We show that by applying accidental degeneracy, we can obtain a triply-degenerate state at the zone center in the band diagram of two dimensional (2D) photonic crystal. The dispersion near the zone center comprises two linear bands and an additional flat band crossing at the same frequency. If this triply-degenerate state is formed by the degeneracy of monopole and dipole excitations, we show t...

It is shown that for any meromorphic function f the Julia set J(f) has constant local upper and lower box dimensions, d(J(f)) and d(J(f)) respectively, near all points of J(f) with at most two exceptions. Further, the packing dimension of the Julia set is equal to d(J(f)). Using this result it is shown that, for any transcendental entire function f in the class B (that is, the class of function...

This article describes an algorithm for defining the precise, objective, repeatable and unambiguous segmentation of cells in images of the corneal endothelium. This issue is important for clinical purposes, because the quality of the grid cells is assessed on the basis of segmentation. Other solutions, including commercial software, do not always mark cell boundaries along lines of lowest brigh...

The biological activity of the synthetic gibberellin agonist AC-94,377 (1-[3-chlorophthalimido]-cyclohexanecarboxamide) in certain plants is strictly dependent on the site of application. Root application of AC-94,377 at concentrations greater than or equal to 1 micromolar to seedlings of dwarf corn (Zea mays L. var d(5)), dwarf rice (Oryza sativa L. cv Tan-ginbozu), and sunflower (Helianthus a...

BACKGROUND The ear is composed of elastic cartilage as its framework, and is covered with a thin layer of skin. Auricular reconstruction using autogenous cartilage in microtia patients requires delicacy. This paper reports clinical experiences related to elevation of reconstructed ear in the last 11 years. METHODS This study was based on 68 congenital microtia patients who underwent auricular...