Tantalum Nitride Nanosheets for Photoacoustic Imaging-Guided Photothermal Cancer Therapy

In this study, the synthesis of TaN nanosheets and their application in theranostic agents is reported. After coating polyethylene glycol (PEG) on the TaN nanosheets, the as-synthesized PEG-modified TaN nanosheets (TaN-PEG) show good stability and biocompatibility. Because of their high absorbance in the near-IR region, TaN-PEG can be utilized as photoacoustic imaging contrast agents for tumor imaging. Moreover, TaN-PEG has significant photothermal conversion performance, exhibiting effective laser-induced tumor ablation capability. The TaN-PEG possessing excellent photoacoustic contrast effect and photothermal properties thus have great promise in theranostic applications, especially imaging-guided cancer treatment.     

Research on a Rice Counting Algorithm Based on an Improved MCNN and a Density Map

The thousand grain weight is an index of size, fullness and quality in crop seed detection and is an important basis for field yield prediction. To detect the thousand grain weight of rice requires the accurate counting of rice. We collected a total of 5670 images of three different types of rice seeds with different qualities to construct a model. Considering the different shapes of different types of rice, this study used an adaptive Gaussian kernel to convolve with the rice coordinate function to obtain a more accurate density map, which was used as an important basis for determining the results of subsequent experiments. A Multi-Column Convolutional Neural Network was used to extract the features of different sizes of rice, and the features were fused by the fusion network to learn the mapping relationship from the original map features to the density map features. An advanced prior step was added to the original algorithm to estimate the density level of the image, which weakened the effect of the rice adhesion condition on the counting results. Extensive comparison experiments show that the proposed method is more accurate than the original MCNN algorithm.     

基于分数阶傅里叶变换的模式测控一体化方法

提出了一种基于分数阶傅里叶变换的模式测控一体化方法。利用分数阶傅里叶变换光路对光纤模式耦合态进行空间调制和相位调制,以实现模式的有效分解。与双重傅里叶变换（F²）法以及空间和频谱成像（S²）法相比,采用的分数阶傅里叶变换法,通过改变分数阶参数,控制模式的空间分布以及模式间的叠加状态,更易于分解出高阶模式。基于分数阶傅里叶变换的模式测量方法可在更广泛空间,研究模式的空间和相位叠加以及模式分解,也可退化为F²法和S²法。     

How much information is needed to be the majority during the binary-state opinion formation?

In this paper, we try to propose a toy model, which follows the majority rule with the Fermi function, to uncover the role of the heterogeneous interaction between individuals in opinion formation. In order to do this, we define the impact factor I_Fi$I{F}_i$, says individual i$i$, as the exponential function of its connectivity _ki$k_i$ with the tunable parameter β$\beta$. β$\beta$ also shows the public information that can be collected by individuals in the system. We realize our model in scale-free networks with mean connectivity 〈k〉$〈k〉$. We find that much more public information (β>_β2$\beta >{\beta }_2$) and less public information (β<_β1$\beta <{\beta }_1$) cannot let either of the two opinions be the majority during the opinion formation. Furthermore, _β1${\beta }_1$ is a constant and equal to −0.76(±0.04)$-0.76(\pm 0.04)$, and _β2${\beta }_2$ decreases as a power-law function of the mean connectivity 〈k〉$〈k〉$ of the network. Our work can provide some perspectives and tools to understand the diversity of opinion in social networks.     

TiO2 Nanotube Array/Monolayer Graphene Film Schottky Junction Ultraviolet Light Photodetectors

Schottky junctions made from a titanium dioxide nanotube (TiO₂NT) array in contact with a monolayer graphene (MLG) film are fabricated and utilized for UV light detection. The TiO₂NT array is synthesized by the anodization and the MLG through a simple chemical vapor deposition process. Photoconductive analysis shows that the fabricated Schottky junction photodetector (PD) is sensitive to UV light illumination with good stability and reproducibility. The corresponding responsivity (R), photoconductive gain (G), and detectivity (D*) are calculated to be 15 A W^?1, 51, and 1.5 × 10¹² cm Hz^1/2 W^?1, respectively. It is observed that the fabricated PD exhibits spectral sensitivity and a simple power‐law dependence on light intensity. Moreover, the height of the Schottky junction diode is derived to be 0.59 V by using a low temperature I–V measurement. Finally, the working mechanism of the TiO₂NT array/MLG film Schottky junction PD is elucidated.     

