Visible and near-infrared photodetectors are widely used in intelligent driving,health monitoring,and other fields.However,the application of photodetectors in the near-infrared region is significantly impacted by hig...Visible and near-infrared photodetectors are widely used in intelligent driving,health monitoring,and other fields.However,the application of photodetectors in the near-infrared region is significantly impacted by high dark current,which can greatly reduce their performance and sensitivity,thereby limiting their effectiveness in certain applications.In this work,the introduction of a C60 back interface layer successfully mitigated back interface reactions to decrease the thickness of the Mo(S,Se)_(2)layer,tailoring the back-contact barrier and preventing reverse charge injection,resulting in a kesterite photodetector with an ultralow dark current density of 5.2×10^(-9)mA/cm^(2)and ultra-weak-light detection at levels as low as 25 pW/cm^(2).Besides,under a self-powered operation,it demonstrates outstanding performance,achieving a peak responsivity of 0.68 A/W,a wide response range spanning from 300 to 1600 nm,and an impressive detectivity of 5.27×10^(14)Jones.In addition,it offers exceptionally rapid response times,with rise and decay times of 70 and 650 ns,respectively.This research offers important insights for developing high-performance self-powered near-infrared photodetectors that have high responsivity,rapid response times,and ultralow dark current.展开更多
We extract key information on dark energy from current observations of BAO,OHD and H_(0),and find hints of dynamical behavior of dark energy.In particular,a dynamical dark energy model whose equation of state crosses-...We extract key information on dark energy from current observations of BAO,OHD and H_(0),and find hints of dynamical behavior of dark energy.In particular,a dynamical dark energy model whose equation of state crosses-1 is favored by observations.We also find that the Universe has started accelerating at a lower redshift than expected.展开更多
In low-light environments,captured images often exhibit issues such as insufficient clarity and detail loss,which significantly degrade the accuracy of subsequent target recognition tasks.To tackle these challenges,th...In low-light environments,captured images often exhibit issues such as insufficient clarity and detail loss,which significantly degrade the accuracy of subsequent target recognition tasks.To tackle these challenges,this study presents a novel low-light image enhancement algorithm that leverages virtual hazy image generation through dehazing models based on statistical analysis.The proposed algorithm initiates the enhancement process by transforming the low-light image into a virtual hazy image,followed by image segmentation using a quadtree method.To improve the accuracy and robustness of atmospheric light estimation,the algorithm incorporates a genetic algorithm to optimize the quadtree-based estimation of atmospheric light regions.Additionally,this method employs an adaptive window adjustment mechanism to derive the dark channel prior image,which is subsequently refined using morphological operations and guided filtering.The final enhanced image is reconstructed through the hazy image degradation model.Extensive experimental evaluations across multiple datasets verify the superiority of the designed framework,achieving a peak signal-to-noise ratio(PSNR)of 17.09 and a structural similarity index(SSIM)of 0.74.These results indicate that the proposed algorithm not only effectively enhances image contrast and brightness but also outperforms traditional methods in terms of subjective and objective evaluation metrics.展开更多
We develop methods to extract key dark energy information from cosmic distance measurements including the BAO scales and supernova(SN) luminosity distances.Demonstrated using simulated data sets of the complete DESI,L...We develop methods to extract key dark energy information from cosmic distance measurements including the BAO scales and supernova(SN) luminosity distances.Demonstrated using simulated data sets of the complete DESI,LSST and Roman surveys designed for BAO and SN distance measurements,we show that using our method,the dynamical behavior of the energy,pressure,equation of state(with its time derivative) of dark energy and the cosmic deceleration function can all be accurately recovered from high-quality data,which allows for robust diagnostic tests for dark energy models.展开更多
