Plasmas,the most common state of matter in the observable universe,are subject to instabilities of various types:hydrodynamic,magnetohydrodynamic,and electromagnetic.Our limited success in understanding these is due t...Plasmas,the most common state of matter in the observable universe,are subject to instabilities of various types:hydrodynamic,magnetohydrodynamic,and electromagnetic.Our limited success in understanding these is due to the lack of direct experimental information on their origins and evolution.Here,we present direct spatially resolved measurements of the femtosecond evolution of the electromagnetic beam-driven instability that arises from the interaction of forward and return currents in an ultrahigh-intensity laser-produced plasma.We track its evolution from the initial linear stage to the later nonlinear stage by measuring the spatiotemporal evolution of the giant(megagauss)magnetic field created in the interaction process.Our experimental findings and numerical simulations are the first to indicate the observed instability triggered by the emission of electromagnetic radiation,like those known in the context of gravitational interaction,where the emission of gravitational radiation drives specific negative-energy modes in rotating black holes or neutron stars.展开更多
The suppression of ablative Rayleigh–Taylor instability(ARTI)by a spatially modulated laser in inertial confinement fusion(ICF)is studied through numerical simulations.The results show that in the acceleration phase ...The suppression of ablative Rayleigh–Taylor instability(ARTI)by a spatially modulated laser in inertial confinement fusion(ICF)is studied through numerical simulations.The results show that in the acceleration phase of ICF implosion,the growth of ARTI can be suppressed by using a short-wavelength spatially modulated laser.The ARTI growth rate decreases as the wavelength of the spatially modulated laser decreases,and ARTI is completely suppressed after a certain wavelength has been reached.A spatially uniform laser is introduced to keep the state of motion of the implosion fluid consistent,and it is found that the proportion of the spatially modulated laser required for complete suppression of ARTI decreases as the wavelength continues to decrease.We also optimize the spatial intensity distribution of the spatially modulated laser.In addition,as the duration of the spatially modulated laser decreases,the proportion required for completely suppressing ARTI increases,but the required energy decreases.When the perturbation wavenumber decreases,the wavelength of the spatially modulated laser required for complete suppression of ARTI becomes longer.In the case of multimode perturbation,ARTI can also be significantly suppressed by a spatially modulated laser,and the perturbation amplitude can be reduced to less than 10% of that without a spatially modulated laser.We believe that the conclusions drawn from our simulations can provide the basis for new approaches to control ARTI in ICF.展开更多
Snap-through instability-based mechanical metamaterials(SIMMs)with bistability,multistability,negative stiffness,or excellent energy absorption and dissipation performance play an important role in various advanced fu...Snap-through instability-based mechanical metamaterials(SIMMs)with bistability,multistability,negative stiffness,or excellent energy absorption and dissipation performance play an important role in various advanced functional applications.They can serve as energy absorbers,energy dampers,or mechanical memory and logic computing devices,while also providing amplified force output and faster response time in flexible robots,or implementing sensing functions combined with piezoelectric or triboelectric electricity.However,thus far,research on SIMMs that have non-fixed boundary constraints,proactive responsiveness,multi-physical field cross-coupling,and deep information processing capabilities is still facing significant challenges,potentially hindering the development and cross-field comprehensive applications of truly intelligent SIMMs.Our objective is to furnish a concise categorization of SIMMs and offer direction for innovative design and functional implementations.We have emphasized that the non-fixed boundary constraint will expand the design possibilities,while the use of stimulus-responsive materials and 4D printing technology will create novel opportunities for the design of SIMMs.These advancements are expected to achieve innovative mechanical properties and functions.展开更多
The rapid cycling synchrotron(RCS)at the China spallation neutron source operates as a high-intensity proton accelerator.The coupled bunch instability was observed during RCS beam commissioning,which significantly lim...The rapid cycling synchrotron(RCS)at the China spallation neutron source operates as a high-intensity proton accelerator.The coupled bunch instability was observed during RCS beam commissioning,which significantly limited the beam power.To investigate the dynamics of instability under an increased beam power,a pulsed octupole magnet with a gradient of 900 T/m^(3) was developed.The magnet system integrated an octupole magnet with a pulsed power supply.The field was carefully measured to examine the performance before its installation into the tunnel.After the installation of the magnets,beam measurements were performed to confirm the effectiveness of the instability mitigation on an actual proton beam.The measurement results show that the instability can be suppressed using the pulsed octupole magnet,particularly at the highenergy stage in an acceleration cycle,meeting the requirements for stable operation of the accelerator.Additionally,when the instability is completely suppressed through chromaticity optimization,octupole magnets can significantly enhance the RCS transmission efficiency,which is crucial for controlling beam loss.The pulsed octupole magnet offers significant progress in beam stability in the RCS,providing valuable experience for further beam power enhancement.展开更多
Drill string vibration during drilling plays a vital and potentially decisive role in maintaining wellbore stability,as repeated impacts may lead to fatigue and borehole collapse.While drilling through geological laye...Drill string vibration during drilling plays a vital and potentially decisive role in maintaining wellbore stability,as repeated impacts may lead to fatigue and borehole collapse.While drilling through geological layers,a material contrast may act as a localization point for wellbore damage.The hypothesis tested in this paper is that wellbore instability is focused on the boundary between the layers and that mechanical contrasts accelerate the wellbore collapse.In this study,an elastic-plastic damage model was employed to investigate the effects of repeated mechanical impacts on wellbore stability.A 2-dimensional(2D)model of a wellbore surrounded by contrasting materials was developed,and the accumulated damage caused by repeated lateral impacts was monitored.It was found that damage develops not only around the wall of the wellbore but also along the material boundaries.A sensitivity analysis was carried out to identify the impact of contrasts in both elastic(Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio)and plastic(cohesion,friction angle,and dilation angle)parameters between layers.Four damage patterns were identifiedin the simulated models.The results also suggested that the number of impacts required to reach the critical damage was highly affected by the contrast in elastic parameters,while cohesion and friction angle contrasts had a lesser effect.Additionally,increasing the contrast in the dilation angle localized the damage,thus reducing the number of impacts required to trigger wellbore failure.展开更多
