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Ultrahuge Light Intensity in the Gap Region of a Bowtie Nanoantenna Coupled to a Low-mode-volume Photonic-crystal Nanocavity

  • Ebadi, Nassibeh;Yadipour, Reza;Baghban, Hamed
    • Current Optics and Photonics
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.85-89
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    • 2018
  • This paper presents a new, efficient hybrid photonic-plasmonic structure. The proposed structure efficiently and with very high accuracy combines the resonant mode of a low-mode-volume photonic-crystal nanocavity with a bowtie nanoantenna's plasmonic resonance. The resulting enormous enhancement of light intensity of about $1.1{\times}10^7$ in the gap region of the bowtie nanoantenna, due to the effective optical-resonance combination, is realized by subtle optimization of the nanocavity's optical characteristics. This coupled structure holds great promise for many applications relying on strong confinement and enhancement of optical field in nanoscale volumes, including antennas (communication and information), optical trapping and manipulation, sensors, data storage, nonlinear optics, and lasers.

Real-Time Digital Image Stabilization for Cell Phone Cameras in Low-Light Environments without Frame Memory

  • Luo, Lin-Bo;Chong, Jong-Wha
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.138-141
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    • 2012
  • This letter proposes a real-time digital image stabilization system for cell phone cameras without the need for frame memory. The system post-processes an image captured with a safe shutter speed using an adaptive denoising filter and a global color correction algorithm. This system can transfer the normal brightness of an image previewed under long exposure to the captured image making it bright and crisp with low noise. It is even possible to take photos in low-light conditions. By not needing frame memory, the approach is feasible for integration into the size-constrained image sensors of cell phone cameras.

Low-Level Laser Therapy in Dentistry (임상가를 위한 특집3 - 치과 영역에서의 저출력레이저요법)

  • Im, Yeong-Gwan;Kim, Ji-Yeon;Kim, Byung-Gook
    • The Journal of the Korean dental association
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    • v.49 no.11
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    • pp.679-687
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    • 2011
  • Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is the application of light to pathology to promote tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. LLLT has a photochemical effect whereby the light is absorbed and exerts a chemical change. The clinical applications of LLLT include improvement in wound and bone healing processes, control of pain and tooth hypersensitivity, modulation of periodontal inflammation, the prevention and treatment of cancer therapy-induced oral mucositis, management of burning mouth syndrome, and improvement in temporomandibular disorder symptoms. Further research is needed to better elucidate the cellular mechanisms of LLLT and provide a solid scientific basis for the clinical application of LLLT in dentistry.

Development of UV curable polymer and curing characteristics estimation for UV nanoimprint (UV 나노임프린트를 위한 UV 경화성 수지 개발 및 경화 특성 평가)

  • 이진우;이승재;이응숙;정준호;조동우
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2003.06a
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    • pp.1220-1223
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    • 2003
  • The UV nanoimprint technology uses the UV light as the energy source. Because the imprint process is carried out in room temperature and low pressure, this technology has its own merits compared to the thermal nanoimprint. However, in UV nanoimprint technology, a resin which has low viscosity is essential for the improvement of accuracy. In this research, a resin (named as IMS01) which has relatively low viscosity was developed. And a measurement system was developed in order to measure the degree of cure of the resin. The measurement system which is composed of FT-IR, UV light source and optical guide can measure the degree of cure in real time. From the experimental results, it was found that the IMS01 is cured more rapidly than existing resin (PAK01).

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Analysis of light-frame, low-rise buildings under simulated lateral wind loads

  • Fischer, C.;Kasal, B.
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.89-101
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    • 2009
  • The Monte Carlo procedure was used to simulate wind load effects on a light-frame low-rise structure of irregular shape and a main wind force resisting system. Two analytical models were studied: rigid-beam and rigid-plate models. The models assumed that roof diaphragms were rigid beam or rigid plate and shear walls controlled system behavior and failure. The parameters defining wall stiffness, including imperfections, were random and included wall stiffness, wall capacity and yield displacements. The effect of openings was included in the simulation via a set of discrete multipliers with uniform distribution. One and two-story buildings were analyzed and the models can be expanded into multiple-floor structures provided that the assumptions made in this paper are not violated.

