The photosynthetic functions and the sensitivity to photoinhibition were compared between two superhigh_yield hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) Liangyoupeijiu and X07S/Zihui 100, the newly developed from two parental line...The photosynthetic functions and the sensitivity to photoinhibition were compared between two superhigh_yield hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) Liangyoupeijiu and X07S/Zihui 100, the newly developed from two parental lines and traditional hybrid rice Shanyou 63 developed from three parental lines. The results showed that, as compared to Shanyou 63, the net photosynthetic rate of Liangyoupeijiu and X07S/Zihui 100 was 9.1% and 11.9% higher, the transpiration rate was 37.4% and 31.4% lower, and their water use efficiency was 74.2% and 63.5% higher respectively. After strong light (2 000 μmol photons·m -2 ·s -1 ) treatment for 2 h, the photochemical quantum yield and the photochemical quenching increased by 37.0% and 18.0% respectively in Liangyoupeijiu, 28.3% and 46.2% in X07S/Zihui 100, but decreased a little in Shanyou 63. The non_photochemical quenching decreased in Liangyoupeijiu and X07S/Zihui 100 (about 50%) but increased greatly in Shanyou 63 (about 50%). Better photosynthetic functions, higher water use efficiency and stronger resistance to photoinhibition, may be the physiological basis for the super high_yield of the two hybrid rice under study.展开更多
Superconducting kinetic inductance detectors(KIDs)are considered to be a highly promising technique for the large-scale imaging of millimeter and submillimeter waves in astronomy.As the pixel density and the array siz...Superconducting kinetic inductance detectors(KIDs)are considered to be a highly promising technique for the large-scale imaging of millimeter and submillimeter waves in astronomy.As the pixel density and the array size increase,the electromagnetic crosstalk inevitably becomes a problem that prevents increasing the multiplexing during the development of larger KIDs arrays.In this work,an effective method is introduced to suppress the electromagnetic crosstalk and achieve a compact pixel distribution and small frequency intervals.The electromagnetic crosstalk is first analyzed by simulating the behavior of two neighboring pixels,and the physical distance and the frequency interval are optimized.Then,the arrangement of the pixels on the whole array is redesigned using a genetic algorithm to satisfy the requirements.The simulation results reveal that the normalized electromagnetic crosstalk can be reduced to 0.5%on an 8×8 array.Larger arrays of 16×16 pixels have been fabricated and measured to validate this method,and the results reveal that both the resonance property and survival rate of pixels are improved effectively with this method.This method will be very helpful for designing high-multiplexing KIDs arrays within a limited bandwidth.展开更多
A new method to study the transient detection efficiency （DE） and pulse amplitude of superconducting nanowire single photon detectors （SNSPD） during the current recovery process is proposed -- statistically analyz...A new method to study the transient detection efficiency （DE） and pulse amplitude of superconducting nanowire single photon detectors （SNSPD） during the current recovery process is proposed -- statistically analyzing the single photon response under photon illumination with a high repetition rate. The transient DE results match well with the DEs deduced from the static current dependence of DE combined with the waveform of a single-photon detection event. This proves that static measurement results can be used to analyze the transient current recovery process after a detection event. The results are relevant for understanding the current recovery process of SNSPDs after a detection event and for determining the counting rate of SNSPDs.展开更多
Superconducting microwave resonators play a pivotal role in superconducting quantum circuits.The ability to finetune their resonant frequencies provides enhanced control and flexibility.Here,we introduce a frequency-t...Superconducting microwave resonators play a pivotal role in superconducting quantum circuits.The ability to finetune their resonant frequencies provides enhanced control and flexibility.Here,we introduce a frequency-tunable superconducting coplanar waveguide resonator.By applying electrical currents through specifically designed ground wires,we achieve the generation and control of a localized magnetic field on the central line of the resonator,enabling continuous tuning of its resonant frequency.We demonstrate a frequency tuning range of 54.85 MHz in a 6.21-GHz resonator.This integrated and tunable resonator holds great potential as a dynamically tunable filter and as a key component of communication buses and memory elements in superconducting quantum computing.展开更多