We study the distribution of quasars on the celestial sphere according to ground-based SDSS and space-based WISE and Gaia observations. All distributions as a function of galactic latitude, b, exhibit a decrease in qu...We study the distribution of quasars on the celestial sphere according to ground-based SDSS and space-based WISE and Gaia observations. All distributions as a function of galactic latitude, b, exhibit a decrease in quasar frequency well outside the dust in and near the galactic plane. We prove that the observed decrease in quasar frequency at high galactic latitudes is not accompanied by reddening, meaning that it can not be caused by dust. The scattering of light by the circumgalactic gas is negligible because the Thomson scattering cross section is very small. We conclude the observed scattering of light must be caused by dark matter in the galactic halo. We determine the mass and charge of dark matter particles. If the dark matter particle is a fermion its mass, mDMand charge eDM=δe, where e is the elementary charge are: mDM=3.2×10−2eV and δ=3.856×10−5. If however the dark matter particle is spinless then: mDM=0.511eV and δ=2.132×10−4. These values for the charge of a dark matter particle are orders of magnitude higher than the upper limit of the neutrino charge according to laboratory experiments. Consequently, dark matter particles are not charged neutrinos. Since dark matter particles are charged, they must emit and absorb electromagnetic radiation. However, PDM~δ2, or: PDM~1.487×10−9Pe, where Peis the power output of a single electron.展开更多
The removal of ammonia nitrogen(NH_(4)^(+)-N)and bacteria from aquaculture wastewater holds paramount ecological and production significance.In this study,Pt/RuO_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalysts were prepared by deposit...The removal of ammonia nitrogen(NH_(4)^(+)-N)and bacteria from aquaculture wastewater holds paramount ecological and production significance.In this study,Pt/RuO_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalysts were prepared by depositing Pt and RuO_(2)particles onto g-C_(3)N_(4).The physicochemical properties of photocatalysts were explored by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),and UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectrometer(UV–vis DRS).The photocatalysts were then applied to the removal of both NH_(4)^(+)-N and bacteria from simulated mariculture wastewater.The results clarified that the removals of both NH_(4)^(+)-N and bacteria were in the sequence of g-C_(3)N_(4)<RuO_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4)<Pt/g-C_(3)N_(4)<Pt/RuO_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4).This magnificent photocatalytic ability of Pt/RuO_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4)can be interpreted by the transfer of holes from g-C_(3)N_(4)to RuO_(2)to facilitate the in situ generation of HClO from Cl^(−)in wastewater,while Pt extracts photogenerated electrons for H_(2)formation to enhance the reaction.The removal of NH_(4)^(+)-N and disinfection effect were more pronounced in simulated seawater than in purewater.The removal efficiency ofNH_(4)^(+)-N increases with an increase in pH of wastewater,while the bactericidal effect was more significant under a lower pH in a pH range of 6–9.In actual seawater aquaculture wastewater,Pt/RuO_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4)still exhibits effective removal efficiency of NH_(4)^(+)-N and bactericidal performance under sunlight.This study provides an alternative avenue for removement of NH_(4)^(+)-N and bacteria from saline waters under sunlight.展开更多
This paper presents the design and optimization of a lutetium yttrium oxyorthosilicate(LYSO)crystal electromagnetic calorimeter(ECAL)for the DarkSHINE experiment,which aims to identify dark photons as potential mediat...This paper presents the design and optimization of a lutetium yttrium oxyorthosilicate(LYSO)crystal electromagnetic calorimeter(ECAL)for the DarkSHINE experiment,which aims to identify dark photons as potential mediators of dark forces.The ECAL design was evaluated through comprehensive simulations,focusing on optimizing dimensions,material selection,energy distribution,and energy resolution.The configuration consisted of 21×21×11 LYSO crystals,each measuring 2.5 cm×2.5 cm×4 cm,arranged in a staggered layout to enhance signal detection efficiency.A 4 GeV energy dynamic range was established to ensure accurate energy measurements without saturation,which is essential for background rejection and signal identification.A detailed digitization model was developed to simulate scintillation,silicon photomultiplier,and analog-to-digital converter behaviors,providing a realistic representation of the detector's performance.Additionally,the study assessed radiation damage in the ECAL region,emphasizing the importance of using radiation-resistant scintillators and silicon sensors.展开更多
