Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Floquet spectrum and optical behaviors in dynamic Su–Schrieffer–Heeger modeled waveguide array

Floquet topological insulators (FTIs) have been used to study the topological features of a dynamic quantum system within the band structure. However, it is difficult to directly observe the dynamic modulation of band structures in FTIs. Here, we implement the dynamic Su–Schrieffer–Heeger model in periodically curved waveguides to explore new behaviors in FTIs using light field evolutions. Changing the driving frequency produces near-field evolutions of light in the high-frequency curved waveguide array that are equivalent to the behaviors in straight arrays. Furthermore, at modest driving frequencies, the field evolutions in the system show boundary propagation, which are related to topological edge modes. Finally, we believe curved waveguides enable profound possibilities for the further development of Floquet engineering in periodically driven systems, which ranges from condensed matter physics to photonics.
Physiotherapy for painful and hypomobile hip joints. Theoretical considerations and a trial comparing standard to forceful manual traction mobilization

6 Abbreviations and definitions . 7 1 Theoretical basis. 8 Problem. 8 1.01 Hip area . 8 1.02 Defining hip osteoarthritis. 9 1.03 Diagnostics . 10 1.04 Prognosis . 11 1.05 Epidemiology . 12 1.06 Aetiology and pathophysiology. 14 1.07 Health and social impacts. 16 Treatment by physiotherapy . 17 1.08 Patient information . 17 1.09 Exercises . 18 1.10 Continuous passive motion . 18 1.11 Manual therapy. 18 2 Aims and hypothesis . 20 3 Paper. 21 4 Extended discussion . 51 Methods . 51 4.01 Design . 51 4.02 Subjects . 51 4.03 Methodological quality . 52 4.04 Intervention . 53 4.05 Outcome measures . 53 4.06 Data analyses. 55 4.07 Ethics . 56 Results. 56 4.08 Manual therapy mechanism. 56 4.09 Exercise comparisons . 57
Feedback active coatings based on incorporated nanocontainers

Development of a new generation of multifunctional coatings, which will possess not only passive functionality but also active and rapid feedback activity in response to changes in the local environment, is a key technology for fabrication of future high-tech products and functional surfaces. These new multifunctional coatings should combine passive components inherited from “classical” coatings (barrier layers) and active components, which provide fast responses of the coating properties to changes occurring either in the passive matrix of multifunctional coatings (e.g., cracks, local pH change) or in the local environment surrounding the coating (temperature, humidity). The coatings should also have several functionalities (e.g., antifriction, antifungal, and anticorrosion) exhibiting synergistic effects.
Stark spectroscopy on the LH2 complex from Rhodobacter sphaeroides strain G1C;frequency and temperature dependence

Electroabsorption (Stark effect) spectroscopy using dual-phase lock-in detection was applied to the B850 absorption band of the peripheral antenna (LH2) complex from the purple non-sulfur bacterium Rhodobacter sphaeroides strain G1C. Electroabsorption signals due to the electrostatic interaction between pigments and surrounding apoproteins were clearly detected from the phase-retarded signal. The temperature and frequency dependence of the phase-retarded signal were used to gain insights on the dynamics of the pigment−protein interactions.
Analysis of substance phase and element composition by means of the atomic and molecular resonance under x-ray and laser excitation

Resonance of x-ray radiation is realized in the situation when coincide of the energy of the primary quant and the energy of the x-ray level of the excited atom is taking place. As the beam of primary quant as well as atom electron shell has some energy width in the resulting spectra in addition to the resonance fluorescence spectra appears the fluorescence emission and Raman scattered spectra. Additionally in the resulting spectra are present the lines of coherent and incoherent scattered primary radiation.
Mokėjimo sistema LITAS: dabartis ir perspektyva

