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Human Diamagnetism Gravity Antenna Levitation, 2002.
This paper explores the scientific phenomenon of levitation.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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Long thought of as a simple conjuring trick, an optical illusion, or something only deep meditation could bring about, levitation is now gaining validation and respect as a legitimate scientific event. Researchers in the field of levitation are now discovering that levitation is brought about by certain magnetic forces which are focused through the use of a human conduit or "antenna." This paper looks at techniques for achieving levitation and the scientific principles behind the phenomenon.
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David Leavitt's ?Gravity?, 2005.
This paper discusses David Leavitt's "Gravity", a story of the relationship between a young man dying of AIDS and his mother.
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that the title of David Leavitt's book "Gravity" represents the double motif in the story, which are the finality of his last days of life and the effect this has on his mother and the inevitable force that spares no one. The author points out that gravity is a universal force and the cause of virtually all deterioration of both human beings and their structures; although others may not die of the same disease that will take Theo, they all will die eventually. The paper relates that gravity also has a metaphysical and psychological meaning because it is the force that pulls down toward the earth and must be must be reckoned with just as Theo's mother is willing to defy gravity as long as she needs to be a source of support for Theo.
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"Theo has come home to his mother's house to die, and in a recollection he describes his first experience at the theater, enhanced by his mother's putting her own glasses on her son to enable him to see the action clearly. He wonders how deeply his mother is affected by his current condition and the various inconveniences and unpleasantries associated with his care, performed by his mother with no show of emotion. As the two attempt to engage in the normal activities of everyday life as much as possible, they enter a gift shop to buy a wedding present for his cousin. Theo's mother has always engaged in a competition with her sister, Bibi, regarding their sons. Bibi has only given Theo trivial gifts, so she wants to buy a suitably impressive gift to show her up."
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"Gravity's Rainbow: The Musical", 2002.
Explores the novel "Gravity's Rainbow" by Thomas Pynchon.
723 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 25.95
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The paper examines the novel "Gravity Rainbow" by contemporary American author, Thomas Pynchon, which fictionalizes a theater-going experience. The paper discusses Pynchon's use of musical elements in his novel and the way they are interspersed in the storyline. Finally, it examines the possibility of creating a screenplay based on "Gravity Rainbow" and shows why such a move would not be successful.
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"There are a few new variables that come into play if the reader is to take the theater references seriously. The foremost one is the introduction of anew perspective, anew point of view: the audience. In previous works, Pynchon has always tried to play to the masses. He allows for multiple impressions and ideas, and pays lip service to as many as feasible. In The Crying of Lot 49, for instance, a reader can pursue a the story from several individual angles only to arrive at one conclusion: that the answer is being held just beyond the last page. In Gravity's Rainbow, Pynchon continues to play these mind games with the reader by handing them multiple impressions over various characters and situations in the form of multiple narrative voices, interspersing the thoughts of several character in the mainstream of one dominant voice. This is most prevalent in the first chapter, where most of the characters are introduced. The readers' perceptions are colored from the onset of the story. Naturally, most of the theatrical references are scattered in this section. Everything slides into place for chapter two, the credits are over, and the movie rolls."
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Concrete Gravity Dams, 2007.
An overview of the design and function of concrete gravity dams.
1,954 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses how concrete gravity dams are effective in most part due to their extreme size and weight, which counters all external forces, and how, used for many things, dams such as these can generate enormous amounts of hydropower and create massive reservoirs when necessary. Although dams do pose a certain amount of risk on the environment and those living around them, the positive aspects of dams seem to outweigh this risk.This paper explores the design behind concrete gravity dams, including but not limited to hydropower uses, effective external and internal forces, dam site selection, and many other related topics.
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"Throughout the history of dams, many failures have been attributed to weaknesses in the concrete used in the construction of the dam. Because the concrete is the main component in most large dams, it is important that it meets certain standards. Concrete is susceptible to deterioration, especially if it is constantly freezing and thawing (Jansen 109). It is important, when designing a concrete gravity dam, to recognize that the concrete will become saturated over time. When the Saint Francis Dam collapsed in 1928 less than two years after it had been built, it was found that the engineers had not implemented into the design the idea that the concrete would become saturated and therefore become less effective. For this reason, among others, the resultant vector of the forces acting on the dam was misplaced (outside of the middle third of the foot) and the dam eventually collapsed (Jansen 181). In later investigations, the concrete was also found to have a void ratio of 14%, which would increase the degree of saturation (Jansen 179). "
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Thomas Pynchon?s "Gravity?s Rainbow", 2002.
