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Cui, Z.; Zhou, C.; Jafarzadeh, A.; Meng, S.; Yi, Y.; Wang, Y.; Zhang, X.; Hao, Y.; Li, L.; Bogaerts, A. |
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SF₆ catalytic degradation in a γ-Al₂O₃ packed bed plasma system : a combined experimental and theoretical study |
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2022 |
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High voltage |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Effective abatement of the greenhouse gas sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) waste is of great importance for the environment protection. This work investigates the size effect and the surface properties of gamma-Al2O3 pellets on SF6 degradation in a packed bed dielectric barrier discharge (PB-DBD) system. Experimental results show that decreasing the packing size improves the filamentary discharges and promotes the ignition and the maintenance of plasma, enhancing the degradation performance at low input powers. However, too small packing pellets decrease the gas residence time and reduce the degradation efficiency, especially for the input power beyond 80 W. Besides, lowering the packing size promotes the generation of SO2, while reduces the yields of S-O-F products, corresponding to a better degradation. After the discharge, the pellet surface becomes smoother with the appearance of S and F elements. Density functional theory calculations show that SF6 is likely to be adsorbed at the Al-III site over the gamma-Al2O3(110) surface, and it is much more easily to decompose than in the gas phase. The fluorine gaseous products can decompose and stably adsorb on the pellet surface to change the surface element composition. This work provides a better understanding of SF6 degradation in a PB-DBD system. |
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2022-07-20 |
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2397-7264 |
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4.4 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:189603 |
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7208 |
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Bia, P.; Caratelli, D.; Mescia, L.; Gielis, J. |
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Analysis and synthesis of supershaped dielectric lens antennas |
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2015 |
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IET microwaves, antennas and propagation |
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9 |
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14 |
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1497-1504 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Mass communications; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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A novel class of supershaped dielectric lens antennas, whose geometry is described by the three-dimensional (3D) Gielis formula, is introduced and analysed. To this end, a hybrid modelling approach based on geometrical and physical optics is adopted in order to efficiently analyse the multiple wave reflections occurring within the lens and to evaluate the relevant impact on the radiation properties of the antenna under analysis. The developed modelling procedure has been validated by comparison with numerical results already reported in the literature and, afterwards, applied to the electromagnetic characterisation of Gielis dielectric lens antennas with shaped radiation pattern. Furthermore, a dedicated optimisation algorithm based on quantum particle swarm optimisation has been developed for the synthesis of 3D supershaped lens antennas with single feed, as well as with beamforming capabilities. |
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2015-08-14 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:128659 |
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McLachlan, G.; Majdak, P.; Reijniers, J.; Peremans, H. |
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Towards modelling active sound localisation based on Bayesian inference in a static environment |
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2021 |
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Acta Acustica |
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5 |
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45 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Over the decades, Bayesian statistical inference has become a staple technique for modelling human multisensory perception. Many studies have successfully shown how sensory and prior information can be combined to optimally interpret our environment. Because of the multiple sound localisation cues available in the binaural signal, sound localisation models based on Bayesian inference are a promising way of explaining behavioural human data. An interesting aspect is the consideration of dynamic localisation cues obtained through self-motion. Here we provide a review of the recent developments in modelling dynamic sound localisation with a particular focus on Bayesian inference. Further, we describe a theoretical Bayesian framework capable to model dynamic and active listening situations in humans in a static auditory environment. In order to demonstrate its potential in future implementations, we provide results from two examples of simplified versions of that framework. |
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2021-10-21 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:182453 |
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7035 |
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Gielis, J.; Tavkhelidze, I. |
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The general case of cutting of Generalized Möbius-Listing surfaces and bodies |
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2020 |
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4Open |
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3 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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The original motivation to study Generalized Möbius-Listing GML surfaces and bodies was the observation that the solution of boundary value problems greatly depends on the domains. Since around 2010 GML’s were merged with (continuous) Gielis Transformations, which provide a unifying description of geometrical shapes, as a generalization of the Pythagorean Theorem. The resulting geometrical objects can be used for modeling a wide range of natural shapes and phenomena. The cutting of GML bodies and surfaces, with the Möbius strip as one special case, is related to the field of knots and links, and classifications were obtained for GML with cross sectional symmetry of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The general case of cutting GML bodies and surfaces, in particular the number of ways of cutting, could be solved by reducing the 3D problem to planar geometry. This also unveiled a range of connections with topology, combinatorics, elasticity theory and theoretical physics. |
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2020-08-31 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:174471 |
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Zhang, Z.; Bourgeois, L.; Zhang, Y.; Rosalie, J.M.; Medhekar, N. |
