Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An 11-bit ENOB, accuracy-programmable, and non-calibrating time-mode SAR ADC

A 10 or 12 bit programmable successive approximation register (SAR) ADC incorporating improved time-domain comparator for bridge stress monitoring systems is presented. Techniques for improving the accuracy of time-domain comparator are presented. The application of these approaches is illustrated using results from an experimental 10 or 12 bit programmable SAR ADC. Prototyped in a 0.18-μm, 6M1P CMOS process, the ADC, at 12 bit, 100 kS/s, achieves a Nyquist signal-to-noise-plus-distortion ratio (SNDR) of 68 dB (11 ENOB), a spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) of 77.48 dB, while dissipating 558 μW from a 1.8-V supply. Its differential nonlinearity (DNL) and integral nonlinearity (INL) are 0.2/−0.74 LSB and +1.27/−0.97 LSB, respectively.
Beginning SharePoint 2013 Development and SharePoint-videos.com Bundle

The Beginning SharePoint 2013 Development and SharePoint-videos.com Bundle represents a unique collaboration between SharePoint content leaders.The bundle features the best-selling Wrox book Beginning SharePoint 2013 Development (978-1118495841) and several complementary beginning SharePoint Development videos from the renowned SharePoint-videos.com. All based on SharePoint 2013, the book and videos addresses the major path forward for the SharePoint platform and outline in a practical way how a new SharePoint developer can get started.Renowned SharePoint spokesman Steve Fox is both the lead author for the book and the videos.About SharePoint-videos.comSharePoint-Videos.com (SPVideos) is focused on empowering information workers in corporate environments with the SharePoint knowledge they need to be successful. Their goal is ensuring sustainable SharePoint adoption through education and support. SPVideos provides the following business solutions:Asif Rehmani has been training and consulting on SharePoint technologies since 2002. He is a SharePoint Server MVP and MCT. He has written SharePoint curricula, several books for Wrox, and dozens of SharePoint articles. He has produced hundreds of video tutorials on SharePoint, many available at Microsoft TechNet, MSDN, Channel 9, Office.com, YouTube and SharePoint-Videos.com. Asif has presented at conferences globally including Microsoft's TechEd, SharePoint Conference, SPTechCon, and SharePoint Connections. His clients include Caltech, Fidelity.com, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Lockheed Martin, Symantec, Autodesk, and Raytheon
First results on proton radiography with nuclear emulsion detectors

We propose an innovative method for proton radiography based on nuclear emulsion film detectors, a technique in which images are obtained by measuring the position and the residual range of protons passing through the patient's body. For this purpose, nuclear emulsion films interleaved with tissue equivalent absorbers can be used to reconstruct proton tracks with very high accuracy. This is performed through a fully automated scanning procedure employing optical microscopy, routinely used in neutrino physics experiments. Proton radiography can be used in proton therapy to obtain direct information on the average tissue density for treatment planning optimization and to perform imaging with very low dose to the patient. The first prototype of a nuclear emulsion based detector has been conceived, constructed and tested with a therapeutic proton beam. The first promising experimental results have been obtained by imaging simple phantoms.
A novel 2.95–3.65 GHz CMOS LC-VCO using tuning curve compensation

This paper presents a new CMOS LC-VCO with a 2.95–3.65 GHz tuning range. The large tuning range is achieved by tuning curve compensation using a novel varactor configuration, which is mainly composed of four accumulation-mode MOS varactors (A-MOS) and two bias voltages. The proposed varactor has the advantages of optimizing quality factor and tuning range simultaneously, linearizing the effective capacitance and thus greatly reducing the amplitude-to-phase modulation (AM-PM) conversion. The circuit is validated by simulations and fabricated in a standard 0.18 μm 1P6M CMOS process. Measured phase noise is lower than –91 dBc at 100 kHz offset from a 3.15 GHz carrier while measured tuning range is 21.5% as the control voltage varies from 0 to 1.8 V. The VCO including buffers consumes 2.8 mA current from a 1.8 V supply.
Comparison of dry-textile electrodes for electrical bioimpedance spectroscopy measurements

