The FRB-searching Pipeline of the Tianlai Cylinder Pathfinder Array

This paper presents the design,calibration,and survey strategy of the Fast Radio Burst(FRB)digital backend and its real-time data processing pipeline employed in the Tianlai Cylinder Pathfinder Array.The array,consisting of three parallel cylindrical reflectors and equipped with 96 dual-polarization feeds,is a radio interferometer array designed for conducting drift scans of the northern celestial semi-sphere.The FRB digital backend enables the formation of 96 digital beams,effectively covering an area of approximately 40 square degrees with the 3 dB beam.Our pipeline demonstrates the capability to conduct an automatic search of FRBs,detecting at quasi-realtime and classifying FRB candidates automatically.The current FRB searching pipeline has an overall recall rate of88%.During the commissioning phase,we successfully detected signals emitted by four well-known pulsars:PSR B0329+54,B2021+51,B0823+26,and B2020+28.We report the first discovery of an FRB by our array,designated as FRB 20220414A.We also investigate the optimal arrangement for the digitally formed beams to achieve maximum detection rate by numerical simulation.

The electrical design of a membrane antenna for a lunar-based low-frequency radio telescope

Detecting primordial fluctuations from the cosmic dark ages requires extremely large low-frequency radio telescope arrays deployed on the far side of the Moon.The antenna of such an array must be lightweight,easily storable and transportable,deployable on a large scale,durable,and capable of good electrical performance.A membrane antenna is an excellent candidate to meet these criteria.We study the design of a low-frequency membrane antenna for a lunar-based low-frequency(<30 MHz)radio telescope constructed from polyimide film widely used in aerospace applications,owing to its excellent dielectric properties and high stability as a substrate material.We first design and optimize an antenna in free space through dipole deformation and coupling principles,then simulate an antenna on the lunar surface with a simple lunar soil model,yielding an efficiency greater than 90%in the range of 12-19 MHz and greater than 10%in the range of 5-35 MHz.The antenna inherits the omni-directional radiation pattern of a simple dipole antenna in the 5-30 MHz frequency band,giving a large field of view and allowing detection of the 21 cm global signal when used alone.A demonstration prototype is constructed,and its measured electrical property is found to be consistent with simulated results using|S11|measurements.This membrane antenna can potentially fulfill the requirements of a lunar low-frequency array,establishing a solid technical foundation for future large-scale arrays for exploring the cosmic dark ages.

A Simulation of Calibration and Map-making Errors of the Tianlai Cylinder Pathfinder Array

The Tianlai cylinder array is a pathfinder for developing and testing 21 cm intensity mapping techniques.In this paper,we use numerical simulation to assess how its measurement is affected by thermal noise and the errors in calibration and map-making process,and the error in the sky map reconstructed from a drift scan survey.Here we consider only the single frequency,unpolarized case.The beam is modeled by fitting to the electromagnetic simulation of the antenna,and the variations of the complex gains of the array elements are modeled by Gaussian processes.Mock visibility data are generated and run through our data processing pipeline.We find that the accuracy of the current calibration is limited primarily by the absolute calibration,where the error comes mainly from the approximation of a single dominating point source.We then studied the m-mode map-making with the help of Moore-Penrose inverse.We find that discarding modes with singular values smaller than a threshold could generate visible artifacts in the map.The impacts of the residue variation of the complex gain and thermal noise are also investigated.The thermal noise in the map varies with latitude,being minimum at the latitude passing through the zenith of the telescope.The angular power spectrum of the reconstructed map show that the current Tianlai cylinder pathfinder,which has a shorter maximum baseline length in the North-South direction,can measure modes up to l■2πb_(NS)/λ~200 very well,but would lose a significant fraction of higher angular modes when noise is present.These results help us to identify the main limiting factors in our current array configuration and data analysis procedure,and suggest that the performance can be improved by reconfiguration of the array feed positions.

Polarization Raman spectra of graphene nanoribbons

The on-surface synthesis method allows the fabrication of atomically precise narrow graphene nanoribbons(GNRs),which bears great potential in electronic applications.Here,we synthesize armchair graphene nanoribbons(AGNRs)and chevron-type graphene nanoribbons(CGNRs)array on a vicinal Au(111112)surface using 10,10′-dibromo-9,9′-bianthracene(DBBA)and 6,12-dibromochrysene(DBCh)as precursors,respectively.This process creates spatially wellaligned GNRs,as characterized by scanning tunneling microscopy.AGNRs show strong Raman linear polarizability for application in optical modulation devices.Different from the distinct polarization of AGNRs,only weak polarization exists in CGNRs polarized Raman spectrum,which suggests that the presence of the zigzag boundary in the nanoribbon attenuates the polarization rate as an important factor affecting the polarization.We analyze the Raman activation mode of CGNRs using the peak polarization to expand the application of the polarization Raman spectroscopy in nanoarray analysis.

