General distributed economic framework for dynamic spectrum allocation

The emergence of novel radio techniques enables the application of advantageous revolutionary spectrum policies. An important body of research has appeared about possible frequency management schemes, but none of them proposes solutions that meet every related criteria. In this paper we present our work on dynamic spectrum allocation and pricing that offers a distributed mechanism design, well-suited to practical employment issues. Our model handles interference effects without any restricting assumptions, provides universal scalable and incentive-compatible allocation and pricing mechanisms. We provide both analytical and numerical evaluation of the proposed framework, and in either case we prove this latter to be a suitable approach to efficient and flexible spectrum utilization.     

Structural,optical and electrical properties of Cu<Subscript>2</Subscript>Zn<Subscript>1−x</Subscript>Cd<Subscript>x</Subscript>SnS<Subscript>4</Subscript> quinternary alloys nanostructures deposited on porous silicon

The Cu₂Zn_1?xCd_xSnS₄ quinternary alloy nanostructures with different Cd contents were grown using spin coating technique on porous silicon (63.93 %) substrate. The structural properties of Cu₂Zn_1?xCd_xSnS₄/PS were investigated by X-ray diffraction and field emission-scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM). The optical properties studied through photoluminescence technique, indicated that the band gap is shifted as Cd content increases from 1.84 eV at x = 0 to 1.76 eV at x = 1. The electrical characterization of the Ag/n-PS/Cu₂Zn_1?xCd_xSnS₄/Ag diode through current to voltage (I–V) characterization shows the highest photo-response of (value if any) at Cu₂Zn_0.4Cd_0.6SnS₄ composition.     

Exploring the potential of boron-doped nanographene as efficient charge transport and nonlinear optical material: A first-principles study

Owing to their excellent electrochemical properties, graphenes found applications in several fields ranging from semiconductors, solar cells, field effect transistors, and nanoscale electronic devices as well as in nonlinear optical (NLO) applications. The structural features, electro-optical, charge transport and nonlinear optical properties of the boron-doped graphene (BG) compound 1 were studied using density functional theory methods The BG compound comprises a central electron deficient site of boron atoms, which can serve as electron acceptor while terminal alkoxy groups as donors leading to powerful donor-π-acceptor (D-π-A) configuration. The experimental crystal structure was successfully reproduced by optimized ground state geometry at PBE0/6-311G* level of theory for isolated molecule. The experimental lattice parameters, geometries, crystal presentation and alignment of molecules in the unit cells as well as their packing orientation of BG compound 1 was also efficiently reproduced by applying periodic boundary conditions (PBC) at PBE level. The comprehensive intramolecular charge transfer (CT) was realized from terminal rings of the HOMO to the electron deficient sites of boron atoms of the LUMO. The nature of BG compound 1 might be more towards hole transport even though its hole reorganization energy is twice than that of the electron one due to the significant higher hole transfer integral values. The superior hole transfer integrals and intrinsic mobility values of the BG compound 1 might lead remarkable hole transport contender as compared to many other organic materials. The narrow band gap, density of states profile, dielectric function, uniform conductivity functions and noteworthy electronic as well as CT properties revealed that the BG compound 1 might be proficient optoelectronic contestant having intermolecular CT as well as intramolecular CT with optimal stability. A comparison of static third-order polarizability <γ> of BG compound 1, as calculated in present investigation, was also performed with some standard NLO molecules as well as graphene nanoflakes. Moreover, longitudinal component γ_zzzz of parent compound has been found 12 and 4 times larger than those of previously reported open-shell poly aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). Interestingly, by increasing the donor ability, i.e., introduction of C₂H₂PhNH₂ groups in place of OC₄H₉ groups (BG compound 3) at terminal positions boosts the <γ> amplitude ∼ 8 times than that of its parent BG compound 1.     

Application of BP Neural Network in Prediction of Cu-Pb Composite Plates Properties

Abstract： The artificial neural networks（ANN） , which have broad application, are proposed to develop Cu-Pb composite plates materials. Based on the back propagation（BP） algorithm of the forward muhilayer perceptron, the model to predict the shear stress under different ingredient of the third element and the hot dipping temperature for Cu-Pb composite plates are established. Then the relational model among the third element, hot dipping temperature and shear stress by using the limited data are studied, and the forecast average error is 4%. This model can satisfy the requirements of the precision of forecast in the project experiment process. The results show that the corresponding shear stress is greater when the third element in the element contains more Sn; the most appropriate temperature of hot-dip plating about is 340℃, ＇after predicted with lead/the third element/the best performance of copper composite material element of the third group is the one-element Sn, hot dip plating temperature is 335 ℃ ; two-element is 90% Sn 10% Bi, and hot dip plating temperature is 345 ℃. The prediction results can be used for a reference in instructing the further experimental design.     

Nanocrystalline pirochromite spinel through solution combustion synthesis

The production of magnesium–chromium oxides by solution combustion synthesis was investigated using glycine and urea for the first time. Ammonium dichromate, urea/glycine and ammonium nitrate aqueous solutions were used as the precursors of the oxides. The effect of different reaction parameters, such as fuel richness, stoichiometry and fuel leanness was evaluated; such parameters were modified by changing the reagents and the fuel/oxidant ratio. The results suggest that glycine is an interesting complexing/combustible agent for ammonium dichromate to produce chromite spinel. Addition of extra ammonium nitrate to stoichiometric compositions improved the specific surface area and reduced the crystallite size. The highest specific surface area (153.40 m²/g) was obtained for the stoichiometric fuel/oxidant mixtures containing glycine as combustible in combination with ammonium nitrate; however, the smallest crystallite size (approximately 9 nm) of Pirochromite (MgCr₂O₄) was synthesized using urea as combustible.     

