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Semi-microscopic Analysis of 20Ne +130Te Elastic and Inelastic Scattering at 15.3A MeV
Authors: hemmdan amal , Behairy Kassem Omar , Anwar Muhammad , Hassanain Mahmoud 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The new measured data of elastic and inelastic 20Ne+130Te scattering at energy 15.3A MeV have been analyzed in framework of the nuclear optical potential. Three types of semi-microscopic potentials are used; the real is calculated by a double folding model in conjunction with the conventional phenomenological Woods-Saxon (WS) potential for the imaginary part. Two real cluster models were constructed using the cluster structure of 20Ne nucleus as 5 and +16O. The real of the third potential was generated using a CDM3Y6 interaction that employed for comparison. Three excited energies to the superposition of the projectile and target states, ground-state (Quasi), 1,6 and 2.5 MeV are investigated by deformed potentials. The contributions of these states were calculated using a one-step distorted wave Born approximation (DWBA) and coupled Channels (CCs) approaches. Successful calculations and results using semi-microscopic potentials in simple one-channel and CCs are obtained. The values of cross section and volume integrals require more contributions to enable more comparisons regarding this project.
Three-Nucleon Correlations in Light Nuclei Yields Ratios from AMPT Model for QCD Critical Point Investigation
Authors: Yu Ning , Zhang Zuman , Xu Hongge , Zhu Zhong 
Published: November 2024

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This research use the AMPT model in Au+Au collisions to study the influence of the three nucleons correlation $C_{n^2p}$ on the light nuclei yield ratios. It is found that neglecting $C_{n^2p}$ leads to an overestimated relative neutron density fluctuation extraction. Including $C_{n^2p}$ will enhances the agreement with experimental results with higher yield ratios, yet it does not change the energy dependence of the yield ratio. Since there is no first-order phase transition or critical physics in the AMPT model, our work fails to reproduce the experimental energy-dependent peak around $\sqrt{s_\text{NN}}= $20-30 GeV. Our work might offer a baseline for investigating critical physics phenomena using the light nuclei production as a probe.
Real-time plasma boundary shape reconstruction using visible camera on EAST tokamak
Authors: Chen Ming , Zhang Qirui , Guo Bihao , Yang Jianhua , Chen Dalong , Huang Yao , Shen Biao 
Published: November 2024

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Accurate plasma shape reconstruction is crucial for the stable operation of tokamak devices. In this study, a plasma optical boundary reconstruction system is constructed on the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), and real-time shape reconstruction based on an optical method is realized for the first time on EAST. First, a boundary extraction algorithm based on gray features is designed to extract the optical boundary from plasma optical images. Then, to reconstruct the optical boundary in the tokamak coordinate system, a camera calibration algorithm is developed based on feature point matching, and a coordinate mapping algorithm is designed based on plasma geometric features. Then, the system reconstructs the plasma boundary shape based on images acquired by a camera. Finally, the system is deployed in real-time on EAST, and its reconstruction rate meets the requirement of the EAST plasma shape control system. This study validates the feasibility of using an optical boundary shape reconstruction method on a tokamak device for real-time plasma shape reconstruction, providing a new shape reconstruction approach during steady-state discharge in future fusion devices.
Single-qubit gates designed by means of the Madelung picture
Authors: Bonilla–Licea Moise , Bonilla Estrada Moisés 
Published: November 2024

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In this work the Madelung picture is applied to the single qubit systems. The projective aspect of the Madelung quantities and the polar expression of the components of the quantum state allow one to obtain a general dynamical system of equations. Even though this dynamical system of equations is nonlinear, it offers the advantage of designing single quibt gates in a straightforward manner. It only requires the specification of the initial and final points on the Bloch sphere, as well as the gate operation time. This application of the Madelung picture is particularily illustrated for the nuclear magnetic resonance processor case. It turns the problem of specifying the magnetic fields into a simpler problem of substitution.
Symmetries and singular behaviors with Bohmian trajectories
Authors: Sanz Ángel S. 
Published: November 2024