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Advanced imaging and simulations of precipitate interfaces in aluminium alloys and their role in phase transformations |
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2020 |
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MATEC web of conferences
T2 – 17th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys (ICAA), October 26-29, 2020 |
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P1 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Precipitation is accompanied by the formation and migration of heterophase interfaces. Using the combined approach of advanced imaging and atomistic simulations, we studied the precipitate-matrix interfaces in various aluminium alloy systems, aiming to resolve their detailed atomic structures and illuminate their role in phase transformations. |
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2020-11-05 |
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326 |
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2261-236x; 2274-7214 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:179147 |
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Darchuk, L.; Worobiec, A.; Khan, V.; Krasnov, V.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Composition of aerosols from the shelter of the Chernobyl power plant |
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2010 |
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AIP conference proceedings |
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1267 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
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2010-08-05 |
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0094-243x |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:84572 |
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Worobiec, A.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.; Darchuk, L.; Vishnyakov, V.; Potgieter, H.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Behavior of semi-volatile particles under a laser and electron beam: influence on the quality of analytical results |
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2010 |
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AIP conference proceedings |
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2010-08-05 |
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0094-243x |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:84573 |
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7553 |
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Lu, A.K.A.; Pourtois, G.; Luisier, M.; Radu, I.P.; Houssa, M. |
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On the electrostatic control achieved in transistors based on multilayered MoS2 : a first-principles study |
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2017 |
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Journal of applied physics |
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121 |
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044505 |
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In this work, the electrostatic control in metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors based on MoS2 is studied, with respect to the number of MoS2 layers in the channel and to the equivalent oxide thickness of the gate dielectric, using first-principles calculations combined with a quantum transport formalism. Our simulations show that a compromise exists between the drive current and the electrostatic control on the channel. When increasing the number of MoS2 layers, a degradation of the device performances in terms of subthreshold swing and OFF currents arises due to the screening of the MoS2 layers constituting the transistor channel. Published by AIP Publishing. |
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2017-01-26 |
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0021-8979; 1089-7550 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:152673 |
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Doevenspeck, J.; Zografos, O.; Gurunarayanan, S.; Lauwereins, R.; Raghavan, P.; Sorée, B. |
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Design and simulation of plasmonic interference-based majority gate |
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2017 |
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AIP advances |
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7 |
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6 |
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065116 |
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Major obstacles in current CMOS technology, such as the interconnect bottleneck and thermal heat management, can be overcome by employing subwavelength-scaled light in plasmonic waveguides and devices. In this work, a plasmonic structure that implements the majority (MAJ) gate function is designed and thoroughly studied through simulations. The structure consists of three merging waveguides, serving as the MAJ gate inputs. The information of the logic signals is encoded in the phase of transmitted surface plasmon polaritons (SPP). SPPs are excited at all three inputs and the phase of the output SPP is determined by theMAJof the input phases. The operating dimensions are identified and the functionality is verified for all input combinations. This is the first reported simulation of a plasmonic MAJ gate and thus contributes to the field of optical computing at the nanoscale. (C) 2017 Author(s). |
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2017-06-23 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:152632 |
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Duflou, R.; Ciubotaru, F.; Vaysset, A.; Heyns, M.; Sorée, B.; Radu, I.P.; Adelmann, C. |
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Micromagnetic simulations of magnetoelastic spin wave excitation in scaled magnetic waveguides |
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2017 |
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Applied physics letters |
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111 |
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192411 |
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We study the excitation of spin waves in scaled magnetic waveguides using the magnetoelastic effect. In uniformly magnetized systems, normal strains parallel or perpendicular to the magnetization direction do not lead to spin wave excitation since the magnetoelastic torque is zero. Using micromagnetic simulations, we show that the nonuniformity of the magnetization in submicron waveguides due to the effect of the demagnetizing field leads to the excitation of spin waves for oscillating normal strains both parallel and perpendicular to the magnetization. The excitation by biaxial normal in-plane strain was found to be much more efficient than that by uniaxial normal out-of-plane strain. For narrow waveguides with a width of 200 nm, the excitation efficiency of biaxial normal in-plane strain was comparable to that of shear strain. Published by AIP Publishing. |
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2017-11-10 |
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Bafekry, A.; Stampfl, C.; Naseri, M.; Fadlallah, M.M.; Faraji, M.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Gogova, D.; Feghhi, S.A.H. |
