A commercial finite-element engineering-analysis code was used to model pulsed-induction (time-domain) sensing of UXO for comparison with measurements made with the Geonics EM61-3D. Late-time decay constants are observed to be independent of shape and orientation in solid nonpermeable (aluminum) objects with the same volume, in agreement with theory, except for flattened objects on end with res...

In this paper we introduce an efficient algorithm for identifying conductive objects using induction data derived from eddy currents. Our method consists of first extracting geometric features from the induction data and then matching them to precomputed data for known objects from a given dictionary. The matching step relies on fundamental properties of conductive polarization tensors and new ...

Since their first demonstration some 25 years ago, thermally poled silica fibers have been used to realize device functions such as electro-optic modulation, switching, polarization-entangled photons, and optical frequency conversion with a number of advantages over bulk free-space components. We have recently developed an innovative induction poling technique that could allow for the developme...

Double-quantum NMR is a useful way to obtain spectra of quadrupolar nuclei ('D, "N, ...) in solids. This allows measurements of the chemical shifts for these nuclear spins. The theory of Hartmann-Hahn cross polarization between I = 1/2 and such S = 1 spins is discussed. Particular attention is drawn to the cross polarization of the double-quantum transition. The thermodynamics and the dynamics ...

Introduction: The human skin is an active medium from the optical point of view. Therefore, the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques employing light are increasing. Current optical techniques are based on the measurement of the intensity of reflected absorbed or backscattered light from or within skin. Studies have shown that biological tissues, and in particular skin, demonstrate polarization...

Macrophages are important in innate and adaptive immunity. Macrophage participation in inflammation or tissue repair is directed by various extracellular signals and mediated by multiple intracellular pathways. Activation of group VIA phospholipase A2 (iPLA2β) causes accumulation of arachidonic acid, lysophospholipids, and eicosanoids that can promote inflammation and pathologic states. We exam...

Assembly of a cytokinetic contractile ring is a form of cell polarization in which the equatorial cell cortex becomes differentiated from the polar regions. Microtubules direct cytokinetic polarization via the central spindle and astral microtubules. The mechanism of central spindle-directed furrow formation is reasonably well understood, but the aster-directed pathway is not. In aster-directed...

Macrophages can acquire a variety of polarization status and functions: classically activated macrophages (M1 macrophages); alternatively activated macrophages (M2 macrophages). However, the molecular basis of the process is still unclear. Here, this study addresses that microRNA-181a (miR-181a) is a key molecule controlling macrophage polarization. We found that miR-181a is overexpressed in M2...

in this article, the second quantization method has been used to investigate some thermodynamic properties of spin-polarized metallic nanowire in the presence of magnetic field at zero temperature. we have been observed that in different magnetic field, the equilibrium energy of system increases as the density increases. the spin-polarization parameter corresponding to the equilibrium state of ...