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Chimera Baryon Spectrum In The Sp(4) Completion Of Composite Higgs Models, Ho Hsiao, Ed Bennett, Deog Ki Hong, Jong-Wan Lee, C.-J. David Lin, Biagio Lucini, Maurizio Piai, Davide Vadacchino

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

In strongly coupled gauge theories that serve as completions of composite Higgs models, thefermionic bound states formed by fermions (hyperquarks) transforming in different representations, called chimera baryons, could serve as top partners, by embedding of the Standard Modelappropriately. We report our results on the spectrum of chimera baryons in the �� ��(4) gauge theorywith hyperquarks transforming in fundamental and two-index antisymmetric representations. Forthis study, we adopt the quenched approximation. We investigate the mass hierarchy between thelightest chimera baryons with different quantum numbers, as a function of the lattice parameters.Inspired by baryon chiral effective field theory, and the Akaike Information Criterion, …

The Deconfinement Phase Transition In $Sp(2n)$ Gauge Theories And The Density Of States Method, David Mason, Biagio Lucini, Maurizio Piai, Enrico Rinaldi, Davide Vadacchino

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

First-order phase transitions in the early universe might produce a detectable background ofgravitational waves. As these phase transitions can be generated by new physics, it is importantto quantify these effects. Many pure Yang-Mills gauge theories are known to undergo first-orderdeconfinement phase transitions, with properties that can be studied with lattice simulations.Despite the recent surge of interest in ����(2��) gauge theories as a candidate for models of physicsbeyond the standard model, studies of these theories at finite temperature are still very limited. Inthis contribution we will present preliminary results of an ongoing numerical investigation of thethermodynamic properties of the deconfinement phase …

Lattice Studies Of Sp(2n) Gauge Theories Using Grid, Niccolo Forzano, Ed Bennett, Peter Boyle, Jong-Wan Lee, Julian Lenz, Biagio Lucini, Alessandro Lupo, Maurizio Piai, Davide Vadacchino, Luigi Del Debbio, Deog Ki Hong, C.-J David Lin

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

No abstract provided.

Single-Pulse Electrical Stimulation Artifact Removal Using The Novel Matching Pursuit-Based Artifact Reconstruction And Removal Method (Mparrm), Tao Xie, Thomas J Foutz, Markus Adamek, James R Swift, Cory S Inman, Joseph R Manns, Eric C Leuthardt, Jon T Willie, Peter Brunner

2020-Current year OA Pubs

No abstract provided.

Algorithmic Reason: Tobias Blanke Interviewed By Puspa Damai, Tobias Blanke, Puspa Damai

Critical Humanities

Algorithmic Reason: Tobias Blanke

interviewed by Puspa Damai

Aesthetics After The Ontological Turn: An Ecological Approach To Artificial Creativity, Miguel Carvalhais, Diniz C. Ribeiro

Critical Humanities

The development of chatbots and other generative systems powered by AI, particularly the latest version of ChatGPT, rekindled many discussions on topics such as intelligence and creativity, even leading some to suggest that we may be undergoing a “fourth narcissistic wound”. Starting from Margaret Boden’s approach to creativity, we will argue that if computational systems have always excelled at combinatorial creativity, current AI systems stand out at exploratory creativity but are perceived as still falling flat regarding transformational creativity. This paper explores some of the reasons for this, including how, despite the immensity of the conceptual space that results from …

Guilty Machines: On Ab-Sens In The Age Of Ai, Dylan Lackey, Katherine Weinschenk

Critical Humanities

For Lacan, guilt arises in the sublimation of ab-sens (non-sense) into the symbolic comprehension of sen-absexe (sense without sex, sense in the deficiency of sexual relation), or in the maturation of language to sensibility through the effacement of sex. Though, as Slavoj Žižek himself points out in a recent article regarding ChatGPT, the split subject always misapprehends the true reason for guilt’s manifestation, such guilt at best provides a sort of evidence for the inclusion of the subject in the order of language, acting as a necessary, even enjoyable mark of the subject’s coherence (or, more importantly, the subject’s separation …

Product Pricing And Return Refund Strategy In Two Layer Supply Chain, Abhijit Barman, Hiren Lekhadiya, Subhajit Giri, Tushar Mandanaka