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Effect of electric field and vertical strain on the electro-optical properties of the MoSi2N4 bilayer : a first-principles calculation |
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2021 |
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Journal Of Applied Physics |
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J Appl Phys |
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Recently, a two-dimensional (2D) MoSi 2N 4 (MSN) structure has been successfully synthesized [Hong et al., Science 369(6504), 670-674 (2020)]. Motivated by this result, we investigate the structural, electronic, and optical properties of MSN monolayer (MSN-1L) and bilayer (MSN-2L) under the applied electric field (E-field) and strain using density functional theory calculations. We find that the MSN-2L is a semiconductor with an indirect bandgap of 1.60 (1.80)eV using Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof (HSE06). The bandgap of MSN-2L decreases as the E-field increases from 0.1 to 0.6V/angstrom and for larger E-field up to 1.0V/angstrom the bilayer becomes metallic. As the vertical strain increases, the bandgap decreases; more interestingly, a semiconductor to a metal phase transition is observed at a strain of 12 %. Furthermore, the optical response of the MSN-2L is in the ultraviolet (UV) region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The absorption edge exhibits a blue shift by applying an E-field or a vertical compressive strain. The obtained interesting properties suggest MSN-2L as a promising material in electro-mechanical and UV opto-mechanical devices. |
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2021-04-15 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:178233 |
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Bafekry, A.; Sarsari, I.A.; Faraji, M.; Fadlallah, M.M.; Jappor, H.R.; Karbasizadeh, S.; Nguyen, V.; Ghergherehchi, M. |
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Electronic and magnetic properties of two-dimensional of FeX (X = S, Se, Te) monolayers crystallize in the orthorhombic structures |
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2021 |
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Applied Physics Letters |
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Appl Phys Lett |
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118 |
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In this Letter, we explore the lattice, dynamical stability, and electronic and magnetic properties of FeTe bulk and FeX (X=S, Se, Te) monolayers using the density functional calculations. The phonon dispersion relation, elastic stability criteria, and cohesive energy results show the stability of studied FeX monolayers. The mechanical properties reveal that all FeX monolayers have a brittle nature. Furthermore, these structures are stable as we move down the 6A group in the periodic table, i.e., from S, Se, and Te. The stability and work function decrease as the electronegativity decreases. The spin-polarized electronic structures demonstrate that the FeTe monolayer has a total magnetization of 3.8 mu (B), which is smaller than the magnetization of FeTe bulk (4.7 mu (B)). However, FeSe and FeS are nonmagnetic monolayers. The FeTe monolayer can be a good candidate material for spin filter applications due to its electronic and magnetic properties. This study highlights the bright prospect for the application of FeX monolayers in electronic structures. |
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2021-04-07 |
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Most recent IF: 3.411 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:177731 |
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6985 |
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Saiz, F.; Karaaslan, Y.; Rurali, R.; Sevik, C. |
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Interatomic potential for predicting the thermal conductivity of zirconium trisulfide monolayers with molecular dynamics |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
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Journal Of Applied Physics |
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J Appl Phys |
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129 |
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15 |
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155105 |
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We present here a new interatomic potential parameter set to predict the thermal conductivity of zirconium trisulfide monolayers. The generated Tersoff-type force field is parameterized using data collected with first-principles calculations. We use non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations to predict the thermal conductivity. The generated parameters result in very good agreement in structural, mechanical, and dynamical parameters. The room temperature lattice thermal conductivity ( kappa) of the considered crystal is predicted to be kappa x x = 25.69Wm – 1K – 1 and kappa y y = 42.38Wm – 1K – 1, which both agree well with their corresponding first-principles values with a discrepancy of less than 5%. Moreover, the calculated kappa variation with temperature (200 and 400 K) are comparable within the framework of the accuracy of both first-principles and molecular dynamics simulations. |
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2021-04-19 |
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0021-8979; 1089-7550 |
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2.068 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 2.068 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:178234 |
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8112 |
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Bal, K.M. |
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Nucleation rates from small scale atomistic simulations and transition state theory |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
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Journal Of Chemical Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Chem Phys |
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155 |
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14 |
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144111 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The evaluation of nucleation rates from molecular dynamics trajectories is hampered by the slow nucleation time scale and impact of finite size effects. Here, we show that accurate nucleation rates can be obtained in a very general fashion relying only on the free energy barrier, transition state theory, and a simple dynamical correction for diffusive recrossing. In this setup, the time scale problem is overcome by using enhanced sampling methods, in casu metadynamics, whereas the impact of finite size effects can be naturally circumvented by reconstructing the free energy surface from an appropriate ensemble. Approximations from classical nucleation theory are avoided. We demonstrate the accuracy of the approach by calculating macroscopic rates of droplet nucleation from argon vapor, spanning 16 orders of magnitude and in excellent agreement with literature results, all from simulations of very small (512 atom) systems. |
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2021-09-30 |
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0021-9606 |
