SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Maintaining quantum coherence for quantum information applications

Quantum information technologies have attracted much attention in recent years. Advanced fabrication technologies have made it possible to develop quantum architectures, such as trapped ions, color-defects in crystals (nitrogen-vacancy in diamond), and Rydberg atoms, where quantum information applications can be implemented. At the heart of this growing field stands quantum coherence. Maintaining coherence for longer times enables the realization of richer and more interesting quantum applications, varying from quantum gates for quantum computation, through quantum simulation of classical intractable systems, to quantum sensing schemes for medical applications. Noise, leakage and decay channels constitute the main sources for decoherence, which limit the fidelity of the desired quantum operations. In this project my main goal is to theoretically investigate ways to maintain coherence in the quantum systems mentioned above, while realizing a variety of quantum applications. This will be done using either dynamical decoupling or quantum error correction techniques. A numerical verification of the theoretical proposals will be undertaken using Runge-Kutta simulations of the systems together with the Orenstein-Uhlenbeck noise process. Importantly, I intend to collaborate on the realization of the theoretical proposals with the relevant experimental groups. In this way, I will enrich my scientific knowledge regarding the specific decoherence sources in the different experimental setups, and thus, my theoretical investigation can be adjusted specifically to the experimental needs. Eventually, these experiment-theory collaborations will end up in experimental verification and application of the theoretical proposals, which will have high impact on research within and far beyond physics.
DUAL PUMP HAND CLEANER FOAM DISPENSER

A hand cleaner foam dispenser with a first pump arrangement that discharges a first liquid and first air from the atmosphere through a first foam inducing member into a mixing chamber and a second pump arrangement that discharges a second liquid into the mixing chamber, and in which there is a simultaneous discharge of the first liquid, first air and the second liquid from the mixing chamber through an outlet foam inducing member to produce a foamed product delivered onto a person's hand. Preferably the second pump arrangement may discharge not only the second liquid , but also second air drawn from the atmosphere and discharge the second liquid and the second air through a second foam inducing member into the mixing chamber. A hand cleaner foam dispenser with a first pump arrangement that discharges a first liquid and first air from the atmosphere through a first foam inducing member into a mixing chamber and a second pump arrangement that discharges a second liquid into the mixing chamber, and in which there is a simultaneous discharge of the first liquid, first air and the second liquid from the mixing chamber through an outlet foam inducing member to produce a foamed product delivered onto a person's hand. Preferably the second pump arrangement may discharge not only the second liquid , but also second air drawn from the atmosphere and discharge the second liquid and the second air through a second foam inducing member into the mixing chamber.
La pêche et la construction européenne : l’Espagne, la France et les négociations d’adhésion (1977-1982)

Cet article traite des relations entre la France et l’Espagne en matière de pêche entre 1977 et 1982. Son objectif principal est de déterminer leur influence sur le projet européen, l’analyse étant centrée sur les discussions bilatérales des années 1970 et 1980 entre les deux pays, une période cruciale pour la formation des institutions européennes. Cette contribution, qui s’inscrit dans la lignée des Études européennes , porte à la fois sur les difficultés d’articulation entre les intérêts des États membres de la CEE et sur la transition démocratique espagnole, ce qui l’éloigne de la success story répandue durant des décennies dans l’Europe d’après-guerre. Les négociations sur la pêche avant l’adhésion de l’Espagne, ainsi que celles portant sur l’agriculture, ont fait de la relation entre Paris et Madrid un élément clé du déblocage de l’accord sur la candidature espagnole à l’entrée dans la CEE.
Evaluation and Treatment of Cognitive-Linguistic Deficits in Liver Disease Patients in the Acute Rehabilitative Phase

