ORNL Review v21n3 1988.pdf

Supercomputers in Scientific Research

• Supercomputers in Scientific Research
  • Using a Supercomputer for Theoretical Chemistry
  • Supercomputing and Reactor Safety
  • Supercomputers in Materials Science Theory
  • Fusion Calculations on Cray Supercomputers
  • Theoretical Atomic and Nuclear Physics
  • Parallel Computers for Efficient Problem Solving
• Energy for Development: ORNL Returns to the Third World
• Designer Steels for Advanced Energy Applications
• New DNA Stain Aids Cell Studies

Departments

• Take a Number
• Awards and Appointments
• Books. Chaos, by James Gleick, reviewed by Woody Gove
• R&D Updates. Alvin Trivelpiece: ORNL's new director; two HHIRF devices operating; tritium pellet injector for fusion demonstrated; DOE Superconductivity Pilot Center located at ORNL
• Technical Highlights. Hood River Conservation Project an energy-saving success; decline in tree growth linked to aluminum "freed" from soil by acid rain
• Technology Transfer. Valley-Todeco licensed to make aircraft fasteners from ORNL alloy; metallamics to manufacture nickel aluminide products