K. Kumar

Publication List Details

Period

1968 - 2008

Number

197

Co-Authors

Weak capture and the weak stability boundary: an investigation into the restricted problem of three bodies (2008)

Kumar, K.

Weak capture in the restricted problem of three bodies refers to transitory motion between the primaries. Such behavior has interesting applications in space mission design, notably, in finding...

ÉTUDE EXPÉRIMENTALE ET THÉORIQUE DES NOYAUX DE TRANSITION 68,70,72,74Ge (2008)

Ardouin, D., Remaud, B., Guilbault, F., Uzureau, J., Avignon, P., Tamisier, R., ...

Les isotopes de 68,70,72,74Ge ont été étudiés avec une haute résolution en énergie au moyen de la réaction (p, t). Un grand nombre de nouveaux niveaux 0+, 2+ et 4+ à basse énergie ont été...

ÉTUDE EXPÉRIMENTALE ET THÉORIQUE DES NOYAUX DE TRANSITION 68,70,72,74Ge (2008)

Ardouin, D., Remaud, B., Guilbault, F., Uzureau, J., Avignon, P., Tamisier, R., ...

Les isotopes de 68,70,72,74Ge ont été étudiés avec une haute résolution en énergie au moyen de la réaction (p, t). Un grand nombre de nouveaux niveaux 0+, 2+ et 4+ à basse énergie ont été...

ÉTUDE EXPÉRIMENTALE ET THÉORIQUE DES NOYAUX DE TRANSITION 68,70,72,74Ge (2008)

Ardouin, D., Remaud, B., Guilbault, F., Uzureau, J., Avignon, P., Tamisier, R., ...

Les isotopes de 68,70,72,74Ge ont été étudiés avec une haute résolution en énergie au moyen de la réaction (p, t). Un grand nombre de nouveaux niveaux 0+, 2+ et 4+ à basse énergie ont été...

3He Spin-Dependent Cross Sections and Sum Rules (2008)

Amarian, M., Auerbach, L., Averett, T., Berthot, J., Bertin, P., ...

We present a measurement of the spin-dependent cross sections for the \vec{^3He}(\vec{e},e')X} reaction in the quasielastic and resonance regions at four-momentum transfer 0.1 < Q^2< 0.9 GeV^2. The...

Influence of tool geometry in friction stir welding (2008)

Kumar, K, Kailas, Satish V, Srivatsan, TS

In this article we highlight the results of a recent study undertaken to understand the influence of tool geometry on friction stir welding (FSW) of an aluminum alloy with specific reference to...

On the role of axial load and the effect of interface position on the tensile strength of a friction stir welded aluminium alloy (2008)

Kumar, K, Kailas, Satish V

This investigation highlights the influence of axial load, and the effect of position of the interface with respect to the tool axis on tensile strength of the friction stir welded joint. The axial...

Orientationally correlated colloidal polycrystals without long-range positional order (2008)

Arcos, C., Kumar, K., González-Viñas, W., Sirera, R., Poduska, K.M., Yethiraj, A.

We probe the local and global structure of spin-coated colloidal crystals via laser diffraction measurements and scanning electron and atomic force microscopies, and find that they are unique...

The role of friction stir welding tool on material flow and weld formation (2008)

Kumar, K, Kailas, Satish V

In this investigation an attempt has been made to understand the mechanism of friction stir weld formation and the role of friction stir welding tool in it. This has been done by understanding the...

Fatal cellulitis caused by Apophysomyces elegans   (2007)

Kindo, AJ, Shams, NR, Kumar, K, Kannan, S, Vidya, S, Kumar, AR, ...

A case of cellulitis of the left lateral side of the face caused by the zygomycete Apophysomyces elegans in a healthy male following a road traffic accident is reported. The contaminated soil was the...

Precision Measurements of the Nucleon Strange Form Factors at Q^2 ~0.1 GeV^2 (2007)

Acha, A., Aniol, K.A., Armstrong, D.S., Arrington, J., Averett, T., Bailey, S., ...

We report new measurements of the parity-violating asymmetry A_PV in elastic scattering of 3 GeV electrons off hydrogen and 4He targets with ~6.0 degrees. The 4He result is A_PV = (+6.40 +/- 0.23...

Constraints on the nucleon strange form factors at $Q^2 \sim 0.1 GeV^2$ (2007)

Aniol, K., Armstrong, D., Averett, T., Benaoum, H., Bertin, P., Burtin, E., ...

We report the most precise measurement to date of a parity-violating asymmetry in elastic electron-proton scattering. The measurement was carried out with a beam energy of 3.03 GeV and a scattering...

Parity-violating electron scattering from $^4$He and the strange electric form factor of the nucleon (2007)

Aniol, K., Armstrong, D., Averett, T., Benaoum, H., Bertin, P., Burtin, E., ...

