This paper analyzes the compound attractor structure of a new three-dimensional autonomous chaotic system. First, it is found that there exist five equilibria in the chaotic system, and the stabilities of these equili...This paper analyzes the compound attractor structure of a new three-dimensional autonomous chaotic system. First, it is found that there exist five equilibria in the chaotic system, and the stabilities of these equilibria are discussed under a constant scalar control input parameter m. Secondly, the trajectories of the attractors on a y-z plane are examined, the reasons why these trajectories can exist or disappear are also described. Finally, the forming procedure of the different scrolls chaotic attractor is explored by computer simulations when the parameter m is varied. It is shown that the new chaotic attractor has a compound structure, it can evolve to other three-dimensional autonomous chaotic systems. The results of theoretical analysis and simulation are helpful for better understanding of other similar chaotic systems.展开更多
The finding of the compound structure of a new four-scrolls chaotic system is reported, which is obtained by merging together two symmetrical attractors. And the two symmetrical attractors are generated only by adding...The finding of the compound structure of a new four-scrolls chaotic system is reported, which is obtained by merging together two symmetrical attractors. And the two symmetrical attractors are generated only by adding a constant gain to the original system. Also, the forming procedure of the new four-scrolls chaotic attractor is explored and the relation between the constant gain and the properties of the system is given.展开更多
A micro direct methanol fuel cell (μDMFC) using MEMS technology is reported. The prototype features a unique 3D air-breathing cathode structure fabricated using KOH etching and double-side lithography. The optimiza...A micro direct methanol fuel cell (μDMFC) using MEMS technology is reported. The prototype features a unique 3D air-breathing cathode structure fabricated using KOH etching and double-side lithography. The optimization of the MEMS fabrication process is analyzed. The experimental results show the prototype generates a maximum power density of 2.52mW/cm^2 at room temperature. This performance is better than the published resuits of other silicon-based passive μDMFCs. Moreover,it is comparable with that of our previous active μDMFCs which require an external pump, certificating the feasibility of this new configuration.展开更多
Objective: To review our experience of the treatment of bilateral primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Materials and methods: Retrospective chart review was foll...Objective: To review our experience of the treatment of bilateral primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Materials and methods: Retrospective chart review was followed by an on-clinic or telephone interview. Patients were cared for by one thoracic surgeon in four medical centers or community hospitals in Northern and Central Taiwan. Thirteen patients with bilateral PSP underwent bilateral VATS simultaneously or sequentially from July 1994 to December 2005. Results: Twelve males and one female, with age ranging from 15 to 36 years (mean 23.1 years), were treated with VATS for bilateral PSP, under the indications of bilateral pneumothoracis simultaneously (n=4) or sequentially (n=9). The interval between the first and second contra-lateral VATS procedure for non-simultaneous PSP patients ranged from 7 d to 6 years. Eleven of 13 patients (84.6%) had prominent pulmonary bullae/blebs, and underwent bullae resection with mechanical or chemical pleurodesis. The mean operative time was (45.6±18.3) min (range 25-96 min) and (120.6±28.7) min (range 84-166 min) respectively for the non-simultaneous (second VATS for the recurrence of contralateral side after first VATS) and simultaneous (bilateral VATS in one operation) procedures. There was no postoperative mortality. However, prolonged air leakage (〉7 d) occurred in one patient (7.7%) who recovered after conservative treatment. The mean duration of chest tube drainage was 3.1 d and the median follow up period was 3.4 years. Conclusions: VATS is a safe and effective procedure in the treatment of bilateral PSP. Bilateral VATS is only recommended for patients with simultaneously bilateral PSP, because the incidence of recurrence, even with visible bullae, was not so high in my group and in some previous literature. Bilateral VATS in a supine position should only be used in selective cases, because of possible pleural adhesion or hidden bullae on the posterior side.展开更多
