A method for correlating thermal light over a wide spectral range is proposed.A multi-wavelength pseudothermal source,prepared by projecting laser beams of multiple wavelengths(650 nm,635 nm,532 nm,and 473 nm)onto a m...A method for correlating thermal light over a wide spectral range is proposed.A multi-wavelength pseudothermal source,prepared by projecting laser beams of multiple wavelengths(650 nm,635 nm,532 nm,and 473 nm)onto a moving thin ground glass plate,is employed in a double-slit interference experiment.The ground glass plate induces random phase differences between light beams of different wavelengths passing through it.This initial random phase difference significantly influences the high-order intensity correlation functions of multi-wavelength thermal beams.Experimentally,second-order correlated interference patterns,including subwavelength interference,of pseudothermal beams with different wavelengths are observed in the intensity correlation measurements.This method facilitates applications of correlated thermal photons in quantum information processing and quantum imaging.展开更多
Discriminative region localization and efficient feature encoding are crucial for fine-grained object recognition.However,existing data augmentation methods struggle to accurately locate discriminative regions in comp...Discriminative region localization and efficient feature encoding are crucial for fine-grained object recognition.However,existing data augmentation methods struggle to accurately locate discriminative regions in complex backgrounds,small target objects,and limited training data,leading to poor recognition.Fine-grained images exhibit“small inter-class differences,”and while second-order feature encoding enhances discrimination,it often requires dual Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN),increasing training time and complexity.This study proposes a model integrating discriminative region localization and efficient second-order feature encoding.By ranking feature map channels via a fully connected layer,it selects high-importance channels to generate an enhanced map,accurately locating discriminative regions.Cropping and erasing augmentations further refine recognition.To improve efficiency,a novel second-order feature encoding module generates an attention map from the fourth convolutional group of Residual Network 50 layers(ResNet-50)and multiplies it with features from the fifth group,producing second-order features while reducing dimensionality and training time.Experiments on Caltech-University of California,San Diego Birds-200-2011(CUB-200-2011),Stanford Car,and Fine-Grained Visual Classification of Aircraft(FGVC Aircraft)datasets show state-of-the-art accuracy of 88.9%,94.7%,and 93.3%,respectively.展开更多
One of the most significant challenges in commercializing organic second-order nonlinear optical(NLO)materials lies in the inherent trade-off between nonlinearity and stability.A key factor in mitigating this compromi...One of the most significant challenges in commercializing organic second-order nonlinear optical(NLO)materials lies in the inherent trade-off between nonlinearity and stability.A key factor in mitigating this compromise is achieving precise temporal synchronization between the formation of the cross-linked network and the establishment of an optimal non-centrosymmetric alignment of the chromophores.Guided by this principle,we developed a series of NLO polymers incorporating multiple ether chains with low rotational energy barriers,which facilitate molecular reorientation during electric field poling,thereby enhancing the NLO response effectively.Combined with an optimized photocrosslinking strategy,the resulting PX4o/PETMP doped film achieved large macroscopic NLO coefficient of 190 pm·V^(-1)and thermal degradation temperature as high as 120℃.This work offers a universal approach to alleviating the“nonlinearity-stability”trade-off in a wide range of polymeric systems.展开更多
In recent years,the study of higher-order topological states and their material realizations has become a research frontier in topological condensed matter physics.We demonstrate that twisted bilayer graphene with sma...In recent years,the study of higher-order topological states and their material realizations has become a research frontier in topological condensed matter physics.We demonstrate that twisted bilayer graphene with small twist angles behaves as a second-order topological insulator possessing topological corner charges.Using a tight-binding model,we compute the topological band indices and corner states of finite-sized twisted bilayer graphene flakes.It is found that for any small twist angle,whether commensurate or incommensurate,the gaps both below and above the flat bands are associated with nontrivial topological indices.Our results not only extend the concept of second-order band topology to arbitrary small twist angles but also confirm the existence of corner states at acute-angle corners.展开更多
Continuous control protocols are extensively utilized in traditional MASs,in which information needs to be transmitted among agents consecutively,therefore resulting in excessive consumption of limited resources.To de...Continuous control protocols are extensively utilized in traditional MASs,in which information needs to be transmitted among agents consecutively,therefore resulting in excessive consumption of limited resources.To decrease the control cost,based on ISC,several LFC problems are investigated for second-order MASs without and with time delay,respectively.Firstly,an intermittent sampled controller is designed,and a sufficient and necessary condition is derived,under which state errors between the leader and all the followers approach zero asymptotically.Considering that time delay is inevitable,a new protocol is proposed to deal with the time-delay situation.The error system’s stability is analyzed using the Schur stability theorem,and sufficient and necessary conditions for LFC are obtained,which are closely associated with the coupling gain,the system parameters,and the network structure.Furthermore,for the case where the current position and velocity information are not available,a distributed protocol is designed that depends only on the sampled position information.The sufficient and necessary conditions for LFC are also given.The results show that second-order MASs can achieve the LFC if and only if the system parameters satisfy the inequalities proposed in the paper.Finally,the correctness of the obtained results is verified by numerical simulations.展开更多
In this paper,we investigate the phenomena of electromagnetically induced transparency and the generation of second-order sideband in a Laguerre–Gaussian cavity optorotational system with a Kerr nonlinear medium.Usin...In this paper,we investigate the phenomena of electromagnetically induced transparency and the generation of second-order sideband in a Laguerre–Gaussian cavity optorotational system with a Kerr nonlinear medium.Using the perturbation method,we analyze the first-and second-order sideband generations in the output field from the system under the actions of a strong control field and a weak probe field.Numerical simulations show that the Kerr nonlinearity can lead to the occurrence of the asymmetric line shape in the transmission of the probe field.Comparing with traditional scheme for generating the second-order sideband,our spectral shape of the second-order sideband is amplified and becomes asymmetric,which has potential applications in precision measurement,high-sensitivity devices,and frequency conversion.展开更多
