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1. A blueprint for large-scale quantum-network deployments

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Sebastián-Lombraña, Alberto, Brunner, Hans H., Brito, Juan P., Méndez, Rubén B., Vicente, Rafael J., Buruaga, Jaime S., Ortiz, Laura, Fung, Chi-Hang Fred, Peev, Momtchil, Rivas-Moscoso, José M., Jiménez, Felipe, Pastor, Antonio, López, Diego R., Folgueira, Jesús, and Martín, Vicente

Subjects
Quantum Physics, Electrical Engineering and Systems Science - Systems and Control
Abstract

Quantum Communications is a field that promises advances in cryptography, quantum computing and clock synchronisation, among other potential applications. However, communication based on quantum phenomena requires an extreme level of isolation from external disturbances, making the transmission of quantum signals together with classical ones difficult. A range of techniques has been tested to introduce quantum communications in already deployed optical networks which also carry legacy traffic. This comes with challenges, not only at the physical layer but also at the operations and management layer. To achieve a broad acceptance among network operators, the joint management and operation of quantum and classical resources, compliance with standards, and quality and legal assurance need to be addressed. This article presents a detailed account of solutions to the above issues, deployed and evaluated in the MadQCI (Madrid Quantum Communication Infrastructure) testbed. This network is designed to integrate quantum communications in the telecommunications ecosystem by installing quantum-key-distribution modules from multiple providers in production nodes of two different operators. The modules were connected through an optical-switched network with more than 130 km of deployed optical fibre. The tests were done in compliance with strict service level agreements that protected the legacy traffic of the pre-existing classical network. The goal was to achieve full quantum-classical compatibility at all levels, while limiting the modifications of optical transport and encryption and complying with as many standards as possible. This effort was intended to serve as a blueprint, which can be used as the foundation of large-scale quantum network deployments. To demonstrate the capabilities of MadQCI, end-to-end encryption services were deployed and a variety of use-cases were showcased., Comment: 16 pages

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2024

2. Linking QKD testbeds across Europe

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Brauer, Max, Vicente, Rafael J., Buruaga, Jaime S., Mendez, Ruben B., Braun, Ralf-Peter, Geitz, Marc, Rydlichkowski, Piotr, Brunner, Hans H., Fung, Fred, Peev, Momtchil, Pastor, Antonio, Lopez, Diego, Martin, Vicente, and Brito, Juan P.

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Computer Science - Cryptography and Security, Computer Science - Networking and Internet Architecture
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Quantum-key-distribution (QKD) networks are gaining importance and it has become necessary to analyze the most appropriate methods for their long-distance interconnection. In this paper, four different methods of interconnecting remote QKD networks are proposed. The methods are used to link three different QKD testbeds in Europe, located in Berlin, Madrid, and Poznan. Although long-distance QKD links are only emulated, the used methods can serve as a blueprint for a secure interconnection of distant QKD networks in the future. Specifically, the presented approaches combine, in a transparent way, different fiber and satellite physical media, as well as common standards of key-delivery interfaces. The testbed interconnections are designed to increase the security by utilizing multipath techniques and multiple hybridizations of QKD and post quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms.

Published
2023

3. Cold highly charged ions in a radio-frequency trap with superconducting magnetic shielding

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Dijck, Elwin A., Warnecke, Christian, Wehrheim, Malte, Henninger, Ruben B., Eff, Julia, Georgiou, Kostas, Graf, Andrea, Kokh, Stepan, Sajith, Lakshmi P. Kozhiparambil, Mayo, Christopher, Schäfer, Vera M., Volk, Claudia, Schmidt, Piet O., Pfeifer, Thomas, and López-Urrutia, José R. Crespo

