We chose a definition of heatwaves (HWs) that has ~4-year recurrence frequency at world hot spots. We first examined the 1940-2022 HWs climatology and trends in lifespan, severity, spatial extent, and recurrence frequ...We chose a definition of heatwaves (HWs) that has ~4-year recurrence frequency at world hot spots. We first examined the 1940-2022 HWs climatology and trends in lifespan, severity, spatial extent, and recurrence frequency. HWs are becoming more frequent and more severe for extratropical mid- and low-latitudes. To euphemize HWs, we here propose a novel clean energy-tapping concept that utilizes the available nano-technology, micro-meteorology knowledge of temperature distribution within/without buildings, and radiative properties of earth atmosphere. The key points for a practical electricity generation scheme from HWs are defogging, insulation, and minimizing the absorption of infrared downward radiation at the cold legs of the thermoelectric generators. One sample realization is presented which, through relay with existing photovoltaic devices, provides all-day electricity supply sufficient for providing air conditioning requirement for a residence (~2000-watt throughput). The provision of power to air conditioning systems, usually imposes a significant stress on traditional city power grids during heatwaves.展开更多
A mode-pairing quantum key distribution based on heralded pair-coherent source with passive decoy-states is proposed,named HPCS-PDS-MP-QKD protocol,where the light sources at Alice and Bob sides are changed to heralde...A mode-pairing quantum key distribution based on heralded pair-coherent source with passive decoy-states is proposed,named HPCS-PDS-MP-QKD protocol,where the light sources at Alice and Bob sides are changed to heralded pair-coherent sources,and devices designed to implement passive decoy states are included at the transmitter sides to generate the decoy state pulses in the decoy-state window passively.With the defined efficient events and the designed pairing strategy,the key bits and bases can be obtained by data post-processing.Numerical simulation results verify the feasibility of the proposed protocol.The results show that the proposed protocol can exceed PLOB when the pairing interval setting is greater than 10^(3),and the transmission distance exceeds 200 km.When the key transmission distance reaches 300 km and the maximum pairing interval is equivalent to 1,its performance is improved by nearly 1.8 times compared to the original MP-QKD protocol with a weak coherent source(WCS-MP-QKD),and by 6.8 times higher than that of WCS-MPQKD with passive decoy states(WCS-PDS-MP-QKD).Meanwhile,the key transmission distance can reach 480 km,and surpasses the WCS-PDS-MP-QKD protocol by nearly 40 km.When the total pulse length is greater than 10^(11),the key generation rate is almost equal to that of infinite pulses.It is a promising QKD protocol that breaks the PLOB bound without requiring phase tracking and locking,has a longer transmission distance and a higher key generation rate,and eliminates the potential of side channel attack.展开更多
We are developing a novel technology for the next generation optical access network. The proposed archi-tecture provides FTTX high bandwidth which enables to give out 10Gbit/s per end-user. Increasing the subscribers ...We are developing a novel technology for the next generation optical access network. The proposed archi-tecture provides FTTX high bandwidth which enables to give out 10Gbit/s per end-user. Increasing the subscribers in the future will cause massive congestion in the data transferred along the optical network. Our solution is using the wavelength division multiplexing PON (CWDM-PON) technology to achieve high bandwidth and enormous data transmission at the network access. Physical layer modifications are used in our model to provide satisfactory solution for the bandwidth needs. Thus high data rates can be achieved throughout the network using low cost technologies. Framework estimations are evaluated to prove the intended model success and reliability. Our argument that: this modification will submit a wide bandwidth suitable for the future Internet.展开更多
Passively mode-locked fiber lasers （PMLFLs） could be not only used as simple and economic ultrashort pulse sources but also as an ideal platform for exploring the nonlinear dynamics of dissipative solitons such as b...Passively mode-locked fiber lasers （PMLFLs） could be not only used as simple and economic ultrashort pulse sources but also as an ideal platform for exploring the nonlinear dynamics of dissipative solitons such as bound solitons, soliton rains, noise-like pulses, sideband-controllable solitons, soliton resonance,展开更多