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Impact Factor |
2.965 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 2.965 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:184937 |
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8320 |
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Bal, K.M.; Neyts, E.C. |
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Extending and validating bubble nucleation rate predictions in a Lennard-Jones fluid with enhanced sampling methods and transition state theory |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
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Journal Of Chemical Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Chem Phys |
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157 |
Issue |
18 |
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184113-10 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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We calculate bubble nucleation rates in a Lennard-Jones fluid through explicit molecular dynamics simulations. Our approach-based on a recent free energy method (dubbed reweighted Jarzynski sampling), transition state theory, and a simple recrossing correction-allows us to probe a fairly wide range of rates in several superheated and cavitation regimes in a consistent manner. Rate predictions from this approach bridge disparate independent literature studies on the same model system. As such, we find that rate predictions based on classical nucleation theory, direct brute force molecular dynamics simulations, and seeding are consistent with our approach and one another. Published rates derived from forward flux sampling simulations are, however, found to be outliers. This study serves two purposes: First, we validate the reliability of common modeling techniques and extrapolation approaches on a paradigmatic problem in materials science and chemical physics. Second, we further test our highly generic recipe for rate calculations, and establish its applicability to nucleation processes. |
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000885260600002 |
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2022-11-14 |
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0021-9606 |
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4.4 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 4.4 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:192076 |
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7266 |
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Sargin, G.O.; Sarikurt, S.; Sevincli, H.; Sevik, C. |
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The peculiar potential of transition metal dichalcogenides for thermoelectric applications : a perspective on future computational research |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Journal of applied physics |
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133 |
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15 |
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150902-150937 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The peculiar potential transition metal dichalcogenides in regard to sensor and device applications have been exhibited by both experimental and theoretical studies. The use of these materials, thermodynamically stable even at elevated temperatures, particularly in nano- and optoelectronic technology, is about to come true. On the other hand, the distinct electronic and thermal transport properties possessing unique coherency, which may result in higher thermoelectric efficiency, have also been reported. However, exploiting this potential in terms of power generation and cooling applications requires a deeper understanding of these materials in this regard. This perspective study, concentrated with this intention, summarizes thermoelectric research based on transition metal dichalcogenides from a broad perspective and also provides a general evaluation of future theoretical investigations inevitable to shed more light on the physics of electronic and thermal transport in these materials and to lead future experimental research. |
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001079329000001 |
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2023-04-27 |
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0021-8979; 1089-7550 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
3.2 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 3.2; 2023 IF: 2.068 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:200351 |
Serial |
9105 |
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Espinosa, I.M.P.; Karaaslan, Y.; Sevik, C.; Martini, A. |
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Atomistic model of the anisotropic response of ortho-Mo₂C to indentation |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
AIP advances |
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13 |
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6 |
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065125-65127 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Molybdenum carbide has various applications for which studying the material using classical molecular dynamics simulations would be valuable. Here, we develop an empirical potential within the Tersoff formalism using particle swarm optimization for the orthorhombic phase of Mo2C. The developed potential is shown to predict lattice constants, elastic properties, and equation of state results that are consistent with current and previously reported results from experiments and first principles calculations. We demonstrate the potential with simulations of indentation using multiple indenter sizes that load and unload in three different directions relative to the crystallographic lattice of orthorhombic Mo2C. Direction-dependent force-displacement trends are analyzed and explained in terms of the spatial distributions of stress and strain within the material during indentation. This study reveals the anisotropic elasticity of orthorhombic Mo2C and, more generally, provides researchers with a new empirical potential that can be used to explore the properties and behavior of the material going forward. |
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001016472500005 |
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2023-06-23 |
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2158-3226 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:198333 |
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8834 |
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Mehmonov, K.; Ergasheva, A.; Yusupov, M.; Khalilov, U. |
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The role of carbon monoxide in the catalytic synthesis of endohedral carbyne |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
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Journal of applied physics |
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134 |
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14 |
