Narrowband interference suppression in TR-UWB system based on cognitive radio theory

A cognitive radio transmitted reference ultra-wideband（CR-TR-UWB） system is proposed to improve the performance of TR-UWB systems with narrowband interference（NBI） from primary users（PU）.The transmitter of the CR-TR-UWB system detects the band of PU,and then sends prolate spheroidal wave functions（PSWF） pulses with the same limited band as PU＇s to reduce interference with PU.The receiver uses a notch filter before autocorrelation to eliminate NBI from PU.The simulation results show that the bit error rate（BER） performance of the CR-TR-UWB system is close to that of TR-UWB systems without NBI when the system is interfered by single or double NBIs with a signal to interference ratio（SIR） of 0 dB,and if the signal to noise ratio（SNR） is 10 dB and the SIR varies from-20 to 10 dB,BER performance varies no more than an order of magnitude.The system has excellent resistance to NBI,strong robustness BER performance at different SNRs,and smaller interference with the same frequency band PU.

Esophageal early basaloid squamous carcinoma with unusual narrowband imaging magnified endoscopy findings

Basaloid squamous carcinoma (BSC) is a rare variant of esophageal cancer. There are very few reports of “early” BSC. Here we report a case of early BSC with unusual findings by narrowband imaging magnified endoscopy (NBI-ME). A 70-year-old man with a middle thoracic esophageal tumor was referred to our hospital. White-light endoscopy revealed a reddish depressed lesion 5 mm in diameter having a subepithelial tumor-like prominence with a gentle rising slope. NBI-ME revealed irregular loop-shaped microvessels coexistent with thick irregularly branched non-looped vessels. Iodine staining revealed a pale brown lesion. We performed endoscopic submucosal dissection for diagnostic treatment. Histologic examination showed the proliferation of basal cell-like hyperchromatic tumor cells in the lamina propria and with slight invasion into the submucosa at a depth of 320 μm. The tumor cells formed solid nests and microcystic structures, containing an Alcian blue-positive mucoid matrix. The surface was covered with squamous epithelium without cellular atypia. Thin vessels were observed in the intra-epithelial papilla and thick vessels were observed around the solid nests beneath the epithelium. Based on these findings together, we diagnosed the lesion as BSC. In this case, the NBI-ME findings differed from those of typical squamous cell carcinoma in that both non-invasive cancer-like irregular loop-shaped microvessels coexisted with massively invasive cancer-like thick non-looped vessels. We speculate that the looped and non-looped vessels observed by NBI-ME histologically corresponded to thin vessels in the intra-epithelial papilla and thick vessels around the tumor nests, respectively. These NBI-ME findings might be a feature of early esophageal BSC.

Narrowband time delay estimation based on correlation coefficient

The problems of time delay estimation of narrowband signals are presented. The disadvantages of the existing algorithms are analyzed, and a new narrowband time delay estimating algorithm based on correlation coefficient is proposed. The original time delay information is transfered into the delay between the autocorrelation and cross-correlation function, and the precise estimating result by wave-comparison is given. The algorithm proposed here is also compared with other algorithms and its advantages over other algorithms are proved. The theoretical analysis and simulation show the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.

Improved HHT and its application in narrowband radar imaging for precession cone-shaped targets

Imaging the spatial precession cone-shaped targets with narrowband radar is a new technical approach in mid-course recognition problem. However, most existing time-frequency methods still have some inevitable deficiencies for extracting microDoppler information in practical applications, which leads to blurring of the image. A new narrowband radar imaging algorithm for the precession cone-shaped targets is proposed. The instantaneous frequency of each scattering point is gained by using the improved Hilbert-Huang transform, then the positions of scattering points in the parameter domain are reconstructed. Numerical simulation and experiment results confirm the effectiveness and high precision of the proposed algorithm.

Improve the Nonparametric Image Segmentation with Narrowband Levelset and Fast Gauss Transformation

Nonparametric method based on the mutual information is an efficient technique for the image segmentation. In this method, the image is divided into the internal and external labeled regions, and the segmentation problem constrained by the total length of the region boundaries will be changed into the maximization of the mutual information between the region labels and the image pixel intensities. The maximization problem can be solved by deriving the associated gradient flows and the curve evolutions. One of the advantages for this method does not need to choose the segmentation parameter;another is not sensitive to the noise. By employing the narrowband levelset and Fast Gauss Transformation, the computation time is reduced clearly and the algorithm efficiency is greatly improved.

