Magnetic field data processing methods of the China Seismo-Electromagnetic Satellite

The High Precision Magnetometer(HPM) on board the China Seismo-Electromagnetic Satellite(CSES) allows highly accurate measurement of the geomagnetic field; it includes FGM(Fluxgate Magnetometer) and CDSM(Coupled Dark State Magnetometer)probes. This article introduces the main processing method, algorithm, and processing procedure of the HPM data. First, the FGM and CDSM probes are calibrated according to ground sensor data. Then the FGM linear parameters can be corrected in orbit, by applying the absolute vector magnetic field correction algorithm from CDSM data. At the same time, the magnetic interference of the satellite is eliminated according to ground-satellite magnetic test results. Finally, according to the characteristics of the magnetic field direction in the low latitude region, the transformation matrix between FGM probe and star sensor is calibrated in orbit to determine the correct direction of the magnetic field. Comparing the magnetic field data of CSES and SWARM satellites in five continuous geomagnetic quiet days, the difference in measurements of the vector magnetic field is about 10 nT, which is within the uncertainty interval of geomagnetic disturbance.

Tbl3 encodes a WD40 nucleolar protein with regulatory roles in ribosome biogenesis

AIM: To investigate the subcellular localization and the function of mouse transducin β-like 3(Tbl3).METHODS: The coding sequence of mouse Tbl3 was cloned from the c DNAs of a promyelocyte cell line by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Fusion constructs of Tbl3 and enhanced green fluorescent protein(EGFP) were transfected into fibroblasts and examined by fluorescence microscopy to reveal the subcellular localization of tbl3. To search for nucleolar targeting sequences, scanning deletions of Tbl3-EGFP were constructed and transfected into fibroblasts. To explore the possible function of Tbl3, small hairpin RNAs(sh RNAs) were used to knock down endogenous Tbl3 in mouse promyelocytes and fibroblasts. The effects of Tbl3 knockdown on ribosomal RNA(r RNAs) synthesis or processing were studied by labeling cells with 5,6-3H-uridine followed by a chase with fresh medium for various periods. Total RNAs were purified from treated cells and subjected to gel electrophoresis and Northern analysis. Ribosome profiling by sucrose gradient centrifugation was used to compare the amounts of 40 S and 60 S ribosome subunits as well as the 80 S monosome. The impact of Tbl3 knockdown on cell growth and proliferation was examined by growth curves and colony assays.RESULTS: The largest open reading frame of mouse Tbl3 encodes a protein of 801 amino acids(AA) with an apparent molecular weight of 89-90 kilodalton. It contains thirteen WD40 repeats(an ancient protein-protein interaction motif) and a carboxyl terminus that is highly homologous to the corresponding region of the yeast nucleolar protein, utp13. Virtually nothing is known about the biological function of Tbl3. All cell lines surveyed expressed Tbl3 and the level of expression correlated roughly with cell proliferation and/or biosynthetic activity. Using Tbl3-EGFP fusion constructs we obtained the first direct evidence that Tbl3 is targeted to the nucleoli in mammalian cells. However, no previously described nucleolar targeting sequences were found in Tbl3, suggesting that the WD40 motif and/or other topological features are responsible for nucleolar targeting. Partial knockdown(by 50%-70%) of mouse Tbl3 by shR NA had no discernable effects on the processing of the 47 S pre-ribosomal RNA(pre-r RNA) or the steady-state levels of the mature 28 S, 18 S and 5.8S r RNAs but consistently increased the expression level of the 47 S pre-rR NA by two to four folds. The results of the current study corroborated the previous finding that there was no detectable rR NA processing defects in zebra fish embryos with homozygous deletions of zebra fish Tbl3. As ribosome production consumes the bulk of cellular energy and biosynthetic precursors, dysregulation of pre-rR NA synthesis can have negative effects on cell growth, proliferation and differentiation. Indeed, partial knockdown of Tbl3 in promyelocytes severely impaired their proliferation. The inhibitory effect of Tbl3 knockdown was also observed in fibroblasts, resulting in an 80% reduction in colony formation. Taken together, these results indicate that Tbl3 is a newly recognized nucleolar protein with regulatory roles at very early stages of ribosome biogenesis, perhaps at the level of rR NA gene transcription. CONCLUSION: Tbl3 is a newly recognized nucleolar protein with important regulatory roles in ribosome biogenesis.

Water temperature governs organophosphate ester dynamics in the aquatic food chain of Poyang Lake

Organophosphate esters(OPEs)are increasingly recognized as pervasive environmental contaminants,primarily from their extensive application in flame retardants and plasticizers.Despite their widespread presence,the intricacies of OPE bioaccumulation within aquatic ecosystems remain poorly understood,particularly the environmental determinants influencing their distribution and the bioaccumulation dynamics across aquatic food chains.Here we show that water temperature plays a crucial role in modulating the dispersion of OPE in the aquatic environment of Poyang Lake.We quantified OPE concentrations across various matrices,uncovering levels ranging from 0.198 to 912.622 ng L^(-1) in water,0.013e493.36 ng per g dry weight(dw)in sediment,0.026e41.92 ng per g wet weight(ww)in plankton,0.13e2100.72 ng per g dw in benthic invertebrates,and 0.31e3956.49 ng per g dw in wild fish,highlighting a pronounced bioaccumulation gradient.Notably,the intestines emerged as the principal site for OPE absorption,displaying the highest concentrations among the seven tissues examined.Among the various OPEs,tris(chloroethyl)phosphate was distinguished by its significant bioaccumulation potential within the aquatic food web,suggesting a need for heightened scrutiny.The propensity for OPE accumulation was markedly higher in benthic invertebrates than wild fish,indicating a differential vulnerability within aquatic biota.This study lays a foundational basis for the risk assessment of OPEs as emerging contaminants and underscores the imperative to prioritize the examination of bioaccumulation effects,particularly in benthic invertebrates,to inform future environmental safeguarding strategies.

