Characterization of structural irregularities in highly birefringent photonic crystal fiber using torsional acoustic polarization coupling

We demonstrate a novel method to characterize structural irregularities in a highly birefringent photonic crystal fiber (HB PCF) with high accuracy based on polarization coupling by torsional acoustic wave. Birefringence variation induced by the irregularities of air-hole structure in the fiber cross-section is analyzed via the transmission spectra of the acousto-optic coupling between two orthogonal polarization modes propagating along the fiber. The estimated maximum birefringence variation of two sections in the same batch of the HB PCF is 3 × 10^− 6 and 10^− 5, respectively, from nominal birefringence value of 4.86 × 10^− 4. The comparison between the experimental results and the numerical simulation resulted in the estimation of few tens of nm variation in the air-hole structure in the PCF.     

Study on connections of the MFS, Trefftz method, indirect BIEM and invariant MFS in the three-dimensional Laplace problems containing spherical boundaries

Following the success of a study on the method of fundamental solutions using an image concept [13], we extend to solve the three-dimensional Laplace problems containing spherical boundaries by using the three approaches. The case of eccentric sphere for the Laplace problem is considered. The optimal locations for the source distribution to include the foci in the MFS are also examined by using the image concept in the 3D problems. Whether a free constant is required or not in the MFS is also studied. The error distribution is discussed after comparing with the analytical solution derived by using the bispherical coordinates. Besides, the relationship between the Trefftz bases and the singularity in the MFS for the three-dimensional Laplace problems is also addressed. It is found that one source of the MFS contains several interior and exterior Trefftz sets through a degenerate kernel. On the contrary, one single Trefftz base can be superimposed by some lumped sources in the MFS through an indirect BIEM. Based on this finding, the relationship between the fictitious boundary densities of the indirect BIEM and the singularity strength in the MFS can be constructed due to the fact that the MFS is a lumped version of an indirect BIEM.     

R3中卯形闭曲面的等周亏格的上界的注记

利用R^3中卵形结果的高斯曲率不等式以及著名的等周不等式,将R^3中卵形闭曲面的高斯曲率K应用到空间曲面的等周亏格的上界估计中,得到了R^3中卵形闭曲面的等周亏格的一个新的上界,并给出其简单证明．     

Optimal investment and consumption decision of a family with life insurance

We study an optimal portfolio and consumption choice problem of a family that combines life insurance for parents who receive deterministic labor income until the fixed time T. We consider utility functions of parents and children separately and assume that parents have an uncertain lifetime. If parents die before time T, children have no labor income and they choose the optimal consumption and portfolio with remaining wealth and life insurance benefit. The object of the family is to maximize the weighted average of utility of parents and that of children. We obtain analytic solutions for the value function and the optimal policies, and then analyze how the changes of the weight of the parents’ utility function and other factors affect the optimal policies.     

Episodic paroxysmal laryngospasm: Voice and pulmonary function assessment and management

Episodic paroxysmal laryngospasm (EPL) is a sign of laryngeal dysfunction, often without a specific organic etiology, which can masquerade as asthma, vocal fold paralysis, or a functional voice disorder. The intermittent respiratory distress of EPL may precipitate an apparent upper airway obstructive emergency, resulting in unnecessary endotracheal intubation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or tracheostomy. During 27 months, seven women and three men, ages 30–76 years, were assessed by a high diagnostic index of suspicion, an intensive history including psychosocial factors, physical examination of the airways, provocative asthma testing, and swallowing studies. Videolaryngoscopy, stroboscopy, and pulmonary flow-volume loop testing were definitive. The classic appearance was paradoxic inspiratory adduction of the anterior vocal folds with a posterior diamond-shaped glottic gap. During an attack of stridor or wheezing, attenuation of the inspiratory flow rate as depicted by the flow-volume loop suggested partial extrathoracic upper airway obstruction. Swallowing evaluation by videolaryngoscopy and videoesophagography may uncover gastroesophageal reflux disease. Hallmarks of management include patient and family education by observation of laryngoscopic videos, a specific speech therapy program, psychotherapy, and medical treatment of associated disorders. Electromyography may become a valuable future adjunct. Unlike laryngeal dystonia, patients with EPL do not benefit from botulinum toxin type A.     

Investigation of Elliptical Gaussian Beam in Optical Disk System

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Origin of cathodic degradation and new phase formation at the La0.9Sr0.1MnO3/YSZ interface

New phase formation at the La_0.9Sr_0.1MnO₃/YSZ interface and its effects on the cathodic performances were studied at 900 °C in air. The resistance caused by the interfacial product layer kept increasing with time to reach up to 40% of the total resistance after 500 h. The interfacial product was identified as La₂Zr₂O₇ by XRD measurement. The electrical conductivity of La₂Zr₂O₇ (2.4 × 10⁻⁵ S cm⁻¹ at 1000 °C), measured by AC impedance and current interruption methods, was 4 to 7 orders of magnitude smaller than those of La_0.9Sr_0.1MnO₃ electrode or YSZ electrolyte. Either the electronic conductivity or the electrochemical O₂ reduction activity of La₂Zr₂O₇ was negligible. Combining these results, a conclusion was made that the cathodic degradation comes mainly from the growth of interfacial product layer and its contribution to the cell resistance increment is ohmic in nature.     

一种研究网络论坛上舆论演化的新方法

在网络论坛上,以某一话题为中心的网络舆论已经成为影响人们生活,甚至政府决策的重要因素.话题的参与者以论坛的方式组合在一起,通过相互之间信息的交互,逻辑上形成动态变化的系统.由于人类本身的适应性(对环境的适应),从而造成该系统的错综复杂,谁都无法把握该系统的发展.为此,引入复杂适应性系统的思想和方法,通过对基于论坛的网络舆论的分析,将影响该类网络舆论形成、发展的几个重要因素进行规则化.以CAS理论来构建基于论坛的网络舆论系统并研究其演化,并利用Swarm平台对该系统进行实现.实验仿真结果表明CAS理论能够有效地研究基于论坛的网络舆论,为进一步研究互联网上的网络舆论提供新的方法.     

Multi-variable weighted geometric means of positive definite matrices

We define a family of weighted geometric means {G(t;ω;A)}_t∈[0,1]ⁿ where ω and A vary over all positive probability vectors in Rⁿ and n-tuples of positive definite matrices resp. Each of these weighted geometric means interpolates between the weighted ALM (t=0_n) and BMP (t=1_n) geometric means (ALM and BMP geometric means have been defined by Ando-Li-Mathias and Bini-Meini-Poloni, respectively.) We show that the weighted geometric means satisfy multidimensional versions of all properties that one would expect for a two-variable weighted geometric mean.