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Improved Heat Dissipation of High-Power LED Lighting by a Lens Plate with Thermally-Conductive Plastics (2017)

The junction temperature of high-power LED lighting was reduced effectively using a lens plate made from a thermally-conductive plastics (TCP). TCP has an excellent thermal conductivity, approximately 5 times that of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). Two sets of high-power LED lighting were designed using a multi array LED package with a lens plate for thermal simulation. The difference between two models was the materials of the lens plate. The lens plates of first and second models were fabricated by PMMA (PMMA lighting) and TCP (TCP lighting), respectively. At the lens plate, the simulated temperature of the TCP lighting was higher than that of the PMMA lighting. Near the LED package, the temperature of the TCP lighting was 2 °C lower than that of the PMMA lighting. This was well matched with the measured temperature of the fabricated lighting with TCP and PMMA.
Monocular 3D Human Pose Estimation In The Wild Using Improved CNN Supervision (2016)

We propose a CNN-based approach for 3D human body pose estimation from single RGB images that addresses the issue of limited generalizability of models trained solely on the starkly limited publicly available 3D pose data. Using only the existing 3D pose data and 2D pose data, we show state-of-the-art performance on established benchmarks through transfer of learned features, while also generalizing to in-the-wild scenes. We further introduce a new training set for human body pose estimation from monocular images of real humans that has the ground truth captured with a multi-camera marker-less motion capture system. It complements existing corpora with greater diversity in pose, human appearance, clothing, occlusion, and viewpoints, and enables an increased scope of augmentation. We also contribute a new benchmark that covers outdoor and indoor scenes, and demonstrate that our 3D pose dataset shows better in-the-wild performance than existing annotated data, which is further improved in conjunction with transfer learning from 2D pose data. All in all, we argue that the use of transfer learning of representations in tandem with algorithmic and data contributions is crucial for general 3D body pose estimation.
Oxygen- and carbon monoxide-binding to a lipophilic diporphyrinatocopperiron complex solubilized in an aqueous medium with a micelle (1987)

A tetradecyl-substituted diporphyrinatocopperiron complex was synthesized and solubilized in an aqueous medium with a surfactant. Both the oxygen- and carbon monoxide-binding rate constants decreased due to the steric hindrance of the porphyrinatocopper cap, which brought about a reduced gas-binding affinity in comparison with other synthetic porphyrinatoiron complexes.
Different electrophysiological modes of action of oral quinidine in man (1985)

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of oral quinidine on the normal sinus node (SN) and A-V node and to determine if the drug exerts in man the same effects observed in cardiac tissue preparations (i.e. both direct and vagolytic action). Electrophysiological studies were performed twice in each of 16 patients (mean age: 57.7 +/- 12 years) with normal resting and intrinsic heart rates and normal A-H intervals. In the first study, the parameters of SN and A-V node were evaluated both in the basal state and following pharmacological autonomic blockade (AB), (propranolol 0.2 mg kg-1 and atropine 0.04 mg kg-1), Oral quinidine was administered for 3-4 days (1200 mg day-1) and the electrophysiological study was then repeated using the same methods. From the comparison of data obtained in the two studies in the basal state the overall effect of quinidine was evaluated, and by comparing those obtained following AB the direct action of the drug was assessed. The overall effect of quinidine on SN and A-V nodal functions was very slight since sinus cycle length, corrected SN recovery time, sino-atrial conduction time, A-H interval, A1-H1 interval at a cycle length of 600 ms and Wenckebach periods did not change significantly after the drug. On the contrary, following AB these measures increased significantly (P less than or equal to 0.01). These results provide evidence of dual effects of oral quinidine in man: a direct depressant action and an autonomically mediated opposing action, very probably vagolytic. The overall effect of the drug is very slight.
Adaptation of red blood cell lysis represents a fundamental breakthrough that improves the sensitivity of S almonella detection in blood (2015)

Adaptation of the blood lysis method represents a fundamental breakthrough that improves the sensitivity of DNA-based detection of Salmonella in blood.
Impact of Measurement and Communication on Protection of MTDC Grids (2018)

