Soft X-ray detectors play a vital role in materials science,high-energy physics and medical imaging.Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6),a lead-free double perovskite,has gained attention for its excellent optoelectronic properties,stabi...Soft X-ray detectors play a vital role in materials science,high-energy physics and medical imaging.Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6),a lead-free double perovskite,has gained attention for its excellent optoelectronic properties,stability,and nontoxicity.However,its fast crystallization and requirement for high-temperature annealing(>250℃)often lead to inferior film quality,limiting its application in flexible devices.This study introduces an alloying strategy that significantly improves the quality of Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)thin films annealed at a reduced temperature of 150℃.Devices based on the alloyed thin films exhibit an ultra-low dark current of 0.32 nA·cm^(-2)and a quantum efficiency of 725%.Furthermore,the first successful integration of Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)with a thinfilm transistor backplane demonstrates its superior imaging performance,indicating that Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)is a promising material for next-generation soft X-ray sensors.展开更多
The development of low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells(LT-SOFCs)is of significant importance for realizing the widespread application of SOFCs.This has stimulated a substantial materials research effort in developi...The development of low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells(LT-SOFCs)is of significant importance for realizing the widespread application of SOFCs.This has stimulated a substantial materials research effort in developing high oxide-ion conductivity in the electrolyte layer of SOFCs.In this context,for the first time,a dielectric material,CaCu_(3)Ti_(4)O_(12)(CCTO)is designed for LT-SOFCs electrolyte application in this study.Both individual CCTO and its heterostructure materials with a p-type Ni_(0.8)Co_(0.15)Al_(0.05)LiO_(2−δ)(NCAL)semiconductor are evaluated as alternative electrolytes in LT-SOFC at 450–550℃.The single cell with the individual CCTO electrolyte exhibits a power output of approximately 263 mW cm^(-2) and an open-circuit voltage(OCV)of 0.95 V at 550℃,while the cell with the CCTO–NCAL heterostructure electrolyte capably delivers an improved power output of approximately 605 mW cm^(-2) along with a higher OCV over 1.0 V,which indicates the introduction of high hole-conducting NCAL into the CCTO could enhance the cell performance rather than inducing any potential short-circuiting risk.It is found that these promising outcomes are due to the interplay of the dielectric material,its structure,and overall properties that led to improve electrochemical mechanism in CCTO–NCAL.Furthermore,density functional theory calculations provide the detailed information about the electronic and structural properties of the CCTO and NCAL and their heterostructure CCTO–NCAL.Our study thus provides a new approach for developing new advanced electrolytes for LT-SOFCs.展开更多
This paper presents a design method to implement an antenna array characterized by ultra-wide beam coverage,low profile,and low Sidelobe Level(SLL)for the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)air-to-ground commu...This paper presents a design method to implement an antenna array characterized by ultra-wide beam coverage,low profile,and low Sidelobe Level(SLL)for the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)air-to-ground communication.The array consists of ten broadside-radiating,ultrawide-beamwidth elements that are cascaded by a central-symmetry series-fed network with tapered currents following Dolph-Chebyshev distribution to provide low SLL.First,an innovative design of end-fire Huygens source antenna that is compatible with metal ground is presented.A low-profile,half-mode Microstrip Patch Antenna(MPA)is utilized to serve as the magnetic dipole and a monopole is utilized to serves as the electric dipole,constructing the compact,end-fire,grounded Huygens source antenna.Then,two opposite-oriented end-fire Huygens source antennas are seamlessly integrated into a single antenna element in the form of monopole-loaded MPA to accomplish the ultrawide,broadside-radiating beam.Particular consideration has been applied into the design of series-fed network as well as antenna element to compensate the adverse coupling effects between elements on the radiation performance.Experiment indicates an ultrawide Half-Power Beamwidth(HPBW)of 161°and a low SLL of-25 dB with a high gain of 12 d Bi under a single-layer configuration.The concurrent ultrawide beamwidth and low SLL make it particularly attractive for applications of UAV air-to-ground communication.展开更多
This article introduces a novel 20 V radiation-hardened high-voltage metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor(MOSFET)driver with an optimized input circuit and a drain-surrounding-source(DSS)structure.The inp...This article introduces a novel 20 V radiation-hardened high-voltage metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor(MOSFET)driver with an optimized input circuit and a drain-surrounding-source(DSS)structure.The input circuit of a conventional inverter consists of a thick-gate-oxide n-type MOSFET(NMOS).These conventional drivers can tolerate a total ionizing dose(TID)of up to 100 krad(Si).In contrast,the proposed comparator input circuit uses both a thick-gate-oxide p-type MOSFET(PMOS)and thin-gate-oxide NMOS to offer a high input voltage and higher TID tolerance.Because the thick-gate-oxide PMOS and thin-gate-oxide NMOS collectively provide better TID tolerance than the thick-gate-oxide NMOS,the circuit exhibits enhanced TID tolerance of>300 krad(Si).Simulations and experimental date indicate that the DSS structure reduces the probability of unwanted parasitic bipolar junction transistor activation,yielding a better single-event effect tolerance of over 81.8 MeVcm^(2)mg^(-1).The innovative strategy proposed in this study involves circuit and layout design optimization,and does not require any specialized process flow.Hence,the proposed circuit can be manufactured using common commercial 0.35μm BCD processes.展开更多
In this paper,we propose an RLC equivalent circuit model theory which can accurately predict the spectral response and resonance characteristics of metamaterial absorption structures,extend its design,and characterize...In this paper,we propose an RLC equivalent circuit model theory which can accurately predict the spectral response and resonance characteristics of metamaterial absorption structures,extend its design,and characterize the parameters of the model in detail.By employing this model,we conducted computations to characterize the response wavelength and bandwidth of variously sized metamaterial absorbers.A comparative analysis with Finite Difference Time Domain(FDTD)simulations demonstrated a remarkable level of consistency in the results.The designed absorbers were fabricated using micro-nano fabrication processes,and were experimentally tested to demonstrate absorption rates exceeding 90%at a wavelength of 9.28μm.The predicted results are then compared with test results.The comparison reveals good consistency in two aspects of the resonance responses,thereby confirming the rationality and accuracy of this model.展开更多