The enhanced mountain-to-plain convective storms in Beijing on 22 May 2021 were simulated using the highresolution Weather Research and Forecasting model,enabling detailed analyses of convective instability characteri...The enhanced mountain-to-plain convective storms in Beijing on 22 May 2021 were simulated using the highresolution Weather Research and Forecasting model,enabling detailed analyses of convective instability characteristics and underlying causes of stability variations.Generalized potential temperature outperformed traditional potential temperature and equivalent potential temperature in capturing instability variations associated with mid-level latent heating and near-surface evaporative cooling.Local instability variance was primarily governed by potential divergence and the advection of potential instability,with these factors exhibiting out-of-phase distributions.Prior to the onset of heavy precipitation,intense downdrafts transported unstable air from higher levels into more stable regions at lower levels,increasing local near-surface instability,which contributed to the formation of heavy precipitation.During the heavy precipitation stage,vertical divergence between slantwise updrafts and downdrafts in the lowmiddle stable layers led to destabilization,supporting sustained convective development within the precipitation area.At the leading edge of the heavy precipitation,instability enhancement was primarily driven by vertical advection,and less stable air in the lower levels was transported upward,enhancing instability at higher levels.展开更多
Aiming at the problem of dynamic instability of hard-brittle jointed rock surrounding in deep tunnel/roadway engineering,combining with the support concepts of"coupling rigidity with flexibility"and"ove...Aiming at the problem of dynamic instability of hard-brittle jointed rock surrounding in deep tunnel/roadway engineering,combining with the support concepts of"coupling rigidity with flexibility"and"overcoming rigidity by flexibility",the prevention and control method with"rigid-flexible coupling(R-F-C)"was put forward.Through numerical simulation calculation,the impact damage process,acoustic emission(AE)evolution characteristics,and element stress/displacement evolution characteristics of unsupported surrounding rock structure model,rigid supporting surrounding rock structure model,and"R-F-C"supporting surrounding rock structure model under horizontal bidirectional impact loading were compared and analyzed.Based on the theory of stress wave propagation,the dynamic instability catastrophe mechanism of three kinds of supporting structure models induced by horizontal bidirectional impact loading was revealed.Based on the Mohr-Coulomb strength theory,the stress discrimination methods of dynamic catastrophe of surrounding rock induced by horizontal bidirectional impact loading under three kinds of supporting structures were proposed.Combined with the above numerical simulation study,the explosion impact physical and mechanical test of"R-F-C"surrounding rock supporting plate structure was further designed and carried out.Finally,combined with the"conceptual model of ball-cliff potential energy instability",the energy driving theory and energy transformation mechanism of impact-induced rockburst under three kinds of supporting structures were discussed deeply.The research results provided a scientific basis for further promoting the effective application of"R-F-C"supporting structure in the prevention and control of dynamic instability of deep tunnel/roadway surrounding rock.展开更多
We investigate a class of non-integrable two-particle Calogero-Moser systems modulated by a power-law external potential.The local well-posedness of the Cauchy problem is established under the strict initial separatio...We investigate a class of non-integrable two-particle Calogero-Moser systems modulated by a power-law external potential.The local well-posedness of the Cauchy problem is established under the strict initial separation condition for the particles.For suitably prepared initial configurations,local solutions can be extended globally via energy conservation;conversely,negative energy conditions induce(in)finite-time blowup.The linear(in)stability of stationary solutions is analyzed,with their energy serving as a threshold.Numerical investigations employ a fourth-order Runge-Kutta scheme with adaptive step-size control.Simulations demonstrate that the trajectories either converge to steady states or exhibit blowup,depending on the power exponent α and initial conditions.Increasingαaccelerates the convergence rate and dampens oscillatory dynamics,promoting a transition from periodic behavior to static equilibrium.展开更多
In ecological environments,the survival environment of species is often inhomogeneous,and the reproductive process is affected by time delay.System with nonlocal effects and delay can more accurately simulate changes ...In ecological environments,the survival environment of species is often inhomogeneous,and the reproductive process is affected by time delay.System with nonlocal effects and delay can more accurately simulate changes in population density.In this paper,we consider a reaction-diffusion-advection model with nonlocal delay and Dirichlet boundary conditions.First of all,we investigate the well-posedness of solution of model.Then,the existence of positive steady state is proofed by implicit function theorem.Based on a priori estimate for the eigenvalue,we prove the stability of the positive steady state and conclude the associated distribution of Hopf bifurcation.Our research indicates that the combined effects of nonlocal and time delays have a certain impact on the dynamics of the model.展开更多
Quantitative real-time PCR(qPCR)is widely used for gene expression analysis,but its accuracy critically depends on stable internal reference genes for normalization.In marine invertebrates,especially non-model taxa su...Quantitative real-time PCR(qPCR)is widely used for gene expression analysis,but its accuracy critically depends on stable internal reference genes for normalization.In marine invertebrates,especially non-model taxa such as cephalopods,systematic evaluation of reference genes is limited,leading to potential bias.The cuttlefish Sepiella japonica is ecologically and economically important in China,yet previous molecular studies have often relied on single unvalidated reference genes,which may compromise data reliability.This study aimed to systematically evaluate the stability of five commonly used reference genes(18S,ef-1α,ef-1γ,gapdh,andβ-actin)across multiple tissues and sexes of S.japonica,and to identify the most suitable reference genes and optimal number for qPCR normalization.Fifteen to sixteen tissue types were collected from ten healthy adults(five males and five females).Total RNA was extracted,reverse-transcribed,and analyzed by qPCR.Gene stability was assessed using four algorithms(geNorm,NormFinder,BestKeeper,andΔCt)integrated with RefFinder,and the optimal gene number was determined using geNorm pairwise variation(V_(n/n+1)<0.15).Four transcriptome-derived genes(creld2,cd109,acy1,and miox)were used for validation.The C_(t)values of the five genes ranged from 15.47 to 20.83.β-actin and gapdh showed pronounced variability in expression stability among tissues and sexes,indicating their limited suitability for normalization.18S exhibited the highest expression(mean C_(t):15.47-16.29)and lowest variability but displayed sex-biased expression,whereas ef-1αand ef-1γremained consistently stable across most tissues in both sexes,with ef-1αbeing the most robust and showing no sex-related bias.Although specific rankings varied among tissues and sexes,the comprehensive results indicated that ef-1αand ef-1γpossessed the highest overall stability,followed by 18S,whileβ-actin and gapdh were the least stable.The final comprehensive rankings were ef-1γ>ef-1α>18S>gapdh>β-actin(male)and ef-1α>ef-1γ>18S>gapdh>β-actin(female).geNorm analysis(V2/3<0.15)indicated that two genes,mainly ef-1αand ef-1γ,were generally sufficient for reliable normalization in most tissues.Validation confirmed that normalization using the stable ef-1αand ef-1γaccurately reflected the expression differences among tissues,whereasβ-actin and gapdh can bias or confound statistical analyses.ef-1αand ef-1γare identified as the most reliable reference gene combination for qPCR analysis in S.japonica,while 18S can serve as an auxiliary gene for within-sex comparisons.The use ofβ-actin or gapdh alone is not recommended.This study establishes a systematic framework for selecting reliable reference genes in S.japonica,thereby facilitating robust qPCR normalization and providing a foundation for future gene expression research in S.japonica and other cephalopods.展开更多
