Viral infections play a crucial role in marine biogeochemical cycles,by regulating bacterial mortality and mediating nutrient and carbon fluxes.However,despite of their ecological significance,existing climate change ...Viral infections play a crucial role in marine biogeochemical cycles,by regulating bacterial mortality and mediating nutrient and carbon fluxes.However,despite of their ecological significance,existing climate change models generally fail to incorporate virus-mediated ecological processes due to the current limited understanding of marine viral dynamics under global warming.While numerous studies have explored the effect of warming for viral decay and production,how temperature regulates the total abundance of marine viruses remains unclear.In this study,we conducted year-round measurements of viral production and decay rates in Qingdao's coastal waters,with additional experimental warming treatments.The result showed that under in-situ temperature,the viral decay and production rate displayed distinct seasonal variations.With the exception of summer,elevated temperature stimulated both viral decay rate and production rate,and further improved the net viral production rate.While in summer,the net viral production rate turned negative,implying divergent threshold viral decay and viral production rate on warming.Our study deepens the understanding of the effect of global warming on marine viruses and provides scientific data for climate change models.展开更多
Sporadic or late-onset Alzheimer’s disease(LOAD)occurs in 1 of 10 people over 65 years of age and comprises 95%of all AD patients.Unlike early-onset AD,which is caused by defined single gene mutations,the mechanisms ...Sporadic or late-onset Alzheimer’s disease(LOAD)occurs in 1 of 10 people over 65 years of age and comprises 95%of all AD patients.Unlike early-onset AD,which is caused by defined single gene mutations,the mechanisms and events underlying risk for LOAD are not fully understood and no substantial disease-modifying interventions are currently available.Age is the most prominent risk factor for LOAD,and interacting age-related and LOAD-associated factors contribute to its pathogenesis.Among these factors are changes in bioenergetic cell functions,which metabolize substrates and produce energy stored in adenosine triphosphate.展开更多
The onset,cessation,and length of the rainy season are crucial for global water resources,agricultural practices,and food security.However,the response of precipitation seasonality to global warming remains uncertain....The onset,cessation,and length of the rainy season are crucial for global water resources,agricultural practices,and food security.However,the response of precipitation seasonality to global warming remains uncertain.In this study,we analyze how global warming levels(GWLs)of 1.5℃ and 2℃ could affect the timing of rainfall onset(RODs),rainfall cessation(RCDs),and the overall duration of the rainy season(LRS)over global land monsoon(GLM)regions using simulations from CMIP6 under the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios.With high model consensus,our results reveal that RODs are projected to occur later over Southern Africa,North Africa,and South America,but earlier over South Asia and Australia,in a warmer climate.The projected early RODs in Australia are more pronounced at the 2℃ GWL under SSP5-8.5.On the other hand,early RCDs are projected over South America and East Asia,while late RCDs are projected over North Africa,with high inter-model agreement.These changes are associated with a future decrease in LRS in most GLM regions.Additionally,we found that continuous warming over 1.5℃ will further reduce the length of the rainy season,especially over the South America,North Africa,and Southern Africa monsoon regions.The findings underscore the urgent need to mitigate global warming.展开更多
Background:Neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease is characterized by fever,urticarial rash,aseptic meningitis,deforming arthropathy,hearing loss,and mental retardation.Many patients have mutations in the col...Background:Neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease is characterized by fever,urticarial rash,aseptic meningitis,deforming arthropathy,hearing loss,and mental retardation.Many patients have mutations in the cold-induced autoinflammatory syndrome 1(CIAS1)gene,encoding cryopyrin,a protein that regulates inflammation.展开更多
Making full use of the operator ordering method and the integration within ordered products,we obtain the analytical evolution law of a general quadratic state in the amplitude decay channel,and find that it is determ...Making full use of the operator ordering method and the integration within ordered products,we obtain the analytical evolution law of a general quadratic state in the amplitude decay channel,and find that it is determined not only by the decay rate of the amplitude decay channel but also by the coefficients of the initial quadratic state.Further,the quantum statistical properties of the initial quadratic state for amplitude decay are investigated via its average photon number and photon-counting distribution,and its Wigner distribution function evolution is discussed in detail.展开更多