Complex Field Theory (CFT) proposes that dark matter (DM) and dark energy (DE) are pervasive, complex fields of charged complex masses of equally positive and negative complex charges, respectively. It proposes that e...Complex Field Theory (CFT) proposes that dark matter (DM) and dark energy (DE) are pervasive, complex fields of charged complex masses of equally positive and negative complex charges, respectively. It proposes that each material object, including living creatures, is concomitant with a fraction of the charged complex masses of DM and DE in proportion to its mass. This perception provides new insights into the physics of nature and its constituents from subatomic to cosmic scales. This complex nature of DM and DE explains our inability to see DM or harvest DE for the last several decades. The positive complex DM is responsible for preserving the integrity of galaxies and all material systems. The negative complex charged DE induces a positive repelling force with the positively charged DM and contributes to the universe’s expansion. Both fields are Lorentz invariants in all directions and entangle the whole universe. The paper uses CFT to investigate zero-point energy, particle-wave duality, relativistic mass increase, and entanglement phenomenon and unifies Coulomb’s and Newton’s laws. The paper also verifies the existence of tachyons and explains the spooky action of quantum mechanics at a distance. The paper encourages further research into how CFT might resolve several physical mysteries in physics.展开更多
The subject is the thermodynamics of dark energy. Thermodynamically, the ratio of dark energy to CMR temperature has the units of entropy, has a well-defined numerical value at every moment of cosmological history, an...The subject is the thermodynamics of dark energy. Thermodynamically, the ratio of dark energy to CMR temperature has the units of entropy, has a well-defined numerical value at every moment of cosmological history, and increases in time monotonically without limit. The proposal is that it is the cosmological entropy, aka dark entropy. Discussion compares it to other notions of entropy. Dark entropy is a necessary prelude to DEH IV, which is about the thermodynamics of dark matter.展开更多
Using natural minerals to eliminate harmful Cr(Ⅵ)under sustainable sunshine has significant potential.Herein,Palygorskite nanorods were utilized as carriers for the in-situ synthesis of CaIn_(2)S_(4) photocatalysts t...Using natural minerals to eliminate harmful Cr(Ⅵ)under sustainable sunshine has significant potential.Herein,Palygorskite nanorods were utilized as carriers for the in-situ synthesis of CaIn_(2)S_(4) photocatalysts through a simple one-pot thermal process,enabling the efficient reduction of Cr(Ⅵ).With a Palygorskite to CaIn_(2)S_(4) mass ratio of 5%,the conversion rate of Cr(Ⅵ)reached 98%after 60min of visible-light exposure,with a remarkable reaction rate of 0.0633 min^(-1).The effective integration of CaIn_(2)S_(4) with Palygorskite led to a more uniform dispersion of CaIn_(2)S_(4),exposing more reactive sites.Moreover,the establishment of a heterojunction between CaIn_(2)S_(4) and Palygorskite facilitated the transport of photogenerated electrons from CaIn_(2)S_(4),enhancing the efficiency of charge separation.These factors contribute to the improved photocatalytic performance.Additionally,the developed composite photocatalysts demonstrated excellent stability under light exposure and could be reused efficiently.Trapping tests on active substances revealed that e-played key roles in the Cr(Ⅵ)reduction.This research suggests the potential of using natural minerals to fabricate composite photocatalysts capable of effectively removing pollutants from the environment using solar energy.展开更多
The subject is the thermodynamics of dark matter, the Helmholtz free energy. The method of fluctuations leads to an estimate of the mass of a dark matter particle. The picture that emerges is that of a small-mass, deg...The subject is the thermodynamics of dark matter, the Helmholtz free energy. The method of fluctuations leads to an estimate of the mass of a dark matter particle. The picture that emerges is that of a small-mass, degenerate, spinless boson. Contour integration produces dark matter equations of state.展开更多
A visible-light-enabled method for the synthesis ofα-azidoketones has been developed via oxo-azidation of alkenyl silanes with trimethylsilylazide and molecular oxygen under mild conditions.The reaction could be carr...A visible-light-enabled method for the synthesis ofα-azidoketones has been developed via oxo-azidation of alkenyl silanes with trimethylsilylazide and molecular oxygen under mild conditions.The reaction could be carried out in gram scale.Various radical sources,including trifluoromethyl radical,thiocyanate radical,bromide radical,chlorine radical could partici-pate effectively instead of azide radical in the reaction.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52472225)the Science and Technology Plan Project of Shenzhen(No.20220808165025003),China。