Linear group delay spectral interferometry for full-range precision absolute length metrology

The optical frequency comb serves as a powerful tool for distance measurement by integrating numerous stable optical modes into interferometric measurements,enabling unprecedented absolute measurement precision.Nonetheless,due to the periodicity of its pulse train,the comb suffers from measurement dead zones and ambiguities,thereby impeding its practical applications.Here,we present a linear group delay spectral interferometer for achieving precise full-range distance measurements.By employing a carefully designed linear group delay(LGD)device for phase modulation of the comb modes,interference can occur and be easily measured at any position.Our approach effectively eliminates the dead zones and ambiguities in comb-based ranging,without the need for cumbersome auxiliary scanning reference devices or reliance on complex high-repetition-rate combs or high-resolution spectrometers.We conducted length metrology experiments using a mode-locked comb referenced to a rubidium clock,achieving a large nonambiguity range up to 0.3 m,covering the entire measurement period.The maximum deviation compared to a laser interferometer was less than 1.5μm,and the minimum Allan deviation during long-term measurements reached 5.47 nm at a 500 s averaging time.The approach ensures high accuracy while maintaining a simple structure,without relying on complex external devices,thereby propelling the practical implementation of comb-based length metrology.

Spectral-interferometry-based diff-iteration for high-precision micro-dispersion measurement

Precise measurement of micro-dispersion for optical devices(optical fiber,lenses,etc.)holds paramount significance across domains such as optical fiber communication and dispersion interference ranging.However,due to its complex system,complicated process,and low reliability,the traditional dispersion measurement methods(interference,phase shift,or time delay methods)are not suitable for the accurate measurement of micro-dispersion in a wide spectral range.Here,we propose a spectral-interferometry-based diff-iteration(SiDi)method for achieving accurate wide-band micro-dispersion measurements.Using an optical frequency comb,based on the phase demodulation of the dispersion interference spectrum,we employ the carefully designed SiDi method to solve the dispersion curve at any position and any order.Our approach is proficient in precisely measuring micro-dispersion across a broadband spectrum,without the need for cumbersome wavelength scanning processes or reliance on complex high-repetition-rate combs,while enabling adjustable resolution.The efficacy of the proposed method is validated through simulations and experiments.We employed a chip-scaled soliton microcomb(SMC)to compute the dispersion curves of a 14 m single-mode fiber(SMF)and a 0.05 m glass.Compared to a laser interferometer or the theoretical value given by manufacturers,the average relative error of refractive index measurement for single-mode fiber(SMF)reaches 2.8×10^(-6) and for glass reaches 3.8×10^(-6).The approach ensures high precision,while maintaining a simple system structure,with realizing adjustable resolution,thereby propelling the practical implementation of precise measurement and control-dispersion.

miR172-AP2模块调控植物生长发育及逆境响应的研究进展

MicroRNA(miRNA)是一类具有调控能力的非编码小分子RNA,通过与靶基因mRNA特异或非特异性结合,诱导靶基因mRNA降解或抑制其翻译,从而调控植物的生长发育。其中,miR172的靶基因AP2所编码的转录因子为植物所特有,miR172在转录后或翻译水平对AP2进行表达调控,进而调控植物的花发育、时序转换、小穗形态、块茎和果实发育、结瘤(豆科)以及逆境响应等过程。该文综述了近年来miR172-AP2模块在植物生长发育调控方面的最新研究进展。

Long-distance ranging with high precision using a soliton microcomb

Laser-based light detection and ranging(lidar)plays a significant role in both scientific and industrial areas.However,it is difficult for existing lidars to achieve high speed,high precision,and long distance simultaneously.Here,we demonstrate a high-performance lidar based on a chip-scaled soliton microcomb(SMC)that can realize all three specialties simultaneously.Aided by the excellent properties of ultrahigh repetition rate and the smooth envelope of the SMC,traditional optical frequency comb(OFC)-based dispersive interferometry is heavily improved and the measuring dead zone induced by the mismatch between the repetition rate of the OFC and resolution of the optical spectrum analyzer is totally eliminated.Combined with an auxiliary dual-frequency phase-modulated laser range finder,the none-dead-zone measurable range ambiguity is extended up to 1500 m.The proposed SMC lidar is experimentally implemented in both indoor and outdoor environment.In the outdoor baseline field,real-time,high-speed(up to 35 k Hz)measurement of a long distance of^1179 m is achieved with a minimum Allan deviation of 5.6μm at an average time of 0.2 ms(27 nm at an average time of 1.8 s after high-pass filtering).The present SMC lidar approaches a compact,fast,high-precision,and none-dead zone long-distance ranging system,aimed at emerging applications of frontier basic scientific research and advances in industrial manufacturing.

Phase modulation polarization encoding module applied to one-to-many QKD network based on wavelength division multiplexing

The quantum key distribution(QKD)network is a promising solution for secure communications.In this paper,we proposed a polarization-independent phase-modulated polarization encoding module,and it can be combined with a dense wavelength division multiplexer(DWDM)to achieve multi-user QKD.We experimentally test the encoding module with a repetition rate of 62.5 MHz,and its average quantum bit error rate(QBER)is as low as 0.4%.Finally,we implement a principle verification test for simultaneous QKD for 1 to 2 users in 100 min,and the average QBER of two users under the transmission distance of 1 km and 5 km is kept below 0.8%.Due to the use of polarization encoding,the module can also realize scalable network architecture in free-space QKD systems in the future.