We have measured the parity-violating electroweak asymmetry in the elastic scattering of polarized electrons from ^4He at an average scattering angle = 5.7 degrees and a four-momentum transfer Q^2 =...

Parity-violating electron scattering from $^4$He and the strange electric form factor of the nucleon (2007)

Aniol, K., Armstrong, D., Averett, T., Benaoum, H., Bertin, P., Burtin, E., ...

We have measured the parity-violating electroweak asymmetry in the elastic scattering of polarized electrons from ^4He at an average scattering angle = 5.7 degrees and a four-momentum transfer Q^2 =...

Constraints on the nucleon strange form factors at $Q^2 \sim 0.1 GeV^2$ (2007)

Aniol, K., Armstrong, D., Averett, T., Benaoum, H., Bertin, P., Burtin, E., ...

We report the most precise measurement to date of a parity-violating asymmetry in elastic electron-proton scattering. The measurement was carried out with a beam energy of 3.03 GeV and a scattering...

Parity-violating electron scattering from $^4$He and the strange electric form factor of the nucleon (2007)

Aniol, K., Armstrong, D., Averett, T., Benaoum, H., Bertin, P., Burtin, E., ...

We have measured the parity-violating electroweak asymmetry in the elastic scattering of polarized electrons from ^4He at an average scattering angle = 5.7 degrees and a four-momentum transfer Q^2 =...

Constraints on the nucleon strange form factors at $Q^2 \sim 0.1 GeV^2$ (2007)

Aniol, K., Armstrong, D., Averett, T., Benaoum, H., Bertin, P., Burtin, E., ...

We report the most precise measurement to date of a parity-violating asymmetry in elastic electron-proton scattering. The measurement was carried out with a beam energy of 3.03 GeV and a scattering...

A novel in situ method for simultaneous growth of smart material single crystals and thin films (2007)

Ramamoorthy, K, Kumar, K, Koinkar, Pankaj, Ganesan, K, Shah, Amit P, Sankaranarayanan, K, ...

Development of a novel in situ method for simultaneous growth of single crystals and thin films of a smart material spinel is achieved. Material to be grown as metal-incorporated single crystal and...

Parity-violating electron scattering from $^4$He and the strange electric form factor of the nucleon (2006)

Aniol, K., Armstrong, D., Averett, T., Benaoum, H., Bertin, P., Burtin, E., ...

We have measured the parity-violating electroweak asymmetry in the elastic scattering of polarized electrons from ^4He at an average scattering angle = 5.7 degrees and a four-momentum transfer Q^2 =...

Constraints on the nucleon strange form factors at $Q^2 \sim 0.1 GeV^2$ (2006)

Aniol, K., Armstrong, D., Averett, T., Benaoum, H., Bertin, P., Burtin, E., ...

We report the most precise measurement to date of a parity-violating asymmetry in elastic electron-proton scattering. The measurement was carried out with a beam energy of 3.03 GeV and a scattering...

Parity-violating electron scattering from $^4$He and the strange electric form factor of the nucleon (2006)

Aniol, K., Armstrong, D., Averett, T., Benaoum, H., Bertin, P., Burtin, E., ...

We have measured the parity-violating electroweak asymmetry in the elastic scattering of polarized electrons from ^4He at an average scattering angle = 5.7 degrees and a four-momentum transfer Q^2 =...

Native-Oxide Defined Ring Contact for Low Threshold Vertical-Cavity Lasers (2006)

Huffaker, D. L., Deppe, D. G., Kumar, K., Rogers, T. J.

Data are presented characterizing a new process for fabrication of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers based on the selective conversion of high Al composition epitaxial AlGaAs to a stable native...

Influence of Reinforcement and Processing on the Wear Response of Two Magnesium Alloys (2005)

Jayamathy, M, Seshan, S, Kailas, SV, Kumar, K, Srivatsan, TS

Reinforcement of magnesium alloys with ceramic particulates has engineered a new family of materials that are marketed under the trade name metal-matrix composites. Rapid strides in the processing of...

Damage Tolerant Magnesium Metal Matrix Composites: Influence of Reinforcement and Processing (2005)

Jayalakshmi, S, Kailas, SV, Seshan, S, Kumar, K, Srivatsan, TS

A growing impetus to enhance our understanding of the behavior of magnesium-based alloys for use in weight critical applications resulted as a consequence of the low density of magnesium. In an...

The compressive deformation and impact response of a magnesium alloy: influence of reinforcement (2005)

Jayamathy, M, Kailas, SV, Kumar, K, Seshan, S, Srivatsan, TS

Reinforcement of magnesium alloys with ceramic particulates has engineered a new family of materials that are marketed under the trade name metal matrix composites. In this paper is reported the...