The stabilization problem of second-order bilinear systems with time delay is investigated.Feedback controls are chosen so that the strong and exponential stabilization of the system is ensured.The obtained results ar...The stabilization problem of second-order bilinear systems with time delay is investigated.Feedback controls are chosen so that the strong and exponential stabilization of the system is ensured.The obtained results are illustrated by wave and beam equations with simulation.展开更多
This research,based on Mason's formula,proposes a novel design for a second-order transconductance-mode universal filter with the operational transconductance amplifier(OTA)as the core and the second-generation cu...This research,based on Mason's formula,proposes a novel design for a second-order transconductance-mode universal filter with the operational transconductance amplifier(OTA)as the core and the second-generation current-controlled conveyor(CCCⅡ)as the auxiliary.The circuit incorporates two OTAs,one CCCⅡ,two grounded capacitors,and one grounded resistor.The quality factor Q and natural frequency fo of the filter can be electronically tuned and are not sensitive to temperature.The input and output terminals of the cir-cuit exhibit no loading effect,and the sensitivity of the circuit is low.At last,alternating frequency analysis,parameter scanning analysis,and temperature scanning analysis have been carried out by using Multisim software,confirming the correctness and effectiveness of the designed circuit.展开更多
A gradient structure was introduced into a metal laminated target plate,and the anti-penetration simulation of the gradient structure was compared with that of a uniform-layer-thickness target plate by finite element ...A gradient structure was introduced into a metal laminated target plate,and the anti-penetration simulation of the gradient structure was compared with that of a uniform-layer-thickness target plate by finite element simulation.The analysis was verified by an impact experiment.Results show that the high-level thickness and appropriate percentage of Ti alloy at the upper side of the gradient structure provide greater impact resistance against the bullet,which increases the warhead breakage and enhances the anti-penetration performance.In addition,during the impact process,the stress is transmitted and reflected in the form of waves in each layer of the target plate,and the interaction between the compression and tension waves causes non-synergistic deformation of the target plate and leads to delamination.The gradient target plate takes penetration resistance a step further through the higher energy absorption rate and more consumption of the bullet kinetic energy.This research provides a theoretical basis for the application of gradient structures in metallic laminated armor.展开更多
Recycling spent lithium-ion(Li+)batteries is critical for achieving environmental conservation and the strategic recovery of essential resources.Compared with conventional methods for recovering cathode materials,whic...Recycling spent lithium-ion(Li+)batteries is critical for achieving environmental conservation and the strategic recovery of essential resources.Compared with conventional methods for recovering cathode materials,which are energy-intensive and prone to secondary pollution,the direct regeneration approach has emerged as a rapid and highly efficient method,gaining widespread attention in recent years.However,this approach faces major challenges,including degraded electrochemical performances and limited economic value.This study,therefore,proposes a high-value direct regeneration strategy to convert degraded spent LiFePO_(4)(S-LFP)into a gradient manganese(Mn)-doped regenerated LiFe_(0.7)Mn_(0.3)PO_(4)/C(R-LFMP)composite.This method leverages the inherent microcracks and Li vacancies present in S-LFP,likely acting as diffusion channels for the Mn^(2+)/Li^(+)ions.Through a two-step mechanochemical ball-milling and carbothermal reduction process,this approach achieves simultaneous Li replenishment and surface-localised Mn gradient doping with enhanced structural control.Notably,the R-LFMP exhibits an exceptional electrochemical performance.At 0.1 C,it delivers a discharge capacity of 161.4 mA h g^(−1)and an energy density of 563.5 Wh kg^(−1)(representing a 60.5%improvement over S-LFP).Additionally,it maintains 83%capacity retention after 900 cycles at 0.5C,a considerable enhancement compared to commercial LFMP(62%).Furthermore,the regenerated cathode material generates a net profit of$7.102 kg^(−1),surpassing the profitability of conventional recycling methods by 90%.Overall,this study introduces a transformative and sustainable LFP regeneration technology,achieving breakthroughs in electrochemical restoration and high-value recycling,while paving the way for the closed-loop utilisation of LFP-based energy storage systems.展开更多
Optical phase-gradient metasurfaces have garnered significant attention for enabling flexible light manipulation,with applications across diverse domains.In this work,we will demonstrate that the metasurfaces with pha...Optical phase-gradient metasurfaces have garnered significant attention for enabling flexible light manipulation,with applications across diverse domains.In this work,we will demonstrate that the metasurfaces with phase gradient modulation can be used to achieve illusion optics,featuring the advantages of simple geometric structure and feasible implementation compared with the well-known transformation optics method.The underlying mechanism is the anomalous diffraction law caused by the phase gradient,which provides a theoretical basis for freely manipulating the propagation path of light.By considering a specific example,we will demonstrate that the phase gradient can transform spatial coordinates in real space into illusion space,thereby converting a plane in real space into a curved surface structure in illusion space to achieve the illusion effect.This approach provides a viable alternative to transformation optics for designing illusion devices.展开更多