The effect of element Ti on the microstructures and mechanical properties of as-cast and annealed NbTaMoWTi,(x=0,1,1.5,2)refractory high-entropy alloys(RHEAs)was investigated.Results show that after Ti addition,the as...The effect of element Ti on the microstructures and mechanical properties of as-cast and annealed NbTaMoWTi,(x=0,1,1.5,2)refractory high-entropy alloys(RHEAs)was investigated.Results show that after Ti addition,the as-cast alloys maintain their original single body-centered cubic(bcc)structure.As for the mechanical properties,compared with those without Ti addition,the strength and ductility of NbTaMoWTi,alloys increase by 93%and 215%,respectively.Furthermore,the NbTaMoWTi alloys exhibit outstanding thermal stability.After annealing at 1400 C,they still maintain the single bcc structure,and their mechanical properties are even slightly improved.However,annealing leads to a significant deterioration in the mechanical properties of high-Ti-content alloys(NbTaMoWTil and NbTaMoWTi2),owing to the formation of Ti-rich acicular phases.展开更多
When the converter bus voltage of a voltage source converter-based high voltage direct current(VSC-HVDC)system drops below a certain predetermined threshold,the system enters low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)mode to avoi...When the converter bus voltage of a voltage source converter-based high voltage direct current(VSC-HVDC)system drops below a certain predetermined threshold,the system enters low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)mode to avoid overcurrent and potential equipment failure,during which it operates as a controlled current source.The influence mechanism of LVRT control strategies on short-circuit current and overall system stability remains not yet fully and systematically investigated.First,this paper provides an overview of several LVRT strategies for VSC-HVDC systems and examines their effects on short-circuit current contribution.Next,it analyzes in detail the mechanisms through which active and reactive currents injected during LVRT impact system frequency stability,voltage stability,and synchronization stability.To address these interrelated issues,an optimized and comprehensive LVRT strategy incorporating short-circuit current constraints is proposed.The approach determines the active current ratio based on system frequency stability requirements and dynamically adjusts the active current recovery rate via phase control of the VSC-HVDC bus.The remaining capacity is allocated to reactive current support,thereby enhancing voltage and synchronization stability while maintaining sufficient short-circuit current margin and system frequency stability.Finally,simulations conducted on the PSS/E platform,using actual grid data from a selected cross-section system,validate convincingly the effectiveness of the proposed parameter optimization strategy for VSC-HVDC low-voltage ride-through.展开更多
SiC/Al-based composite foams were prepared by a two-step foaming method.The influence of the SiC content and its distribution uniformity on the foaming stability,cell structure,and mechanical properties of the aluminu...SiC/Al-based composite foams were prepared by a two-step foaming method.The influence of the SiC content and its distribution uniformity on the foaming stability,cell structure,and mechanical properties of the aluminum foams was investigated.The macro/micro-features of the aluminum foams were characterized and analyzed.Results demonstrate that an appropriate increase in SiC content and the uniform distribution of SiC can improve the foaming stability,optimize the cell diameter and cell wall thickness,ameliorate the cell distribution,and enhance the hardness and compressive strength of the aluminum foams.However,either insufficient or excessive SiC leads to uneven distribution of SiC particles,which is unfavorable to foaming stability and good cell structure formation.With 6wt%SiC,both the foaming stability and cell structure of the aluminum foam reach the optimal state,resulting in the highest compressive strength and optimal energy absorption capacity.展开更多
The transient behavior of DC-link voltage(DCV)significantly affects the low-voltage ride-through for phase-locked loop(PLL)-based grid-connected doubly-fed induction generator(DFIG)systems.This study investigates the ...The transient behavior of DC-link voltage(DCV)significantly affects the low-voltage ride-through for phase-locked loop(PLL)-based grid-connected doubly-fed induction generator(DFIG)systems.This study investigates the DCV transient behavior of a PLL-based DFIG system under asymmetrical grid faults.First,by considering the coupling characteristics of positive and negative sequence(PNS)components,a nonlinear largesignal model of DCV is developed.Furthermore,the transient characteristics of DCV under varying parameters are analyzed using phase trajectory diagrams.In addition,the transient stability(TS)mechanism of DCV during asymmetrical faults is examined through an en-ergy function approach.The analysis indicates that the transient instability of DCV is primarily associated with the control characteristics of PNS PLLs,while the TS level of DCV is mainly determined by the power coordination control between the rotor side converter and grid side converter.Moreover,a coordinated control strategy is proposed to enhance the TS of DCV under asymmet-rical grid faults.Finally,both simulation and experimental results are presented to validate the theoretical analysis and the effectiveness of the proposed strategy.展开更多
The Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes(RANS)technique enables critical engineering predictions and is widely adopted.However,since this iterative computation relies on the fixed-point iteration,it may converge to unexpec...The Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes(RANS)technique enables critical engineering predictions and is widely adopted.However,since this iterative computation relies on the fixed-point iteration,it may converge to unexpected non-physical phase points in practice.We conduct an analysis on the phase-space characteristics and the fixed-point theory underlying the k-ε turbulence model,and employ the classical Kolmogorov flow as a framework,leveraging its direct numerical simulation(DNS)data to construct a one-dimensional(1D)system under periodic/fixed boundary conditions.The RANS results demonstrate that under periodic boundary conditions,the k-ε model exhibits only a unique trivial fixed point,with asymptotes capturing the phase portraits.The stability of this trivial fixed point is determined by a mathematically derived stability phase diagram,indicating the fact that the k-ε model will never converge to correct values under periodic conditions.In contrast,under fixed boundary conditions,the model can yield a stable non-trivial fixed point.The evolutionary mechanisms and their relationship with boundary condition settings systematically explain the inherent limitations of the k-ε model,i.e.,its deficiency in computing the flow field under periodic boundary conditions and sensitivity to boundary-value specifications under fixed boundary conditions.These conclusions are finally validated with the open-source code OpenFOAM.展开更多
Flexibly interconnected distribution networks(FIDN)offer improved operational efficiency and operational control flexibility of power distribution systems through DC interconnection links,and have gradually become the...Flexibly interconnected distribution networks(FIDN)offer improved operational efficiency and operational control flexibility of power distribution systems through DC interconnection links,and have gradually become the main form of distribution networks.Aiming at the impact of constant power loads and converter transmission power variations in FIDN system stability,this paper presents an impedance reshaping based stability analysis and stabilization control to enhance the stability of the interconnected system and improve the system’s dynamic load response capability.Firstly,a small-single based equivalent impedance model of FIDN system,which consists flexibly interconnected equipment,energy storage,PV units,and constant power loads,is presented,and the total output and input impedance of the DC distribution network are derived.Secondly,the impacts of constant power loads and transmission power variations on the small-signal stability of FIDN system are analyzed through Nyquist stability curves using the impedance ratio criterion.Then,an impedance reshaping-based stability enhancement strategy for the FIDN system is proposed,which can significantly improve the system stability under the operating conditions of constant power loads and transmission power variations.Finally,a MATLAB/Simulink simulation model is built and tested.The results demonstrate that the proposed impedance reshaping strategy effectively mitigates voltage dips,surges,and DC bus fluctuations,shortens transient responses under power variations,and enables rapid stability recovery with reduced voltage drop during severe AC sags.展开更多