Effects of Jisuikang on hemorheology and inflammatory factors in rats following spinal cord injury

BACKGROUND： Trauma can damage the spinal cord or cauda equina to different degrees. Previous studies have verified that traditional Chinese medicine has effects on spinal cord injury via a variety of pathways. OBJECTIVE： To observe changes in hemorheology and inflammatory factors in spinal cord injury rats following treatment with the Chinese medicine Jisuikang, to verify the dose-dependent effect of Jisuikang, and to compare its effects with the effects of prednisone. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： A randomized study was performed at the Research Institute of Orthopedics, and Experimental Center of First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China from September 2007 to March 2008. MATERIALS： Jisuikang powdered extract, composed of milkvetch root （30 g）, Chinese angelica （12 g）, red peony root （12 g）, earthworm （10 g）, szechwan lovage rhizome （10 g）, peach seed （10 g） and safflower （10 g） was provided by the Experimental Center, First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese medicine. Each gram of powdered extract was equivalent to 6.47 g crude drug. METHODS： A total of 72 Sprague Dawley rats were randomly assigned into 6 groups （n = 12）. Rat models of spinal cord injury were established using the occlusion method. Rats in the model group were treated with distilled water. Rats in the 25 g/kg, 12.5 g/kg, and 6.25 g/kg Jisuikang groups were given 25 g＆g, 12.5 g/kg, or 6.25 g/kg Jisuikang by gavage, for 14 days. Rats in the prednisone group received 0.06 g/kg prednisone by gavage, for 7 days. Rats in the normal group were given the same volume of distilled water. The volume of administration was 15 mL/kg. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Rat serum interleukin-10, tumor necrosis factor- α （TNF-α ）, nitric oxide, nitric oxide synthase levels, malondialdehyde content, superoxide dismutase activity and whole blood viscosity were measured in each group. Spinal cord around the site of the model was collected. Half the spinal cord was used for histopathologic examination. The other half was used for measurement of nitric oxide and NOS levels, malondialdehyde contents, and superoxide dismutase activity. RESULTS： Superoxide dismutase activity was higher in the 25 g/kg Jisuikang group than in the model group Malondialdehyde contents, nitric oxide and NOS levels were lower in the 25 g/kg and 12.5 g/kg Jisuikang groups compared with the model group. Whole blood viscosity was lower in the 25 g/kg and 12.5 g/kg Jisuikang groups compared with the model group （P 〈 0.05-0.01）. Serum TNF- α content was lower in each Jisuikang group compared with the model group （P 〈 0.05-0.01）. Serum interleukin-10 levels were greater in the prednisone group and each Jisuikang group compared with the model group （P 〈 0.01）. Mild hemorrhage and necrosis in the rat spinal cord, and unclear neural cell swelling were seen in the 25 g/kg Jisuikang group： Severe hemorrhage and necrosis in the rat spinal cord, and distinct neural cell swelling were seen in the 12.5 g/kg Jisuikang group. Edema in the white matter was found in the 6.25 g/kg Jisuikang group. Pathological changes in the prednisone group were identical to the 25 g/kg and 12.5 g/kg Jisuikang groups. CONCLUSION： Jisuikang inhibits nitric oxide synthase expression, reduces nitric oxide and TNF-α levels decreases malondialdehyde content, increases interleukin-10 levels and superoxide dismutase activity, improves indices of hemorheology, and prevents secondary changes in spinal cord injury, resulting in relieving pathological changes in spinal cord tissue. The outcome was significant in the 25 g/kg Jisuikang group compared with the 12.5 g/kg Jisuikang group.