In a high heat flux ablative environment,the surface temperature of aircraft rises rapidly,leading to traditional high thermal conductivity materials being ineffective at protecting internal metal components.In this s...In a high heat flux ablative environment,the surface temperature of aircraft rises rapidly,leading to traditional high thermal conductivity materials being ineffective at protecting internal metal components.In this study,continuous carbon fiber reinforced Li_(2)O-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)(C_(f)/LAS)glass ceramic composites doped with SiC particles(SiC_(p))were prepared by slurry immersion winding and hot pressing sintering.Effect of matrix crystallinity on ablative properties of the composites under ultra-high heat flux was investigated.By utilizing heat absorption and low thermal conductivity characteristics associated with SiO_(2)gasification within composite materials,both surface and internal temperatures of these materials are effectively reduced,thereby ensuring the safe operation of aircraft and electronic devices.Results indicate that the average linear ablation rate of composites doped with 10%(in mass)of SiC_(p)significantly decreases at a heat flux of 20 MW/m^(2).Transmission electron microscope observation reveals that the doped glass matrix exhibits increased crystallinity,reduced internal stress,and minimized lattice distortion,thereby enhancing the composites’high-temperature performance.However,excessive SiC_(p)doping leads to reduced crystallinity and deteriorated ablation performance.Ultimately,the average linear ablation rate of C_(f)/LAS composites with 10%(in mass)SiC_(p)at 20 MW/m^(2)heat flux is comparable to that of commercial carbon/carbon composites,accompanied by providing lower thermal conductivity and higher bending strength.This novel high-performance C_(f)/LAS composite is cost-effective,short-cycled,and suitable for mass production,offering promising potential for widespread application in ablation-resistant components of hypersonic vehicles.展开更多
Addressing the kinetic limitations of oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is paramount for advancing rechargeable Zn-air batteries,thus it is extremely urgent to drive the development of effective and affordable electrocata...Addressing the kinetic limitations of oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is paramount for advancing rechargeable Zn-air batteries,thus it is extremely urgent to drive the development of effective and affordable electrocatalysts.This work constructs the interfacial structure of cobalt-iron alloys@phosphates(denoted as CoFe/CoFePO)as OER catalyst through a two-step approach using water-bath and hydrothermal methods,which demonstrated significant OER activity in alkaline media,requiring a low overpotential of 271 mV to achieve 10 mA cm^(−2) and exhibiting a competitive Tafel slope of 65 mV dec^(-1),alongside sustained operational stability.The enhanced performance can be attributed to the improved electrical conductivity due to the participation of CoFe alloys and the increased number of active sites through partial phosphorylation,which synergistically enhances charge transfer processes and accelerates OER kinetics.Moreover,dynamic structural evolution during OER process was thoroughly probed,and the results show that alloys@phosphates gradually evolve into phosphate radicalmodified CoFe hydroxyoxides that act as the actual active phase.Highlighting its practical applicability,the integration of prepared catalyst into zinc-air batteries leads to markedly improved performance,thereby offering promising new strategic directions for the development of next-generation OER electrocatalysts.展开更多
Quantum well infrared photodetectors(QWIPs) based on intersubband transitions hold significant potential for high bandwidth operation. In this work, we establish a carrier transport optimization model incorporating el...Quantum well infrared photodetectors(QWIPs) based on intersubband transitions hold significant potential for high bandwidth operation. In this work, we establish a carrier transport optimization model incorporating electron injection at the emitter to investigate the carrier dynamics time and impedance spectroscopy in GaAs/AlGaAs QWIPs. Our findings provide novel evidence that the escape time of electrons is the key limiting factor for the 3-dB bandwidth of QWIPs. Moreover, to characterize the impact of carrier dynamics time and non-equilibrium space charge region on impedance, we developed an equivalent circuit model where depletion region resistance and capacitance are employed to describe non-equilibrium space charge region. Using this model, we discovered that under illumination, both net charge accumulation caused by variations in carrier dynamics times within quantum wells and changes in width of non-equilibrium space charge region exert different dominant influences on depletion region capacitance at various doping concentrations.展开更多
Micro-scaled light-emitting diode(LED)technology has emerged as a transformative tool in biomedical applications,offering innovative solutions across disease surveillance,treatment,and symptom rehabilitation.In diseas...Micro-scaled light-emitting diode(LED)technology has emerged as a transformative tool in biomedical applications,offering innovative solutions across disease surveillance,treatment,and symptom rehabilitation.In disease surveillance,micro-scaled LEDs enable real-time,noninvasive monitoring of physiological parameters through wearable devices,such as skin-like health patches and wireless pulse oximeters;these systems leverage the miniaturization,low power consumption,and high precision of micro-scaled LEDs to track heart rate,blood oxygenation,and neural activity with exceptional accuracy.For disease treatment,micro-scaled LEDs play a pivotal role in optogenetic stimulation and phototherapy.By delivering specific light wavelengths,they enable precise cellular control for cardiac regeneration,neural modulation,and targeted cancer therapies,such as photodynamic therapy with reduced invasiveness.In addition,wireless micro-scaled LED systems facilitate localized and sustained treatments for conditions such as diabetic retinopathy.For symptom rehabilitation,micro-scaled LED-based devices enhance functional and aesthetic outcomes,exemplified by optical cochlear implants for high-resolution hearing restoration and flexible photostimulation patches for hair regrowth.The performance of micro-scale LEDs also brings new possibilities to the field of brain–computer interface.These applications highlight the versatility of micro-scaled LEDs in improving patient quality of life through minimally invasive,energy-efficient,and biocompatible solutions.Although there are still challenges in long-term stability and scalability,the integration of micro-scaled LEDs with advanced biomedical technologies promises to redefine personalized healthcare and therapeutic efficacy.展开更多