Electrocatalytic CO_(2) reduction(CO_(2) RR)toward multi-carbon compounds is a challenging but meaningful route for carbon cycling.Copper-based catalysts are the most promising candidate for C_(2+)generation due to th...Electrocatalytic CO_(2) reduction(CO_(2) RR)toward multi-carbon compounds is a challenging but meaningful route for carbon cycling.Copper-based catalysts are the most promising candidate for C_(2+)generation due to their unique C–C coupling activity,yet the in situ reduction from Cu^(+) to Cu^(0) under cathodic potentials causes the catalyst deactivation.Herein,we develop a transient thermal shock strategy to embed Cu^(+) species into CeO_(2) lattices,constructing a CuO_(x)/CuCeO_(x)catalyst with a radial gradient Cu^(+) -Ov-Ce^(3+)/Ce^(4+)structure.Depth-profiling X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that mismatched metal/oxygen diffusion kinetics drive continuous electron transfer from surface Cu^(+) to bulk Ce^(3+)/Ce^(4+)via oxygen vacancies(Ov),forming a dynamic“self-sacrificial”structure to preserve surface Cu^(+) states.In CO_(2)-saturated 0.1 M KHCO_(3),the optimized CuO_(x)/CuCeO_(x)-10 achieves a high C_(2) Faradaic efficiency(FE)of 85.8%at-1.4 V vs.RHE.In situ attenuated total reflection surface-enhanced infrared adsorption spectroscopy(ATR-SEIRAS)identifies the key intermediates of C_(2) are*OCCO and*OCCOH,while DFT reveals a drastic reduction of C–C coupling barrier from 0.842 to0.274 eV.This work demonstrates kinetically tailored metal-support interactions,enabling oxidationstate control for pathway-selective catalysis.展开更多
The paleo-geothermal gradient is a crucial parameter for converting the thermal history to the exhumation history.However,the precise estimation of this parameter has been a challenge.This paper presents a simple two-...The paleo-geothermal gradient is a crucial parameter for converting the thermal history to the exhumation history.However,the precise estimation of this parameter has been a challenge.This paper presents a simple two-step method to model the paleo-geothermal gradient using low-temperature thermochronology.(1)It uses the Monte Carlo approach to generate thermal histories in a vertical section randomly and calculates the entire thermal history within the goodnessof-fit thresholds based on different paleo-geothermal gradients.(2)It selects the optimum paleogeothermal gradient by comparing the entire thermal history within different goodness-of-fit thresholds.We validated the method with apatite(U-Th)/He and fission track data collected from two drill cores in the Haiyuan-Liupanshan region.The result revealed that the best-fit paleo-geothermal gradient was~42℃/km during the Early Cretaceous–Miocene and has decreased rapidly to 20℃/km since~10 Ma.The crust thickening in the study area may explain the rapid reduction in the paleogeothermal gradient since~10 Ma.Our results are consistent with earlier studies in the region,suggesting that our simple and more intuitive approach provides an alternative method for paleogeothermal gradient modeling.展开更多
Transformer models face significant computational challenges in private inference(PI).Existing optimization methods often rely on isolated techniques,neglecting joint structural and operational improvements.We propose...Transformer models face significant computational challenges in private inference(PI).Existing optimization methods often rely on isolated techniques,neglecting joint structural and operational improvements.We propose IG-3D,a unified framework that integrates structured compression and operator approximation through accurate importance assessment.Our approach first evaluates attention head importance using Integrated Gradients(IG),offering greater stability and theoretical soundness than gradient-based methods.We then apply a threedimensional optimization:(1)structurally pruning redundant attention heads;(2)replacing Softmax with adaptive polynomial approximation to avoid exponential computations;(3)implementing layer-wise GELU substitution to accommodate different layer characteristics.A joint thresholdmechanism coordinates compression across dimensions under accuracy constraints.Experimental results on the GLUE benchmark show that our method achieves an average 2.9×speedup in inference latency and a 50%reduction in communication cost,while controlling the accuracy loss within 2.3%,demonstrating significant synergistic effects and a superior accuracy-efficiency trade-off compared to single-technique optimization strategies.展开更多
Dear Editor,Mountain systems have long been refuges for many species,often viewed as"islands"that promote speciation due to geographic isolation(Rahbek et al.,2019).Their high environmental heterogeneity fos...Dear Editor,Mountain systems have long been refuges for many species,often viewed as"islands"that promote speciation due to geographic isolation(Rahbek et al.,2019).Their high environmental heterogeneity fosters centers of endemism,and they harbor over 85%of global species diversity(Zhao et al.,2022).Consequently,mountains are key systems for exploring biodiversity patterns along elevational gradients,where species richness often follows four recognized models:monotonic decrease,unimodal pattern(forward and backward peak patterns),and low plateau followed by a decrease along the elevational gradient(McCain et al.,2010).展开更多
Suffusion refers to the loss of fineparticles within the soil matrix without any associated volume change,induced by hydrodynamic forces.This study investigated the suffusion of sand-clay mixtures through one-dimensio...Suffusion refers to the loss of fineparticles within the soil matrix without any associated volume change,induced by hydrodynamic forces.This study investigated the suffusion of sand-clay mixtures through one-dimensional soil column experiments under a stepwise increase in hydraulic gradient(i),aiming to evaluate the critical hydraulic gradient(icrit)as a function of the size ratio between sand and clay,clay type,and ionic concentration.It was found that icrit was less than 0.1 for all sand-clay mixtures examined in this study.In addition,the lower peak concentrations of filtrated clay observed in sand-illite mixtures,compared to those of sand-kaolinite mixtures at the same level of i,suggest that illite particles are more susceptible to suffusion.Overall,the observed breakthrough curves,mass fraction of filtrated clay,volume of outflow,and total injection time presented in this study highlight the importance of considering clay type,sand-to-clay size ratio,and ionic concentration when assessing the suffusion behavior of clay-containing soils under a stepwise increase in hydraulic gradient.展开更多
In this study,an architecture featuring a gradient conductive network structure and three-dimensional dual-continuous network structure is constructed in a carbon nanotubes/cellulose-boron nitride/poly(vinyl alcohol)(...In this study,an architecture featuring a gradient conductive network structure and three-dimensional dual-continuous network structure is constructed in a carbon nanotubes/cellulose-boron nitride/poly(vinyl alcohol)(CNT/cellulose-BN/PVA)composite.Using cellulose aerogel as a template,CNT were incorporated into the cellulose template by vertically impregnating the CNT suspension.Following the impregnation of BN/PVA and high-pressure compression,three-dimensional dual-continuous network structure was successfully constructed in the CNT/cellulose-BN/PVA composite.The comprehensive performance of the composite,including electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding and Joule heating performance,was investigated.The results indicate that the total EMI shielding effectiveness(SE)for the CNT/cellulose-BN/PVA composite reveals similar values for electromagnetic waves incident from different directions,but totally different shielding mechanisms.For the CNT/cellulose-BN/PVA composite with three impregnation cycles of CNT,the EMI SE values exceeded 39 dB for electromagnetic waves incident from both the high-and low-CNT-content sides.93%of the microwaves were reflected when electromagnetic waves were incident from the high-CNT-content side,while the reflection coefficient decreased to 0.44 for the transverse direction.In addition,the construction of the dual-continuous network structure enabled the composite to exhibit both excellent electrical conductivity and good thermal conductivity simultaneously,endowing the material with good Joule heating performance.CNT/cellulose-BN/PVA composite films have significant potential for application as EMI shielding materials in extremely cold weather.展开更多