Textile Electrodes have been widely studied for biopotentials recordings, specially for monitoring the cardiac activity. Commercially available applications, such as Adistar T-shirt and Textronics Cardioshirt, have proved a good performance for heart rate monitoring and are available worldwide. Textile technology can also be used for Electrical Bioimpedance Spectroscopy measurements enabling home and personalized health monitoring applications however solid ground research about the measurement performance of the electrodes must be done prior to the development of any textile-enabled EBI application. In this work a comparison of the measurement performance of two different types of dry-textile electrodes and manufacturers has been performed against standardized RedDot 3M Ag/AgCl electrolytic electrodes. 4-Electrode, whole body, Ankle-to-Wrist EBI measurements have been taken with the Impedimed spectrometer SFB7 from healthy subjects in the frequency range of 3kHz to 500kHz. Measurements have been taken with dry electrodes at different times to study the influence of the interaction skin-electrode interface on the EBI measurements. The analysis of the obtained complex EBI spectra shows that the measurements performed with textile electrodes produce constant and reliable EBI spectra. Certain deviation can be observed at higher frequencies and the measurements obtained with Textronics and Ag/AgCl electrodes present a better resemblance. Textile technology, if successfully integrated it, may enable the performance of EBI measurements in new scenarios allowing the rising of novel wearable monitoring applications for home and personal care as well as car safety.
Assessing the potential of Southern Caribbean corals for reconstructions of Holocene temperature variability

We present a 40-year long monthly resolved Sr/Ca record from a fossil Diploria strigosa coral from Bonaire (Southern Caribbean Sea) dated with U/Th at 2.35 ka before present (BP). Secondary modifiers of this sea surface temperature (SST) proxy in annually-banded corals such as diagenetic alteration of the skeleton and skeletal growth-rate are investigated. Extensive diagenetic investigations reveal that this fossil coral skeleton is pristine which is further supported by clear annual cycles in the coral Sr/Ca record. No significant correlation between annual growth rate and Sr/Ca is observed, suggesting that the Sr/Ca record is not affected by coral growth. Therefore, we conclude that the observed interannual Sr/Ca variability was influenced by ambient SST variability. Spectral analysis of the annual mean Sr/Ca record reveals a dominant frequency centred at 6–7 years that is not associated with changes of the annual growth rate. The first monthly resolved coral Sr/Ca record from the Southern Caribbean Sea for preindustrial time suggests that fossil corals from Bonaire are suitable tools for reconstructing past SST variability. Coastal deposits on Bonaire provide abundant fossil D. strigosa colonies of Holocene age that can be accurately dated and used to reconstruct climate variability. Comparisons of long monthly resolved Sr/Ca records from multiple fossil corals will provide a mean to estimate seasonality and interannual to interdecadal SST variability of the Southern Caribbean Sea during the Holocene.
Modelling plastic deformation of metals over a wide range of strain rates using irreversible thermodynamics

Based on the theory of irreversible thermodynamics, the present work proposes a dislocation-based model to describe the plastic deformation of FCC metals over wide ranges of strain rates. The stress-strain behaviour and the evolution of the average dislocation density are derived. It is found that there is a transitional strain rate (∼ 104 s-1) over which the phonon drag effects appear, resulting in a significant increase in the flow stress and the average dislocation density. The model is applied to pure Cu deformed at room temperature and at strain rates ranging from 10-5 to 106 s-1 showing good agreement with experimental results.
Predicting Outcome of Live Cricket Match Using Duckworth- Lewis Par Score