In this paper,unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)is adopted to serve as aerial base station(ABS)and mobile edge computing(MEC)platform for wire-less communication systems.When Internet of Things devices(IoTDs)cannot cope wit...In this paper,unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)is adopted to serve as aerial base station(ABS)and mobile edge computing(MEC)platform for wire-less communication systems.When Internet of Things devices(IoTDs)cannot cope with computation-intensive and/or time-sensitive tasks,part of tasks is offloaded to the UAV side,and UAV process them with its own computing resources and caching resources.Thus,the burden of IoTDs gets relieved under the satisfaction of the quality of service(QoS)require-ments.However,owing to the limited resources of UAV,the cost of whole system,i.e.,that is defined as the weighted sum of energy consumption and time de-lay with caching,should be further optimized while the objective function and the constraints are non-convex.Therefore,we first jointly optimize commu-nication resources B,computing resources F and of-floading rates X with alternating iteration and convex optimization method,and then determine the value of caching decision Y with branch-and-bound(BB)al-gorithm.Numerical results show that UAV assisting partial task offloading with content caching is supe-rior to local computing and full offloading mechanism without caching,and meanwhile the cost of whole sys-tem gets further optimized with our proposed scheme.展开更多
Backscatter communication(BC)is con-sidered a key technology in self-sustainable commu-nications,and the unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)as a data collector can improve the efficiency of data col-lection.We consider a UAV...Backscatter communication(BC)is con-sidered a key technology in self-sustainable commu-nications,and the unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)as a data collector can improve the efficiency of data col-lection.We consider a UAV-aided BC system,where the power beacons(PBs)are deployed as dedicated radio frequency(RF)sources to supply power for backscatter devices(BDs).After harvesting enough energy,the BDs transmit data to the UAV.We use stochastic geometry to model the large-scale BC sys-tem.Specifically,the PBs are modeled as a type II Mat´ern hard-core point process(MHCPP II)and the BDs are modeled as a homogeneous Poisson point process(HPPP).Firstly,the BDs’activation proba-bility and average coverage probability are derived.Then,to maximize the energy efficiency(EE),we opti-mize the RF power of the PBs under different PB den-sities.Furthermore,we compare the coverage proba-bility and EE performance of our system with a bench-mark scheme,in which the distribution of PBs is mod-eled as a HPPP.Simulation results show that the PBs modeled as MHCPP II has better performance,and we found that the higher the density of PBs,the smaller the RF power required,and the EE is also higher.展开更多
The utilization of gradient operators is prevalent in image processing,as they effectively detect edges and provide directional information.However,these operators only differentiate the horizontal and vertical direct...The utilization of gradient operators is prevalent in image processing,as they effectively detect edges and provide directional information.However,these operators only differentiate the horizontal and vertical directions,ignoring details and causing loss of informa-tion in other directions.This paper introduces the shear gradient operator to overcome this limitation by capturing details accurately in mul-tiple directions.It investigates the properties of the shear gradient operator and proposes the shear total variation(STV)norm for image de-blurring.By combining non-convex regularization to avoid excessive penalty and retain image details,a novel deblurring model integrat-ing the STV norm and the L1/L2 minimization is proposed.The alternating direction method of multipliers(ADMM)algorithm is employed to solve this computationally challenging model,demonstrating exceptional performance in non-blind image deblurring through experi-ments.展开更多
Metasurfaces,which are two-dimensional arrays of subwavelength elements,enable versatile control of electromagnetic waves,thereby paving the way for advancements in electromagnetic stealth.Electromagnetic stealth aims...Metasurfaces,which are two-dimensional arrays of subwavelength elements,enable versatile control of electromagnetic waves,thereby paving the way for advancements in electromagnetic stealth.Electromagnetic stealth aims to diminish object visibility to radar or other sensors by minimizing their reflection,scattering,or emission of electromagnetic waves.This paper reviews the latest works in microwave electromagnetic stealth devices utilizing metasurfaces,including absorbing,scattering,cloaking and multifunctional stealth techniques.A comprehensive analysis and characterization of these stealth metasurface based devices are presented,focusing on their working principles,performance characteristics,and the associated challenges.Additionally,we explore prospects and opportunities for further research.This paper offers a thorough and upto-date survey of the current status and future directions of this emerging field.展开更多
Piezo actuators are widely used in ultra-precision fields because of their high response and nano-scale step length.However,their hysteresis characteristics seriously affect the accuracy and stability of piezo actuato...Piezo actuators are widely used in ultra-precision fields because of their high response and nano-scale step length.However,their hysteresis characteristics seriously affect the accuracy and stability of piezo actuators.Existing methods for fitting hysteresis loops include operator class,differential equation class,and machine learning class.The modeling cost of operator class and differential equation class methods is high,the model complexity is high,and the process of machine learning,such as neural network calculation,is opaque.The physical model framework cannot be directly extracted.Therefore,the sparse identification of nonlinear dynamics(SINDy)algorithm is proposed to fit hysteresis loops.Furthermore,the SINDy algorithm is improved.While the SINDy algorithm builds an orthogonal candidate database for modeling,the sparse regression model is simplified,and the Relay operator is introduced for piecewise fitting to solve the distortion problem of the SINDy algorithm fitting singularities.The Relay-SINDy algorithm proposed in this paper is applied to fitting hysteresis loops.Good performance is obtained with the experimental results of open and closed loops.Compared with the existing methods,the modeling cost and model complexity are reduced,and the modeling accuracy of the hysteresis loop is improved.展开更多