The increasing integration of electric vehicle(EV)loads into power systems necessitates understanding their impact on stability.Small-magnitude perturbations,if persistent,can cause low-frequency oscillations,leading ...The increasing integration of electric vehicle(EV)loads into power systems necessitates understanding their impact on stability.Small-magnitude perturbations,if persistent,can cause low-frequency oscillations,leading to synchronism loss and mechanical stress.This work analyzes the effect of voltage-dependent EV loads on this small-signal stability.The study models an EV load within a Single-Machine Infinite Bus(SMIB)system.It specifically evaluates the influence of EV charging through the DC link capacitor of a Unified Power Flow Controller(UPFC),a key device for damping oscillations.The system’s performance is compared to a modified version equipped with both a UPFC and a Linear Quadratic Regulator(LQR)controller.Results confirm the significant influence of EV charging on the power network.The analysis demonstrates that the best performance is achieved with the SMIB system utilizing the combined UPFC and LQR controller.This configuration effectively dampens low-frequency oscillations,yielding superior results by reducing the system’s rise time,settling time,and peak overshoot.展开更多
This paper is concerned with the following nonlinear Steklov problemΔu=0 in D,∂vu=λf(u)on∂D,where D is the unit disk in the plane,∂v denotes the unit outward normal derivative.For each k∈N,under some natural condit...This paper is concerned with the following nonlinear Steklov problemΔu=0 in D,∂vu=λf(u)on∂D,where D is the unit disk in the plane,∂v denotes the unit outward normal derivative.For each k∈N,under some natural conditions on f,using the Crandall-Rabinowitz bifurcation theorem,we obtain a bifurcation curve emanating from(k,0).Furthermore,we also analyze the local structure of bifurcation curves and stability of solutions on them.Specifically,our results indicate the bifurcation is critical for each k and is subcritical(supercritical)if f'''(0)>0(f'''(0)<0).展开更多
Backfill is routinely adopted as a ground support measure for underground mines.However,ground stability enhancement by backfill has received limited research attention.This is likely to be because of the conventional...Backfill is routinely adopted as a ground support measure for underground mines.However,ground stability enhancement by backfill has received limited research attention.This is likely to be because of the conventional assumption that the fill material exhibits a significantly lower stiffness than the host rocks.Significantly,a recent pioneering work revealed the time-dependent ground stability around a backfilled stope with vertical walls through numerical modeling.In practice,underground stopes typically exhibit a higher or lower degree of inclination.This alters the stress state in peripheral rocks and may induce severe instability and dilution,particularly in stope-hanging walls.Hence,it is imperative to analyze the time-dependent ground stability of inclined backfilled stopes for backfill structure design.Therefore,comprehensive numerical simulations were performed using FLAC3D to address this knowledge deficiency by incorporating a coupled analysis of the backfill consolidation behavior and long-term creep deformation in surrounding rocks.The ground stability was evaluated based on the confinement effectiveness,strength-stress ratio,stress path relative to the yield surface,and time-dependent stress redistribution in the rocks.A parametric study revealed that the inclination angle of the backfilled stope reduced the confinement effectiveness in the host rocks when the wall creep was minor.This exacerbated the rock mass sloughing potential.However,a backfilled stope with a shallower dip angle achieved superior ground stability enhancement when the creep deformation was substantial,by applying a more significant compression on the backfill and effectively mobilizing its passive support performance during consolidation.Additional simulations were conducted to analyze the effects of stope height and width,mine depth,mechanical properties of rocks,backfill compressibility,and filling gap on the time-dependent stress redistribution and stability around the inclined backfilled stope.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the effects of binocular fusional C-optotypes(positive/negative)and 2D planar C-optotypes on the amplitude and stability of transient accommodation(TAC)in adults,and to provide a basis for non-conta...AIM:To investigate the effects of binocular fusional C-optotypes(positive/negative)and 2D planar C-optotypes on the amplitude and stability of transient accommodation(TAC)in adults,and to provide a basis for non-contact myopia intervention.METHODS:This was a self-controlled study.Using redblue 3D technology,four experimental stages were set up:Test A[fixating on the 1 m negative fusional C-optotypes,8△base-in(BI)],Test B(fixating on the 5 m planar C-optotypes),Test C(fixating on the 1 m planar C-optotypes),and Test D[fixating on the 1 m positive fusional C-optotypes,20△base-out(BO)].A WAM-5500 open-field autorefractor was used to measure TAC and accommodative microfluctuations[evaluated via interquartile range(IQR)and median-based coefficient of variation(CVmed)].Additionally,the convergence accommodation to convergence(CA/C)ratio was calculated,and a visual fatigue questionnaire was administered to assess participants’subjective visual comfort.RESULTS:A total of 21 subjects(7 males,14 females;aged 23-41y)with normal binocular visual function were enrolled.The results showed that the TAC increased gradually across the four stages,and these values were Test A(-0.35±0.26 D)<Test B(-0.46±0.24 D)<Test C(-0.77±0.32 D)<Test D(-1.38±0.31 D).There were significant overall differences(F=56.136,P<0.001).Compared with Test C,Test A reduced TAC by 0.42 D(P<0.05),while Test D increased it by 0.61 D(P<0.001).There was no significant intergroup difference in accommodative fluctuation amplitude(all P>0.05),but the fluctuation stability of Test D showed a significant difference between the first 20s and the second 20s(P=0.017).The CA/C ratio was significantly higher in Test D(0.05±0.02 D/△)than in Test A(0.03±0.02 D/△,P=0.007),indicating stronger accommodation-convergence linkage during positive fusional fixation.The visual fatigue scores of all stages were low(median 0-1),with Test D slightly higher than Test B and Test C(P<0.05).No linear correlation was found between TAC and age(all r<0.1,P>0.05).CONCLUSION:Negative fusional C-optotypes induce ciliary muscle relaxation to reduce TAC,while positive fusional C-optotypes enhance accommodation-convergence coordination to increase TAC.The red-blue 3D-based noncontact training mode exhibits good safety(median visual fatigue scores:0-1 across all tests)and provides a novel dual-directional(relaxation-activation)strategy for myopia prevention and control.展开更多
基金Department of Atomic Energy(DAE)for long-term support of this research,at present from the grant“Physics and Astronomy(Project Identification No.RTI4002)Department of Atomic Energy,Tata Institute of Fundamental Research”and partially from Grant No.JBR/2020/00039 of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation(ANRF),both agencies of the Government of Indiasupport from the ANRF through the J.C.Bose Fellowship Grant No.JCB/2017/000055 and Core Research Grant(CRG)Proposal Nos.ANRF/JBG/2025/000237/PS and CRG/2022/002782+1 种基金partial support from the Infosys-TIFR Leading Edge Research Grant(Cycle 2)the OSIRIS Consortium,consisting of UCLA and IST(Lisbon,Portugal),for providing access to the OSIRIS framework,which is work supported by Grant No.NSF ACI-1339893.
