Synchronization Dynamics in a System of Multiple Interacting Populations of Phase Oscillators

We study the synchronization dynamics in a system of multiple interacting populations of phase oscillators. Using the dimensionality-reduction technique of Ott and Antonsen, we explore different types of synchronization dynamics when the incoherent state becomes unstable. We find that the inter-population coupling is crucial to the synchronization. When the intra-population interaction is repulsive, the local synchronization can still be maintained through the inter-population coupling. For attractive inter-population coupling, the local order parameters in different populations are of in-phase while the local synchronization are of anti-phase for repulsive inter-population coupling.

Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography dynamic changes and steroid response in multiple evanescent white dot syndrome

Dear Editor,Multiple evanescent white dot syndrome （MEWDS） was first described in 1984 as a rare, acute, unilateral,multifocal retinochoroidal disorder, typically affecting young myopic women. Previous studies with fluorescein angiography （FA） and electrophysiology suggested that MEWDS to be a disease in the retinal pigment epithelium （RPE） or outer retina, while recent studies with spectral- domain optical coherence tomography （SD-OCT） suggested it may be an outer retinal disease due to observation of hyperreflective material in outer retina and subtle disruptionsof the ellipsoid zone without RPE disruption.

Evolution-Motion of Crustobodies and Geotectonic Metallogeny

Following the paper entitled A Preliminary Proposal on Crustobody Geotectonics presented by the first author to the 30th IGC in 1996, this paper further extends and elucidates the concept of crustobody in order to make a unifying study of the evolution and motion of crustal structures and to understand the law governing the formation and development of the earth' crust. In this paper the characteristics of crustobody evolution-motion are given. The authors lay emphasis on the relationship between crustobody evolution-motion and tectonic metallogeny. In the end, a multiple dynamic system of the crustobody evolution-motion is discussed from internal and external dynamic forces, and the mantle creep in internal dynamic factors is paid special attention to.

TENSOR SUM AND DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS

In this paper we introduce the concept of tensor sum semigroups. Also we have given the examples of tensor sum operators which induce dynamical system on weighted locally convex function spaces.

DYNAMIC MODELING AND SIMULATION OF FLEXIBLE CABLE WITH LARGE SAG

Discrete model of flexible cable with large sag is established by using multiple rigid body-spherical hinge model, and dynamic equation of that discrete model is derived according to dynamics theory of multiple rigid body system. Displacement and velocity of system are revised to eliminate violation phenomenon of the differential-algebra equation in numerical simulation based of the theory of generalized inverse of matrices. Numerical simulation proves the validity of our method.

A Dynamic Solution for Document Redundancies in Multiple Sources

With the development of IT,more andmore document resources are available over the Internet.Inorder to facilitate users’retrieval of the digital documents,Integrations of the multi source systems are necessary,Sincethe individual sources collect their information independently,the same papers may be stored in different source systems.The traditional solutions to the redundancy problems in thedistributed environments are usually based on the globalcatalogs which keep the redundancy information for thesyst...

Discovery of high-velocity EHB stars in the globular cluster ωCentauri(NGC 5139)

Abstract We report the discovery of 45 high-velocity extreme horizontal branch （EHB） stars in the globular cluster Omega Centauri （NGC 5139）. The tangential ve- locities of these EHB stars are determined to be in the range 93-313 km s^-1, with an average uncertainty of -27 km s^-1. The central escape velocity of the cluster is determined to be in the range 60~105 km s^-1. These EHB stars are significantly more concentrated toward the cluster core compared with other cluster members. The formation mechanisms of these EHB stars are discussed. Our conclusions can be sum- marized as follows： （1） A comparison of the tangential velocities of these EHB stars to the central escape velocity of the cluster shows that most if not all of these EHB stars are unbound to the cluster; （2） These EHB stars obtained high velocities in the central cluster region no longer than - 1 Myr ago and may be subsequently ejected from the cluster in the next -1 Myr; （3） If the progenitors of these EHB stars were single stars, then they may have experienced a fast mass-loss process. If the progen- itors were in close binaries, then they may have formed through disruptions by the intermediate-mass black hole in the cluster center.