The high temporal and spatial coherence of free electron lasers(FELs)reduces the uniformity of the illumination field,leading to scattering effects that blur the edges of patterns,resulting in diminished accuracy and ...The high temporal and spatial coherence of free electron lasers(FELs)reduces the uniformity of the illumination field,leading to scattering effects that blur the edges of patterns,resulting in diminished accuracy and clarity.Traditional imaging models regard the light source as fully incoherent,making it difficult to assess the impact of partially coherent light fields on imaging.If FELs are used in imaging systems,their coherence must be considered.To address this issue,this study explores the relationship between coherence,imaging quality and speckle contrast through a simulation method based on random phases.The method divides the light beam into temporal and spatial coherence cells,analyzes their interactions,and simulates imaging results under different coherence conditions.Additionally,speckle patterns for various illumination modes are calculated to evaluate their effects on speckle contrast and illumination uniformity.The results indicate that under different illumination modes,illumination uniformity decreases as coherence increases,while speckle contrast increases with higher coherence.In terms of imaging quality,higher coherence leads to an increase in both line edge roughness(LER)and line width roughness(LWR),thereby reducing the imaging quality.Additionally,the narrower the line width,the greater the impact of coherence on the imaging quality,resulting in poorer imaging performance.展开更多
This paper introduces an intelligent garbage-handling trolley model based on an STM32 single chip microcomputer as the control core.The device is driven by four independent motors to achieve automatic tracking,automat...This paper introduces an intelligent garbage-handling trolley model based on an STM32 single chip microcomputer as the control core.The device is driven by four independent motors to achieve automatic tracking,automatic obstacle avoidance,and fixed-point docking.Using external execution structure to realize the car without the use of a mechanical arm,complete garbage collection,storage,and uninstall function.On this basis,the type of garbage is marked by color,and the color recognition sensor is applied to realize the type recognition after garbage collection and put into the corresponding unloading point,to realize its intelligent classification function.It can automatically complete the established task autonomously.展开更多
Video distribution strategies in wireless edge networks can significantly reduce video transmission latency and system energy consumption,meeting emerging video services'high-rate,low-latency requirements.However,...Video distribution strategies in wireless edge networks can significantly reduce video transmission latency and system energy consumption,meeting emerging video services'high-rate,low-latency requirements.However,channel condition variability and dynamics caused by user-to-base-station distance and user mobility affect the Quality of Experience(QoE).To address this problem,this paper examines adaptive video streaming strategies under dynamic channel conditions to optimize user Qo E.Specifically,to achieve centralized control of wireless edge networks and simplify the management and scheduling of communication resources,Software-Defined Networking(SDN)is adopted within the wireless edge network,and an SDN-based edge caching architecture is proposed.Based on the virtual queue of users receiving video and combining various video factors to quantify the user QoE metric,an optimization problem is established to maximize the time-averaged total user Qo E.Subsequently,an adaptive video distribution algorithm is designed,and the optimal video quality selection strategy and power allocation strategy are obtained in conjunction with Lyapunov optimization theory.Therefore,simulation results indicate that our approach significantly reduces video playback interruptions and enhances user Qo E.展开更多
Neural network-based methods for intrapulse modulation recognition in radar signals have demonstrated significant improvements in classification accuracy.However,these approaches often rely on complex network structur...Neural network-based methods for intrapulse modulation recognition in radar signals have demonstrated significant improvements in classification accuracy.However,these approaches often rely on complex network structures,resulting in high computational resource requirements that limit their practical deployment in real-world settings.To address this issue,this paper proposes a bottleneck residual network with efficient soft-thresholding(BRN-EST)network,which integrates multiple lightweight design strategies and noise-reduction modules to maintain high recognition accuracy while significantly reducing computational complexity.Experimental results on the classical low-probability-of-intercept(LPI)radar signal dataset demonstrate that BRN-EST achieves comparable accuracy to state-of-the-art methods while reducing computational complexity by approximately 50%.展开更多
Low-cost and large-area uniform amorphous Ga_(2)O_(3)(α-Ga_(2)O_(3))solar-blind ultraviolet(UV)detectors have garnered significant attention in recent years.Oxygen vacancy(VO)defects are generally considered as the p...Low-cost and large-area uniform amorphous Ga_(2)O_(3)(α-Ga_(2)O_(3))solar-blind ultraviolet(UV)detectors have garnered significant attention in recent years.Oxygen vacancy(VO)defects are generally considered as the predominant defects affecting the detector performance.Reducing VOconcentration generally results in both low dark current and low photo current,significantly limiting further improvement of the photo-to-dark current ratio(PDCR)parameter.Herein,a delicately optimized atomic layer deposition(ALD)method is revealed having the capability to break through the trade-off in a-Ga_(2)O_(3),achieving both low dark current and high photocurrent simultaneously.For a clear demonstration,a-Ga_(2)O_(3)contrast sample is prepared by magnetron sputtering and compared as well.Combined tests are performed including xray photoelectron spectroscopy,photoluminescence,electron paramagnetic resonance and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.It is found that ALDα-Ga_(2)O_(3)has a lower VOconcentration,but also a lower dangling bonds concentration which are strong non-irradiation recombination centers.Therefore,decrease of dangling bonds is suggested to compensate for the low optical gain induced by low VOconcentration and promote the PDCR to~2.06×10^(6).Our findings firstly prove that the dangling bonds also play an important role in determining the a-Ga_(2)O_(3)detection performance,offering new insights for further promotion ofα-Ga_(2)O_(3)UV detector performance via dual optimization of dangling bonds and VO.展开更多