Passively Q-switched ytterbium-doped fiber lasers （YDFLs） incorporating a molybdenum sulfide selenide （MoSSe）-based saturable absorber （SA） are demonstrated. The modulation depth and saturation intensity of the ...Passively Q-switched ytterbium-doped fiber lasers （YDFLs） incorporating a molybdenum sulfide selenide （MoSSe）-based saturable absorber （SA） are demonstrated. The modulation depth and saturation intensity of the MoSSe-based SA are measured to be approximately 25.0% and 0.002 MW/cm^2, respectively, using the twin detector technique. The YDFL＇s output has a center wavelength of 1038.5 nm with a top pulse width and energy of 1.2 μs and 18.9 nJ, respectively, at a pump power of 333 mW. The MoSSe-based SA has a good linear optical response, providing significant opportunity for use in applications over an ultra-broadband spectrum, particularly spectroscopy and biomedical diagnostics.展开更多
A simple standard reaction-diffusion（RD） model assumes an infinite oxide thickness and a zero initial interface trap density, which is not the case in real MOS devices.In this paper, we numerically solve the RD mode...A simple standard reaction-diffusion（RD） model assumes an infinite oxide thickness and a zero initial interface trap density, which is not the case in real MOS devices.In this paper, we numerically solve the RD model by taking into account the finite oxide thickness and an initial trap density.The results show that trap generation/ passivation as a function of stress/recovery time is strongly affected by the condition of the gate-oxide/poly-Si boundary.When an absorbent boundary is considered, the RD model is more consistent with the measured interfacetrap data from CMOS devices under bias temperature stress.The results also show that non-negligible initial traps should affect the power index n when a power law of the trap generation with the stress time, tn, is observed in the diffusion limited region of the RD model.展开更多
Alkaline sulfur-containing lixiviants,including thiosulfate,polysulfides,and alkaline sulfide solutions,stand out as a promising class of alternatives to cyanide because of their low toxicity,high efficiency,and stron...Alkaline sulfur-containing lixiviants,including thiosulfate,polysulfides,and alkaline sulfide solutions,stand out as a promising class of alternatives to cyanide because of their low toxicity,high efficiency,and strong adaptability.In this paper,we summarized the research progress and remaining challenges in gold extraction using these noncyanide reagents.After a brief introduction to the preparation method,the transformation process of various sulfur-containing species in alkaline solutions was discussed.Thereafter,some insights into the mechanism of gold leaching in alkaline sulfur-containing solutions were presented from different aspects,including thermodynamics analysis,electrochemical dissolution,and leaching kinetics.Moreover,recent progress in in-situ generation of sulfur-containing anions from gold-bearing sulfide minerals was outlined as well.Gold passivation caused by sulfur species was discussed in particular because it is considered the greatest challenge facing sulfur-containing leaching systems.Alkaline sulfur-containing lixiviants are expected to serve as alternatives in industrial applications of gold extraction,particularly for refractory gold ores containing copper and carbonaceous matter.展开更多
This study investigates the effects of a novel passive flow control mechanism,a flexible leading edge(LE),on the aerodynamic performance of a NACA 0018 airfoil and a scaled vertical axis wind turbine(VAWT)model.Wind t...This study investigates the effects of a novel passive flow control mechanism,a flexible leading edge(LE),on the aerodynamic performance of a NACA 0018 airfoil and a scaled vertical axis wind turbine(VAWT)model.Wind tunnel experiments were conducted on 2D airfoil sections under steady flow and dynamic pitching conditions,and a scaled VAWT model was tested in an open-field environment.The flexible LE airfoil demonstrated significant improvements in delaying static stall angles and enhancing lift generation during dynamic pitching by inducing earlier and prolonged high suction pressures.The scaled VAWT model with flexible LE blades showed increased rotational speeds and higher voltage outputs compared with the rigid blade VAWT,particularly at higher wind speeds.Both rotational speed and electrical voltage data suggest that the flexible LE structure enhances the aerodynamic efficiency of the VAWT.The findings suggest that the flexible LE structure is an efficient and cost-effective method to improve VAWT aerodynamic efficiency.展开更多
A diagram representation method is proposed to interpret the complicated charge pumping（CP） processes. The fast and slow traps in CP measurement are defined.Some phenomena such as CP pulse rise/fall time dependence,...A diagram representation method is proposed to interpret the complicated charge pumping（CP） processes. The fast and slow traps in CP measurement are defined.Some phenomena such as CP pulse rise/fall time dependence, frequency dependence,the voltage dependence for the fast and slow traps,and the geometric CP component are clearly illustrated at a glance by the diagram representation.For the slow trap CP measurement,there is a transition stage and a steady stage due to the asymmetry of the electron and hole capture,and the CP current is determined by the lower capturing electron or hole component.The method is used to discuss the legitimacy of the newly developed modified charge pumping method.展开更多
