Optical-transmission characteristics of optical-fiber cables and installed optical-fiber cable networks for WDM systems

Many cables containing 1.3-/spl mu/m zero-dispersion single-mode (SM) optical fibers are installed in trunk and access networks. Recently, there have been a number of studies on wavelength-division-multiplexing (WDM) systems designed to increase transmission capacity and flexibility. If we can construct WDM systems using SM optical-fiber cable networks designed to transmit using wavelengths in the 1.3-/spl mu/m window (O-band), this will prove very effective in reducing construction costs. It is therefore important to examine the wavelength dependence of the transmission characteristics of SM optical-fiber cables and networks that have already been installed and in which several optical fibers are joined. In this paper, we describe the measured optical characteristics of SM optical-fiber cables and installed optical-fiber cable networks at various wavelengths. The optical characteristics were stable in the 1.46 to 1.625-/spl mu/m wavelength range and we confirmed that the installed SM optical-fiber cable networks could be used for WDM system applications.     

Visual tracking in high-dimensional state space by appearance-guided particle filtering

In this paper, we propose a new approach, appearance-guided particle filtering (AGPF), for high degree-of-freedom visual tracking from an image sequence. This method adopts some known attractors in the state space and integrates both appearance and motion-transition information for visual tracking. A probability propagation model based on these two types of information is derived from a Bayesian formulation, and a particle filtering framework is developed to realize it. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method is effective for high degree-of-freedom visual tracking problems, such as articulated hand tracking and lip-contour tracking.     

Synthesis and Characterizations of Triphenylamine End-Functionalized Polymers via Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization

A novel reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) reagent bearing triphenylamine (TPA) group, 4-diphenylamino-dithiobenzoic acid benzyl ester (DDABE), was designed and synthesized. It was used in the RAFT polymerizations of styrene (St) and methyl acrylate (MA) to prepare end-functionalized polymers. The results of the polymerization showed that the RAFT polymerizations could be well controlled using DDABE as the RAFT agent. Number-average molecular weight (M_n,GPC) increased linearly with monomer conversion, and molecular weight distributions were relatively narrow (PDI< 1.50). The results of chain-extension reaction, ¹H NMR spectra and UV/Vis spectra confirmed that most of the polymers chains were end-capped by the functional triphenylamine (TPA) groups. The effect of feed molar ratios of St/DDABE/AIBN on polymerization was investigated.     

基于MoCA标准的家庭网络研究

本文描述了一种基于MOCA标准的家庭网络,并对该网络及设备进行了基本性能的测试.本文首先介绍了家庭网络的发展现状,对目前的各种家庭网络标准进行了比较.在此基础上详细描述了基于MOCA标准的家庭网络,并对该网络的设计,实现、网络性能进行了详述.然后对该网络进行了测试并得出了相关的测试结论.最后指出该网络的不足及改进之处.     

爆轰试验用新型射频连接器的结构设计

针对目前爆轰试验中使用的机械密封射频连接器存在的问题.设计了基于玻璃封接技术的新型密封射频连接器结构,并进行了射频反射补偿计算和强度分析.本项研究为爆轰条件下新型密封射频连接器的研制提供了设计依据.     

Incremental iron overload during reperfusion progressively augments oxidative injury

OBJECTIVE: To determine if a relationship exists between the extent of iron-catalyzed injury and the degree of tissue iron overload during reperfusion. METHODS: To selectively increase tissue iron only during early reperfusion, isolated, buffer perfused rabbit hearts were exposed to 20 microM Fe(2+)-100 microM ADP during the last 3 minutes of ischemia and the initial 4 minutes of reperfusion. Control groups were exposed to ADP and iron-ADP regimens that did not increase intracellular iron. All the hearts received 30 minutes of normothermic global ischemia and 30 minutes of reperfusion. Heart function was monitored continuously throughout each experiment. Tissue iron and biochemical markers were analyzed at the end of experiments. RESULTS: Hemodynamic recovery was decreased and tissue lipid peroxide levels were increased in the 20 microM Fe(2+)-100 microM ADP group compared to controls. The recoveries of developed pressure and positive/negative dP/dT at 30 minutes of reperfusion were negatively correlated with tissue iron levels, while cytosol and membrane lipid peroxide levels correlated positively with the iron levels during reperfusion. CONCLUSION: The extent of oxidative injury during reperfusion was directly related to the tissue iron burden present during reperfusion. Increased lipid peroxidation was the principal chemical marker of iron-catalyzed injury.     

Visual insights into high-resolution earthquake Simulations.

This study focuses on the visualization of a series of large earthquake simulations collectively called TeraShake. The simulation series aims to assess the impact of San Andreas Fault earthquake scenarios in Southern California. We discuss the role of visualization in gaining scientific insight and aiding unexpected discoveries.