This paper discusses the social placement of Americans in the National Book Award winner ?Gravity?s Rainbow? by Thomas Pynchon.
520 words (approx. 2.1 pages), 3 sources, $ 18.95
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This paper examines the character Slothrop in Pynchon?s ?Gravity?s Rainbow?, who has dropped his social placement in Europe because he is an American. The paper points out that when Slothrop's parents lost their money during the depression, he was forced to affiliate himself with the poor and he now speaks in the American vernacular which automatically orients him to the lower class. The author observed that Pynchon?s use of vernacular language extends beyond dialogue and carries over into the narrative voice.
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"Two Americans who do seem to possess a degree of respect in the novel that others do not are Bodine and Waxwing. They command respect because of their various connections throughout Europe. They have the demeanor of businessmen who offer a degree of utility to the other characters, which posits them in a category of power. However, both men's activities are criminal and underworldly, suggesting that people give them respect out of fear instead of in response to their character. Their actual power through criminal intimidation overrides the familiarity of their vernacular."
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"In Defiance of Gravity", 2004.
An analysis of the "Harper's Magazine" article, "In Defiance of Gravity: Writing, Wisdom and the Fabulous Club Gemini," written by Tom Robbins.
1,346 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses Tom Robbins's article, "In Defiance of Gravity: Writing, Wisdom and the Fabulous Club Gemini," as it appeared in "Harper's Magazine". The paper examines how Robbins takes a serious look at the lack of playfulness and cosmic wisdom in Western literature. The paper explains that he uses his personal experience to emphasize how important this element is. Robbins's article is effective because he is taking a serious event in his life and using it as a teaching tool.
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"Robbins also calls this playfulness "crazy wisdom" (Robbins), which is "the opposite of conventional wisdom" (Robbins). While this mindset might be difficult and unpopular, it is something to which we should strive. This can be seen in Robbins own experience on the bridge. Something as simple as a cat's meow triggered something in his memory that caused him to think of this playful state of mind. It was not something that Robbins set out to do on the bridge but the moment changed his life and how he thinks about life and writing. It is interesting because if Robbins had not been on the bridge, he might not have had this revelation. Strangely, he had to be at one extreme point in his life to see another extreme aspect of living. Without the desperation that led him to the bridge, he might not have had the insight or courage to realize what he did."
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Gravity and Velocity, 2005.
A discussion of two physics experiments about gravity and velocity.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper presents two physics experiments. The first experiment is measuring gravity using Atwood's machine, a system of weights and pulleys. The second experiment is measuring velocity using a collision experiment with a ball rolling down an incline. The paper presents the methodology, theoetical calculations and experimental calculations.
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Magnetic Levitation Trains, 1999.
Examines concept, technology & development of Maglev train & the potential economic, social & environmental impact.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, $ 79.95
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"MAGNETIC LEVITATION TRAINS: IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEM
Introduction
This research examines the concept and technology of the magnetic levitation (Maglev) train with an objective of assessing the impact of the Maglev train on the ecosystem. The ?ecosystem,? for purposes of this research is defined broadly to include economic, environmental, political, population, and technological contexts.
Maglev: Concept, Technology, and Development
The Maglev train is a ?super high-speed transport system with a non-adhesive drive system that is independent of wheel-and-rail frictional forces? (Railway Technical Research Institute, 1997b, p. 1). The Maglev train represents a combination of superconducting magnets and linear motor technology.."
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WCDMA Simulator with Smart Antennas, 2005.
This paper is a thesis in which a signal level simulator in uplink is implemented according to the physical layer specification of the IMT-2000 WCDMA system.
16,200 words (approx. 64.8 pages), 58 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper explains that the goal for the next generation of mobile communications system is to seamlessly integrate a wide variety of communication services such as high speed data, video and multimedia traffic as well as voice signals. The author reports that, for the analysis for this thesis, an analytical WCDMA system through the use of linear algebra techniques is utilized along with a simulation tool in Matlab, which was developed for this work. The paper demonstrates performance improvement due to processing gain, PN sequence, RAKE receiver, smart antenna and multiuser detection, which are compared with respective theories. The paper includes many tables, charts, illustrations, equations and all the source codes.