Rational design of Aspergillus flavus A5p1-immobilized cell system to enhance the decolorization of reactive blue 4(RB4)

Anthraquinone dyes are a class of typical carcinogenic and hard-biodegradable organic pollutants.This study aimed to enhance the decolorization of anthraquinone dye by rationally designing an expected immobilized system.Reactive blue 4(RB4) was used as a substrate model and a previous isolated dyedegrading strain Aspergillus flavus A5pl was purposefully immobilized.Considering the effects of cell attachment and mass transfer,the polyurethane foam(PUF) with open pore structure was selected as the immobilization carrier.Results showed that the RB4 decolorization efficiency was significant enhanced after immobilization.Compared to the free mycelium system,the decolorization time of200 mg·L^(-1)RB4 was shortened from 48 h to 28 h by the PUF-immobilized cell system.Moreover,the PUF-immobilized system could tolerate RB4 up to 2000 mg-L^(-1).In the packed bed bioreactor(PBBR),an average decolorization efficiency of 93.3% could be maintained by the PUF-immobilized system for26 days.The decolorization process of RB4 was well described by the logistic equation and the degradation pathway was discussed.It was found that the higher specific growth rate of the PUF-immobilized cells was one of reasons for the enhanced decolorization.The good performance of the PUFimmobilized cell system would make it have potential application value for RB4 bioremediation.

The Electromagnetic Characteristics of the Tianlai Cylindrical Pathfinder Array

A great challenge for 21 cm intensity mapping experiments is the strong foreground radiation which is orders of magnitude brighter than the 21 cm signal.Removal of the foreground takes advantage of the fact that its frequency spectrum is smooth while the redshifted 21 cm signal spectrum is stochastic.However,a complication is the nonsmoothness of the instrument response.This paper describes the electromagnetic simulation of the Tianlai cylinder array,a pathfinder for 21 cm intensity mapping experiments.Due to the vast scales involved,a direct simulation requires a large amount of computing resources.We have made the simulation practical by using a combination of methods:first simulate a single feed,then an array of feed units,finally with the feed array and a cylindrical reflector together,obtain the response for a single cylinder.We studied its radiation pattern,bandpass response and the effects of mutual coupling between feed units,and compared the results with observation.Many features seen in the measurement result are reproduced well in the simulation,especially the oscillatory features which are associated with the standing waves on the reflector.The mutual coupling between feed units is quantified with Sparameters,which decrease as the distance between the two feeds increases.Based on the simulated S-parameters,we estimate the correlated noise which has been seen in the visibility data,and the results show very good agreement with the data in both magnitude and frequency structures.These results provide useful insights on the problem of 21 cm signal extraction for real instruments.

A Fast Radio Burst Backend for the Tianlai Dish Pathfinder Array

The Tianlai Dish Pathfinder Array is a radio interferometer array consisting of 16 six-meter dish antennas.The original digital backend integration time is at the seconds level,designed for H I intensity mapping experiment.A new digital backend with millisecond response is added to enable it to search for fast radio burst during its observations.The design and calibration of this backend,and the real time search pipeline for it are described in this paper.It is capable of forming 16 digital beams for each linear polarization,covering an area of 19.6 square degrees.The search pipeline is capable of searching for,recording and classifying FRBs automatically in real time.In commissioning,we succeeded in capturing the signal pulses from the pulsars PSR B0329+54 and B2021+51.

Effect of enzymatic extraction conditions on the yield and the polymerization degree of procyanidins

Grape seeds are rich sources of procyanidin(PCs)known for potential health benefi ts.In this study,PCs were extracted from defatted grape seeds by enzymatic method in which pectinase and cellulase were used.The enzyme extraction process was further optimized by single factor experiment and response surface methodology.The optimal conditions were as follows:ethanol concentration of 70%,extraction time of 70 min,extraction temperature of 35℃,liquid/solid ratio of 103:1(mL/g),pectinase/cellulase ratio of 1:1,enzyme/solid ratio of 1:314 w/w.Under the above conditions,the extraction yields and mean degree of polymerisation(mDP)of PCs reached 47.18 mg/g dry material weight and 11.2,respectively.Compared with other extraction methods,enzyme extraction can obtain PCs with higher yield and lower mDP.According to the antioxidant activity test,PCs extracts with lower mDP showed better ability to clear 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical(DPPH).Enzymatic extraction was an effi cient method to obtain oligomeric procyanidin which has stronger antioxidant activity.

Mode-insensitive and mode-selective optical switch based on asymmetric Y-junctions and MMI couplers

Driven by the large volume demands of data in transmission systems,the number of spatial modes supported by mode-division multiplexing(MDM)systems is being increased to take full advantage of the parallelism of the signals in different spatial modes.As a key element for photonic integrated circuits,the multimode waveguide optical switch(MWOS)is playing an important role for data exchange and signal switching.However,the function of the traditional MWOS is simple,which could only implement the mode-insensitive or mode-selective switching function;it is also difficult to scale to accommodate more spatial modes because of the limitation of the device structure.Therefore,it is still challenging to realize a multifunctional and scalable MWOS that could support multiple modes with low power consumption and high flexibility.Here,we propose and experimentally demonstrate a multifunctional MWOS based on asymmetric Y-junctions and multimode interference(MMI)couplers fabricated on a polymer waveguide platform.Both mode-insensitive and mode-selective switching functions can be achieved via selectively heating different electrode heaters.The fabricated device with the total length of∼0.8 cmshows an insertion loss of less than 12.1 dB,and an extinction ratio of larger than 8.4 dB with a power consumption of∼32 mW for both mode-insensitive and mode-selective switching functions,at 1550 nm wavelength.The proposed MWOS can also be scaled to accommodate more spatial modes flexibly and easily,which can serve as an important building block for MDM systems.