Constraints on the nucleon strange form factors at $Q^2 \sim 0.1 GeV^2$ (2005)

Aniol, K., Armstrong, D., Averett, T., Benaoum, H., Bertin, P., Burtin, E., ...

We report the most precise measurement to date of a parity-violating asymmetry in elastic electron-proton scattering. The measurement was carried out with a beam energy of 3.03 GeV and a scattering...

Intense Collaboration In Globally Distributed Teams: Evolving Patterns Of Dependencies And Coordination (2004)

Kumar, K., Fenema, P.C. Van, Glinow, M.A. Von

As multi-national firms and major offshore outsourcing companies develop experience with global work, their globally distributed teams face the challenge of collaborating intensely without the common...

A Precision measurement of parity violation in Moller scattering (2004)

Relyea, D R, Kumar, K

This thesis reports on E158, an experiment located in End Station A at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC). E158 has made the first observation of the parity violating right-left asymmetry...

Influence of reinforcement on microstructure and mechanical response of a magnesium alloy (2004)

Jayamathy, M, Seshan, S, Kailas, SV, Kumar, K, Srivatsan, TS

Reinforcement of magnesium alloys with ceramic particulates has engineered a new family of materials that are marketed under the trade name metal-matrix composites. Rapid strides in the processing of...

Influence of processing and reinforcement on microstructure and impact behavior of magnesium alloy AM100 (2004)

Jayalakshmi, S, Seshan, S, Kailas, SV, Kumar, K, Srivatsan, S

Reinforcing magnesium alloys with a discontinuously dispersed ceramic phase has engineered a new family of materials that are marketed under the trade name "metal-matrix composites". Continuous...

The Importance of Sociality for Understanding Knowledge Sharing Processes in Organizational Contexts (2002)

Boer, N.I., Baalen, P.J. Van, Kumar, K.

This paper explores how different models of sociality can contribute to a better understanding of the dynamics of knowledge sharing within different organizational settings. It is asserted that the...

MATERIALS Research for Advanced Inertial Instrumentation. Task 3. Rare Earth Magnetic Material Technology as Related to Gyro Torquers and Motors. (2002)

Das,D., Wettstein,E., Kumar,K.

For inertial applications aligned SmCo5 magnets with high flux stability, close-to-zero reversible temperature coefficient of magnetization, and a thermal expansion similar to that of beryllium are...

Materials Research for Advanced Inertial Instrumentation. Task 3. Rare Earth Magnetic Material Technology as Related to Gyro Torquers and Motors. (2002)

Das, D., Kumar, K., Wettstein, E.

For inertial applications, high-energy-product SmCo5 magnets are required which possess very low flux decay rate, near zero temperature coefficient of magnetization, and thermal expansion coefficient...

Materials Research for Advanced Inertial Instrumentation. Task 2. Gas Bearing Material Development by Surface Modification of Beryllium. (2002)

Das,D., Kumar,K., Wettstein,E., Wollam,J.

The purpose of this program is to produce an adherent, low friction and wear resistant coating on a beryllium surface by in-situ formation of boride or borides of beryllium, with this goal being...

Materials Research for Advanced Inertial Instrumentation. Task 3. Rare Earth Magnetic Material Technology as Related to Gyro Torquers and Motors. (2002)

Das,D., Kumar,K., Wettstein,E.

Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) of SmCo5 magnets can now be considered a viable alternative to sinter technology. Qualities of magnets are usually better. Even in as-HIPed condition the magnetic...

Materials Research for Advanced Inertial Instrumentation. Task 1. Dimensional Stability of Gyroscope Structural Materials. (2002)

Kumar,K., McCarthy,J., Petri,F., Wollam,J.

Additional microyield measurements on HIP-50 beryllium samples, subjected to a variety of selected heat treatments, were performed. It was determined that of the several treatments that were employed...

Materials Research for Advanced Inertial Instrumentation. Task 2. Gas Bearing Material Development. (2002)

Das,D., Kumar,K., Wettstein,E., Wollam,J.

Progress is reported on three fronts: Boron deposition on beryllium by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and subsequent reactive diffusion of the deposited boron film, ion implantation of boron into...

Materials Research for Advanced Inertial Instrumentation. Task 1. Dimensional Stability of Gyroscope Structural Materials. (2002)

Kumar,K., Cardarelli,D., Petri,F.

Microstructure evaluations of HIP50 and X-520 experimentally produced grades of Be materials were continued during this reporting period. These materials were examined by transmission as well as...

Materials Research for Advanced Inertial Instrumentation. Task 3: Rare Earth Magnetic Material Technology as Related to Gyro Torquers and Motors. (2002)

Das,D., Kumar,K.

Flux stability experiments on SmCo5 have demonstrated that no clear correlation or dependence exists between the stability of flux in a magnet and its intrinsic properties Hk and Hci, a belief that...