The spraying of plant protection product(PPP)in orchards is a very hazardous working procedure,owing to the spray drift caused by the uneven operation of conventional axial boom *** research describes an intelligent a...
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The spraying of plant protection product(PPP)in orchards is a very hazardous working procedure,owing to the spray drift caused by the uneven operation of conventional axial boom *** research describes an intelligent automated system for precise(PPP)distribution in *** is based on an intelligent decision-making model using ultrasonic measurements of leaf area density under laboratory conditions,which serve to trigger electromagnetic valves(EMV)on the axial boom sprayer.A fuzzy logic algorithm was an integrated part of the intelligent system for controlling the PPP by generating the pulse width modulation signal and applying it through the EMV of the prototype boom *** results showed that by using an intelligent decision-making model,the same efficiency as with conventional methods could be achieved,but with reduced usage of plant protection ***,the intelligent automated system used 4.8 times less spray mixture than the conventional one.
The imaging capability of conventional lenses is mainly limited by the diffraction of light,and the so-called superlens has been developed allowing the recovery of evanescent waves in the focal ***,the remarkable focu...
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The imaging capability of conventional lenses is mainly limited by the diffraction of light,and the so-called superlens has been developed allowing the recovery of evanescent waves in the focal ***,the remarkable focusing behavi-or of the superlens is greatly confined in the near-field regime due to the exponential decay of evanescent *** tackle this issue,we design a waveguide metasurface-based superlens with an extraordinary quasi-far-field focusing capability beyond the diffraction limit in the present ***,we analyze the underlying physical mechanism and provide experimental verification of the proposed *** metasurface superlens is formed by an array of gradient nanoslits perforated in a gold slab,and supports transverse-electric(TE)waveguide modes under linearly polar-ized illumination along the long axis of the *** results illustrate that exciting such TE waveguide modes can modulate not only optical phase but also evanescent ***,some high-spatial-frequency waves can con-tribute to the focusing of the superlens,leading to the quasi-far-field super-resolution focusing of *** 405 nm illu-mination and oil immersion,the fabricated superlens shows a focus spot of 98 nm(i.e.λ/4.13)at a focal distance of 1.49μm(i.e.3.68λ)using an oil immersion objective,breaking the diffraction limit ofλ/2.38 in the quasi-far field *** developed metasurface optical superlens with such extraordinary capabilities promises exciting avenues to nanolitho-graphy and ultra-small optoelectronic devices.
Looking to nature for inspiration, this work presents an alternative bottom-up engineering design system, which allows unpredicted-but-valuable designs to emerge with few constraints. A set of 'design genes' h...
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Background: Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an extremely contagious and quickly spreading Coronavirus infestation. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which ou...
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Background: Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an extremely contagious and quickly spreading Coronavirus infestation. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which outbreak in 2002 and 2011, and the current COVID-19 pandemic are all from the same family of coronavirus. This work aims to classify COVID-19, SARS, and MERS chest X-ray (CXR) images using deep Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). To the best of our knowledge, this classification scheme has never been investigated in the literature. Methods: A unique database was created, so-called QU-COVID-family, consisting of 423 COVID-19, 144 MERS, and 134 SARS CXR images. Besides, a robust COVID-19 recognition system was proposed to identify lung regions using a CNN segmentation model (U-Net), and then classify the segmented lung images as COVID-19, MERS, or SARS using a pre-trained CNN classifier. Furthermore, the Score-CAM visualization method was utilized to visualize classification output and understand the reasoning behind the decision of deep CNNs. Results: Several Deep Learning classifiers were trained and tested;four outperforming algorithms were reported: SqueezeNet, ResNet18, InceptionV3, and DenseNet201. Original and preprocessed images were used individually and all together as the input(s) to the networks. Two recognition schemes were considered: plain CXR classification and segmented CXR classification. For plain CXRs, it was observed that InceptionV3 outperforms other networks with a 3-channel scheme and achieves sensitivities of 99.5%, 93.1%, and 97% for classifying COVID-19, MERS, and SARS images, respectively. In contrast, for segmented CXRs, InceptionV3 outperformed using the original CXR dataset and achieved sensitivities of 96.94%, 79.68%, and 90.26% for classifying COVID-19, MERS, and SARS images, respectively. The classification performance degrades with segmented CXRs compared to plain CXRs. However, the results are more reliable as the netwo
Zinc–manganese dioxide (Zn–MnO2) batteries, pivotal in primary energy storage, face challenges in rechargeability due to cathode dissolution and anode corrosion. This review summarizes cathode-free designs using pH-...
