Visualizing multiwavelength astrophysical data

With recent advances in the measurement technology for allsky astrophysical imaging, our view of the sky is no longer limited to the tiny visible spectral range over the 2D Celestial sphere. We now can access a third dimension corresponding to a broad electromagnetic spectrum with a wide range of allsky surveys; these surveys span frequency bands including long wavelength radio, microwaves, very short X-rays, and gamma rays. These advances motivate us to study and examine multiwavelength visualization techniques to maximize our capabilities to visualize and exploit these informative image data sets. In this work, we begin with the processing of the data themselves, uniformizing the representations and units of raw data obtained from varied detector sources. Then we apply tools to map, convert, color-code, and format the multiwavelength data in forms useful for applications. We explore different visual representations for displaying the data, including such methods as textured image stacks, the horseshoe representation, and GPU-based volume visualization. A family of visual tools and analysis methods is introduced to explore the data, including interactive data mapping on the graphics processing unit (GPU), the mini-map explorer, and GPU-based interactive feature analysis.     

On the convergence rate of ordinal comparisons of random variables

The asymptotic exponential convergence rate of ordinal comparisons follows from well-known results in large deviations theory, where the critical condition is the existence of a finite moment generating function. In this note, we show that this is both a necessary and sufficient condition, and also show how one can recover the exponential convergence rate in cases where the moment generating function is not finite. In particular, by working with appropriately truncated versions of the original random variables, the exponential convergence rate can be recovered     

Note: A resonant fiber-optic piezoelectric scanner achieves a raster pattern by combining two distinct resonances

The resonant fiber-optic piezoelectric scanner (RFPS) benefits imaging systems with compactness and flexibility, but previously its scanning manner was limited to non-raster patterns that suffer various deficiencies (e.g., nonuniform in terms of spatial coverage and sampling time). Here, we propose a method for the RFPS to achieve a raster pattern by producing different order resonances in the two orthogonal directions. Resonant frequencies of the RFPS are deduced by the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, and investigated by finite element method. We experimentally fabricated a prototype RFPS, measured its properties to investigate the feasibility for raster scanning, and finally demonstrated the imaging ability.     

关于复正规矩阵的Rayleigh商

将Hermite矩阵的Rayleigh商推广到了复正规矩阵中,研究了复正规矩阵的Ray-leigh商的一些性质,其结果具有一定的理论价值和应用价值。     

Model test of helical angle effect on coal loading performance of shear drum

The work presented in this paper focuses on improving coal loading performance of shear drum.Employing the similarity theory,we carried out a dimensional analysis of the correlation parameters which in...     

Preparation of BaTiO3-Based Nonreducible X7R Dielectric Materials Via Nanometer Powders Doping

Nonreducible X7R dielectric materials, which can be cofired with Ni electrode, were obtained by doping nanometer additives to BaTiO₃ powders synthesized by employing a sol-gel method. The crystallization process, structure and constituent of nanometer additives, as well as morphologies were studied via differential thermal and thermogravimetric analyses (DTA/TG), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The effects of the calcining temperature of dopants on the dielectric properties were also discussed. The experiment results proved that higher-performance X7R dielectric materials could be obtained via nanometer doping compared with conventional doping. At room temperature, dielectric constant is more than 3000; dielectric loss lower than 1.0% and insulation resistance more than 10¹¹Ω ⋅cm.     

FPGA在某电视跟踪系统中的应用

介绍了一种以DSP为核心的数字式电视跟踪系统,主要研究了利用FPGA控制、处理数字视频信号的方法,实现了实时的视频叠加。详细讨论了FPGA的控制逻辑及其相关部分结构。采用FPGA实现视频显示信息的叠加,可有效减轻DSP的速度压力,提高系统性能。     

New Application of Stainless Steel

Several rigid substrates such as stainless steel, titanium alloy, aluminum alloy, nickel foil, silicon, and sodium lime glass have been employed for manufacturing high quality TiO2 films by metal organic chemical vapor deposition （MOCVD）. The as-deposited TiO2 films have been characterized with SEM/EDX and XRD. The photocatalytic properties were investigated by decomposition of aqueous orange Ⅱ. UV VIS photospectrometer was employed to check the absorption characteristics and photocatalytic degradation activity. The results show that films synthesized on metal substrates display higher photoactivities than that on absolute substrates such as silicon and glass. It is found that solar light is an alternative to UV-light used for illumination during photodegradation of orange Ⅱ. TiO2 film on stainless steel substrate was regarded as the best one for photocatalysis.     

The Densification of Cu／Ti System by Spark Plasma Sintering

In order to unclose the dynamics of SPS densification, a special sintering sample (Cul Ti wires compact) was designed. Characters of the shrinkage rates during sintering process and mierostructures of products fabrieated by the spark plasma sintering( SPS ) and hot-press .sintering were investigated. The experimental results reveal that a higher temperature field is formed at the connected area and conductive net of the compact. These high-temperature parts deformed more easily than other parts, which is believed to be the main cause of SPS fast densification, according to a hard-core and soft-hell material model.