For any open, connected and bounded set Ω ⊆ C m , let A be a natural function algebra consisting of functions holomorphic on Ω. Let M be a Hilbert module over the algebra A and M0 ⊆ M be the submodule of functions vanishing to order k on a hypersurface Z ⊆ Ω. Recently the authors have obtained an explicit complete set of unitary invariants for the quotient module Q = M ⊖ M0 in the case of k = 2...

For any open, connected and bounded set Ω ⊆ C m , let A be a natural function algebra consisting of functions holomorphic on Ω. Let M be a Hilbert module over the algebra A and M0 ⊆ M be the submodule of functions vanishing to order k on a hypersurface Z ⊆ Ω. Recently the authors have obtained an explicit complete set of unitary invariants for the quotient module Q = M ⊖ M0 in the case of k = 2...

We fabricated an asymmetric long-period grating (LPG) by periodically tapering a section of standard single-mode fiber using a resistive filament heating. The LPG exhibits large peak transmission attenuation of -30.31 dB with only 22 periods in a 1.0 cm long optical fiber and possesses unique characteristics for sensing applications. The bending and strain sensitivities are 1.74 nm m and 1.11 p...

This paper reports the improvement in the sensing performance of nanocrystalline SnO(2)-based liquid petroleum gas (LPG) sensors by doping with fluorine (F). Un-doped and F-doped tin oxide films were prepared on glass substrates by the dip-coating technique using a layer-by-layer deposition cycle (alternating between dip-coating a thin layer followed by a drying in air after each new layer). Th...

ZnO nanorods (diameters∼25 nmand lengths∼145-150 nm) were synthesized by using a simple solochemical method and their LPG sensing properties were investigated. The ZnO nanorods exhibited outstanding gas sensingcharacteristics such as, higher gas response (∼502 to 50ppm LPG at 300 ◦C), extremely rapid response(∼6-7 s), fast recovery (∼6–7 s), excellent reproducibility, good sensing selectivity a...

An in vitro culture system of bovine vaginal epithelial cells (BVECs) was developed to study the cytopathogenic effects of Tritrichomonas foetus and the role of lipophosphoglycan (LPG)-like cell surface glycoconjugates in adhesion of parasites to host cells. Exposure of BVEC monolayers to T. foetus resulted in extensive damage of monolayers. Host cell disruption was measured quantitatively by a...

The aim of this experimental work was to achieve improvement the thermal efficiency of LPG stove and to save fuel. Due to the shortage of petroleum resources and its high prices, it is the duty of each and every person to save it. Most of the families in rural areas use wood or cow-dung for cooking purposes but it is not possible in urban areas. In urban areas, 90% houses consume LPG, as its us...

Background Implementing efficient stoves and clean fuels in low and middle-income countries are critical for improving health of poor women and children and improve the environment. Cleaner biomass stoves, however, perform poorly against the World Health Organization's indoor air quality guidelines. This has shifted the focus to systematic dissemination and implementation of cleaner cooking sys...

Participants (230) from Germany and 20 laboratories in 11 European countries took part in a newly designed cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) survey distributed by INSTAND. Conventional proficiency testing for albumin, IgG, IgA, and IgM in CSF and serum, for total protein in CSF, and for oligoclonal IgG in CSF and serum was combined with evaluation and interpretation of CSF/serum quotients in quotient d...