New Technique for Estimating and Suppressing Narrowband Interference in DSSS Systems

A generalized approach for narrowband interference （NBI） suppression in direct sequence spread spectrum （DSSS） communication systems using adaptive infinite impulse response （IIR） filter is presented. The excision filter coefficients depend on both the jammer power and its instantaneous frequency. The dependency of the filter construction on the jammer power is significant as it allows optimal tradeoff between interference removal and signal distortion by maximizing the receiver signal to noise ratio improvement（SNRI）. Instead of traditional adaptive line enhancer （ALE） estimator, a preferable NBI estimator-Fourier interpolation estimator （FIE） is proposed. Closed-form expressions of the SNR improvement and theoretical bit error rate （BER） based on the assumption that the output of the correlator is Gaussian distributed are both derived. Performance results obtained by numerical simulation are also presented and compared with theoretical results.

Aliasing-free high resolution imaging of fast rotating targets with narrowband radar

Narrowband radar has been successfully used for high resolution imaging of fast rotating targets by exploiting their micro-motion features.In some practical situations,however,the target image may suffer from aliasing due to the fixed pulse repetition interval(PRI)of traditional radar scheme.In this work,the random PRI signal associated with compressed sensing(CS)theory was introduced for aliasing reduction to obtain high resolution images of fast rotating targets.To circumvent the large-scale dictionary and high computational complexity problem arising from direct application of CS theory,the low resolution image was firstly generated by applying a modified generalized Radon transform on the time-frequency domain,and then the dictionary was scaled down by random undersampling as well as the atoms extraction according to those strong scattering areas of the low resolution image.The scale-down-dictionary CS(SDD-CS)processing scheme was detailed and simulation results show that the SDD-CS scheme for narrowband radar can achieve preferable images with no aliasing as well as acceptable computational cost.

8-nm narrowband photodetection in diamonds

Spectrally-selective photodetection plays a crucial role in various applications,including target imaging and environmental monitoring.Traditional deep-ultraviolet(DUV)narrowband photodetection systems consist of broadband photodetectors and filters,which complicates the architecture and constrains imaging quality.Here,we introduce an electronic-grade diamond single-crystal photodetector exhibiting an exceptionally narrow spectral response in the DUV range with a full width at half maximum of 8 nm.By examining diamond photodetectors with varying dislocation densities,we propose that mitigating the defect-induced trapping effect to achieve charge collection narrowing,assisted by free exciton radiative recombination,is an effective strategy for narrowband photodetection.The superior performance of this device is evidenced through the imaging of DUV light sources,showcasing its capability to differentiate between distinct light sources and monitor human-safe sterilization systems.Our findings underscore the promising potential applications of electronicgrade diamond in narrowband photodetection and offer a valuable technique for identifying electronic-grade diamond.

Realization of double resonance for a bright frequencytunable source of narrowband entangled photons

In this paper, we report an interesting phenomenon when precisely adjust the tuning crystal for double-resonance of a type-II configured parametric amplifier cavity, which is later verified as a cavity-enhanced effect in optics alignment. The theoretical result indicates that an angle accuracy error within 0.09° is necessary to achieve a high contrast ratio of 100：1 for a cavity with a finesse of about 205, which is crucial but high-demanding to get a high-quality narrowband entanglement source. Meanwhile, we figure out a method to release such a high requirement and get high visibility in a moderate-accuracy alignment.

Data-Aided Frequency Offset Estimation with Narrowband Interference

An algorithm for carrier frequency offset estimation with narrowband interference in burstmode transmissions is proposed.The algorithm is data-aided and has a feedforward structure that can be easily implemented digitally.The principle of the algorithm is based on a properly designed training sequence and an interpolation technique.Simulation results indicate that the estimation range is about ±20% of the symbol rate.The performance is satisfactory for a signal-to-noise ratio（SNR）as low as -13 dB and the mean square error（MSE）is approximately irrelevant to signal-to-interference ratio（SIR）values over -20 dB.