The increased demand for renewable energy generation requires higher flexibility of transmission systems. This requirement together with technical progress in high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) technology have resulted in the ambition to build large-scale multi-terminal DC (MTDC) grids. To achieve this goal, vendor interoperability is considered a key element. Standards exist for AC systems,but not for DC systems. This work discusses and evaluates the suitability of AC standards for DC systems. As a result, a different view on substation architecture is developed and two communication protocols are suggested for further investigation in this context.
Multievent localization for loop-based Sagnac sensing system using machine learning (2023)

In optical sensing applications such as pipeline monitoring and intrusion detection systems, accurate localization of the event is crucial for timely and effective response. This paper experimentally demonstrates multievent localization for long perimeter monitoring using a Sagnac interferometer loop sensor and machine learning techniques. The proposed method considers the multievent localization problem as a multilabel multiclassification problem by dividing the optical fiber into 250 segments. A deep neural network (DNN) model is used to predict the likelihood of event occurrence in each segment and accurately locate the events. The sensing loop comprises 106.245 km of single-mode fiber, equivalent to ∼50 km of effective sensing distance. The training dataset is constructed in simulation using VPItransmissionMaker, and the proposed machine learning model's complexity is reduced by using discrete cosine transform (DCT). The designed DNN is tested for event localization in both simulation and experiment. The simulation results show that the proposed model achieves an accuracy of 99% in predicting the location of one event within one segment error, an accuracy of 95% in predicting the location of one event out of the two within one segment error, and an accuracy of 78% in predicting the location of the two events within one segment error. The experimental results validate the simulation ones, demonstrating the proposed model's effectiveness in accurately localizing events with high precision. In addition, the paper includes a discussion on extending the proposed model to sense more than two events simultaneously.
Directed synthesis of failing concurrent executions (2016)

Detecting concurrency-induced bugs in multithreaded libraries can be challenging due to the intricacies associated with their manifestation. This includes invocation of multiple methods, synthesis of inputs to the methods to reach the failing location, and crafting of thread interleavings that cause the erroneous behavior. Neither fuzzing-based testing techniques nor over-approximate static analyses are well positioned to detect such subtle defects while retaining high accuracy alongside satisfactory coverage.
Elafin/Elastase-Specific Inhibitor in Bronchoalveolar Lavage of Normal Subjects and Farmer's Lung (1996)

Secretory leukocyte proteinase inhibitor (SLPI) and alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (alpha1(PI)) cannot fully explain the total neutrophil elastase (NE) inhibitory capacity detected in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid, suggesting the existence of other NE inhibitor(s). In the present study, we measured the concentrations of elafin, a newly described, low-molecular-weight serine proteinase inhibitor, SLPI, and alpha1(PI) in BAL fluids from eight healthy subjects, 13 asymptomatic farmers, seven farmers with active farmer's lung (FL), and seven farmers with previous (Ex) FL. In addition to SLPI and alpha1(PI), elafin was present in BAL fluids from control subjects and asymptomatic farmers, 13 (7-31) and 12 (7-67) mmol/mol of albumin (median and range) respectively. Elafin concentration increased significantly to 105 (38-207) mmol/mol of albumin in farmers with active FL and was also elevated in farmers with Ex FL. Elafin levels were highly correlated with lung inflammatory cell numbers, especially lymphocytes, and the decrease in single-breath diffusion capacity (DLCO). Elafin and SLPI were linked to yet uncharacterized proteins in BAL fluids. In conclusion, elafin is a constituent of BAL fluid from normal subjects and is found in enhanced concentrations in FL and in farmers with lymphocytic alveolitis. This suggests that elafin may play a role in lung homeostasis and inflammation.
Energy band diagram of a Si metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (1995)