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Physics - Atomic Physics
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We implement sympathetic cooling of highly charged ions (HCI) by fully enclosing a linear Paul trap within a superconducting radio-frequency resonator. A quantization magnetic field applied while cooling down into the superconducting state remains present in the trap for centuries and external electromagnetic fluctuations are greatly suppressed. A magnetic field decay rate at the 10$^{-10}$ s$^{-1}$ level is found using trapped Doppler-cooled Be$^+$ ions as hyperfine-structure (hfs) qubits. Ramsey interferometry and spin-echo measurements on magnetically-sensitive hfs transitions yield coherence times of >400 ms, showing excellent passive shielding at frequencies down to DC. For sympathetic cooling of HCI, we extract them from an electron beam ion trap (EBIT) and co-crystallize one together with Doppler-cooled Be$^+$ ions. By subsequently ejecting all but one Be$^+$ ions, we prepare single HCI for quantum logic spectroscopy towards frequency metrology and qubit operations with a great variety of HCI species., Comment: 16 pages, 19 figures. The following article has been submitted to Review of Scientific Instruments. After it is published, it will be found at https://rsi.aip.org/

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2023
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4. Teaching quantum communications through a hands-on laboratory

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Sebastián-Lombraña, Alberto, Ortiz, Laura, Brito, Juan P., de Buruaga, Jaime Sáez, Vicente, Rafael J., Mendez, Ruben B., Artiñano, Rafael, and Martín, Vicente

Subjects
Physics - Physics Education, Quantum Physics
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Teaching quantum communication is a challenging task when involving different technical and engineering backgrounds. The use of an approach that exploits the knowledge of these profiles, as well as other technological resources available for demonstrations or exercises, enhances this teaching. This paper presents as an example the "Quantum Communications Lab" that took place at the 6th INFIERI Summer School in 2021. In this lab, the access to the Madrid Quantum Communication Infrastructure (MadQCI) was an important resource available., Comment: Accepted for publication in JINST, 12 pages

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2023
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5. Sensorless MPPT Algorithms for PV Systems in Partially Shaded Scenarios

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Guilherme M. S. Martines, Moacyr A. G. de Brito, Edson A. Batista, Ruben B. Godoy, and Tiago H. A. Mateus

Subjects
MPPT, sensorless, metaheuristic, reduced cost, partial shading conditions, photovoltaic arrays, Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering, TK1-9971
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This manuscript presents current sensorless algorithms for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in partially shaded photovoltaic (PV) systems. The necessity of a current sensor is eliminated with the use of mathematical modeling of the power electronics converter. This approach significantly reduces the implementation cost and the inherent disadvantages in the current sensor circuitry. MPPT techniques based on soft computing are employed, in addition to Perturb and Observe (P&O), due to their ability to explore a larger search space. This feature is advantageous because it minimizes convergence risk to a local maximum, a limitation of traditional techniques. Simulation and experimental results are presented and each algorithm is evaluated through different metrics, such as search time for the global maximum power point (GMPP) and efficiency. The tests consider dynamic irradiance profiles, producing a tracking factor (TF) above 99% and a remarkable fast convergence time.

