Numerical curve fitting of glow peaks, using a computer, is shown to be more objective and accurate than the existing graphical curve fitting method in evaluating trap activation energies. Besides using the numerical curve fitting method for glow peaks of first-order kinetics, the method is extended to the case of second-order thermoluminescence or thermally stimulated current peaks. The method was checked both for numerically generated peaks and experimental thermoluminescence curves of NaCl and ZnS : Er3+ samples. The results are in good agreement with the given values of activation energies in the former case and values calculated by other means in the latter.

A method of extracting information about trapping levels in crystals by numerical curve fitting, known for first-and second-order kinetics curves, has now been extended to general-order kinetics glow peaks. This generalized method, suitable for use by digital computer, enables the evaluation of the activation energy as well as the kinetics order. The method has been used on thermoluminescence peaks of SrFz : Tb crystals. The results are compared with activation energies and kinetics orders found by other methods.

College students form a significant portion of all couples that are engaging in long-distance romantic relationships. The physical separation has made maintaining Long-Distance Romantic Relationships especially difficult for college couples. In order to provide design solutions to help college couples in Long-Distance Romantic Relationships better overcome challenges in their relationships, this paper concludes through surveys that the most pressing issue facing Long-Distance Romantic Relationships is feeling and understanding their significant other's emotions. Based on the unique offerings of Virtual Reality (VR) technologies and the limitations of existing social VR technologies, the author proposes the design solution of a virtual HOME that emphasizes co-presence, empathy promotion, and collaborative activities.