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Quantum mechanics is able to predict challenging behaviors even in the simplest physical scenarios. These behaviors are possible because of the important dynamical role that phase plays in the evolution of quantum systems, and are very similar, on the other hand, to effects observable in analogous optical systems. This work focuses on how Bohmian mechanics proves to be a rather convenient theoretical framework to analyze phase-based phenomena, since the phase constitutes the central element in this hydrodynamical formulation of quantum mechanics. More specifically, it allows us to understand how spatial phase variations give rise to velocity fields that eventually rule the dynamical behavior of quantum systems, and that, when integrated in time locally (i.e., taking into account specific positions), they provide us with a neat local (point by point) description of the system evolution in the configuration space. Indeed, it will also be seen that this idea transcends the quantum realm and can be profitably used to describe the behavior of optical analogs with rather singular behaviors. With this purpose, two interesting phenomena that take place in free space are considered, namely, the self-acceleration and shape-invariance of Airy beams, and spontaneous self-focusing.
Reliability of BGA solder joints using nanoindentation
Authors: Cao Jie , Lan Xin , Cui Xiao , Shi Zhirun , Xin Gongming , Cheng Yong 
Published: November 2024

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The reliability of electronic packaging primarily relies on the thermomechanical properties of solder joints. In the study of solder joint reliability, it is crucial to establish accurate constitutive equations. The parameters required by the constitutive equations are typically derived from uniaxial tensile experiments conducted on bulk solder specimens. To limit the size effects of Sn-Ag-Cu (SAC) solder, a method based on high-temperature nanoindentation creep data of actual SAC solder joints is proposed to extract the parameters of the Anand constitutive equations. Additionally, finite element analysis (FEA) is employed to simulate the stress response of ball grid array (BGA) packaging components under thermal cycling loads. The study reveals that the maximum equivalent stress and variation range of the stress in BGA solder joints based on constitutive equations using nanoindentation (CEUN) are greater than those based on constitutive equations using uniaxial tension (CEUUT). This study indicates that the actual working life of solder joints may be lower than the predicted results based on traditional CEUUT method.
Analysis of interlaminar fracture toughness and the mechanical properties of composite cylinders
Authors: Jia Liwei , Li Wusheng , Kang Yongsheng , Han Zhenyu 
Published: November 2024

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This paper investigates the interlayer fracture toughness and mechanical properties of composite material cylinders specifically designed for the nuclear industry. Firstly, the corresponding relationship between type one interlayer cracking and load in composite materials is obtained through double cantilever beam (DCB) tests. And it calculates the Type one fracture toughness of the material based on the G1C calculation formula. Secondly, this paper designs an ENF experimental system. The correspondence between the propagation length of Type two interlayer cracks and load is tested through three-point bending (ENF) tests, and the Type two fracture toughness of the material is obtained based on the GIIC calculation formula. Finally, this paper establishes a finite element model of composite material structures. It substitutes the Type one fracture toughness and Type two fracture toughness obtained from previous experiments into the material constitutive model parameters. Then, it analysed the stress distribution of composite material cylinders specifically designed for the nuclear industry under centrifugal load at ultra-high speeds. This paper can provide a theoretical basis for the interlayer performance design and evaluation of the structure.
Effect of plasticizer and filler on the mechanical and thermal properties of carboxymethyl cellulose films from corn husk
Authors: Tianmee Tidarat , Ratanakamnuan Usarat , Namwong Prachaya 
Published: November 2024

