Many routing problems in parallel processing such as concentration and permutation problems can be cast as sorting problems. In this paper we consider the problem of sorting on a new model, called an adaptive sorting network. We show that any sequence of n bits can be sorted on this model in O(lg n) bit-level delay using O(n) constant fanin gates. This improves the cost complexity of Batcher’s ...

One of the most common molds that infects the seeds of small cereals worldwide, such as wheat, is Fusarium Head Blight (FHB). The mycotoxin, deoxynivalenol (also known as DON or vomitoxin) is often produced by this mold, which, upon ingestion, causes health problems to not only livestock (especially non-ruminants), but to humans as well. In the United States, the FDA has established advisory le...

Lithium-bearing polymetallic pegmatite ores are an important raw material for lithium extraction. They contain not only but also other associated elements such as beryllium, tantalum, and niobium, with great recovery values. It is therefore often called lithium-bearing ore (LPPO). The utilization of Be-bearing minerals in LPPOs have yet to be further studied. This paper briefly expounds the geo...

Flow cytometric cell sorting of biological specimens has become prevalent in basic and clinical research laboratories. These specimens may contain known or unknown infectious agents, necessitating precautions to protect instrument operators and the environment from biohazards arising from the use of sorters. To this end the International Society of Analytical Cytology (ISAC) was proactive in es...

Multi-plane light converters (MPLCs) are an emerging class of optical devices capable converting a set input spatial modes to new target output modes. This operation represents linear transformation—a much sought after capability in photonics. MPLCs have potential applications both the classical and quantum optics domains, fields ranging from communications computing imaging. They consist serie...

Manipulating the physical location of cells is useful both to organize cells in vitro and to separate cells during screening. The quest to manipulate cells on length scales commensurate with their size has led to a host of technologies exploiting optical, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and other phenomena. Researchers interested in organizing cells are gaining the ability to pattern more tha...

The following problem was considered by Mueller [M]: Suppose we have a specialpurpose hardware device that enables us to son p numbers at a time, in time 0 (P). How can a conventional random access machine use such a device to son n numbers, n >p, in better than o(n logn) time? Clearly, it is impossible to hope for better than 0 (n logn/logp) time performance because of the Q(n logn) lower boWl...