The damage evolution of polycrystalline Al with helium(He)bubbles under strongly decaying shock waves is studied by molecular dynamics simulations.A new damage region is observed near the loading side of the sample,an...The damage evolution of polycrystalline Al with helium(He)bubbles under strongly decaying shock waves is studied by molecular dynamics simulations.A new damage region is observed near the loading side of the sample,and the evolution characteristics and underlying mechanisms are elucidated.The development of damage in the new damage region begins after complete unloading of the incident shock wave and is further enhanced when the tensile stress arrives later.The damage evolution is completely controlled by the expansion-merging of He bubbles,without nucleation–growth of voids.This new damage region can be divided into two sections,each of which exhibits a unique dominant mechanism.The damage in the section closer to the loading side is due to the reverse velocity gradient formed after complete unloading of the incident shock wave,depending on the rate of decrease and the amplitude of the initial peak pressure.A high initial peak pressure that can lead to melting of material near the loading side is a necessary condition for the formation of the new damage region,since a significant reverse velocity gradient can only be established if melting occurs.The dominant mechanism in the section distant from the loading side is the action of tensile stress,associated with the profile of the incident shock wave upon reaching the free surface,which determines the material phase near the free surface.Moreover,the presence of He bubbles is another critical factor for formation of the new damage region,which does not occur in pure Al samples.展开更多
Urinary tract infections(UTIs)are among the most prevalent pediatric bacterial infections,and undertreated episodes may lead to renal scarring,hypertension,or chronic kidney disease.Multidrug-resistant(MDR)Enterobacte...Urinary tract infections(UTIs)are among the most prevalent pediatric bacterial infections,and undertreated episodes may lead to renal scarring,hypertension,or chronic kidney disease.Multidrug-resistant(MDR)Enterobacterales have been increasingly reported in children,with higher rates in Asian and Middle Eastern settings than in high-income countries[1,2].展开更多
We investigate the onset and the decay of Taylor-Couette flow in finite cylinders, and we report the estimated time scales in the azimuthal section of the flow state transition between the super-critical state and the...We investigate the onset and the decay of Taylor-Couette flow in finite cylinders, and we report the estimated time scales in the azimuthal section of the flow state transition between the super-critical state and the sub-critical state by fitting the numerical result to the solution of the Stuart-Landau equation. The inner cylinder rotates, and the outer cylinder and both end walls of the cylinders are stationary. Near the end walls of the cylinders, the value of the time scale is small. In the inner region, the radial velocity component has a large time scale near the center of the vortices, while the axial velocity component has a large time scale between the vortices.展开更多
The challenge in searching for fundamental symmetry violation.Neutrinoless double-beta(0νββ)decay represents one of the most profound tests of fundamental symmetries in nature.This hypothetical nuclear process,in w...The challenge in searching for fundamental symmetry violation.Neutrinoless double-beta(0νββ)decay represents one of the most profound tests of fundamental symmetries in nature.This hypothetical nuclear process,in which two neutrons simultaneously decay into two protons with the emission of two electrons but no neutrinos,would demonstrate that lepton number is not conserved and confirm that neutrinos are their own antiparticles(Majorana particles).The observation of 0νββdecay would provide crucial insights into the absolute neutrino mass scale and could illuminate the origin of matter-antimatter asymmetry in the universe.展开更多
BACKGROUND The atherogenic index of plasma(AIP)has been shown to be positively correlated with cardiovascular disease in previous studies.However,it is unclear whether elderly people with long-term high AIP levels are...BACKGROUND The atherogenic index of plasma(AIP)has been shown to be positively correlated with cardiovascular disease in previous studies.However,it is unclear whether elderly people with long-term high AIP levels are more likely to develop coronary heart disease(CHD).Therefore,the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between AIP trajectory and CHD incidence in elderly people.METHODS 19,194 participants aged≥60 years who had three AIP measurements between 2018 and 2020 were included in this study.AIP was defined as log10(triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol).The group-based trajectory model was used to identify different trajectory patterns of AIP from 2018 to 2020.Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the hazard ratio(HR)with 95%CI of CHD events between different trajectory groups from 2020 to 2023.RESULTS Three different trajectory patterns were identified through group-based trajectory model:the low-level group(n=7410,mean AIP:-0.25 to-0.17),the medium-level group(n=9981,mean AIP:0.02-0.08),and the high-level group(n=1803,mean AIP:0.38-0.42).During a mean follow-up of 2.65 years,a total of 1391 participants developed CHD.After adjusting for potential confounders,compared with the participants in the low-level group,the HR with 95%CI of the medium-level group and the high-level group were estimated to be 1.24(1.10-1.40)and 1.43(1.19-1.73),respectively.These findings remained consistent in subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses.CONCLUSIONS There was a significant correlation between persistent high AIP level and increased CHD risk in the elderly.This suggests that monitoring the long-term changes in AIP is helpful to identify individuals at high CHD risk in elderly people.展开更多
Two-plasmon-decay instability(TPD)poses a critical target preheating risk in direct-drive inertial confinement fusion.In this paper,TPD collectively driven by dual laser beams consisting of a normal-incidence laser be...Two-plasmon-decay instability(TPD)poses a critical target preheating risk in direct-drive inertial confinement fusion.In this paper,TPD collectively driven by dual laser beams consisting of a normal-incidence laser beam(Beam-N)and a large-angle-incidence laser beam(Beam-L)is investigated via particle-in-cell simulations.It is found that significant TPD growth can develop in this regime at previously unexpected low laser intensities if the intensity of Beam-L exceeds the large-angle-incidence threshold.Both beams contribute to the growth of TPD in a“seed-amplification”manner in which the absolute instability driven by Beam-L provides the seeds that are convectively amplified by Beam-N,making TPD energetically important and causing significant pump depletion and hot-electron generation.展开更多