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In this study, microcrystalline cellulose was extracted from corn husk by a pretreatment process using a sodium hydroxide solution to remove lignin. A hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydroxide solution are then used in the bleaching process, and hydrolysis with sulfuric acid is performed. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) was then synthesized using monochloroacetic acid as a modifier. FTIR analysis confirmed that the microcrystalline cellulose from corn husk had undergone carboxymethylation. Subsequently, carboxymethyl cellulose films were fabricated utilizing the solvent casting method. The study investigated the influence of different additive types (glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, and calcium carbonate) and additive concentrations (0-20% (w/w) based on CMC content) on the mechanical and thermal characteristics of the CMC films. It was observed that the tensile strength and Young’s modulus of the CMC film decreased with higher plasticizer content, whereas the elongation at break increased with increasing plasticizer concentration. CMC film with 20% (w/w) of glycerol and propylene glycol showed the highest elongation at break value. On the other hand, CMC film filled with CaCO3 reduces the elongation property but improves the stiffness of the film, as confirmed by the increasing modulus. Adding plasticizer resulted in a decrease in the CMC film’s thermal stability.
Effect of gelation initiators on microstructure and thermal stability of Y2O3-SiO2 composite aerogels
Authors: Ma Kui , Wang Yang , Ren Yuhan , Li Zhanfeng , Sun Chuanqing , Piao Jiasi , Xu Hongzhao , Zhou Changling , Liu Futian 
Published: November 2024

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This study employed tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and Y(NO3)3·6H2O as precursors to synthesize Y2O3-SiO2 composite aerogels via sol-gel combined with ethanol supercritical drying technology. The influence of ammonia (NH4OH) and propylene oxide (PO) as gelation initiators on the structure and properties of Y2O3-SiO2 composite aerogels was investigated. Following calcination at 1100 °C, the specific surface areas of Y2O3-SiO2 composite aerogels prepared with ammonia and propylene oxide as gelation initiators were found to be 128.84 m2/g and 25.33 m2/g, respectively. Notably, aerogels prepared using ammonia as the gelation initiator exhibited enhanced high-temperature phase and structural stability. To overcome the brittleness and low strength associated with aerogels, mullite fibers were incorporated into Y2O3-SiO2 aerogels using a vacuum impregnation process, resulting in Y2O3-SiO2 aerogel fiber composites. The thermal conductivity of the Y2O3-SiO2 aerogel composites was as low as 0.092 W/m−1·K−1 at 1000 °C, significantly lower than that of 0.135 W/m−1·K−1 for the SiO2 aerogel fiber composites. Due to the high specific surface area and thermal stability, Y2O3-SiO2 aerogel fiber composites demonstrate promising potential as thermal insulation materials suitable for diverse applications in the aerospace industry.
The effects of different curing conditions on the polypropylene fibre reinforcement concrete
Authors: Letsosa Charles M. , Dada Opeoluwa R. , Ikotun Bolanle D. 
Published: November 2024

