Evaluating perturbation contributions in SAFT models by comparing to molecular simulation of n-alkanes

SAFT models are generally written as a perturbation series of the Helmholtz energy with reciprocal temperature as the argument. The perturbation coefficients are then functions of density and molecular size. The variation of the perturbation coefficients with molecular size is given primarily by Wertheim's theory [6], [7], [8] and [9], but there may be additional variations as in the PC-SAFT model. In the present work, we compare the characterization of perturbation coefficients inferred from PC-SAFT to those derived from molecular simulations.The molecular simulations are based on Discontinuous Molecular Dynamics (DMD) and second order Thermodynamic Perturbation Theory (TPT). DMD simulation is applied to the repulsive part of the potential model with molecular details like fused hard spheres for the interaction sites and 110° bond angles. The thermodynamic effects of disperse attractions are treated by rigorous application of TPT. The present work re-examines the related work of Elliott and Gray [35] in the low density and critical regions, focusing on n-alkanes with carbon numbers ranging from 3 to 80.We find that SAFT theory overestimates the repulsive contribution (A₀) and underestimates the first order contribution (A₁) of Helmholtz energy relative to simulation. Nevertheless, the correlations are qualitatively reasonable. Significant inconsistencies arise when considering the second order contribution (A₂). For example, the PC-SAFT characterization of A₂ becomes larger than A₁ in the low density, long chain limit, raising concerns about the convergence of the series. Furthermore, fluctuations are underestimated in the critical region and overestimated in the liquid region. In each case, we can suggest improved characterizations. Altogether, these results suggest ways to modify the SAFT formalism to achieve greater consistency between atomistic and coarse-grained models.     

中波红外景象投影光学系统消热差设计

针对红外成像系统性能测试与评估的应用需求,设计了一套基于数字微镜器件的消热差的中波红外景象投影光学系统.探讨了红外视景仿真用投影光学系统的像差特性和设计方法,并对投影系统的无热化进行了分析.采用分光板和补偿板方案,解决了大相对孔径条件下投影系统的远心照明分光和像差平衡问题,提高了分辨率和均匀性,增大了视场.系统由远心投...     

基于数字微镜阵列光调制的激光防护系统

提出一种基于数字微镜阵列(DMD)的激光防护系统设计方案, 利用DMD的光调制作用减少强激光对光电成像设备的损坏.详细介绍了系统的工作原理、DMD及CCD的选型、投影光路和光学转换系统的设计, 运用相移莫尔法进行了图像像素的调校.模拟实验结果显示, 该系统可在不同光斑半径和光强的条件下成功识别激光光斑中心点的像素坐标和半径, 实现对光斑对应区域的微反射镜控制, 激光光强可衰减70%以上.     

Optical design of high performance con-focal microscopy with digital micro-mirror and stray light filters

This research proposes a newly developed stray light filter in order to eliminate stray light, which otherwise might severely reduce the performance of the con-focal microscopy presented in this research. First, an optical design for con-focal microscopy with a digital micro-mirror device (DMD) is illustrated; second, a newly developed stray light filter is presented, which functions to eliminate possible stray light and ghost images without any sacrifice of luminance. It indicates that not only can the optical system be much simplified but also that its resolution could be one step higher, because the system employs neither a pinhole nor a CCD camera lens. Experimental results are shown in the paper, demonstrating an increase in contrast of up to 60%.     

In vitro mouse model in Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis using 50-MHz ultrasound waves

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by the absence of dystrophin, the protein that plays a key mechanical role in maintaining muscle membrane integrity. One of the major consequences of dystrophin deficiency is the degeneration of muscle fibres, with a progressive loss in muscle strength. The objective of this research was to find an ultrasonic parameter sensitive to DMD, which could give relevant information related to microstructure if compared to traditional investigations such as morphometrical analysis. This “in vitro” study focused on the Mdx mouse model and investigated the potential differences between wild-type and dystrophin-deficient mice diaphragms. Using a 50 MHz ultrasonic sensor built in our group, we recorded an increase in ultrasonic wave attenuation in the dystrophin-deficient samples in comparison with normal muscles. A correlation between attenuation, mouse age and the percentage of non-muscular proportion in muscle was observed. As Mdx mouse is the best animal model for DMD and reproduces the degenerative pattern observed in human DMD muscles, this approach could be a powerful tool for in vitro DMD investigation and, more generally, for the characterisation of muscle properties.     

Nonintrusive data-based learning of a switched control heating system using POD,DMD and ANN

The aim of this work is to derive an accurate model of two-dimensional switched control heating system from data generated by a Finite Element solver. The nonintrusive approach should be able to capture both temperature fields, dynamics and the underlying switching control rule. To achieve this goal, the algorithm proposed in this paper will make use of three main ingredients: proper orthogonal decomposition (POD), dynamic mode decomposition (DMD) and artificial neural networks (ANN). Some numerical results will be presented and compared to the high-fidelity numerical solutions to demonstrate the capability of the method to reproduce the dynamics.     

基于数字微镜阵列的协同目标跟踪系统设计

针对多镜头目标跟踪系统协同性差及单镜头系统目标跟踪观测过程中视场小、无法实现宽视场跟踪的现状,设计了能同时实现宽视场跟踪窄视场局部目标检测的协同跟踪系统。该系统基于数字微镜阵列高反射率、高性能视场分割的特点。验证实验中,宽窄视场分割系统实现了50 ms的协同成像周期;窄视场像中心调整系统不超过2%的绝对位置误差,为局部目标光束中心难以与窄视场成像系统视轴重合问题的解决提供了实验依据。     

数字微镜哈达玛光谱仪谱线弯曲的分析与修正

由于数字微镜（digital micro-mirror device, DMD)哈达玛变换光谱仪其成本低,光能利用率高及无运动部件等优势,逐渐成为光谱仪领域的研究重点。研制了一款基于DMD的哈达玛变换光谱仪。为了解决光谱仪谱线弯曲造成的光谱分辨率下降的问题,对基于DMD的哈达玛变换光谱仪中的谱线弯曲所引起的谱带混叠进行了分析。首先,导出了谱带混叠与谱线弯曲的关系式。然后,提出了两个过程来解决谱带混叠,一是通过调整DMD编码条纹,使DMD所编码的谱带最大限度地与标准谱带重合; 二是通过数据处理对谱带混叠进行修正。最后,通过对谱线曲率半径为5.8×104,7.8×104和9.7×104 μm等六种情况下谱带混叠进行了分析与修正,拟合出光谱混叠和修正效果与谱线曲率半径的关系。结果表明： 对于不同程度的谱线弯曲经过这两个过程修正后,分辨率都会改善到接近光学系统的分辨率, 说明这两个过程对修正谱线弯曲具有普适性、并且方法简单、有效。     

聚酯薄膜复合材料带状脉冲形成线传输介质

介绍了一种电气绝缘柔软复合材料——DMD膜,通过对膜结构的分析,设计了一种串联等效电路模型对其进行分析。运用该模型,对DMD膜在浸渍前和浸渍后两种情况下的介电常数和介电强度进行了求解并给出计算公式。从公式可以看出:DMD膜的介电常数在浸渍前后有明显的变化,浸渍后的介电常数得到了显著的提高,并且变化率较小;浸渍后DMD膜的介电强度高于未浸渍DMD膜的介电强度。当浸渍料介电常数愈大,聚酯材料上承受的电场强度愈大,浸渍料上承受的电场强度愈小,由于聚酯材料的耐压强度很高,所以整个传输线的介电强度得到提高。