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                                                                                  7월 28일 부터 8월 4일까지 포항국제불빛축제(Pohang International Fireworks Exhibition)가 있다고 하죠~  그런데.. Do you know what makes fireworks WORK?    한번 생각해 보신 적 있는지요-   다 아는 이야기일지도 모르지만, 혹시나 궁금한 사람들을 위해 몇가지 소개합니다~^^  Physics behind the Firework  짙은 밤하늘을 배경으로 화려한 불꽃들을 장식하는 순간의 스펙타클 쇼를 위해--  Pyrotechnician들은 미리 구상한 계획에 필요한 계산을 합니다 물리학이라고 하기는 너무 거창하고-, 여러 가지 크기의 불꽃을 어느 위치에서 연출할 것인지를 결정하는데 적용되는 간단한 원리를 소개하겠습니다. 추진 화약(금속이온, 산화제, 환원제 등의 혼합물)을 정해진 지름과 높이가 있는 Shell(원통)에 넣고, 일정한 각도로 조준하여 불을 붙이게 됩니다.  이 때, "사용되는 원통(shell)크기와 화약의 양에 따라 초기속도(initial velocity)를 조정하는데,  화약이 든 원통은 중력의 영향을 받으면서 수직 상승하고,   조준한 각도가 있으므로 수평 이동을 동시에 하게 되므로,   최종적으로 불꽃이 터지는 위치는 점화시켜 출발하는 순간의 수직상승속도(초기속도)와 출발 후 하  늘에 채류하는 시간을 알 때, 피타고라스정리, 삼각함수의 간단한 공식으로 구합니다"                                                                                       <불꽃 위치 - Summary> [#M_Click to see the Details..|Close.| Reference source > http://library.thinkquest.org/15384/physics/index.htmThe relationships between the initial velocities and the distances traveled by the shells can be understood and manipulated by using the following formulas and mathematical methods:     1.  Y=VyT+0.5GT^2   (* T^2는 T의 제곱) Y=vertical height, Vy=initial vertical velocity, T=hang time, G=acceleration due to gravity           * 수직 상승의 속도는 중력에 반비례하여 감소.     2.  X=VxT X=horizontal distance, Vx=initial horizontal velocity, T=hang time        * 수평이동 속도     3. The Pythagorean Theorem - a^2 + b^2 = c^2 a or b = vertical or horizontal velocity, c=resultant initial velocity        * 피타고라스 정리, 꼭지점 c가 최종 burst 지점     4. The Trigonometric Functions(삼각함수) - sine, cosine, and tangent In a right triangle sine=opposite side/hypotenuse, cosine=adjacent side/hypotenuse, tangent=opposite side/adjacent side Reference source > http://library.thinkquest.org/15384/physics/index.htm_M#]  Shell의 지름이 다른 종류 여러 개(2inch ~ 12inch)를 같은 각도(75 degree)로 쏘았을 때를 예를 보면.. 한눈에 들어오네요^^ 2"- 12" Shell Trajectories Fired at 75 Degrees [#M_Click to compare actual sizes..|Close.|2인치 shell에 담은 것은 90피트, 30m정도 직경의 불꽃, 8인치 shell은 120m직경의 불꽃을 만들게 되네요_M#]  물론, 불꽃의 위치 뿐 아니라 모양과 터지는 시간 등도 고려를 하게 되는데, Shell 내에 화약(Black powder/Gun powder)와 함께 Time-delay fuse가 있어 최종 불꽃이 터지는 시간을 조정한다고 합니다.  [#M_International Visitors Click -|Close.|Reference source > http://library.thinkquest.org/15384/physics/index.htm  Most people don't realize the vast world of physics that takes place during every fireworks show. The science of pyrotechnics involves many physics applications that must be considered to produce entertaining displays. Pyrotechnicicans must take into account the relationships between vectors, velocities, projectiles and their trajectories, the explosion forces behind burst patterns, etc. The relationships between the initial velocities and the distances traveled by the shells can be understood and manipulated by using the following formulas and mathematical methods: Y=VyT+0.5GT^2 Y=vertical height, Vy=initial vertical velocity, T=hang time, G=acceleration due to gravity X=VxT X=horizontal distance, Vx=initial horizontal velocity, T=hang time The Pythagorean Theorem - a^2 + b^2 = c^2 a or b = vertical or horizontal velocity, c=resultant initial velocity The Trigonometric Functions - sine, cosine, and tangent In a right triangle sine=opposite side/hypotenuse, cosine=adjacent side/hypotenuse, tangent=opposite side/adjacent side 2"- 12" Shell Trajectories Fired at 75 Degrees The first two formulas you see are primarily used to chart trajectories like in the graph on the left that shows the flight