Detecting positive feedback in multivariate time series: The case of metal prices and US inflation

The objective of this paper is to examine causality and feedback relationships between primary commodity prices and US inflation. To this end, the bivariate noisy Mackey–Glass process recently developed by Kyrtsou and Labys [Evidence for chaotic dependence between US inflation and commodity prices, J. Macroecon. 28(1) (2006) 256–266] has been applied to assess this relationship. Results obtained support evidence in favour of causality, which can help to identify the influences of speculative price behaviour on inflation.     

Pragmatical generalized synchronization of chaotic systems with uncertain parameters by adaptive control

A new kind of generalized synchronization of two chaotic systems with uncertain parameters is proposed. Based on a pragmatical asymptotical stability theorem and an assumption of equal probability for ergodic initial conditions, an adaptive control law is derived so that it can be proved strictly that the common null solution of error dynamics and of parameter dynamics is actually asymptotically stable, i.e. these two identical systems are in generalized synchronization and the estimated parameters approach the uncertain values. It is called pragmatical generalized synchronization. Finally, two numerical examples are studied for two Quantum-CNN oscillator chaotic systems to show the effectiveness of the proposed generalized synchronization strategy with a double Duffing chaotic system as a goal system.     

原子力显微镜在生物物理领域的新应用

介绍了原子力显微镜在生物物理领域的最新应用:蛋白质去折叠、DNA拉伸、生物膜受力,通过分析实验得到的力谱,可以获取关于蛋白质、DNA、生物膜结构信息.原子力显微镜不仅能反映测量体系的力学性质,由于其具有独特的时间、空间分辨及实时成像,因而能提供更多信息.     

Laser beam alignment by fast feedback control of both linear and angular drifts

A new way to enhance the directional stability of laser beams with alternating intensity by fast feedback control of both linear and angular drifts has been proposed for alignment of laser beams at higher accuracy. Both linear and angular drifts of laser beams, processed through light intensity modulation and primary alignment using single-mode optical fiber (SMOF), are separated using light path arrangement and detected using phase-lock technique, and are controlled using fast feedback control mechanisms according to their detected magnitudes, so that both linear and angular drifts are suppressed to enhance the directional stability of the emitting laser beams. Theoretical analyses and preliminary experimental results indicate that the approach proposed can be used to achieve an alignment accuracy of more than 10⁻⁸ rad.     

Optimal vaccine scheduling in cancer immunotherapy

Cancer immunotherapy aims at stimulating the immune system to react against cancer stealth capabilities. It consists of repeatedly injecting small doses of a tumor-associated molecule one wants the immune system to recognize, until a consistent immune response directed against the tumor cells is observed.

We have applied the theory of optimal control to the problem of finding the optimal schedule of injections of an immunotherapeutic agent against cancer. The method employed works for a general ODE system and can be applied to find the optimal protocol in a variety of clinical problems where the kinetics of the drug or treatment and its influence on the normal physiologic functions have been described by a mathematical model.

We show that the choice of the cost function has dramatic effects on the kind of solution the optimization algorithm is able to find. This provides evidence that a careful ODE model and optimization schema must be designed by mathematicians and clinicians using their proper different perspectives.     

圆感应同步器数显表检测方法研究

介绍了圆感应同步器数显表测角系统的工作原理,以及在静态和动态测角方法。提出了两种提高动态测量精度的方法。实验数据验证了方法的合理性。     

Piezoelectric properties of diphenylalanine microtubes prepared from the solution

Biomimetic self-assembling peptides form a variety of structures that can be used for the fabrication of functional devices. We are witnessing the emergence of a new era of bionanotechnology that opens up new possibilities for novel electronic, photonic and energy functionalities based on supramolecular green and lightweight structures. In this work, we study the emergent piezoelectric properties of linear dipeptide diphenylalanine (FF) that can self-assemble in the shape of microtubes. The matrix of piezoelectric coefficients is derived for the first time based on the hexagonal symmetry of FF structures and different configurations of the tubes are tested by the advanced Piezoresponse Force Microscopy (PFM). Strong piezoelectric anisotropy of piezoelectric coefficients is explained by the self-assembled structure of FF peptides. Possible applications of piezoelectric microtubes in functional devices are discussed.     

基于遗传算法的混沌系统二自由度比例-积分-微分控制研究

二自由度比例-积分-微分(PID)控制算法简单、实用，但将其应用于复杂非线性系统控制时参数整定困难.运用改进的遗传算法进行二自由度PID控制器参数优化，参数优化的收敛速度快、准确，将其应用于Chen氏混沌系统和同步电动机混沌系统的控制中，仿真研究收到良好的控制效果. 关键词： 混沌系统 遗传算法 比例-积分-微分控制     

图像处理技术在低逸出功印刷型FED中的应用

采用低成本、大面积、低逸出功FED阴极材料及其阴极浆料,研制了大面积印刷式FED(样机),具有自主知识产权,在国内外属首创。介绍了低逸出功可印刷型场致发射显示系统的工作原理、数字视频图像的转换和处理、视频数据的传输、列灰度驱动和行驱动集成电路以及FPGA控制技术等。为了改善场致发射显示器的显示效果,通过理论分析和实际验证提出了亮度非均匀性校正、γ校正、自动功率控制等相应的解决方案。将图像处理技术应用到驱动电路中,改善了图像的亮度均匀性和灰度再现质量,降低了整机的功耗。首次将本技术应用于大屏幕低逸出功印刷型63.5cm(25英寸)VGA级彩色FED驱动系统中,研制出了能显示彩色视频图像的彩色FED显示器样机。亮度达400cd/m2、对比度为1000∶1,电路灰度等级为256级。     

FPGA中信号可靠性设计的方法研究

对FPGA程序设计中存在的信号抖动、相位差异以及在模块继承时不同时钟域引起的软件异常等可靠性设计问题,将目前常用的信号抖动抑制及判断方法进行了分析总结,提出了几种新的FPGA内部的信号处理方法;通过实验验证,这些方法对不同脉冲宽度、不同突发频率的随机干扰,能够进行有效抑制;通过合理降频、例化原语等方法优化软件设计,提高了FPGA输出信号的完整性和可靠性;在航天、航空和工业控制领域中,有效地解决了软件系统的可靠性问题,为建立可靠性高、运行稳定的软件系统创造了条件。