文摘We chose a definition of heatwaves (HWs) that has ~4-year recurrence frequency at world hot spots. We first examined the 1940-2022 HWs climatology and trends in lifespan, severity, spatial extent, and recurrence frequency. HWs are becoming more frequent and more severe for extratropical mid- and low-latitudes. To euphemize HWs, we here propose a novel clean energy-tapping concept that utilizes the available nano-technology, micro-meteorology knowledge of temperature distribution within/without buildings, and radiative properties of earth atmosphere. The key points for a practical electricity generation scheme from HWs are defogging, insulation, and minimizing the absorption of infrared downward radiation at the cold legs of the thermoelectric generators. One sample realization is presented which, through relay with existing photovoltaic devices, provides all-day electricity supply sufficient for providing air conditioning requirement for a residence (~2000-watt throughput). The provision of power to air conditioning systems, usually imposes a significant stress on traditional city power grids during heatwaves.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62375140)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.KYCX241191 and SJCX250315)the Open Research Fund of the National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures(Grant No.M36055)。
文摘A mode-pairing quantum key distribution based on heralded pair-coherent source with passive decoy-states is proposed,named HPCS-PDS-MP-QKD protocol,where the light sources at Alice and Bob sides are changed to heralded pair-coherent sources,and devices designed to implement passive decoy states are included at the transmitter sides to generate the decoy state pulses in the decoy-state window passively.With the defined efficient events and the designed pairing strategy,the key bits and bases can be obtained by data post-processing.Numerical simulation results verify the feasibility of the proposed protocol.The results show that the proposed protocol can exceed PLOB when the pairing interval setting is greater than 10^(3),and the transmission distance exceeds 200 km.When the key transmission distance reaches 300 km and the maximum pairing interval is equivalent to 1,its performance is improved by nearly 1.8 times compared to the original MP-QKD protocol with a weak coherent source(WCS-MP-QKD),and by 6.8 times higher than that of WCS-MPQKD with passive decoy states(WCS-PDS-MP-QKD).Meanwhile,the key transmission distance can reach 480 km,and surpasses the WCS-PDS-MP-QKD protocol by nearly 40 km.When the total pulse length is greater than 10^(11),the key generation rate is almost equal to that of infinite pulses.It is a promising QKD protocol that breaks the PLOB bound without requiring phase tracking and locking,has a longer transmission distance and a higher key generation rate,and eliminates the potential of side channel attack.
文摘We are developing a novel technology for the next generation optical access network. The proposed archi-tecture provides FTTX high bandwidth which enables to give out 10Gbit/s per end-user. Increasing the subscribers in the future will cause massive congestion in the data transferred along the optical network. Our solution is using the wavelength division multiplexing PON (CWDM-PON) technology to achieve high bandwidth and enormous data transmission at the network access. Physical layer modifications are used in our model to provide satisfactory solution for the bandwidth needs. Thus high data rates can be achieved throughout the network using low cost technologies. Framework estimations are evaluated to prove the intended model success and reliability. Our argument that: this modification will submit a wide bandwidth suitable for the future Internet.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.11674177,61322510,and 61640408)Tianjin Natural Science Foundation(Nos.16JCZDJC31000 and 14JCZDJC31300)
文摘Passively mode-locked fiber lasers （PMLFLs） could be not only used as simple and economic ultrashort pulse sources but also as an ideal platform for exploring the nonlinear dynamics of dissipative solitons such as bound solitons, soliton rains, noise-like pulses, sideband-controllable solitons, soliton resonance,
基金funding this work under the Grants LRGS (2015) NGOD/UM/KPT, GA010-2014 (ULUNG), and RU0102016
文摘Passively Q-switched ytterbium-doped fiber lasers （YDFLs） incorporating a molybdenum sulfide selenide （MoSSe）-based saturable absorber （SA） are demonstrated. The modulation depth and saturation intensity of the MoSSe-based SA are measured to be approximately 25.0% and 0.002 MW/cm^2, respectively, using the twin detector technique. The YDFL＇s output has a center wavelength of 1038.5 nm with a top pulse width and energy of 1.2 μs and 18.9 nJ, respectively, at a pump power of 333 mW. The MoSSe-based SA has a good linear optical response, providing significant opportunity for use in applications over an ultra-broadband spectrum, particularly spectroscopy and biomedical diagnostics.
