Fault Testing Quantum Switching Circuits,
2010
Portland State University
Fault Testing Quantum Switching Circuits, Marek Perkowski, Jacob Biamonte
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations
Test pattern generation is an electronic design automation tool that attempts to find an input (or test) sequence that, when applied to a digital circuit, enables one to distinguish between the correct circuit behavior and the faulty behavior caused by particular faults. The effectiveness of this classical method is measured by the fault coverage achieved for the fault model and the number of generated vectors, which should be directly proportional to test application time. This work address the quantum process validation problem by considering the quantum mechanical adaptation of test pattern generation methods used to test classical circuits. We found …
Acoustic Reflectometry Using Gaussian-Modulated Sinusoidal Waves And The Ware-Aki Algorithm,
2010
University of Texas at El Paso
Acoustic Reflectometry Using Gaussian-Modulated Sinusoidal Waves And The Ware-Aki Algorithm, Ernesto Rodrigo Vazquez Ceron
Open Access Theses & Dissertations
Acoustic reflectometry, a non invasive technique, consists of solving, the inverse problem of estimating the cross sectional area as function of the distance of a cylindrical cavity by impacting an audible acoustic pulse of high amplitude and short duration, and analyzing the reflected wave. The technique has been applied in Biomedical Engineering to estimate both the area of a human upper airway and the patency of endotracheal tubes as a function of distance. Several ways have been tested to improve the quality of an acoustic pulse and different algorithms have been tested to reduce the losses. However, an acoustic pulse …
Passive All-Fiber Wavelength Measurement Systems: Performance Determination Factors,
2010
Technological University Dublin
Passive All-Fiber Wavelength Measurement Systems: Performance Determination Factors, Ginu Rajan, Yuliya Semenova, Agus Hatta, Gerald Farrell
Books/Book Chapters
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Bent Sms Fiber Structure For Temperature Measurement,
2010
Technological University Dublin
Bent Sms Fiber Structure For Temperature Measurement, Qiang Wu, Yuliya Semenova, Agus Hatta, Pengfei Wang, Gerald Farrell
Articles
We have proposed a temperature sensor fabricated using a bent SMS fiber structure. Our experimental results show, that by comparison to a sensor based on a straight SMS fiber structure, this temperature sensor has a much higher sensitivity of 31.97 pm/°C over a temperature range from 20 to 80 °C based on the measurement of the mean 3 dB wavelength shift and offers a resolution of 0.1 °C for temperature range from 45 to 80 °C when demodulated by a simple ratiometric interrogation technique.
Temperature Performance Of A Macrobending Single-Mode Fiber-Based Refractometer,
2010
Technological University Dublin
Temperature Performance Of A Macrobending Single-Mode Fiber-Based Refractometer, Pengfei Wang, Yuliya Semenova, Qiang Wu, Zie Zheng, Gerald Farrell
Articles
The temperature dependence of polarization-dependent loss (PDL) for a macrobending standard single-mode fiber (SMF28) is investigated both theoretically and experimentally. The experimental results show an overall agreement with the proposed theoretical model over a temperature range from 0 C to 70 C. An SMF28-based edge filter is used as an example regarding temperature- dependent PDL performance. It is shown that the temperature variations have a significant influence on the polarization dependence of macrobending loss, and further impact on such a fiber bend loss edge filter used in a wavelength measurement application. It is also concluded that by using the proposed …
A Liquid Crystal Coated Tapered Photonic Crystal Fiber Interferometer,
2010
Technological University Dublin
A Liquid Crystal Coated Tapered Photonic Crystal Fiber Interferometer, Ginu Rajan, Sunish Mathews, Gerald Farrell, Yuliya Semenova
Articles
An experimental investigation on liquid crystal coated tapered photonic crystal fiber (PCF) interferometer is presented in this paper. The interferometer is fabricated by tapering a small section of a PCF by collapsing the air holes and thinning down the air hole collapsed region to a micron size. Several interferometers are fabricated from different types of photonic crystal fibers and the temperature dependence studies are carried out to select an intrinsically temperature insensitive interferometer that can be used with liquid crystal (LC) materials. The properties of the LC materials to be used with the tapered PCF interferometers are also discussed. Temperature …
Adaptive Hysteresis Band Control For Constant Switching Frequency In Dtc Induction Machine Drives,
2010
TÜBİTAK
Adaptive Hysteresis Band Control For Constant Switching Frequency In Dtc Induction Machine Drives, H. İbrahi̇m Okumuş, Mustafa Aktaş
Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
It is fairly well known that direct torque control (DTC) exhibits fast dynamic torque response, a property that originates in the fact that torque and flux is directly controlled by instantaneous space voltage vector, unlike field-oriented control. For this reason direct torque control gradually has been used in the field, eliciting quick response and high efficiency since its introduction in the mid-1980s. Conventional fixed band hysteresis control has several problems. One of these is variable switching frequency, which causes serious problems in DTC. In this paper, an adaptive hysteresis band control strategy is proposed, where the hysteresis band is controlled …