We have calculated the energy band diagram of a Si metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (FET) with two-storied gates most recently experimentally investigated by Matsuoka et al. (see Appl. Phys. Lett., vol. 64, p. 586, 1994). From out numerical calculations of the three-dimensional Hartree-Fock equation, it is found that the increase of the upper gate negative bias does not transform the simple quantum wire (conducting channel created by the lower gate) into coupled quantum dots, it only makes the conducting channel narrower. Without the lower gate, the system can be well approximated by a two-dimensional Laplace equation. By the corresponding analytical solution it is shown that only in the spatial region very close to the upper gate where can we observe very weak quantum barriers induced by individual metal lines in the upper gate. For the FET structure of Matsuoka et al., coupled quantum dots and thus Coulomb blockade effect are not very likely. The experimental results of transconductance and conductance as functions of upper gate and lower gate can be well explained by the carrier transport through the part of the conducting channel compressed by the upper gate. Precaution should therefore be exercised when analysing experimental results concerning small-size and quantum structure systems,.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">&gt;</ETX>
Application‐ and patient size‐dependent optimization of x‐ray spectra for CT (2009)

Although x-ray computed tomography (CT) has been in clinical use for over 3 decades, spectral optimization has not been a topic of great concern; high voltages around 120 kV have been in use since the beginning of CT. It is the purpose of this study to analyze, in a rigorous manner, the energies at which the patient dose necessary to provide a given contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) for various diagnostic tasks can be minimized. The authors used cylindrical water phantoms and quasianthropomorphic phantoms of the thorax and the abdomen with inserts of 13 mm diameter mimicking soft tissue, bone, and iodine for simulations and measurements. To provide clearly defined contrasts, these inserts were made of solid water with a 1% difference in density (DD) to represent an energy-independent soft-tissue contrast of 10 Hounsfield units (HU), calcium hydroxyapatite (Ca) representing bone, and iodine (I) representing the typical contrast medium. To evaluate CT of the thorax, an adult thorax phantom (300 x 200 mm2) plus extension rings up to a size of 460 x 300 mm2 to mimic different patient cross sections were used. For CT of the abdomen, we used a phantom of 360 x 200 mm2 and an extension ring of 460 x 300 mm2. The CT scanner that the authors used was a SOMATOM Definition (Siemens Healthcare, Forchheim, Germany) at 80, 100, 120, and 140 kV. Further voltage settings of 60, 75, 90, and 105 kV were available in an experimental mode. The authors determined contrast for the density difference, calcium, and iodine, and noise and 3D dose distributions for the available voltages by measurements. Additional voltage values and monoenergetic sources were evaluated by simulations. The dose-weighted contrast-to-noise ratio (CNRD) was used as the parameter for optimization. Simulations and measurements were in good agreement with respect to absolute values and trends regarding the dependence on energy for the parameters investigated. For soft-tissue imaging, the standard settings of 120-140 kV were found as adequate choices with optimal values increasing for larger cross sections, e.g., for large abdomens voltages higher than 140 kV may be indicated. For bone and iodine imaging the optimum values were generally found at significantly lower voltages of typically below 80 kV. This offers a potential for dose reduction of up to 50%, but demands significantly higher power values in most cases. The authors concluded that voltage settings in CT should be varied more often than is common in practice today and should be chosen not only according to patient size but also according to the substance imaged in order to minimize dose while not compromising image quality. A reduction from 120 to 80 kV, for example, would yield a reduction in patient dose by more than half for coronary CT angiography. The use of lower voltages has to be recommended for contrast medium studies in cardiac and pediatric CT.
Over-100-Spatial-Channel Programmable Spectral Processor for SDM Signal Monitoring (2018)

We propose a densely integrated programmable spectral processor array that handles over 100ch optical signals. Using the device, we achieved the optical performance monitoring for 100 spatial channels over C-band.
Pyroelectric infrared sensors made of La-modified PbTiO3 thin films and their applications (1995)