Doping with Ga effectively enhances the crystal quality and optical detection efficiency of zinc oxide(Zn O)single crystals,which has attracted considerable research interest in radiation detection.The application of ...Doping with Ga effectively enhances the crystal quality and optical detection efficiency of zinc oxide(Zn O)single crystals,which has attracted considerable research interest in radiation detection.The application of Zn O:Ga(GZO)in nuclear energy is particularly significant and fascinating at the fundamental level,enabling neutron/gamma discrimination while preserving the response time properties of the single crystal in sub-nanoseconds,maximizing the effective counting rate of the pulsed radiation field.In this study,the single-particle waveform discrimination characteristics of GZO were evaluated for five charged particles(α,β,H^(+),Li^(+),and O^(8+)and two prevalent uncharged particles(neutrons and gamma rays).Based on the timecorrelation single-photon counting(TCSPC)method,the luminescence decay time constants of the charged particles in the GZO crystal were determined as follows:1.21 ns for H^(+),1.50 ns for Li^(+),1.70 ns for O^(8+),1.56 ns forαparticles,and 1.09 ns forβparticles.Visible differences in the excitation time spectra curves were observed.Using the conventional time-domain or frequency-domain waveform discrimination techniques,waveform discrimination of 14.9 Me V neutrons and secondary gamma rays generated by the CPNG-6 device based on GZO scintillation was successfully implemented.The neutron signal constituted 77.93%of the total,indicating that GZO exhibited superior neutron/gamma discrimination sensitivity compared with that of a commercial stilbene crystal.Using the neutron/gamma screening outcomes,we reconstructed the voltage pulse height,charge height,and neutron multiplication time spectra of the pulsed neutron radiation field.The reconstructed neutron multiplication time spectrum exhibited a deviation of less than 3%relative to the result obtained using a commercial stilbene scintillator.This is the first report in the open literature on the neutron/gamma discrimination and reconstruction of Zn O pulsed radiation-field information.展开更多
基金supported by the NSFC under Grant No.62474169the National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant No.2024YFB3212200the funding from USTC under Grant Nos.WK2100000025,KY2190000003,and KY2190000006。
文摘Soft X-ray detectors play a vital role in materials science,high-energy physics and medical imaging.Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6),a lead-free double perovskite,has gained attention for its excellent optoelectronic properties,stability,and nontoxicity.However,its fast crystallization and requirement for high-temperature annealing(>250℃)often lead to inferior film quality,limiting its application in flexible devices.This study introduces an alloying strategy that significantly improves the quality of Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)thin films annealed at a reduced temperature of 150℃.Devices based on the alloyed thin films exhibit an ultra-low dark current of 0.32 nA·cm^(-2)and a quantum efficiency of 725%.Furthermore,the first successful integration of Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)with a thinfilm transistor backplane demonstrates its superior imaging performance,indicating that Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)is a promising material for next-generation soft X-ray sensors.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)supported this work under Grant No.32250410309,11674086,51736006,and 51772080funding from Science and Technology Department of Jiangsu Province under Grant No.BE2022029Shenzhen University under Grant No.86902/000248 also supported part of this work.
文摘The development of low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells(LT-SOFCs)is of significant importance for realizing the widespread application of SOFCs.This has stimulated a substantial materials research effort in developing high oxide-ion conductivity in the electrolyte layer of SOFCs.In this context,for the first time,a dielectric material,CaCu_(3)Ti_(4)O_(12)(CCTO)is designed for LT-SOFCs electrolyte application in this study.Both individual CCTO and its heterostructure materials with a p-type Ni_(0.8)Co_(0.15)Al_(0.05)LiO_(2−δ)(NCAL)semiconductor are evaluated as alternative electrolytes in LT-SOFC at 450–550℃.The single cell with the individual CCTO electrolyte exhibits a power output of approximately 263 mW cm^(-2) and an open-circuit voltage(OCV)of 0.95 V at 550℃,while the cell with the CCTO–NCAL heterostructure electrolyte capably delivers an improved power output of approximately 605 mW cm^(-2) along with a higher OCV over 1.0 V,which indicates the introduction of high hole-conducting NCAL into the CCTO could enhance the cell performance rather than inducing any potential short-circuiting risk.It is found that these promising outcomes are due to the interplay of the dielectric material,its structure,and overall properties that led to improve electrochemical mechanism in CCTO–NCAL.Furthermore,density functional theory calculations provide the detailed information about the electronic and structural properties of the CCTO and NCAL and their heterostructure CCTO–NCAL.Our study thus provides a new approach for developing new advanced electrolytes for LT-SOFCs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62371080 and 62031006)the National Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(No.CSTB2022NSCQ-MSX0597)the Venture&Innovation Support Program for Chongqing Overseas Returnees,China(No.cx2022063)。
文摘This paper presents a design method to implement an antenna array characterized by ultra-wide beam coverage,low profile,and low Sidelobe Level(SLL)for the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)air-to-ground communication.The array consists of ten broadside-radiating,ultrawide-beamwidth elements that are cascaded by a central-symmetry series-fed network with tapered currents following Dolph-Chebyshev distribution to provide low SLL.First,an innovative design of end-fire Huygens source antenna that is compatible with metal ground is presented.A low-profile,half-mode Microstrip Patch Antenna(MPA)is utilized to serve as the magnetic dipole and a monopole is utilized to serves as the electric dipole,constructing the compact,end-fire,grounded Huygens source antenna.Then,two opposite-oriented end-fire Huygens source antennas are seamlessly integrated into a single antenna element in the form of monopole-loaded MPA to accomplish the ultrawide,broadside-radiating beam.Particular consideration has been applied into the design of series-fed network as well as antenna element to compensate the adverse coupling effects between elements on the radiation performance.Experiment indicates an ultrawide Half-Power Beamwidth(HPBW)of 161°and a low SLL of-25 dB with a high gain of 12 d Bi under a single-layer configuration.The concurrent ultrawide beamwidth and low SLL make it particularly attractive for applications of UAV air-to-ground communication.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2241221).
