H∞ ALMOST DISTURBANCE DECOUPLING FOR MIMO BILINEAR SYSTEMS

The H_∞ almost disturbance decoupling problem is considered. In this paper, a nonlinear design is proposed to find a state feedback controller for bilinear systems. The closed‐loop system is internally stable and achieves disturbance attenuation in nonlinear H_∞ sense. We defined a special form of Lyapunov function, which is constructed in terms of one or a set of positive definite constant matrices. If, except of the origin of system, the corresponding polynomial of the positive definite matrix (or several polynomials relevant to the positive definite constant matrices) has (have) no zero on a given subset of state space, then we can construct a controller to solve our problem. It is found that the controller structure could be complicated, but is feasible in computation and may require optimization technique to search the solution. We consider both SIMO and MIMO cases with illustrated examples.     

The influence of spin on second sound in superfluid3He-4He mixtures

The second-sound velocity of a superfluid mixture increases when a static and homogeneous magnetic field is applied. In particular, for dilute mixtures (molar ³ He concentration <0.1) and low temperatures, (0.1<T<0.6 K) the relative velocity increase is independent of concentration and is given by u ₂/u ₂5×10^–16 B _e ² T ^–2. It should be easily observed wheneverB _e T ^–1is larger than 10 ⁵ G K^–1 and can lead to a novel measurement of the magnetic susceptibility.     

Minimum-delay schedules in layered networks

Summary In this paper, we consider the following problem: given a layered network including a set of messages, each of which must be transmitted from a source to a sink node, what is the sequence of moves from one node to another which minimizes the total completion time? We first show that the general problem is NP-complete for both fixed and variable path routing (thus the scheduling problem for more realistic networks with cycles must be considered computationally intractable). We then consider several restrictions which admit polynomia time algorithms.Most of this work was done while this author was at the Department of Mathematics, University of Rome La Sapienza     

A new device for performing reference point indentation without a reference probe

Here we describe a novel, hand-held reference point indentation (RPI), instrument that is designed for clinical measurements of bone material properties in living patients. This instrument differs from previous RPI instruments in that it requires neither a reference probe nor removal of the periosteum that covers the bone, thus significantly simplifying its use in patient testing. After describing the instrument, we discuss five guidelines for optimal and reproducible results. These are: (1) the angle between the normal to the surface and the axis of the instrument should be less than 10°, (2) the compression of the main spring to trigger the device must be performed slowly (>1 s), (3) the probe tip should be sharper than 10 μm; however, a normalized parameter with a calibration phantom can correct for dull tips up to a 100 μm radius, (4) the ambient room temperature should be between 4?°C and 37 °C, and (5) the effective mass of the bone or material under test must exceed 1 kg, or if under 1 kg, the specimen should be securely anchored in a fixation device with sufficient mass (which is not a requirement of previous RPI instruments). Our experience is that a person can be trained with these guidelines in about 5 min and thereafter obtain accurate and reproducible results. The portability, ease of use, and minimal training make this instrument suitable to measure bone material properties in a clinical setting.     

鄂西-湘西北地区铅锌矿矿源层对铅锌矿床产出定位的制约

自鄂西至湘西北一线,自北至南铅锌矿的产出层位逐渐抬高。通过对该区矿源层的分析研究发现,矿源层层位控制了铅锌矿的产出层位,北部鄂西地区矿源层为震旦系下统陡山沱组含泥碳质碎屑岩,南部湘西地区矿源层为寒武系下统牛蹄塘组含泥碳质碎屑岩。以地层不整合界面和盆地演化的充填系列为成矿单元,下部碎屑岩地层中的铅锌矿源层制约了上部碳酸岩地层中的铅锌矿的产出定位,矿床就位是热液、矿源层、导矿构造、储矿空间、屏蔽层等多因藕合、临界转换的结果,其成因为盆源热液矿床。     

1-(2-吡啶偶氮)-2-萘酚分光光度法测定硫酸阳极氧化液中铜

研究了铜与1-(2-吡啶偶氮)-2-萘酚(PAN)的显色反应,建立了测定硫酸阳极氧化液中铜的新方法。以TritonX-100为增溶增敏剂,明胶作稳定保护剂,在酸性条件下Cu-PAN络合物稳定保持在水相中,直接进行光度分析。该络合物在558nm处有最大吸收峰,其表观摩尔吸光系数ε=2.25×104L.mol-1.cm-1。方法检出限为0.028μg/mL,线性范围为0～3.2μg/mL,用于测定硫酸阳极氧化液中的铜,加标回收率为98.2%～105.6%,相对标准偏差≤0.34%。     

Theoretical Correlations and Measured Correlations: Relating Recognition and Recall in Four Distributed Memory Models.

This article addresses the relation between item recognition and associative (cued) recall. Going beyond measures of performance on each task, the analysis focuses on the degree to which the contingency between successful recognition and successful recall of a studied item reflects the commonality of memory processes underlying the recognition and recall tasks. Specifically, 4 classes of distributed memory models are assessed for their ability to account for the relatively invariant correlation (≈ .5) between successive recognition and recall. Basic versions of each model either under- or overpredict the intertask correlation. Introducing variability in goodness-of-encoding and response criteria, as well as output encoding, enabled all 4 models to reproduce the moderate intertask correlation and the increase in correlation observed in 2 mixed-list experiments. This model-based analysis provides a general theoretical framework for interpreting contingencies between successive memory tests. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

A new approach to adaptive control: no nonlinearities

In adaptive control the goal is to design a controller to control an uncertain system whose parameters may be changing with time. Typically the controller consists of an identifier (or tuner) which is used to adjust the parameters of a linear time-invariant (LTI) compensator, and under suitable assumptions on the plant model uncertainty it is proven that good asymptotic behaviour is achieved, such as model matching (for minimum phase systems) or stability. However, a typical adaptive controller does not track time-varying parameters very well, and it is often highly nonlinear, which can result in undesirable behaviour, such as large transients or a large control signal. Furthermore, most adaptive controllers provide only asymptotic tracking, with no ability to design for a pre-specified settling time.Here we propose an alternative approach, which yields a linear periodic controller. Rather than estimating the plant or compensator parameters, instead we estimate what the control signal would be if the plant parameters were known. In this paper we argue the utility of this approach and then examine the first order case in detail, including a simulation. We also explore the benefits and limitations of the approach.