Global asymptotical stability of a unique almost periodic solution for enterprise clusters based on ecology theory with time-varying delays and feedback controls

This paper is concerned with some dynamic behavior of enterprises cluster constituted by n satellite enterprises and a dominant enterprise. We present a model involving time-varying delays and feedback controls based on ecology theory, which effectively describe the competition and cooperation of enterprises cluster in real economic environments. Applying the comparison theorem of differential equations and constructing a suitable Lyapunov functional, sufficient conditions which guarantee the existence of a unique globally asymptotically stable nonnegative almost periodic solution of the system are obtained. Finally, we present an example to explain the economical significance of mathematical results.     

Multi-objective optimal design of feedback controls for dynamical systems with hybrid simple cell mapping algorithm

This paper presents a study of multi-objective optimal design of full state feedback controls. The goal of the design is to minimize several conflicting performance objective functions at the same time. The simple cell mapping method with a hybrid algorithm is used to find the multi-objective optimal design solutions. The multi-objective optimal design comes in a set of gains representing various compromises of the control system. Examples of regulation and tracking controls are presented to validate the control design.     

Linearization of nonlinear filter generators and its application to cryptanalysis of stream ciphers

Nonlinear filter generators are commonly used as keystream generators in stream ciphers. A nonlinear filter generator utilizes a nonlinear filtering function to combine the outputs of a linear feedback shift register (LFSR) to improve the linear complexity of keystream sequences. However, the LFSR-based stream ciphers are still potentially vulnerable to algebraic attacks that recover the key from some keystream bits. Although the known algebraic attacks only require polynomial time complexity of computations, all have their own constraints. This paper uses the linearization of nonlinear filter generators to cryptanalyze LFSR-based stream ciphers. Such a method works for any nonlinear filter generators. Viewing a nonlinear filter generator as a Boolean network that evolves as an automaton through Boolean functions, we first give its linearization representation. Compared to the linearization representation in Limniotis et al. (2008), this representation requires lower spatial complexity of computations in most cases. Based on the representation, the key recoverability is analyzed via the observability of Boolean networks. An algorithm for key recovery is given as well. Compared to the exhaustive search to recover the key, using this linearization representation requires lower time complexity of computations, though it leads to exponential time complexity.     

Strain-dependent internal parameters in hyperelastic biological materials

The behavior of hyperelastic energies depending on an internal parameter, which is a function of the deformation gradient, is discussed. As an example, the analysis of two models where the parameter describes the activation of a tetanized skeletal muscle tissue is presented. In those models, the activation parameter depends on the strain and it is shown the importance of considering the derivative of the parameter with respect to the strain in order to capture the proper stress–strain relations.     

BP neural network recognition algorithm for scour monitoring of subsea pipelines based on active thermometry

Scour monitoring is an important concern for subsea pipeline systems. The active-thermometry-based scour monitoring is based on the difference of heat transfer properties between sediment and sand, recognizes the surrounding media though temperature changing patterns during heating and cooling processes, and hence detects the free spans. Based on the scour monitoring system, a two-layer BP neural network was employed to process the monitoring data and achieved media recognition. The network's inputs were normalized temperature time histories. The network's outputs denoted different media: sediment and water. To validate the method, three experiments were conducted; one was used for training the network and the other two for testing. Also, the effect of noise on the network's performance was studied through simulation. The results demonstrated the feasibility and robustness of the neural network.     

Unity direct chain with feedback series impedance based innovative negative group delay circuit

An innovative negative group delay (NGD) circuit theory on unity direct chain (UDC) topology is developed in this paper. The NGD UDC cells are based on the operational amplifier adder with feedback series impedance. Innovative topologies of high-pass NGD UDC cell composed of RL-series network, all-pass RC-parallel network and low-pass RC-series network are identified. It is a first time that all-pass NGD original topologies are defined. NGD analyses and synthesis methods of each NGD UDC cells are provided. The UDC cell based NGD functions are validated with SPICE simulations. The proofs-of-concept (POC) of UDCs behave as all-pass and low-pass NGD functions with group delay equal to −1 ms at very low frequencies. The low-pass NGD cut-off frequency is 424 Hz. The high pass NGD circuit generates −1 µs at the optimal NGD frequency of about 5.15 kHz. Further analysis of the operational amplifier gain and bandwidth effects is performed. The operational amplifier gain affects significantly the NGD level and bandwidth for the all considered UDC cells. Nevertheless, only the RC-parallel feedback based UDC cell is particularly sensitive to the operational bandwidth.     

ORGANISCHE PHOTOCHEMIE XXXII1,2

Abstract

Es werden drei neue Beispiele zu Photoreaktionen von Aroyl-diphenylphosphinen beschrieben, die sowohl unter α-Spaltung als auch 1.2-Sauerstoff-Transfer aus der Carbonylgruppe auf den Phosphor verlaufen. Beide Reaktionen finden auch im Massenspektrometer statt.

Three new examples to photoreactions of aroyl diphenyl phosphines which undergo α-cleavage as well as 1.2-oxygen transfer from the carbonyl group onto the phosphorous atom are described. Both reactions also occur in the mass spectrometer.     

Evasive Targets: Deciphering Polysemy in Mediated Humor

While polysemy has been discussed in communication studies for decades, a fundamental question has evaded systematic analysis: Which textual features make mediated texts open to multiple interpretations? Focusing on humor, we addressed this question by using a somewhat unusual point of departure–a failed intercoder reliability test. We analyzed 130 humorous forwards, of which 55 elicited disagreement between coders regarding the target of mockery and 75 were uncontroversial. Our comparative analysis yielded six textual attributes that augment polysemy in mediated humor: narrative‐valence discrepancies, unstereotypical stereotyping, debatable personality traits, self‐deprecating humor, intertextuality, and centrifugal multimodality. We demonstrate the utility of the proposed typology by analyzing public controversies stirred by humorous communication, and discuss its applicability to the study of audiences and nonhumorous genres.     

Nonreciprocal devices in integrated optics

This article reviews the solutions that have been studied for the implementation of nonreciprocal devices in integrated optics. These components, either isolators or circulators, use the nonreciprocal interaction between light and a magnetic medium. The only two isolators that have been experimented on to date are described in detail with their advantages and drawbacks, and some solutions are proposed to overcome the difficulties encountered.