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CMOS Interconnect Electronics Architecture for Reliable and Scalable Quantum Computer (확장성 신뢰성 갖춘 양자 컴퓨터를 위한 CMOS 기반 제어 및 센싱 회로 기술)

  • Jusung Kim;Junghwan Han;Jae-Won Nam;Kunhee Cho
    • Journal of IKEEE
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.12-18
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    • 2023
  • The current circuit technology that individually connects each qubit to a control circuit at room temperature has limitations in achieving scalability and reliability of a quantum computer. With the advent of cryogenic CMOS interconnect electronics, it is expected to dramatically improve the interconnect complexity, system reliability and size, and price. In this paper, we introduce the CMOS integrated sensing and control technology platform overcoming the problems caused by the fragile and sensitive characteristics of qubit.

An Overview of Remote Sensing of Chlorophyll Fluorescence

  • Xing, Xiao-Gang;Zhao, Dong-Zhi;Liu, Yu-Guang;Yang, Jian-Hong;Xiu, Peng;Wang, Lin
    • Ocean Science Journal
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    • v.42 no.1
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    • pp.49-59
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    • 2007
  • Besides empirical algorithms with the blue-green ratio, the algorithms based on fluorescence are also important and valid methods for retrieving chlorophyll-a concentration in the ocean waters, especially for Case II waters and the sea with algal blooming. This study reviews the history of initial cognitions, investigations and detailed approaches towards chlorophyll fluorescence, and then introduces the biological mechanism of fluorescence remote sensing and main spectral characteristics such as the positive correlation between fluorescence and chlorophyll concentration, the red shift phenomena. Meanwhile, there exist many influence factors that increase complexity of fluorescence remote sensing, such as fluorescence quantum yield, physiological status of various algae, substances with related optical property in the ocean, atmospheric absorption etc. Based on these cognitions, scientists have found two ways to calculate the amount of fluorescence detected by ocean color sensors: fluorescence line height and reflectance ratio. These two ways are currently the foundation for retrieval of chlorophyll-a concentration in the ocean. As the in-situ measurements and synchronous satellite data are continuously being accumulated, the fluorescence remote sensing of chlorophyll-a concentration in Case II waters should be recognized more thoroughly and new algorithms could be expected.

Electrochemical Biosensors based on Nanocomposites of Carbon-based Dots

  • Ngo, Yen-Linh Thi;Jana, Jayasmita;Chung, Jin Suk;Hur, Seung Hyun
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • v.58 no.4
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    • pp.499-513
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    • 2020
  • Among the many studies of carbon-based nanomaterials, carbon-based dots (CDs) have attracted considerable interest owing to their large surface area, intrinsic low-toxicity, excellent biocompatibility, high solubility, and low-cost with environmentally friendly routes, as well as their ability for modification with other nanomaterials. CDs have several applications in biosensing, photocatalysis, bioimaging, and nanomedicine. In addition, the fascinating electrochemical properties of CDs, including high active surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, electrocatalytic activity, high porosity, and adsorption capability, make them potential candidates for electrochemical sensing materials. This paper reviews the recent developments and synthesis of CDs and their composites for the proposed electrochemical sensing platforms. The electrochemical principles and future perspective and challenges of electrochemical biosensors are also discussed based on CDs-nanocomposites.

Detection of Nitroaromatic Compounds with Functionalized Porous Silicon Using Quenching Photoluminescence

  • Cho, Sungdong
    • Journal of Integrative Natural Science
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    • v.3 no.4
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    • pp.202-205
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    • 2010
  • Nanocrystalline porous silicon surfaces have been used to detect nitroaromatic compounds in vapor phase. The mode of photoluminescence is emphasized as a sensing attitude or detection technique. Quenching of photoluminescence from nanocrystalline porous surfaces as a transduction mode is measured upon the exposure of nitroaromatic compounds. Reversible detection mode for nitroaromatics is, too, observed. To verify the detection afore-mentioned, photoluminescent freshly prepared porous silicons are functionalized with different groups. The mechanism of quenching of photoluminescence is attributed to the electron transfer behaviors of quantum-sized nano-crystallites in the porous silicon matrix to the analytes(nitroaromatics). An attempt has been done to prove that the surface-derivatized photoluminescent porous silicone surfaces can act as versatile substrates for sensing behaviors due to having a large surface area and highly sensitive transduction mode.

Quantum chemical investigations on bis(bora)calix[4]arene: a fluorescent fluoride sensor

  • Jin, Jae Hyeok;Lee, Yoon Sup
    • Proceeding of EDISON Challenge
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    • 2013.04a
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    • pp.77-88
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    • 2013
  • The computational study on the fluoride ion binding with bis(bora)calix[4]arene has been performed using density functional theory and ONIOM model. The computed structure and fluorescent behavior of bis(bora)calix[4]arene was corresponded to experiment value. The binding energy for fluoride anion is computed to be 28.05kJ/mol in the chloroform solution. We also predicted that this sensing mechanism is only valid for fluoride ion in halogens. By analyzing molecular orbitals, binding with fluoride ion reduces energy differences between HOMO and LUMO, which leads to fluorescent sensing.