Anammox bacteria in constructed wetlands(CWs)play pivotal role in sustainable nitrogen transformation,yet existing studies lack comprehensive analysis of environmental gradients and microbial interactions,both key fac...Anammox bacteria in constructed wetlands(CWs)play pivotal role in sustainable nitrogen transformation,yet existing studies lack comprehensive analysis of environmental gradients and microbial interactions,both key factors in anammox bacteria enrichment.This study investigated the mechanisms driving anammox bacteria enrichment in lab-scale simulated CWs treating high-nitrogen wastewater,focusing on bacterial community re-sponses across wetland layers with various strategies,including continuous up-flow influent,nitrogen loading increase,effluent recirculation,intermittent influent,and anammox bacteria inoculation.Results showed that total relative and absolute abundances of anammox bacteria ranged from 0.77%to 12.50%and from 0.13 to 6.46×10^(7) copies/g,respectively.Dissolved oxygen and pH had significant positive correlations with the absolute abundance of anammox bacteria,while organic matter and nitrate negatively impacted their relative abundance.Permutational multivariate analysis of variance indicated that spatial heterogeneity explained more variation in anammox bacteria abundance(43.44%)compared to operational strategies(8.58%).In terms of microbial interactions,60 dominant species exhibited potential correlations with anammox bacteria,comprising 170 interactions(105 positive and 65 negative),which suggested that anammox bacteria generally foster cooperative relationships with dominant bacteria.Notably,significant interspecies interactions were observed between Candidatus Kuenenia(dominant anammox bacteria in CWs)and species within the genera Chitinivibrio-nia and Anaerolineaceae,suggesting that microbial interactions primarily manifest as indirect facilitative effects rather than direct mutualistic relationships.Given that the Normalized Stochasticity Ratio in CWs were<50%,this study inferred that environmental gradients have greater influence on anammox bacteria than microbial interactions.展开更多
The osteochondral(OC)interface exhibits a mineral gradient,varying in thickness by several hundred micrometers across different species.Disruptions in this interface damage OC tissues,leading to osteoarthritis.The nat...The osteochondral(OC)interface exhibits a mineral gradient,varying in thickness by several hundred micrometers across different species.Disruptions in this interface damage OC tissues,leading to osteoarthritis.The natural architecture and composition of native OC interfaces can be replicated using biomaterial scaffolds via regenerative engineering approaches.A novel one-step bioextrusion process was employed to fabricate a unitary synthetic graft(USG),which mimics the native OC interface’s mineral concentration gradient.This novel USG is composed of an agarose-based cartilage layer and a bone layer,consisting of agarose enriched with 20%(200 g/L)hydroxyapatite.The USG features a gradient interface with mineral concentrations transitioning from 0%to 20%(mass fraction),mimicking the transition between the cartilage and bone.Thermogravimetric analysis revealed that the gradient transition lengths of the graft and native OC tissue harvested from bovine knees were similar((647±21)vs.(633±124)μm).The linear viscoelastic properties of the grafts,which were evaluated using strain sweep and frequency sweep tests with oscillatory shear,indicated a dominant storage modulus over loss modulus similar to that of native OC tissues.The compressive and stress relaxation behaviors of the USGs demonstrated that the graft maintained structural integrity under mechanical stress.Viability assays performed after bioextrusion showed that chondrocytes and human fetal osteoblast cells successfully integrated and survived within their designated regions of the graft.The novel USGs exhibit properties similar to native OC tissue and are promising candidates for regenerating OC defects and restoring knee joint functionality.展开更多
The S38C railway axle undergoes induction hardening,resulting in a gradient-distributed microstructure and mechanical properties.The accurate identification of gradient-distributed plastic parameters for the S38C axle...The S38C railway axle undergoes induction hardening,resulting in a gradient-distributed microstructure and mechanical properties.The accurate identification of gradient-distributed plastic parameters for the S38C axle remains a challenging task.To tackle this challenge,the present study proposes a novel approach for identifying the gradient-distributed plastic parameters for the S38C axle by integrating nano-indentation techniques with the machine learning method.Firstly,nano-indentation tests are conducted along the radial direction of the S38C axle to obtain the gradient-distributed load-displacement curves,nano-hardness,and elastic modulus.Subsequently,the dimensionless analysis is performed to obtain the representative stress,strain,and yield stress from load-displacement curves.These parameters are then incorporated into the machine learning method as physical information to identify the gradient-distributed plastic parameters of the S38C axle.The results indicate that the proposed method based on the physics-informed neural network and multi-fidelity neural network successfully identifies the gradient-distributed plastic parameters of the S38C axles and demonstrates superior prediction accuracy and generalization compared with the purely data-driven machine learning method.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62105278 and 11674273)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant No.ZR2023MA015)。
文摘A method for correlating thermal light over a wide spectral range is proposed.A multi-wavelength pseudothermal source,prepared by projecting laser beams of multiple wavelengths(650 nm,635 nm,532 nm,and 473 nm)onto a moving thin ground glass plate,is employed in a double-slit interference experiment.The ground glass plate induces random phase differences between light beams of different wavelengths passing through it.This initial random phase difference significantly influences the high-order intensity correlation functions of multi-wavelength thermal beams.Experimentally,second-order correlated interference patterns,including subwavelength interference,of pseudothermal beams with different wavelengths are observed in the intensity correlation measurements.This method facilitates applications of correlated thermal photons in quantum information processing and quantum imaging.