We design and fabricateλ/2 coplanar waveguide NbN resonators,the thickness and length of which are only several nanometers and hundred microns,respectively.The quality factor of such compact resonators can reach up t...We design and fabricateλ/2 coplanar waveguide NbN resonators,the thickness and length of which are only several nanometers and hundred microns,respectively.The quality factor of such compact resonators can reach up to 7.5×10~4 at single photon power level at 30 m K with the resonance frequency around 6.835 GHz.In order to tune the resonant frequency,the resonator is terminated to the ground with a dc-SQUID.By tuning the magnetic flux in the dc-SQUID,the effective inductance of the dc-SQUID is varied,which leads to the change in the resonant frequency of the resonator.The tunability range is more than 30 MHz and the quality factor is about 3×10~3.These compact and tunable NbN resonators have potential applications in the quantum information processing,such as in the precision measurement,coupling and/or reading out the quantum states of qubits.展开更多
This paper reviews recent developments and key advances in terahertz(THz)science,technology,and applications,focusing on 3 core areas:astronomy,telecommunications,and biophysics.In THz astronomy,it highlights major di...This paper reviews recent developments and key advances in terahertz(THz)science,technology,and applications,focusing on 3 core areas:astronomy,telecommunications,and biophysics.In THz astronomy,it highlights major discoveries and ongoing projects,emphasizing the role of advanced superconducting technologies,including superconductor–insulator–superconductor(SIS)mixers,hot electron boundedness spectroscopy(HEB),transition-edge sensors(TESs),and kinetic inductance detectors(KIDs),while exploring prospects in the field.For THz telecommunication,it discusses progress in solid-state sources,new communication technologies operating within the THz band,and diverse modulation methods that enhance transmission capabilities.In THz biophysics,the focus shifts to the physical modulation of THz waves and their impact across biological systems,from whole organisms to cellular and molecular levels,emphasizing nonthermal effects and fundamental mechanisms.This review concludes with an analysis of the challenges and perspectives shaping the future of THz technology.展开更多
Protein kinases play crucial roles in response to external environment stress signals. A putative protein kinase, W55a, belonging to SNFl-related protein kinase 2 （SnRK2） subfamily, was isolated from a cDNA library ...Protein kinases play crucial roles in response to external environment stress signals. A putative protein kinase, W55a, belonging to SNFl-related protein kinase 2 （SnRK2） subfamily, was isolated from a cDNA library of drought-treated wheat seedlings. The entire length of W55a was obtained using rapid amplification of 5＇ cDNA ends （5＇-RACE） and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction（RT-PCR）. It contains a 1 029-bp open reading frame （ORF） encoding 342 amino acids. The deduced amino acid sequence of W55a had eleven conserved catalytic subdomains and one Ser/Thr protein kinase active-site that characterize Ser/Thr protein kinases. Phylogenetic analysis showed that W55a was 90.38% homologous with rice SAPK1, a member of the SnRK2 family. Using nullisomic-tetrasomic and ditelocentric lines of Chinese Spring, W55a was located on chromosome 2BS. Expression pattern analysis revealed that W55a was upregulated by drought and salt, exogenous abscisic acid, salicylic acid, ethylene and methyl jasmonate, but was not responsive to cold stress. In addition, W55a transcripts were abundant in leaves, but not in roots or stems, under environmental stresses. Transgenic Arabidopsis plants overexpressing W55a exhibited higher tolerance to drought. Based on these findings, W55a encodes a novel dehydration-responsive protein kinase that is involved in multiple stress signal transductions.展开更多
The development of large-format detector arrays with background-limited performance is of particular interest at the terahertz(THz) band, which is a unique band in search of our cosmic origins. With high sensitivity a...The development of large-format detector arrays with background-limited performance is of particular interest at the terahertz(THz) band, which is a unique band in search of our cosmic origins. With high sensitivity and being more promising in the pixel number and multiplexing technology, superconducting kinetic inductance detectors(KID) are emerging as a major choice of detectors of this type. Here we fabricate three-THz-band(0.35/0.85/1.4 THz) KIDs on a single chip from a 120-nm-thick aluminum(Al) superconducting film and measure photon-noise-limited performance and intrinsic generation-recombination noise at high(>1 p W) and low(<1 f W) optical radiation power, respectively. Their responses to blackbody(optical) radiation are proven to be purely from photons compared with the responses of two dark KIDs intentionally arranged on the same detector chip. The lowest optical noise equivalent power(NEP) reaches 6×10^(-18)W/Hz^(0.5)and the optical coupling efficiency is in the range of 49%-56% for the three KIDs, which are in good agreement with the simulation results.展开更多