Conference Articles

In the current situation of globalization, many businesses have adopted and implemented supply chain strategies, especially as their operations become more worldwide. Management of corporate operations over extensive supply chains is becoming increasingly important. Product recycling and product return policy are sustainable strategies to reduce environmental and economic deterioration. Additionally, to increase product sales with customer satisfaction, a return refund strategy is an essential strategy for a business organization in a competitive market. In this research, we have developed a manufacturer-retailer two-layer supply chain model with a return-refund strategy. We have formulated price and refund amounts dependent on demand for …

Spin-Flash Drying Characteristics And Kinetic Model Of Antarctic Krill, Tan Jiayu, Ouyang Jie, Ma Tiantian, Shen Jia

Food and Machinery

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the drying characteristics and establish the kinetic model of Antarctic krill during spin-flash drying. The drying experiments were carried out at 120 ℃ to 180 ℃. Methods: Six common thin-layer drying models were selected to fit the experimental data. Further, the equations of drying model constant and temperature were established to obtain the model expression and validate the optimal drying model. The effective moisture diffusion coefficients were calculated by Fick's second law. Results: The results showed the drying temperature had a significant effect on drying thermal efficiency and drying rate. The …

Apple Classification Based On Multi-Information Fusion And Da-Dbn, Chen Haixia, Jia Zhijuan, Zhao Yunping

Food and Machinery

Objective: In order to improve the precision of apple grade judgment model, the method of apple grade judgment was established. Methods: A decision model of apple rank based on multi-information fusion and dragonfly algorithm was proposed. Firstly, the HSV color feature, LBP texture feature and HOG shape feature of apple image were extracted by pre-processing such as data enhancement, normalization, Gauss filter and grayscale. Secondly, the performance of DBN model was affected by the selection of parameters, the network parameters of DBN model were optimized by DA algorithm, and a multi-information fusion and DA-DBN model for determining apple rank wws …

The Influence Of Drying Methods On The Physicochemical, Functional, And Antioxidant Properties Of Passion Fruit Peel, Liu Zhaohan, Yang Tongxiang, Xu Hanshan, Li Xuejing, Chen Junliang, Ren Guangyue, Duan Xu

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of drying methods on passion fruit peels. Methods: Passion fruit peels were treated with microwave vacuum freeze-drying, vacuum freeze-drying, heat pump drying, and far-infrared radiation drying. The drying characteristics, rehydration ratio, color difference, dietary fiber, functional properties, microstructure, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant properties were measured and determined respectively. Results: Heat pump-dried passion fruit peels had poor rehydration ratio and functional properties. Microwave vacuum freeze drying reduced the drying time by 53% when compared tp far-infrared radiation drying, and the microwave vacuum freeze-dried treated passion fruit peels had a …

Rapid Detection Of Moisture Content Of Pineapple Based On Near Infrared Spectroscopy And Ssa-Relm, Zhao Yanli, Zhao Qian, Li Zhiqiang

Food and Machinery

Objective: A method for a fast and non-destructive detection of pineapple moisture content was established. Methods: A novel detection model of pineapple moisture content was proposed based on continuous projection feature wavelength selection and Sparrow search algorithm. Firstly, according to the characteristic of pineapple NIR data with high dimension and redundant information, the results of feature wavelength selection such as successive projections algorithm, principal component analysis and full-band were compared, the selection method of characteristic wavelength of pineapple near infrared spectrum was determined. Secondly, considering that the performance of RELM model was affected by the selection of input layer weight …

The Design Of Fuzzy Control System For Food Freezing Temperature Control, Liu Xiangyong, Gao Xuefei, Dong Qiang, Li Qiong

Food and Machinery

Objective: Improving the setting value adjustment ability of the speed control loop and temperature control loop of food entering the freezing tunnel. Methods: By treating the speed and temperature control circuits of the conveyor belt separately, a fuzzy control system for food freezing temperature control was designed. The control system included a proportional-integral-differential controller for the food conveyor roller speed, a proportional-integral controller for temperature regulation in the freezing tunnel, and a Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy controller to set the temperature set point of the temperature regulation proportional-integral controller. Results: When the mass flow rate of frozen food was increased from 650 …