In this study, author investigated the spectral response of EM (electromagnetic) energy absorption in a colloidal system of Fe3O4 nanoparticles with an average size of 9.50 nm immersed in a 2% aqueous solution of S...In this study, author investigated the spectral response of EM (electromagnetic) energy absorption in a colloidal system of Fe3O4 nanoparticles with an average size of 9.50 nm immersed in a 2% aqueous solution of SDS (sodium dodeci[ sulfate). The temperature of the nanoparticles and the SDS solution was evaluated by a novel method based on measuring the Q-factor (quality-factor) of a resonant circuit. The Q-factor of the investigated system as a function of the frequency of the EM field was obtained. The nanoparticles-SDS liquid system exhibited a resonance-like behavior of the absorption, where the resonance frequency was about 170 MHz, and the absorption rise up to the resonance frequency was rather slow. The observed absorption of EM energy was accompanied by a small temperature increasing of the system. Measurements of the ESR (electron spin resonance) spectrum of the Fe3O4 nanoparticles have presented a slightly asymmetric singlet with the proportionality factor g = 2 and a line-width of the magnetic field strength △H = 0.1 mT. It was shown that the observed absorption spectrum corresponds to paramagnetic behavior of the investigated nanoparticles.展开更多
In this paper, we consider a nonautonomous competitive model with dispersion and a finite number of discrete delays. The system, which consists of two Lotka-Volterra patches, has two competitors: one can disperse betw...In this paper, we consider a nonautonomous competitive model with dispersion and a finite number of discrete delays. The system, which consists of two Lotka-Volterra patches, has two competitors: one can disperse between the two patches, but the other is confined to one patch and cannot disperse. Our purpose is to demonstrate that the dispersion rates have no effect on the uniform persistence of the solutions of the system. Furthermore, we establish the conditions under which the system admits a positive periodic solution which attracts all solutions.展开更多
Wetlands store large amounts of carbon stocks and are essential in both global carbon cycling and regional ecosystem services.Understanding the dynamics of wetland carbon exchange is crucial for assessing carbon budge...Wetlands store large amounts of carbon stocks and are essential in both global carbon cycling and regional ecosystem services.Understanding the dynamics of wetland carbon exchange is crucial for assessing carbon budgets and predicting their future evolution.Although many studies have been conducted on the effects of climate change on the ecosystem carbon cycle,little is known regarding carbon emissions from the alpine wetlands in arid northwest China.In this study,we used an automatic chamber system(LI-8100A)to measure ecosystem respiration(ER)in the Bayinbuluk alpine wetland in northwest China.The ER showed a significant bimodal diurnal variation,with peak values appearing at 16:30 and 23:30(Beijing time,UTC+8).A clear seasonal pattern in ER was observed,with the highest value(19.38μmol m-2 s-l)occurring in August and the lowest value(0.11μmol m-2 s-1)occurring in late December.The annual ER in 2018 was 678 g C m-2 and respiration during the non-growing season accounted for 13%of the annual sum.Nonlinear regression revealed that soil temperature at 5 cm depth and soil water content(SwC)were the main factors controlling the seasonal variation in ER.The diurnal variation in ER was mainly controlled by air temperature and solar radiation.Higher temperature sensitivity(Qio)occurred under conditions of lower soil temperatures and medium SWC(25%≤SWC≤40%).The present study deepens our understanding of CO,emissions in alpine wetland ecosystems and helps evaluate the carbon budget in alpine wetlands in arid regions.展开更多
文摘This paper analyzes the compound attractor structure of a new three-dimensional autonomous chaotic system. First, it is found that there exist five equilibria in the chaotic system, and the stabilities of these equilibria are discussed under a constant scalar control input parameter m. Secondly, the trajectories of the attractors on a y-z plane are examined, the reasons why these trajectories can exist or disappear are also described. Finally, the forming procedure of the different scrolls chaotic attractor is explored by computer simulations when the parameter m is varied. It is shown that the new chaotic attractor has a compound structure, it can evolve to other three-dimensional autonomous chaotic systems. The results of theoretical analysis and simulation are helpful for better understanding of other similar chaotic systems.
文摘The finding of the compound structure of a new four-scrolls chaotic system is reported, which is obtained by merging together two symmetrical attractors. And the two symmetrical attractors are generated only by adding a constant gain to the original system. Also, the forming procedure of the new four-scrolls chaotic attractor is explored and the relation between the constant gain and the properties of the system is given.
文摘A micro direct methanol fuel cell (μDMFC) using MEMS technology is reported. The prototype features a unique 3D air-breathing cathode structure fabricated using KOH etching and double-side lithography. The optimization of the MEMS fabrication process is analyzed. The experimental results show the prototype generates a maximum power density of 2.52mW/cm^2 at room temperature. This performance is better than the published resuits of other silicon-based passive μDMFCs. Moreover,it is comparable with that of our previous active μDMFCs which require an external pump, certificating the feasibility of this new configuration.