基金supported,in part,by the National Nature Science Foundation of China under Grant 62272236,62376128 and 62306139the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province under Grant BK20201136,BK20191401.
文摘Discriminative region localization and efficient feature encoding are crucial for fine-grained object recognition.However,existing data augmentation methods struggle to accurately locate discriminative regions in complex backgrounds,small target objects,and limited training data,leading to poor recognition.Fine-grained images exhibit“small inter-class differences,”and while second-order feature encoding enhances discrimination,it often requires dual Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN),increasing training time and complexity.This study proposes a model integrating discriminative region localization and efficient second-order feature encoding.By ranking feature map channels via a fully connected layer,it selects high-importance channels to generate an enhanced map,accurately locating discriminative regions.Cropping and erasing augmentations further refine recognition.To improve efficiency,a novel second-order feature encoding module generates an attention map from the fourth convolutional group of Residual Network 50 layers(ResNet-50)and multiplies it with features from the fifth group,producing second-order features while reducing dimensionality and training time.Experiments on Caltech-University of California,San Diego Birds-200-2011(CUB-200-2011),Stanford Car,and Fine-Grained Visual Classification of Aircraft(FGVC Aircraft)datasets show state-of-the-art accuracy of 88.9%,94.7%,and 93.3%,respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22235006 and 22475157)Foundation of Hubei Scientific Committee(Nos.2024 AFA021 and 2024BAB014)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2042025kf0009)。
文摘One of the most significant challenges in commercializing organic second-order nonlinear optical(NLO)materials lies in the inherent trade-off between nonlinearity and stability.A key factor in mitigating this compromise is achieving precise temporal synchronization between the formation of the cross-linked network and the establishment of an optimal non-centrosymmetric alignment of the chromophores.Guided by this principle,we developed a series of NLO polymers incorporating multiple ether chains with low rotational energy barriers,which facilitate molecular reorientation during electric field poling,thereby enhancing the NLO response effectively.Combined with an optimized photocrosslinking strategy,the resulting PX4o/PETMP doped film achieved large macroscopic NLO coefficient of 190 pm·V^(-1)and thermal degradation temperature as high as 120℃.This work offers a universal approach to alleviating the“nonlinearity-stability”trade-off in a wide range of polymeric systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12104232 and 12074156).
文摘In recent years,the study of higher-order topological states and their material realizations has become a research frontier in topological condensed matter physics.We demonstrate that twisted bilayer graphene with small twist angles behaves as a second-order topological insulator possessing topological corner charges.Using a tight-binding model,we compute the topological band indices and corner states of finite-sized twisted bilayer graphene flakes.It is found that for any small twist angle,whether commensurate or incommensurate,the gaps both below and above the flat bands are associated with nontrivial topological indices.Our results not only extend the concept of second-order band topology to arbitrary small twist angles but also confirm the existence of corner states at acute-angle corners.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants 62476138 and 42375016.
文摘Continuous control protocols are extensively utilized in traditional MASs,in which information needs to be transmitted among agents consecutively,therefore resulting in excessive consumption of limited resources.To decrease the control cost,based on ISC,several LFC problems are investigated for second-order MASs without and with time delay,respectively.Firstly,an intermittent sampled controller is designed,and a sufficient and necessary condition is derived,under which state errors between the leader and all the followers approach zero asymptotically.Considering that time delay is inevitable,a new protocol is proposed to deal with the time-delay situation.The error system’s stability is analyzed using the Schur stability theorem,and sufficient and necessary conditions for LFC are obtained,which are closely associated with the coupling gain,the system parameters,and the network structure.Furthermore,for the case where the current position and velocity information are not available,a distributed protocol is designed that depends only on the sampled position information.The sufficient and necessary conditions for LFC are also given.The results show that second-order MASs can achieve the LFC if and only if the system parameters satisfy the inequalities proposed in the paper.Finally,the correctness of the obtained results is verified by numerical simulations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12174344 and 12175199)Foundation of Department of Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.2022R52047)。
文摘In this paper,we investigate the phenomena of electromagnetically induced transparency and the generation of second-order sideband in a Laguerre–Gaussian cavity optorotational system with a Kerr nonlinear medium.Using the perturbation method,we analyze the first-and second-order sideband generations in the output field from the system under the actions of a strong control field and a weak probe field.Numerical simulations show that the Kerr nonlinearity can lead to the occurrence of the asymmetric line shape in the transmission of the probe field.Comparing with traditional scheme for generating the second-order sideband,our spectral shape of the second-order sideband is amplified and becomes asymmetric,which has potential applications in precision measurement,high-sensitivity devices,and frequency conversion.