Multi-narrowband signals receiving method based on analog-to-information convertor and block sparsity

The analog-to-information convertor (AIC) is a successful practice of compressive sensing (CS) theory in the analog signal acquisition. This paper presents a multi-narrowband signals sampling and reconstruction model based on AIC and block sparsity. To overcome the practical problems, the block sparsity is divided into uniform block and non-uniform block situations, and the block restricted isometry property and sub-sampling limit in different situations are analyzed respectively in detail. Theoretical analysis proves that using the block sparsity in AIC can reduce the restricted isometric constant, increase the reconstruction probability and reduce the sub -sampling rate. Simulation results show that the proposed model can complete sub -sampling and reconstruction for multi-narrowband signals. This paper extends the application range of AIC from the finite information rate signal to the multi-narrowband signals by using the potential relevance of support sets. The proposed receiving model has low complexity and is easy to implement, which can promote the application of CS theory in the radar receiver to reduce the burden of analog-to digital convertor (ADC) and solve bandwidth limitations of ADC.

Generation of narrowband Lamb waves based on the Michelson interference technique

An optical method of generating narrowband Lamb waves is presented. It is carried out with a laser line array in a thermoelastic regime implemented by the Michelson interference technique, where the formed array element spacing can be flexibly and conveniently changed to achieve selective mode excitation. In order to simulate the displacement response generated by this array, its intensity distribution function is presented to build a theoretical analysis model and to derive the integral representation of the displacement response. The experimental device and measuring system are built to generate and detect the Lamb waves on a steel plate. Numerical calculation results of narrowband Lamb wave displacement signals based on the theoretical model show good agreement with experimental results.

New Kalman Filtering Algorithm for Narrowband Interference Suppression in Spread Spectrum Systems

A new Kalman filtering algorithm based on estimation of spread spectrum signal before suppression of narrowband interference （NBI） in spread spectrum systems, using the dependence of autoregressive （AR） interference, is presented compared with performance of the ACM nonlinear filtering algorithm, simulation results show that the proposed algorithm has preferable performance, there is about 5 dB SNR improvement in average.

Modulated Lapped Biorthogonal Transform for Non-orthogonal Narrowband Interference Excision in Spread Spectrum Communications

Traditional lapped transform domain excision techniques obtain good performance at the expense of increased processing delay. Extension of transform domain filtering techniques to the lapped biorthogonal transform domain can help solve the problem. By incorporating biorthogonality into the lapped transforms, more flexibility is obtained in the design of windows. Thus transform bases with better stopband attenuation can be generated by designing windows, but not by increasing the overlapping factor. In this paper, a new modulated lapped biorthogonal transform (MLBT) with optimized windows is introduced for efficient compression of multi-tone interfering signal energy. The bit error rate (BER) performance of the receiver employing the proposed MLBT excision technique is analyzed and compared with that of the lapped transform domain excision-based receivers. Simulation results demonstrate the improved performance and increased robustness of the proposed technique.

Narrowband perfect terahertz absorber based on polar-dielectrics metasurface

We theoretically propose a narrowband perfect absorber metasurface(PAMS) based on surface phonon polaritons in the terahertz range. The PAMS has unit cell consisting of a silver biarc on the top, a thin polar-dielectric in the middle and a silver layer at the bottom. The phonon polaritons are excited at the interface between the silver biarc and the polar dielectric, and enhance the absorption of the PAMS. The absorption peak is at 36.813 μm and the full width half maximum(FWHM) is nearly 36 nm, independent of the polarization and incidence angle. The electric fields are located at the split of the biarc silver layer and the quality factor Q is 1150. The FWHM decreases with the decreasing split width. When the thickness of the bottom layer is larger than 50 nm, the narrow band and high absorption are insensitive to the thickness of those layers. The designed absorber may have useful applications in terahertz spectra such as energy harvesting, thermal emitter, and sensing.