Pastaruosius kelis dešimtmečius pastebima finansų rinkų plėtra. Šią plėtrą labiausiai lėmė technologijų raida, finansų rinkų reglamentavimo panaikinimas ir naujų finansinių instrumentų atsiradimas. Finansų rinkų plėtra lemia mokėjimo sandorių tarp šalių ir šalies viduje skaičiaus didėjimą. Todėl reikėtų pamąstyti apie mokėjimo sistemas, jų veiklos efektyvumą lemiančius veiksnius, nes šiandienos finansų pasaulis yra neisivaizduojamas be efektyviai ir sklandžiai veikiančios mokėjimo sistemos. Straipsnio tikslas išanalizuoti mokėjimo sistemos LITAS svarbą tarpbankiniams atsiskaitymams ir numatyti veiklos tobulinimo kryptis. Naudoti metodai: statistinė analizė ir apibendrinimai, SSGG ir lyginamoji analizė. Pagrindiniai žodžiai: mokėjimo sistemos, mokėjimo sistema LITAS, bankininkystės sektorius.
Response of urinary and plasma purine derivatives to various rates and infusion patterns of purines in sheep nourished by intragastric infusion

The effects of exogenous purine supply on plasma concentration and urinary excretion of purine derivatives (PD), which include allantoin, uric acid, xanthine and hypoxanthine, were studied. Five sheep, totally nourished by intragastric infusion of volatile fatty acids and casein, were given an abomasal infusion of a mixture of adenosine and guanosine at three levels (5·0, 10·0 and 20·0 mmol/day) each in four infusion patterns (as one, two, or four 3-h infusion periods per day or infused continuously, P1 to P4 respectively). Urine was collected hourly over 24 h, and plasma samples were collected hourly for 7 h from the start of purine infusion. Both the plasma concentration of PD and its urinary excretion changed rapidly in response to the start and termination of purine infusion with a lag time of 2–3 h. Individual sheep differed considerably in the relative proportions of the different purine derivatives in the urine. The endogenous urinary PD excretion averaged 176 (±S.E. 28) μmol/kg W0·75 per day. Daily PD excretion in urine increased with the amount of purine infusion, but at each level the output decreased significantly in a gradient from P1 to P4. The response of total PD excretion (Y, mmol/day) to daily purine input (X, mmol/day) was predictable and followed the equation: Y=0·81 (±0·02)X+3·07(±0·81) × (u e−0·27X/u +1−u), where u is the duration over which the daily input was infused expressed as a proportion of 24 h. The recovery of the infused purines averaged 81%. When the infusion was given continuously, plasma PD concentration was relatively stable and was linearly correlated with the purine entry rate and daily PD excretion in the urine. The estimated glomerular filtration rate was 150 (±S.E. 16) litres/day and the estimated tubular transport maximum was 2·6 (±S.E. 1·3) mmol/day. It is concluded that due to the rapidity in the response of plasma and urinary PD to changes in the exogenous purine supply, spot measurements of PD in urine or plasma can be of no value for the estimation of exogenous purine uptake unless the purine supply is relatively constant throughout the day. Daily PD excretion in urine related to the exogenous purine uptake in a predictable and reproduceable manner and provides a reliable index for the estimation of the exogenous purine uptake.
A low-bandgap semiconducting polymer for photovoltaic devices and infrared emitting diodes

A novel low-bandgap conjugated polymer (PTPTB, E-g = similar to1.6 eV), consisting of alternating electron-rich N-dodecyl-2,5-bis(2'-thienyl)pyrrole (TPT) and electron-deficient 2,1,3-benzothiadiazole (B) units, is introduced for thin-film optoelectronic devices working in the near infrared (NIR). Bulk heterojunction photovoltaic cells from solid-state composite films of PTPTB with the soluble fullerene derivative [6,6]-phenyl C-61 butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) as an active layer shows promising power conversion efficiencies up to 1% under AM1.5 illumination. Furthermore, electroluminescent devices (light-emitting diodes) from thin films of pristine PTPTB show near infrared emission peaking at 800 nm with a turn on voltage below 4 V. The electroluminescence can be significantly enhanced by sensitization of this material with a wide bandgap material such as the poly(p-phenylene vinylene) derivative MDMO-PPV.
Solving the radial Schrödinger equation by using cubic‐spline basis functions

This paper demonstrates the use of piecewise continuous (class C2) polynomial basis functions (B splines or hill functions) in solving the l=0 radial Schrodinger equation, with examples of scattering from Eckart, exponential, and static hydrogen potentials, and eigenvalues for Coulomb, harmonic oscillator, and Morse potentials. Simple nonlinear placement of spline centroids can improve accuracy by orders of magnitude. Comparisons demonstrate the greater accuracy of the Galerkin method, compared with collocation, simple finite difference, and Numerov methods.
MIRACLE OF ZAMZAM WATER: THE EFFECT ON HUMAN ENDOMETRIAL AQUAPORIN