Weak radiative hyperon decays represent a rich interplay between weak interactions and the internal structure of baryons,offering profound insights into Quantum Chromodynamics and weak interactions.Recent experimental...Weak radiative hyperon decays represent a rich interplay between weak interactions and the internal structure of baryons,offering profound insights into Quantum Chromodynamics and weak interactions.Recent experimental observations,particularly from BESIII,have revealed deviations from theoretical predictions.These deviations could signal new physics or the need for refined theoretical models incorporating intermediate resonance effects.This review discusses recent theoretical advancements and key experimental findings,focusing on recent measurements from BESIII and their implications for strong interactions and baryon structure.展开更多
A state-of-the-art detector array with a digital data acquisition system has been developed for charged-particle decay studies,includingβ-delayed protons,αdecay,and direct proton emissions from exotic proton-rich nu...A state-of-the-art detector array with a digital data acquisition system has been developed for charged-particle decay studies,includingβ-delayed protons,αdecay,and direct proton emissions from exotic proton-rich nuclei.The digital data acquisition system enables precise synchronization and processing of complex signals from various detectors,such as plastic scintillators,silicon detectors,and germaniumγdetectors.The system's performance was evaluated using theβdecay of^(32)Ar and its neighboring nuclei,produced via projectile fragmentation at the first Radioactive Ion Beam Line in Lanzhou(RIBLL1).Key measurements,including the half-life,charged-particle spectrum,andγ-ray spectrum,were obtained and compared with previous results for validation.Using the implantation–decay method,the isotopes of interest were implanted into two doublesided silicon strip detectors,where their subsequent decays were measured and correlated with preceding implantations using both position and time information.This detection system has potential for further applications,including the study ofβ-delayed charged-particle decay and direct proton emissions from even more exotic proton-rich nuclei.展开更多
William Faulkner’s Southern Gothic style features fragmented narratives and rich symbolism that explore characters’psychological complexity and the decay of Southern society.In his seminal work exploring Emily Grier...William Faulkner’s Southern Gothic style features fragmented narratives and rich symbolism that explore characters’psychological complexity and the decay of Southern society.In his seminal work exploring Emily Grierson’s tragic life,Faulkner employs a rich symbolic system that transcends mere literary decoration,instead functioning as a complex interpretative lens through which the disintegration of traditional Southern social structures can be understood.This paper argues that the symbolic framework in the narrative not only shapes Emily’s personal tragedy but also serves as a profound metaphorical representation of the collapse of the old Southern civilization-a system marked by rigid social hierarchies,racial tensions,and the slow erosion of aristocratic ideals in the face of inevitable social transformation.By dissecting the intricate symbolic elements-from the decaying mansion to the gothic imagery of death and preservation-this analysis reveals how Faulkner’s symbolic methodology becomes a nuanced historical and psychological commentary on the South’s traumatic transition from an antebellum past to a modernizing present.展开更多
Vanadium nitride(VN)is a promising pseudocapacitive material due to the high theoretical capacity,rapid redox Faradaic kinetics,and appropriate potential window.Although VN shows large pseudocapacitance in alkaline el...Vanadium nitride(VN)is a promising pseudocapacitive material due to the high theoretical capacity,rapid redox Faradaic kinetics,and appropriate potential window.Although VN shows large pseudocapacitance in alkaline electrolytes,the electrochemical instability and capacity degradation of VN electrode materials present significant challenges for practical applications.Herein,the capacitance decay mechanism of VN is investigated and a simple strategy to improve cycling stability of VN supercapacitor electrodes is proposed by introducing VO_(4)^(3-)anion in KOH electrolytes.Our results show that the VN electrode is electrochemical stabilization between-1.0and-0.4 V(vs.Hg/Hg O reference electrode)in 1.0 MKOH electrolyte,but demonstrates irreversible oxidation and fast capacitance decay in the potential range of-0.4 to0 V.In situ electrochemical measurements reveal that the capacitance decay of VN from-0.4 to 0 V is ascribed to the irreversible oxidation of vanadium(V)of N–V–O species by oxygen(O)of OH^(-).The as-generated oxidization species are subsequently dissolved into KOH electrolytes,thereby undermining the electrochemical stability of VN.However,this irreversible oxidation process could be hindered by introducing VO_(4)^(3-)in KOH electrolytes.A high volumetric specific capacitance of671.9 F.cm^(-3)(1 A.cm^(-3))and excellent cycling stability(120.3%over 1000 cycles)are achieved for VN nanorod electrode in KOH electrolytes containing VO_(4)^(3-).This study not only elucidates the failure mechanism of VN supercapacitor electrodes in alkaline electrolytes,but also provides new insights into enhancing pseudocapacitive energy storage of VN-based electrode materials.展开更多