Therapeutic Comparison between Sun Irradiation vs. Narrowband UVB Phototherapy along with Concomitant Topical Tacalcitol for Vitiligo Vulgaris

In addition to therapeutic options such as steroid ointment, immunosuppressive drug and ultraviolet phototherapy, recent reports have demonstrated the clinical efficacy of topical vitamin D3 for vitiligo vulgaris. However, there seems to be little clinical effect of vitamin D3 without UV exposure. In the present study, we evaluated the clinical difference of sun irradiation vs. narrowband UVB in combination with tacalcitol assessing the change of lesion size and color tone by a spectrophotometer. Thirty-three vitiligo patients were composed of 19 treated with sun illumination and 14 treated with narrowband UVB in combination with topical use of tacalcitol. The mean % size reduction was higher in the group of sunbathing than narrowband UVB (29% vs. 23%). Delta L score, which represented the difference of whiteness between lesional and perilesional skin, was significantly improved after treatment in the group of sun irradiation instead of narrowband UVB (p = 0.0023). Therefore, we consider that sun illumination along with tacalcitol may be able to induce natural repigmentation and be an alternative therapeutic option for vitiligo vulgaris.

基于深度强化学习的Π型阻抗匹配网络多参数最优求解方法

针对电力线信道阻抗变化复杂、负载阻抗不匹配造成通信质量差等问题,提出一种基于深度强化学习的Π型阻抗匹配网络多参数最优求解方法,并验证分析了深度强化学习对于寻找最优匹配参数的可行性。首先,建立Π型网络结构,推导窄带匹配和宽带匹配场景下的最优匹配目标函数。其次,采用深度强化学习,利用智能体的移动模拟实际匹配网络的元件参数变化,设置含有理论值与最优匹配值参数的公式作为奖励,构建寻优匹配模型。然后,分别仿真验证了窄带匹配和宽带匹配两种应用场景并优化模型的网络参数。最后,仿真结果证明,经过训练后的最优模型运行时间较短且准确度较高,能够较好地自动匹配电力线载波通信负载阻抗变化,改善和提高电力线载波通信质量。

Indoor Narrowband Power Lines Channel Characterization

Power line is an efficient media for home area networking communication scenarios. However, it is not designed to transmit data. This causes several perturbations phenomenon for communications technologies over the power cables. This work presents an investigation of the indoor narrowband power lines channel behavior. The load, the transmission line length and the network topology impact are studied using a simple network. A channel response measure campaign has been realized in 13 sites. The channel capacity has been used for channel classification. The measures were classified into 5 classes. It is shown that channel response is mainly impacted by the load impedance. The class distributions are more impacted by the nature of appliances connected into the indoor network.

A tunable dual-narrowband band-pass filter using plasma quantum well structure

A tunable dual-narrowband pass-band filter is designed. A one-dimensional photonic crystal （1D PC） is comprised of alternate dielectric layer and vacuum layer. Two quantum wells （QWs） as defects can be constructed by sandwiching two plasma slabs symmetrically in the 1D PC, and a dual-narrowband pass-band filter is formed. The conventional finite- difference time-domain （FDTD） method and piecewise linear current density recursive convolution （PLCDRC）-FDTD method are applied to the dielectric and plasma, respectively. The simulation results illustrate that the dual-narrowband frequencies can be tuned by changing the plasma frequency. The pass band interval and the half-power bandwidths （-3-dB band widths） are related to the space interval between two QWs.

基于窄带频谱分析的电力线载波通信干扰过滤技术

电力线路载波通信受到背景噪声、脉冲噪声等方面干扰因素影响,导致通信信号质量下降,为此提出一种基于窄带频谱分析的通信干扰过滤技术。首先构建近似模型分析通信信号特征,利用马尔可夫链模拟信道上脉冲噪声状态。然后基于窄带频谱分析算法,在信号频谱周期图下,利用正交数据窗分离直接频谱,筛选估计方差以避免频谱泄漏事件的发生。利用傅里叶变换计算特征频谱,估计信号能量的集中特性,分析通信信号,平衡信号振幅和干扰抑制。最后通过时频峰值实施干扰滤波,有效保证电力线载波通信信号质量。经过实验数据分析证明,所提技术的载波干扰幅值最小值为1.1 dB,载波通信信号误码率平均值为1.9%,方法耗时平均值为3.8 s。