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2024
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7. Immunomodulators for immunocompromised patients hospitalized for COVID-19: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Hermine, Olivier, Mariette, Xavier, Ravaud, Philippe, Bureau, Serge, Dougados, Maxime, Resche-Rigon, Matthieu, Tharaux, Pierre-Louis, Tibi, Annick, Azoulay, Elie, Cadranel, Jacques, Emmerich, Joseph, Fartoukh, Muriel, Guidet, Bertrand, Humbert, Marc, Lacombe, Karine, Mahevas, Matthieu, Pene, Frédéric, Porcher, Raphaël, Pourchet-Martinez, Valerie, Schlemmer, Frédéric, Yazdanpanah, Yazdan, Baron, Gabriel, Perrodeau, Elodie, Vanhoye, Damien, Kedzia, Cécile, Demerville, Lauren, Gysembergh-Houal, Anne, Bourgoin, Alexandre, Raked, Nabil, Mameri, Lakhdar, Montlahuc, Claire, Biard, Lucie, Alary, St.phanie, Hamiria, Samir, Bariz, Thinhinane, Semri, Hala, Hai, Dhiaa Meriem, Benafla, Moustafa, Belloul, Mohamed, Vauboin, Pernelle, Flamand, Saskia, Pacheco, Claire, Walter-Petrich, Anouk, Stan, Emilia, Benarab, Souad, Nyanou, Corine, Charreteur, Robin, Dupre, Céline, Cardet, Kévin, Lehmann, Blandine, Baghli, Kamyl, Madelaine, Claire, D'Ortenzio, Eric, Puéchal, Oriane, Semaille, Caroline, Savale, Laurent, Harrois, Anatole, Figueiredo, Samy, Duranteau, Jacques, Anguel, Nadia, Pavot, Arthur, Monnet, Xavier, Richard, Christian, Teboul, Jean-Louis, Durand, Philippe, Tissieres, Pierre, Jevnikar, Mitja, Montani, David, Pavy, Stephan, Nocturne, Gaétane, Bitoun, Samuel, Noel, Nicolas, Lambotte, Olivier, Escaut, Lelia, Jauréguiberry, Stephane, Baudry, Elodie, Verny, Christiane, Lefevre, Edouard, Zaidan, Mohamad, Molinari, Domitille, Leprun, Gaël, Fourreau, Alain, Cylly, Laurent, Grimaldi, Lamiae, Virlouvet, Myriam, Meftali, Ramdane, Fabre, Soléne, Licois, Marion, Mamoune, Asmaa, Boudali, Yacine, Le Tiec, Clotilde, Verstuyft, Céline, Roques, Anne-Marie, Georgin-Lavialle, Sophie, Senet, Patricia, Pialoux, Gilles, Soria, Angele, Parrot, Antoine, François, Helene, Rozensztajn, Nathalie, Blin, Emmanuelle, Choinier, Pascaline, Camuset, Juliette, Rech, Jean-Simon, Canellas, Antony, Rolland-Debord, Camille, Lemarié, Nadege, Belaube, Nicolas, Nadal, Marine, Siguier, Martin, Petit-Hoang, Camille, 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Silveira, Charléne, Metois, Annabelle, Mahenni, Ismahan, Meziani, Meriam, Nilusmas, Cyndie, Le Gac, Sylvie, Ndiaye, Awa, Louni, Fran.oise, Chansombat, Malikhone, Julia, Zelie, Chalal, Solaya, Chalal, Lynda, Kramer, Laura, Le Grand, Jeniffer, Ouifiya, Kafif, Piquard, Valentine, Tubiana, Sarah, Nguyen, Yann, Honsel, Vasco, Weiss, Emmanuel, Codorniu, Anais, Zarrouk, Virginie, de Lastours, Victoire, Uzzan, Matthieu, Gamany, Naura, Claveirole, Agathe, Navid, Alexandre, Fouque, Tiffanie, Cohen, Yonathan, Lupo, Maya, Gilles, Constance, Rahli, Roza, Louis, Zeina, Boutboul, David, Galicier, Lionel, Amara, Yaël, Archer, Gabrielle, Benattia, Amira, Bergeron, Anne, Bondeelle, Louise, de