Cricket is the second most watched sport in the world after soccer, and enjoys a multi-million dollar industry. There is remarkable interest in simulating cricket and more importantly in predicting the outcome of cricket match which is played in three formats namely test match, one day international and T20 match. The complex rules prevailing in the game, along with the various natural parameters affecting the outcome of a cricket match present significant challenges for accurate prediction. Several diverse parameters, including but not limited to cricketing skills and performances, match venues and even weather conditions can significantly affect the outcome of a game. There are number of research paper on pre-match prediction of cricket match. Many papers on building a prediction model that takes in historical match data as well as the instantaneous state of a match, and predict match results. We know in the cricket match with shorter version match result keep on changing every ball. So, it is important to predict the outcome of the match on every ball. In this paper, I have developed a model that predicts match result on every ball played. Using Duckworth- Lewis formula match outcome will be predicted for live match. For every ball bowled a probability is calculated and probability figure is plotted. For betting industry this model and the probability figure will be very useful for bettor in deciding which team to on and how much to bet.
Fluorine-plasma surface treatment for gate forward leakage current reduction in AlGaN/GaN HEMTs

The gate forward leakage current in AlGaN/GaN high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) is investigated. It is shown that the current which originated from the forward biased Schottky-gate contributed to the gate forward leakage current. Therefore, a fluorine-plasma surface treatment is presented to induce the negative ions into the AlGaN layer which results in a higher metal—semiconductor barrier. Consequently, the gate forward leakage current shrinks. Experimental results confirm that the gate forward leakage current is decreased by one order magnitude lower than that of HEMT device without plasma treatment. In addition, the DC characteristics of the HEMT device with plasma treatment have been studied.
Jump probabilities in the non-Markovian quantum jump method

The dynamics of a non-Markovian open quantum system described by a general time-local master equation is studied. The propagation of the density operator is constructed in terms of two processes: (i) deterministic evolution and (ii) evolution of a probability density functional in the projective Hilbert space. The analysis provides a derivation for the jump probabilities used in the recently developed non-Markovian quantum jump (NMQJ) method (Piilo et al 2008 Phys. Rev. Lett. 100 180402).
Experiments on the reduction of base drag of a blunt trailing edge aerofoil in subsonic flow

It has been pointed out by a number of investigators that aerofoils with blunt trailing edges have many advantages, both structural and aerodynamic, at transonic and supersonic speeds. However, a profile with a blunt trailing edge unfortunately creates a high base drag at subsonic speeds and this could result in the total drag being considerably higher than that for a profile with a sharp trailing edge. This base drag arises due to the periodic vortex shedding from the blunt base which causes low pressures in the wake thus creating the base drag. In order to reduce the base drag of a blunt trailing edge at subsonic speeds, this periodic vortex shedding must be suppressed. This has been achieved by various methods — a splitter plate behind the base, the base bleed, base cavities — and these have shown varying degrees of drag reduction.
Study of the development of the sea breeze and its micro-scale structure at a coastal site using a Multi-Tone Sodar system

The purpose of this paper is to study the development of the coastal flow i.e. its micro-scale characteristics within the surface layer at the sea-land transition and to investigate the development of inland formation of cloudiness during merging of sea/land and valley- mountain breeze regimes. The area is the mountainous southern tip of Italy, about 50 km wide and 300 km long, in the Central Mediterranean Basin. Here, thermal meso-scale circulations and cloud formations on the mountains are pronounced because of their peculiar elongated shape. Upslope flow is very strong, due to the steepness of Apennines, and sea-breeze circulation is supported by the thermally forced meso-scale flows. Here, we present preliminary results from a case study during six consecutive days where sea/land breeze circulation was well developed and discuss the effect on the formation of inland clouds. Sea breeze days are selected by a sodar and surface meteorological station measurements. Cloud development is analyzed by subjective inspection of METEOSAT MSG images in the visible channel. The WRF (Weather Research and Forecasting) model is used to analyze the meteorological situation. The Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate CNR-ISAC in house modular Multi-Tone Sodar system (PC-MTSodar) and the surface meteorological station are installed and operated at a coastal site located at about 300 m from the coastline. Preliminary results show that the methodology is viable to study the development of thermally forced meso-scale circulations over Calabria at micro and large scale and that these circulations can be intense over the peninsula thanks to its peculiar shape. It is shown that the formation of afternoon cumulus clouds, which may result in rainfall, is modulated by synoptic scale conditions. Further development will be a climatic assessment of the role of breezes on local climate.
Signature-change events in emergent spacetimes with anisotropic scaling

