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    Holographic Investigation of Black Hole Evaporation

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Kabiri Asl, Zahra (Author) ; Faraji Astaneh, Amin (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    The problem of quantum gravity has always posed significant challenges, particularly evident in black hole evaporation and the information paradox. Numerous proposals have been offered. Solutions such as semi-classical gravitational approximations aim to reconcile gravitational collapse and black hole evaporation with unitary quantum evolution. Symmetries, such as conformal symmetry and Anti-de Sitter geometry, Simplify the explanation of information recovery during black hole evaporation. Near the horizon of a spherically symmetric 4D black hole, gravity can be effectively described by a 2D dilaton theory. Studying the problem in 2D magnifies the strength of conformal symmetry. Holography,... 

    Band-gap narrowing and electrochemical properties in N-doped and reduced anodic TiO2 nanotube arrays

    , Article Electrochimica Acta ; Volume 270 , 2018 , Pages 245-255 ; 00134686 (ISSN) Peighambardoust, N. S ; Khameneh Asl, S ; Mohammadpour, R ; Khameneh Asl, S ; Sharif University of Technology
    Elsevier Ltd  2018
    Abstract
    Electrochemical activity of TiO2 nanotube arrays (NTAs) is restricted by a wide band gap of TiO2. To overcome this restriction, we considered systematic research on two effective methods of doping of TiO2 NTAs such as the N-doping and electrochemical reductive doping and predicting the proper application of them. Band gap narrowing was occurred from 3.16 eV for undoped TiO2 NTAs to 2.9 and 2.7 eV at N-doped and self-doped TiO2 ones respectively. The electrochemical responses of the TiO2 NTAs before and after doping were examined by cyclic Voltammetry (CV) curve. To understand the electrochemical behavior of the undoped and doped TiO2 NTAs, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was... 

    Improved efficiency in front-side illuminated dye sensitized solar cells based on free-standing one-dimensional TiO2 nanotube array electrodes

    , Article Solar Energy ; Volume 184 , 2019 , Pages 115-126 ; 0038092X (ISSN) Peighambardoust, N. S ; Khameneh Asl, S ; Mohammadpour, R ; Khameneh Asl, S ; Sharif University of Technology
    Elsevier Ltd  2019
    Abstract
    Although morphological disorder of nanotube structure is further down than the nanoparticular electrode, its density of traps are the hindering effects in the charge transport. In this study, crack-free TiO2 nanotube membranes, which obtained through a re-anodizing process, are fixed on transparent fluorine–tin-oxide glass by applying a few drops of Titanium Isopropoxide without needing the TiO2 powder paste. Front-side illuminated dye sensitized solar cells fabricated by undoped, N-doped and blue TiO2 nanotube membranes are investigated. The electrical characteristics of TiO2 nanotube based dye sensitized solar cells are followed by theoretical analysis using simple one-diode model.... 

    Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MCM-41) coated PEGylated chitosan as a pH-Responsive nanocarrier for triggered release of erythromycin [electronic resource]

    , Article International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials ; 2014, Volume 63, Issue 13, Pages 692-697 Pourjavadi, A. (Ali) ; Mazaheri Tehrani, Zahra ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    A pH-responsive drug delivery system based on core shell structure of mesoporous silica nanoparticle (MSN) and chitosan-PEG copolymer was prepared and characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and high-resolution transmission microscope (HR-TEM) techniques. In order to improve compatibility MSN and drug, mesoporous nanosilica was modified by 3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane. The release of erythromycin (a macrolide antibiotic) as a model drug was investigated in two pHs, 7.4 and 5.5  

    Structure, swelling and mechanical behavior of a cationic full-IPN hydrogel reinforced with modified nanoclay