Abstract High sensitive pyroelectric infrared (IR) sensors have been fabricated by using c-axis oriented La-modified PbTiO3 (Pb1–xLaxTi1−x/4O3, PLT) thin films. The PLT thin films were deposited on (100)-cleaved MgO single crystal substrates by intermittent rf-magnetron sputtering method. The PLT thin films have high figures of merit for IR sensor without a poling treatment. High performance pyroelectric IR sensors (single element type and linear array type) were fabricated by using PLT (x=0·1, γ=5·5x10−8 C/cm2K, ϵr=200) thin films. The sensors have remarkably high D* of 3–6x108 cmHz1/2/W and very fast response. A new compact IR sensing system using the linear array sensor (8 elements) has been developed for a new type of room air-conditioner. This system can measure thermal distribution (8x64) by horizontal scanning of the vertical linear array. Image processing with neural network concept makes possible high-accuracy using a few data from the sensor elements. This sensing system provides ‘‘smart airconditioning'’to improve the comfortable control.
Intercell Interference Coordination in OFDMA Networks and in the 3GPP Long Term Evolution System (2009)

Intercell interference coordination (ICIC) in orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) networks in general and in the 3GPP Long Term Evolution system in particular has received much attention both from the academia and the standardization communities. Understanding the trade-offs associated with ICIC mechanisms is important, because it helps identify the architecture and protocol support that allows practical systems to realize potential performance gains. In this paper we review some of the recent advances in ICIC research and discuss the assumptions, advantages and limitations of some of the proposed mechanisms. We then proceed to describe the architecture and protocol support for ICIC in the 3GPP LTE system. We make the point that the 3GPP standard is formed in a flexible way such that network operators can employ the most suitable ICIC mechanism tailored to their actual deployment scenario, traffic situation and preferred performance target.
Editorial: The emerging role of metabolism and metabolic-related receptors on neutrophil extracellular traps (NET) formation (2022)

The emerging role of metabolism and metabolic-related receptors on neutrophil extracellular traps formation Neutrophils play a central role in host innate immunity as first cell line to fight pathogens; however, they are also being responsible for "collateral damage". Neutrophils have a wide repertoire of biological responses, including reactive oxygen species (ROS)dependent and -independent effector mechanisms. Release of neutrophil extracellular traps (NET) has been added as key innate immune reaction. Understanding NET formation has broadened our knowledge regarding innate defence mechanisms as well as pathological mechanisms associated with occurrence of uncontrolled NET.
<title>Selective low-temperature chemical vapor deposition of copper from new copper(I) compounds</title> (1991)

Chemical vapor deposition of copper, in hot- and warm-wall reactors from a variety of copper(I)compounds of general formula XCuLn where X = (3-diketonate and 13-ketoiminate and L = phosphine, olefin and alkyne, has been investigated. All compounds deposit high-purity copper, as determined by Auger electron spectroscopy, over the temperature range 100-400°C and pressure range 10 - 150mtorr, with resistivities in the range 1.8 - 5.1 µohmcm. Selective deposition has been studied as a function of theneutral Lewis base ligand, L. The (R-diketonate)Cu(phosphine) compounds have been show to deposit copper selectively onto Pt, W and Cu in the presence of Si02. The temperature range over which selectivity was observed was a function of the substituents on the 13-diketonate ligand. The ([3- diketonate)Cu(1,5-cyclooctadiene) and ([3-diketonate)Cu(alkyne) compounds studied to date did notexhibit selectivity for the above metal substrates over Si02. Deposition rates of up to 9,000Å/min at 200°C have been obtained in a cold-wall CVD reactor under surface reaction limited conditions. Activation energy parameters were measured from the temperature variation of the deposition rate were in the range 21 - 26kcal/mol for (hfac)Cu(PMe3), (hfac)Cu(1,5-cyclooctadiene) and (hfac)Cu(2-butyne). All three classes of compounds undergo a thermally induced disproportionation according to the general reaction shown below.
Fiber Formation by Highly CO2‐Soluble Bisureas Containing Peracetylated Carbohydrate Groups (2007)