Liver disease, which can range from mild liver dysfunction to End-Stage Liver Disease (ESLD), is a condition that may have potentially significant implications for cognitive-linguistic function and an individual's ability to participate in activities of daily living (ADLs). This article will outline the multiple, complex, and often interrelated factors that are present in this patient population and contributors to cognitive dysfunction. Pharmacological regimens specific to management of liver disease and their potential to cause cognitive-linguistic dysfunction are discussed. Case examples are included to highlight how the severity of liver disease, medication protocols, and the resulting cognitive impairment may impact an individual's disposition at the time of discharge from the acute rehabilitation setting. Therapy techniques, approaches, and compensatory strategies addressed in the acute rehabilitation environment identified and explained.
Synthesis, characterization, structure and properties of novel biodegradable polyesters

BIODEST (Synthesis, Characterization, Structure and Properties of Novel Biodegradable Polyesters) Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) project aims to strengthen around student and staff exchanges with the aim to improve skills and knowledge of the participating partners and promote collaboration between four European Research organizations: University of the Basque Country (Spain), University of Mons (Belgium), University of Genova (Italy), and University of Warwick (U.K.) and five non-EU Research Organizations: University of Tulane (USA), Chinese Academy of Science (China), Simon Bolivar University (Venezuela), University of Stellenbosch (South Africa), and Yamagata University (Japan). Moreover the non-academic European organization “Ma+D - Waste Valorization Engineering” will collaborate in the networking activities. The project will provide support for the participating research organizations to establish or reinforce long-term research cooperation in the topic of novel biodegradable polyesters through a coordinated joint programme of exchange of researchers for short periods.
Gallium Oxide Field Effect Transistors — Establishing New Frontiers of Power Switching and Radiation-Hard Electronics

Ga 2 O 3 has gained worldwide interests for next-generation power electronics because its large critical field strength stemming from an ultra-wide bandgap promises miniaturized circuits and systems with high conversion efficiency. Intense pursuit of Ga 2 O 3 power devices stimulated by early demonstrations of high-voltage Ga 2 O 3 field effect transistors (FETs) has brought about tremendous advancements in this new technology, whose strong radiation tolerance and high thermal stability also befit harsh-environment applications. In this paper, we review the various types of depletionand enhancement-mode Ga 2 O 3 FETs — which have predominantly been lateral devices — for power switching and radiation-hard electronics. The development of vertical Ga 2 O 3 transistors based on a low-cost, highly-manufacturable ion implantation doping process will also be discussed.
Effects of early- to mid-gestational undernutrition with or without protein supplementation on offspring growth, carcass characteristics, and adipocyte size in beef cattle1

Angus × Gelbvieh cows with 2 to 3 previous pregnancies were used to evaluate effects of maternal nutrient restriction on offspring adipose tissue morphology at standard production endpoints. At 45 d after AI to a single sire, pregnancy was confirmed and cows randomly allotted into groups and fed a control (Con, 100% of NRC recommendations), nutrient-restricted (NR, 70% of Con diet), or nutrient-restricted + protein-supplemented (NRP, 70% of Con + essential AA supply to the small intestine equal to Con) diet. At d 185 of gestation, cows were commingled and received the Con diet thereafter. Bull calves were castrated at 2 mo of age. Calves were weaned at 210 d, backgrounded for 28 d, and then placed in the feedlot for 195 d. Steers and heifers were slaughtered at an average 12th-rib fat thickness of 7.6 mm. Adipose tissue from selected depots was collected for adipocyte size analysis. There was no significant difference in BW or BCS between Con, NRP, and NR cows at d 45 of gestation, which averaged 489.7 ± 17.7 kg and 5.35 ± 0.13, respectively. At d 185 of gestation, Con and NRP groups had similar BW (566.1 ± 14.8 and 550.2 ± 14.8 kg) and BCS (6.34 ± 0.27 and 5.59 ± 0.27), but NR cows exhibited reduced (P < 0.05) BW (517.9 ± 14.8 kg) and BCS (4.81 ± 0.27). Among offspring (steers and heifers) at slaughter, there were no significant differences in BW or organ weights among treatment groups. Yield grade was reduced (P < 0.05) and semitendinosus weight/HCW tended (P = 0.09) to be reduced in NR offspring compared with Con and NRP offspring. Average adipocyte diameter was increased (P < 0.05) in subcutaneous, mesenteric, and omental adipose tissue and tended (P = 0.09) to increase in perirenal adipose tissue in NR compared with Con offspring with NRP offspring adipocyte diameter being either intermediate or similar to Con calves. The adipocyte size alterations observed in NR offspring were confirmed by DNA concentration of the adipose tissue depots. There also was an increased mRNA expression (P < 0.05) of fatty acid transporter 1 in subcutaneous adipose tissue from NR offspring compared with Con and NRP offspring. Nutritional restriction during early and mid gestation increased or tended to increase (P < 0.09) adipocyte diameter in all adipose tissue depots in finished steer and heifer calves.
NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS OF IMPULSIVELY GENERATED ALFVÉN WAVES IN SOLAR MAGNETIC ARCADES