    , Article Iranian Polymer Journal (English Edition) ; Volume 24, Issue 5 , May , 2015 , Pages 379-388 ; 10261265 (ISSN) Kheirabadi, M ; Bagheri, R ; Kabiri, K ; Sharif University of Technology
    Springer-Verlag London Ltd  2015
    Abstract
    Despite various applications of hydrogels, they have poor gel strength and low resistance against crack propagation which lead to the limitation of their applications. For overcoming this inherent weakness, the current study has focused on the simultaneous utilization of interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) structure and nanocomposite hydrogels. It is known that IPN and nanocomposite gels can improve gel strength. The combination of IPN and nanocomposite structure was developed in hydrogels for improving gel strength. For this purpose, bentonite was successfully modified with a cationic surfactant, (3-methacrylamidopropyl) trimethyl ammonium chloride (MAPTAC), as intercalate, and... 

    Swelling and mechanical behavior of nanoclay reinforced hydrogel: single network vs. full interpenetrating polymer network

    , Article Polymer Bulletin ; Volume 72, Issue 7 , March , 2015 , Pages 1663-1681 ; 01700839 (ISSN) Kheirabadi, M ; Bagheri, R ; Kabiri, K ; Sharif University of Technology
    Springer Verlag  2015
    Abstract
    Despite the various uses of hydrogels, one of their weaknesses is the poor gel strength. To overcome this restriction, the current study has focused on simultaneously employing an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) structure and nanocomposite hydrogels. Through this approach, the influence of nanofiller in the single network and IPN hydrogel properties was also studied in detail. For this purpose, a novel full interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) hydrogel nanocomposite based on 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid (AMPS)/acrylic acid (AA)–sodium acrylate (AANa) was synthesized in two steps through a facile solution polymerization with incorporation of modified bentonite (MBE) as... 

    Application of neural networks in the estimation of two-dimensional target orientation

    , Article Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal ; Volume 18, Issue 2 , 2003 , Pages 121-127 ; 10544887 (ISSN) Kabiri, A ; Sarshar, N ; Barkeshli, K ; Sharif University of Technology
    2003
    Abstract
    A new method for the robust estimation of target orientation using measured radar cross section is proposed. The method is based on a Generalized Regression Neural Network (GRNN) scheme. The network is trained by the FFT modulus of bistatic radar cross section data sampled at the receiver positions. The target value to be trained is the angle between a defined target orientation and the incident wave. Results based on actual measurements are presented  

    Estimation of Target Orientation from Scattering Data Using Neural Networks

    , Article 19th Annual Review of Progress in Applied Computational Electromagnetics, Monterey, CA, 24 March 2003 through 28 March 2003 ; 2003 , Pages 88-91 Kabiri, A ; Sarshar, N ; Barkeshli, K ; Sharif University of Technology
    2003
    Abstract
    We present a new method for the robust estimation of a two-dimensional conducting target orientation using measured radar cross-section data. The method is based on a Generalized Regression Neural Network (GRNN) scheme, which belongs to the family of radial basis neural networks  

    Effects of anti-vortex plates on air entrainment by free vortex

    , Article Scientia Iranica ; Volume 20, Issue 2 , 2013 , Pages 251-258 ; 10263098 (ISSN) Kabiri Samani, A. R ; Borghei, S. M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2013
    Abstract
    Free surface vortex and air entrainment are not favorable experiences in hydropower and pumping projects. While complete omission of vortex and air entrainment is not always cost effective, partially weakened free-surface vortex flow is more economical and practical. Hence, in this study, a comprehensive set of experiments were conducted to partially reduce vortex strength and air entrainment at vertical pipe intakes, using rectangular anti-vortex plates. This phenomenon results in increasing water discharge compared with a corresponding free-surface vortex for the same water depth, i.e. in cases of shaft spillway. The plates were used as singles and in pairs and placed symmetrically and... 