Effects Of Static Magnetic Field-Assisted Preservation On The Quality Of Blueberry, Zhou Yuyi, Yang Na, Meng Man, Wei Jian, Xu Xueming

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to explore a new method to improve the blueberry quality during the preservation. Methods: Blueberries were stored at 4 ℃ for 7 days in 0, 3, 6 and 10 mT static magnetic fields respectively. Meanwhile, the apparent morphology, weight loss rate, decay rate, content of anthocyanidin and total phenol cell membrane permeability, superoxide dismutase activity and content of malondialdehyde of blueberries were analyzed. Results: The physicochemical properties of blueberries improved significantly with the increase of magnetic-field strength. Compared with the control, most of the blueberries treated by 10 mT static magnetic field remained plump during the …

Passive Physical Layer Distinct Native Attribute Cyber Security Monitor, Christopher M. Rondeau, Michael A. Temple, Juan L. Lopez Jr., J. Addison Betances

AFIT Patents

A method for cyber security monitor includes monitoring a network interface that is input-only configured to surreptitiously and covertly receive bit-level, physical layer communication between networked control and sensor field devices. During a training mode, a baseline distinct native attribute (DNA) fingerprint is generated for each networked field device. During a protection mode, a current DNA fingerprint is generated for each networked field device. The current DNA fingerprint is compared to the baseline DNA fingerprint for each networked field device. In response to detect at least one of RAA and PAA based on a change in the current DNA fingerprint …

Variable Structure Intelligent Control For Mango Drying With Air Source Heat Pump, Guo Xiaoxuan, Guo Min, Han Shuai, Sun Leping

Food and Machinery

Objective: To improve the energy efficiency of mango drying in the air source heat pump system so as to save energy. Methods: The process of drying mangoes was subdivided, and a variable structure control was used to adjust the temperature and humidity of drying room intelligently and dynamically to improve energy efficiency. Each drying process stage was divided into three parts, namely far away from the conversion point, near the conversion point, and closing to the conversion point. For the first two parts, a constrained nonlinear autoregressive neural network (NARX) with external inputs was used to intelligently adjust the temperature …

Modeling Analysis And Protection Study Of Vertical And Horizontal Vibrations In Hami Melon Logistics Packages, Zhang Lianwen, Xie Xiaoding, Wu Yuzhu, Zhang Chao, Gao Jia, Xu Bin

Food and Machinery

Objective: Optimized cushioning packaging. Methods: Taking Hami melon and its packaging as the research object, conducted sweep frequency vibration test on 5-layer stacked packaging, measured the natural frequency, maximum power Spectral density and peak acceleration of the vertical and horizontal vibration of each layer of packaging, and established the relational model between the maximum power spectral density, peak acceleration and stacking layer. Results: The higher the packaging, the larger the maximum power spectral density and peak acceleration in both vertical and horizontal directions. The maximum power spectral density and peak acceleration in the vertical direction of the same layer of …

Aortic Valve Leaflets Are Asymmetric And Correlated With The Origin Of Coronary Arteries, Taylor S Koerner, Thomas Cunningham, Mayme E Marshall, Lauren S Talley, Megan Childress, Rami M Kharouf, Wen Li, Jorge D Salazar, Antonio F Corno

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Asymmetry of the aortic valve leaflets has been known since Leonardo Da Vinci, but the relationship between size and shape and origin of the coronary arteries has never been examined. Our aim was to evaluate this anatomy in a population of pediatric patients using a cross-sectional study design.

METHODS: Consecutive pediatric patients with trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE), with or without trans-thoracic echocardiography (TTE), were included in our study. Exclusion criteria: (I) bicuspid aortic valve; (II) aortic valve stenosis; (III) hypoplasia of aortic valve annulus, or aortic root; (IV) truncal valve; (V) coronary artery atresia; (VI) previous surgery on aortic valve …

Information-Rich 6d Single-Molecule Imaging Design Using Optimization, Tingting Wu