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144303-144307 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The unique physical properties of carbyne, a novel carbon nanostructure, have attracted considerable interest in modern nanotechnology. While carbyne synthesis has been accomplished successfully using diverse techniques, the underlying mechanisms governing the carbon monoxide-dependent catalytic synthesis of endohedral carbyne remain poorly understood. In this simulation-based study, we investigate the synthesis of endohedral carbyne from carbon and carbon monoxide radicals in the presence of a nickel catalyst inside double-walled carbon nanotubes with a (5,5)@(10,10) structure. The outcome of our investigation demonstrates that the incorporation of the carbon atom within the Ni-n@(5,5)@(10,10) model system initiates the formation of an elongated carbon chain. In contrast, upon the introduction of carbon monoxide radicals, the growth of the carbyne chain is inhibited as a result of the oxidation of endohedral nickel clusters by oxygen atoms after the initial steps of nucleation. Our findings align with prior theoretical, simulation, and experimental investigations, reinforcing their consistency and providing valuable insights into the synthesis of carbyne-based nanodevices that hold promising potential for future advancements in nanotechnology. |
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001083993400003 |
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2023-10-10 |
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0021-8979; 1089-7550 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
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3.2 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 3.2; 2023 IF: 2.068 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:201233 |
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9106 |
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Leigh, S.; Doyle, S.J.; Smith, G.J.; Gibson, A.R.; Boswell, R.W.; Charles, C.; Dedrick, J.P. |
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Ionization and neutral gas heating efficiency in radio frequency electrothermal microthrusters : the role of driving frequency |
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A1 Journal article |
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2024 |
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Physics of plasmas |
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31 |
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2 |
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023509-23513 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The development of compact, low power, charge-neutral propulsion sources is of significant recent interest due to the rising application of micro-scale satellite platforms. Among such sources, radio frequency (rf) electrothermal microthrusters present an attractive option due to their scalability, reliability, and tunable control of power coupling to the propellant. For micropropulsion applications, where available power is limited, it is of particular importance to understand how electrical power can be transferred to the propellant efficiently, a process that is underpinned by the plasma sheath dynamics. In this work, two-dimensional fluid/Monte Carlo simulations are employed to investigate the effects of applied voltage frequency on the electron, ion, and neutral heating in an rf capacitively coupled plasma microthruster operating in argon. Variations in the electron and argon ion densities and power deposition, and their consequent effect on neutral-gas heating, are investigated with relation to the phase-averaged and phase-resolved sheath dynamics for rf voltage frequencies of 6-108 MHz at 450 V. Driving voltage frequencies above 40.68 MHz exhibit enhanced volumetric ionization from bulk electrons at the expense of the ion heating efficiency. Lower driving voltage frequencies below 13.56 MHz exhibit more efficient ionization due to secondary electrons and an increasing fraction of rf power deposition into ions. Thermal efficiencies are improved by a factor of 2.5 at 6 MHz as compared to the more traditional 13.56 MHz, indicating a favorable operating regime for low power satellite applications. |
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001207449000001 |
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2024-02-23 |
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1070-664x |
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2.2 |
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Most recent IF: 2.2; 2024 IF: 2.115 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:205506 |
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9156 |
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Tang, C.S.; Zeng, S.; Wu, J.; Chen, S.; Naradipa, M.A.; Song, D.; Milošević, M.V.; Yang, P.; Diao, C.; Zhou, J.; Pennycook, S.J.; Breese, M.B.H.; Cai, C.; Venkatesan, T.; Ariando, A.; Yang, M.; Wee, A.T.S.; Yin, X. |
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Detection of two-dimensional small polarons at oxide interfaces by optical spectroscopy |
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2023 |
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Applied physics reviews |
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10 |
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3 |
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031406-31409 |
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Two-dimensional (2D) perovskite oxide interfaces are ideal systems to uncover diverse emergent properties, such as the arising polaronic properties from short-range charge-lattice interactions. Thus, a technique to detect this quasiparticle phenomenon at the buried interface is highly coveted. Here, we report the observation of 2D small-polarons at the LaAlO3/SrTiO3 conducting interface using high-resolution spectroscopic ellipsometry. First-principles investigations show that interfacial electron-lattice coupling mediated by the longitudinal phonon mode facilitates the formation of these polarons. This study resolves the long-standing question by attributing the formation of interfacial 2D small polarons to the significant mismatch between experimentally measured interfacial carrier density and theoretical values. Our study sheds light on the complexity of broken periodic lattice-induced quasi-particle effects and its relationship with exotic phenomena at complex oxide interfaces. Meanwhile, this work establishes spectroscopic ellipsometry as a useful technique to detect and locate optical evidence of polaronic states and other emerging quantum properties at the buried interface. |
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001038283300001 |
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2023-09-06 |
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1931-9401 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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15 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 15; 2023 IF: 13.667 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:198433 |
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8847 |
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Vermeulen, B.B.; Raymenants, E.; Pham, V.T.; Pizzini, S.; Sorée, B.; Wostyn, K.; Couet, S.; Nguyen, V.D.; Temst, K. |
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Towards fully electrically controlled domain-wall logic |
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2024 |
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AIP advances |
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14 |
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2 |