Table of Contents:
Introduction to WCDMA
Introduction
Applicable Techniques to Enhance System Performance
Spreading
Multipath Diversity
Multiuser Detection
Smart Antenna
Outline of This Thesis
Abbreviations
List of Symbols
Analytical WCDMA System Model
Introduction
CDMA System Model for the Uplink
Mobile Radio Channel Model
Discrete Time Base Band Uplink Model
Synchronous CDMA
Asynchronous CDMA
Single Path Model
Multipath Model
Multiple Antenna Model
Conclusion
Spreading in WCDMA
Introduction
Properties of PN Sequence
Spreading and Scrambling in the Uplink of WCDMA
Walsh-Hadamard Codes and Spreading
Gold Codes and Scrambing
Conclusion
RAKE Receiver and Multiuser Detection
Introduction
System Model
The RAKE Receiver
Multiuser Detection
Input Signal Modeling
Optimal Detection
Suboptimal Detection
Decorrelating Detector
Linear Minimum Mean Square Error (MMSE)
Adaptive MMSE Algorithm-RLS Algorithm with Adaptive Memory
Conclusion
Smart Antenna in WCDMA
Types of Smart Antenna
Signal Modeling
Beamforming Schemes
Conventional Beamforming
Optimum Beamforming
Adaptive Beamforming
Conclusion
Simulation
System Setup
Channel
System Performance
Performance without RAKE Receiver and with RAKE Receiver
Performance of 1-D RAKE Receiver with EGC or Selection Combining
Performance of 1-D RAKE Receiver with Decorrelating Detector and MMSE
Performance with PN Sequence and Random Sequence
Performance with Processing Gain
Performance with Adaptive MUD- RLS Algorithm with Adaptive Memory
Performance with Smart Antenna
Conclusion
Conclusion
Summary of Research
Future Work
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"The despreaded sequence is forwarded to the multiuser detector unit. In this unit, performance enhancing signal processing such as beam forming, RAKE combining including channel estimation, antenna diversity combining, multiuser detection and error control decoding can be included. If perfect channel information is available, beam forming, RAKE and antenna diversity combining merely represent linear transformations to obtain a minimal set of sufficient statistics. From the fundamental digital communication theory, this is in fact equivalent to filtering matched to the received waveform in order to maximise the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)."
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Maglev Trains, 2002.
The development and use of magnetic levitation (maglev) propulsion systems in North America and around the world as an alternative mode of transportation.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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With air travel and the highways becoming increasingly congested, the need for an efficient, fast and comfortable mode of alternative travel has been felt in many countries of the world. One of the possible solutions is the Magnetic Levitation Propulsion System or high-speed trains called the Maglev train (short for magnetic levitation). The recent question mark over the safety of air travel and the fear of flying created among the general public by the events of 9/11 has renewed interest in the Maglev technology. This paper discusses how the Magnetic Levitation Propulsion System works and briefly overviews its history of development. The different types of designs developed so far, the cost of developing such systems, and the potential for its expansion and use in transportation systems in the United States and all over the world is also discussed. The author uses photographs and plan drawings to illustrate points.
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"We all know that the opposite poles of a magnet attract while the like poles repel each other. This is the basic principle on which the Magnetic Levitation Propulsion System works. In magnetic propulsion systems, powerful electromagnets are used. The three basic components of a maglev train system are: A large electrical power source, metal coils that line the track or guide-way, and large magnets attached to the underside of the train. There is no conventional engine in maglev trains. Instead, the force for propulsion is achieved by a combination of the magnetic fields created by the electrified coils in the tracks (called the guideways) and the guideway walls."
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Effects of Weightlessness, 2001.
A scientific research of the gravity and weightlessness of humans in space.
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This is a paper that summarizes the observations of journalist, Glenn Zorpette, who accompanied engineering majors from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) who studied heat convection in artificial gravity by building a spinning assembly that produces centrifugal force in a test cell.
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"The scientific research was conducted in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's world-renowned Vomit Comet, a KC-135A aircraft that is flown so as to provide weightlessness in 25-second snippets. The plane is usually used for research conducted on a professional basis but undergraduate students are allowed to make use of the plane and conduct studies related to weightlessness. "
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The Newtonian Universe, 2004.
This paper studies the Newtonian Universe, laws of gravity, the development of calculus, the laws of motion and the idea of the clockwork universe.
1,582 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper looks at the Newtonian Universe, laws of gravity, the development of calculus, the laws of motion and the idea of the clockwork universe.