We investigate the behaviour of quantum fields coupled to a spacetime geometry exhibiting finite regions of Euclidean (Riemannian) signature. Although from a gravity perspective this situation might seem somewhat far fetched, we will demonstrate its direct physical relevance for an explicitly realizable condensed matter system whose linearized perturbations experience an effective emergent spacetime geometry with externally controllable signature. This effective geometry is intrinsically quantum in origin, and its signature is determined by the details of the microscopic structure. At the level of the effective field theory arising from our condensed matter system we encounter explicit anisotropic scaling in time and space. Here Lorentz symmetry is an emergent symmetry in the infrared. This anisotropic scaling of time and space cures some of the technical problems that arise when working within a canonical quantisation scheme obeying strict Lorentz invariance at all scales, and so is helpful in permitting signature change events to take place.
Analysis of OFF-state and ON-state performance in a silicon-on-insulator power MOSFET with a low-k dielectric trench

A novel silicon-on-insulator (SOI) MOSFET with a variable low-k dielectric trench (LDT MOSFET) is proposed and its performance and characteristics are investigated. The trench in the drift region between drain and source is filled with low-k dielectric to extend the effective drift region. At OFF state, the low-k dielectric trench (LDT) can sustain high voltage and enhance the dielectric field due to the accumulation of ionized charges. At the same time, the vertical dielectric field in the buried oxide can also be enhanced by these ionized charges. Additionally, ON-state analysis of LDT MOSFET demonstrates excellent forward characteristics, such as low gate-to-drain charge density (< 0.6 nC/mm2) and a robust safe operating area (0–84 V).
Peran Agroindustri Hulu dan Hilir dalam Perekonomian dan Distribusi Pendapatan di Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the comparison of roles of the upstream and downstream agroindustries on the economy and income distribution of the Indonesian people. The analyzed economic indicators include output, employment, GDP, exports and imports. The data used in this study were from the Data of Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) as the latest data issued by Central Bureau of Statistics in 2008. The roles of upstream and downstream agroindustries were analyzed using accounting multiplier analysis. In the national economy, downstream agroindustry is more instrumental in the creation of output, added value, and imports while upstream agroindustry has a bigger role in the creation of GDP and exports. In terms of people's income distribution, downstream agroindustry creates a more equitable distribution of income both for domestic agriculture and non-agriculture. Keywords: agroindustry, GDP, income distribution, SAM ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis perbandingan peran agroindustri hulu dan hilir terhadap perekonomian dan distribusi pendapatan masyarakat Indonesia. Indikator ekonomi yang dianalisis adalah output, ketenagakerjaan, PDB, ekspor dan impor. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data Sistem Neraca Sosial Ekonomi tahun 2008 sebagai data SNSE terbaru yang diterbitkan oleh Badan Pusat Statistik. Peran agroindustri hulu dan hilir ini akan dianalisis menggunakan analisis pengganda neraca. Dalam perekonomian nasional, agroindustri hilir lebih berperan dalam penciptaan output, nilai tambah dan impor. Sementara agroindustri hulu lebih berperan dalam penciptaan, PDB dan ekspor. Dari sisi distribusi pendapatan masyarakat, agroindustri hilir menciptakan distribusi pendapatan yang lebih merata baik bagi rumah tangga pertanian maupun non pertanian. Kata kunci: agroindustri, PDB, distribusi pendapatan, SNSE
Fractal dimension and thermodynamic fluctuation properties of IDV light curves