响应面法优化西兰花种子萝卜硫素前体脂质体的制备工艺

将萝卜硫素制成前体脂质体以提高萝卜硫素的稳定性,改善其水溶性和生物利用度。以包封率和粒径为指标,分别考察了载体材料、表面活性剂种类和用量及脂药比的影响,响应面法优化得前体脂质体的最优处方。通过常温稳定性实验考察了脂质体和前体脂质体的稳定性。结果表明,最优处方为脂药比为6.5:1,NaCl与萝卜硫素质量比为105:1,泊洛沙姆-188与药物质量比为1.5:1。得最大平均包封率为77.43%,平均粒径为160.5 nm。稳定性实验表明,以药物保留率为指标时,脂质体与前体脂质体在60天内稳定性好且萝卜硫素的保留率高。以包封率为指标时,脂质体混悬液产生沉淀,包封率降低,前体脂质体在60天内包封率无明显降低。前体脂质体可解决萝卜硫素的氧化变质和脂质体因沉淀、絮凝等原因而造成的包封率降低。前体脂质体包封率高,制备简单,不仅提高了萝卜硫素的稳定性,且可提高萝卜硫素的水溶性,应用前景广阔。

SEMI ON-LINE SCHEDULING PROBLEM FOR MAXIMIZING THE MINIMUM MACHINE COMPLETION TIME ON TWO UNIFORM MACHINES

Ia this paper, we consider a semi on-line version on two uniform machines Mi, i = 1, 2, where the processing time of the largest job is known in advance. A speed si（s1 = 1, 1 ≤s2 = s） is associated with machine Mi. Our goal is to maximize the Cmin. We give a Cmin 2 algorithm and prove its competitive ratio is at most 2s＋1/s＋1 We also claim the Cmin 2 algorithm is tight and the gap between the competitive ratio of Cmin2 algorithm and the optimal value is not greater than 0.555. It is obvious that our result coincides with that given by He for s =1.

The Tianlai Cylinder Pathfinder array: System functions and basic performance analysis

The Tianlai Cylinder Pathfinder is a radio interferometer array designed to test techniques for 21 cm intensity mapping in the post-reionization Universe,with the ultimate aim of mapping the large scale structure and measuring cosmological parameters such as the dark energy equation of state.Each of its three parallel cylinder reflectors is oriented in the north-south direction,and the array has a large field of view.As the Earth rotates,the northern sky is observed by drift scanning.The array is located in Hongliuxia,a radio-quiet site in Xinjiang,and saw its first light in September 2016.In this first data analysis paper for the Tianlai cylinder array,we discuss the sub-system qualification tests,and present basic system performance obtained from preliminary analysis of the commissioning observations during 2016-2018.We show typical interferometric visibility data,from which we derive the actual beam profile in the east-west direction and the frequency band-pass response.We describe also the calibration process to determine the complex gains for the array elements,either using bright astronomical point sources,or an artificial on site calibrator source,and discuss the instrument response stability,crucial for transit interferometry.Based on this analysis,we find a system temperature of about 90 K,and we also estimate the sensitivity of the array.

Improved Spallation Resistance of the Oxide Scale by Hf/Y Co-doping in Ni-Based Superalloy at High Temperature

Ni-based superalloys added with comparably higher concentrations of single-doped Hf and co-doped Hf/Y are prepared by vacuum induction melting(VIM).The oxidation properties up to 300 h at 900℃,1000℃,and 1100℃ are investigated.The undoped alloy exhibited a minimum oxidation rate at 900℃ and 1000℃.The co-doped alloy showed a higher oxidation rate;however,it possesses better scale adhesion,and no spallation occurs.Hf-doped alloy showed a lower oxidation rate and better scale adhesion at 900℃ and 1000℃,but exhibited a shorter lifetime at 1100℃.The spallation of the Hf-doped alloy is attributed to the precipitation of the HfO2 in and beneath the oxide scale.The spallation in the undoped alloy is accredited to the thermal expansion mismatch between the growing oxide scale and superalloy substrate.Incorporating two reactive elements(REs)in alloy minimized the precipitation of RE oxide in the oxide scale,diminished internal oxidation in the alloy,and decreased oxide scale spallation.