We perform numerical simulations of impulsively generated Alfv\'en waves in an isolated solar arcade, which is gravitationally stratified and magnetically confined. We study numerically the propagation of Alfv\'en waves along such magnetic structure that extends from the lower chromosphere, where the waves are generated, to the solar corona, and analyze influence of the arcade size and width of the initial pulses on the wave propagation and reflection. Our model of the solar atmosphere is constructed by adopting the temperature distribution based on the semi-empirical VAL-C model and specifying the curved magnetic field lines that constitute the asymmetric magnetic arcade. The propagation and reflection of Alfv\'en waves in this arcade is described by 2.5D magnetohydrodynamic equations that are numerically solved by the FLASH code. Our numerical simulations reveal that the Alfv\'en wave amplitude decreases as a result of a partial reflection of Alfv\'en waves in the solar transition region, and that the waves which are not reflected leak through the transition region and reach the solar corona. We also find the decrement of the attenuation time of Alfv\'en waves for wider initial pulses. Moreover, our results show that the propagation of Alfv\'en waves in the arcade is affected by spatial dependence of the Alfv\'en speed, which leads to phase-mixing that is stronger for more curved and larger magnetic arcades. We discuss processes that affect the Alfv\'en wave propagation in an asymmetric solar arcade and conclude that besides phase-mixing in the magnetic field configuration, plasma properties of the arcade and size of the initial pulse as well as structure of the solar transition region all play a vital role in the Alfv\'en wave propagation.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A PROGRAMMABLE COUNTER-TOP ELECTRIC DEHYDRATOR

A system and method directed to a dehydrating device, which may include a dehydrating enclosure and an adapter. The adapter may be operable to couple the dehydrating enclosure to a power unit, which may include a power source disposed inside the power unit, and a control source operable to control the power source. The power unit may be detachably couplable to at least one of the dehydrating enclosure or a cooking enclosure. The power unit and the cooking enclosure may collectively combine into a multi-stage counter-top electric oven. The power unit and the dehydrating enclosure may also collectively combine into a dehydrator. The dehydrating enclosure may include a plurality of stackable dehydrating trays through which dehydrating air is circulated from the power unit.
Integrated devices based on spin-orbit photonics.

In recent years several breakthrough have been achieved in wavefront shaping owing to the technological advances in metasurface fabrication. This has led to the whole new field of planar optics wherein the phase and polarization of the beam can be modified due to the Geometric Phase associated with the inhomogeneous distribution of the individual nanostructures. Several novel devices have been proposed, but all these devices work mainly in the plane-wave approximation, i.e., propagation length is much shorter than the Rayleigh length. However many of the integrated photonic devices, including the fundamental component, a waveguide works at lengths much larger than the Rayleigh length. This Project aims to study novel integrated photonic devices based on spin-orbit interactions in anisotropic materials with an inhomogeneous distribution of optic axis resulting in Pancharatnam-Berry Phase (PBP). Tailoring the PBP it is possible to guide light in the absence of any gradient in refractive index, the latter conventionally employed in standard photonic waveguides. In this Project novel integrated photonic components and devices with new functionalities based on PBP will be developed, e.g, directional couplers, polarization-dependent routers, PBP based resonators, fully exploiting the vectorial nature of light by coupling its spin and angular momenta. The Project will mainly focus on liquid crystals where the optic axis can be easily tailored to obtain the desired transverse patterns. However, other materials like structured photopolymer, structured vertical cavity surface emitting laser will also be considered. In the nonlinear regime light itself writes an inhomogeneous distribution of the optic axis resulting in dynamic integrated devices which will be then polymerized to freeze them permanently. Summarizing, the Project will disclose new scenarios for linear and nonlinear integrated optics and enable light guiding and signal routing in structured anisotropic media.
Innovative leading edge protection system for wind turbine blades

