A computer graphics-based Decision Support System for multiple objective linear programming

In this paper we propose a computer-graphics based Decision Support System for multiple objective linear programming that builds on the VIG system (Visual Interactive Goal programming). The essential part of the VIG system is Pareto Race, a dynamic and visual approach for exploring the efficient frontier of a multiple objective linear programming problem. Our objective is to extend Pareto Race to large-scale multiple objective linear programming. The approach works with any efficient solutions that are in general not extreme point solutions. Interactive use of computer graphics plays a central role. The approach, the underlying theory, and an illustrative example are described.     

Microlens arrays etched into glass and silicon

Microlens arrays fabricated by melting photoresist were transferred by reactive ion etching (RIE) into glass (SiO₂) and silicon (Si). By controlling the etching rates of the mask and the substrate material, radii of curvature and focal lengths within a wide range can be achieved. For example, glass lenses with diameter 120 μm and focal lengths between 500 μm and 1500 μm were made. The scaling possibilities of microlens arrays, given the use of RIE, are discussed.     

Single-molecule studies of a model fluorenone.

Single-molecule fluorescence measurements of 2,7-bis(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenylethenyl)fluorenone (OFOPV) reveal narrow emission spectra concentrated around 540 nm, with weak emission at longer wavelengths. The wide scattering of emission-maximum wavelengths is attributed to varying molecular environments, with dimers or higher-order aggregates contributing to the low-energy emission. This spectral distribution indicates that emission from monomers of this model fluorenone is mostly green, which is consistent with contaminant emission (g-bands) often observed in fluorene- and polyfluorene-based organic light emitting diode (OLED) devices. A histogram of center wavelengths from 118 single-molecule spectra shows good agreement with the green emission previously observed in thermally stressed 2,7-bis(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenylethenyl)-9,9-diethylfluorene (OFPV). Whereas bulk OFPV exhibits blue fluorescence at about 480 nm, OFOPV bulk thin film measurements reveal red luminescence shifted to 630 nm. This unexpected peak position for bulk OFOPV shifts to higher energies (ca. 540 nm) upon dilution in a solid-state matrix, suggesting that the bulk red emission finds its origins in interactions between fluorenone molecules. Explanations for this red emission include aggregate or excimer formation or intermolecular energy transfer between fluorenone molecules.