Castro, Nathalie, Clément, Melissa, Darmon, Michaël, Denis, Blandine, Dupin, Clairelyne, Feredj, Elsa, Feyeux, Delphine, Joseph, Adrien, Lenglin, Etienne, Le Guen, Pierre, Liégeon, Geoffroy, Lorillon, Gwenaël, Mabrouki, Asma, Mariotte, Eric, Martin de Frémont, Grégoire, Mirouse, Adrien, Molina, Jean-Michel, Peffault de Latour, Régis, Oksenhendler, Eric, Saussereau, Julien, Tazi, Abdellatif, Tudesq, Jean-Jacques, Zafrani, Lara, Brindele, Isabelle, Bugnet, Emmanuelle, Lebras, Karine Celli, Chabert, Julien, Djaghout, Lamia, Fauvaux, Catherine, Jegu, Anne Lise, Kozakiewicz, Ewa, Meunier, Martine, Tremorin, Marie-Thérèse, Davoine, Claire, Madelaine, Isabelle, Caillat-Zucman, Sophie, Delaugerre, Constance, Morin, Florence, Sène, Damien, Burlacu, Ruxandra, Chousterman, Benjamin, Mégarbanne, Bruno, Richette, Pascal, Riveline, Jean-Pierre, Frazier, Aline, Vicaut, Eric, Berton, Laure, Hadjam, Tassadit, Vazquez-Ibarra, Miguel Alejandro, Jourdaine, Clément, Tran, Olivia, Jouis, Véronique, Jacob, Aude, Smati, Julie, Renaud, Stéphane, Pernin, Claire, Suarez, Lydia, Semerano, Luca, Abad, Sébastien, nainous, Ruben B., Bonnet, Nicolas, Comparon, Celine, Cohen, Yves, Cordel, Hugues, Dhote, Robin, Dournon, Nathalie, Duchemann, Boris, Ebstein, Nathan, Gille, Thomas, Giroux-Leprieur, Benedicte, Goupil de Bouille, Jeanne, Nunes, Hilario, Oziel, Johanna, Roulot, Dominique, Sese, Lucile, ClaireTantet, Uzunhan, Yurdagul, Bloch-Queyrat, Coralie, Levy, Vincent, Messani, Fadhila, Rahaoui, Mohammed, Petit, Myléne, Brahmi, Sabrina, Rathoin, Vanessa, Rigal, Marthe, Costedoat-Chalumeau, Nathalie, Luong, Liem Binh, Hamou, Zakaria Ait, Benghanem, Sarah, Blanche, Philippe, Carlier, Nicolas, Chaigne, Benjamin, Gauzit, Remy, Joumaa, Hassan, Jozwiak, Mathieu, Lachétre, Marie, Lafoeste, Hélène, Launay, Odie, Legendre, Paul, Marey, Jonathan, Morbieu, Caroline, Palmieri, Lola-Jade, Szwebel, Tali-Anne, Abdoul, Hendy, Bruneau, Alexandra, Beclin-Clabaux, Audrey, Larrieu, Charly, Montanari, Pierre, Dufour, Eric, Clarke, Ada, Le Bourlout, Catherine, Marin, Nathalie, Menage, Nathalie, Saleh-Mghir, Samira, Cisse, Mamadou Salif, Cheref, Kahina, Guerin, Corinne, Zerbit, Jérémie, Michel, Marc, Gallien, Sébastien, Crickx, Etienne, Le Vavasseur, Benjamin, Kempf, Emmanuelle, Jaffal, Karim, Vindrios, William, 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Cavelot, Sebastien, Larcheveque, Cecile, Annonay, Laurence, Benhida, Jaouad, Zahrate-Ghoul, Aida, Hammal, Soumeya, Belilita, Ridha, Charbonnier, Fanny, Aguilar, Claire, Alby-Laurent, Fanny, Burger, Carole, Campos-Vega, Clara, Chavarot, Nathalie, Fournier, Benjamin, Rouzaud, Claire, Vimpére, Damien, Elie, Caroline, Bakouboula, Prissile, Choupeaux, Laure, Granville, Sophie, Issorat, Elodie, Broissand, Christine, Alyanakian, Marie-Alexandra, Geri, Guillaume, Derridj, Nawal, Sguiouar, Naima, Meddah, Hakim, Djadel, Mourad, Chambrin-Lauvray, Héléne, Duclos-vallée, Jean-Charles, Saliba, Faouzi, Sacleux, Sophie-Caroline, Kounis, Ilias, Tamazirt, Sonia, Rudant, Eric, Michot, Jean-Marie, Stoclin, Annabelle, Colomba, Emeline, Pommeret, Fanny, Willekens, Christophe, Da