MN-SLA： A Modular Networking SLA Framework for Cloud Management System

With the proliferation of cloud services and development of fine-grained virtualization techniques, the Cloud Management System （CMS） is required to manage multiple resources efficiently for the large-scale, highdensity computing units. Specifically, providing guaranteed networking Service Level Agreement （SLA） has become a challenge. This paper proposes MN-SLA （Modular Networking SLA）, a framework to provide networking SLA and to enable its seamless integration with existing CMSes. Targeting at a modular, general, robust, and efficient design, MN-SLA abstracts general interacting Application Programming Interfaces （APIs） between CMS and SLA subsystem, and it is able to accomplish the integration with minor modifications to CMS. The evaluations based on large scale simulation show that the proposed networking SLA scheduling is promising in terms of resource utilization, being able to accommodate at least 1.4x the number of instances of its competitors.

Technology Development Analysis on Low Carbon for Power of Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicle

Commercial vehicle industry worldwide is facing challenges from environmental pressures,stringent limits of CO_(2) emission,governmental regulations as well as ever-increased customer demands.This paper analyzes the above-mentioned challenges,especially in China,including the potential improvement to increase the brake thermal efficiency(BTE),with five levels of BTE proposed,ranging from current 45 to 60%in future,corresponding to China fuel consumption regulation(CFCR)in different phases.The authors also proposed the technology roadmaps to meet the upcoming CFCR3 and CFCR4;finally,the authors draw the conclusions to conform with ever-stringent regulation in China.

Energy band engineering via“Bite”defect located on N=8 armchair graphene nanoribbons

Graphene nanoribbons(GNRs)not only share many superlative properties of graphene but also display an exceptional degree of tunability of their electronic properties.The bandgaps of GNRs depend greatly on their widths,edges,etc.Herein,we report the synthesis path and the physical properties of atomic accuracy staggered narrow N=8 armchair graphene nanoribbons(sn-8AGNR)with alternating"Bite"defects on the opposite side.The intermediate structures in the surface physicochemical reactions from the precursors to the sn-8AGNR are characterized by scanning tunneling microscopy.The electronic properties of the sn-8AGNR are characterized by scanning tunneling spectroscopies and 6//6V mappings.Compared with the perfect N=8 armchair graphene nanoribbons(8AGNR),the sn-8AGNR has a larger bandgap,indicating that the liB\Xen edges can effectively regulate the electronic structures of GNRs.

Chiral structures of 6,12-dibromochrysene on Au(111)and Cu(111)surfaces

Nanoscale low-dimensional chiral architectures are increasingly receiving scientific interest,because of their potential applications in many fields such as chiral recognition,separation and transformation.Using 6,12-dibromochrysene(DBCh),we successfully constructed and characterized the large-area two-dimensional chiral networks on Au(111)and one-dimensional metal-liganded chiral chains on Cu(111)respectively.The reasons and processes of chiral transformation of chiral networks on Au(111)were analyzed.We used scanning tunneling spectroscopy(STS)to analyze the electronic state information of this chiral structure.This work combines scanning tunneling microscopy(STM)with non-contact atomic force microscopy(nc-AFM)techniques to achieve ultra-high-resolution characterization of chiral structures on low-dimensional surfaces,which may be applied to the bond analysis of functional nanofilms.Density functional theory(DFT)was used to simulate the adsorption behavior of the molecular and energy analysis in order to verify the experimental results.

Dimension and formation of placeness of commercial public space in city center: A case study of Deji Plaza in Nanjing

This study examines the notion of placeness of city center commercial plazas within the context of globalization.Contemporary improvements of commercial public spaces aim to globalize the city image at the expense of local identity and regional characteristics.Although recognized as a major landmark that reflects the globalized image of Nanjing City,Deji Plaza cannot establish a unique sense of place and identity for the community.By adopting a humanist perspective,this study emphasizes peopled experience,perception,and emotional needs of the place as crucial dimensions for improving the relationship between people and commercial spaces.A structural equation model is used to develop a measurement system that evaluates the interaction between the different dimensions of placeness.Findings indicate that optimized locations and environmental characteristics of city center commercial plazas may enhance their image but transform them into consumption spaces for tourists rather than public places for the local community.The results of this study deepen the current understanding and assessment tools of placeness in city commercial public spaces,which are relevant to Nanjing City and similar contexts.