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025030-25035 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Utilizing magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs) for write/read and fast spin-orbit-torque (SOT)-driven domain-wall (DW) motion for propagation, enables non-volatile logic and majority operations, representing a breakthrough in the implementation of nanoscale DW logic devices. Recently, current-driven DW logic gates have been demonstrated via magnetic imaging, where the Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction (DMI) induces chiral coupling between perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA) regions via an in-plane (IP) oriented region. However, full electrical operation of nanoscale DW logic requires electrical write/read operations and a method to pattern PMA and IP regions compatible with the fabrication of PMA MTJs. Here, we study the use of a Hybrid Free Layer (HFL) concept to combine an MTJ stack with DW motion materials, and He+ ion irradiation to convert the stack from PMA to IP. First, we investigate the free layer thickness dependence of 100-nm diameter HFL-MTJ devices and find an optimal CoFeB thickness, from 7 to 10 angstrom, providing high tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) readout and efficient spin-transfer torque (STT) writing. We then show that high DMI materials, like Pt/Co, can be integrated into an MTJ stack via interlayer exchange coupling with the CoFeB free layer. In this design, DMI values suitable for SOT-driven DW motion are measured by asymmetric bubble expansion. Finally, we demonstrate that He+ irradiation reliably converts the coupled free layers from PMA to IP. These findings offer a path toward the integration of fully electrically controlled DW logic circuits. |
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001163573400005 |
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2024-02-16 |
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2158-3226 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:203823 |
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9109 |
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Christiansen, T.; Cotte, M.; de Nolf, W.; Mouro, E.; Reyes-Herrera, J.; De Meyer, S.; Vanmeert, F.; Salvado, N.; Gonzalez, V.; Lindelof, P.E.; Mortensen, K.; Ryholt, K.; Janssens, K.; Larsen, S. |
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Insights into the composition of ancient Egyptian red and black inks on papyri achieved by synchrotron-based microanalyses |
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2020 |
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Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America |
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P Natl Acad Sci Usa |
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117 |
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45 |
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27825-27835 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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A hitherto unknown composition is highlighted in the red and black inks preserved on ancient Egyptian papyri from the Roman period (circa 100 to 200 CE). Synchrotron-based macro-X-ray fluo-rescence (XRF) mapping brings to light the presence of iron (Fe) and lead (Pb) compounds in the majority of the red inks inscribed on 12 papyrus fragments from the Tebtunis temple library. The iron-based compounds in the inks can be assigned to ocher, notably due to the colocalization of Fe with aluminum, and the detection of hematite (Fe2O3) by micro-X-ray diffraction. Using the same techniques together with micro-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Pb is shown to be associated with fatty acid phosphate, sulfate, chloride, and carboxylate ions. Moreover, microXRF maps reveal a peculiar distribution and colocalization of Pb, phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S), which are present at the micrometric scale resembling diffused “coffee rings” surrounding the ocher particles imbedded in the red letters, and at the submicrometric scale concentrated in the papyrus cell walls. A similar Pb, P, and S composition was found in three black inks, suggesting that the same lead components were employed in the manufacture of carbon-based inks. Bearing in mind that pigments such as red lead (Pb3O4) and lead white (hydrocerussite [Pb-3(CO3)(2)(OH)(2)] and/or cerussite [PbCO3]) were not detected, the results presented here suggest that the lead compound in the ink was used as a drier rather than as a pigment. Accordingly, the study calls for a reassessment of the composition of lead-based components in ancient Mediterranean pigments. |
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2020-10-27 |
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0027-8424; 1091-6490 |
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11.1 |
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Most recent IF: 11.1; 2020 IF: 9.661 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:174323 |
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8107 |
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Matnazarova, S.; Khalilov, U.; Yusupov, M. |
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Effect of endohedral nickel atoms on the hydrophilicity of carbon nanotubes |
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2023 |
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Molecular simulation |
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49 |
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17 |
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1575-1581 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been successfully used in biomedicine, including cancer therapy, due to their unique physico-chemical properties. Because pristine CNTs exhibit hydrophobic behaviour, they can have a cytotoxic effect on cells, which limits their practical use in biomedicine. The toxicity of CNTs can be reduced by adding water-soluble functional radicals to their surface, i.e. by increasing their hydrophilicity. Another possibility for increasing the hydrophilicity of CNTs is probably filling them with endohedral metal atoms, which has not yet been studied. Thus, in this study, we use computer simulations to investigate the combined effect of endohedral nickel atoms and functional groups on the hydrophilicity of CNTs. Our simulation results show that the introduction of endohedral nickel atoms into CNTs increases their binding energy with functional groups. We also find that the addition of functional groups to the surface of CNT, along with filling it with endohedral nickel atoms, leads to an increase in the dipole moment of the CNT as well as its interaction energy with water, thereby increasing the hydrophilicity of the CNT and, consequently, its solubility in water. This, in turn, can lead to a decrease in CNT toxicity. |
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2023-09-06 |
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0892-7022 |
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Most recent IF: 2.1; 2023 IF: 1.254 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:199261 |
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9027 |
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Gebrehiwot, N.T.; Azadi, H.; Taheri, F.; Van Passel, S. |