基金supported by the Micro/Nanoelectronics Science & Technology Innovation Platform,Fudan University
文摘A simple standard reaction-diffusion（RD） model assumes an infinite oxide thickness and a zero initial interface trap density, which is not the case in real MOS devices.In this paper, we numerically solve the RD model by taking into account the finite oxide thickness and an initial trap density.The results show that trap generation/ passivation as a function of stress/recovery time is strongly affected by the condition of the gate-oxide/poly-Si boundary.When an absorbent boundary is considered, the RD model is more consistent with the measured interfacetrap data from CMOS devices under bias temperature stress.The results also show that non-negligible initial traps should affect the power index n when a power law of the trap generation with the stress time, tn, is observed in the diffusion limited region of the RD model.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51574018).
文摘Alkaline sulfur-containing lixiviants,including thiosulfate,polysulfides,and alkaline sulfide solutions,stand out as a promising class of alternatives to cyanide because of their low toxicity,high efficiency,and strong adaptability.In this paper,we summarized the research progress and remaining challenges in gold extraction using these noncyanide reagents.After a brief introduction to the preparation method,the transformation process of various sulfur-containing species in alkaline solutions was discussed.Thereafter,some insights into the mechanism of gold leaching in alkaline sulfur-containing solutions were presented from different aspects,including thermodynamics analysis,electrochemical dissolution,and leaching kinetics.Moreover,recent progress in in-situ generation of sulfur-containing anions from gold-bearing sulfide minerals was outlined as well.Gold passivation caused by sulfur species was discussed in particular because it is considered the greatest challenge facing sulfur-containing leaching systems.Alkaline sulfur-containing lixiviants are expected to serve as alternatives in industrial applications of gold extraction,particularly for refractory gold ores containing copper and carbonaceous matter.
文摘This study investigates the effects of a novel passive flow control mechanism,a flexible leading edge(LE),on the aerodynamic performance of a NACA 0018 airfoil and a scaled vertical axis wind turbine(VAWT)model.Wind tunnel experiments were conducted on 2D airfoil sections under steady flow and dynamic pitching conditions,and a scaled VAWT model was tested in an open-field environment.The flexible LE airfoil demonstrated significant improvements in delaying static stall angles and enhancing lift generation during dynamic pitching by inducing earlier and prolonged high suction pressures.The scaled VAWT model with flexible LE blades showed increased rotational speeds and higher voltage outputs compared with the rigid blade VAWT,particularly at higher wind speeds.Both rotational speed and electrical voltage data suggest that the flexible LE structure enhances the aerodynamic efficiency of the VAWT.The findings suggest that the flexible LE structure is an efficient and cost-effective method to improve VAWT aerodynamic efficiency.
基金Project supported by the Micro/Nano-Electronics Science and Technology Innovation Platform of Fudan University,National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.60936005)the National VLSI Project(No.2009ZX02035-003).
文摘A diagram representation method is proposed to interpret the complicated charge pumping（CP） processes. The fast and slow traps in CP measurement are defined.Some phenomena such as CP pulse rise/fall time dependence, frequency dependence,the voltage dependence for the fast and slow traps,and the geometric CP component are clearly illustrated at a glance by the diagram representation.For the slow trap CP measurement,there is a transition stage and a steady stage due to the asymmetry of the electron and hole capture,and the CP current is determined by the lower capturing electron or hole component.The method is used to discuss the legitimacy of the newly developed modified charge pumping method.