paths of 2" through 12" shells fired at 75 degrees. These graphs are very useful tools that allow pyrotechnicians to visualize how high and how far their shells will travel during a show. This information can be used to aid the process of choreographing the show to music, and determining if some shells will exceed the safe zone for that particular site. The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find a certain initial velocity value if the other two are known. This is helpful in determining information needed for the other formulas. The Trigonometric Functions are also used to find initial velocity values, but are used to find vertical heights, horizontal distances, and firing angles as well. Pyrotechnicians use these mathematical methods along with charts, graphs, and computer programs derived from them to plan their impressive displays.  Pyrotechnicians must also consider shell burst sizes when planning shows. They must know how big certain bursts are when compared to others so that the choreographing of the show is in sync and so they don't exceed their safe zone requirements. As with initial mortar velocities, the bigger the shell size the larger the effect. It follows the same principle in that larger shells contain greater amounts of chemicals that when ignited produce greater explosion forces than do smaller shells. This results in varied burst sizes. Shell burst sizes are usually about 45 feet in diameter for every inch in shell size, depending on how tightly the shell is packed. As you can see in the diagram on the right, the differences in burst sizes can be extremely huge. It is just one more thing that pyrotechnicians must take into account to produce entertaining and attractive fireworks shows.  Pyrotechnicians must master many different types of science in order to create attractive displays. Reference source > http://library.thinkquest.org/15384/physics/index.htm _M#] Chemistry behind the Firework  화학 반응을 빼놓고는 Firework를 상상할 수 없죠-^^  사용되는 화약(Black powder/Gun powder)에는 산화제(Oxidizers), 환원제(Reducing Agent), Coloring Agent(금속이온 포함하는 연소시 발색물질), 고착제(Binders and regulators)가 혼합되어 있습니다.  1. 산화제(Oxidizer) : N(give up 1/3 of O2) 혹은 Cl(give up all of O2) 포함, O2를 생성  2. 환원제(R.agent) : S 혹은 C를 포함, 산소와 반응하여 SO2, CO2를 만들며 Hot gass를 produce. 반응속도 조절(Regulator/Speeding or Slowing). 3. Coloring Agent : 불꽃반응에 쓰이는 금속이온~포함 [#M_Click to see more..|Close.| Color Compound Red strontium salts, lithium salts lithium carbonate, Li2CO3 = red strontium carbonate, SrCO3 = bright red Orange calcium salts calcium chloride, CaCl2 calcium sulfate, CaSO4·xH2O, where x = 0,2,3,5 Gold incandescence of iron (with carbon), charcoal, or lampblack Yellow sodium compounds sodium nitrate, NaNO3 cryolite, Na3AlF6 Electric White white-hot metal, such as magnesium or aluminum barium oxide, BaO Green barium compounds + chlorine producer barium chloride, BaCl+ = bright green Blue copper compounds + chlorine producer copper acetoarsenite (Paris Green), Cu3As2O3Cu(C2H3O2)2 = blue copper (I) chloride, CuCl = turquoise blue Purple mixture of strontium (red) and copper (blue) compounds Silver burning aluminum, titanium, or magnesium powder or flakes                                         <주기율표, 표시된 원소들의 역할> 1H 2He 3Li 4Be 5B 6C 7N 8O 9F 10Ne 11Na 12Mg 13Al 14Si 15P 16S 17Cl 18Ar 19K 20Ca 21Sc 22Ti 23V 24Cr 25Mn 26Fe 27Co 28Ni 29Cu 30Zn 31Ga 32Ge 33As 34Se 35Br 36Kr 37Rb 38Sr 39Y 40Zr 41Nb 42Mo 43Tc 44Ru 45Rh 46Pd 47Ag 48Cd 49In 50Sn 51Sb 52Te 53I 54Xe 55Cs 56Ba 57La 72Hf 73Ta 74W 75Re 76Os 77Ir 78Pt 79Au 80Hg 81Tl 82Pb 83Bi 84Po 85At 86Rn 87Fr 88Ra 89Ac 104Rf 105Db 106Sg 107Bh 108Hs 109Mt 110110 111111 112112_M#] [#M_International Visitors Click -|Close.