The tensor force changes the nuclear shell structure and thus may result in underlying influence of the collectivity and decay properties of the nucleus.We carefully examined the impact of the monopole and multipole e...The tensor force changes the nuclear shell structure and thus may result in underlying influence of the collectivity and decay properties of the nucleus.We carefully examined the impact of the monopole and multipole effects originating from the tensor force on both the collectivity and the matrix element for the neutrinoless double-β(0νββ)decay,using the generatorcoordinate method with an effective interaction.To analyze the effect of the tensor force,we employed an effective Hamiltonian associated with the monopole-based universal interaction that explicitly consists of the central,tensor,and spin-orbit coupling terms.The interferences among the shell structure,quadrupole collectivity,nucleon occupancy,and 0νββmatrix elements were analyzed in detail.A better understanding of the tensor force would be of great importance in reducing the theoretical uncertainty in 0νββnuclear matrix element calculations.展开更多
[Objectives] To investigate the species diversity of wood-decaying fungi in karst regions of southwest China. [Methods] The karst core regions of southwest China, specifically Guizhou, Guangxi, and Yunnan, were invest...[Objectives] To investigate the species diversity of wood-decaying fungi in karst regions of southwest China. [Methods] The karst core regions of southwest China, specifically Guizhou, Guangxi, and Yunnan, were investigated for the first time to analyze the species diversity characteristics of wood-decaying fungi in this area. This analysis was conducted through a comprehensive 5-year field investigation and systematic identification process. [Results] The wood-decaying fungi exhibited a distinctive species composition and distribution pattern within karst habitats, encompassing significant groups such as Polyporaceae and Hymenochaetaceae. Furthermore, these fungi demonstrated varying functional characteristics across the two ecological types of standing tree decay and wood decay. It was observed that wood-decaying fungi had a significant impact on the material cycle within karst ecosystems by degrading lignin and cellulose. Furthermore, the distribution of species diversity was closely associated with the characteristics of karst geomorphology and the types of vegetation. [Conclusions] This study not only addresses the lack of background data regarding wood-decaying fungi resources in karst regions, but also elucidates the maintenance mechanisms of fragile ecosystems from the perspective of decomposers. It provides a scientific foundation for biodiversity conservation, the prevention and control of forest diseases, and sustainable ecological management in karst regions.展开更多
In this study,we explore the impact of state-of-the-art laser fields on theαdecay half-life of deformed ground-state odd-A nuclei within the proton number range of 52–107.The calculations show that the presence of a...In this study,we explore the impact of state-of-the-art laser fields on theαdecay half-life of deformed ground-state odd-A nuclei within the proton number range of 52–107.The calculations show that the presence of a laser field modulates theαdecay half-life by altering theαdecay penetration probability within a limited range.Moreover,the variance in the penetration probability rate of change between even–odd and odd–even nuclei is investigated.Furthermore,we investigate the rate of change of the penetration probability for the same parent nucleus with different neutron numbers,based on the characteristics of the odd-A nucleus.We found that the influence of the laser field on the penetration probability is determined by both the shell effect and odd–even staggering.This research contributes to the understanding of nuanced interactions between laser fields and nuclear decay processes.Therefore,valuable insights for future experiments in laser–nuclear physics are attainable using this study.展开更多
In this paper,we focus on the recovery of piecewise sparse signals containing both fast-decaying and slow-decaying nonzero entries.In order to improve the performance of classic Orthogonal Matching Pursuit(OMP)and Gen...In this paper,we focus on the recovery of piecewise sparse signals containing both fast-decaying and slow-decaying nonzero entries.In order to improve the performance of classic Orthogonal Matching Pursuit(OMP)and Generalized Orthogonal Matching Pursuit(GOMP)algorithms for solving this problem,we propose the Piecewise Generalized Orthogonal Matching Pursuit(PGOMP)algorithm,by considering the mixed-decaying sparse signals as piecewise sparse signals with two components containing nonzero entries with different decay factors.The algorithm incorporates piecewise selection and deletion to retain the most significant entries according to the sparsity of each component.We provide a theoretical analysis based on the mutual coherence of the measurement matrix and the decay factors of the nonzero entries,establishing a sufficient condition for the PGOMP algorithm to select at least two correct indices in each iteration.Numerical simulations and an image decomposition experiment demonstrate that the proposed algorithm significantly improves the support recovery probability by effectively matching piecewise sparsity with decay factors.展开更多
The α-nucleus interaction is crucial in the description of α decay. Recently, we developed a pocket-type dynamical doublefolding potential(DDFP) that effectively incorporates both the surface-medium effect and inter...The α-nucleus interaction is crucial in the description of α decay. Recently, we developed a pocket-type dynamical doublefolding potential(DDFP) that effectively incorporates both the surface-medium effect and interior Pauli repulsion in α decay [H. Zheng et al., Phys. Rev. C 109, L011301(2024)]. This potential results in a pocket geometry within the nuclear surface region, which is consistent with the α-clustering characteristics predicted by microscopic calculations. In this study, the accuracy of the pocket-type DDFP was validated via systematic calculations of α-decay half-lives and an extended evaluation of the nuclear charge radii of the daughter nuclei. The results demonstrate good agreement with the experimental data for both quantities, thereby confirming the reliability of the DDFP model. Compared with calculations that use α-nucleus interactions derived from conventional double-folding procedures, DDFP employs fewer adjustable parameters to achieve a more accurate description of the charge radii based on the experimental α-decay energies.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42276108)the Young Scientists Fund of Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.ZR2022QD052)。