文摘Plasmas,the most common state of matter in the observable universe,are subject to instabilities of various types:hydrodynamic,magnetohydrodynamic,and electromagnetic.Our limited success in understanding these is due to the lack of direct experimental information on their origins and evolution.Here,we present direct spatially resolved measurements of the femtosecond evolution of the electromagnetic beam-driven instability that arises from the interaction of forward and return currents in an ultrahigh-intensity laser-produced plasma.We track its evolution from the initial linear stage to the later nonlinear stage by measuring the spatiotemporal evolution of the giant(megagauss)magnetic field created in the interaction process.Our experimental findings and numerical simulations are the first to indicate the observed instability triggered by the emission of electromagnetic radiation,like those known in the context of gravitational interaction,where the emission of gravitational radiation drives specific negative-energy modes in rotating black holes or neutron stars.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.12074399,12204500,and 12004403)the Key Projects of Intergovernmental International Scientific and Technological Innovation Cooperation(No.2021YFE0116700)+1 种基金the Shanghai Natural Science Foundation(No.20ZR1464400)the Shanghai Sailing Program(No.22YF1455300).
文摘The suppression of ablative Rayleigh–Taylor instability(ARTI)by a spatially modulated laser in inertial confinement fusion(ICF)is studied through numerical simulations.The results show that in the acceleration phase of ICF implosion,the growth of ARTI can be suppressed by using a short-wavelength spatially modulated laser.The ARTI growth rate decreases as the wavelength of the spatially modulated laser decreases,and ARTI is completely suppressed after a certain wavelength has been reached.A spatially uniform laser is introduced to keep the state of motion of the implosion fluid consistent,and it is found that the proportion of the spatially modulated laser required for complete suppression of ARTI decreases as the wavelength continues to decrease.We also optimize the spatial intensity distribution of the spatially modulated laser.In addition,as the duration of the spatially modulated laser decreases,the proportion required for completely suppressing ARTI increases,but the required energy decreases.When the perturbation wavenumber decreases,the wavelength of the spatially modulated laser required for complete suppression of ARTI becomes longer.In the case of multimode perturbation,ARTI can also be significantly suppressed by a spatially modulated laser,and the perturbation amplitude can be reduced to less than 10% of that without a spatially modulated laser.We believe that the conclusions drawn from our simulations can provide the basis for new approaches to control ARTI in ICF.
基金financial support provided by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB3805700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12072094 and 12172106)+1 种基金the open research fund of Suzhou Laboratory(No.SZLAB-1508-2024ZD016)the Self-Planned Task(No.SL20230101)of Songjiang Laboratory,Harbin Institute of Technology。
文摘Snap-through instability-based mechanical metamaterials(SIMMs)with bistability,multistability,negative stiffness,or excellent energy absorption and dissipation performance play an important role in various advanced functional applications.They can serve as energy absorbers,energy dampers,or mechanical memory and logic computing devices,while also providing amplified force output and faster response time in flexible robots,or implementing sensing functions combined with piezoelectric or triboelectric electricity.However,thus far,research on SIMMs that have non-fixed boundary constraints,proactive responsiveness,multi-physical field cross-coupling,and deep information processing capabilities is still facing significant challenges,potentially hindering the development and cross-field comprehensive applications of truly intelligent SIMMs.Our objective is to furnish a concise categorization of SIMMs and offer direction for innovative design and functional implementations.We have emphasized that the non-fixed boundary constraint will expand the design possibilities,while the use of stimulus-responsive materials and 4D printing technology will create novel opportunities for the design of SIMMs.These advancements are expected to achieve innovative mechanical properties and functions.
基金supported by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(No.2021B1515140007).
文摘The rapid cycling synchrotron(RCS)at the China spallation neutron source operates as a high-intensity proton accelerator.The coupled bunch instability was observed during RCS beam commissioning,which significantly limited the beam power.To investigate the dynamics of instability under an increased beam power,a pulsed octupole magnet with a gradient of 900 T/m^(3) was developed.The magnet system integrated an octupole magnet with a pulsed power supply.The field was carefully measured to examine the performance before its installation into the tunnel.After the installation of the magnets,beam measurements were performed to confirm the effectiveness of the instability mitigation on an actual proton beam.The measurement results show that the instability can be suppressed using the pulsed octupole magnet,particularly at the highenergy stage in an acceleration cycle,meeting the requirements for stable operation of the accelerator.Additionally,when the instability is completely suppressed through chromaticity optimization,octupole magnets can significantly enhance the RCS transmission efficiency,which is crucial for controlling beam loss.The pulsed octupole magnet offers significant progress in beam stability in the RCS,providing valuable experience for further beam power enhancement.
基金support from the Research Council of Norway,Equinor,and Sekal with NFR project(Grant No.308826).
文摘Drill string vibration during drilling plays a vital and potentially decisive role in maintaining wellbore stability,as repeated impacts may lead to fatigue and borehole collapse.While drilling through geological layers,a material contrast may act as a localization point for wellbore damage.The hypothesis tested in this paper is that wellbore instability is focused on the boundary between the layers and that mechanical contrasts accelerate the wellbore collapse.In this study,an elastic-plastic damage model was employed to investigate the effects of repeated mechanical impacts on wellbore stability.A 2-dimensional(2D)model of a wellbore surrounded by contrasting materials was developed,and the accumulated damage caused by repeated lateral impacts was monitored.It was found that damage develops not only around the wall of the wellbore but also along the material boundaries.A sensitivity analysis was carried out to identify the impact of contrasts in both elastic(Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio)and plastic(cohesion,friction angle,and dilation angle)parameters between layers.Four damage patterns were identifiedin the simulated models.The results also suggested that the number of impacts required to reach the critical damage was highly affected by the contrast in elastic parameters,while cohesion and friction angle contrasts had a lesser effect.Additionally,increasing the contrast in the dilation angle localized the damage,thus reducing the number of impacts required to trigger wellbore failure.
