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In this paper, we propose two different types of circuit models for Fano-shape guided-mode resonance (GMR) in waveguide gratings. Both the models constitute a resonant tank circuit together with a direct non-resonant channel between the incident and scattered light. One neglects the frequency dependence of the direct non-resonant channel and is only more accurate in the immediate vicinity of the Fano-type resonance. The other accounts for the frequency dependence of the direct non-resonant channel and thus remains accurate within a wider range of frequencies. The former being referred to as the narrow-band model is extremely accurate, insofar as the isolated GMR is of interest within a... 

In this paper, we propose two different types of circuit models for Fano-shape guided mode resonance (GMR) in waveguide gratings. Both models constitute a resonant tank circuit together with a direct non-resonant channel between the incident and the scattered light. One neglects the frequency dependence of the direct non-resonant channel and is only more accurate in the immediate vicinity of the Fano type resonance. The other accounts for the frequency dependence of the direct non-resonant channel and thus remains accurate within a wider range of frequencies. The former being referred to as the narrow-band model is extremely accurate insofar as the isolated GMR is of interest within a narrow... 

In this paper, we propose two different types of circuit models for Fano-shape guided mode resonance (GMR) in waveguide gratings. Both models constitute a resonant tank circuit together with a direct non-resonant channel between the incident and the scattered light. One neglects the frequency dependence of the direct non-resonant channel and is only more accurate in the immediate vicinity of the Fano type resonance. The other accounts for the frequency dependence of the direct non-resonant channel and thus remains accurate within a wider range of frequencies. The former being referred to as the narrow-band model is extremely accurate insofar as the isolated GMR is of interest within a narrow... 

We propose a range-free localization framework in which a network of randomly deployed acoustic sensors can passively use natural acoustic phenomena within its environment to localize itself. We introduce a novel approach for registration of sensors observations which takes advantage of a clustering technique on triplets of associated observations. A Bayesian filtering method is employed to incrementally improve system state estimation as more observations become available. To the best of our knowledge this is the first work done on range-free passive acoustic localization. Simulation experiments of the proposed algorithms are presented. © 2008 IEEE  

This paper presents an online highly accurate system for automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) that can be used as a basis for many real-world ITS applications. The system is designed to deal with unclear vehicle plates, variations in weather and lighting conditions, different traffic situations, and high-speed vehicles. This paper addresses various issues by presenting proper hardware platforms along with real-Time, robust, and innovative algorithms. We have collected huge and highly inclusive data sets of Persian license plates for evaluations, comparisons, and improvement of various involved algorithms. The data sets include images that were captured from crossroads, streets, and... 

Herein, we present a novel, simple, and ultrasensitive electrochemical DNA (E-DNA) sensor based on hollow carbon spheres (HCS) decorated with polyaniline (PANI). A thiolated 21-mer oligonucleotide, characteristic of HBV DNA, is immobilized via electrodeposited gold nanoparticles on HCS-PANI. Cyclic voltammetry (CV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) are used to characterize the electrochemical properties of the prepared nanocomposite. Scanning electron microscopy is employed to investigate the morphological texture of the fabricated modifier. An enhanced intrinsic signal of PANI is probed to evaluate the biosensing ability of the prepared... 

In this letter, a new approach to perform edge detection is presented using an all-dielectric complimentary metal-oxide-semiconductor-compatible metasurface. Our design is based on the guided-mode resonance, which provides a high quality factor resonance to make the edge detection experimentally realizable. The proposed structure is easy to fabricate, and it can be exploited for detection of edges in two dimensions due to its symmetry. In addition, a tradeoff between gain and the resolution of edge detection is discussed, which can be adjusted using appropriate design parameters. The proposed edge detector potentially can be used in ultrafast analog computing and image processing. ©... 

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are rapidly becoming recognized as a new alternative to traditional energy conversion systems because of their high energy efficiency. From an ecological perspective, this environmentally friendly technology, which produces clean energy, is likely to be implemented more frequently in the future. However, the current SOFC technology still cannot meet the demands of commercial applications due to temperature constraints and high cost. To develop a marketable SOFC, suppliers have tended to reduce the operating temperatures by a few hundred degrees. The overall trend for SOFC materials is to reduce their service temperature of electrolyte. Meanwhile, it is... 

A numerical simulation algorithm based on the finite volume discretisation is presented for analyzing ship motions. The algorithm employs a fractional step method to deal with the coupling between the pressure and velocity fields. The free surface capturing is fulfilled by using a volume of fluid method in which the interface between the liquid (water) and gas (air) phases are computed by solving a scalar transport equation for the volume fraction of the liquid phase. The computed velocity field is employed to evaluate the acting forces and moments on the vessel. Using the strategy of boundary-fitted body-attached mesh and calculating all six degrees-of-freedom of motion in each time step,... 

Numerical simulation of floating or submerged body motions is presented based on a Volume of Fluid (VoF)-fractional step coupling. Solving a scalar transport equation for volume fraction of two phases results in a single continuum with a fluid property jump at the interface. In addition, velocity and pressure fields are coupled using the fractional step method. Based on integration of stresses over a body, acting forces and moments are calculated. Using the strategy of non-orthogonal body-attached mesh and calculation of motions in each time step result in time history of hydrodynamic motions. To verify the accuracy of the numerical procedure in simulation of two-phase flow, sloshing and dam... 

In two phase flow investigation, there is a need for robust methods capable of predicting interfaces, in addition to treating the traditional governing equations of fluid mechanics (Navier-Stokes Eqs.). Such methods in a finite volume approach can be classified into two typical categories called interface tracking and interface capturing methods. According to their abilities, interface capturing methods are of more interest in free surface modeling, especially when complex interface topologies such as wave breaking are included. These methods solve a scalar transport equation in order to find the distribution of two phases all over the computational domain. That is, all properties of the...