Total variation blind deconvolution

We present a blind deconvolution algorithm based on the total variational (TV) minimization method proposed by Acar and Vogel (1994). The motivation for regularizing with the TV norm is that it is extremely effective for recovering edges of images as well as some blurring functions, e.g., motion blur and out-of-focus blur. An alternating minimization (AM) implicit iterative scheme is devised to recover the image and simultaneously identify the point spread function (PSF). Numerical results indicate that the iterative scheme is quite robust, converges very fast (especially for discontinuous blur), and both the image and the PSF can be recovered under the presence of high noise level. Finally, we remark that PSFs without sharp edges, e.g., Gaussian blur, can also be identified through the TV approach.     

一种任意图形编码的（0，π）型二维位相光栅的设计

基于分析和比较各种编码图形的二维二值位相光栅的优缺点．提出了一种设计任意图形编码的二值位相光栅的方法。该方法主要分为两步．首先以获得最高衍射效率为基准．寻求任意图形编码的二维二值位相光栅的初始结构．然后采用一种迭代算法优化初始结构获得期望的光强分布。设计了７个可等强分束的二维二值位相光栅，其衍射效率均大于８０％，均匀性偏差均小于０．０１％。     

Technology and device scaling considerations for CMOS imagers

This paper presents an analysis of the impact of device and technology scaling on active pixel CMOS image sensors. Using the SLA roadmap as a guideline, we calculate the device characteristics that are germane to the image sensing performance of CMOS imagers, and highlight the areas where the CIMOS imager technology may need to depart from “standard” CMOS technologies. The impact of scaling on those analog circuit performance that pertain to image sensing performances are analyzed. Our analyses suggest that while “standard” CMOS technologies may provide adequate imaging performance at the 2-1 μm generation without any process change, some modifications to the fabrication process and innovations of the pixel architecture are needed to enable CMOS to perform good quality imaging at the 0.5 μm technology generation and beyond. Finally, the challenges to the CMOS imager research community are outlined     

Characterization and decomposition of waveforms for Larsen 500airborne system

The authors describe a method of accurately decomposing a Larsen waveform into the surface and bottom reflections, independently of the degree of their overlap. A mathematical model that can be used to characterize the Larsen waveforms received under diverse circumstances is established. This model is used in conjunction with an optimization technique to facilitate the decomposition of each Larsen waveform into surface and bottom reflections. The optimized parameters of the mathematical model are used to give sea depth estimates. The resolution of Larsen waveforms into two separate components by means of this technique offers two important advantages. First, sea depths can be readily determined from the displacement between the two components without human intervention, that is, the processing can be automated. Second, fairly accurate sea depths can be deduced even in cases where the two reflections strongly overlap     

Theory of the frequency responses of uniform and quasi-taper helical antennas

A theory is presented for the frequency responses of uniform and quasi-taper helical antennas radiating in the axial mode. Based on a model assuming a single traveling wave of current, expressions for the far-zone electric field are obtained by summing the contributions of the current elements from one end of the helix to another. These expressions are used to study the variation of the axial electric field with frequency, first assuming the Hansen-Woodyard (HW) condition and then assuming Sensiper's solution for the phase velocity. It is found that the HW condition leads to the result that the electric field increases monotonically with frequency over the entire axial mode range, which is in violation with the recent experimental measurements of King and Wong. On the other hand Sensiper's phase velocity yields frequency response curves that are consistent with King and Wong's measurements. Numerical results are given for uniform helices and quasi-taper helices consisting of two uniform sections of different diameters.     

Statistical study of the influence of building architectural properties on scattered fields in urban environment

Statistical studies on the reflection coefficient of concrete–glass building facades are conducted using a fast and an accurate method based on the Green’s functions. The variation of different architectural parameters, such as concrete permitting and distribution, size and type of windows, are studied. The influence of selected parameters on the total reflection coefficient of the building is quantified for different incidence and observation angles as well as in different diffraction zones.     

用低温金属电镀技术制造与封装的惯性微型电学开关

运用光刻胶为注模的多次互不干扰金属电镀技术实现了惯性微型电学开关的低温制造与封装.电镀技术的低温过程可使微型开关直接成形于预先制作好的含有电子信号处理电路的基底上,加上同样借助于低温金属电镀技术的基于整个硅晶片的倒装封装,直接形成环绕各个器件的密封腔体.这一技术最终将使得模块化生产成为现实.微型开关的高度和它的密封腔的高度可以分别控制.电子信号可以通过金属互连线进入密封腔体.为了便于设计,建立了一个既简单又相对准确的"弹簧-质量块"模型.以此设计的惯性开关,即使在未封装的常温、常压条件下,均可工作109次以上.本文对密封腔体的强度和密封性,以及金属互连线的可靠性,都作了详细的检测,各项指标均达到其各自的标准.     

Enhanced storage/operation stability of small molecule organic photovoltaics using graphene oxide interfacial layer

Graphene and graphene oxide (GO) have been applied in flexible organic electronic devices with enhanced efficiency of polymeric photovoltaic (OPV) devices. In this work, we demonstrate that storage/operation stability of OPV can be substantially enhanced by spin-coating a GO buffer layer on ITO without any further treatment. With a 2 nm GO buffer layer, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of a standard copper phthalocyanine (CuPc)/fullerene (C₆₀) based OPV device shows about 30% enhancement from 1.5% to 1.9%. More importantly, while the PCE of the standard device drop to 1/1000 of its original value after 60-days of operation-storage cycles; those of GO-buffered device maintained 84% of initial PCE even after 132-days. Atomic force microscopy studies show that CuPc forms larger crystallites on the GO-buffered ITO substrate leading to better optical absorption and thus photon utilization. Stability enhancement is attributed to the diffusion barrier of the GO layer which slow down diffusion of oxygen species from ITO to the active layers.     

Three-dimensional virtual-reality surgical planning and soft-tissueprediction for orthognathic surgery

Complex maxillofacial malformations continue to present challenges in analysis and correction beyond modern technology. The purpose of this paper is to present a virtual reality workbench for surgeons to perform virtual orthognathic surgical planning and soft-tissue prediction in three dimensions. A resulting surgical planning system, i.e., three-dimensional virtual reality surgical planning and soft-tissue prediction for orthognathic surgery, consists of four major stages: computed tomography (CT) data post-processing and reconstruction, three-dimensional (3-D) color facial soft-tissue model generation, virtual surgical planning and simulation, soft-tissue-change preoperative prediction. The surgical planning and simulation are based on a 3D CT reconstructed bone model, whereas the soft-tissue prediction is based on color texture-mapped and individualized facial soft-tissue model. Our approach is able to provide a quantitative osteotomy-simulated bone model and prediction of postoperative appearance with photorealistic quality. The prediction appearance can be visualized from any arbitrary viewing point using a low-cost personal computer-based system. This cost-effective solution can be easily adopted in any hospital for daily use     

Cylindrical-rectangular microstrip patch antenna for circularpolarization

The circular polarization condition for a rectangular microstrip patch antenna on a thin cylindrical substrate is investigated. The theoretical study is based on the modal-expansion theory, which is valid for the thin-substrate case. Numerical results for the aspect ratio of the cylindrical-rectangular patch, the optimal feed point for minimum voltage standing wave ratio and the 3-dB bandwidth for circularly polarized radiation are analyzed. Effects of the curvature on the circular polarization condition are also discussed