    Pressure loss in a horizontal two-phase slug flow

    , Article Journal of Fluids Engineering, Transactions of the ASME ; Volume 132, Issue 7 , 2010 , Pages 0713041-0713048 ; 00982202 (ISSN) Kabiri Samani, A. R ; Borghei, S. M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2010
    Abstract
    The study of air-water, two-phase flows in hydraulic structures such as pressurized flow tunnels, culverts, sewer pipes, junctions, and similar conduits is of great importance for design purposes. Air can be provided by vortices at water intakes, pumping stations, aerators, steep channels, etc. Under certain conditions, air may also be introduced into pressurized intake systems, which may form large bubbles in portions of the pipe. The bubbles may, in turn, cause an unstable slug flow, or other flow patterns, that leads to sever periodic transient pressure. In this paper, an experimental model (a circular and transparent pipeline, 90 mm in ID and 10 m in length) is used to predict pressure... 

    Experimental parametric study and design of Piano Key Weirs by O. MACHIELS, M. PIROTTON, A. PIERRE, B. DEWALS and S. ERPICUM, J. Hydraulic Res. 52(3), 2014, 326-335

    , Article Journal of Hydraulic Research ; Volume 53, Issue 4 , 2015 , Pages 543-545 ; 00221686 (ISSN) Javaheri, A ; Parvaneh, A ; Kabiri Samani, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Taylor and Francis Ltd  2015

    Optimal transactive market operations with distribution system operators

    , Article IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid ; 2017 ; 19493053 (ISSN) Kabiri Renani, Y ; Ehsan, M ; Shahidehpour, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2017
    Abstract
    Distribution system operator (DSO) has traditionally been responsible for the reliable operation of power distribution systems. The advent of distributed energy resources (DERs) and microgrids in distribution networks has required a new platform for DSOs. The new DSO, which is for the most part an independent agent, is responsible for aggregating a widely dispersed DERs (which include small thermal generation units, energy storage, and demand response) and flexible loads in electricity markets. DSO coordinates and balances the transactive dispatch of supply and demand at the distribution level and links wholesale and retail electricity markets. In this paper, a framework for the day-ahead... 

    Optimal transactive market operations with distribution system operators

    , Article IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid ; Volume 9, Issue 6 , 2018 , Pages 6692-6701 ; 19493053 (ISSN) Kabiri Renani, Y ; Ehsan, M ; Shahidehpour, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc  2018
    Abstract
    Distribution system operator (DSO) has traditionally been responsible for the reliable operation of power distribution systems. The advent of distributed energy resources (DERs) and microgrids in distribution networks has required a new platform for DSOs. The new DSO, which is for the most part an independent agent, is responsible for aggregating a widely dispersed DERs (which include small thermal generation units, energy storage, and demand response) and flexible loads in electricity markets. DSO coordinates and balances the transactive dispatch of supply and demand at the distribution level and links wholesale and retail electricity markets. In this paper, a framework for the day-ahead... 

    Day-ahead self-scheduling of a transmission-constrained GenCo with variable generation units using the incomplete market information

    , Article IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy ; Volume 8, Issue 3 , 2017 , Pages 1260-1268 ; 19493029 (ISSN) Kabiri Renani, Y ; Ehsan, M ; Shahidehpour, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2017
    Abstract
    In this paper, a self-generation scheduling method for a power generation company (GenCo) with renewable generation units is presented. In the proposed method, locational market prices (LMPs) are calculated using the incomplete information on competing market participants by simulating the ISO's market clearing program and considering the effect of physical limitations of transmission lines. The errors associated with forecasted LMP and renewable production are modeled in the GenCo's generation scheduling using a robust optimization approach. The scheduling problem is modeled as a mixed-integer linear programming which is solved by a CPLEX solver in GAMS. An eight-bus system is employed to... 

    Free water surface oscillations in a closed rectangular basin with internal barriers

    , Article Scientia Iranica ; Volume 15, Issue 3 , Volume 15, Issue 3 , 2008 , Pages 315-322 ; 10263098 (ISSN) Kabiri Samani, A. R ; Ataie Ashtiani, B ; Sharif University of Technology
    Sharif University of Technology  2008
    Abstract
    Thee enclosed basin has certain natural frequencies of seiche, depending on the geometry of the water boundaries and the bathymetry of water depths. Therefore, the variation in the water surface at a point becomes irregular, as caused by the combination of several natural frequencies, which may be considered as the superposition of sinusoidal frequency components of different amplitude. This paper is mainly concerned with the motion of an incompressible irrotational fluid in a closed rectangular basin with internal impervious barriers. An analytical solution is presented for predicting the characteristic of generated waves in these types of basin. The equations of free water surface... 