文摘The stabilization problem of second-order bilinear systems with time delay is investigated.Feedback controls are chosen so that the strong and exponential stabilization of the system is ensured.The obtained results are illustrated by wave and beam equations with simulation.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(2017JM6087)。
文摘This research,based on Mason's formula,proposes a novel design for a second-order transconductance-mode universal filter with the operational transconductance amplifier(OTA)as the core and the second-generation current-controlled conveyor(CCCⅡ)as the auxiliary.The circuit incorporates two OTAs,one CCCⅡ,two grounded capacitors,and one grounded resistor.The quality factor Q and natural frequency fo of the filter can be electronically tuned and are not sensitive to temperature.The input and output terminals of the cir-cuit exhibit no loading effect,and the sensitivity of the circuit is low.At last,alternating frequency analysis,parameter scanning analysis,and temperature scanning analysis have been carried out by using Multisim software,confirming the correctness and effectiveness of the designed circuit.
基金National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China(JCKY2020408B002,WDZC2022-12)Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province(202102050201011,202202050201014)Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(20210302124178,20210302123061,202103021224183)。
文摘A gradient structure was introduced into a metal laminated target plate,and the anti-penetration simulation of the gradient structure was compared with that of a uniform-layer-thickness target plate by finite element simulation.The analysis was verified by an impact experiment.Results show that the high-level thickness and appropriate percentage of Ti alloy at the upper side of the gradient structure provide greater impact resistance against the bullet,which increases the warhead breakage and enhances the anti-penetration performance.In addition,during the impact process,the stress is transmitted and reflected in the form of waves in each layer of the target plate,and the interaction between the compression and tension waves causes non-synergistic deformation of the target plate and leads to delamination.The gradient target plate takes penetration resistance a step further through the higher energy absorption rate and more consumption of the bullet kinetic energy.This research provides a theoretical basis for the application of gradient structures in metallic laminated armor.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB3809300).
文摘Recycling spent lithium-ion(Li+)batteries is critical for achieving environmental conservation and the strategic recovery of essential resources.Compared with conventional methods for recovering cathode materials,which are energy-intensive and prone to secondary pollution,the direct regeneration approach has emerged as a rapid and highly efficient method,gaining widespread attention in recent years.However,this approach faces major challenges,including degraded electrochemical performances and limited economic value.This study,therefore,proposes a high-value direct regeneration strategy to convert degraded spent LiFePO_(4)(S-LFP)into a gradient manganese(Mn)-doped regenerated LiFe_(0.7)Mn_(0.3)PO_(4)/C(R-LFMP)composite.This method leverages the inherent microcracks and Li vacancies present in S-LFP,likely acting as diffusion channels for the Mn^(2+)/Li^(+)ions.Through a two-step mechanochemical ball-milling and carbothermal reduction process,this approach achieves simultaneous Li replenishment and surface-localised Mn gradient doping with enhanced structural control.Notably,the R-LFMP exhibits an exceptional electrochemical performance.At 0.1 C,it delivers a discharge capacity of 161.4 mA h g^(−1)and an energy density of 563.5 Wh kg^(−1)(representing a 60.5%improvement over S-LFP).Additionally,it maintains 83%capacity retention after 900 cycles at 0.5C,a considerable enhancement compared to commercial LFMP(62%).Furthermore,the regenerated cathode material generates a net profit of$7.102 kg^(−1),surpassing the profitability of conventional recycling methods by 90%.Overall,this study introduces a transformative and sustainable LFP regeneration technology,achieving breakthroughs in electrochemical restoration and high-value recycling,while paving the way for the closed-loop utilisation of LFP-based energy storage systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.12274313 and 62375234)the Gusu Leading Talent Plan for Scientific and Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Grant No.ZXL2024400)。
文摘Optical phase-gradient metasurfaces have garnered significant attention for enabling flexible light manipulation,with applications across diverse domains.In this work,we will demonstrate that the metasurfaces with phase gradient modulation can be used to achieve illusion optics,featuring the advantages of simple geometric structure and feasible implementation compared with the well-known transformation optics method.The underlying mechanism is the anomalous diffraction law caused by the phase gradient,which provides a theoretical basis for freely manipulating the propagation path of light.By considering a specific example,we will demonstrate that the phase gradient can transform spatial coordinates in real space into illusion space,thereby converting a plane in real space into a curved surface structure in illusion space to achieve the illusion effect.This approach provides a viable alternative to transformation optics for designing illusion devices.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22378428,22138013)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB4104500,2023YFB4104503)+1 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(2024ZLGX08)the Science and Technology Innovation Project of the Shandong Energy Group Co.,Ltd.(SNKJ2023A03)。
