Controllable liquid metal boundaries to improve microwave heating efficiency and uniformity in food processing by Junwei Wang, Bin Yao, Rui Gong, Qinhong Zheng, Yingkai Liu, Runeng Zhong, Tai Xiang

“…Finally, the applicability of the HCLMB and boundary modulation heating methods to foods of different shapes and materials is discussed, demonstrating its potential for food processing applications.…”
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Multifunctional PN optoelectronic synapse and its smart integration towards augmented artificial visual system by Qinghong Lin, Yangbin Zhu, Xin Hu, Jiayu Sun, Zhen Wang, Kejia You, Xuan Guo, Yue Wang, Deli Li, Liangxu Lin, Yi Zhao, Guangyu Wang, Yang Liu, Fushan Li, Wei Huang

“…However, conventional artificial sensory systems usually consisted of separated modules or relied on perception-memory-processing devices with applications in a limited domain. Here, we propose a self-rectifying multifunctional synapse based on a unique PN optoelectrical memristor interface, achieving an augmented artificial visual system and multifunctional interconnected ports. …”
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One-dimensional core/shell radial heterojunction with cascade type-II energy-band alignment for enhanced broadband photodetection by Yi Ma, Chunxiang Xu, Mengyang Wu, Fumeng Zhang, Xiaoxuan Wang, Jianqi Dong, Qiannan Cui, Zengliang Shi

“…Constructing a one-dimensional (1D) core/shell heterostructure is a rational and efficient way to integrate multiple functional materials into a single device, in which a distinct and reliable interface and suitable energy-band alignment play important roles in optoelectronic applications. …”
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Flash 3D Imaging of Far-Field Dynamic Objects: An EMCCD-Based Polarization Modulation System by Shengjie Wang, Xiaojia Yang, Donglin Su, Weiqi Cao, Xianhao Zhang

“…High-resolution 3D visualization of dynamic environments is critical for applications such as remote sensing. Traditional 3D imaging systems, such as lidar, rely on avalanche photodiode (APD) arrays to determine the flight time of light for each scene pixel. …”
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HFITS: An analysis tool for calculating heat flux to planar surfaces using infrared thermography by Parham Dehghani, Matthew J. DiDomizio

“…This technique enables spatially and temporally resolved heat flux measurements at a higher resolution than arrays of traditional point sensors. …”
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Distance-Aware Beamforming for Multiuser Secure Communication Systems by Nasrin Ravansalar, Vahid Pourahmadi

“…Physical (PHY) layer security techniques such as beamforming (in multiple antennas systems)  are possible alternatives to provide security for such applications. In this paper, we consider a network with multiple groups of users as receivers and a transmitter that intends to send different messages to each group of users. …”
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Time Series Analysis of Muscle Deformation During Physiotherapy Using Optical Wearable Sensors by Satoshi Shimabukuro, Tamon Miyake, Emi Tamaki

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Statistical Approach of Determining the Effect of Cenosphere on the Tribological Behaviour of Jute Reinforced Polymer Based Composite by Vishwas Mahesh

“…The novelty of the present work lies in harnessing an industrial wast cenosphere into a useful filler for PMC in tribological applications.…”
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Real-Time Cyber-Physical Digital Twin for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellation Network Enhanced Wide-Area Power Grid by Tianshi Cheng, Tong Duan, Venkata Dinavahi

“…The framework integrates RustSat for satellite tracking, SatSDN with MiniNet for SDN simulations, and entity-component-system (ECS)-Grid for real-time power system simulation. It features a data-centric design using an ECS framework with a structure-of-arrays memory layout, optimizing cache efficiency and computational performance, and offers high extensibility for interdisciplinary simulations. …”
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Sparse Indoor Camera Positioning with Fiducial Markers by Pablo García-Ruiz, Francisco J. Romero-Ramirez, Rafael Muñoz-Salinas, Manuel J. Marín-Jiménez, Rafael Medina-Carnicer

“…Accurately estimating the pose of large arrays of fixed indoor cameras presents a significant challenge in computer vision, especially since traditional methods predominantly rely on overlapping camera views. …”
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Design and Demonstration of MOCVD-Grown <italic>p</italic>-Type Al_xGa_1-xN&#x002F;GaN Quantum Well Infrared Photodetector by Alireza Lanjani, Benjamin McEwen, Vincent Meyers, David Hill, Winston K. Chan, Emma Rocco, Shadi Omranpour, F. Shahedipour-Sandvik