Fractals are a basic tool for phenomenologically describing natural objects having a high degree of temporal or spatial variability. From a physical point of view the fractal properties of natural systems can also be interpreted by using the standard formalism of thermodynamical fluctuations. We introduce and analyze the fractal dimension of the Intra-Day-Variability (IDV) light-curves of BL Lac objects, in the optical, radio and X-ray bands. A general description of the fluctuation spectrum of these systems based on general thermodynamical principles is also proposed. Based on the general fractal properties of a given physical system, we also introduce the predictability index for the IDV light curves. We have explicitly determined the fractal dimension for the R-band observations of five blazars, as well as for the radio band observations of the compact extragalactic radio source J 1128+5925 and of several X-ray sources. Our results show that the fractal dimension of the optical and X-ray observations indicates an almost pure “Brownian noise" (random walk) spectrum, with a very low predictability index, while in the radio band the predictability index is much higher. We have also studied the spectral properties of the IDV light curves and we have shown that their spectral index is very closely correlated with the corresponding fractal dimension.
Analysis of the subthreshold characteristics of vertical tunneling field effect transistors

Subthreshold characteristics of vertical tunneling field effect transistors (VTFETs) with an n+-pocket in the p+-source are studied by simulating the transfer characteristics with a commercial device simulator. Three types of subthreshold characteristics are demonstrated for the device with different pocket thicknesses and doping concentrations. Band diagram analysis shows that such a VTFET can be treated as a gate-controlled tunnel diode connected in series with a conventional n-channel metal—oxide—semiconductor FET. This VTFET can work either as a TFET or an n-MOSFET in the subthreshold region, depending on the turn-on sequence of these two components. To our knowledge, this is the first time such a device model has been used to explain the subthreshold characteristics of this kind of VTFET and the simulation results demonstrate that such a device model is convictive and valid. Our results indicate that the design of the n+ pocket is crucial for such a VTFET in order to achieve ultra-steep turn-on characteristics.
Autologous Platelet Lysate Could Have Role in Enhancing the Fracture Healing in Rabbits

Although bone substitutes supplemented with platelet derived products are widely used in bone regeneration, the role of Platelet lysate needs to be further elucidate in treatment of bone damages. Accordingly, the aim of this animal study was to evaluate the benefits of autologous PL (APL) in fracture healing. Rabbit APL obtained from freeze-thawed platelet suspension and used for treatment of femoral bone damage in 20 rabbits after surgery procedure. Twenty other rabbits with femoral bone damage were assigned to control group which received Phosphate-buffered saline as therapy. ELISA and real-time PCR used for investigation of the secretion and mRNA expression of IL-1, IL‐6, TNF‐α and TGF‐β cytokines, respectively. The mRNA expression of several other related genes including MMP-3, MMP-13, IGF, FGF, VEGF and PDGF was also evaluated in days 0, 15, 30 and 60 which was higher in APL-treated rabbits than that of controls. However, secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines was meaningfully lower than the control group and reduced significantly after two weeks. These observations indicated that factors released from PL and regulation between them could result in bone fracture healing.
Liquid argon scintillation read-out with silicon devices

Silicon photosensors represent a viable alternative to standard photomultipliers in fields such as communications and medical imaging. We explored the interesting possibility of using these sensors in combination with liquid argon (LAr) for astroparticle physics applications such as neutrino, dark matter and double beta decay experiments. In fact, silicon photosensors have detection efficiencies comparable with those of the highest performance PMTs and can be manufactured with high level of radiopurity. In particular within the on-going R&D activity of the SILENT project (Low background and low noise techniques for double beta decay physics funded by ASPERA) a large area SiPM (Silicon PhotoMultiplier - Hamamatsu S11828-3344M - 1.7 cm2 area) has been installed in a LAr scintillation chamber of 0.5 liters volume together with a cryogenic photomultiplier tube (Hamamatsu R11065) used as a reference. The liquid argon chamber has been exposed to many gamma sources of different energies and single photoelectron response and light yield for the SiPM and PMT have been measured and compared. In this contribution the results of the tests, and the ongoing R&D to optimize the SiPM for cryogenic and for ultralow background applications, are reported, as well as the possible application in the GERDA experiment on Double Beta Decay Searches of 76Ge.