Introduction: Zamzam water is unique in its natural characteristics; zamzam water has special optical parameters that are different from those of bottled drinking and distilled water. The Aquaporin (AQP) are a family of (small 25-34 kDa) that facilitate rapid passive movement of water the aim of this work is to study the effect of zamzam water on endometrial expression of aquaporin. Material and methods: 50 healthy fertile women divided into 2 groups, group I (n=25) intake of 500-750 c.c of zamzam water for one month, and group II (n=25) intake of tape water, at the time of insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device endometrial biopsy was taken and immunohistochemistry for detection of AQP2, AQP3, AQP4, AQP7, AQP8, AQP9, AQP10, were done. Results: statistically significant increase in endometrial AQP2, AQP3, AQP4 in zamzam water drinking group (group I) P<0.05. Expression of new Aquaporin in group I AQP 7, AQP 9, AQP 10 in zamzam water drinking group. Conclusion: One of the miracle zamzam water is expression of a new aquaporine and increase of already expressed aquaporine.
Prediction of a {1122} hcp stacking fault using a modified generalized stacking-fault calculation

Abstract We present a new approach for calculating generalized stacking-fault energies, which allows for in-plane relaxation of atoms. When applied to the {112} slip plane in hcp materials, our approach predicts that a stable stacking fault occurs, associated with a slip of 1/6 (11 ) [tbnd] ½ (c + a). This is consistent with the edge dislocation with b = (c + a) breaking into two partial dislocations, each with b = 1/2 (c + a), observed in previous simulations of the dislocation cores. The resulting generalized stacking-fault energy profile may be useful in understanding the competition between {112} (11 ) twinning (observed in Zr and Ti) and the related slip mode, observed in Mg, Co and Zn.
A theoretical study on bonding and energy aspects of and [LnL3 · H2O]3+ complexes (Ln = La, Eu, Gd, L · u; L = β-diketone, β-dithioketone, β-diphosphine oxide)

The interaction of Ln3+ cations (La3+, Eu3+, Gd3+ and Lu3+) with bidentate model ligands L (L = β-diketone (β-CO), β-thiodiketone (β-CS) and β-phosphine oxide (β-PO)) has been investigated using density functional theory (DFT/B3PW91) and the MP2 method. The metal–ligand bonds have been investigated with the help of the quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) and an energy decomposition analysis. On the basis of the QTAIM results, it can be concluded that, although being mainly ionic, the Ln–L bond can present donation and back-donation that can be assessed separately. Moreover, there is a little more S to Ln sigma donation than O to Ln sigma donation and the donation interaction increases in the order β-CO < β-PO < β-CS. The role of water molecule coordination is also investigated by a comparison of the and [LnL3 H2O]3+ complexes. The mean Ln L distances increase slightly from to [LnL3 H2O]3+. Both the B3PW91 and MP2 methods reveal that the addition of a water molecule to complexes leads to a marked decrease in the Ln L interaction energies due to the additional charge donation of the water molecule towards Ln and the increased steric crowding around the cation.
Hybrid integral equation/Monte Carlo approach to complexation thermodynamics

A new method for the rapid calculation of complexation free energy surfaces (FES) in solution is presented. The Monte Carlo (MC) simulation technique for solute−solute statistics is combined with the reference interaction site model (RISM) integral equation theory for solute−solvent and pure solvent statistics. Statistical-mechanical perturbation theory is used to determine complexation potentials of mean force and, from these, standard free energies of binding. The hybrid RISM/MC method is applied to calculate the selectivity of rigid 18-crown-6 for alkali metal ions in liquid methanol and acetonitrile. A full atom model of the host in its D3h conformation is used for the calculations. The difference of binding free energies between the various ions is found to be in excellent agreement with the experimental data in the case of methanol, less accurate for acetonitrile. Additional information about the structure of the FES is extracted by scanning its topography. Two-dimensional slices through the FES are.
Improved FOC of IPMSM using Finite-state Model Predictive Current Control for EV

– Interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) is most commonly used in the automotive industry as a traction motor for electric vehicle (EV). In electric vehicle, the torque output rapidly changes according to the operation of the accelerator and the braking of the driver. The transient torques are thus generated very frequently in accordance with the variable speed control of the driver. Therefore, in this paper, a method for improving the torque response in the transient states of IPMSM is proposed. In order to complement the disadvantages of the conventional PI current controller in the field oriented control (FOC), the finite-state model predictive current control and 2D-LUT is applied to improve the torque response at the torque transient period. Simulation and experiment results are given to verify the reliability of the proposed method.
Encapsulation of lanthanide ions in calixarene receptors. A strongly luminescent terbium(3+) complex

Complexes in which the Eu3+, Tb3+, and Gd3+ ions are encapsulated in the p-t-butylcalix[4]arene-tetra-acetamide ligand, (1) have been synthesized and their photophysical properties investigated; the Tb3+ complex exhibits a high luminescence quantum yield (0.2) and a long luminescence lifetime (1.5 ms) upon ligand excitation in aqueous solution.
Indolizine‐Based Donors as Organic Sensitizer Components for Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells

Strong electron‐donating functionality is desirable for many organic donor‐π‐bridge‐acceptor (D‐π‐A) dyes. Strategies for increasing the electron‐donating strength of common nitrogen‐based donors include planarization of nitrogen substituents and the use of low resonance‐stabilized energy aromatic ring‐substituted nitrogen atoms. Organic donor motifs based on the planar nitrogen containing heterocycle indolizine are synthesized and incorporated into dye‐sensitized solar cell (DSC) sensitizers. Resonance active substitutions at several positions on indolizine in conjugation with the D‐π‐A π‐system are examined computationally and experimentally. The indolizine‐based donors are observed to contribute electron density with strengths greater than triarylamines and diarylamines, as evidenced by UV/Vis, IR absorptions, and oxidation potential measurements. Fluorescence lifetime studies in solution and on TiO2 yield insights in understanding the performance of indolizine‐based dyes in DSC devices.
Longitudinal distribution of plasma density in the low-pressure glow discharge with transverse magnetic field

A one-dimensional model for the low-pressure glow discharge in a transverse magnetic field is presented. Longitudinal confinement of electrons in the model is provided by a transverse magnetic field. The ion mean free path and ion gyro radius are assumed greater than the distance between the anode and the cathode, thus the influences of the magnetic field and collisions on movement of ions can be neglected. Based on these assumptions it is shown that existence of the self-maintained glow discharge without the cathode fall is possible. The numerical results for the case of a glow discharge in 1 mTorr argon gas are presented and discussed in order to investigate the dependencies of plasma parameters on the values of magnetic field. The condition under which the cathode fall in a glow discharge with a transverse magnetic field would disappear is also discussed for the case when the anode-cathode distance is much greater than the ion mean free path.
Water Productivity, Yield, and Berry Composition in Sustained versus Regulated Deficit Irrigation of Merlot Grapevines

The winegrape cultivar Merlot (Vitis vinifera L.) was irrigated over eight growing seasons at three severities of sustained deficit irrigation (SDI): a standard (STD) amount that provided 90% of estimated crop evapotranspiration (ETc) and 70 or 35% of the standard amount (STD70, STD35) or by a regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) regime that provided the STD35 amount preveraison and the STD70 from veraison until harvest. This work discusses data collected during the final three seasons. Vines under STD irrigation had the greatest proportion of large berries (~1.2 g size category), and large berries, regardless of irrigation regime, had lower concentrations of soluble solids and anthocyanins and higher anthocyanin content per berry than small berries (~0.6 g size category). In berries of similar size, the concentration of soluble solids and the anthocyanin content per berry were higher under RDI than under STD or STD35 and were similar under RDI and STD70. As irrigation amount under SDI decreased 62% from STD to STD35, yield, berry weight, and pruning weight decreased (44, 24, and 55%, respectively) and water productivity increased (24%). The STD70 treatment produced the greatest quantity of fruit with desirable berry composition. Seasonal water use was 15% less under RDI than under STD70; however, the water productivity of both treatments was similar due to reduced berry size and yield under RDI relative to STD70. The RDI regime provides an irrigation option for producing fruit of desirable composition when water conservation necessitates acceptance of a reduction in yield.
Reflectance of topologically disordered photonic-crystal films