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"Sir Isaac Newton was considered by many the most important figure in the development of modern science, and his accomplishments covered a broad scope, from fundamental contributions to physics and astronomy, to the invention in parallel with Liebnitz of the mathematical field of calculus and Newtonian mechanics which came to be regarded as the ultimate explanatory science. Sir Isaac Newton changed the understanding of the universe with his three laws of motion."
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The Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID).
This paper discusses Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID), an automated identification and data collection technology consisting of tags containing chips for storing data and an antenna for transmitting data through radio waves.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper explains that RFID chips can be attached, often without notice, to all sorts of products, such as clothing and books, and can be use to monitor and control the supply chain in ways similar to the bar code, which the RFID is being developed to replace. The author points out that some examples of the consumer use of the RFID are in a library where the reader need only to walk in front of a shelf and can immediately see on a screen a list of all the books and their contents. For another example, parents in amusement parks can locate their children by putting a RFID on their children and then locating them on a special "kidspotter" map of the park. The paper stresses that, despite the clear advantages of RFID, there is a concern among privacy activists because RFID tags, so small that they can go undetected, can be embedded in any product or article of clothing and even under the skin of a person and then can be used to record information about their activities, tracking anyone with a tag on them.
Table of Contents
History
Beneficial Social Impact
Deleterious Social Impact or Potentially Dangerous Social Impact
Personal Privacy
Information Security
Analysis of Social Impact
Future Impact of the Technology
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"While in the 1980's RFID was primarily used for commercial applications, the 1990s saw RFID enter the consumer market. Toll systems throughout the US and Europe became widespread and started gaining major use. Toll systems were adopted by Kansas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Maine, and New York, Massachusetts, and quite a few other states. Standardization became a big issue with all these systems, leading to the Title 21 standard and the EZ-Pass Interagency Group, both of which were formed in an effort to provide consistent toll standards in different regions of the US. Payment and access systems were developed, such as the speedpass payment system used by Mobile gas stations, various skipass systems and gated community access setups. Automobile related RFID systems also were implemented in larger scale including remote entry and ignitions systems."
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Emile Durkheim?s Social Theories, 2004.
This paper discusses Emile Durkheim?s social theories, including social solidarity, integration, and interaction.
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper explains that, during the 19th century, the field of social sciences was introduced to the revolutionary ideas of a French social theorist,Emile Durkheim, author of the discourse on social integration and solidarity, ?Suicide: A Study in Sociology". The author points out that, in Durkheim's Law of Social Gravity, he explains how the physical structure of an environment or local area influences the social structure of its people. The paper applies Durkheim's theories on the suicide phenomenon, The Law of Social Gravity, to present-day gang behavior of lower-class youth.
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"Thus, in the case of suicide, Durkheim applies this social law, where he posits,?? groups that have a higher social density have less likelihood that their members will kill themselves? because social structure? (makes an individual) less individualistic? With higher social density, the meaning of life is attached to participation in the group, not to one?s own wishes? (190). In effect, because there is greater social interaction and integration in societies with high social density, there is less danger that an individual will feel alienated in his/her own society. Groups within the society also help integrate an individual in the society, giving him/her a sense of identity and belongingness in that group, and in effect, in the society as well."
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Iran, 2007.
A political discussion on Iran.
2,268 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper offers an opinionated discussion on Iran. It highlights examples where Iran has behaved in an unethical manner. It mentions Iran's use of nuclear power, religious fundamentalism and the aim of achieving absolute power at any cost. The author concludes with a subjective view on the future of Iran in context of the world and war.
Table of Contents:
Sources of Instability
Moral Centers of Gravity in Iran
The Most Important Issues to the Iranian Moral Centers of Gravity and Their Objectives
Bibliography
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"Iran's negative attitude towards the concept of western democracy was reiterated through the tensions that arose a few years ago, within the framework of the country's relations with the U.S.A., tensions that may degenerate into an armed conflict any time now. The starting point of this dispute was U.S.A.'s supposition of Iran producing nuclear weapons. The latter infirmed American accusations by stating that the single purpose of its nuclear program consisted of generating electricity. Consequently, nuclear power is exclusively used in a research context, being aimed to play a significant role in humanity's scientific progress. On the other hand, Iran's adherence to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) proves once more that the purpose of this activity is a peaceful one. Still, U.S.A. weren't taken in by Iran's categorical statements and remained loyal to their original belief that Iran's handling of nuclear power poses a serious threat. "
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