文摘Visible and near-infrared photodetectors are widely used in intelligent driving,health monitoring,and other fields.However,the application of photodetectors in the near-infrared region is significantly impacted by high dark current,which can greatly reduce their performance and sensitivity,thereby limiting their effectiveness in certain applications.In this work,the introduction of a C60 back interface layer successfully mitigated back interface reactions to decrease the thickness of the Mo(S,Se)_(2)layer,tailoring the back-contact barrier and preventing reverse charge injection,resulting in a kesterite photodetector with an ultralow dark current density of 5.2×10^(-9)mA/cm^(2)and ultra-weak-light detection at levels as low as 25 pW/cm^(2).Besides,under a self-powered operation,it demonstrates outstanding performance,achieving a peak responsivity of 0.68 A/W,a wide response range spanning from 300 to 1600 nm,and an impressive detectivity of 5.27×10^(14)Jones.In addition,it offers exceptionally rapid response times,with rise and decay times of 70 and 650 ns,respectively.This research offers important insights for developing high-performance self-powered near-infrared photodetectors that have high responsivity,rapid response times,and ultralow dark current.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFA1607800 and 2023YFA1607803)National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC,Grant Nos.11925303 and 11890691)+3 种基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC,Grant No.12203062)by a CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research (No.YSBR-092)supported by science research grants from the China Manned Space Project with No.CMS-CSST-2021-B01supported by the New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the XPLORER prize。
文摘We extract key information on dark energy from current observations of BAO,OHD and H_(0),and find hints of dynamical behavior of dark energy.In particular,a dynamical dark energy model whose equation of state crosses-1 is favored by observations.We also find that the Universe has started accelerating at a lower redshift than expected.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(nos.ZR2023MF047,ZR2024MA055 and ZR2023QF139)the Enterprise Commissioned Project(nos.2024HX104 and 2024HX140)+1 种基金the China University Industry-University-Research Innovation Foundation(nos.2021ZYA11003 and 2021ITA05032)the Science and Technology Plan for Youth Innovation of Shandong's Universities(no.2019KJN012).
文摘In low-light environments,captured images often exhibit issues such as insufficient clarity and detail loss,which significantly degrade the accuracy of subsequent target recognition tasks.To tackle these challenges,this study presents a novel low-light image enhancement algorithm that leverages virtual hazy image generation through dehazing models based on statistical analysis.The proposed algorithm initiates the enhancement process by transforming the low-light image into a virtual hazy image,followed by image segmentation using a quadtree method.To improve the accuracy and robustness of atmospheric light estimation,the algorithm incorporates a genetic algorithm to optimize the quadtree-based estimation of atmospheric light regions.Additionally,this method employs an adaptive window adjustment mechanism to derive the dark channel prior image,which is subsequently refined using morphological operations and guided filtering.The final enhanced image is reconstructed through the hazy image degradation model.Extensive experimental evaluations across multiple datasets verify the superiority of the designed framework,achieving a peak signal-to-noise ratio(PSNR)of 17.09 and a structural similarity index(SSIM)of 0.74.These results indicate that the proposed algorithm not only effectively enhances image contrast and brightness but also outperforms traditional methods in terms of subjective and objective evaluation metrics.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFA1607800,2023YFA1607803)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC,Grant Nos.11925303 and11890691)+3 种基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC,Grant No.12203062)by a CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research (No.YSBR-092)supported by science research grants from the China Manned Space Project with No.CMS-CSST-2021-B01supported by the New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the XPLORER prize。
文摘We develop methods to extract key dark energy information from cosmic distance measurements including the BAO scales and supernova(SN) luminosity distances.Demonstrated using simulated data sets of the complete DESI,LSST and Roman surveys designed for BAO and SN distance measurements,we show that using our method,the dynamical behavior of the energy,pressure,equation of state(with its time derivative) of dark energy and the cosmic deceleration function can all be accurately recovered from high-quality data,which allows for robust diagnostic tests for dark energy models.