“…Quantum well infrared photodetectors (QWIPs) have been demonstrated to be a suitable candidate for IR detection applications. …”
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Medium density EMG armband for gesture recognition by Eisa Aghchehli, Eisa Aghchehli, Milad Jabbari, Chenfei Ma, Matthew Dyson, Kianoush Nazarpour

“…Medium-density surface EMG systems offer a balanced alternative, providing greater spatial resolution than low-density systems while avoiding the complexity and cost of high-density arrays. …”
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Sustained Condensation Efficiency on 3D Hybrid Surfaces by Ching‐Wen Lo, Yu‐Hsiang Chen, Ming‐Chang Lu

“…This study presents a three‐dimensional (3D) hybrid surface integrating short hydrophobic silicon nanowire arrays with hydrophilic microchannels. …”
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Structural Topology Design for Electromagnetic Performance Enhancement of Permanent-Magnet Machines by Pengjie Xiang, Liang Yan, Xiaoshuai Liu, Xinghua He, Nannan Du, Han Wang

“…The PM machines are usually expected to have high torque/power density, low torque ripple, reduced rotor mass, a large constant power speed range or strong anti-magnetization capability to match different requirements of industrial applications. …”
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Toward an Onboard Anomaly Detection and Identification Method for Satellites by Shun Katsube, Hironori Sahara

“…The proposed method employs the Mahalanobis distance for anomaly detection owing to its low computational cost, making it suitable for onboard applications. Feature contribution analysis using orthogonal arrays and signal-to-noise ratios was used to enhance explainability, attempting to identify the type and location of detected anomalies. …”
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METHODS FOR SEARCHING AND COMPARING OBJECTS WHEN APPLYING THE SUBJECT-SUBJECT APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT REVIEW by N.Yu. Zaitseva, T.V. Moiseeva

“…Results. A review of methods for searching and comparing data is carried out, with an emphasis on methods applicable to subject-to-subject (intersubjective) management of the PrS solution. …”

Compact and Ultra-Broadband 3 dB Power Splitter Based on Segmented Adiabatic Tapered Rib Waveguides by Zhen Li, Xin Fu, Lin Yang

“…Optical 3 dB power splitters are fundamental building blocks for advanced silicon photonic integrated circuits, with applications ranging from high-speed modulators to optical phased arrays and programmable photonic processors. …”
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Novel stereo DIC characterisation of microneedle and hypodermic needle insertion by Megan McNamee, Megan McNamee, Thomas Pritchard, Jacob Mitchell, Chris Bolton, Kerry Roberts, Owen Guy, Huma Ashraf, Hari Arora

“…Until now, the degree of strain exerted on the skin during microneedle insertion, in comparison to gold standard hypodermic needles, has not been quantified.MethodsThis paper presents experimental results from a novel digital image correlation setup to quantify maximum normal strain exerted on a skin-mimicking membrane by hollow silicon microneedles and 25-gauge stainless steel hypodermic needles through contact, deformation, rupture, and device insertion.ResultsFindings here have shown 1 × 5 hollow silicon microneedle arrays exert significantly lower maximum normal strain compared to 25-gauge hypodermic needles. …”
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Sandwich Miura‐Ori Enabled Large Area, Super Resolution Tactile Skin for Human–Machine Interactions by Qian Xu, Zhiwei Yang, Zhengjun Wang, Ruoqin Wang, Boyang Zhang, YikKin Cheung, Rui Jiao, Fan Shi, Wei Hong, Hongyu Yu

“…However, achieving large‐area sensing with few sensing units at a low cost remains a challenge; the use of sensor arrays will complicate wiring and increase costs. …”
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Simultaneous Wavelength- and Mode-Division (De)multiplexing for High-Capacity On-Chip Data Transmission Link by Liangshun Han, Song Liang, Junjie Xu, Lijun Qiao, Hongliang Zhu, Wei Wang

“…The size of the main passive optical parts (mode DE/MUXs and wavelength combiner) of the design is only <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$10.4\ \times 114.2\ \mu\text{m}^{2}$</tex-math></inline-formula>, making the design promising for future compact and high-capacity optical interconnection applications. In another design, arrayed waveguide gratings are used for wavelength multiplexing, leading to a lower insertion loss of the optical connections. …”
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