文摘This article introduces a novel 20 V radiation-hardened high-voltage metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor(MOSFET)driver with an optimized input circuit and a drain-surrounding-source(DSS)structure.The input circuit of a conventional inverter consists of a thick-gate-oxide n-type MOSFET(NMOS).These conventional drivers can tolerate a total ionizing dose(TID)of up to 100 krad(Si).In contrast,the proposed comparator input circuit uses both a thick-gate-oxide p-type MOSFET(PMOS)and thin-gate-oxide NMOS to offer a high input voltage and higher TID tolerance.Because the thick-gate-oxide PMOS and thin-gate-oxide NMOS collectively provide better TID tolerance than the thick-gate-oxide NMOS,the circuit exhibits enhanced TID tolerance of>300 krad(Si).Simulations and experimental date indicate that the DSS structure reduces the probability of unwanted parasitic bipolar junction transistor activation,yielding a better single-event effect tolerance of over 81.8 MeVcm^(2)mg^(-1).The innovative strategy proposed in this study involves circuit and layout design optimization,and does not require any specialized process flow.Hence,the proposed circuit can be manufactured using common commercial 0.35μm BCD processes.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62174092)the Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics(SITP-NLIST-ZD-2023-04)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB0580000)。
文摘In this paper,we propose an RLC equivalent circuit model theory which can accurately predict the spectral response and resonance characteristics of metamaterial absorption structures,extend its design,and characterize the parameters of the model in detail.By employing this model,we conducted computations to characterize the response wavelength and bandwidth of variously sized metamaterial absorbers.A comparative analysis with Finite Difference Time Domain(FDTD)simulations demonstrated a remarkable level of consistency in the results.The designed absorbers were fabricated using micro-nano fabrication processes,and were experimentally tested to demonstrate absorption rates exceeding 90%at a wavelength of 9.28μm.The predicted results are then compared with test results.The comparison reveals good consistency in two aspects of the resonance responses,thereby confirming the rationality and accuracy of this model.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23A6014,52103357)。
文摘In a high heat flux ablative environment,the surface temperature of aircraft rises rapidly,leading to traditional high thermal conductivity materials being ineffective at protecting internal metal components.In this study,continuous carbon fiber reinforced Li_(2)O-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)(C_(f)/LAS)glass ceramic composites doped with SiC particles(SiC_(p))were prepared by slurry immersion winding and hot pressing sintering.Effect of matrix crystallinity on ablative properties of the composites under ultra-high heat flux was investigated.By utilizing heat absorption and low thermal conductivity characteristics associated with SiO_(2)gasification within composite materials,both surface and internal temperatures of these materials are effectively reduced,thereby ensuring the safe operation of aircraft and electronic devices.Results indicate that the average linear ablation rate of composites doped with 10%(in mass)of SiC_(p)significantly decreases at a heat flux of 20 MW/m^(2).Transmission electron microscope observation reveals that the doped glass matrix exhibits increased crystallinity,reduced internal stress,and minimized lattice distortion,thereby enhancing the composites’high-temperature performance.However,excessive SiC_(p)doping leads to reduced crystallinity and deteriorated ablation performance.Ultimately,the average linear ablation rate of C_(f)/LAS composites with 10%(in mass)SiC_(p)at 20 MW/m^(2)heat flux is comparable to that of commercial carbon/carbon composites,accompanied by providing lower thermal conductivity and higher bending strength.This novel high-performance C_(f)/LAS composite is cost-effective,short-cycled,and suitable for mass production,offering promising potential for widespread application in ablation-resistant components of hypersonic vehicles.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52002122).
文摘Addressing the kinetic limitations of oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is paramount for advancing rechargeable Zn-air batteries,thus it is extremely urgent to drive the development of effective and affordable electrocatalysts.This work constructs the interfacial structure of cobalt-iron alloys@phosphates(denoted as CoFe/CoFePO)as OER catalyst through a two-step approach using water-bath and hydrothermal methods,which demonstrated significant OER activity in alkaline media,requiring a low overpotential of 271 mV to achieve 10 mA cm^(−2) and exhibiting a competitive Tafel slope of 65 mV dec^(-1),alongside sustained operational stability.The enhanced performance can be attributed to the improved electrical conductivity due to the participation of CoFe alloys and the increased number of active sites through partial phosphorylation,which synergistically enhances charge transfer processes and accelerates OER kinetics.Moreover,dynamic structural evolution during OER process was thoroughly probed,and the results show that alloys@phosphates gradually evolve into phosphate radicalmodified CoFe hydroxyoxides that act as the actual active phase.Highlighting its practical applicability,the integration of prepared catalyst into zinc-air batteries leads to markedly improved performance,thereby offering promising new strategic directions for the development of next-generation OER electrocatalysts.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 61991442)。
文摘Quantum well infrared photodetectors(QWIPs) based on intersubband transitions hold significant potential for high bandwidth operation. In this work, we establish a carrier transport optimization model incorporating electron injection at the emitter to investigate the carrier dynamics time and impedance spectroscopy in GaAs/AlGaAs QWIPs. Our findings provide novel evidence that the escape time of electrons is the key limiting factor for the 3-dB bandwidth of QWIPs. Moreover, to characterize the impact of carrier dynamics time and non-equilibrium space charge region on impedance, we developed an equivalent circuit model where depletion region resistance and capacitance are employed to describe non-equilibrium space charge region. Using this model, we discovered that under illumination, both net charge accumulation caused by variations in carrier dynamics times within quantum wells and changes in width of non-equilibrium space charge region exert different dominant influences on depletion region capacitance at various doping concentrations.
基金supported by the 2024 Key Technological Innovation and Industrialization Project of Fujian Province(Grant No.2024G021)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62274138)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(Grant No.2023J06012)the Science and Technology Plan Project in Fujian Province of China(Grant No.2021H0011)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.20720230029)the Compound Semiconductor Technology Collaborative Innovation Platform Project of FuXiaQuan National Independent Innovation Demonstration Zone(Grant No.3502ZCQXT2022005)。
文摘Micro-scaled light-emitting diode(LED)technology has emerged as a transformative tool in biomedical applications,offering innovative solutions across disease surveillance,treatment,and symptom rehabilitation.In disease surveillance,micro-scaled LEDs enable real-time,noninvasive monitoring of physiological parameters through wearable devices,such as skin-like health patches and wireless pulse oximeters;these systems leverage the miniaturization,low power consumption,and high precision of micro-scaled LEDs to track heart rate,blood oxygenation,and neural activity with exceptional accuracy.For disease treatment,micro-scaled LEDs play a pivotal role in optogenetic stimulation and phototherapy.By delivering specific light wavelengths,they enable precise cellular control for cardiac regeneration,neural modulation,and targeted cancer therapies,such as photodynamic therapy with reduced invasiveness.In addition,wireless micro-scaled LED systems facilitate localized and sustained treatments for conditions such as diabetic retinopathy.For symptom rehabilitation,micro-scaled LED-based devices enhance functional and aesthetic outcomes,exemplified by optical cochlear implants for high-resolution hearing restoration and flexible photostimulation patches for hair regrowth.The performance of micro-scale LEDs also brings new possibilities to the field of brain–computer interface.These applications highlight the versatility of micro-scaled LEDs in improving patient quality of life through minimally invasive,energy-efficient,and biocompatible solutions.Although there are still challenges in long-term stability and scalability,the integration of micro-scaled LEDs with advanced biomedical technologies promises to redefine personalized healthcare and therapeutic efficacy.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61821001)Science and Technology Key Project of Guangdong Province,China(2019B010157001).