Periodicity implies the creation of discretely diffracted beams while various departures from periodicity lead to broadened scattering angles. This effect is investigated for disturbed lattices exhibiting randomly varying periods. In the Born approximation, the diffused reflection is shown to be related to a pair correlation function constructed from the distribution of the film scattering power. The technique is first applied to a natural photonic crystal found on the ventral side of the wings of the butterfly Cyanophrys remus, where scanning electron microscopy reveals the formation of polycrystalline photonic structures. Second, the disorder in the distribution of the cross-ribs on the scales another butterfly, Lycaena virgaureae, is investigated. The irregular arrangement of scatterers found in chitin structure of this insect produces light reflection in the long-wavelength part of the visible range, with a quite unusual broad directionality. The use of the pair correlation function allows to propose estimates of the diffusive spreading in these very different systems.
Modelling day-time concentrations of biogenic volatile organic compounds in a boreal forest canopy

Abstract. Three different models for day-time atmospheric methanol, acetaldehyde, acetone, isoprene and monoterpene concentrations were developed using measurements above a boreal forest stand in Southern Finland in 2006–2007 and tested against an independent dataset from the same forest measured in summer 2008. The models were based on the exponential relationship between air temperature and the concentration of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOC). Our first model for BVOC concentrations was a simple exponential function of air temperature (T-model). The T-model could explain 27–66% of the variation of all the compounds, but it failed to catch the extremely high concentration peaks observed in summer. To improve the temperature model we developed two other models. The second model, a Temperature-State of Development- model (T-S model), included two explaining variables: air temperature and the seasonal photosynthetic efficiency. This model performed slightly better compared to the T-model for both datasets and increased the fraction of variation explained to 29–69%, but it still could not explain the high concentration peaks. To explain those we modified the T-S model to include environmental triggers that could increase the concentrations momentarily. The triggers that improved the model most were high photosynthetically active photon flux density (PPDF) compared to the seasonally available radiation and high ozone concentration. The Trigger model described the peak concentrations somewhat better than T or T-S model, thus the level of explanation was improved and was 30–71%. This study shows the importance to include seasonal variations in photosynthetic efficiency when modeling BVOC concentrations and presents the idea of a trigger model for explaining high peak concentrations of BVOCs. Our study suggests that when developing a trigger type modelfurther the model and the triggers should be more compounds-specific.
Formation of multilayer films for gas sensing by in situ thermophoretic deposition of nanoparticles from aerosol phase

Dry aerosol synthesis applying the flame spray pyrolysis was used to manufacture and directly (in situ) deposit tin dioxide nanoparticles on sensor substrates. For the first time this technique was used to synthesize a combination of two porous layers for gas-sensor fabrication. Two different sensing layers were deposited on ceramic substrates, i.e., pure tin dioxide and palladium-doped tin dioxide. The top layer was a palladium-doped alumina as a filter. The fabricated sensors were tested with methane, CO, and ethanol. In the case of CH_4, the pure tin dioxide sensor with the Pd/Al_2O_3 filter showed higher sensor signals and improved selectivity with respect to water vapor compared to single tin dioxide films. At temperatures up to 250 °C the Pd doping of the tin dioxide strongly increased the sensitivity to all gases. At higher temperatures the sensor signal significantly decreased for the Pd/SnO_2 sensor with a Pd/Al_2O_3 filter, indicating high catalytic activity.
Efficient Inverse Modeling Using Probabilistic Sensitivity Analysis with Gradual Deformation Algorithm

Abstract One of the challenging topics in inverse modeling is numerical efficiency and efficient optimization algorithms have been researched. In optimization algorithms, we need efficient perturbations to find a global minimum. Geostatistical methods combined with perturbation have an important role in generating input parameter fields. However, in cases where the given static sample data are not pertinent considering dynamic data, it is difficult to find a global minimum in the inverse modeling. To overcome this problem, we propose the concept of probabilistic sensitivity analysis. From the sensitivity analysis, cumulative probability distribution functions, which are used as indicators of perturbations, are constructed. Then, they are used for field generations in the gradual deformation method. By enforcing the restart of the optimization process at a local minimum state, the inverse modeling becomes stable and efficient. From the applications using various synthetic reservoirs, the proposed scheme works even in cases where reservoirs have hidden abnormal permeability values, which are not represented by sampling data.