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1km Optical fiber transmission and free space characteristics of the PQR laser (PQR 레이저의 1km 광섬유 전송 및 자유공간 특성)

  • 김무성;곽규섭;김준연;김무진;권오대
    • Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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    • 1999.11a
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    • pp.322-325
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    • 1999
  • We report fiber guiding experiments on the Photonic Quantum Ring(PQR) laser diode. In the 1km transmission measurements, we find that the PQR performs much better than the VCSEL. This suggests that the PQR laser is very promising candidate for LAN-range optical data communications. On the other hand, we have also fabricated 8$\times$8 PQR laser arrays and measured spatial decays for free space properties without using any guiding optics, which showed about 1m distance of spectral angle sensing.

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Nanowires for bio-device (나노와이어를 이용한 바이오 소자 응용기술)

  • Choi, Heon Jin;Park, Jung Min
    • Vacuum Magazine
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    • v.3 no.3
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    • pp.4-9
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    • 2016
  • Nanowires have excellent properties such as high crystallinity, good mechanical properties, quantum confinement effect and high chemical activity, and thus are promising building blocks for many applications. Here we firstly review the fabrication of nanowires by top-down and bottom-up process. We then review nanowires as building blocks for bio applications including bio sensing, cell signaling and cell stimulating. It shows that nanowires are promising for the development of advanced bio technologies that can address ultrahigh sensitivity, and long term cell signaling and stimulating without cell damages.

The Applications of Sol-Gel Derived Tin Oxide Thin Films

  • Park, Sung-Soon;John D. Mackenzie
    • The Korean Journal of Ceramics
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 1996
  • Transparent conducting $SnO_2$-based thin films have been coated on float substrates such as fused quartz, and ceramic fiber cloths such as the Nexel and E-glass cloth from tin alkoxides by the sol-gel technique. Also, thin films of alternating layers of $SnO_2$ and $SiO_2$ have been fabricated by dip coating. The sheet resistance and average visible transmittance of the films were investigated in the aspect of the applications as transparent electrodes such as liquid crystal displays, photo-detectors and solar cells. The Nextel and E-glass cloths coated with antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) had sheet resistance of as low as $20 \;ohm/{\Box}$ and $120ohm/\;{\Box}$, respectively. The promotion effects of additives as $La_2O_3$ and Pt on the ethanol gas sensing properties of the films were investigated in the aspects of the applications as an alcohol sensor and a breath alcohol checker. Possible evidence of quantum well effects in the oxide multilayers of $SnO_2$ and $SiO_2$ was investigated.

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Photoactivated Metal Oxide-based Chemiresistors: Revolutionizing Gas Sensing with Ultraviolet Illumination

  • Sunwoo Lee;Gye Hyeon Lee;Myungwoo Choi;Gana Park;Dakyung Kim;Sangbin Lee;Jeong-O Lee;Donghwi Cho
    • Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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    • v.33 no.5
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    • pp.274-287
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    • 2024
  • Chemiresistors play a crucial role in numerous research fields, including environmental monitoring, healthcare, and industrial safety, owing to their ability to detect and quantify gases with high sensitivity and specificity. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements in photoactivated chemiresistors and emphasizes their potential for the development of highly sensitive, selective, and low-power gas sensors. This study explores a range of structural configurations of sensing materials, from zero-dimensional quantum dots to three-dimensional, porous nanostructures and examines the impact of these designs on the photoactivity, gas interactions, and overall sensor performance-including gas responses and recovery rates. Particular focus is placed on metal-oxide semiconductors and the integration of ultraviolet micro-light emitting diodes, which have gained attention as key components for next-generation sensing technologies owing to their superior photoactivity and energy efficiency. By addressing existing technical challenges, such as limited sensitivity, particularly at room temperature (~22℃), this paper outlines future research directions, highlighting the potential of photoactivated chemiresistors in developing high-performance, ultralow-power gas sensors for the Internet of Things and other advanced applications.

Introduction to IEC Standardization for Superconducting Sensors and Detectors

  • Ohkubo, M.
    • Progress in Superconductivity
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.106-109
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    • 2012
  • Superconducting sensors and detectors have been applied to many fields or beginning to enter the maturing stage. The applications spread over a wide range of fields such as radio telescope, medical examination, quantum information, contamination inspection, materials analysis, etc. For users of the superconducting devices as well as developers, we have to avoid confusion of naming, graphical circuit symbols, and measurement methods for device performance. We are trying to formulate international standards under the International Electrotechnical Commission - Technical Committee 90 (IEC-TC90), which is responsible for superconductivity. The sensors and detectors to be considered are divided into two groups: coherent sensors (SQUID, SIS mixers, etc.) and direct detectors (TES, STJ, MKID, SSPD, etc.).