文摘Viral infections play a crucial role in marine biogeochemical cycles,by regulating bacterial mortality and mediating nutrient and carbon fluxes.However,despite of their ecological significance,existing climate change models generally fail to incorporate virus-mediated ecological processes due to the current limited understanding of marine viral dynamics under global warming.While numerous studies have explored the effect of warming for viral decay and production,how temperature regulates the total abundance of marine viruses remains unclear.In this study,we conducted year-round measurements of viral production and decay rates in Qingdao's coastal waters,with additional experimental warming treatments.The result showed that under in-situ temperature,the viral decay and production rate displayed distinct seasonal variations.With the exception of summer,elevated temperature stimulated both viral decay rate and production rate,and further improved the net viral production rate.While in summer,the net viral production rate turned negative,implying divergent threshold viral decay and viral production rate on warming.Our study deepens the understanding of the effect of global warming on marine viruses and provides scientific data for climate change models.
文摘Sporadic or late-onset Alzheimer’s disease(LOAD)occurs in 1 of 10 people over 65 years of age and comprises 95%of all AD patients.Unlike early-onset AD,which is caused by defined single gene mutations,the mechanisms and events underlying risk for LOAD are not fully understood and no substantial disease-modifying interventions are currently available.Age is the most prominent risk factor for LOAD,and interacting age-related and LOAD-associated factors contribute to its pathogenesis.Among these factors are changes in bioenergetic cell functions,which metabolize substrates and produce energy stored in adenosine triphosphate.
基金supported by the Australian Research Council(Grant No.CE230100012)。
文摘The onset,cessation,and length of the rainy season are crucial for global water resources,agricultural practices,and food security.However,the response of precipitation seasonality to global warming remains uncertain.In this study,we analyze how global warming levels(GWLs)of 1.5℃ and 2℃ could affect the timing of rainfall onset(RODs),rainfall cessation(RCDs),and the overall duration of the rainy season(LRS)over global land monsoon(GLM)regions using simulations from CMIP6 under the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios.With high model consensus,our results reveal that RODs are projected to occur later over Southern Africa,North Africa,and South America,but earlier over South Asia and Australia,in a warmer climate.The projected early RODs in Australia are more pronounced at the 2℃ GWL under SSP5-8.5.On the other hand,early RCDs are projected over South America and East Asia,while late RCDs are projected over North Africa,with high inter-model agreement.These changes are associated with a future decrease in LRS in most GLM regions.Additionally,we found that continuous warming over 1.5℃ will further reduce the length of the rainy season,especially over the South America,North Africa,and Southern Africa monsoon regions.The findings underscore the urgent need to mitigate global warming.
文摘Background:Neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease is characterized by fever,urticarial rash,aseptic meningitis,deforming arthropathy,hearing loss,and mental retardation.Many patients have mutations in the cold-induced autoinflammatory syndrome 1(CIAS1)gene,encoding cryopyrin,a protein that regulates inflammation.
文摘Making full use of the operator ordering method and the integration within ordered products,we obtain the analytical evolution law of a general quadratic state in the amplitude decay channel,and find that it is determined not only by the decay rate of the amplitude decay channel but also by the coefficients of the initial quadratic state.Further,the quantum statistical properties of the initial quadratic state for amplitude decay are investigated via its average photon number and photon-counting distribution,and its Wigner distribution function evolution is discussed in detail.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12172063).
文摘The damage evolution of polycrystalline Al with helium(He)bubbles under strongly decaying shock waves is studied by molecular dynamics simulations.A new damage region is observed near the loading side of the sample,and the evolution characteristics and underlying mechanisms are elucidated.The development of damage in the new damage region begins after complete unloading of the incident shock wave and is further enhanced when the tensile stress arrives later.The damage evolution is completely controlled by the expansion-merging of He bubbles,without nucleation–growth of voids.This new damage region can be divided into two sections,each of which exhibits a unique dominant mechanism.The damage in the section closer to the loading side is due to the reverse velocity gradient formed after complete unloading of the incident shock wave,depending on the rate of decrease and the amplitude of the initial peak pressure.A high initial peak pressure that can lead to melting of material near the loading side is a necessary condition for the formation of the new damage region,since a significant reverse velocity gradient can only be established if melting occurs.The dominant mechanism in the section distant from the loading side is the action of tensile stress,associated with the profile of the incident shock wave upon reaching the free surface,which determines the material phase near the free surface.Moreover,the presence of He bubbles is another critical factor for formation of the new damage region,which does not occur in pure Al samples.