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

When studying biochemical processes, localizing the targets alone will not paint a complete picture. We also need techniques to probe how biomolecules interact with one another, including how molecules are organized into larger structures, how they are oriented with respect to surrounding molecules, and how local chemical parameters, like pH and hydrophobicity, vary spatially and temporally. My dissertation focuses on single-molecule orientation localization microscopy (SMOLM, Chapter 1). The objective is to develop imaging techniques for measuring how molecules are oriented with respect to their surrounding molecules, namely, 3D orientation. Achieving optimal imaging performance requires careful design of both the forward …

Genomic Loci Influence Patterns Of Structural Covariance In The Human Brain, Junhao Wen, Aristeidis Sotiras, Daniel S Marcus, Pamela Lamontagne, John C Morris, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Normal and pathologic neurobiological processes influence brain morphology in coordinated ways that give rise to patterns of structural covariance (PSC) across brain regions and individuals during brain aging and diseases. The genetic underpinnings of these patterns remain largely unknown. We apply a stochastic multivariate factorization method to a diverse population of 50,699 individuals (12 studies and 130 sites) and derive data-driven, multi-scale PSCs of regional brain size. PSCs were significantly correlated with 915 genomic loci in the discovery set, 617 of which are newly identified, and 72% were independently replicated. Key pathways influencing PSCs involve reelin signaling, apoptosis, neurogenesis, and …

Systems And Methods For Coupling Low-Bandwidth Imaging Devices To A Wearable Device Using A Reduced Number Of Data-Transmission Lanes, John Enders Robertson

Defensive Publications Series

Systems and methods are provided for recovering image data received from a low-bandwidth imaging device. One example system includes a low-bandwidth imaging device and one or more integrated circuits communicatively coupled with the low-bandwidth imaging device. The low-bandwidth imaging device is coupled to the one or more integrated circuits via at least one active data-transmission lane, and the one or integrated circuits also include another data-transmission lane. The one or more integrated circuits are configured to use the active data-transmission lane to receive first and second image data via the active data-transmission lane. The first and second image data start …

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Coal Geology & Exploration

No abstract provided.

Critical Links And Development Trends Of Research On Active Tectonics, Yuan Daoyang, Wang Youlin, Li Shuwu, Wang Wanhe, Li Linyuan, Zou Xiaobo, Wen Yameng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Following a brief introduction of the general characteristics of active tectonics in China, this study analyzed two new features of large earthquakes with M_s ≥ 7 that have struck continental China since the beginning of the 21st century: (1) Large earthquakes occur primarily in clusters along the boundary fault zone of the Bayanhar active tectonic block—part of the Qinghai-Tibet ateau active tectonic block. (2) Reverse fault-fold earthquakes have occurred multiple times within active basins or at basin-mountain boundaries. In response to the new seismic activity features and the new demand for disaster prevention and mitigation of engineering construction and …

Critical Links And Development Trends Of Research On Active Tectonics, Yuan Daoyang, Wang Youlin, Li Shuwu, Wang Wanhe, Li Linyuan, Zou Xiaobo, Wen Yameng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Following a brief introduction of the general characteristics of active tectonics in China, this study analyzed two new features of large earthquakes with M_s ≥ 7 that have struck continental China since the beginning of the 21st century: (1) Large earthquakes occur primarily in clusters along the boundary fault zone of the Bayanhar active tectonic block—part of the Qinghai-Tibet ateau active tectonic block. (2) Reverse fault-fold earthquakes have occurred multiple times within active basins or at basin-mountain boundaries. In response to the new seismic activity features and the new demand for disaster prevention and mitigation of engineering construction and …

New Evidence For Holocene Activity Of The Northern Segment Of The Puqian-Qinglan Fault In Northern Hainan Province, Liu Huaguo, Li Feng, Jia Qichao, Wang Zhicheng, Zhang Pan, Lin Zhen, Zhang Jiehan, Shi Chunhua, Zhang Yanbo, Jia Wei, Li Changlong

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Puqian-Qinglan fault, located in northern Hainan Province, is closely related to the judgment of the seismogenic structure of the Qiongshan M7½ earthquake in 1605. To accurately determine the latest activity characteristics of this fault, this study, adopting artificial shallow seismic exploration with large-tonnage seismic sources combined with small-spacing cross-well stratigraphic correlation, investigated the sedimentary geological conditions of the Quaternary basalt cover and significantly thick marine sand layers in northern Hainan Province through exploration at Qishantou and Dongzhai villages in the Sanjiang Town, Jiangdong New Area, Haikou. Key results are as follows: (1) the Puqian-Qinglan fault dislocates multiple marker …