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Zinc–manganese dioxide (Zn–MnO2) batteries, pivotal in primary energy storage, face challenges in rechargeability due to cathode dissolution and anode corrosion. This review summarizes cathode-free designs using pH-optimized electrolytes and modified electrodes/current collectors. For electrolytes, while acidic systems with additives (PVP, HAc) enhance ion transport, dual-electrolyte configurations (ion-selective membranes/hydrogels) reduce Zn corrosion. Near-neutral strategies utilize nanomicelles/complexing agents to regulate MnO2 deposition. Moreover, mediators (I−, Br−, Cr3+) reactivate MnO2 but require shuttle-effect control. For the electrodes/current collectors, electrode innovations including SEI/CEI layers and surfactant-driven phase tuning are introduced. Electrode-free designs and integrated “supercapattery” systems combining supercapacitors with Zn–MnO2/I2 chemistries are also discussed. This review highlights electrolyte–electrode synergy and hybrid device potential, paving the way for sustainable, high-performance Zn–MnO2 systems.
The research of aero engine blade out (Fan Blade Out, FBO) is an important problem that must be solved in the design stage of the reliability and safety of the whole structure. The turbofan blades are broken due to fa...
The research of aero engine blade out (Fan Blade Out, FBO) is an important problem that must be solved in the design stage of the reliability and safety of the whole structure. The turbofan blades are broken due to fatigue fracture or foreign object impact, and the rotor system produces large vortex under the action of huge unbalanced force, which causes the tip of the blade to collide with the casing and friction in turn. This paper analyzes the aero-engine FBO, and provides a systematic basic theory for the design, innovation and development, which has certain reference value.
In today's age of neural networks and brain study, creativity is being introduced into lifeless systems by modelling the concept of learning. Many believe the artificial intelligence that is leading technology wil...
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In the working environment of aero engine blades, it is necessary to withstand the influence of factors such as aerodynamic stress, vibration stress, centrifugal stress, thermal stress, high temperature oxidation, the...
In the working environment of aero engine blades, it is necessary to withstand the influence of factors such as aerodynamic stress, vibration stress, centrifugal stress, thermal stress, high temperature oxidation, thermal corrosion, etc. The blades often exhibit vibration fatigue fracture, foreign object damage, corrosion, material defects, and sports damage. This article summarizes the fatigue fracture problems of aero-engine blades, provides a systematic basic theory for the design, innovation and development of aero-engine blades, and has certain reference value.
On page 10, Eq. (21) is incorrectly simplified into Eq. (22), making Eqs. (22) and (23) invalid. To correct this, m is instead calculated iteratively from Eq. (
On page 10, Eq. (21) is incorrectly simplified into Eq. (22), making Eqs. (22) and (23) invalid. To correct this, m is instead calculated iteratively from Eq. (
The Casimir Effect is a physical manifestation of quantum fluctuations of the electromagnetic *** two metal plates are placed close together,typically much less than a micron,the long wavelength modes between them are...
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The Casimir Effect is a physical manifestation of quantum fluctuations of the electromagnetic *** two metal plates are placed close together,typically much less than a micron,the long wavelength modes between them are frozen out,giving rise to a net attractive force between the plates,scaling as d^(−4)(or d^(−3)for a spherical-planar geometry)even when they are not electrically *** this paper,we observe the Casimir Effect in ambient conditions using a modified capacitive micro-electromechanical system(MEMS)*** a feedback-assisted pick-and-place assembly process,we are able to attach various microstructures onto the post-release MEMS,converting it from an inertial force sensor to a direct force measurement platform with pN(piconewton)*** this system we are able to directly measure the Casimir force between a silver-coated microsphere and goldcoated silicon *** device is a step towards leveraging the Casimir Effect for cheap,sensitive,room temperature quantum metrology.
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