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4. Nikon D200

Author

Laing, Gordon

Published
2006

8. The rebirth of cool

Author

Laing, Gordon, Buckman, Bruce, and Cooney, Matthew

Published
2004

9. Dissipation of magnetohydrodynamic waves in the upper solar atmosphere

Author

Laing, Gordon Bremner

Subjects
530.44, Oscillations, Coronal heating
Abstract

The upper solar atmosphere, the corona, is an example of a hot (10₆K), tenuous, structured plasma. This thesis concentrates on two main aspects regarding our understanding of the corona, namely the existence of oscillatory phenomena and their possible connection with explaining the high observed coronal temperatures. The oscillatory phenomena are interpreted in terms of magnetohydrodynamic (mhd) waves and the thesis investigates how the energy of such waves might be converted into heat by the dissipation mechanisms of ion viscosity, electron thermal conduction and radiation in an optically thin atmosphere. An overview of coronal features and the observational evidence for waves are given and coronal heating theories together with dissipative mechanisms are discussed. Detailed calculations of the energy carried by waves in structured media are given showing that the waves can carry sufficient energy to meet the coronal heating requirements provided that the waves are associated with large root-mean-square-velocity amplitudes. The lengths over which ducted waves lose their energy in a weakly dissipative environment for both warm and cold plasmas are calculated. The results show that fast waves with periods 2 - 10 s are likely to dissipate in regions of low magnetic field strength (<15 G), and slow waves that are likely to dissipate have periods in the range 15 - 225 s. Dissipation lengths and rates for waves propagating in slender structures are calculated by two methods. One method considers an isothermal environment; the other considers large Péclet number, and it is found that slow, symmetric waves are likely to dissipate with periods in the range 2 - 80 s and 2 - 38 s, respectively. The final chapter compares the models with each other and with the models in the literature. Period ranges of dissipating and non-dissipating waves are compared with observed waves and it is proposed that waves of 2-10 s might contribute to coronal heating, whilst those waves that might survive dissipation have periods of a few and many tens of seconds.

Published
1996
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11. LAING, GORDON

Author

LAING, GORDON, LAING, GORDON, LAING, GORDON, and LAING, GORDON

Published
2019

20. Take better digital snaps: digital photography is a rewarding pastime but it's frustrating when pictures don't turn out as you imagined. PC World looks at how to set up particular effects and cope with different lighting conditions, and at what to do when either your camera or your photo goes horribly wrong

Author

Laing, Gordon

Abstract

Have you ever felt your camera was plotting against you? You took a photo of a spectacular vista, colourful sunset or fabulous portrait, but your camera saw something completely different. […]

Published
2004

22. Wireless worries

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Wireless networking -- Equipment and supplies, Wireless networking -- Evaluation, Wi-Fi -- Licensing, certification and accreditation, Wi-Fi -- Analysis, Wi-Fi -- Standards
Published
2003

23. Build your own PC part 2: with base components chosen and fitted, PC World now shows you how to install the hard disk, optical drives and multimedia cards, and the operating system. Finally, we'll look at how you can ensure your freshly constructed machine performs at its best

Author

Laing, Gordon

Abstract

LET'S GET ON WITH IT! Building your own PC gives you the chance to create the customised system you've always dreamed of. After all, there's no compromise when you're calling […]

Published
2003

24. Build your own PC part 1: the best way to get the PC you really want--and to learn about its workings into the bargain--is to build one yourself. It might sound daunting but, armed with this component primer and PC World's guidance, you'll be able to create a budget system or a high-end PC that will make you the envy of all

Author

Laing, Gordon

Abstract

LET'S BEGIN! Today's PCs have never been cheaper or easier to buy, so why on earth would you want to build your own? Because buying a new PC is not […]

Published
2003

25. Round-up of wireless devices

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Wi-Fi -- Evaluation, Wireless networking -- Equipment and supplies, Wireless networking -- Evaluation
Published
2003

26. DIY broadband

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Digital Subscriber Line -- Services, Cable modems -- Services, Satellite communications -- Services
Published
2002

28. It's a scan

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Scanning devices -- Product information
Published
2001