    Theoretical and Computational Investigation of Quantum Plasmonic Properties of Nanocluster Dimers

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Mahmoudi, Erfan (Author) ; Jamshidi, Zahra (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In today's era, metal nanoparticles play an important role in technologies emerging from different sciences, such as chemistry, physics, optics, material science, due to their unique characteristics. In the development of nanooptics science, it can be said that metal nanoparticles play an important role. The ability of conductive electrons collective oscillation causes surface charge density fluctuations in nanoparticles, this phenomenon is known as surface plasmons. Surface plasmons are surprisingly coupled with light and cause the significant increase in the intensity of optical fields induced in nanoparticles. Therefore, with the presence of localized surface plasmons or plasmon... 

    Theoretical Investigation of Ab-initio MD Approach to Increase the Efficiency and Accuracy of VCD Spectrum Calculation

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Hadi, Hossein (Author) ; Jamshidi, Zahra (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Understanding of the Molecules is the main purpose of the chemistry. Ab-initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) as a branch of the computational chemistry, tries to give us a deep comprehension of the molecule, and its chemical, physical and optical activities. This comprehension, relies on the accuracy of quantum mechanics, in addition to the speed of the classical mechanics. The mixing of the quantum mechanics and the classical mechanics could simulate activities of the atoms in the time-domain, provided the mixing is done with precaution. This, in turn, helps us to forecast the response of a molecule in different situations, and also translating the macroscopic phenomena in a nanoscopic... 

    Investigation of Plasmonic Excitation in Carbonic Nanostructures Within Near-IR

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Madadi, Mahkam (Author) ; Jamshidi, Zahra (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    To date, the plasmonic properties of many metallic and semi-conducting materials have been investigated and used in various industries. One of the plasmonic material categories that have always been considered is polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon or PAH, whose plasmonic resonance energy depends on the charge state of the molecule. In this regard, it is easy to change the plasmonic resonance energy via changing the induced charge, which is a unique feature of the mentioned materials. In addition, plasmonic structures with excitations in the infrared region are able to enhance the vibration intensity of absorbed molecules by increasing the electric field around themselves. Therefore, they have... 

    Using Nonlinear Effects of Light for Optical Signal Processing

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Shatery, Farshid (Author) ; Kavehvash, Zahra (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Ultrafast signal processing in time-domain with high resolution and reconfigura-bility is a challenging task. This paper, for the first time, introduces a time-varying metasurface consisting of graphene microribbon array for implementing time-lens in the terahertz domain. Given that the surface conductivity of graphene is proportional to the Fermi energy level in the THz regime, it is possible to change the phase property of the incident electromagnetic pulse by changing the Fermi level while the Fermi level itself is a function of voltage. Upon this fact, a quadratic temporal phase modulator, namely time-lens has been realized. This phase modulation is applied to the impinging signal in the... 

    Using Simulation-Optimization Approach for Fire Station Location and Vehicle Assignment Problem: a Case Study in Tehran, Iran

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Pirmohammadi, Ali (Author) ; Amini, Zahra (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In this research, the problem of locating fire stations and allocating equipment has been studied and a simulation-optimization approach has been presented to solve the problem. The mathematical models of this research were developed based on the idea of the randomness of the covered demand and the maximum expected coverage model. In these models, the issue of non-availability of equipment to cover accidents, the random nature of accidents, various fire incidents and the equipment needed to cover them are considered. Two mathematical models with deterministic and non-deterministic approach with different scenarios for demand are proposed. The non-deterministic model is developed with the aim...