A Strong,Tough,and Self-Healing Strengthening Thioctic Acid-based Elastomer for Highly Reliable Flexible Strain Sensor

Elastomers with high strength and toughness,excellent self-healing properties,and biocompatibility have broad application prospects in wearable electronics and other fields,but preparing it remains a challenge.In this work,we propose a highly adaptable strategy by introducing the small molecule crosslinking agent of triethanolamine(TEA)to the poly(thioctic acid)(PTA)chains and preparing the PAx Ey elastomers using a simple synthesis step.This strategy stabilizes the PTA chains by constructing multiple non-covalent cross-linked dynamic networks,endowing materials with excellent strength and toughness(tensile strength of 288 kPa,toughness of 278.2 kJ/m3),admirable self-healing properties(self-healing efficiency of 121.6%within 7 h at 70℃),and good biocompatibility.The PAx Ey elastomers can also be combined with MWNTs to become flexible strain sensors,which can be used to monitor human joint movements with high sensitivity,repeatable responses,and stability.

Two-dimensional Langevin modeling of fission dynamics of the excited compound nuclei ^(188)Pt,^(227)Pa and ^(251)Es

A stochastic approach based on one-and two-dimensional Langevin equations is applied to calculate the pre-scission neutron multiplicity,fission probability,anisotropy of fission fragment angular distribution,fission cross section and the evaporation cross section for the compound nuclei ^188Pt,^227Pa and ^251Es in an intermediate range of excitation energies.The chaos weighted wall and window friction formula are used in the Langevin equations.The elongation parameter,c,is used as the first dimension and projection of the total spin of the compound nucleus onto the symmetry axis,K,considered as the second dimension in Langevin dynamical calculations.A constant dissipation coefficient of K,γk=0.077（MeV zs）^-1/2）,is used in two-dimensional calculations to reproduce the above mentioned experimental data.Comparison of the theoretical results of the pre-scission neutron multiplicity,fission probability,fission cross section and the evaporation cross section with the experimental data shows that the results of two-dimensional calculations are in better agreement with the experimental data.Furthermore,it is shown that the two-dimensional Langevin equations together with a dissipation coefficient of K,γk=0.077（MeV zs）^-1/2,can satisfactorily reproduce the anisotropy of fission fragment angular distribution for the heavy compound nucleus^251Es.However,a larger value of γk=0.250（MeV zs）^-1/2is needed to reproduce the anisotropy of fission fragment angular distribution for the lighter compound nucleus^227Pa.

The biomimetic design provides efficient self-healing of ultrahightough and damage-warning bio-based elastomer for protective clothing of metals

Facing the ubiquitous corrosion threat,the great significance of developing high-performance protective materials with the dual function of self-healing defects and self-warning damage is extremely challenging.Herein,inspired by the biological skin and pearls,we proposed that the biological polyurethanes(PU)embedded with multiple dynamic bonds(reversible hydrogen bonds and aromatic disulfide bonds)were combined with polydopamine(PDA)/1,10-phenanthroline(Phen)/graphene oxide(GO)(PPG)nanosheets(PDA encapsulated GO with Phen)to obtain a versatile nacre structure polymer with the interface hydrogen bond between PPG and PU matrix.The biomimetic polymer not only guarantees ultrahigh toughness(116.1 MJ·m^(-3))and abnormal elongation(2320%)but shows satisfactory repair performance(81%under 25℃ for 3 h),and the coating can accelerate damage recovery(87%)under near-infrared light(NIR)irradiation for 1 h due to the photothermal properties of PPG.The warning of damages in the coating can be enabled through the Phen chelation Fe^(2+)ions that bring in the corrosion reaction to produce a conspicuous red color,thereby achieving the active warning function of the bionic coating on defects for the first time.In addition,the electrochemical tests exhibit that the repair performance and protection effect of the biomimetic coating in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution are also trustworthy,and this highly reliable bio-based bionic coating brings a revolutionary program to inaugurate multifunctional and high-performance intelligent materials under harsh environments.

A Distributed Cooperative Dynamic Task Planning Algorithm for Multiple Satellites Based on Multi-agent Hybrid Learning

Traditionally, heuristic re-planning algorithms are used to tackle the problem of dynamic task planning for multiple satellites. However, the traditional heuristic strategies depend on the concrete tasks, which often affect the result’s optimality. Noticing that the historical information of cooperative task planning will impact the latter planning results, we propose a hybrid learning algorithm for dynamic multi-satellite task planning, which is based on the multi-agent reinforcement learning of policy iteration and the transfer learning. The reinforcement learning strategy of each satellite is described with neural networks. The policy neural network individuals with the best topological structure and weights are found by applying co-evolutionary search iteratively. To avoid the failure of the historical learning caused by the randomly occurring observation requests, a novel approach is proposed to balance the quality and efficiency of the task planning, which converts the historical learning strategy to the current initial learning strategy by applying the transfer learning algorithm. The simulations and analysis show the feasibility and adaptability of the proposed approach especially for the situation with randomly occurring observation requests.