文摘Urinary tract infections(UTIs)are among the most prevalent pediatric bacterial infections,and undertreated episodes may lead to renal scarring,hypertension,or chronic kidney disease.Multidrug-resistant(MDR)Enterobacterales have been increasingly reported in children,with higher rates in Asian and Middle Eastern settings than in high-income countries[1,2].
文摘We investigate the onset and the decay of Taylor-Couette flow in finite cylinders, and we report the estimated time scales in the azimuthal section of the flow state transition between the super-critical state and the sub-critical state by fitting the numerical result to the solution of the Stuart-Landau equation. The inner cylinder rotates, and the outer cylinder and both end walls of the cylinders are stationary. Near the end walls of the cylinders, the value of the time scale is small. In the inner region, the radial velocity component has a large time scale near the center of the vortices, while the axial velocity component has a large time scale between the vortices.
文摘The challenge in searching for fundamental symmetry violation.Neutrinoless double-beta(0νββ)decay represents one of the most profound tests of fundamental symmetries in nature.This hypothetical nuclear process,in which two neutrons simultaneously decay into two protons with the emission of two electrons but no neutrinos,would demonstrate that lepton number is not conserved and confirm that neutrinos are their own antiparticles(Majorana particles).The observation of 0νββdecay would provide crucial insights into the absolute neutrino mass scale and could illuminate the origin of matter-antimatter asymmetry in the universe.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFC1307705).
文摘BACKGROUND The atherogenic index of plasma(AIP)has been shown to be positively correlated with cardiovascular disease in previous studies.However,it is unclear whether elderly people with long-term high AIP levels are more likely to develop coronary heart disease(CHD).Therefore,the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between AIP trajectory and CHD incidence in elderly people.METHODS 19,194 participants aged≥60 years who had three AIP measurements between 2018 and 2020 were included in this study.AIP was defined as log10(triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol).The group-based trajectory model was used to identify different trajectory patterns of AIP from 2018 to 2020.Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the hazard ratio(HR)with 95%CI of CHD events between different trajectory groups from 2020 to 2023.RESULTS Three different trajectory patterns were identified through group-based trajectory model:the low-level group(n=7410,mean AIP:-0.25 to-0.17),the medium-level group(n=9981,mean AIP:0.02-0.08),and the high-level group(n=1803,mean AIP:0.38-0.42).During a mean follow-up of 2.65 years,a total of 1391 participants developed CHD.After adjusting for potential confounders,compared with the participants in the low-level group,the HR with 95%CI of the medium-level group and the high-level group were estimated to be 1.24(1.10-1.40)and 1.43(1.19-1.73),respectively.These findings remained consistent in subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses.CONCLUSIONS There was a significant correlation between persistent high AIP level and increased CHD risk in the elderly.This suggests that monitoring the long-term changes in AIP is helpful to identify individuals at high CHD risk in elderly people.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) under Grant Nos. 12375243 and 12388101the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant Nos. XDA25050400, XDA25010200, and XDA25010100+1 种基金the Science Challenge Projectthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘Two-plasmon-decay instability(TPD)poses a critical target preheating risk in direct-drive inertial confinement fusion.In this paper,TPD collectively driven by dual laser beams consisting of a normal-incidence laser beam(Beam-N)and a large-angle-incidence laser beam(Beam-L)is investigated via particle-in-cell simulations.It is found that significant TPD growth can develop in this regime at previously unexpected low laser intensities if the intensity of Beam-L exceeds the large-angle-incidence threshold.Both beams contribute to the growth of TPD in a“seed-amplification”manner in which the absolute instability driven by Beam-L provides the seeds that are convectively amplified by Beam-N,making TPD energetically important and causing significant pump depletion and hot-electron generation.
