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Title
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A Novel Fluorescence Based Method of Assessing Subsurface Damage in Optical Materials
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Author
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Williams, Wesley
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Date Created
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2009
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Subjects--Topical
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Mechanical engineering, Materials science, Optics
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Description
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Lapping and polishing are loose abrasive finishing processes that have been used to achieve critical surface parameters in optical materials for centuries. These processes remove material from the surface through a variety of mechanical and chemic...
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Life-cycle cost optimization of a solar combisystem for residential buildings in Nepal
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Author
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Wang, Weimin, Thapa, Bishan, Williams, Wesley
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Subjects--Topical
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Solar thermal energy, Dwellings, Nepal, Buildings--Environmental engineering
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Description
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Current solar thermal systems used in Nepal are mostly for domestic hot water heating. Meanwhile, there is a growing need for space heating. A solar heating system can be configured to provide heat for both space heating and domestic hot water, le...