29. The state of the art

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Animated films -- Innovations, Computer animation -- History, Special effects (Performing arts) -- Methods
Published
2001

30. Make it snappy! Even if you're not the world's hottest smudge, a bit of technical jiggery-pokery can do wonders for your snaps. Gordon Laing gives you some tips on pepping up your pics. (Workshop Directions)

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Software/hardware leasing, 486-based system, Home computer market, Technology application, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Images, Photographic -- Production processes -- Analysis -- Usage -- Technology application, Image processing -- Analysis -- Usage -- Technology application, Photographs -- Production processes -- Analysis -- Usage -- Technology application, Computers -- Usage -- Production processes, Microcomputers -- Usage -- Production processes
Abstract

Everyone loves taking photos, but let's face it, they don't always turn out as we hope. Sometimes there's a technical hitch, where an incorrect exposure has left you with a […]

Published
2001

31. A Web wonder: you just press a button and your email heads off across the world. We might take the Internet for granted, but how many of us actually know how it works? Gordon Laing puts us in the picture. (Technofile Directions)

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Company business management, Online services, Internet, Online services -- Management, Internet -- Design and construction
Abstract

There can be few people who haven't heard of the Internet, and the joy of email, on-line shopping and Web browsing. The Internet has now truly become ubiquitous in our […]

Published
2001

33. My face is my passport

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Application Programming Interface -- Research, Biometry -- Product development
Published
2001

34. New kit on the block

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Microcomputers -- Maintenance and repair
Published
2001

35. Sharp shooting: with the quality of images, flexibility of use and price of digital cameras improving all the time, Gordon Laing begins our two-part series with a trip round London to explain some of the basics of digital photography. (Workshop Directions)

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Company business management, Digital camera, Technology application, Electronic cameras -- Usage -- Product information -- Technology application, Photography -- Management -- Product information -- Technology application, Camera industry -- Product information -- Technology application
Abstract

Digital cameras have come a long way since they were first introduced just a few years ago. And when they're coupled with modern inkjet printers, it's almost impossible to tell […]

Published
2001

36. Smart connection: many PC users have bought their system with the sole purpose of accessing the Internet. But there are a host of alternative appliances to get you on-line with speed and efficiency. (Technofile Directions)

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Internet access, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Online services, Wireless telephone, Personal digital assistant, Technology application, Internet, Computer industry, Intel-compatible system, K6-based system, Wireless Internet access, Cable television/data services, Digital television, Computer game, Smart phone, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Wireless voice/data device, Home computer market, Computer-based entertainment system, Pocket PC, 680X0-based system, Cellular telephones -- Usage -- Product information -- Services -- Technology application, Online services -- Services -- Product information -- Usage -- Technology application, Smart phones -- Usage -- Services -- Product information -- Technology application, Personal digital assistants -- Usage -- Product information -- Services -- Technology application, Internet access -- Usage -- Product information -- Services -- Technology application, Internet -- Services -- Product information -- Technology application, Microcomputers -- Usage -- Product information -- Services -- Technology application, Computer games -- Product information -- Services -- Usage -- Technology application, Compatible computers -- Usage -- Product information -- Services -- Technology application, Digital television -- Usage -- Product information -- Services -- Technology application, Computer entertainment systems -- Usage -- Product information -- Services -- Technology application, Wireless Internet access -- Services -- Product information -- Technology application, Computer industry -- Product information -- Services -- Technology application
Abstract

The personal computer has never been more popular. No longer is the PC simply a businessman's tool or a techie's toy. Where some were previously put off by budgetary or […]

Published
2001

37. Delving into your BIOS

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
BIOS -- Management, Microcomputers -- Usage, Software -- Management
Published
2001

38. DVD discovery: everyone's talking about a DVD revolution in the home entertainment market, but what is it doing in today's PCs, and what do all those different standards mean? (Technofile Directions)

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
DVD drive, Optical disk drive, Digital video disk, DVD-recordable drive, DVD drives -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Computer peripherals industry -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Digital video disk -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information
Abstract

DVD is beginning to capture the hearts and minds of the consumer population. The movie industry has taken the format to its heart, allowing consumers to choose from a wide […]