Artificial Neural Network Based Chaotic Generator For Cryptology,
2010
TÜBİTAK
Artificial Neural Network Based Chaotic Generator For Cryptology, İlker Dalkiran, Kenan Danişman
Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Chaotic systems are sensitive to initial conditions, system parameters and topological transitivity and these properties are also remarkable for cryptanalysts. Noise like behavior of chaotic systems is the main reason of using these systems in cryptology. However some properties of chaotic systems such as synchronization, fewness of parameters etc. cause serious problems for cryptology. In this paper, to overcome disadvantages of chaotic systems, the dynamics of Chua's circuit namely x, y and z were modeled using Artificial Neural Network (ANN). ANNs have some distinctive capabilities like learning from experiences, generalizing from a few data and nonlinear relationship between inputs and …
The Effect Of The Channel Reliability Factor In The Map Algorithm On Turbo Code Performance In Bluetooth Systems,
2010
TÜBİTAK
The Effect Of The Channel Reliability Factor In The Map Algorithm On Turbo Code Performance In Bluetooth Systems, Sali̇m Kahveci̇, İsmai̇l Kaya
Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
The effects of the channel reliability factor on the performance of turbo decoders that use a maximum a posteriori probability algorithm are investigated for wireless communication fading channels, such as Bluetooth systems. The channel reliability factor is related to the channel signal-to-noise ratio. For various values of the channel reliability factor, the obtained performance curves of the maximum a posteriori probability algorithm are given for the case of DMx Bluetooth data packets. When the channel reliability factor increases, the bit-error-rate performance of the DMx Bluetooth data packets also increases over fading channels.
The Effect Of Heat On The Metallurgical Structure And B-H Characteristic Of (Stator) Armature With Iron-Silicon Alloy In Electric Machines, Fevzi̇ Kentli̇, Ümi̇t Kemaletti̇n Terzi̇
Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Coils in electric machines are varnished for insulation after winding. These varnished coils are formed in stiff construction in slots. Under heavy-duty operating conditions, all or part of some coils may be burnt or broken. Thermal method is one of several ways to remove the defective coils. In this method, current is passed through the defective coils by an autotransformer (variac) until all the varnish of the coils is burned. If all the coils are out of order, the varnish is burned by replacing the stator or armature in a burning room. Consequently, defective coils in the stator (armature) slots …
A Robust Method For State Estimation Of Power System With Upfc,
2010
TÜBİTAK
A Robust Method For State Estimation Of Power System With Upfc, Mehrdad Tarafdar Hagh, Mehdi Ahmadi Jirdehi
Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
This paper presents a Least Absolute Value (LAV) state estimator for power system using a new method called Recursive Least Squares (RLS). Also, a suitable model is used for state estimation of power system that includes a Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC). The IEEE 14-bus test system is used to show the validity of the proposed algorithm in estimation of power system states as well as the states of controllable parameters of UPFC.
A Model Based Nonlinear Adaptive Controller For The Passive Bilateral Telerobotic System,
2010
TÜBİTAK
A Model Based Nonlinear Adaptive Controller For The Passive Bilateral Telerobotic System, Ufuk Özbay, Erkan Zergeroğlu, İlyas Kandemi̇r
Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
IIn this paper, we propose a new adaptive controller scheme for the bilateral telerobotic/teleoperation systems. The proposed controller achieves asymptotic tracking despite the parametric uncertainties associated with both master and slave robots while ensuring the passivity of the closed loop system. Extensive simulation studies are presented to illustrate the feasibility and efficiency of the proposed adaptive controller.
Design And Evaluation Of A Linear Switched Reluctance Actuator For Positioning Tasks,
2010
TÜBİTAK
Design And Evaluation Of A Linear Switched Reluctance Actuator For Positioning Tasks, António Espírito Santo, Rosário Calado, Carlos Cabrita
Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
This paper presents the development of a new linear switched reluctance actuator and confirms its applicability to perform positioning tasks. After the explanation of the actuator working principle and the presentation of its electromechanical topology, an analysis is accomplished using a finite elements tool. Based on the theoretical results, an experimental prototype that can develop 150 N was constructed. Its behaviour is observed under two different control methods implemented with microcontrollers. Initially, position is controlled applying a single pulse-driving scheme. Meanwhile, significant improvements are obtained with the introduction of a sliding-mode controller, allowing movements with 1 mm of resolution.