Wind Power has become the most promising technology as source of renewable energy in the World. In 2016, Wind Power installed more than any other form of power generation in Europe (51% of total power capacity installations), overtaking coal as the 2nd largest form of power generation capacity.
Since cost reduction of each kW/h generated by Wind Power industry is one of its strategic targets, the market displays a strong tendency towards bigger wind turbines with longer blades. However, bigger rotor diameters have raised a dramatic problem regarding the durability of the blades which concerns the whole value chain of the wind power industry. Increasing blade lengths means faster linear velocity of the tip of the blade and consequently higher erosion rate of the leading edge of the blade caused by rain, hail or suspended particles.
Although the lifespan of a wind turbine is calculated in 25 years, traditional medium sized wind turbines provided with current protection systems of the leading edges, required complete maintenance tasks due to deterioration of the blades at around year 10. However, recently installed turbines with +100 m diameter rotors showed problems regarding the erosion of the blades at year 2.
In order to solve the erosion problem, Aerox Advanced Polymers SL, a SME specialised in developing solutions for the wind power industry, has developed an innovative leading edge protection (LEP) polymeric coating with particular mechanical and chemical properties which is able to avoid the erosion problem during the whole lifetime of the wind blade.
The LEP4BLADES project aims to accelerate the commercialisation of the coating solution through the scaling-up the manufacturing and application processes, which will also require the improvement of the polymer technology and the product formulation.
Precarização das condições de trabalho e o recurso à justiça do trabalho no foro de Uberlândia

Le lecteur trouvera dans cette thèse une discussion des conditions de travail précaires dans le processus de restructuration et de la réponse de la justice du travail brésilien répondre aux demandes des travailleurs par le biais de la représentation syndicale.Notre objectif est de comprendre comment l'utilisation de la Cour du travail répond aux demandes des travailleurs contre l'offensive actuelle du capitalen particulier face à l'une de ses principales stratégies, la sous-traitance -à la lumière des procès intentés par SINTTEL-MG (Syndicat des travailleurs État des entreprises Minas Gerais télécommunications) contre les sociétés de Grupo Algar, 2009-2016, par le tribunal du travail Forum régional de Uberlândia.Les résultats du sondage montrent et la thèse défendue dans le cadre théorique de l'offensive du capital contemporaine contre la classe ouvrière.Chaque stratégie d'action qui se déploie capital avant ses crises cycliques, la charge la plus blessure tombe sur les travailleurs.Dans le travail structurel à la précarité du capital (subsomption réelle) peut ajouter d'autres formes de précarisation, les contrats temporaires, travail à temps partiel, la réduction de la partie fixe de la rémunération de la main-d'reuvre, l'augmentation des performances de l'action conditionnelle, les objectifs, la réduction les droits du travail, non-respect du droit du travail, la flagellation sur la représentation syndicale des travailleurs, l'externalisation des portions de plus en plus du processus de production, etc.
Microwave oven having a door ventilation system

