Artificial intelligence for optical transport networks: architecture,application and challenges

Optical network plays an important role in telecommunication networks, which supports high-capacity and long-distance transmission of Internet traffic. However, as the scaling and evolving of optical networks, it faces great challenges in terms of network operation, optimization and maintenance. Artificial intelligence(AI) has been proved to have superiority on addressing complex problems, by mimicking cognitive skills similar with human mind. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive investigat...     

Deep learning-based symbol detection algorithm in IMDD-OOFDM system

In the current research on intensity-modulation and direct-detection optical orthogonal frequency division multiplexing(IMDD-OOFDM) system, effective channel compensation is a key factor to improve system performance. In order to improve the efficiency of channel compensation, a deep learning-based symbol detection algorithm is proposed in this paper for IMDD-OOFDM system. Firstly, a high-speed data streams symbol synchronization algorithm based on a training sequence is used to ensure accurate ...     

Rapid and sensitive detection of Salmonella Typhimurium on eggshells by using wireless biosensors

This article presents rapid, sensitive, direct detection of Salmonella Typhimurium on eggshells by using wireless magnetoelastic (ME) biosensors. The biosensor consists of a freestanding, strip-shaped ME resonator as the signal transducer and the E2 phage as the biomolecular recognition element that selectively binds with Salmonella Typhimurium. This ME biosensor is a type of mass-sensitive biosensor that can be wirelessly actuated into mechanical resonance by an externally applied timevarying magnetic field. When the biosensor binds with Salmonella Typhimurium, the mass of the sensor increases, resulting in a decrease in the sensor's resonant frequency. Multiple E2 phage-coated biosensors (measurement sensors) were placed on eggshells spiked with Salmonella Typhimurium of various concentrations (1.6 to 1.6 × 10(7) CFU/cm(2)). Control sensors without phage were also used to compensate for environmental effects and nonspecific binding. After 20 min in a humidity-controlled chamber (95%) to allow binding of the bacteria to the sensors to occur, the resonant frequency of the sensors was wirelessly measured and compared with their initial resonant frequency. The resonant frequency change of the measurement sensors was found to be statistically different from that of the control sensors down to 1.6 × 10(2) CFU/cm(2), the detection limit for this work. In addition, scanning electron microscopy imaging verified that the measured resonant frequency changes were directly related to the number of bound cells on the sensor surface. The total assay time of the presented methodology was approximately 30 min, facilitating rapid detection of Salmonella Typhimurium without any preceding sampling procedures.     

微型减压设施与磨盘柿保鲜效果研究

为使减压贮藏推广与应用,从降低成本出发,对比分析了关键配件的选择,并探讨磨盘柿在微型减压设施下的保鲜效果。结果表明,微型减压设施的配件应选用直径250 mm的硬质PVC波纹耐真空单管,圆形垛,宽3 m、厚0.1 mm软质PVC薄膜,并采用套扣、缠生料带和抹玻璃胶方式连接普通加厚双镀锌铁管、普通加厚黑胶管和内含钢丝的软塑料管形成真空连接系统。这套微型减压设施有利于磨盘柿果实硬度的保持,抑制可溶性固形物、膜相对透性及贮藏后期的丙二醛含量的升高,延缓果实的衰老进程,抑制果实后期褐变的发生。     

Hierarchical Magnetic Network Constructed by CoFe Nanoparticles Suspended Within “Tubes on Rods” Matrix Toward Enhanced Microwave Absorption