基金funded by the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission [grant number Z221100005222012]the Department of Science and Technology of Hebei Province [grant number 22375404D]+2 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences [grant number XDB0760303]the National Natural Science Foundation of China [grant numbers U2233218 and 42275010]the Open Foundation of the Key Open Laboratory of Urban Meteorology,China Meteorological Administration [grant number LUM-2023-06]。
文摘The enhanced mountain-to-plain convective storms in Beijing on 22 May 2021 were simulated using the highresolution Weather Research and Forecasting model,enabling detailed analyses of convective instability characteristics and underlying causes of stability variations.Generalized potential temperature outperformed traditional potential temperature and equivalent potential temperature in capturing instability variations associated with mid-level latent heating and near-surface evaporative cooling.Local instability variance was primarily governed by potential divergence and the advection of potential instability,with these factors exhibiting out-of-phase distributions.Prior to the onset of heavy precipitation,intense downdrafts transported unstable air from higher levels into more stable regions at lower levels,increasing local near-surface instability,which contributed to the formation of heavy precipitation.During the heavy precipitation stage,vertical divergence between slantwise updrafts and downdrafts in the lowmiddle stable layers led to destabilization,supporting sustained convective development within the precipitation area.At the leading edge of the heavy precipitation,instability enhancement was primarily driven by vertical advection,and less stable air in the lower levels was transported upward,enhancing instability at higher levels.
基金Project(2023AH051167)supported by the Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Educational Committee,ChinaProject(AHBP2024B-04)supported by the Foundation of Anhui Engineering Research Center of New Explosive Materials and Blasting Technology,China+1 种基金Project(GXZDSYS2023103)supported by the Open Fund for Anhui Key Laboratory of Mining Construction Engineering,ChinaProjects(52274071,52404155)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘Aiming at the problem of dynamic instability of hard-brittle jointed rock surrounding in deep tunnel/roadway engineering,combining with the support concepts of"coupling rigidity with flexibility"and"overcoming rigidity by flexibility",the prevention and control method with"rigid-flexible coupling(R-F-C)"was put forward.Through numerical simulation calculation,the impact damage process,acoustic emission(AE)evolution characteristics,and element stress/displacement evolution characteristics of unsupported surrounding rock structure model,rigid supporting surrounding rock structure model,and"R-F-C"supporting surrounding rock structure model under horizontal bidirectional impact loading were compared and analyzed.Based on the theory of stress wave propagation,the dynamic instability catastrophe mechanism of three kinds of supporting structure models induced by horizontal bidirectional impact loading was revealed.Based on the Mohr-Coulomb strength theory,the stress discrimination methods of dynamic catastrophe of surrounding rock induced by horizontal bidirectional impact loading under three kinds of supporting structures were proposed.Combined with the above numerical simulation study,the explosion impact physical and mechanical test of"R-F-C"surrounding rock supporting plate structure was further designed and carried out.Finally,combined with the"conceptual model of ball-cliff potential energy instability",the energy driving theory and energy transformation mechanism of impact-induced rockburst under three kinds of supporting structures were discussed deeply.The research results provided a scientific basis for further promoting the effective application of"R-F-C"supporting structure in the prevention and control of dynamic instability of deep tunnel/roadway surrounding rock.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(12201118)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515010706)。
文摘We investigate a class of non-integrable two-particle Calogero-Moser systems modulated by a power-law external potential.The local well-posedness of the Cauchy problem is established under the strict initial separation condition for the particles.For suitably prepared initial configurations,local solutions can be extended globally via energy conservation;conversely,negative energy conditions induce(in)finite-time blowup.The linear(in)stability of stationary solutions is analyzed,with their energy serving as a threshold.Numerical investigations employ a fourth-order Runge-Kutta scheme with adaptive step-size control.Simulations demonstrate that the trajectories either converge to steady states or exhibit blowup,depending on the power exponent α and initial conditions.Increasingαaccelerates the convergence rate and dampens oscillatory dynamics,promoting a transition from periodic behavior to static equilibrium.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(23ZR1401700)National Natural Science Foundation of China(12471157)。
文摘In ecological environments,the survival environment of species is often inhomogeneous,and the reproductive process is affected by time delay.System with nonlocal effects and delay can more accurately simulate changes in population density.In this paper,we consider a reaction-diffusion-advection model with nonlocal delay and Dirichlet boundary conditions.First of all,we investigate the well-posedness of solution of model.Then,the existence of positive steady state is proofed by implicit function theorem.Based on a priori estimate for the eigenvalue,we prove the stability of the positive steady state and conclude the associated distribution of Hopf bifurcation.Our research indicates that the combined effects of nonlocal and time delays have a certain impact on the dynamics of the model.
文摘Quantitative real-time PCR(qPCR)is widely used for gene expression analysis,but its accuracy critically depends on stable internal reference genes for normalization.In marine invertebrates,especially non-model taxa such as cephalopods,systematic evaluation of reference genes is limited,leading to potential bias.The cuttlefish Sepiella japonica is ecologically and economically important in China,yet previous molecular studies have often relied on single unvalidated reference genes,which may compromise data reliability.This study aimed to systematically evaluate the stability of five commonly used reference genes(18S,ef-1α,ef-1γ,gapdh,andβ-actin)across multiple tissues and sexes of S.japonica,and to identify the most suitable reference genes and optimal number for qPCR normalization.Fifteen to sixteen tissue types were collected from ten healthy adults(five males and five females).Total RNA was extracted,reverse-transcribed,and analyzed by qPCR.Gene stability was assessed using four algorithms(geNorm,NormFinder,BestKeeper,andΔCt)integrated with RefFinder,and the optimal gene number was determined using geNorm pairwise variation(V_(n/n+1)<0.15).Four transcriptome-derived genes(creld2,cd109,acy1,and miox)were used for validation.The C_(t)values of the five genes ranged from 15.47 to 20.83.β-actin and gapdh showed pronounced variability in expression stability among tissues and sexes,indicating their limited suitability for normalization.18S exhibited the highest expression(mean C_(t):15.47-16.29)and lowest variability but displayed sex-biased expression,whereas ef-1αand ef-1γremained consistently stable across most tissues in both sexes,with ef-1αbeing the most robust and showing no sex-related bias.Although specific rankings varied among tissues and sexes,the comprehensive results indicated that ef-1αand ef-1γpossessed the highest overall stability,followed by 18S,whileβ-actin and gapdh were the least stable.The final comprehensive rankings were ef-1γ>ef-1α>18S>gapdh>β-actin(male)and ef-1α>ef-1γ>18S>gapdh>β-actin(female).geNorm analysis(V2/3<0.15)indicated that two genes,mainly ef-1αand ef-1γ,were generally sufficient for reliable normalization in most tissues.Validation confirmed that normalization using the stable ef-1αand ef-1γaccurately reflected the expression differences among tissues,whereasβ-actin and gapdh can bias or confound statistical analyses.ef-1αand ef-1γare identified as the most reliable reference gene combination for qPCR analysis in S.japonica,while 18S can serve as an auxiliary gene for within-sex comparisons.The use ofβ-actin or gapdh alone is not recommended.This study establishes a systematic framework for selecting reliable reference genes in S.japonica,thereby facilitating robust qPCR normalization and providing a foundation for future gene expression research in S.japonica and other cephalopods.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51774179)Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(20180550546)+2 种基金Joint Fund of State Key Laboratory of Metal Material for Marine Equipment and Application(HGSKL-USTLN(2021)03)High-Level Talent Fund of USTL(6003000377,6003000294)supported by Liaoning Provincial Department of Education(LJ212410146037)。
文摘The effect of element Ti on the microstructures and mechanical properties of as-cast and annealed NbTaMoWTi,(x=0,1,1.5,2)refractory high-entropy alloys(RHEAs)was investigated.Results show that after Ti addition,the as-cast alloys maintain their original single body-centered cubic(bcc)structure.As for the mechanical properties,compared with those without Ti addition,the strength and ductility of NbTaMoWTi,alloys increase by 93%and 215%,respectively.Furthermore,the NbTaMoWTi alloys exhibit outstanding thermal stability.After annealing at 1400 C,they still maintain the single bcc structure,and their mechanical properties are even slightly improved.However,annealing leads to a significant deterioration in the mechanical properties of high-Ti-content alloys(NbTaMoWTil and NbTaMoWTi2),owing to the formation of Ti-rich acicular phases.