|Reference Source > http://library.thinkquest.org/15384/chem/index.htm Fireworks are usually made out of the following items; an oxidizing agent, a reducing agent, a coloring agent, binders and regulators. These this mixed together are what make up the basic fireworks. Oxidizers  The first thing in a firework is the oxidizing agent. These produce the Oxygen to burn the mixture. Oxidizers are usually nitrates, chlorates or perchlorates. The common oxidizers are nitrates. These are made up of a metal ion and the nitrate ion. I'll use potassium nitrate as an example. Nitrates only give up 1/3 of their oxygen. The next Oxidizers are chlorates are also made up of a metal ion and then the chlorate ion. Chlorates give up all of their oxygen, causing a more spectacular reaction. Unfortunately this also makes the chemicals EXTREMELY explosive. An example of a chlorate giving up its oxygen would look something like this:  Perchlorates have more oxygen in them, but are less likely to explode if you drop them than are chlorates. Again these are made up of a metal ion and then the perchlorate polyatomic ion. An example of a typical perclorate giving up its oxygen would look something like this, (graphic).Reducing Agents  The second elements of fireworks are the reducing agents. The reducing agents burn the oxygen produced by the oxidizers to produce hot gasses. Two examples of reducing agents are Sulfur and Charcoal(carbon). These react with the oxygen to form respectively Sulfur Dioxide and Carbon Dioxide.  Usually two reducing agents are combined. This results in speeding or slowing the reaction. Therefore, the reducing agents are used to control the speed of the reaction. Also, metals are often added to speed the reaction. The finer the powder the faster the reaction. This is because of one of the factors affecting reaction rates, concentration. If you set fire to wheat, it will burn slowly. If you set fire to wheat dust floating in the air, it will explode, this is shown when a grain elevator explodes. Also cornmeal is often used to slow down the reaction. These metals and the cornmeal are the regulators. Binders  The fourth element of fireworks are the binders. Binders hold the mixture in a lump. This lump is a star. In order to form a star, two main elements are used. These two are dextrine dampened by water, or a shellac compound dampened by alcohol. These are rolled and then cut, or the mixture is forced into a paper tube, and pushed out with a dowel. Then the stars are cut as they come out. Reference Source > http://library.thinkquest.org/15384/chem/index.htm_M#]   Anatomy of Fireworks

IMD(국제경영개발대학원)에서 매년 국가 경쟁력을 발표하고 있습니다. 포스텍 도서관에 소장되어 있는 최근 IMD world competitiveness yearbook을 가지고 여러항목 중에서 한국 교육 및 대학교육 경쟁력을 연도별로 살펴보았습니다. 2007년 자료는 아직 입수가 안되어 정확한 2007년 대학교육 경쟁력 순위는 빠졌습니다.2007년 자료가 입수되어 업데이트하였습니다. (2007.7.27)우연인지 모르겠지만 2007년에는 전체 국가경쟁력과 교육경쟁력이 모두 29위로 똑같네요. 교육이 살아야 나라도 사나봅니다.늘상 미국이 국가경쟁력 1위를 차지하지만 중국의 추격도 무섭네요. 관련 미디어 기사 더 보기 한국 국가경쟁력 29위 (서울경제) 교육경쟁력 42→29위 전체순위는 '정체' (한국대학신문) 추가 : IMD의 2007년 세계경쟁력 평가 결과 분석(재경부)

Forbes Korea 최근호에 CEO들이 원하는 15가지 발명(Fifteen Things We Wish Someone Would Invent)이라는 기사가 실렸습니다. 그 15가지는 아래와 같습니다. 이 모든 것들이 발명되면 세상은 어떻게 변할지 궁금하네요. [#M_ 열려라(딸깍) | 닫여라 | 텔러포터 어디서나 터지는 휴대전화 전자종이 집안일 로봇 만능 복합기 두뇌에 이식하는 컴퓨터 칩 버블 자동통역기 값싸고 편리한 담수화기 자동차 자동 항법 장치 물체 검색 엔진 타임머신 자동 체중 감량 벨트 완벽한 시력 교정 회춘약_M#]다른 것들은 대충 알겠는데 '버블'이라는 것이 있네요. '버블'은 공모양의 보호막으로 사람을 따라 움직이며 주변의 소음과 먼지 등의 공해를 막아주는 가상의 발명품을 말한다고 합니다. 하지만 10년 내 실현가능성은 낮다는 평가네요. 이런 '버블'이 발명되면 우리 도서관에 가장 먼저 도입해야겠군요. 여러분은 어떤 발명품을 기다리시나요 ?* Forbes Korea는 포스텍 도서관 구독 매거진입니다.

