The airwave effect greatly influences the observational data from controlledsource electromagnetic exploration in shallow seas, which obscures the abnormal effects generated by exploration targets and, hence, affects ...The airwave effect greatly influences the observational data from controlledsource electromagnetic exploration in shallow seas, which obscures the abnormal effects generated by exploration targets and, hence, affects the accuracy of the late exploration data interpretation. In this study, we propose a method to separate the main part from the anomalous field of marine controlled-source electromagnetic method (MCSEM) data based on Stratton-Chu integral transforms to eliminate the airwave effect, which dominates observed electromagnetic (EM) response in shallow seawater. This method of separating the main part from the anomalous field is a type of finite impulse response filter based on a discrete data set. Theoretical analysis proved that the method is stable and able to effectively depress noise. A numerical test indicated that the method could successfully eliminate the airwave effect from the observed EM signals generated by an air water interface and a seawater layer. This technique is applicable for seawater models with either flat or rough seabeds.展开更多
Microbial fuel cells(MFCs)are bio-electrochemical systems that can directly convert the chemical energy contained in an effluent into bioelectricity by the action of microorganisms.The performance of these devices is ...Microbial fuel cells(MFCs)are bio-electrochemical systems that can directly convert the chemical energy contained in an effluent into bioelectricity by the action of microorganisms.The performance of these devices is heavily impacted by the choice of the material that forms the cathode.This work focuses on the assessment of ferroelectric and photocatalytic materials as a new class of non-precious catalysts for MFC cathode construction.A series of cathodes based on mixed oxide solid solution of LiTaO_3with WO_3formulated as Li_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)W_xO_3(x=0,0.10,0.20 and0.25),were prepared and investigated in MFCs.The catalyst phases were synthesized,identified and characterized by DRX,PSD,MET and UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy.The cathodes were tested as photoelectrocatalysts in the presence and in the absence of visible light in devices fed with industrial wastewater.The results revealed that the catalytic activity of the cathodes strongly depends on the ratio of substitution of W^(6+)in the LiTaO_3matrix.The maximum power densities generated by the MFC working with this series of cathodes increased from60.45 mW·m^(-3)for x=0.00(LiTaO_3)to 107.2 mW·m^(-3)for x=0.10,showing that insertion of W^(6+)in the tantalate matrix can improve the photocatalytic activity of this material.Moreover,MFCs operating under optimal conditions were capable of reducing the load of chemical oxygen demand by 79%(COD_(initial)=1030 mg·L^(-1)).展开更多
Least-squares migration (LSM) is applied to image subsurface structures and lithology by minimizing the objective function of the observed seismic and reverse-time migration residual data of various underground refl...Least-squares migration (LSM) is applied to image subsurface structures and lithology by minimizing the objective function of the observed seismic and reverse-time migration residual data of various underground reflectivity models. LSM reduces the migration artifacts, enhances the spatial resolution of the migrated images, and yields a more accurate subsurface reflectivity distribution than that of standard migration. The introduction of regularization constraints effectively improves the stability of the least-squares offset. The commonly used regularization terms are based on the L2-norm, which smooths the migration results, e.g., by smearing the reflectivities, while providing stability. However, in exploration geophysics, reflection structures based on velocity and density are generally observed to be discontinuous in depth, illustrating sparse reflectance. To obtain a sparse migration profile, we propose the super-resolution least-squares Kirchhoff prestack depth migration by solving the L0-norm-constrained optimization problem. Additionally, we introduce a two-stage iterative soft and hard thresholding algorithm to retrieve the super-resolution reflectivity distribution. Further, the proposed algorithm is applied to complex synthetic data. Furthermore, the sensitivity of the proposed algorithm to noise and the dominant frequency of the source wavelet was evaluated. Finally, we conclude that the proposed method improves the spatial resolution and achieves impulse-like reflectivity distribution and can be applied to structural interpretations and complex subsurface imaging.展开更多
Transformation optics provides great versatility for precisely manipulating electromagnetic waves. It has been extended to other fields including acoustics, thermotics, and electrics. Taking advantage of the transform...Transformation optics provides great versatility for precisely manipulating electromagnetic waves. It has been extended to other fields including acoustics, thermotics, and electrics. Taking advantage of the transformation electrics method, we demonstrate that the square-shaped cloak can guide electric current around the cloaked region smoothly without perturbing the exterior electric current. And the cylindrical rotator can rotate the electric current.Inside the enclosed domain of the rotator, the electric current from the outside will appear as if it is coming from a different angle. Finally, the related experimental realizations and potential applications are also discussed.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41574067)863 Program(No.2012AA09A404)
文摘The airwave effect greatly influences the observational data from controlledsource electromagnetic exploration in shallow seas, which obscures the abnormal effects generated by exploration targets and, hence, affects the accuracy of the late exploration data interpretation. In this study, we propose a method to separate the main part from the anomalous field of marine controlled-source electromagnetic method (MCSEM) data based on Stratton-Chu integral transforms to eliminate the airwave effect, which dominates observed electromagnetic (EM) response in shallow seawater. This method of separating the main part from the anomalous field is a type of finite impulse response filter based on a discrete data set. Theoretical analysis proved that the method is stable and able to effectively depress noise. A numerical test indicated that the method could successfully eliminate the airwave effect from the observed EM signals generated by an air water interface and a seawater layer. This technique is applicable for seawater models with either flat or rough seabeds.