基金funded by State Grid Corporation of China,grant number DQ30DK24001L。
文摘When the converter bus voltage of a voltage source converter-based high voltage direct current(VSC-HVDC)system drops below a certain predetermined threshold,the system enters low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)mode to avoid overcurrent and potential equipment failure,during which it operates as a controlled current source.The influence mechanism of LVRT control strategies on short-circuit current and overall system stability remains not yet fully and systematically investigated.First,this paper provides an overview of several LVRT strategies for VSC-HVDC systems and examines their effects on short-circuit current contribution.Next,it analyzes in detail the mechanisms through which active and reactive currents injected during LVRT impact system frequency stability,voltage stability,and synchronization stability.To address these interrelated issues,an optimized and comprehensive LVRT strategy incorporating short-circuit current constraints is proposed.The approach determines the active current ratio based on system frequency stability requirements and dynamically adjusts the active current recovery rate via phase control of the VSC-HVDC bus.The remaining capacity is allocated to reactive current support,thereby enhancing voltage and synchronization stability while maintaining sufficient short-circuit current margin and system frequency stability.Finally,simulations conducted on the PSS/E platform,using actual grid data from a selected cross-section system,validate convincingly the effectiveness of the proposed parameter optimization strategy for VSC-HVDC low-voltage ride-through.
基金Doctoral Startup Fund(20192066,20212028)Laijin Excellent Doctoral Fund(20202021)+1 种基金Scientific and Technological Innovation of Colleges and Universities in Shanxi Province(2020L0342)Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(202303021222178)。
文摘SiC/Al-based composite foams were prepared by a two-step foaming method.The influence of the SiC content and its distribution uniformity on the foaming stability,cell structure,and mechanical properties of the aluminum foams was investigated.The macro/micro-features of the aluminum foams were characterized and analyzed.Results demonstrate that an appropriate increase in SiC content and the uniform distribution of SiC can improve the foaming stability,optimize the cell diameter and cell wall thickness,ameliorate the cell distribution,and enhance the hardness and compressive strength of the aluminum foams.However,either insufficient or excessive SiC leads to uneven distribution of SiC particles,which is unfavorable to foaming stability and good cell structure formation.With 6wt%SiC,both the foaming stability and cell structure of the aluminum foam reach the optimal state,resulting in the highest compressive strength and optimal energy absorption capacity.
基金supported in part by Smart Grid-National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2024ZD0801400)Science and technology projects of State Grid Corporation of China(No.52272224000V).
文摘The transient behavior of DC-link voltage(DCV)significantly affects the low-voltage ride-through for phase-locked loop(PLL)-based grid-connected doubly-fed induction generator(DFIG)systems.This study investigates the DCV transient behavior of a PLL-based DFIG system under asymmetrical grid faults.First,by considering the coupling characteristics of positive and negative sequence(PNS)components,a nonlinear largesignal model of DCV is developed.Furthermore,the transient characteristics of DCV under varying parameters are analyzed using phase trajectory diagrams.In addition,the transient stability(TS)mechanism of DCV during asymmetrical faults is examined through an en-ergy function approach.The analysis indicates that the transient instability of DCV is primarily associated with the control characteristics of PNS PLLs,while the TS level of DCV is mainly determined by the power coordination control between the rotor side converter and grid side converter.Moreover,a coordinated control strategy is proposed to enhance the TS of DCV under asymmet-rical grid faults.Finally,both simulation and experimental results are presented to validate the theoretical analysis and the effectiveness of the proposed strategy.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12372214 and U2341231)。
文摘The Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes(RANS)technique enables critical engineering predictions and is widely adopted.However,since this iterative computation relies on the fixed-point iteration,it may converge to unexpected non-physical phase points in practice.We conduct an analysis on the phase-space characteristics and the fixed-point theory underlying the k-ε turbulence model,and employ the classical Kolmogorov flow as a framework,leveraging its direct numerical simulation(DNS)data to construct a one-dimensional(1D)system under periodic/fixed boundary conditions.The RANS results demonstrate that under periodic boundary conditions,the k-ε model exhibits only a unique trivial fixed point,with asymptotes capturing the phase portraits.The stability of this trivial fixed point is determined by a mathematically derived stability phase diagram,indicating the fact that the k-ε model will never converge to correct values under periodic conditions.In contrast,under fixed boundary conditions,the model can yield a stable non-trivial fixed point.The evolutionary mechanisms and their relationship with boundary condition settings systematically explain the inherent limitations of the k-ε model,i.e.,its deficiency in computing the flow field under periodic boundary conditions and sensitivity to boundary-value specifications under fixed boundary conditions.These conclusions are finally validated with the open-source code OpenFOAM.
基金supported by the key technology project of China Southern Power Grid Corporation(GZKJXM20220041)partly by theNational Key Research andDevelopment Plan(2022YFE0205300).
