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Introduction and Nomenclature: The elastic scattering of photons is one of the fundamental modes of interaction of photons with matter and has been an object of vigorous investigations for quite a long time. The tables of precise elastic scattering cross sections for any element and for varying photon energies have long been needed not only from the point of view of this importance in fundamental science but also from the point of view of their applications in various fi...

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Introduction: A knowledge of thermodynamic properties of aqueous solutions of magnesium chloride is of great interest from both theoretical and practical standpoints. MgC12 is a typical example of the 2-1 charge-type electrolytes and is an important component in many natural and industrial waters. Pressurized high-temperature waters containing dissolved magnesium chloride are encountered in the deep earth and ocean as well as in electric power plants where water of vario...

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Excerpt: Charles Fenimore, Program Chair. Welcome to Digital Cinema 2001 Conference and Expo. The last year has seen a wave of new activity surrounding digital cinema. Many movies are being released digitally. There are conferences and shows addressing d-cinema on at least a monthly basis. International standards organizations such as SMPTE and MPEG have studied d-cinema and are beginning to set standards. Significantly, there have been several announcements and demonstr...

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Excerpt: Alabama Overall State Economic Conditions: In 2001, Alabama ranked 23rd in population with over 4.4 million people, nearly 64% of whom lived in metropolitan areas (32nd). The percentage of its population living at or below the poverty level was 14.8%. Alabama?s gross state product was $121.5 billion (25th), and it had 99,261 business establishments (25th). The state ranked 10th in percentage of non-farm employment in manufacturing (14.6% of its work force). In 2...

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