Automatic focusing in digital holography and its application to stretched holograms

The searching and recovering of the correct reconstruction distance in digital holography (DH) can be a cumbersome and subjective procedure. Here we report on an algorithm for automatically estimating the in-focus image and recovering the correct reconstruction distance for speckle holograms. We have tested the approach in determining the reconstruction distances of stretched digital holograms. Stretching a hologram with a variable elongation parameter makes it possible to change the in-focus distance of the reconstructed image. In this way, the proposed algorithm can be verified at different distances by dispensing the recording of different holograms. Experimental results are shown with the aim of demonstrating the usefulness of the proposed method, and a comparative analysis has been performed with respect to other existing algorithms developed for DH.     

Synthesis and Characterization of H3PW12O40 and H3PMo12O40 Nanoparticles by a Simple Method

In this study H₃PW₁₂O₄₀·9H₂O and H₃PMo₁₂O₄₀·6H₂O (HPA) particles were changed into nano forms by heat-treatment in an autoclave as a simple, repaid, inexpensive and one step method. The particle size of these nanoparticles was around 25 nm. The as-synthesized nanostructures were characterized by dynamic light scattering, X-ray powder diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and inductively coupled plasma analyzer. Thermal stability of nanoparticles was surveyed by thermal gravimeter analyse. Acidity of prepared nanoparticles was investigated by pyridine adsorption method. Results showed rising acidity by declining particle size of HPA.     

Exact solitary wave solution of Boussinesq equation by VIM

In this paper, the well known He’s variational iteration method (VIM) is used to construct solitary wave solutions for Boussinesq equation (BE). The chosen initial solution (trial function) can be in soliton form with some unknown parameters which can be determined in the solution procedure.     

Axially distributed sensing for three-dimensional imaging with unknown sensor positions

Recently, an axially distributed sensing system was proposed for three-dimensional (3D) imaging where the sensors are distributed along the optical axis. In this previously reported system, a priori knowledge of exact sensor positions was required for 3D image reconstruction. In this Letter, we present an axially distributed sensing with unknown sensor positions along the optical axis. In this system, only the relative positions of two sensors are needed, whereas all other sensor positions are assumed unknown. Experiments are presented to illustrate the feasibility of the proposed system and illustrate the visual quality of reconstructed 3D images by using the proposed calibrated sensor positions. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on axially distributed sensing with unknown sensor positions.     

A new family of iterative methods for solving system of nonlinear algebric equations

Homotopy perturbation method (HPM) is applied to construct a new iterative method for solving system of nonlinear algebric equations. Comparison of the result obtained by the present method with that obtained by revised Adomian decomposition method [Hossein Jafari, Varsha Daftardar-Gejji, Appl. Math. Comput. 175 (2006) 1–7] reveals that the accuracy and fast convergence of the new method.     

Optofluidic system for three-dimensional sensing and identification of micro-organisms with digital holographic microscopy

Optofluidic devices offer flexibility for a variety of tasks involving biological specimen. We propose a system for three-dimensional (3D) sensing and identification of biological micro-organisms. This system consists of a microfluidic device along with a digital holographic microscope and relevant statistical recognition algorithms. The microfluidic channel is used to house the micro-organisms, while the holographic microscope and a CCD camera record their digital holograms. The holograms can be computationally reconstructed in 3D using a variety of algorithms, such as the Fresnel transform. Statistical recognition algorithms are used to analyze and identify the micro-organisms from the reconstructed wavefront. Experimental results are presented. Because of computational reconstruction of wavefronts in holographic imaging, this technique offers unique advantages that allow one to image micro-organisms within a deep channel while removing the inherent microfluidic-induced aberration through interferometery.     

Three-dimensional photon counting integral imaging using moving array lens technique

In this Letter, we present three-dimensional (3D) photon counting integral imaging using the moving array-lens technique (MALT) to improve the visualization of a reconstructed 3D scene. In 3D scene reconstruction of photon counting integral imaging, various techniques such as maximum likelihood estimation may be used. However, the visual quality depends on the number of scene photons or detector pixels activated by photons. We show that MALT may improve the viewing resolution of integral imaging for reconstructed 3D scene under photon-starved conditions.     

Zeolite-catalyzed synthesis of pyrazolo[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>][1,2,4]triazole-1,3-dione derivatives as anti-breast cancer agents

A series of pyrazolo[1,2-a][1,2,4]triazole-1,3-dione derivatives were synthesized under the catalytic effect of Natrolite zeolite, and their cytotoxic effects on three human breast cancer cell lines viz. breast cancer (BT-474), triple negative breast cancer (MDA-MB 231), and breast carcinoma (MCF-7) were explored using MTT assay. Apoptotic effects of the compounds were investigated by western blot analysis on the caspase-3 protein. Moreover, we examined the level of reactive oxygen species in all three cell lines. The most promising compound, 7-Amino-1,3-dioxo-5-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-phenyl-1,2,3-trihydropyrazolo[1,2-a][1,2,4]triazole-6-carbonitrile (4c), showed high levels of cytotoxicity against all cell lines with IC₅₀ values of 2.3, 2.5 and 3 μg/ml, respectively.     

Fe3O4@SiO2-polymer-imid-Pd magnetic porous nanosphere as magnetically separable catalyst for Mizoroki–Heck and Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reactions

The activity of palladium nanoparticles supported on poly (N-vinylpyrrolidone) grafted Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ was investigated in the cross-coupling reactions. We have applied this catalyst under low loading of the supported palladium nanoparticles for the coupling of aryl halides with alkenes (Mizoroki–Heck reaction) and organoboronic acids (Suzuki–Miyaura reaction) in the absence of phosphorous ligands. Short reaction times and excellent yields of the products express the effectiveness of this catalyst. The nanocatalyst can be separated from the reaction mixture by applying a permanent magnet externally and can be reused for six times without appreciable change in catalytic activity. Also, the amount of leaching of Pd nanoparticles has been determined by ICP analysis and results showed low leaching of the metal into solution from the supported catalyst.     

Solvent-free,sonochemical, one-pot,four-component synthesis of 2H-indazolo[2,1-b]phthalazine-triones and 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-diones catalyzed by Fe3O4@SiO2-imid-PMAn magnetic nanoparticles

Research on Chemical Intermediates - A practical and green method for the synthesis of 2H-indazolo[2,1-b]phthalazine-triones and 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-diones using Fe3O4@SiO2-imid-PMAn...