Hierarchical magnetic-dielectric composites are promising functional materials with prospective applications in microwave absorption(MA)field.Herein,a three-dimension hierarchical“nanotubes on microrods,”core–shell magnetic metal–carbon composite is rationally constructed for the first time via a fast metal–organic frameworksbased ligand exchange strategy followed by a carbonization treatment with melamine.Abundant magnetic CoFe nanoparticles are embedded within one-dimensional graphitized carbon/carbon nanotubes supported on micro-scale Mo2N rod(Mo2N@CoFe@C/CNT),constructing a special multi-dimension hierarchical MA material.Ligand exchange reaction is found to determine the formation of hierarchical magnetic-dielectric composite,which is assembled by dielectric Mo2N as core and spatially dispersed CoFe nanoparticles within C/CNTs as shell.Mo2N@CoFe@C/CNT composites exhibit superior MA performance with maximum reflection loss of−53.5 dB at 2 mm thickness and show a broad effective absorption bandwidth of 5.0 GHz.The Mo2N@CoFe@C/CNT composites hold the following advantages:(1)hierarchical core–shell structure offers plentiful of heterojunction interfaces and triggers interfacial polarization,(2)unique electronic migration/hop paths in the graphitized C/CNTs and Mo2N rod facilitate conductive loss,(3)highly dispersed magnetic CoFe nanoparticles within“tubes on rods”matrix build multi-scale magnetic coupling network and reinforce magnetic response capability,confirmed by the off-axis electron holography.     

辉发城水库除险加固工程地质勘察及坝基渗透变形分析

辉发城水库除险加固工程坝基为二元结构,坝后坡脚的地下水位高出地表0.45m,表层淤泥质粘土层存在渗透稳定问题.本文在除险加固勘察基础上,利用规范法对坝后淤泥质粘土进行渗透稳定计算,并提出了地基处理措施,对类似工程具有借鉴意义.     

Synthesis and Tribological Behaviour of 1,3,4-Thiadiazole Schiff Base Derivatives as Multifunctional Lubricant Additives

Six new 1,3,4-thiadiazole Schiff base derivatives were synthesized and characterized by IR spectroscopy and ~1H NMR spectrometry, and their anti-corrosion properties and thermal stability were investigated via thermogravimetric analysis(TGA) and copper strip corrosion test. The tribological behavior of the said Schiff base derivatives was evaluated on an Optimol SRV~?4 oscillating reciprocating friction and wear tester. The worn surfaces of the steel discs were investigated using a scanning electron microscope(SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer(EDS). The test results indicated that these thiadiazole Schiff base derivatives possessed favourable thermal stability, corrosion inhibiting ability and the capability of improving the tribological characteristic of the base oil effectively. It is assumed that the adsorbed additives probably reacted with the steel surfaces during the friction process, resulting in the formation of a protective film composed of sulphates, sulphides and organic nitrogen compounds.     

移民安置过程中参与主体利益博弈的初步分析

通过研究建设征地移民安置过程中各参与方的心理特征及行为,从博弈论的视角初步分析了不同行为下水电项目法人、地方政府、移民方各自的利益所得,找出移民管理的合理影响因素,提出了移民安置建议。     

Sturgeon Chondroitin Sulfate Restores the Balance of Gut Microbiota in Colorectal Cancer Bearing Mice

Chondroitin sulfate (CS) is a well-known bioactive substance with multiple biological functions, which can be extracted from animal cartilage or bone. Sturgeon, the largest soft bone animal with ~20% cartilage content, is a great candidate for CS production. Our recent study confirmed the role of sturgeon chondroitin sulfate (SCS) in reducing colorectal cancer cell proliferation and tumor formation. Here, we further studied the effect of SCS on modulating gut microbiome structure in colorectal cancer bearing mice. In this study, the transplanted tumor mice model was constructed to demonstrate that SCS can effectively halt the growth of transplanted colorectal tumor cells. Next, we showed that SCS significantly altered the gut microbiome, such as the abundance of Lactobacillales, Gastranaerophilales, Ruminiclostridiun_5 and Ruminiclostridiun_6. According to linear discriminant analysis (LDA) and abundance map analysis of the microbial metabolic pathways, the changes in microbial abundance led to an increase of certain metabolites (e.g., Phe, Tyr, and Gly). Fecal metabolome results demonstrated that SCS can significantly reduce the amount of certain amino acids such as Phe, Pro, Ala, Tyr and Leu presented in the feces, suggesting that SCS might inhibit colorectal cancer growth by modulating the gut microbiome and altering the production of certain amino acids. Our results revealed the therapeutic potential of SCS to facilitate treatment of colorectal cancer. This study provides insights into the development of novel food-derived therapies for colorectal cancer.