文摘We study the distribution of quasars on the celestial sphere according to ground-based SDSS and space-based WISE and Gaia observations. All distributions as a function of galactic latitude, b, exhibit a decrease in quasar frequency well outside the dust in and near the galactic plane. We prove that the observed decrease in quasar frequency at high galactic latitudes is not accompanied by reddening, meaning that it can not be caused by dust. The scattering of light by the circumgalactic gas is negligible because the Thomson scattering cross section is very small. We conclude the observed scattering of light must be caused by dark matter in the galactic halo. We determine the mass and charge of dark matter particles. If the dark matter particle is a fermion its mass, mDMand charge eDM=δe, where e is the elementary charge are: mDM=3.2×10−2eV and δ=3.856×10−5. If however the dark matter particle is spinless then: mDM=0.511eV and δ=2.132×10−4. These values for the charge of a dark matter particle are orders of magnitude higher than the upper limit of the neutrino charge according to laboratory experiments. Consequently, dark matter particles are not charged neutrinos. Since dark matter particles are charged, they must emit and absorb electromagnetic radiation. However, PDM~δ2, or: PDM~1.487×10−9Pe, where Peis the power output of a single electron.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Planning Project of Fujian Province(No.2023Y4015)the Marine and Fishery Development Special Fund of Xiamen(No.23YYST064QCB36)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(No.2021J011210).
文摘The removal of ammonia nitrogen(NH_(4)^(+)-N)and bacteria from aquaculture wastewater holds paramount ecological and production significance.In this study,Pt/RuO_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalysts were prepared by depositing Pt and RuO_(2)particles onto g-C_(3)N_(4).The physicochemical properties of photocatalysts were explored by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),and UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectrometer(UV–vis DRS).The photocatalysts were then applied to the removal of both NH_(4)^(+)-N and bacteria from simulated mariculture wastewater.The results clarified that the removals of both NH_(4)^(+)-N and bacteria were in the sequence of g-C_(3)N_(4)<RuO_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4)<Pt/g-C_(3)N_(4)<Pt/RuO_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4).This magnificent photocatalytic ability of Pt/RuO_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4)can be interpreted by the transfer of holes from g-C_(3)N_(4)to RuO_(2)to facilitate the in situ generation of HClO from Cl^(−)in wastewater,while Pt extracts photogenerated electrons for H_(2)formation to enhance the reaction.The removal of NH_(4)^(+)-N and disinfection effect were more pronounced in simulated seawater than in purewater.The removal efficiency ofNH_(4)^(+)-N increases with an increase in pH of wastewater,while the bactericidal effect was more significant under a lower pH in a pH range of 6–9.In actual seawater aquaculture wastewater,Pt/RuO_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4)still exhibits effective removal efficiency of NH_(4)^(+)-N and bactericidal performance under sunlight.This study provides an alternative avenue for removement of NH_(4)^(+)-N and bacteria from saline waters under sunlight.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2023YFA1606904 and 2023YFA1606900)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12150006)+1 种基金Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research-Shanghai Jiao Tong University(No.21TQ1400209)National Center for High-Level Talent Training in Mathematics,Physics,Chemistry,and Biology。
文摘This paper presents the design and optimization of a lutetium yttrium oxyorthosilicate(LYSO)crystal electromagnetic calorimeter(ECAL)for the DarkSHINE experiment,which aims to identify dark photons as potential mediators of dark forces.The ECAL design was evaluated through comprehensive simulations,focusing on optimizing dimensions,material selection,energy distribution,and energy resolution.The configuration consisted of 21×21×11 LYSO crystals,each measuring 2.5 cm×2.5 cm×4 cm,arranged in a staggered layout to enhance signal detection efficiency.A 4 GeV energy dynamic range was established to ensure accurate energy measurements without saturation,which is essential for background rejection and signal identification.A detailed digitization model was developed to simulate scintillation,silicon photomultiplier,and analog-to-digital converter behaviors,providing a realistic representation of the detector's performance.Additionally,the study assessed radiation damage in the ECAL region,emphasizing the importance of using radiation-resistant scintillators and silicon sensors.