基金The State Key Basic Research and Development Plan(G1998010100)The Innovative Foundation of Laboratory of Photosynthesis Basic Research,Insitute of Botany,The Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘The photosynthetic functions and the sensitivity to photoinhibition were compared between two superhigh_yield hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) Liangyoupeijiu and X07S/Zihui 100, the newly developed from two parental lines and traditional hybrid rice Shanyou 63 developed from three parental lines. The results showed that, as compared to Shanyou 63, the net photosynthetic rate of Liangyoupeijiu and X07S/Zihui 100 was 9.1% and 11.9% higher, the transpiration rate was 37.4% and 31.4% lower, and their water use efficiency was 74.2% and 63.5% higher respectively. After strong light (2 000 μmol photons·m -2 ·s -1 ) treatment for 2 h, the photochemical quantum yield and the photochemical quenching increased by 37.0% and 18.0% respectively in Liangyoupeijiu, 28.3% and 46.2% in X07S/Zihui 100, but decreased a little in Shanyou 63. The non_photochemical quenching decreased in Liangyoupeijiu and X07S/Zihui 100 (about 50%) but increased greatly in Shanyou 63 (about 50%). Better photosynthetic functions, higher water use efficiency and stronger resistance to photoinhibition, may be the physiological basis for the super high_yield of the two hybrid rice under study.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC2206601)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12273024,62205211)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(23010503900,22590780100).
文摘Superconducting kinetic inductance detectors(KIDs)are considered to be a highly promising technique for the large-scale imaging of millimeter and submillimeter waves in astronomy.As the pixel density and the array size increase,the electromagnetic crosstalk inevitably becomes a problem that prevents increasing the multiplexing during the development of larger KIDs arrays.In this work,an effective method is introduced to suppress the electromagnetic crosstalk and achieve a compact pixel distribution and small frequency intervals.The electromagnetic crosstalk is first analyzed by simulating the behavior of two neighboring pixels,and the physical distance and the frequency interval are optimized.Then,the arrangement of the pixels on the whole array is redesigned using a genetic algorithm to satisfy the requirements.The simulation results reveal that the normalized electromagnetic crosstalk can be reduced to 0.5%on an 8×8 array.Larger arrays of 16×16 pixels have been fabricated and measured to validate this method,and the results reveal that both the resonance property and survival rate of pixels are improved effectively with this method.This method will be very helpful for designing high-multiplexing KIDs arrays within a limited bandwidth.
基金Project supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program(B)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB04010200)the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2011CBA00202)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61401441)
文摘A new method to study the transient detection efficiency （DE） and pulse amplitude of superconducting nanowire single photon detectors （SNSPD） during the current recovery process is proposed -- statistically analyzing the single photon response under photon illumination with a high repetition rate. The transient DE results match well with the DEs deduced from the static current dependence of DE combined with the waveform of a single-photon detection event. This proves that static measurement results can be used to analyze the transient current recovery process after a detection event. The results are relevant for understanding the current recovery process of SNSPDs after a detection event and for determining the counting rate of SNSPDs.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFA0718802 and 2018YFA0209002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62274086,62288101,61971464,62101243,and 11961141002)+3 种基金the Excellent Young Scholar Program of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant Nos.BK20200008 and BK20200060)the Outstanding Postdoctoral Program of Jiangsu Province,Chinathe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe Fund from Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Techniques for Manipulating Electromagnetic Waves。
文摘Superconducting microwave resonators play a pivotal role in superconducting quantum circuits.The ability to finetune their resonant frequencies provides enhanced control and flexibility.Here,we introduce a frequency-tunable superconducting coplanar waveguide resonator.By applying electrical currents through specifically designed ground wires,we achieve the generation and control of a localized magnetic field on the central line of the resonator,enabling continuous tuning of its resonant frequency.We demonstrate a frequency tuning range of 54.85 MHz in a 6.21-GHz resonator.This integrated and tunable resonator holds great potential as a dynamically tunable filter and as a key component of communication buses and memory elements in superconducting quantum computing.