A novel smooth and discontinuous oscillator with strong irrational nonlinearities

In this paper,we propose a novel nonlinear oscillator with strong irrational nonlinearities having smooth and discontinuous characteristics depending on the values of a smoothness parameter.The oscillator is similar to the SD oscillator,originally introduced in Phys Rev E 69(2006).The equilibrium stability and the complex bifurcations of the unperturbed system are investigated.The bifurcation sets of the equilibria in parameter space are constructed to demonstrate transitions in the multiple well dynamics for both smooth and discontinuous regimes.The Melnikov method is employed to obtain the analytical criteria of chaotic thresholds for the singular closed orbits of homoclinic,homo-heteroclinic,cuspidal heteroclinic and tangent homoclinic orbits of the perturbed system.

Dynamic multiple criteria group decision-making method based on intuitionistic fuzzy information

In the decision-making process,the decision information provided by decision makers over alter-natives may take the form of intuitionistic fuzzy numbers and come from different periods.The weight of information on decision makers,criteria,periods is usually completely unknown.To this issue,we first utilise hesitation degree information and introduce the concept of confi-dence degree function to determine the decision maker’s weights.Then we aggregate individual evaluation information into group evaluation information through intuitionistic fuzzy number weighted arithmetic averaging operator.We construct a nonlinear optimisation model to gain the criterion weights and apply the aggregate operator to gain the integrated rating value of alternatives in different periods,calculating the deviations of the integrated rating values with respect to their average.Then the period weights are been obtained by using the entropy method.According to the closeness coefficient between alternatives and ideal solution to sort the alternatives and select the optimal one.

Bio-inspired interactive kinetic façade:Using dynamic transitory-sensitive area to improve multiple occupants’visual comfort

The architectural form of the façade determines its identity as well as interactions with micro-climate forces of the ambient environment,such as solar radiation.The dynamic nature of daylight and occupants’positions can cause some issues such as heat gains and visual discomfort,which need to be controlled in real-time operation.Improving daylight performance and preventing visual discomfort for multiple occupants simultaneously is challenging.However,integrating the biomimicry principles of morphological adaptation with dynamic,complex fenestration,and human-in-loop systems can lead us to find an optimal solution.This research builds on relevant literature study,biomimicry morphological approaches,and parametric simulations,to develop a bio-inspired interactive kinetic façade for improving multiple occupants’visual comfort simultaneously,inspired by plant’s stomata movement and behavior principles.Learning from the transitory stage and hunting new position of stomata’s patchy patterns,leads us to identify the dynamic transitory-sensitive area of attraction point on the façade that is triggered by the dynamic sun-timing position and multiple occupants.The annual climate-based metrics and luminance-based metric simulation results of 810 bioinspired interactive kinetic façade alternatives prove that the elastic-deformable-complexkinetic form triggered by the dynamic transitory-sensitive area can improve the visual comfort of multiple occupants simultaneously.In particular,the bio-inspired interactive kinetic façade with grid division 8x1 displays extraordinary daylight performance for south direction that prevents visual discomfort by keeping cases in the imperceptible range while providing an adequate average Spatial Daylight Autonomy of 60.5%,Useful Daylight illuminance of 90.47%,and Exceed Useful Daylight illuminance of 2.94%.

Dynamic microenvironment and multiple damaged tissue regeneration in a de novo and synchronized manner

Regenerative medicine has rapidly developed over the past decade and created new opportunities to repair or replace tissue or organ function lost because of congenital defects, age, diseases, or serious damage （Cheng et al., 2016a; Cheng et al., 2016b）. Regenerative medicine strategies in- clude the transplantation of bioactive factors, stem cells, or biomaterials, even the induced regeneration in a de novo, depending on the application （Fu, 2014a; Huang and Fu, 2014）. However, there are several limitations to the use of regenerative medicine in the clinic with respect to using stem cells and biomaterials.

Dynamic compressive behavior and constitutive relations of lanthanum metal

The dynamic compressive behavior and constitutive relations of Lanthanum（La） metal was determined by using the first compression in split Hopkinson pressure bar（SHPB） tests at different strain rates and temperatures.The constitutive relation of La metal determined in a certain range of strains was employed and adjusted in numerically simulating large deformations of La metal specimens generated by multi-compression in SHPB tests and recorded by a high-speed camera.The dynamic compressive behavior and constitutive relations of La metal under multiple SHPB tests loading was also revealed.The results of scanning electron microscope（SEM） investigation of the recovered La metal specimens for typical tests showed that there was a variety of deformation microstructures depending on strain rate,temperature and stress state.