基金the supercomputing center of USTC for their strong supportsupported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2023YFA1609400,2023YFA1606703,2020YFA0406400,and 2020YFA0406300)+3 种基金the International Partnership Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.211134KYSB20200057)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12035013,12061131003,12122509,12105276,11625523,12405091,12235018,and 12435007)the CAS Youth Team Program(Grant No.YSBR-101)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Province,China(Grant No.2025GXNSFBA069314)。
文摘Weak radiative hyperon decays represent a rich interplay between weak interactions and the internal structure of baryons,offering profound insights into Quantum Chromodynamics and weak interactions.Recent experimental observations,particularly from BESIII,have revealed deviations from theoretical predictions.These deviations could signal new physics or the need for refined theoretical models incorporating intermediate resonance effects.This review discusses recent theoretical advancements and key experimental findings,focusing on recent measurements from BESIII and their implications for strong interactions and baryon structure.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project,China(No.2023YFA1606404)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB34010300)+5 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12022501,12105329,12475127)the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(No.2021B0301030006)the Research Program of Heavy Ion Science and Technology Key Laboratory,Institute of Modern Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Nos.HIST2024KS04,HIST2024CO04)Longyuan Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Project of Gansu Province(No.2024GZT04)State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology,Peking University(No.NPT2023KFY01)the Major Science and Technology Projects in Gansu Province(No.24GD13GA005)。
文摘A state-of-the-art detector array with a digital data acquisition system has been developed for charged-particle decay studies,includingβ-delayed protons,αdecay,and direct proton emissions from exotic proton-rich nuclei.The digital data acquisition system enables precise synchronization and processing of complex signals from various detectors,such as plastic scintillators,silicon detectors,and germaniumγdetectors.The system's performance was evaluated using theβdecay of^(32)Ar and its neighboring nuclei,produced via projectile fragmentation at the first Radioactive Ion Beam Line in Lanzhou(RIBLL1).Key measurements,including the half-life,charged-particle spectrum,andγ-ray spectrum,were obtained and compared with previous results for validation.Using the implantation–decay method,the isotopes of interest were implanted into two doublesided silicon strip detectors,where their subsequent decays were measured and correlated with preceding implantations using both position and time information.This detection system has potential for further applications,including the study ofβ-delayed charged-particle decay and direct proton emissions from even more exotic proton-rich nuclei.
文摘William Faulkner’s Southern Gothic style features fragmented narratives and rich symbolism that explore characters’psychological complexity and the decay of Southern society.In his seminal work exploring Emily Grierson’s tragic life,Faulkner employs a rich symbolic system that transcends mere literary decoration,instead functioning as a complex interpretative lens through which the disintegration of traditional Southern social structures can be understood.This paper argues that the symbolic framework in the narrative not only shapes Emily’s personal tragedy but also serves as a profound metaphorical representation of the collapse of the old Southern civilization-a system marked by rigid social hierarchies,racial tensions,and the slow erosion of aristocratic ideals in the face of inevitable social transformation.By dissecting the intricate symbolic elements-from the decaying mansion to the gothic imagery of death and preservation-this analysis reveals how Faulkner’s symbolic methodology becomes a nuanced historical and psychological commentary on the South’s traumatic transition from an antebellum past to a modernizing present.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2004210)Application Foundation Frontier Project of Wuhan Science and Technology Program(No.2020010601012199)City University of Hong Kong Strategic Research Grant,Hong Kong,China(No.7005505)。
文摘Vanadium nitride(VN)is a promising pseudocapacitive material due to the high theoretical capacity,rapid redox Faradaic kinetics,and appropriate potential window.Although VN shows large pseudocapacitance in alkaline electrolytes,the electrochemical instability and capacity degradation of VN electrode materials present significant challenges for practical applications.Herein,the capacitance decay mechanism of VN is investigated and a simple strategy to improve cycling stability of VN supercapacitor electrodes is proposed by introducing VO_(4)^(3-)anion in KOH electrolytes.Our results show that the VN electrode is electrochemical stabilization between-1.0and-0.4 V(vs.Hg/Hg O reference electrode)in 1.0 MKOH electrolyte,but demonstrates irreversible oxidation and fast capacitance decay in the potential range of-0.4 to0 V.In situ electrochemical measurements reveal that the capacitance decay of VN from-0.4 to 0 V is ascribed to the irreversible oxidation of vanadium(V)of N–V–O species by oxygen(O)of OH^(-).The as-generated oxidization species are subsequently dissolved into KOH electrolytes,thereby undermining the electrochemical stability of VN.However,this irreversible oxidation process could be hindered by introducing VO_(4)^(3-)in KOH electrolytes.A high volumetric specific capacitance of671.9 F.cm^(-3)(1 A.cm^(-3))and excellent cycling stability(120.3%over 1000 cycles)are achieved for VN nanorod electrode in KOH electrolytes containing VO_(4)^(3-).This study not only elucidates the failure mechanism of VN supercapacitor electrodes in alkaline electrolytes,but also provides new insights into enhancing pseudocapacitive energy storage of VN-based electrode materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12275369)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Sun Yat-sen University(No.22qntd3101)the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(2021B0301030006)。
文摘The tensor force changes the nuclear shell structure and thus may result in underlying influence of the collectivity and decay properties of the nucleus.We carefully examined the impact of the monopole and multipole effects originating from the tensor force on both the collectivity and the matrix element for the neutrinoless double-β(0νββ)decay,using the generatorcoordinate method with an effective interaction.To analyze the effect of the tensor force,we employed an effective Hamiltonian associated with the monopole-based universal interaction that explicitly consists of the central,tensor,and spin-orbit coupling terms.The interferences among the shell structure,quadrupole collectivity,nucleon occupancy,and 0νββmatrix elements were analyzed in detail.A better understanding of the tensor force would be of great importance in reducing the theoretical uncertainty in 0νββnuclear matrix element calculations.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(31900271,32160086)Key Technology Research for Identification of Toxic Fungi in Guizhou Province(GKHZC[2020]1Y065)+1 种基金Guizhou Grassroots Science Popularization Action Plan Project([2025]04)Study on Carbon Storage and Carbon Sink Value of Forest Vegetation in State-owned Shatang Forest Farms in Guangxi(2021KY02).
