A new method to determine the optical constant and thickness of thin films is proposed. Based on the Fresnel’s optical expression, the improved flexible tolerance method(FTM) is employed in the case of a digital mode...A new method to determine the optical constant and thickness of thin films is proposed. Based on the Fresnel’s optical expression, the improved flexible tolerance method(FTM) is employed in the case of a digital model of thin film to fit the curve of measured reflectance spectrum. The simulation results show a satisfactory correlation of the optical constant with the thickness of the target film. By taking the influence of nonlinear condition into account as well as more direct and indirect limitation, the precision and value-searching efficiency have been improved. Furthermore, the problem of dimension degradation, which exists in “Downhill Simplex”, has been successfully avoided. No initial input is needed for the procedure of optimization to achieve optical solution, which makes the whole processing of value calculation much more convenient and efficient.展开更多
This paper centers on the investigation of the subsurface condition of Bayero University Kano Permanent Site with the aim of understanding the lithology and also mapping out the groundwater patterns within the area. T...This paper centers on the investigation of the subsurface condition of Bayero University Kano Permanent Site with the aim of understanding the lithology and also mapping out the groundwater patterns within the area. To achieve this, time domain IP （induced polarization） and SP （self-potential） methods were adopted using VES （vertical electrical sounding） technique with 49 stations sounded. The result of the interpreted and analyzed measured data shows that the area is underlain by two to five subsurface layers. These layers are top soil, laterite, weathered basement complex rocks, fractured basement complex rocks and fresh basement complex rocks. The aquiferous zone of the study area occurs in the weathered and fractured basements and its thickness ranges from 1.44 m to 70.157 m while the overburden thickness lies between 1.6 m and 72.104 m. SP values were plotted against depths of investigation in order to identify areas with greater depth of flow in the study area. From the analysis of the overburden thickness, aquifer thickness and SP values, the most favorable regions for groundwater exploitation were found around VES 6, 11, 13, 19, 26, 38, 44 and 48. The investigation also provides information about the subsurface condition with regards to engineering construction and safe place for refuse dumping in order to avoid groundwater contamination.展开更多
文摘A new method to determine the optical constant and thickness of thin films is proposed. Based on the Fresnel’s optical expression, the improved flexible tolerance method(FTM) is employed in the case of a digital model of thin film to fit the curve of measured reflectance spectrum. The simulation results show a satisfactory correlation of the optical constant with the thickness of the target film. By taking the influence of nonlinear condition into account as well as more direct and indirect limitation, the precision and value-searching efficiency have been improved. Furthermore, the problem of dimension degradation, which exists in “Downhill Simplex”, has been successfully avoided. No initial input is needed for the procedure of optimization to achieve optical solution, which makes the whole processing of value calculation much more convenient and efficient.
文摘This paper centers on the investigation of the subsurface condition of Bayero University Kano Permanent Site with the aim of understanding the lithology and also mapping out the groundwater patterns within the area. To achieve this, time domain IP （induced polarization） and SP （self-potential） methods were adopted using VES （vertical electrical sounding） technique with 49 stations sounded. The result of the interpreted and analyzed measured data shows that the area is underlain by two to five subsurface layers. These layers are top soil, laterite, weathered basement complex rocks, fractured basement complex rocks and fresh basement complex rocks. The aquiferous zone of the study area occurs in the weathered and fractured basements and its thickness ranges from 1.44 m to 70.157 m while the overburden thickness lies between 1.6 m and 72.104 m. SP values were plotted against depths of investigation in order to identify areas with greater depth of flow in the study area. From the analysis of the overburden thickness, aquifer thickness and SP values, the most favorable regions for groundwater exploitation were found around VES 6, 11, 13, 19, 26, 38, 44 and 48. The investigation also provides information about the subsurface condition with regards to engineering construction and safe place for refuse dumping in order to avoid groundwater contamination.