文摘In this paper,unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)is adopted to serve as aerial base station(ABS)and mobile edge computing(MEC)platform for wire-less communication systems.When Internet of Things devices(IoTDs)cannot cope with computation-intensive and/or time-sensitive tasks,part of tasks is offloaded to the UAV side,and UAV process them with its own computing resources and caching resources.Thus,the burden of IoTDs gets relieved under the satisfaction of the quality of service(QoS)require-ments.However,owing to the limited resources of UAV,the cost of whole system,i.e.,that is defined as the weighted sum of energy consumption and time de-lay with caching,should be further optimized while the objective function and the constraints are non-convex.Therefore,we first jointly optimize commu-nication resources B,computing resources F and of-floading rates X with alternating iteration and convex optimization method,and then determine the value of caching decision Y with branch-and-bound(BB)al-gorithm.Numerical results show that UAV assisting partial task offloading with content caching is supe-rior to local computing and full offloading mechanism without caching,and meanwhile the cost of whole sys-tem gets further optimized with our proposed scheme.
文摘Backscatter communication(BC)is con-sidered a key technology in self-sustainable commu-nications,and the unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)as a data collector can improve the efficiency of data col-lection.We consider a UAV-aided BC system,where the power beacons(PBs)are deployed as dedicated radio frequency(RF)sources to supply power for backscatter devices(BDs).After harvesting enough energy,the BDs transmit data to the UAV.We use stochastic geometry to model the large-scale BC sys-tem.Specifically,the PBs are modeled as a type II Mat´ern hard-core point process(MHCPP II)and the BDs are modeled as a homogeneous Poisson point process(HPPP).Firstly,the BDs’activation proba-bility and average coverage probability are derived.Then,to maximize the energy efficiency(EE),we opti-mize the RF power of the PBs under different PB den-sities.Furthermore,we compare the coverage proba-bility and EE performance of our system with a bench-mark scheme,in which the distribution of PBs is mod-eled as a HPPP.Simulation results show that the PBs modeled as MHCPP II has better performance,and we found that the higher the density of PBs,the smaller the RF power required,and the EE is also higher.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61701004)。
文摘The utilization of gradient operators is prevalent in image processing,as they effectively detect edges and provide directional information.However,these operators only differentiate the horizontal and vertical directions,ignoring details and causing loss of informa-tion in other directions.This paper introduces the shear gradient operator to overcome this limitation by capturing details accurately in mul-tiple directions.It investigates the properties of the shear gradient operator and proposes the shear total variation(STV)norm for image de-blurring.By combining non-convex regularization to avoid excessive penalty and retain image details,a novel deblurring model integrat-ing the STV norm and the L1/L2 minimization is proposed.The alternating direction method of multipliers(ADMM)algorithm is employed to solve this computationally challenging model,demonstrating exceptional performance in non-blind image deblurring through experi-ments.
基金the funding provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62205038,62031006,62425106)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing Municipality of China(Nos.CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0028,CSTB2022NSCQ-LZX0015)the Opening Subject of State Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves of China(No.K202419)。
文摘Metasurfaces,which are two-dimensional arrays of subwavelength elements,enable versatile control of electromagnetic waves,thereby paving the way for advancements in electromagnetic stealth.Electromagnetic stealth aims to diminish object visibility to radar or other sensors by minimizing their reflection,scattering,or emission of electromagnetic waves.This paper reviews the latest works in microwave electromagnetic stealth devices utilizing metasurfaces,including absorbing,scattering,cloaking and multifunctional stealth techniques.A comprehensive analysis and characterization of these stealth metasurface based devices are presented,focusing on their working principles,performance characteristics,and the associated challenges.Additionally,we explore prospects and opportunities for further research.This paper offers a thorough and upto-date survey of the current status and future directions of this emerging field.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(62203118)。
文摘Piezo actuators are widely used in ultra-precision fields because of their high response and nano-scale step length.However,their hysteresis characteristics seriously affect the accuracy and stability of piezo actuators.Existing methods for fitting hysteresis loops include operator class,differential equation class,and machine learning class.The modeling cost of operator class and differential equation class methods is high,the model complexity is high,and the process of machine learning,such as neural network calculation,is opaque.The physical model framework cannot be directly extracted.Therefore,the sparse identification of nonlinear dynamics(SINDy)algorithm is proposed to fit hysteresis loops.Furthermore,the SINDy algorithm is improved.While the SINDy algorithm builds an orthogonal candidate database for modeling,the sparse regression model is simplified,and the Relay operator is introduced for piecewise fitting to solve the distortion problem of the SINDy algorithm fitting singularities.The Relay-SINDy algorithm proposed in this paper is applied to fitting hysteresis loops.Good performance is obtained with the experimental results of open and closed loops.Compared with the existing methods,the modeling cost and model complexity are reduced,and the modeling accuracy of the hysteresis loop is improved.
文摘The high temporal and spatial coherence of free electron lasers(FELs)reduces the uniformity of the illumination field,leading to scattering effects that blur the edges of patterns,resulting in diminished accuracy and clarity.Traditional imaging models regard the light source as fully incoherent,making it difficult to assess the impact of partially coherent light fields on imaging.If FELs are used in imaging systems,their coherence must be considered.To address this issue,this study explores the relationship between coherence,imaging quality and speckle contrast through a simulation method based on random phases.The method divides the light beam into temporal and spatial coherence cells,analyzes their interactions,and simulates imaging results under different coherence conditions.Additionally,speckle patterns for various illumination modes are calculated to evaluate their effects on speckle contrast and illumination uniformity.The results indicate that under different illumination modes,illumination uniformity decreases as coherence increases,while speckle contrast increases with higher coherence.In terms of imaging quality,higher coherence leads to an increase in both line edge roughness(LER)and line width roughness(LWR),thereby reducing the imaging quality.Additionally,the narrower the line width,the greater the impact of coherence on the imaging quality,resulting in poorer imaging performance.