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How participation in vegetables market affects livelihoods : empirical evidence from Northern Ethiopia |
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2018 |
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Journal of international food and agribusiness marketing |
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30 |
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2 |
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107-131 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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Vegetable farmers face a number of challenges in marketing. Having first-hand information about vegetable marketing is essential to devise appropriate strategies aimed at enhancing the value of the vegetable chain. It was in line with this view that the study was conducted to characterize vegetable markets in Northern Ethiopia. In an effort to identify the factors influencing vegetable marketing among farmers, data were collected from 283 farm households who were selected using stratified random sampling. Furthermore, the data were triangulated through focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interviews. Descriptive statistics and the binary logistic regression model were used to identify the variables and test the probability of their influence in regard to farmers decisions in vegetable marketing. From the 13 explanatory variables included in the binary logistic regression model, six predictors were found to be statistically significant in determining the effects of participation decision on vegetable market. These variables are as follows: household family size, total land holding of the household, amount of vegetable produced and marketed, use of irrigation technologies, contact with extension agents, and access to market information. Relying on a survey result and observations, the findings of the study indicated that vegetable marketing is significantly improving the livelihood of smallholder producers. |
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2017-12-01 |
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0897-4438 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:154141 |
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6210 |
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Soltani, S.; Azadi, H.; Hosseini, S.J.F.; Witlox, F.; Van Passel, S. |
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Marketing innovation in rural small food industries in Iran |
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2015 |
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Journal of food products marketing |
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21 |
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5 |
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533-551 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM); Government and Law |
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Marketing innovation is essential for small industries to transform products into profit; therefore, understanding its nature and determinants is of utmost importance. This study aimed at understanding marketing innovation and its determinants in the 60 small food industries in the rural areas of Tehran province, Iran. Using a census sampling method, 111 managers of these firms were interviewed. Results showed that the firms performance in marketing innovation is generally weak, and a higher level of radical innovation in marketing is perceived compared to the incremental innovation. Also, a cause-and-effect relationship exists between both product and organizational innovations and marketing innovation. Furthermore, while incremental marketing innovation was negatively influenced by formal R&D unit, product diversification, and the managers years of experience, radical marketing innovation was affected by the capacity of production, product diversification, and managers age and education. The study concluded that in order to boost marketing innovation, innovation should be made also in products and organization. In addition, in order to facilitate the process of marketing innovation, practical and updated training for managers encouraging incremental innovation in marketing, product diversification, and improving R&D activities in the studied firms should be regarded. |
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2015-09-01 |
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1045-4446 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:130144 |
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6225 |
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Penders, A.; Konstantinovic, M.J.; Van Renterghem, W.; Bosch, R.W.; Schryvers, D. |
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TEM investigation of SCC crack tips in high Si stainless steel tapered specimens |
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2021 |
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Corrosion Engineering Science And Technology |
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Corros Eng Sci Techn |
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The stress corrosion cracking (SCC) mechanism is investigated in high Si duplex stainless steel in a simulated PWR environment based on TEM analysis of FIB-extracted SCC crack tips. The microstructural investigation in the near vicinity of SCC crack tips illustrates a strain-rate dependence in SCC mechanisms. Detailed analysis of the crack tip morphology, that includes crack tip oxidation and surrounding deformation field, indicates the existence of an interplay between corrosion- and deformation-driven failure as a function of the strain rate. Slow strain-rate crack tips exhibit a narrow cleavage failure which can be linked to the film-induced failure mechanism, while rounded shaped crack tips for faster strain rates could be related to the strain-induced failure. As a result, two nominal strain-rate-dependent failure regimes dominated either by corrosion or deformation-driven cracking mechanisms can be distinguished. |
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2021-09-14 |
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1478-422x |
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0.879 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 0.879 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:181533 |
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6892 |
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Fitawok, M.B.; Derudder, B.; Minale, A.S.; Van Passel, S.; Adgo, E.; Nyssen, J. |
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Stakeholder perspectives on farmers' resistance towards urban land-use changes in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia |
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2023 |
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Journal of land use science |