Activity Variations Of The Shanzuokou-Sihong Fault Within The Jiangsu Segment Of The Tancheng-Lujiang Fault Zone And Their Origins, Zhang Hao, Li Wei, Li Limei, Yan Yunxiang, Jiang Xin, Wang Jinyan, Zhao Qiguang, Gu Qinping, Xu Hangang

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Shanzuokou-Sihong fault, having undergone the entire evolutionary process of the Tancheng-Lujiang fault zone, exhibits segmentation during the latest activity epoch. Determining the location and origin of its activity segmentation will provide a significant reference for exploring the activity variations of its branch faults and their origins. This study investigated the activity of the Shanzuokou-Sihong fault using a three-dimensional approach combining field geological surveys, shallow seismic exploration, and cross-well stratigraphic correlation. The results show that the Shanzuokou-Sihong fault is a Late Pleistocene active fault on the east side of the North Maling Mountain and a Middle Pleistocene fault in Xinyi …

Activity Of The Liyang-Nandu Fault In Southern Jiangsu, Zhang Shuo, Zhang Ping, Chen Huogen, Xu Shugang, Gong Xulong, Xu Hangang, Li Limei, Feng Wenli, He Zongnan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Located in the central part of the Sunan Modernization Construction Demonstration Area—one of the areas with the densest population and urban areas and the most developed economy in China, the Liyang-Nandu fault is an important concealed fault with a nearly E-W strike in the Yangtze River Delta in eastern China. This fault serves as an important regional geomorphic and neotectonic boundary. However, there is a lack of systematic research on this fault, and its latest activity era is yet to be ascertained. Using seismic exploration P-waves and S-waves and cross-well stratigraphic correlation, this study investigated the spatial distribution and Quaternary …

Theory And Application Of Setback Distance From Active Faults, Wei Leiming, Xu Xiwei, Li Feng, Cao Jun, Ren Junjie, Cheng Jia, Zhang Xianbing, Jia Qichao, Chen Guihua, Wu Xiyan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Determining setbacks from active faults is the “last 1 km” from active fault surveys to their application to seismic disaster mitigation. It is also a technique for blocking the risk sources of earthquake-induced chains of geologic hazards. Field investigations and experimental studies have demonstrated that buildings and structures can be free from catastrophic destruction caused by coseismic ruptures and offset of active faults provided they are kept at a certain finite distance from the active fault traces. Therefore, determining setbacks from active faults serves as an ultimate goal of the surveys and precise localization of active faults. Based on the …

Revealing Fine-Scale Crustal Structure And Tectonic Features In The Xiong’An New Area And Its Periphery Using Deep Seismic Reflection Profiling, Yue Hangyu, Wang Kai, Wang Xiaojiang, Zhang Baowei, Zhang Kai

Coal Geology & Exploration

As an effective method to accurately reveal the deep geological structures and tectonic features of the Earth, deep seismic reflection profiling has been increasingly applied to the exploration of the continental and oceanic crusts, as well as the upper mantle of the lithosphere, making it internationally recognized pioneer technique for deep Earth exploration. This study examined the deep seismic reflection profile spanning across the Xiong’an New Area in Hebei Province, aiming to reveal the crustal structure and tectonic features of the study area. Key findings are as follows: (1) The crust in the study area can be divided into the …

Revealing The Upper Crustal Structure In The Fujian Region Using Deep Seismic Profiling, Li Pei, Ren Congrong, Li Haiyan, Wang Shanxiong

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Fujian region, located along the southeastern margin of the Chinese continent, constitutes an active tectonic belt along the coastal area in southeast China, with complex formation and evolution histories. To understand the characteristics of upper crustal structures and basement structures in the Fujian, this study collected the Pg travel time data from four NE-trending deep seismic sounding (DSS) survey lines in the region. Employing finite-difference tomography, this study obtained the fine-scale velocity structure of the upper crust along the four profiles, revealing the lateral variations in the upper crustal velocity structure, basement structures, and shallow fault characteristics in the …