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Due to technological advancements, the utilization of fibres and composites in improving the quality and serviceability of concrete structures has gained attention in recent years. Materials such as steel, glass and organic polymers have been used recently to produce short fibres deemed suitable for use in concrete production due to their ability to improve slab durability and prevent cracks in concrete. However, information about their ability to function under different curing conditions is still limited. This research examines the use of synthetic polypropylene fibre (Sika-Fibre 408X) of length 40mm in concrete by subjecting the concrete to four (4) different curing conditions. The curing conditions are ambient temperature, extreme heat of 165°C, extreme cold of -4°C and concrete cured under water temperature of 22°C. The control samples were prepared with no fibre while fibre concrete was made with 5% synthetic polypropylene fibre (Sika-Fibre 408X). Compressive and spilt tensile strength tests were performed on the samples after being cured under the said curing conditions for 14, 28 and 56 days. It was observed that the average compressive strength of fibre-reinforced concrete cured under the four various conditions for 14 days and 56 days is higher than the control sample, but the result obtained at 28 days of curing for all the curing conditions is contrary. The maximum compressive strength of 45.51 MPa was obtained for fibre-reinforced concrete cured under water at 22°C for 56 days. Likewise, for the split tensile test, the results showed that fibre-reinforced concrete has better strength compared to plain concrete under the four curing conditions. Furthermore, fibre-reinforced concrete cured at the extreme cold of -4°C for 56 days has the highest tensile strength of 2.93 MPa. However, for both plain and fibre-reinforced concrete, irrespective of the curing conditions and duration, the minimum compressive strength obtained for this research surpasses the compressive strength minimum requirement of 20 Mpa for cubic concrete according to the SANS 5863:2006.
Creating near real-time alerts of illegal gold mining in the Peruvian Amazon using Synthetic Aperture Radar
Authors: Becerra Milagros , Villa Lucio , Nicolau Andréa Puzzi , Herndon Kelsey E , Novoa Sidney , Martín-Arias Vanesa , Dyson Karen , Walker Kaitlin , Tenneson Karis , Saah David 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Peru’s Southeastern Amazon deforestation trends can be attributed to alluvial gold mining. Illegal mining occurring in forestry concessions, national parks, and the territories of Indigenous People Organizations is of particular concern. We present a methodology to create near real-time alerts of deforestation caused by alluvial gold mining. A time series of Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data from February to December 2022 is created in Google Earth Engine (GEE) and assessed using Morton Canty’s Omnibus Q-test change detection algorithm. Resulting detections are validated with high-resolution optical imagery from Planet NICFI’s monthly basemaps and Planet Scope daily imagery. The alerts identify the location and timing of large areas (group pixels of <1 ha) of forest loss due to gold mining activities within buffer zones of indigenous territories and protected areas. The overall accuracy of the forest loss analysis conducted with this change detection method was 99.98%, based on an independent accuracy assessment (table 2). This effort has resulted in a public web platform that displays the location of near real time alerts, so Peruvian enforcement agencies can more effectively allocate resources and staff to addressing active illegal mining operations. These results demonstrate the applicability of open-source SAR data to monitor forest loss over areas where cloud cover is more persistent and to improve tools that deliver timely, critical information to decision-makers. Future applications of our method could expand this approach to other drivers of deforestation.
Multispectral multiplexed confocal FLIM for live cell imaging
Authors: Richards Morgan , Osterlund Elizabeth Julianna , Buendia Andrea Rhikkaella , Malic Nikolina , Truant Ray , Fang Qiyin 
Published: November 2024

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Spectrally resolved fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM) with high spatial precision offers comprehensive information on species localization and behavior. It is challenging to resolve weak fluorescence signals in multiple dimensions (spatial, spectral, and temporal) at high frame rates, especially in dynamic live cell processes, as photobleaching and phototoxicity limit acceptable photon count rates. We developed a multiplexed confocal FLIM technique, which uses a prism-based imaging spectrometer to separate a 10 × 10 array of confocal foci into their spectral components. This allows the sampling of the spectra by a time-resolved image sensor to produce a multispectral time-resolved data set used for generating multispectral lifetime images. This system captures 300 × 300 pixel FLIM containing 12 unique spectral bands covering a 450–700 nm spectral range in 1.8 s of exposure. Its performance was demonstrated in fixed stained samples and in multispectral imaging of FLIM-FRET in live cells.
Is There an Indian Secularism?
Authors: John Aruthuckal Varughese 
Published: November 2024

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This chapter aims to discern the ontology of the secular. If secularism presupposes specific doctrines, conflicts within pluralistic contexts could be anticipated not only despite secularism but also because of it. By viewing the secular as the prodigal child of Christianity, the chapter locates the theological alienation of the secular from Christianity; yet, as its child the secular carries with it certain Christian assumptions. Using Taylor’s taxonomy that delineates the condition of belief in the West, the chapter investigates the fundamental shifts resulting from adoption of the secular doctrine in the Indian context. The exploration centres on the question: does India exhibit a distinct secularism, or is it better understood as a foster-child of Hinduism? Examining compatibilist and non-compatibilist perspectives, the chapter probes the compatibility of the comprehensive doctrine in the Indian subcontinent with secularism. If Taylor traces shifts in religious belief to map secularity in the West, I inquire into identifying a corresponding metric to locate the condition of secularity in the Indian context.
Anthropological Assumptions, Human Rights, and the Freedom of Religion Bills
Authors: John Aruthuckal Varughese 
Published: November 2024

