J. B. González-Díaz, J. M. García-Martín, A. García-Martín, D. Navas, A. Asenjo, M. Vázquez, M. Hernández-Vélez, and G. Armelles Instituto de Microelectrónica de Madrid (IMM-CNM-CSIC), Isaac Newton 8, Tres Cantos, 28760 Madrid, Spain Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM-CSIC), Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain Department of Materials Science and Enginee...

We demonstrate a type of meta-atom for creating metamaterials with giant nonlinear optical activity but vanishing linear optical activity in a wide frequency range. Such properties are not found in any natural materials, and we call this regime as pure nonlinear optical activity. We further extend our design concept and show that the metamaterial can be tuned dynamically to exhibit either posit...

Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has been proved to be a competitive solution for structural purposes. Extensive research highlighted the benefits of adding fibers on post-cracking strength, reduced crack spacing and width, improved durability, among others. However, these aspects are related serviceability limit states, significant work remains done in terms ultimate state behavior FRC members....

The life cycle of Arabidopsis plants was examined by growing them on a horizontal clinostat. Seeds on agar media were allowed to germinate and seedlings were grown under a simulated microgravity on a horizontal clinostat. Clinorotation (3 rpm) did not appear to interfere with germination of plant seeds and development of cotyledons and leaves. Stress relaxation parameters of the cell wall, the ...

The kinematic flexibility of frog hindlimbs enables multiple locomotor modes within a single species. Prior work has extensively explored maximum performance capacity in frogs; however, the mechanisms by which anurans modulate performance within locomotor modes remain unclear. We explored how Kassina maculata, a species known for both running and jumping abilities, modulates take-off angle from...

In this paper we explore the use of orthogonal functions as generators of representative, compact descriptors of image content. In Image Analysis and Pattern Recognition such descriptors are referred to as image features, and there are some useful properties they should possess such as rotation invariance and the capacity to identify different instances of one class of images. We exemplify our ...

BACKGROUND Reverse sural artery flap has proved to be a good option to reconstruct soft tissue defects of lower limb and foot region. Different studies, however, speak of its use in different areas depending upon the individual experiences. Various modifications of the flap technique have been described in various studies. This study highlights many of the modifications in a single series and t...