The “measurability” of the non-minimal coupling is discussed by considering the correction to the Newtonian static potential in the semi-classical approach. The coefficient of the “gravitational Darwin term” (GDT) gets redefined by the non-minimal torsion scalar couplings. Based on a similar analysis of the GDT in the effective field theory approach to non-minimal scalar we conclude that for re...

The application of the seismic reflection method is often limited in complex terrain areas. The problem is the incorrect correction of time-shifts caused by topography. To apply normal moveout (NMO) correction to reflection data correctly, static corrections are necessary to be applied in advance for the compensation of the time distortions of topography and the time-delays from near-surface we...

Real-time single frequency precise point positioning (PPP) is a promising technique for high-precision navigation with sub-meter or even centimeter-level accuracy because of its convenience and low cost. The navigation performance of single frequency PPP heavily depends on the real-time availability and quality of correction products for satellite orbits and satellite clocks. Satellite-based au...

Computer vision is a powerful tool for intelligent sensor development. However, noise in CCD cameras leads to significant radiometric distortions. Therefore, radiometric image correction is a critical operation, specially when physics-based models are applied for image processing, as is the case in many industrial applications. All known radiometric correction methods assume that noise characte...

Author Information Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. During the 20th century, limb-deformity correction was performed using the “eyeball” technique. Such “ballpark” estimates are no longer acceptable in the 21st century. Limb deformities can be classified according to cause (congenital, developmental, posttraumatic), location (bone or joint contracture, extra-or intraarticular), geometry (angulation,...

With large-scale Monte Carlo simulations, we investigate the two-dimensional dynamic XY and fully frustrated XY models. Dynamic relaxation starting from a disordered or an ordered state is carefully analyzed. It is confirmed that there is a logarithmic correction to scaling for a disordered start, but a power-law correction for an ordered start. Rather accurate values of the static exponent eta...

For projector-based augmented reality systems, geometric correction is a crucial function. There have been many researches on the geometric correction in the literature. However, most of them focused only on static projection surfaces and could not give us a solution for dynamic surfaces (with varying geometry in time). In this paper, we aim at providing a simple and robust framework for projec...

We investigate the influence of local-field effects on the electromagnetic response of a collection of dipoles. We derive the local-field corrected static polarizability for a collection of dipoles in the case of a scatterer with uniform depolarization. We then use this correction within the discrete dipole approximation to study the scattering of an electromagnetic wave by a spherical particle...