文摘Electrocatalytic CO_(2) reduction(CO_(2) RR)toward multi-carbon compounds is a challenging but meaningful route for carbon cycling.Copper-based catalysts are the most promising candidate for C_(2+)generation due to their unique C–C coupling activity,yet the in situ reduction from Cu^(+) to Cu^(0) under cathodic potentials causes the catalyst deactivation.Herein,we develop a transient thermal shock strategy to embed Cu^(+) species into CeO_(2) lattices,constructing a CuO_(x)/CuCeO_(x)catalyst with a radial gradient Cu^(+) -Ov-Ce^(3+)/Ce^(4+)structure.Depth-profiling X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that mismatched metal/oxygen diffusion kinetics drive continuous electron transfer from surface Cu^(+) to bulk Ce^(3+)/Ce^(4+)via oxygen vacancies(Ov),forming a dynamic“self-sacrificial”structure to preserve surface Cu^(+) states.In CO_(2)-saturated 0.1 M KHCO_(3),the optimized CuO_(x)/CuCeO_(x)-10 achieves a high C_(2) Faradaic efficiency(FE)of 85.8%at-1.4 V vs.RHE.In situ attenuated total reflection surface-enhanced infrared adsorption spectroscopy(ATR-SEIRAS)identifies the key intermediates of C_(2) are*OCCO and*OCCOH,while DFT reveals a drastic reduction of C–C coupling barrier from 0.842 to0.274 eV.This work demonstrates kinetically tailored metal-support interactions,enabling oxidationstate control for pathway-selective catalysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42072229,42030301,41102131,41972049,41972302 and 41977231)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2025A1515010724)+3 种基金the Guangdong Natural Science Foundation(No.2021A1515011658)the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou(No.202002030184)the Special Fund for Basic Scientific Research of Central Colleges,Chang'an University(No.300102260502)the Deep Earth Probe and Mineral Resources Exploration-National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2024ZD1001003)。
文摘The paleo-geothermal gradient is a crucial parameter for converting the thermal history to the exhumation history.However,the precise estimation of this parameter has been a challenge.This paper presents a simple two-step method to model the paleo-geothermal gradient using low-temperature thermochronology.(1)It uses the Monte Carlo approach to generate thermal histories in a vertical section randomly and calculates the entire thermal history within the goodnessof-fit thresholds based on different paleo-geothermal gradients.(2)It selects the optimum paleogeothermal gradient by comparing the entire thermal history within different goodness-of-fit thresholds.We validated the method with apatite(U-Th)/He and fission track data collected from two drill cores in the Haiyuan-Liupanshan region.The result revealed that the best-fit paleo-geothermal gradient was~42℃/km during the Early Cretaceous–Miocene and has decreased rapidly to 20℃/km since~10 Ma.The crust thickening in the study area may explain the rapid reduction in the paleogeothermal gradient since~10 Ma.Our results are consistent with earlier studies in the region,suggesting that our simple and more intuitive approach provides an alternative method for paleogeothermal gradient modeling.
文摘Transformer models face significant computational challenges in private inference(PI).Existing optimization methods often rely on isolated techniques,neglecting joint structural and operational improvements.We propose IG-3D,a unified framework that integrates structured compression and operator approximation through accurate importance assessment.Our approach first evaluates attention head importance using Integrated Gradients(IG),offering greater stability and theoretical soundness than gradient-based methods.We then apply a threedimensional optimization:(1)structurally pruning redundant attention heads;(2)replacing Softmax with adaptive polynomial approximation to avoid exponential computations;(3)implementing layer-wise GELU substitution to accommodate different layer characteristics.A joint thresholdmechanism coordinates compression across dimensions under accuracy constraints.Experimental results on the GLUE benchmark show that our method achieves an average 2.9×speedup in inference latency and a 50%reduction in communication cost,while controlling the accuracy loss within 2.3%,demonstrating significant synergistic effects and a superior accuracy-efficiency trade-off compared to single-technique optimization strategies.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32360333)the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects(Grant Nos.ZK[2022]540 and[2023]099)+1 种基金the Survey of Amphibian and Reptile Resources in Leigongshan National Nature Reserve and Literature Publishing Services(P5226002023000019)the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Talent Team Construction Project 2024[Qian Ke He Talent CXTD(2025)053].
文摘Dear Editor,Mountain systems have long been refuges for many species,often viewed as"islands"that promote speciation due to geographic isolation(Rahbek et al.,2019).Their high environmental heterogeneity fosters centers of endemism,and they harbor over 85%of global species diversity(Zhao et al.,2022).Consequently,mountains are key systems for exploring biodiversity patterns along elevational gradients,where species richness often follows four recognized models:monotonic decrease,unimodal pattern(forward and backward peak patterns),and low plateau followed by a decrease along the elevational gradient(McCain et al.,2010).
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grants(Grant Nos.RS-2020-NR049594 and RS-2022-NR071877)the Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement under the Ministry of Land,Infrastructure and Transport(Grant No.RS-2024-00410248).
文摘Suffusion refers to the loss of fineparticles within the soil matrix without any associated volume change,induced by hydrodynamic forces.This study investigated the suffusion of sand-clay mixtures through one-dimensional soil column experiments under a stepwise increase in hydraulic gradient(i),aiming to evaluate the critical hydraulic gradient(icrit)as a function of the size ratio between sand and clay,clay type,and ionic concentration.It was found that icrit was less than 0.1 for all sand-clay mixtures examined in this study.In addition,the lower peak concentrations of filtrated clay observed in sand-illite mixtures,compared to those of sand-kaolinite mixtures at the same level of i,suggest that illite particles are more susceptible to suffusion.Overall,the observed breakthrough curves,mass fraction of filtrated clay,volume of outflow,and total injection time presented in this study highlight the importance of considering clay type,sand-to-clay size ratio,and ionic concentration when assessing the suffusion behavior of clay-containing soils under a stepwise increase in hydraulic gradient.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52103127)the Opening Project of the State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering(Sichuan University)(No.sklpme2022-4-10)Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Department(No.2025GH-YBXM-042).