A microwave oven for use in cooking food having a door and door mounted controls and a cooling system is such door mounted controls is disclosed. The microwave oven having an external enclosure defining an outer cabinet and an oven cavity supported within the external enclosure where the oven cavity has a front access opening. The door is rotatably supported adjacent the external enclosure for selectively closing the access opening. A control unit is mounted within the door and a ventilation cooling path is formed within the door for cooling the control unit mounted with the door. A blower is supported within the external enclosure for directing an air flow toward the door and into the ventilation cooling path. The microwave can further include a housing which is supported within the door for enclosing the control unit and where the housing forms part of the ventilation cooling path. A baffle is disposed within the housing wherein the housing and the baffle direct the air flow initially upwardly and then downwardly to pass along the control unit.
Nanophononic devices: from phonon networks to phonon cqed

Phonons (quanta of vibration) play a major role in many of the physical properties of condensed matter. One of the most striking features of acoustic phonons is their ability to interact with virtually any other excitation in solids. Recent progress in the design, fabrication and control of nanomechanical systems has paved the way to explore new frontiers in the classical and quantum worlds. Devices based on semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) have been recently demonstrated to perform as near-ideal single photon sources, a very promising platform for developing a solid-state quantum network. The phonon engineering, however, remains an unexplored knob in the quantum information toolbox.

The goal of this project is to explore new horizons in nanophononics by developing novel phononic networks with full control on the phonon dynamics, and unprecedented structures capable of acoustically interact with single QDs, bridging the gap between nanophononics and semiconductor QD quantum optics. 

AlGaAs based semiconductor cavities are capable of confining simultaneously photons and phonons. The building blocks of the proposed research are semiconductor pillar microcavities and single QDs deterministically positioned to maximize their interaction with the confined electromagnetic and elastic fields.  To achieve our main goal we set three major objectives: 1) To develop novel one- and three-dimensional optophononic resonators and develop appropriate phononic measuring techniques; 2) To engineer nanophononic networks working in the tens-of-GHz range; and 3) To demonstrate first phonon cavity quantum electrodynamics phenomena for a single artificial atom coupled to a phononic cavity. Shaping the phononic environment opens exciting perspectives for solid state quantum applications, by providing a full control over the main source of decoherence and actually using it as a powerful resource to eventually transfer the quantum information.
Business Economic Renewal to Enhance strAtegic Development and Innovation in Alpine Space

Traditional and mature SMEs represent the economic backbone of the Alps although their structure and mindset dangerously expose them to rapid market changes and financial crises that usually lead to a loss of competitiveness and decreasing growing rates. The Alps are also home of dynamical start-ups with high innovation potentiality but lack of experience and established channels. The AS innovation ecosystem eventually hosts many public and private actors engaged in the business aid with valuable support services that however are often fragmented, redundant, territorial restricted and sealed off to specific fields. BE-READI ALPS aims to impact to this unexploited scenario designing and piloting a living lab for the Alpine ecosystem where mature SMEs might have a “second life”, extending their value chain at AS level by establishing apt partnership with innovation, digital and financial providers. Moreover, the project, that covers 11 Alpine regions, will show that is possible to upscale the AS innovation ecosystem through the work of actors with complementary specialisations, in order to offer a harmonised, innovative and transnational service model (BE-READI Points Toolkit). BE-READI ALPS will work to apply to 500 SMEs a similar approach used to support start-ups: from a comprehensive assessment to the investors pitch preparation, till the matching with partners, like digital start-ups, contributing to the launch of second-life projects (at least 50 projects). The partners will become qualified Points with shared procedures and a sound quality management (Accreditation process for BE-READI points). The 14 Observers representing the Alpine ecosystem will animate Open Tables discussions aiming at launching a shared strategic and operative Roadmap to overcome the current barriers that prevent the AS innovation ecosystem upscale (Strategic Roadmap for AS Competitiveness). Budget: € 1.963.003,75._x000D_
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Information added on 2020-06-01, regarding the mitigation of the effects of COVID-19 (the coronavirus pandemic that started in 2019) (English language only): BE-READI ALPS offers solutions to companies that are facing profound structural changes, as its core goal is to support SMEs in launching "second life" projects. The BE-READI Points accompany entrepreneurs in checking the feasibility of their projects, establishing new partnerships and learning new ways to relaunch business valorising digital tools.