文摘Complex Field Theory (CFT) proposes that dark matter (DM) and dark energy (DE) are pervasive, complex fields of charged complex masses of equally positive and negative complex charges, respectively. It proposes that each material object, including living creatures, is concomitant with a fraction of the charged complex masses of DM and DE in proportion to its mass. This perception provides new insights into the physics of nature and its constituents from subatomic to cosmic scales. This complex nature of DM and DE explains our inability to see DM or harvest DE for the last several decades. The positive complex DM is responsible for preserving the integrity of galaxies and all material systems. The negative complex charged DE induces a positive repelling force with the positively charged DM and contributes to the universe’s expansion. Both fields are Lorentz invariants in all directions and entangle the whole universe. The paper uses CFT to investigate zero-point energy, particle-wave duality, relativistic mass increase, and entanglement phenomenon and unifies Coulomb’s and Newton’s laws. The paper also verifies the existence of tachyons and explains the spooky action of quantum mechanics at a distance. The paper encourages further research into how CFT might resolve several physical mysteries in physics.
文摘The subject is the thermodynamics of dark energy. Thermodynamically, the ratio of dark energy to CMR temperature has the units of entropy, has a well-defined numerical value at every moment of cosmological history, and increases in time monotonically without limit. The proposal is that it is the cosmological entropy, aka dark entropy. Discussion compares it to other notions of entropy. Dark entropy is a necessary prelude to DEH IV, which is about the thermodynamics of dark matter.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22206065 and 22109059)the Jinling Institute of Technology's Doctor Start-up Fund(No.jitb-202024)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20221167).
文摘Using natural minerals to eliminate harmful Cr(Ⅵ)under sustainable sunshine has significant potential.Herein,Palygorskite nanorods were utilized as carriers for the in-situ synthesis of CaIn_(2)S_(4) photocatalysts through a simple one-pot thermal process,enabling the efficient reduction of Cr(Ⅵ).With a Palygorskite to CaIn_(2)S_(4) mass ratio of 5%,the conversion rate of Cr(Ⅵ)reached 98%after 60min of visible-light exposure,with a remarkable reaction rate of 0.0633 min^(-1).The effective integration of CaIn_(2)S_(4) with Palygorskite led to a more uniform dispersion of CaIn_(2)S_(4),exposing more reactive sites.Moreover,the establishment of a heterojunction between CaIn_(2)S_(4) and Palygorskite facilitated the transport of photogenerated electrons from CaIn_(2)S_(4),enhancing the efficiency of charge separation.These factors contribute to the improved photocatalytic performance.Additionally,the developed composite photocatalysts demonstrated excellent stability under light exposure and could be reused efficiently.Trapping tests on active substances revealed that e-played key roles in the Cr(Ⅵ)reduction.This research suggests the potential of using natural minerals to fabricate composite photocatalysts capable of effectively removing pollutants from the environment using solar energy.
文摘The subject is the thermodynamics of dark matter, the Helmholtz free energy. The method of fluctuations leads to an estimate of the mass of a dark matter particle. The picture that emerges is that of a small-mass, degenerate, spinless boson. Contour integration produces dark matter equations of state.
文摘A visible-light-enabled method for the synthesis ofα-azidoketones has been developed via oxo-azidation of alkenyl silanes with trimethylsilylazide and molecular oxygen under mild conditions.The reaction could be carried out in gram scale.Various radical sources,including trifluoromethyl radical,thiocyanate radical,bromide radical,chlorine radical could partici-pate effectively instead of azide radical in the reaction.