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Chapter 3 argues that the constitutional debates generated by freedom of religion bills reveal the competing anthropological assumptions of secularism and Hinduism, the former emphasizing the freedom of individual choice and the latter the freedom from religious coercion and the social disruption of conversion. Undertaking a survey of these bills, the chapter shows the tendency to apply a dharmic interpretation of Article 25 of the Constitution, making religious conversions problematic. Further, the chapter discusses the specific application of the constitutional law in the manner it plays out in the interpretations of concepts like ‘force and inducement in religious conversions’, the implications of subjecting freedom of conscience to public order’, and the meaning of the term ‘propagate’.
Lost and Found: Alien as Object, Unconscious as Method
Authors: Wasserman Sarah 
Published: November 2024

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In a little-known essay, Freud defines “transience value” as “scarcity value in time.” This essay draws upon this strange formulation to explore the vanishing object-worlds of post-45 US fiction and consider the novel as a privileged medium for reckoning with the changing object relations of postwar America. But what can Freud’s formulation and literary portraits of ephemera teach us about contemporary scholarly practice? With ever-shorter cycles of topical and methodological trend, “scarcity value in time” might well describe the forces shaping hiring and publishing now. Given the digitization of archives, our objects of study are both more and less permanent than they used to be. This two-edged phenomenon transfers attention from fixed canons to fleeting spotlights, raising the stakes of “object choice” for emerging scholars. This occasional essay considers my own work in the context of academic trendlines, asking how we negotiate the tension between slow research and the increasingly rapid rhythms of intellectual favor. It also offers some reflections about the current fascination among contemporary literary scholars about genre, drawing inspiration from Kate Marshall’s work to trace the long lineage of the field’s recent interest in genre.
The Affective Bind
Authors: Fretwell Erica 
Published: November 2024

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This essay considers the raucous ontology of the feeling body in relation to the expanding field of affect studies. It first shows how psychophysics established an aspirational template for reconciling empiricism and metaphysics—and how contemporary affect theory, which implicitly advances that template, circles the same aporetic bind as psychophysics: that affect, no matter its neurobiological mechanisms, is a metaphysical substance that cannot yield to science. The essay then considers what stories emerge when sentimentality, which thinks feeling in relation to social structures rather than psychological or neurological structures, is taken as a key (Americanist) origin story of affect theory. One such story is “anaesthetics,” or an art of slight living that creatively exploits modes of insentience as a scene of intimacy, not unlike two sleepers sharing a bed. By way of Nella Larsen’s Quicksand and Ottessa Moshfegh’s My Year of Rest and Relaxation, anaesthetics responds to historical crises of obstructed agency by advancing a politics of unlived experience that regards killing rather than reclaiming time, evacuating rather than enriching selfhood, as a means of holding onto the world.
The Moving Finger Writes: Book/Media Histories in our Moment
Authors: Bross Kristina 
Published: November 2024

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This review-essay reflects on Amy Gore’s monograph Book Anatomy and the collection Handwriting in Early America, edited by Mark Alan Mattes. These two recent publications on book and media history sparked this meditation on how tools for unpacking history texts and technologies can be surprisingly useful for addressing the challenges that generative AI poses to questions of authorship and intellectual property today. Bross explores how Book Anatomy and Handwriting in Early America help us understand the ways in which written texts, especially printed works and, even more, works produced under colonization, are always produced through collaborative systems of unequal power. These systems include writers—both humans and (it may be) algorithmic compositors—and readers who accept, endorse, resist, or recast what they read. As readers, we are implicated in the systems that produce the materials that we consume. Making these activities visible to ourselves can help address the past as we make new media history in our moment.
Weird Century
Authors: Marshall Kate 
Published: November 2024

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Has the world become weirder? This is a question that a reader of twentieth-century fiction might ask, perhaps especially a reader of realist novels. These novels, as I argue in my recent book Novels by Aliens, evince a genre creep of science fiction, fabulism, and the weird that contends with the fractured and competing crises of our time. By extending this argument through a set of contemporary novellas, I discuss why genre is functioning as an important critical resource for twenty-first-century writing and how the form of the novella focuses genre debates on problems of scale and attention.