the dispersal of fuel from rods following burst and pressure blowdown through the burst. The Fuel Relocation Induced by Accident Recovery (FRIAR) system was used to examine surrogate material and pre-burst cladding specimens to evaluate the effects of vibrational loading, mixture composition, and burst size on post-burst dispersal. Vibrational loading resulted in maximum dispersal around 15 Hz when the loading was performed with peak-to-peak oscillation amplitudes at 0.5 and 1 mm. Here, under this aggressive vibrational loading, dispersal was found to become significant as burst widths increased to approximately 5 mm and larger. However, below 4 mm widths, little material dispersed out of the opening, even at 1 mm amplitudes and for more dispersive mixtures (smaller average fragments). At and above 7 mm widths, dispersal was rapid for all mixtures. Finally, dispersal in the threshold region (4–5 mm wide bursts) strongly depended on the mixture. For mixtures with large fragments, dispersal was minimized to a few fragments, as the large fragments proved to be effective at minimizing dispersal. Conversely, mixtures with smaller fragments showed increased dispersal in this region.

Burst geometry↗
NASA NTRS1987

Self Locking Fasteners

Detroit Tool Industries' Spiralock threading tool solves a major industrial problem, fasteners coming loose under vibration. Loosening is caused between the flanks of the bolt and nut threads. This lateral movement releases the locking friction that holds the joint together. Spiralock is a uniquely designed female thread form which used with male fasteners of standard thread form provides a self locking action that prevents the lateral movement, and thus makes the threaded joint highly resistant to the effects of vibration. Additionally, a thread contract runs the entire length of the nut, offering greater stress resistance than earlier fasteners.

Source record↗
DOE OSTI2025

Substrate matters: Coupled phonon modes of a spherical particle on a substrate probed with EELS

Using vibrational electron energy loss spectroscopy (vib-EELS) combined with numerical modeling, we investigate the physical mechanisms governing the phonon coupling between a spherical particle sustaining multipolar surface phonon modes and an underlying thin film. Depending upon their dielectric composition, a variety of hybrid phonon modes arise in the EEL spectrum due to the interaction between polarization charges in the particle and film. Mirror charge effects and phonon mode hybridization are the active mechanisms acting on dielectric and metallic-type films, respectively. Furthermore, processes beyond dipole-dipole interactions are required to describe the sphere-film coupling.

Localized surface phonon response↗
NASA NTRS1997

DAC-3 Pointing Stability Analysis Results for SAGE 3 and Other Users of the International Space Station (ISS) Payload Attachment Sites (PAS)

The purpose of this paper is to provide final results of a pointing stability analysis for external payload attachment sites (PAS) on the International Space Station (ISS). As a specific example, the pointing stability requirement of the SAGE III atmospheric science instrument was examined in this paper. The instrument requires 10 arcsec stability over 2 second periods. SAGE 3 will be mounted on the ISS starboard side at the lower, outboard FIAS. In this engineering analysis, an open-loop DAC-3 finite element model of ISS was used by the Microgravity Group at Johnson Space Flight Center to generate transient responses at PAS to a limited number of disturbances. The model included dynamics up to 50 Hz. Disturbance models considered included operation of the solar array rotary joints, thermal radiator rotary joints, and control moment gyros. Responses were filtered to model the anticipated vibration attenuation effects of active control systems on the solar and thermal radiator rotary joints. A pointing stability analysis was conducted by double integrating acceleration transient over a 2 second period. Results of the analysis are tabulated for ISS X, Y, and Z Axis rotations. These results indicate that the largest excursions in rotation during pointing occurred due to rapid slewing of the thermal radiator. Even without attenuation at the rotary joints, the resulting pointing error was limited to less than 1.6 arcsec. With vibration control at the joints, to a maximum 0.5 arcsec over a 2 second period. Based on this current level of model definition, it was concluded that between 0 - 50 Hz, the pointing stability requirement for SAGE 3 will not be exceeded by the disturbances evaluated in this study.

Woods-Vedeler, Jessica A.↗
NASA NTRS1989

Calculation of real-gas effects on blunt-body trim angles

The effect of vibrational excitation and dissociation at high temperatures on the trim angle of attack of a blunt lifting body is calculated for a nonequilibrium flow regime in air using a CFD technique. The vibrational-electronic temperature and the species densities are calculated assuming the flow to be in a nonequilibrium state. The forebody flow of a two-dimensional blunt body of the shape of the Apollo Command Module at a finite angle of attack is calculated. The results show that the pitching moment around a reference point is larger and the trim angle of attack is smaller for a reacting gas than for a perfect gas. The calculated shift in the trim angle due to the real-gas effect is of the same order as that seen during the Apollo flights.

Park, Chul↗
NASA NTRS1974

Coupled rotor/airframe vibration prediction methods

The problems of airframe structural dynamic representation and effects of coupled rotor/airframe vibration are discussed. Several finite element computer programs (including NASTRAN) and methods for idealization and computation of airframe natural modes and frequencies and forced response are reviewed. Methods for obtaining a simultaneous rotor and fuselage vibratory response, determining effectiveness of vibration control devices, and energy methods for structural optimization are also discussed. Application of these methods is shown for the vibration prediction of the model 347 helicopter.

Staley, J. A.↗
NASA NTRS1991

Dissociation of diatomic gases

The Landau-Zener theory of reactive cross sections has been applied to diatomic molecules dissociating from a ladder of rotational and vibrational states. Although the preexponential factor of the Arrhenius rate expression is shown to be a complex function of the dimensionless activation energy, the average over all states in the ladder is well represented by a single factor that varies about as T exp (-n), where the coefficient n is the order of unity. This relation agrees very well with experimental data for dissociation of O2 and N2, for example. The results validate previous empirical assignment of a single preexponential factor in the Arrhenius expression and justify the extrapolation of the expression well beyond the range of data. The theory is then used to calculate the effect of vibrational nonequilibrium on dissociation rate. For Morse oscillators the results are about the same as for harmonic oscillators, and the dissociation from a ladder of equilibrium rotational and nonequilibrium vibrational states is close to an analytic approximation provided by Hammerling, Kivel, and Teare for harmonic oscillators all dissociating from the ground rotational state.

Hansen, C. F.↗