文摘Objective: To review our experience of the treatment of bilateral primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Materials and methods: Retrospective chart review was followed by an on-clinic or telephone interview. Patients were cared for by one thoracic surgeon in four medical centers or community hospitals in Northern and Central Taiwan. Thirteen patients with bilateral PSP underwent bilateral VATS simultaneously or sequentially from July 1994 to December 2005. Results: Twelve males and one female, with age ranging from 15 to 36 years (mean 23.1 years), were treated with VATS for bilateral PSP, under the indications of bilateral pneumothoracis simultaneously (n=4) or sequentially (n=9). The interval between the first and second contra-lateral VATS procedure for non-simultaneous PSP patients ranged from 7 d to 6 years. Eleven of 13 patients (84.6%) had prominent pulmonary bullae/blebs, and underwent bullae resection with mechanical or chemical pleurodesis. The mean operative time was (45.6±18.3) min (range 25-96 min) and (120.6±28.7) min (range 84-166 min) respectively for the non-simultaneous (second VATS for the recurrence of contralateral side after first VATS) and simultaneous (bilateral VATS in one operation) procedures. There was no postoperative mortality. However, prolonged air leakage (〉7 d) occurred in one patient (7.7%) who recovered after conservative treatment. The mean duration of chest tube drainage was 3.1 d and the median follow up period was 3.4 years. Conclusions: VATS is a safe and effective procedure in the treatment of bilateral PSP. Bilateral VATS is only recommended for patients with simultaneously bilateral PSP, because the incidence of recurrence, even with visible bullae, was not so high in my group and in some previous literature. Bilateral VATS in a supine position should only be used in selective cases, because of possible pleural adhesion or hidden bullae on the posterior side.
文摘In this study, author investigated the spectral response of EM (electromagnetic) energy absorption in a colloidal system of Fe3O4 nanoparticles with an average size of 9.50 nm immersed in a 2% aqueous solution of SDS (sodium dodeci[ sulfate). The temperature of the nanoparticles and the SDS solution was evaluated by a novel method based on measuring the Q-factor (quality-factor) of a resonant circuit. The Q-factor of the investigated system as a function of the frequency of the EM field was obtained. The nanoparticles-SDS liquid system exhibited a resonance-like behavior of the absorption, where the resonance frequency was about 170 MHz, and the absorption rise up to the resonance frequency was rather slow. The observed absorption of EM energy was accompanied by a small temperature increasing of the system. Measurements of the ESR (electron spin resonance) spectrum of the Fe3O4 nanoparticles have presented a slightly asymmetric singlet with the proportionality factor g = 2 and a line-width of the magnetic field strength △H = 0.1 mT. It was shown that the observed absorption spectrum corresponds to paramagnetic behavior of the investigated nanoparticles.
基金This research is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province.
文摘In this paper, we consider a nonautonomous competitive model with dispersion and a finite number of discrete delays. The system, which consists of two Lotka-Volterra patches, has two competitors: one can disperse between the two patches, but the other is confined to one patch and cannot disperse. Our purpose is to demonstrate that the dispersion rates have no effect on the uniform persistence of the solutions of the system. Furthermore, we establish the conditions under which the system admits a positive periodic solution which attracts all solutions.
基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB40010300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41907288,41673119 and 41773140)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Foundation of Guizhou Province([2019]1317 and[2020]1Y193)the Opening Fund of the State KeyLaboratoryof Environmental Geochemistry(SKLEG2021214).
文摘Wetlands store large amounts of carbon stocks and are essential in both global carbon cycling and regional ecosystem services.Understanding the dynamics of wetland carbon exchange is crucial for assessing carbon budgets and predicting their future evolution.Although many studies have been conducted on the effects of climate change on the ecosystem carbon cycle,little is known regarding carbon emissions from the alpine wetlands in arid northwest China.In this study,we used an automatic chamber system(LI-8100A)to measure ecosystem respiration(ER)in the Bayinbuluk alpine wetland in northwest China.The ER showed a significant bimodal diurnal variation,with peak values appearing at 16:30 and 23:30(Beijing time,UTC+8).A clear seasonal pattern in ER was observed,with the highest value(19.38μmol m-2 s-l)occurring in August and the lowest value(0.11μmol m-2 s-1)occurring in late December.The annual ER in 2018 was 678 g C m-2 and respiration during the non-growing season accounted for 13%of the annual sum.Nonlinear regression revealed that soil temperature at 5 cm depth and soil water content(SwC)were the main factors controlling the seasonal variation in ER.The diurnal variation in ER was mainly controlled by air temperature and solar radiation.Higher temperature sensitivity(Qio)occurred under conditions of lower soil temperatures and medium SWC(25%≤SWC≤40%).The present study deepens our understanding of CO,emissions in alpine wetland ecosystems and helps evaluate the carbon budget in alpine wetlands in arid regions.