An Approach Based On Particle Swarm Computation To Study The Nanoscale Dg Mosfet-Based Circuits,
2010
TÜBİTAK
An Approach Based On Particle Swarm Computation To Study The Nanoscale Dg Mosfet-Based Circuits, Fayacl Djeffal, Toufik Bendib, Redha Benzid, Abdelhamid Benhaya
Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
The analytical modeling of nanoscale Double-Gate MOSFETs (DG) requires generally several necessary simplifying assumptions to lead to compact expressions of current-voltage characteristics for nanoscale CMOS circuits design. Further, progress in the development, design and optimization of nanoscale devices necessarily require new theory and modeling tools in order to improve the accuracy and the computational time of circuits' simulators. In this paper, we propose a new particle swarm strategy to study the nanoscale CMOS circuits. The latter is based on the 2-D numerical Non-Equilibrium Green's Function (NEGF) simulation and a new extended long channel DG MOSFET compact model. Good agreement between …
Simulation Procedure For The Co-Optimization Of Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems.,
2010
Technological University Dublin
Simulation Procedure For The Co-Optimization Of Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems., Brian Norton
Articles
Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV)-powered centrifugal water pumping systems have been modelled based on field experience and analysis of long-term measured performance of several installed PV-powered water pumping systems. This paper presents detailed modelling of a PV array, an inverter, a three-phase induction motor, a centrifugal pump, a well, a storage tank, an overflow controller, and an integrated reverse osmosis desalination unit. The component models were validated using both laboratory measurements and long-term monitored data. All system components have been modelled separately, and the system was modelled in TRNSYS. The models are capable of simulating grid-connected, diesel-powered, and PV-powered water pumping systems, …
Spontaneous Periodic Deformations In Nonchiral Planar-Aligned Bimesogens With A Nematic-Nematic Transition And A Negative Elastic Constant,
2010
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Spontaneous Periodic Deformations In Nonchiral Planar-Aligned Bimesogens With A Nematic-Nematic Transition And A Negative Elastic Constant, V. P. Panov, J. K. Vij, Yuri Panarin, A. Kohlmeier, M. G. Tamba, R. A. Lewis, G. H. Mehl
Articles
Hydrocarbon linked mesogenic dimers are found to exhibit an additional nematic phase below the conventional uniaxial nematic phase as confirmed by x-ray diffraction. The phase produces unusual periodic stripe domains in planar cells. The stripes are found to be parallel to the rubbing direction (in rubbed cells) with a well-defined period equal to double the cell gap. The stripes appear without external electromagnetic field, temperature or thickness gradients, rubbing or hybrid alignment treatments. Simple modeling proposes a negative sign for at least one of the two elastic constants: splay and twist, as a necessary condition for the observed pattern.
Interactive Music Archive Access System,
2010
Technological University Dublin
Interactive Music Archive Access System, Martin Gallagher, Derry Fitzgerald, Dan Barry, Matt Cranitch, Eugene Coyle
Conference papers
The goal of the Interactive Music Archive Access System (IMAAS) project was to develop an interactive music archive access system which was capable of allowing an end-user to easily extract rhythmic, melodic and harmonic musical metadata descriptors from audio, and allow the user to interact with the archive contents in a manner not typically allowed in archive access systems. To this end, the IMAAS system incorporates a range of real-time interaction tools which allow the user to modify the retrieved audio in a number of ways including the ability to isolate individual instruments in stereo mixes, pitch and time-scale modification, …
Locating Tune Changes And Providing A Semantic Labelling Of Sets Of Irish Traditional Tunes,
2010
Technological University Dublin
Locating Tune Changes And Providing A Semantic Labelling Of Sets Of Irish Traditional Tunes, Cillian Kelly, Mikel Gainza, David Dorran, Eugene Coyle
Conference papers
An approach is presented which provides the tune change loactions within a set of Irish traditional turnes. Also provided are semantic labels for each part of each tune within the set. A set in Irish traditional music is a number of individual tunes played segue. Each of the tunes in the set are made up of structural segments called parts. Musical variation is a prominent characteristic of this genre. However, a certain set of notes known as "set accented tones" are considered impervious to musical variation. Chroma information is extracted at "set accented tone" locations within the music. The resulting …
Audio Thumbnail Generation Of Irish Traditional Music,
2010
Technological University Dublin
Audio Thumbnail Generation Of Irish Traditional Music, Cillian Kelly, Mikel Gainza, David Dorran, Eugene Coyle
Conference papers
An approach is presented which generates an audio thumbnail of Irish traditional music. An audio thumbnail is consered to be the most representative segment of the music. For popular music, the chorus is considered to be an ideal audio thumbnail, however in Irish Traditional Music there is no chorus. An Irish Traditional tune consists of tow or mor short structural segments called parts. Parts are repeated to extend the tuen, and the tune itself is also repeated once or more in its entirety. To further extend a performance, tunes are concatenated to form a set of tuens. As a result, …
On The Appearance Of A Positive Real Pole In The Results Of Glottal Closed Phase Linear Prediction,
2010
Technological University Dublin
On The Appearance Of A Positive Real Pole In The Results Of Glottal Closed Phase Linear Prediction, Alan O'Cinneide, David Dorran, Mikel Gainza, Eugene Coyle
Conference papers
Often when performing glottal closed phase covariance linear prediction, a positive real pole can appear in the resulting filter transfer function. The commonly adopted approach is to discard this pole, as it does not fit with the usual model of the all-pole vocal tract filter. However, this real pole describes some aspect of the speech signal; this paper provides a novel perspective on its occurrence. This viewpoint has a useful implication to the speech community, especially from the perspective of fitting a glottal pulse to the inverse filtered signal, as the real pole describes the return phase of the glottal …