어제 저녁은 아시안컵 축구 뿐만 아니라 아프가니스탄 무장세력 탈레반(taliban)에 의한 한국인 납치사건 때문에 조마조마한 마음으로 텔레비전을 시청해야만 했습니다. 다행히 시한이 연장되었지만 무사히 우리나라 사람들이 풀려나기만을 기도할 뿐입니다.여러나라에 군대를 파견하고 있는 우리나라는 테러리스트들의 표적이 되고 있습니다. 방학 기간중 선교나 구호활동으로 안전이 보장되지 않은 나라를 방문하는 분들이 주변에 있습니다. 모쪼록 방문국가에 대한 사전정보를 충분히 숙지하시고 여행을 가시길 부탁드립니다. 전에 포스팅 올린 세계 실시간 질병 지도와 함께 아래 소개하는 테러관련 정보도 같이 참고하시기 바랍니다.MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base (TKB)는 전세계의 테러사건과 테러집단 및 그들의 지도자에 관한 종합적인 연구 분석 자료를 제공하오니 참고하시기 바랍니다. 35년간의 테러사건 데이터와 수백개의 테러단체와 지도자에 대한 프로파일 정보를 제공하며 인터렉티브 지도를 통해서 테러 관련 통계정보를 확인하실 수 있습니다. [#M_탈레반(Taliban) 영문정보(클릭)|닫기|Taliban Aliases: Taleban Base of Operation: Afghanistan Founding Philosophy: The Taliban is an infamous organization, having ruled Afghanistan under strict Islamic rule for five years, between 1996 and 2001. The Taliban is also notorious for harboring the international terrorist Usama bin Laden during its rule of Afghanistan. Today, the Taliban has been ousted from power but has re-surfaced as a non-state terrorist entity within Afghanistan. The Taliban first emerged as a significant force in 1994. The group was principally comprised of Afghanistan’s ethnic Pashtun tribesmen, who had found refuge in Pakistan. The refugees studied in Pakistan’s madrassas (religious schools) and received assistance from Pakistan, specifically from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The Taliban’s membership also included Mujahideen veterans who had fought the Soviet Union in the 1980s. In 1994, per the request of the Pakistani government, the Taliban served as a security force for a Pakistani convoy, which aimed to open up trade between Pakistan and Central Asia. The convoy trip would prove to be the first step towards the Taliban’s overthrow of the Afghan government. The Taliban’s initial territorial possession was the city of Kandahar, which it wrested away from a Mujahideen group. The Taliban continued to expand its territorial control, sometimes through armed conflict but also through negotiations and payouts to regional warlords. In 1996, the Taliban took control of Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital city, thus becoming the de facto government of Afghanistan. By the time the Taliban was ousted in late 2001, they would control 95 percent of the country. The Taliban government immediately imposed a strict interpretation of Islamic law throughout Afghanistan. The group’s goal was to establish the most pure Islamic state in the world. One byproduct of this was the restriction on women to either work or go to school. The Taliban also enforced amputations and public executions for violating Islamic law. The Taliban curtailed the flow of information by banning the Internet, television, and radio. The group forced Hindus and other religious minorities to wear symbols that identified them as non-Muslims and forced Hindus to wear veils as all Muslim women were required. There was, of course, a certain amount of resentment created by these restrictions, especially the Taliban’s arrest of foreign aid workers who were assisting the poor Afghani population. However, the Taliban did enact certain reforms that garnered support among the people. First, the Taliban greatly reduced the rampant corruption that had taken hold within the government. Second, the Taliban stabilized Afghanistan, by reducing the internal fighting between warlords and diminishing the warlords’ control of Afghan’s civilian population. The Taliban is perhaps most infamous for providing safe haven to the terrorist leader Usama bin Laden. Not only was bin Laden allowed to roam freely within the country, he also established training camps for legions of future terrorists. The decision to host bin Laden destroyed the Taliban’s chance of attaining international credibility. Only three countries (Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)) recognized the Taliban government. The United Nations did not recognize the government, and in fact, applied multiple sanctions on the Taliban government. Despite the pressure on the Taliban, they continued to rule the country under strict Islamic law and to allow bin Laden safe haven from 1996 to 2001. Following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, which were orchestrated by Usama bin Laden and al-Qaeda, the Taliban’s support of bin Laden could no longer be tolerated. The Taliban was overthrown by an international coalition and by December 22, 2001, the Afghan Interim Authority (AIA) had replaced the Taliban government. Current Goals: Following the Taliban’s ouster in late 2001, the group re-emerged as a non-state terrorist entity. Since 2001, the Taliban has murdered NGO workers, Afghan civilians, government officials, and policemen, among others. _M#]* 정보/이미지 출처 :1. 위키피디아2. TKB