MEMS GPS/INS Navigation System for an Unmanned Ground Vehicle Operated in Severe Environment (극한 무인 로봇 차량을 위한 MEMS GPS/INS 항법 시스템)

  • Kim, Sung-Chul;Hong, Jin-Seok;Song, Jin-Woo
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.133-139
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    • 2007
  • An unmanned ground vehicle can perform its mission automatically without human control in unknown environment. To move up to a destination in various surrounding situation, navigational information is indispensible. In order to be adopted for an unmanned vehicle, the navigation box is small, light weight and low power consumption. This paper suggests navigation system using a low grade MEMS IMU for supplying position, velocity, and attitude of an unmanned ground vehicle. This system consists of low cost and light weight MEMS sensors and a GPS receiver to meet unmanned vehicle requirements. The sensors are basically integrated by loosely coupled method using Kalman filter and internal algorithms are divided into initial alignment, sensor error compensation, and complex navigation algorithm. The performance of the designed navigation system has been analyzed by real time field test and compared to commercial tactical grade GPS/INS system.

Unequal-path Low-coherence Interferometry Using Femtosecond Pulse Lasers for Surface-profile Metrology (펨토초 레이저를 이용한 형상 측정용 비동일 광경로 저결 맞음 간섭계)

  • Oh, Jeong-Seok;Kim, Seung-Woo
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.23 no.9 s.186
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    • pp.102-110
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    • 2006
  • We discuss two possibilities of using femtosecond pulse lasers as a new interferometric light source for enhanced precision surface-profile metrology. First, a train of ultra-fast laser pulses yields repeated low temporal coherence, which allows unequal-path scanning interferometry, which is not feasible with white light. Second, the high spatial coherence of femtosecond pulse lasers enables large-sized optics to be tested in nonsymmetric configurations with relatively small-sized reference surfaces. These two advantages are verified experimentally using Fizeau and Twyman-Green type scanning interferometers.

Development of a Very Small LED Lamp with a Low-Thermal-Resistance Lead Frame for an LCD Backlight Unit

  • Yu, Soon-Jae;Kim, Do-Hyung;Choi, Yong-Seok;Kim, Hee-Tae
    • Journal of Information Display
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.49-53
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    • 2009
  • In this study, a very small LED packaging lead frame with a low thermal resistance was developed. The cost of the package process was reduced by the use of many small LED lamps, which increased the light emission efficiency. Compared to the large lead frame lamp, however, the optical property of the small LED packaging lead frame lamp was not sufficiently improved because its reflection structure was changed and its reflection area was reduced. The luminous efficiency of the LED lamp reaches 58 lm/W at the current density of 0.16 A/$cm^2$. Using the LED lamps, 46-inch LCD BLU was manufactured. The BLU-made LED lamps have a low power consumption of 146 W and have a slim (10-mm-thick) BLU, keeping good uniformity in terms of brightness, and maintaining good thermal properties.

Low velocity impact characteristics on environmental variation of composite laminates used in the light rail transit (경량전철 복합 적층판의 환경변화에 대한 저속충격특성)

  • 김후식;김재훈;이영신;박병준;조정미
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.86-91
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    • 2002
  • Glass/phenolic composite laminates have been used in the field of non-flammable light rail transit and their applications have expanded more widely. Low velocity impact tests have been used to evalute the effect of temperature and acceleration aging on low velocity impact response of phenolic matrix composites reinforced with woven E-glass fabric. The damage of matrix cracking and delamination are suddenly reduced the compressive strength after impact. The damage area increases with increasing temperature and impact energy. UT C-scan is used to determine damage areas by impact loading. Therefore, all this observations indicate reduced impact damage resistance and damage tolerance of the laminates at elevated temperature.

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INFLUENCE OF OPERATION PATTERNS OF LIGHT-DUTY FREIGHT VEHICLES ON NOx POLLUTION AT LOCAL ROADSIDES

  • Saito, A.;Ueki, S.;Takada, Y.
    • International Journal of Automotive Technology
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.269-276
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    • 2006
  • Running tests on roads were conducted to clarify the influences of road infrastructure, traffic condition and vehicle's emission level to the amount of emission at local roadsides, and to reveal the operation patterns which can reduce the emission peaks. NOx emission peaks of two light duty freight diesel vehicles which have different emission levels were evaluated by using an on-board measurement system. Tests were carried out with various payload conditions and road conditions. As a result many NOx emission peaks were observed when the vehicles were starting or accelerating at intersections. The test vehicle which has higher emission level caused higher frequency and level of NOx emission peaks. Shifting up at lower engine speed in combination with lower acceleration brought out not only reduction of NOx emission peaks level but also of $CO_2$ mass emission.