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Owing to growing uncontrolled land-use change and urban expansion, farmers in urban fringes are struggling to sustain their livelihood. Farmers have been expressing their dissatisfaction at different times. This study analyzes the stakeholders' perspectives on the causes and outcomes of farmers' resistance to land-use change and urban expansion processes by zooming in on Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. The paper is based on focus group discussions with farmers in the neighboring villages, local agricultural extension experts, and, subsequently, key informant interviews of local government officials. Juxtaposing farmers' and local experts' positions reveals that inadequate compensations during land expropriation, lack of good governance in the urban expansion process, and inaccessibility of infrastructures are primary reasons for the farmers' struggle against urban expansion in the urban fringes. This study provides insights into the consequences of unplanned urban development challenges and may inform research and policymaking on sustainable urban development in the area and beyond. |
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2023-02-22 |
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1747-423x; 1747-4248 |
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3.2 |
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Most recent IF: 3.2; 2023 IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:195109 |
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Li, Q.; Niklas, K.J.J.; Niinemets, U.; Zhang, L.; Yu, K.; Gielis, J.; Gao, J.; Shi, P. |
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Stomatal shape described by a superellipse in four Magnoliaceae species |
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2023 |
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Botany letters |
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Stomata are essential for the exchange of water vapour and atmospheric gases between vascular plants and their external environments. The stomatal geometries of many plants appear to be elliptical. However, prior studies have not tested whether this is a mathematical reality, particularly since many natural shapes that appear to be ellipses are superellipses with greater or smaller edge curvature than predicted for an ellipse. Compared with the ellipse equation, the superellipse equation includes an additional parameter that allows generation of a larger range of shapes. We randomly selected 240 stomata from each of four Magnoliaceae species to test whether the stomatal geometries are superellipses or ellipses. The stomatal geometries for most stomata (943/960) were found to be described better using the superellipse equation. The traditional “elliptical stomata hypothesis” resulted in an underestimation of the area of stomata, whereas the superellipse equation accurately predicted stomatal area. This finding has important implications for the estimation of stomatal area in studies looking at stomatal shape, geometry, and function. |
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2023-07-12 |
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2381-8107; 2381-8115 |
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1.5 |
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Not_Open_Access: Available from 12.01.2024 |
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Most recent IF: 1.5; 2023 IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:197847 |
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8935 |
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Wang, L.; Shi, P.; Chen, L.; Gielis, J.; Niklas, K.J. |
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Evidence that Chinese white olive (Canarium album(Lour.) DC.) fruits are solids of revolution |
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2023 |
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Botany letters |
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Although many fruit geometries resemble a solid of revolution, this assumption has rarely been rigorously examined. To test this assumption, 574 fruits of Canarium album (Lour.) DC. which appear to have an ellipsoidal shape, were examined to determine the validity of a general avian-based egg-shape equation, referred to as the explicit Preston equation (EPE). The assumption that the C. album fruit geometry is a solid of revolution is tested by applying the volume formula for a solid of revolution using the EPE. The goodness of fit of the EPE was assessed using the adjusted root-mean-square error (RMSEadj). The relationship between the observed volume (Vobs) of each fruit, as measured by water displacement in a graduated cylinder, and the predicted volumes (Vpre) based on the EPE was also evaluated using the equation Vpre = slope * Vobs. All the RMSEadj values were smaller than 0.05, which demonstrated the validity of the EPE based on C. album fruit profiles. The 95% confidence interval of the slope of Vpre vs. Vobs included 1.0, indicating that there was no significant difference between Vpre and Vobs. The data confirm that C. album fruits are solids of revolution. This study provides a new approach for calculating the volume and surface area of geometrically similar fruits, which can be extended to other species with similar fruit geometries to further explore the ontogeny and evolution of angiosperm reproductive organs. |
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2023-07-25 |
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2381-8107; 2381-8115 |
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1.5 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:198001 |
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8864 |
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Kadu, A.; van Leeuwen, T.; Batenburg, K.J. |
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CoShaRP : a convex program for single-shot tomographic shape sensing |
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2021 |
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Inverse Problems |
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Inverse Probl |
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We introduce single-shot x-ray tomography that aims to estimate the target image from a single cone-beam projection measurement. This linear inverse problem is extremely under-determined since the measurements are far fewer than the number of unknowns. Moreover, it is more challenging than conventional tomography, where a sufficiently large number of projection angles forms the measurements, allowing for a simple inversion process. However, single-shot tomography becomes less severe if the target image is only composed of known shapes. This paper restricts analysis to target image function that can be decomposed into known compactly supported non-negative-valued functions termed shapes. Hence, the shape prior transforms a linear ill-posed image estimation problem to a non-linear problem of estimating the roto-translations of the shapes. We circumvent the non-linearity by using a dictionary of possible roto-translations of the shapes. We propose a convex program CoShaRP, to recover the dictionary coefficients successfully. CoShaRP relies on simplex-type constraints and can be solved quickly using a primal-dual algorithm. The numerical experiments show that CoShaRP recovers shape stably from moderately noisy measurements. |
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2021-07-23 |
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0266-5611 |
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1.62 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 1.62 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:181617 |
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6859 |
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