Full-diversity, high-rate space-time block codes from division algebras

We present some general techniques for constructing full-rank, minimal-delay, rate at least one space-time block codes (STBCs) over a variety of signal sets for arbitrary number of transmit antennas using commutative division algebras (field extensions) as well as using noncommutative division algebras of the rational field /spl Qopf/ embedded in matrix rings. The first half of the paper deals with constructions using field extensions of /spl Qopf/. Working with cyclotomic field extensions, we construct several families of STBCs over a wide range of signal sets that are of full rank, minimal delay, and rate at least one appropriate for any number of transmit antennas. We study the coding gain and capacity of these codes. Using transcendental extensions we construct arbitrary rate codes that are full rank for arbitrary number of antennas. We also present a method of constructing STBCs using noncyclotomic field extensions. In the later half of the paper, we discuss two ways of embedding noncommutative division algebras into matrices: left regular representation, and representation over maximal cyclic subfields. The 4/spl times/4 real orthogonal design is obtained by the left regular representation of quaternions. Alamouti's (1998) code is just a special case of the construction using representation over maximal cyclic subfields and we observe certain algebraic uniqueness characteristics of it. Also, we discuss a general principle for constructing cyclic division algebras using the nth root of a transcendental element and study the capacity of the STBCs obtained from this construction. Another family of cyclic division algebras discovered by Brauer (1933) is discussed and several examples of STBCs derived from each of these constructions are presented.     

PNNI-based control plane for automatically switched optical networks

Much effort has been spent on the definition of control plane protocols for automatically switched optical networks (ASON). Most of the proposals brought into the standardization for an International Telecommunications Union-Telecommunication Sector, Internet Engineering Task Force, and Optical Internetworking Forum are based on Internet protocol concepts. One such proposal is the generalized multi-protocol label switching (GMPLS), an extension of the MPLS traffic engineering control plane model that includes nonpacket switched technologies (time, wavelength, and fiber switching). Recently, the potential use of private network-network interface (PNNI) in ASONs has been discussed as an alternative proposal by the standardization bodies. The goal of this paper is to appropriately adapt asynchronous transfer mode into an optical PNNI (O-PNNI) protocol that can be used as the control plane of ASONs. The paper also provides a critical viewpoint on the potential usage of either O-PNNI or GMPLS control plane and analyzes the pros and cons of each. The methodology adopted toward devising O-PNNI hinges on reviewing PNNI along with ASON recommendations in order to determine the set of PNNI features that require adaptation. Having identified these features we engineer and present appropriate solutions relating to routing, signaling and addressing aspects.     

Sequential Spectrum Analysis of the Sideband Components of Digital Amplitude-Modulated Signals

It is shown that, for the spectrum analysis of digital quasi-periodic signals, one must use a procedure based on approximating the sequence of data readouts by a first-order trigonometric polynomial with a varying frequency of its harmonic functions.     

Magnetically induced non-Faraday nonreciprocity in a fiber-optic gyroscope

Optical phase nonreciprocity is found to appear in fiber-optic gyroscopes as a result of a magnetically induced distortion of a propagating fiber mode. It is shown that this nonreciprocity places a limitation on the magnetic stability of a gyroscope.     

Nonlinear crack dynamics and scaling aspects of fracture (experimental and theoretical study)

Nonlinear dynamics of crack propagation are investigated experimentally and theoretically with the goal of clarifying the nature of limiting crack velocity, the transition from steady state to branching regimes of crack dynamics, and the dynamics of crack arrest. The theoretical explanation of limiting steady-state crack velocity and the transition to a branching regime was proposed due to the study of collective behavior of a microcrack ensemble at the crack tip area. The experimental study of crack dynamics was carried out in a preloaded plate PMMA specimen using the high-speed camera coupled with the photo-elasticity method, the point stress recording with a laser system, and the failure surface roughness measurement.     

Progressive damage modelling of SMC composite materials

The present work deals with the modelling of damage behaviour for sheet moulding compound (SMC) composite materials using a finite element analysis package. Specifically, a comparison is made between the results obtained experimentally for a three-point bending test, and those obtained from numerical simulation using a material model already implemented. The simulation has been performed for the material models available within the PAM-CRASH software. The simulation results are compared and validated with respect to experimentation.     

Fracture response of fibre-reinforced materials with macro/microcrack damage using the Boundary Element Technique

The Boundary Element Method (BEM) incorporating the Embedded Cell Approach (ECA) has been used to analyse the effects of constituent material properties, fibre spatial distribution and microcrack damage on the localised behaviour of transversely fractured, unidirectional fibre-reinforced composites. Three specific composites, i.e., glass fibre reinforced polyester, carbon fibre reinforced epoxy and a glass-carbon hybrid, are considered. The geometrical structures examined were perfectly periodic, uniformly spaced fibre arrangements in square and hexagonal embedded cells. In addition, numerical simulations were also conducted using embedded cells containing randomly distributed fibres. The models involve both elastic fibres and matrix, with the interfaces between the different phases being fully bonded. The results indicate that the constituent material properties (two phase composite) and spatial distribution have a significant effect on the localised stress distributions around the primary crack tip. However, the strain energy release rate associated with crack propagation is predominantly influenced by the material composition. The three-phase hybrid composite exhibited an apparent intermediate fracture toughness value, compared to the all-glass and all-carbon models. Furthermore, the strain energy release rate for the macrocrack lowers as it enters a zone of localised damage (microcracking). The presence of microcracks relaxes the stress field, which can result in a significant reduction in the energetics of the primary crack.     

Nanoscale Crystallization in Amorphous Fe–P–Mn Alloys

Mössbauer effect measurements and physicochemical analysis demonstrate that annealing of amorphous Fe–P–Mn alloys leads to the formation of a nanocrystalline structure.     

Kinetic Characteristics of Amino Acid Salt Crystallization in Methanol‐Water System

Nucleation and growth mechanisms and kinetics of crystals of an amino acid salt were investigated in a methanol‐water system by measuring and evaluating the induction time as a function of the supersaturation ratio and temperature in batch salting out crystallization experiments. Discrimination between the possible crystallization mechanisms, and estimation of the kinetic parameters were carried out using nonlinear parameter identification. The results concerning the growth mechanism obtained were checked additionally by measuring the induction time as a function of number density of seed crystals.     

用动态规划神经网络模型研究多水库系统的水量分配(下)

为了分析多水库系统中两座水库之间灌溉用水的分配问题，建立了基到动态规划的神经网络模型。为了研究从一座上游水库取水在下游两座之库之间进行水量分配的问题，提出了3个状态变量和4个决策变量的改进的动态规划算法。采用神经网络模型，用3个状态变量动态规划算法得出调度原则，就所研究的多水库系统实例来说，新的动态规划神经网络模型的性能很好，将该模型的性能与临时凑合的标准调度原则和以前推荐使用的约束动态规划神经网络模型进行了比较。