文摘This paper introduces an intelligent garbage-handling trolley model based on an STM32 single chip microcomputer as the control core.The device is driven by four independent motors to achieve automatic tracking,automatic obstacle avoidance,and fixed-point docking.Using external execution structure to realize the car without the use of a mechanical arm,complete garbage collection,storage,and uninstall function.On this basis,the type of garbage is marked by color,and the color recognition sensor is applied to realize the type recognition after garbage collection and put into the corresponding unloading point,to realize its intelligent classification function.It can automatically complete the established task autonomously.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(Grant No.CSTB2023NSCQ-BSX0007)。
文摘Video distribution strategies in wireless edge networks can significantly reduce video transmission latency and system energy consumption,meeting emerging video services'high-rate,low-latency requirements.However,channel condition variability and dynamics caused by user-to-base-station distance and user mobility affect the Quality of Experience(QoE).To address this problem,this paper examines adaptive video streaming strategies under dynamic channel conditions to optimize user Qo E.Specifically,to achieve centralized control of wireless edge networks and simplify the management and scheduling of communication resources,Software-Defined Networking(SDN)is adopted within the wireless edge network,and an SDN-based edge caching architecture is proposed.Based on the virtual queue of users receiving video and combining various video factors to quantify the user QoE metric,an optimization problem is established to maximize the time-averaged total user Qo E.Subsequently,an adaptive video distribution algorithm is designed,and the optimal video quality selection strategy and power allocation strategy are obtained in conjunction with Lyapunov optimization theory.Therefore,simulation results indicate that our approach significantly reduces video playback interruptions and enhances user Qo E.
基金supported by the National Defense Pre-Research Foundation of China during the“14th Five-Year Plan”under Grant No.629010204.
文摘Neural network-based methods for intrapulse modulation recognition in radar signals have demonstrated significant improvements in classification accuracy.However,these approaches often rely on complex network structures,resulting in high computational resource requirements that limit their practical deployment in real-world settings.To address this issue,this paper proposes a bottleneck residual network with efficient soft-thresholding(BRN-EST)network,which integrates multiple lightweight design strategies and noise-reduction modules to maintain high recognition accuracy while significantly reducing computational complexity.Experimental results on the classical low-probability-of-intercept(LPI)radar signal dataset demonstrate that BRN-EST achieves comparable accuracy to state-of-the-art methods while reducing computational complexity by approximately 50%.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62404146,12174275,62174113)the Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(Grant Nos.2023A1515110730 and 2023A1515140094)the INTPART Program at the Research Council of Norway(Project number 322382)。
文摘Low-cost and large-area uniform amorphous Ga_(2)O_(3)(α-Ga_(2)O_(3))solar-blind ultraviolet(UV)detectors have garnered significant attention in recent years.Oxygen vacancy(VO)defects are generally considered as the predominant defects affecting the detector performance.Reducing VOconcentration generally results in both low dark current and low photo current,significantly limiting further improvement of the photo-to-dark current ratio(PDCR)parameter.Herein,a delicately optimized atomic layer deposition(ALD)method is revealed having the capability to break through the trade-off in a-Ga_(2)O_(3),achieving both low dark current and high photocurrent simultaneously.For a clear demonstration,a-Ga_(2)O_(3)contrast sample is prepared by magnetron sputtering and compared as well.Combined tests are performed including xray photoelectron spectroscopy,photoluminescence,electron paramagnetic resonance and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.It is found that ALDα-Ga_(2)O_(3)has a lower VOconcentration,but also a lower dangling bonds concentration which are strong non-irradiation recombination centers.Therefore,decrease of dangling bonds is suggested to compensate for the low optical gain induced by low VOconcentration and promote the PDCR to~2.06×10^(6).Our findings firstly prove that the dangling bonds also play an important role in determining the a-Ga_(2)O_(3)detection performance,offering new insights for further promotion ofα-Ga_(2)O_(3)UV detector performance via dual optimization of dangling bonds and VO.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12205370,62204198,12305205,and 12105230)Young Talents Promotion Program of Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Association(No.20220514)。
文摘Doping with Ga effectively enhances the crystal quality and optical detection efficiency of zinc oxide(Zn O)single crystals,which has attracted considerable research interest in radiation detection.The application of Zn O:Ga(GZO)in nuclear energy is particularly significant and fascinating at the fundamental level,enabling neutron/gamma discrimination while preserving the response time properties of the single crystal in sub-nanoseconds,maximizing the effective counting rate of the pulsed radiation field.In this study,the single-particle waveform discrimination characteristics of GZO were evaluated for five charged particles(α,β,H^(+),Li^(+),and O^(8+)and two prevalent uncharged particles(neutrons and gamma rays).Based on the timecorrelation single-photon counting(TCSPC)method,the luminescence decay time constants of the charged particles in the GZO crystal were determined as follows:1.21 ns for H^(+),1.50 ns for Li^(+),1.70 ns for O^(8+),1.56 ns forαparticles,and 1.09 ns forβparticles.Visible differences in the excitation time spectra curves were observed.Using the conventional time-domain or frequency-domain waveform discrimination techniques,waveform discrimination of 14.9 Me V neutrons and secondary gamma rays generated by the CPNG-6 device based on GZO scintillation was successfully implemented.The neutron signal constituted 77.93%of the total,indicating that GZO exhibited superior neutron/gamma discrimination sensitivity compared with that of a commercial stilbene crystal.Using the neutron/gamma screening outcomes,we reconstructed the voltage pulse height,charge height,and neutron multiplication time spectra of the pulsed neutron radiation field.The reconstructed neutron multiplication time spectrum exhibited a deviation of less than 3%relative to the result obtained using a commercial stilbene scintillator.This is the first report in the open literature on the neutron/gamma discrimination and reconstruction of Zn O pulsed radiation-field information.