Gleiches löst sich in Gleichem: Diharnstoffe mit umweltverträglichen CO2-philen Gruppen aus peracetylierten Gluconsäureeinheiten lösen sich in überkritischem CO2 bei 298 K und 62 MPa. Nach dem Entspannen des CO2 werden aus den ursprünglich pulverförmigen Diharnstoffen (links) Mikrofaserschäume erhalten (rechts).
Characterization of Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose Aqueous Solutions to Support Complex Product Formulation: A Rheology and Light Scattering Study (2019)

Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Na CMC) is used for its thickening and swelling properties in a wide range of complex formulated products for pharmaceutical, food, home, and personal care applications, as well as in paper, water treatment, and mineral processing industries. To design Na CMC solutions for applications, a detailed understanding of the concentration-dependent rheology and relaxation response is needed. We address this here by investigating aqueous Na CMC solutions over a wide range of concentrations using rheology as well as static and dynamic light scattering. The concentration dependence of the solution specific viscosities ηsp could be described using a set of three power laws, as predicted from the scaling theory of polyelectrolytes. Alternatively, a simpler approach could be used, which interpolates between two power law regimes and introduces only one characteristic crossover concentration. We interpret the observed behavior as a transition from the semidilute nonentangled to the entangled concentration regimes; this transition behavior was not observed in the solution structure, as determined using static light scattering. Dynamic light scattering revealed three relaxation modes. The two fastest relaxations were assigned as the “fast” and “slow” relaxation modes typically observed in salt-free or not fully screened polyelectrolyte solutions within the semidilute concentration range. The third, typically weak mode, was attributed to the presence of a small amount of poorly dissolved cellulose residuals. Since filtration altered the solution behavior, without sufficiently removing the residuals, data collection and processing were adapted to account for this, which facilitated a detailed light scattering investigation of the original solutions, relevant for industrial applications. The relaxation time characterizing the fast mode, τf, was concentration independent; whereas the relaxation time of the slow mode, τs, demonstrated similar crossover behavior as observed for the specific viscosity, further demonstrating the dynamic nature of the crossover.
Photo‐oxidation of poly(2,6‐dimethyl‐1,4‐phenylene oxide): A reinvestigation (2017)

ABSTRACT Reinvestigation of poly(2,6‐dimethyl‐1,4‐phenylene oxide) photodegradation at wavelengths &gt; 290 nm shows that both methyl groups and aromatic rings are sites of oxidation with their relative rates dependent on exposure conditions, based on infrared spectroscopy. The methyl group loss is linear with exposure and apparently proceeds by direct abstraction of a benzylic hydrogen by oxygen. The aromatic ring loss and carbonyl growth in the IR spectra appear to be auto‐accelerating and seem to proceed by electron transfer to oxygen, either sensitized or through a direct reaction with oxygen, and recombination of the polymer radical cation and superoxide to result in oxygen addition to the ring. Molecular weight loss in solution occurs to a significant degree only in the presence of oxygen, even in the presence of a hydrogen‐donating solvent, indicating that aryl ether photolysis is not a major pathway. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2017 , 55 , 2318–2331
A substrate binding model for the KEOPS tRNA modifying complex (2020)

The KEOPS complex, which is conserved across archaea and eukaryotes, is composed of four core subunits; Pcc1, Kae1, Bud32 and Cgi121. KEOPS is crucial for the fitness of all organisms examined. In humans, pathogenic mutations in KEOPS genes lead to Galloway-Mowat syndrome, an autosomal-recessive disease causing childhood lethality. Kae1 catalyzes the universal and essential tRNA modification N<sup>6</sup>-threonylcarbamoyl adenosine, but the precise roles of all other KEOPS subunits remain an enigma. Here we show using structure-guided studies that Cgi121 recruits tRNA to KEOPS by binding to its 3' CCA tail. A composite model of KEOPS bound to tRNA reveals that all KEOPS subunits form an extended tRNA-binding surface that we have validated in vitro and in vivo to mediate the interaction with the tRNA substrate and its modification. These findings provide a framework for understanding the inner workings of KEOPS and delineate why all KEOPS subunits are essential.