文摘[Objectives] To investigate the species diversity of wood-decaying fungi in karst regions of southwest China. [Methods] The karst core regions of southwest China, specifically Guizhou, Guangxi, and Yunnan, were investigated for the first time to analyze the species diversity characteristics of wood-decaying fungi in this area. This analysis was conducted through a comprehensive 5-year field investigation and systematic identification process. [Results] The wood-decaying fungi exhibited a distinctive species composition and distribution pattern within karst habitats, encompassing significant groups such as Polyporaceae and Hymenochaetaceae. Furthermore, these fungi demonstrated varying functional characteristics across the two ecological types of standing tree decay and wood decay. It was observed that wood-decaying fungi had a significant impact on the material cycle within karst ecosystems by degrading lignin and cellulose. Furthermore, the distribution of species diversity was closely associated with the characteristics of karst geomorphology and the types of vegetation. [Conclusions] This study not only addresses the lack of background data regarding wood-decaying fungi resources in karst regions, but also elucidates the maintenance mechanisms of fragile ecosystems from the perspective of decomposers. It provides a scientific foundation for biodiversity conservation, the prevention and control of forest diseases, and sustainable ecological management in karst regions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12375244 and 12135009)the Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate(Nos.CX20210007 and CX20230008)。
文摘In this study,we explore the impact of state-of-the-art laser fields on theαdecay half-life of deformed ground-state odd-A nuclei within the proton number range of 52–107.The calculations show that the presence of a laser field modulates theαdecay half-life by altering theαdecay penetration probability within a limited range.Moreover,the variance in the penetration probability rate of change between even–odd and odd–even nuclei is investigated.Furthermore,we investigate the rate of change of the penetration probability for the same parent nucleus with different neutron numbers,based on the characteristics of the odd-A nucleus.We found that the influence of the laser field on the penetration probability is determined by both the shell effect and odd–even staggering.This research contributes to the understanding of nuanced interactions between laser fields and nuclear decay processes.Therefore,valuable insights for future experiments in laser–nuclear physics are attainable using this study.
基金Supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFA1009200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12271079+1 种基金12494552)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant No.DUT24LAB127)。
文摘In this paper,we focus on the recovery of piecewise sparse signals containing both fast-decaying and slow-decaying nonzero entries.In order to improve the performance of classic Orthogonal Matching Pursuit(OMP)and Generalized Orthogonal Matching Pursuit(GOMP)algorithms for solving this problem,we propose the Piecewise Generalized Orthogonal Matching Pursuit(PGOMP)algorithm,by considering the mixed-decaying sparse signals as piecewise sparse signals with two components containing nonzero entries with different decay factors.The algorithm incorporates piecewise selection and deletion to retain the most significant entries according to the sparsity of each component.We provide a theoretical analysis based on the mutual coherence of the measurement matrix and the decay factors of the nonzero entries,establishing a sufficient condition for the PGOMP algorithm to select at least two correct indices in each iteration.Numerical simulations and an image decomposition experiment demonstrate that the proposed algorithm significantly improves the support recovery probability by effectively matching piecewise sparsity with decay factors.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12035011,11975167,12175151,12005139,11947123)the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(No.2021B0301030006)the Steady Support Program for Higher Education Institutions of Shenzhen(Nos.20200810163629001,20200817005440001).
文摘The α-nucleus interaction is crucial in the description of α decay. Recently, we developed a pocket-type dynamical doublefolding potential(DDFP) that effectively incorporates both the surface-medium effect and interior Pauli repulsion in α decay [H. Zheng et al., Phys. Rev. C 109, L011301(2024)]. This potential results in a pocket geometry within the nuclear surface region, which is consistent with the α-clustering characteristics predicted by microscopic calculations. In this study, the accuracy of the pocket-type DDFP was validated via systematic calculations of α-decay half-lives and an extended evaluation of the nuclear charge radii of the daughter nuclei. The results demonstrate good agreement with the experimental data for both quantities, thereby confirming the reliability of the DDFP model. Compared with calculations that use α-nucleus interactions derived from conventional double-folding procedures, DDFP employs fewer adjustable parameters to achieve a more accurate description of the charge radii based on the experimental α-decay energies.