文摘In this study,an architecture featuring a gradient conductive network structure and three-dimensional dual-continuous network structure is constructed in a carbon nanotubes/cellulose-boron nitride/poly(vinyl alcohol)(CNT/cellulose-BN/PVA)composite.Using cellulose aerogel as a template,CNT were incorporated into the cellulose template by vertically impregnating the CNT suspension.Following the impregnation of BN/PVA and high-pressure compression,three-dimensional dual-continuous network structure was successfully constructed in the CNT/cellulose-BN/PVA composite.The comprehensive performance of the composite,including electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding and Joule heating performance,was investigated.The results indicate that the total EMI shielding effectiveness(SE)for the CNT/cellulose-BN/PVA composite reveals similar values for electromagnetic waves incident from different directions,but totally different shielding mechanisms.For the CNT/cellulose-BN/PVA composite with three impregnation cycles of CNT,the EMI SE values exceeded 39 dB for electromagnetic waves incident from both the high-and low-CNT-content sides.93%of the microwaves were reflected when electromagnetic waves were incident from the high-CNT-content side,while the reflection coefficient decreased to 0.44 for the transverse direction.In addition,the construction of the dual-continuous network structure enabled the composite to exhibit both excellent electrical conductivity and good thermal conductivity simultaneously,endowing the material with good Joule heating performance.CNT/cellulose-BN/PVA composite films have significant potential for application as EMI shielding materials in extremely cold weather.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Xiamen,China(No.3502Z20227232)the STS Project of Fujian-CAS(No.2023T3018)Bureau of International Cooperation,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.322GJHZ2022035MI).
文摘Anammox bacteria in constructed wetlands(CWs)play pivotal role in sustainable nitrogen transformation,yet existing studies lack comprehensive analysis of environmental gradients and microbial interactions,both key factors in anammox bacteria enrichment.This study investigated the mechanisms driving anammox bacteria enrichment in lab-scale simulated CWs treating high-nitrogen wastewater,focusing on bacterial community re-sponses across wetland layers with various strategies,including continuous up-flow influent,nitrogen loading increase,effluent recirculation,intermittent influent,and anammox bacteria inoculation.Results showed that total relative and absolute abundances of anammox bacteria ranged from 0.77%to 12.50%and from 0.13 to 6.46×10^(7) copies/g,respectively.Dissolved oxygen and pH had significant positive correlations with the absolute abundance of anammox bacteria,while organic matter and nitrate negatively impacted their relative abundance.Permutational multivariate analysis of variance indicated that spatial heterogeneity explained more variation in anammox bacteria abundance(43.44%)compared to operational strategies(8.58%).In terms of microbial interactions,60 dominant species exhibited potential correlations with anammox bacteria,comprising 170 interactions(105 positive and 65 negative),which suggested that anammox bacteria generally foster cooperative relationships with dominant bacteria.Notably,significant interspecies interactions were observed between Candidatus Kuenenia(dominant anammox bacteria in CWs)and species within the genera Chitinivibrio-nia and Anaerolineaceae,suggesting that microbial interactions primarily manifest as indirect facilitative effects rather than direct mutualistic relationships.Given that the Normalized Stochasticity Ratio in CWs were<50%,this study inferred that environmental gradients have greater influence on anammox bacteria than microbial interactions.
基金supported by the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences of Nazarbayev University,Astana,Kazakhstan(to CE)。
文摘The osteochondral(OC)interface exhibits a mineral gradient,varying in thickness by several hundred micrometers across different species.Disruptions in this interface damage OC tissues,leading to osteoarthritis.The natural architecture and composition of native OC interfaces can be replicated using biomaterial scaffolds via regenerative engineering approaches.A novel one-step bioextrusion process was employed to fabricate a unitary synthetic graft(USG),which mimics the native OC interface’s mineral concentration gradient.This novel USG is composed of an agarose-based cartilage layer and a bone layer,consisting of agarose enriched with 20%(200 g/L)hydroxyapatite.The USG features a gradient interface with mineral concentrations transitioning from 0%to 20%(mass fraction),mimicking the transition between the cartilage and bone.Thermogravimetric analysis revealed that the gradient transition lengths of the graft and native OC tissue harvested from bovine knees were similar((647±21)vs.(633±124)μm).The linear viscoelastic properties of the grafts,which were evaluated using strain sweep and frequency sweep tests with oscillatory shear,indicated a dominant storage modulus over loss modulus similar to that of native OC tissues.The compressive and stress relaxation behaviors of the USGs demonstrated that the graft maintained structural integrity under mechanical stress.Viability assays performed after bioextrusion showed that chondrocytes and human fetal osteoblast cells successfully integrated and survived within their designated regions of the graft.The novel USGs exhibit properties similar to native OC tissue and are promising candidates for regenerating OC defects and restoring knee joint functionality.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Plan(Grant No.2022YFB3401901)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12192210,12192214,12072295,and 12222209)+1 种基金Independent Project of State Key Laboratory of Rail Transit Vehicle System(Grant No.2023TPL-T03)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2682023CG004).
文摘The S38C railway axle undergoes induction hardening,resulting in a gradient-distributed microstructure and mechanical properties.The accurate identification of gradient-distributed plastic parameters for the S38C axle remains a challenging task.To tackle this challenge,the present study proposes a novel approach for identifying the gradient-distributed plastic parameters for the S38C axle by integrating nano-indentation techniques with the machine learning method.Firstly,nano-indentation tests are conducted along the radial direction of the S38C axle to obtain the gradient-distributed load-displacement curves,nano-hardness,and elastic modulus.Subsequently,the dimensionless analysis is performed to obtain the representative stress,strain,and yield stress from load-displacement curves.These parameters are then incorporated into the machine learning method as physical information to identify the gradient-distributed plastic parameters of the S38C axle.The results indicate that the proposed method based on the physics-informed neural network and multi-fidelity neural network successfully identifies the gradient-distributed plastic parameters of the S38C axles and demonstrates superior prediction accuracy and generalization compared with the purely data-driven machine learning method.