基金partially supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation(MICINN)by the FEDER(Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional),ref.CICYT ENE2011-25188by the Seneca Foundation 18975/JLI/2013 grants
文摘Microbial fuel cells(MFCs)are bio-electrochemical systems that can directly convert the chemical energy contained in an effluent into bioelectricity by the action of microorganisms.The performance of these devices is heavily impacted by the choice of the material that forms the cathode.This work focuses on the assessment of ferroelectric and photocatalytic materials as a new class of non-precious catalysts for MFC cathode construction.A series of cathodes based on mixed oxide solid solution of LiTaO_3with WO_3formulated as Li_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)W_xO_3(x=0,0.10,0.20 and0.25),were prepared and investigated in MFCs.The catalyst phases were synthesized,identified and characterized by DRX,PSD,MET and UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy.The cathodes were tested as photoelectrocatalysts in the presence and in the absence of visible light in devices fed with industrial wastewater.The results revealed that the catalytic activity of the cathodes strongly depends on the ratio of substitution of W^(6+)in the LiTaO_3matrix.The maximum power densities generated by the MFC working with this series of cathodes increased from60.45 mW·m^(-3)for x=0.00(LiTaO_3)to 107.2 mW·m^(-3)for x=0.10,showing that insertion of W^(6+)in the tantalate matrix can improve the photocatalytic activity of this material.Moreover,MFCs operating under optimal conditions were capable of reducing the load of chemical oxygen demand by 79%(COD_(initial)=1030 mg·L^(-1)).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41422403)
文摘Least-squares migration (LSM) is applied to image subsurface structures and lithology by minimizing the objective function of the observed seismic and reverse-time migration residual data of various underground reflectivity models. LSM reduces the migration artifacts, enhances the spatial resolution of the migrated images, and yields a more accurate subsurface reflectivity distribution than that of standard migration. The introduction of regularization constraints effectively improves the stability of the least-squares offset. The commonly used regularization terms are based on the L2-norm, which smooths the migration results, e.g., by smearing the reflectivities, while providing stability. However, in exploration geophysics, reflection structures based on velocity and density are generally observed to be discontinuous in depth, illustrating sparse reflectance. To obtain a sparse migration profile, we propose the super-resolution least-squares Kirchhoff prestack depth migration by solving the L0-norm-constrained optimization problem. Additionally, we introduce a two-stage iterative soft and hard thresholding algorithm to retrieve the super-resolution reflectivity distribution. Further, the proposed algorithm is applied to complex synthetic data. Furthermore, the sensitivity of the proposed algorithm to noise and the dominant frequency of the source wavelet was evaluated. Finally, we conclude that the proposed method improves the spatial resolution and achieves impulse-like reflectivity distribution and can be applied to structural interpretations and complex subsurface imaging.
基金Support by Young Teacher Training Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission under Grant No.egd11005by Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission under Grant No.12YZ177+3 种基金by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.11304195financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.11075035 and 11222544by Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation under Grant No.131008by Shanghai Rising-Star Program under Grant No.12QA1400200
文摘Transformation optics provides great versatility for precisely manipulating electromagnetic waves. It has been extended to other fields including acoustics, thermotics, and electrics. Taking advantage of the transformation electrics method, we demonstrate that the square-shaped cloak can guide electric current around the cloaked region smoothly without perturbing the exterior electric current. And the cylindrical rotator can rotate the electric current.Inside the enclosed domain of the rotator, the electric current from the outside will appear as if it is coming from a different angle. Finally, the related experimental realizations and potential applications are also discussed.