Reactive Compatibilization of Poly(Butylene Terephthalate)/Acrylonitrile-Styrene-Acrylate Blends by Epoxy Resin: Morphology and Mechanical Properties

The effect on the notched Izod impact strength of poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) by blending it with acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate (ASA) was examined. Epoxy resin (ER) was demonstrated to be an efficient compatibilizer for the partially compatible blends of PBT/ASA. It requires only a very small amount of ER to improve the toughness of the PBT/ASA blends drastically. Furthermore, there exists an optimum proportion of ER added to achieve maximum notched Izod impact strength. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observation suggests that the ER in the PBT/ASA/ER blends suppressing the tendency of coalescence of ASA, leading to better dispersion of the ASA particles. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) shows that ER enhances the phase dispersion and the interfacial adhesion between the PBT and ASA phases, it improves the compatibility between PBT and ASA. The compositions in the interphase was continuous, which results in multiphase composites with a graded interphase. It is suggested that enhanced interphase adhesion was necessary to obtain improved dispersion, fine phase morphology, and better toughness.     

Investigation of the phase transitions of ferroelectric KIO3 and KNbO3 crystals by optical diffraction

Optical diffraction is reviewed as a technique for investigation of the phase transitions in crystals with a multidomain structure. It has been used to study the phase transitions in KIO₃ and KNbO₃ single crystals. Strong optical diffraction bands resulted from electric domains in KNbO₃ crystals and their change with temperature were observed when a laser beam passed through the crystals. The diffraction patterns observed changed abruptly at 427°C, 223°C, and -50°C respectively, at which KNbO₃ crystals undergo structural phase transitions. It is considered that the change of the diffraction patterns with temperature is due to change of the electric domains in the crystals.     

具有高隔离度的双陷波超宽带多入多出天线

提出了一款具有高隔离度的双陷波超宽带多入多出（UWB MIMO）天线。该天线由两个相同的半切超宽带天线单元倒置构成。通过在天线底板刻蚀栅栏型缺陷地解耦结构,使该MIMO天线的隔离度提高至25 dB。此外,在天线半圆形辐射贴片上刻蚀两个方向相反的“L”型缝隙,实现了双陷波的功能,分别抑制了802.16无线城域网WiMAX（3.2～3.7 GHz）和WLAN（5.15～5.85 GHz）信号对天线系统的干扰。实验结果表明,该天线在3～11 GHz工作带宽内的隔离度大于25 dB,包络相关系数（ECC）小于0.004;第一个陷波频段为3.0～3.7 GHz,第二个陷波频段为5.1～5.85 GHz,有效抑制了WiMAX和WLAN的信号干扰。     

一种双模压缩微波制备的相位锁定方案

相位锁定是双模压缩微波制备的关键问题之一.针对基于超导180°混合环的制备方案相位稳定度不高且信息处理复杂等问题,提出一种相位锁定方案.对约瑟夫森参量放大器的信号输入进行相位调制,输出的单模压缩微波与另一未调制的同频单模压缩微波在超导180°混合环内干涉,实现双模压缩微波的制备与路径分离.将未调制的单模压缩微波与一路双模压缩微波混频,解调出相位调制信号可得到两路单模压缩微波的相对相位及误差,将相位误差反馈于约瑟夫森参量放大器的抽运实现相对相位的锁定,获得稳定的双模压缩输出.本研究对高性能纠缠微波源的设计提供了理论参考.     

铜铁镁三掺铌酸锂晶体的第一性原理研究

利用基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理,研究了Cu:Fe:Mg:LiNbO3晶体及对比组的电子结构和光学特性.研究显示,单掺铜或铁铌酸锂晶体的杂质能级分别由Cu 3d轨道或Fe 3d轨道贡献,禁带宽度分别为3.45和3.42 eV;铜、铁共掺铌酸锂晶体杂质能级由Cu和Fe的3d轨道共同贡献,禁带宽度为3.24 eV,吸收峰分别在3.01,2.53和1.36 eV处;Cu:Fe:Mg:LiNbO3晶体中Mg^2+浓度低于阈值或高于阈值(阈值约为6.0 mol%)的禁带宽度分别为2.89 eV或3.30 eV,吸收峰分别位于2.45 eV,1.89 eV或2.89 eV,2.59 eV,2.24 eV.Mg^2+浓度高于阈值,会使吸收边较低于阈值情况红移;并使得部分Fe^3+占Nb位,引起晶体场改变,从而改变吸收峰位置和强度.双光存储应用中可选取2.9 eV作为擦除光,2.5 eV作为读取和写入光,选取Mg^2+浓度达到阈值的三掺晶体在增加动态范围和灵敏度等参量以及优化再现图像的质量等方面更具优势.