文摘Flexibly interconnected distribution networks(FIDN)offer improved operational efficiency and operational control flexibility of power distribution systems through DC interconnection links,and have gradually become the main form of distribution networks.Aiming at the impact of constant power loads and converter transmission power variations in FIDN system stability,this paper presents an impedance reshaping based stability analysis and stabilization control to enhance the stability of the interconnected system and improve the system’s dynamic load response capability.Firstly,a small-single based equivalent impedance model of FIDN system,which consists flexibly interconnected equipment,energy storage,PV units,and constant power loads,is presented,and the total output and input impedance of the DC distribution network are derived.Secondly,the impacts of constant power loads and transmission power variations on the small-signal stability of FIDN system are analyzed through Nyquist stability curves using the impedance ratio criterion.Then,an impedance reshaping-based stability enhancement strategy for the FIDN system is proposed,which can significantly improve the system stability under the operating conditions of constant power loads and transmission power variations.Finally,a MATLAB/Simulink simulation model is built and tested.The results demonstrate that the proposed impedance reshaping strategy effectively mitigates voltage dips,surges,and DC bus fluctuations,shortens transient responses under power variations,and enables rapid stability recovery with reduced voltage drop during severe AC sags.
文摘The increasing integration of electric vehicle(EV)loads into power systems necessitates understanding their impact on stability.Small-magnitude perturbations,if persistent,can cause low-frequency oscillations,leading to synchronism loss and mechanical stress.This work analyzes the effect of voltage-dependent EV loads on this small-signal stability.The study models an EV load within a Single-Machine Infinite Bus(SMIB)system.It specifically evaluates the influence of EV charging through the DC link capacitor of a Unified Power Flow Controller(UPFC),a key device for damping oscillations.The system’s performance is compared to a modified version equipped with both a UPFC and a Linear Quadratic Regulator(LQR)controller.Results confirm the significant influence of EV charging on the power network.The analysis demonstrates that the best performance is achieved with the SMIB system utilizing the combined UPFC and LQR controller.This configuration effectively dampens low-frequency oscillations,yielding superior results by reducing the system’s rise time,settling time,and peak overshoot.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12371110).
文摘This paper is concerned with the following nonlinear Steklov problemΔu=0 in D,∂vu=λf(u)on∂D,where D is the unit disk in the plane,∂v denotes the unit outward normal derivative.For each k∈N,under some natural conditions on f,using the Crandall-Rabinowitz bifurcation theorem,we obtain a bifurcation curve emanating from(k,0).Furthermore,we also analyze the local structure of bifurcation curves and stability of solutions on them.Specifically,our results indicate the bifurcation is critical for each k and is subcritical(supercritical)if f'''(0)>0(f'''(0)<0).
基金funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52304101 and 52204153)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023MD734215)+2 种基金the Youth Talent Support Program of Xi’an Association for Science and Technology(No.959202413070)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi(No.2023-LL-QY-07)the Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang(No.2023C03182).
文摘Backfill is routinely adopted as a ground support measure for underground mines.However,ground stability enhancement by backfill has received limited research attention.This is likely to be because of the conventional assumption that the fill material exhibits a significantly lower stiffness than the host rocks.Significantly,a recent pioneering work revealed the time-dependent ground stability around a backfilled stope with vertical walls through numerical modeling.In practice,underground stopes typically exhibit a higher or lower degree of inclination.This alters the stress state in peripheral rocks and may induce severe instability and dilution,particularly in stope-hanging walls.Hence,it is imperative to analyze the time-dependent ground stability of inclined backfilled stopes for backfill structure design.Therefore,comprehensive numerical simulations were performed using FLAC3D to address this knowledge deficiency by incorporating a coupled analysis of the backfill consolidation behavior and long-term creep deformation in surrounding rocks.The ground stability was evaluated based on the confinement effectiveness,strength-stress ratio,stress path relative to the yield surface,and time-dependent stress redistribution in the rocks.A parametric study revealed that the inclination angle of the backfilled stope reduced the confinement effectiveness in the host rocks when the wall creep was minor.This exacerbated the rock mass sloughing potential.However,a backfilled stope with a shallower dip angle achieved superior ground stability enhancement when the creep deformation was substantial,by applying a more significant compression on the backfill and effectively mobilizing its passive support performance during consolidation.Additional simulations were conducted to analyze the effects of stope height and width,mine depth,mechanical properties of rocks,backfill compressibility,and filling gap on the time-dependent stress redistribution and stability around the inclined backfilled stope.
文摘AIM:To investigate the effects of binocular fusional C-optotypes(positive/negative)and 2D planar C-optotypes on the amplitude and stability of transient accommodation(TAC)in adults,and to provide a basis for non-contact myopia intervention.METHODS:This was a self-controlled study.Using redblue 3D technology,four experimental stages were set up:Test A[fixating on the 1 m negative fusional C-optotypes,8△base-in(BI)],Test B(fixating on the 5 m planar C-optotypes),Test C(fixating on the 1 m planar C-optotypes),and Test D[fixating on the 1 m positive fusional C-optotypes,20△base-out(BO)].A WAM-5500 open-field autorefractor was used to measure TAC and accommodative microfluctuations[evaluated via interquartile range(IQR)and median-based coefficient of variation(CVmed)].Additionally,the convergence accommodation to convergence(CA/C)ratio was calculated,and a visual fatigue questionnaire was administered to assess participants’subjective visual comfort.RESULTS:A total of 21 subjects(7 males,14 females;aged 23-41y)with normal binocular visual function were enrolled.The results showed that the TAC increased gradually across the four stages,and these values were Test A(-0.35±0.26 D)<Test B(-0.46±0.24 D)<Test C(-0.77±0.32 D)<Test D(-1.38±0.31 D).There were significant overall differences(F=56.136,P<0.001).Compared with Test C,Test A reduced TAC by 0.42 D(P<0.05),while Test D increased it by 0.61 D(P<0.001).There was no significant intergroup difference in accommodative fluctuation amplitude(all P>0.05),but the fluctuation stability of Test D showed a significant difference between the first 20s and the second 20s(P=0.017).The CA/C ratio was significantly higher in Test D(0.05±0.02 D/△)than in Test A(0.03±0.02 D/△,P=0.007),indicating stronger accommodation-convergence linkage during positive fusional fixation.The visual fatigue scores of all stages were low(median 0-1),with Test D slightly higher than Test B and Test C(P<0.05).No linear correlation was found between TAC and age(all r<0.1,P>0.05).CONCLUSION:Negative fusional C-optotypes induce ciliary muscle relaxation to reduce TAC,while positive fusional C-optotypes enhance accommodation-convergence coordination to increase TAC.The red-blue 3D-based noncontact training mode exhibits good safety(median visual fatigue scores:0-1 across all tests)and provides a novel dual-directional(relaxation-activation)strategy for myopia prevention and control.
