James L. Lauer

• Determination of physical and chemical states of lubricants in concentrated contacts, part 2
• Ellipsometric surface analysis of wear tacks produced by different lubricants
• Emission FTIR analyses of thin microscopic patches of jet fuel residues deposited on heated metal surfaces
• Investigation of PTFE transfer films by infrared emission spectroscopy and phase-locked ellipsometry
• Optical and other property changes of M-50 bearing steel surfaces for different lubricants and additives prior to scuffing
• Polarization modulated ellipsometry
• Surface topographical changes measured by phase-locked interferometry
• Topological reaction rate measurements related to scuffing
• Tribology for Practicing Engineers (Mechanical Engineering (Marcell Dekker))
• Wear reduction in ceramic bearings by surface generated pyrolytic carbon continuously replenished by ethylene gas