Published
2001

39. Board games: the motherboard is your PC's central nervous system, connecting the core components that make it tick. Gordon Laing uncovers its secrets. (Technofile Directions)

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
System design, Motherboard, Intel Corp. -- Product information, Motherboards -- Design and construction -- Product information -- Analysis, System design -- Analysis -- Product information, Systems analysis -- Analysis -- Product information
Abstract

The motherboard is the most important component in your PC next to the CPU (see Technofile, May 2001). It's the backbone of your entire system, into which every other component […]

Published
2001

40. Efficient chips: the CPU is the brain behind every PC, and which one you choose will affect how well your computer works. Gordon Laing examines the inner life of the CPU. (Technofile Directions)

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, History of computing, Microprocessor upgrade, Intel Corp. -- Product development, Central processing units -- Design and construction -- Product development -- Product information, Microprocessors -- Design and construction -- Product development -- Product information, Semiconductor industry -- Product information -- Product development
Abstract

Welcome to the first of our monthly Technofile columns, designed and written to give you a better understanding of the inner workings of your PC. We hope that by combining […]

Published
2001

41. Down to the wire: what will the availability of broadband high-speed Internet access mean to you? Gordon Laing takes a look at how far broadband has come and what it means for the future of the Web. (Broadband E-Shopper)

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
DSL, Company business planning, Broadband Internet, Internet, Fiber transmission equipment, Fiber optics industry -- Planning -- Analysis, Broadband transmission -- Analysis, Fiber optic networks -- Planning -- Analysis, Internet -- Analysis, Digital Subscriber Line -- Analysis
Abstract

Ask anyone what they hate about the Internet, and they'll unanimously complain that it's too slow. Whether you're desperate for that vital piece of information, or want to download music […]

Published
2001

42. Life through a lens: modern-day David Baileys are turning to digital cameras to further their art. Gordon Laing talks you through the technicalities and the best buys. (Guide To Buying Digital Cameras)

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Digital camera, Electronic cameras -- Purchasing -- Product information, Camera industry -- Product information
Abstract

When digital cameras first came on the scene they were little more than digital versions of your average point-and-click. Since then the technology has come on in leaps and bounds […]

Published
2001

43. Quality screening: buying the wrong monitor can place an unnecessary strain on your eyes. Read our monitor guide and make the right choice, by Gordon Laing. (Guide To Buying Monitors)

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
LCD display, Monochrome monitor, Computer peripherals industry -- Product information, Video monitors -- Purchasing -- Product information, Electronic components industry -- Product information, Liquid crystal displays -- Purchasing -- Product information
Abstract

Your monitor is arguably one of the most important components of your computer -- it's certainly the most used. Your processor sits idle half the time, memory only works hard […]

Published
2001

44. Magic motherboards

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Motherboards -- Purchasing
Published
2001

45. Desk savers: there's a new type of PC in town. It's compact, stylish and legacy-free. Gordon Laing takes you on a tour of these all-in-one and thoroughly desirable desktop machines. (All-In-One PCs Systems)

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, System design, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, USB, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Apple iMac (PowerPC-based system) -- Design and construction -- Product information, System design -- Design and construction -- Product information, Systems analysis -- Design and construction -- Product information, Computer industry -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Design and construction -- Product information
Abstract

Backwards compatibility is the foundation of the entire PC industry. Backwards compatibility allows existing software and peripherals to operate on the latest PCs. Backwards compatibility lets us confidently invest in […]

Published
2001

46. The next generation

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Microprocessors -- Innovations, Processor speed -- Evaluation
Published
2001

47. The mighty processor

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Central processing units -- Product information, Chip sets (Computers) -- Innovations, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Product information, Intel Corp. -- Product information, VIA Systems Inc. -- Product information
Published
2000

48. You show me yours

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
Business presentations -- Methods, Presentation software
Published
1999

49. Remote control

Author

Laing, Gordon

Subjects
LapLink Professional (Remote access software), Remote access (Computers) -- Analysis
Published
1999

50. North and South

Author

Dyer, Adele, Fearon, David, Laing, Gordon, Rawlinson, Nik, and Robson, Ian

Subjects
Microcomputers -- Purchasing
Published
1999

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