基金Project partially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2016YFA0301801)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11474154 and 61521001)+1 种基金PAPD,Dengfeng Project B of Nanjing Universitythe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Grant No.14380134)。
文摘We design and fabricateλ/2 coplanar waveguide NbN resonators,the thickness and length of which are only several nanometers and hundred microns,respectively.The quality factor of such compact resonators can reach up to 7.5×10~4 at single photon power level at 30 m K with the resonance frequency around 6.835 GHz.In order to tune the resonant frequency,the resonator is terminated to the ground with a dc-SQUID.By tuning the magnetic flux in the dc-SQUID,the effective inductance of the dc-SQUID is varied,which leads to the change in the resonant frequency of the resonator.The tunability range is more than 30 MHz and the quality factor is about 3×10~3.These compact and tunable NbN resonators have potential applications in the quantum information processing,such as in the precision measurement,coupling and/or reading out the quantum states of qubits.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(grant number 2023YFA1608200)the National Science Foundation of China(grant numbers 1925304 and 12204547)the XPLORER PRIZE.
文摘This paper reviews recent developments and key advances in terahertz(THz)science,technology,and applications,focusing on 3 core areas:astronomy,telecommunications,and biophysics.In THz astronomy,it highlights major discoveries and ongoing projects,emphasizing the role of advanced superconducting technologies,including superconductor–insulator–superconductor(SIS)mixers,hot electron boundedness spectroscopy(HEB),transition-edge sensors(TESs),and kinetic inductance detectors(KIDs),while exploring prospects in the field.For THz telecommunication,it discusses progress in solid-state sources,new communication technologies operating within the THz band,and diverse modulation methods that enhance transmission capabilities.In THz biophysics,the focus shifts to the physical modulation of THz waves and their impact across biological systems,from whole organisms to cellular and molecular levels,emphasizing nonthermal effects and fundamental mechanisms.This review concludes with an analysis of the challenges and perspectives shaping the future of THz technology.
基金Supported by the Hi-Tech Research and Development Program (863) of China (2007AA10Z130)the National Natural Science Foundation ofChina (30700504).
文摘Protein kinases play crucial roles in response to external environment stress signals. A putative protein kinase, W55a, belonging to SNFl-related protein kinase 2 （SnRK2） subfamily, was isolated from a cDNA library of drought-treated wheat seedlings. The entire length of W55a was obtained using rapid amplification of 5＇ cDNA ends （5＇-RACE） and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction（RT-PCR）. It contains a 1 029-bp open reading frame （ORF） encoding 342 amino acids. The deduced amino acid sequence of W55a had eleven conserved catalytic subdomains and one Ser/Thr protein kinase active-site that characterize Ser/Thr protein kinases. Phylogenetic analysis showed that W55a was 90.38% homologous with rice SAPK1, a member of the SnRK2 family. Using nullisomic-tetrasomic and ditelocentric lines of Chinese Spring, W55a was located on chromosome 2BS. Expression pattern analysis revealed that W55a was upregulated by drought and salt, exogenous abscisic acid, salicylic acid, ethylene and methyl jasmonate, but was not responsive to cold stress. In addition, W55a transcripts were abundant in leaves, but not in roots or stems, under environmental stresses. Transgenic Arabidopsis plants overexpressing W55a exhibited higher tolerance to drought. Based on these findings, W55a encodes a novel dehydration-responsive protein kinase that is involved in multiple stress signal transductions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11925304,12020101002,and 11922308)Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)Program(Grant Nos.QYZDJ-SSW-SLH043,GJJSTD20210002,and YJKYYQ20170031)。
文摘The development of large-format detector arrays with background-limited performance is of particular interest at the terahertz(THz) band, which is a unique band in search of our cosmic origins. With high sensitivity and being more promising in the pixel number and multiplexing technology, superconducting kinetic inductance detectors(KID) are emerging as a major choice of detectors of this type. Here we fabricate three-THz-band(0.35/0.85/1.4 THz) KIDs on a single chip from a 120-nm-thick aluminum(Al) superconducting film and measure photon-noise-limited performance and intrinsic generation-recombination noise at high(>1 p W) and low(<1 f W) optical radiation power, respectively. Their responses to blackbody(optical) radiation are proven to be purely from photons compared with the responses of two dark KIDs intentionally arranged on the same detector chip. The lowest optical noise equivalent power(NEP) reaches 6×10^(-18)W/Hz^(0.5)and the optical coupling efficiency is in the range of 49%-56% for the three KIDs, which are in good agreement with the simulation results.