Fabrication and characterization of direct patterning ferroelectric Sr0.9Bi2.1Ta2O9 thin films by photosensitive sol–gel solution

Photosensitive ferroelectric Sr_0.9Bi_2.1Ta₂O₉ (SBT) precursor solutions were synthesized using strontium ethoxide chelated with ethylacetoacetone, tetramethylheptanedionato bismuth and tantalum ethoxide chelated with ethylacetoacetone. SBT thin films with 200 nm thickness were prepared on Pt/TiO₂/SiO₂/Si substrates using the spin coating method. As UV light exposure time to the SBT thin film increased, the intensity of the UV absorption peak of the metal β-diketonate decreased due to metal–oxygen–metal bond formation, which led to decreased solubility of SBT thin film. The solubility difference enabled direct patterning of thin films that had ferroelectric properties. The ferroelectric properties of the UV irradiated SBT thin films were superior to those of the non-UV irradiated films. Pr/Ps and 2 Pr values (at 3 V) of SBT thin films improved approximately 8% and 5%, respectively, with UV irradiation.     

Experimental simulation of tool/product interface during hot drawing

During hot drawing, work tools are subjected to severe constraints. Thus, tool wear is a main preoccupation for industrial engineers. For this reason, it is important to better understand the phenomena which occur at the interface between tool and sheet in this kind of process. That is why, a pin on disc tribometer for high temperature has been designed and achieved. Its originality consists in having an open contact on a continuously new disc surface. This machine permits the simulation of the contact at the tool/product interface during the hot drawing process.In this paper, this new tribometer is described. Then, a friction and wear comparative study of various tool materials is carried out at a temperature of 400 °C and with a pressure of 20 MPa. The classification of these materials is done according to the measurement of the friction coefficient and the wear characterization. Pins, which represent tools are: X153CrMoV12 steel samples uncoated and coated with TiAlN deposited by PVD process and nodular cast iron GJS 600 ones.Sheets made of steel and representing drawing products are: uncoated and coated samples by bimetallic alloy coating. The tribometer is able to classify and to evaluate the tribological performances of the different combinations of pins and sheets. Tests show that coatings reduce friction. However, they do not prevent adhesive wear of pins.     

水热法制备Y2O3：Eu及其发光性能的研究

利用水热法制备立方相Y2O3：Eu红色荧光粉.在不同掺杂浓度、不同溶液pH值的系列样品中,均观测到Eu3＋离子的特征发射.荧光强度与Eu3＋离子掺杂浓度关系研究表明：在不同掺杂浓度中,Eu3＋离子掺杂浓度为9%时其相对发射强度最强.在不同溶液pH值所获得的样品中,以溶液pH等于6制备的样品发光效果最好.此外通过与商用Y2O3：Eu红色荧光粉比较,发现其荧光强度相当.因此,与传统高温固相法相比,水热法合成Y2O3：Eu红色荧光粉是简单易行方案.     

Thermal decomposition of energetic materials 12. Infrared spectral and rapid thermolysis studies of azide-containing monomers and polymers

The IR spectra of the monomers and homopolymers of glycidyl azide (GAP), 3-azidomethyl-3-methyloxetane (AMMO), 3,3-bis(azidomethyl)oxetane (BAMO), 3-azidooxetane (AZOX), and 3-(2,3-diazidopropoxymethyl)-3-methyloxetane (DAPMMO) were assigned. Rapid-scanning Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (10 scans s⁻¹) was used to characterize the slow (5K min⁻¹) and rapid thermolysis (50–255K s⁻¹) of these compounds. The azide group decomposes before the polymer backbone does. However, once decomposed the products are essentially a mixture of those expected of low-membered cyclic ethers and methyl azide. The gaseous decomposition product concentrations are strikingly insensitive to the applied pressure (1–1000 psi Ar) and to the heating rate (50–255K s⁻¹). HCN is the dominant IR active product in all cases except for AMMO monomer, where CO is more abundant. AMMO polymer is the most thermally stable of the polymers.     

Properties of graphitized carbon fiber-halogen residue compounds

Br₂ or ICl residue compound formation in TP 4104B and GY-70 fibers increases their electrical conductivity 3–5 times. It also decreases the tensile strength of the GY-70 fibers by increasing their cross-sectional area. In contrast, the tensile strength of the TP 4104B fiber remains unchanged on Br₂ or ICl residue compound formation. The TP 4104B/Br₂ residue compound loses only 1–2% of its weight and increases its resistance by only 5–10% when heated to 400°C in air; the ICl residue compounds of both fibers are unstable above 150°C. The temperature coefficient of resistivity of the unintercalated fibers (in the range 2–673 K) is attributed to a temperature dependent variation in the number of current carriers in the intercrystalline regions of the fibers and not to a finite resistance percolation path through the graphite crystallites. The magnetoresistance of the fibers from 2–200 K is attributed to a large resistance increase within the graphite crystallites. Both the temperature coefficient of resistivity and the magnetoresistance of the residue compounds are consistent with a metallic-like electron structure. The preparation of bromine residue compounds of individual TP 4104B fibers that had different bromine concentrations was not successful; fibers either intercalated Br₂ and formed the “full” residue compound or remained unintercalated.