Silva, Rosa, Dejean, Valérie, Mekid, Yasmina, Ben-Mabrouk, Ines, Netzer, Florence, Pradon, Caroline, Drouard, Laurence, Camara-Clayette, Valérie, Morel, Alexandre, Garcia, Gilles, Mohebbi, Abolfazl, Berbour, Férial, Dehais, Mélanie, Pouliquen, Anne-Lise, Klasen, Alison, Soyez-Herkert, Loren, London, Jonathan, Keroumi, Younes, Guillot, Emmanuelle, Grailles, Guillaume, El amine, Younes, Defrancq, Fanny, Fodil, Hanane, Bouras, Chaouki, Dautel, Dominique, Gambier, Nicolas, Dieye, Thierno, Bienvenu, Boris, Lancon, Victor, Lecomte, Laurence, Beziriganyan, Kristina, Asselate, Belkacem, Allanic, Laure, Kiouris, Elena, Legros, Marie-Héléne, Lemagner, Christine, Martel, Pascal, Provitolo, Vincent, Ackermann, Félix, Le Marchand, Mathilde, Chan Hew Wai, Aurélie, Fremont, Dimitri, Coupez, Elisabeth, Adda, Mireille, Duée, Frédéric, Bernard, Lise, Gros, Antoine, Henry, Estelle, Courtin, Claire, Pattyn, Anne, Guinot, Pierre-Grégoire, Bardou, Marc, Maurer, Agnes, Jambon, Julie, Cransac, Amélie, Pernot, Corinne, Mourvillier, Bruno, Marquis, Eric, Benoit, Philippe, Roux, Damien, Gernez, Coralie, Yelnik, Cécile, Poissy, Julien, Nizard, Mandy, Denies, Fanette, Gros, Helene, Mourad, Jean-Jacques, Sacco, Emmanuelle, Renet, Sophie, Ader, F., Yazdanpanah, Y., Mentre, F., Peiffer-Smadja, N., Lescure, F.X., Poissy, J., Bouadma, L., Timsit, J.F., Lina, B., Morfin-Sherpa, F., Bouscambert, M., Gaymard, A., Peytavin, G., Abel, L., Guedj, J., Andrejak, C., Burdet, C., Laouenan, C., Belhadi, D., Dupont, A., Alfaiate, T., Basli, B., Chair, A., Laribi, S., Level, J., Schneider, M., Tellier, M.C., Dechanet, A., Costagliola, D., Terrier, B., Ohana, M., Couffin-Cadiergues, S., Esperou, H., Delmas, C., Saillard, J., Fougerou, C., Moinot, L., Wittkop, L., Cagnot, C., Le Mestre, S., Lebrasseur-Longuet, D., Petrov-Sanchez, V., Diallo, A., Mercier, N., Icard, V., Leveau, B., Tubiana, S., Hamze, B., Gelley, A., Noret, M., D’Ortenzio, E., Puechal, O., Semaille, C., Welte, T., Paiva, J.A., Halanova, M., Kieny, M.P., Balssa, E., Birkle, C., Gibowski, S., Landry, E., Le Goff, A., Moachon, L., Moins, C., Wadouachi, L., Paul, C., Levier, A., Bougon, D., Djossou, F., Epelboin, L., Dellamonica, J., Marquette, C.H., Robert, C., Gibot, S., Senneville, E., Jean-Michel, V., Zerbib, Y., Chirouze, C., Boyer, A., Cazanave, C., Gruson, D., Malvy, D., Andreu, P., Quenot, J.P., Terzi, N., Faure, K., Chabartier, C., Le Moing, V., Klouche, K., Ferry, T., F, Valour, Gaborit, B., Canet, E., Le Turnier, P., Boutoille, D., Bani-Sadr, F., Benezit, F., Revest, M., Cameli, C., Caro, A., Um Tegue, MJ Ngo, Le Tulzo, Y., Laviolle, B., Laine, F., Thiery, G., Meziani, F., Hansmann, Y., Oulehri, W., Tacquard, C., Vardon-Bounes, F., Riu-Poulenc, B., Murris-Espin, M., Bernard, L., Garot, D., Hinschberger, O., Martinot, M., Bruel, C., Pilmis, B., Bouchaud, O., Loubet, P., Roger, C., Monnet, X., Figueiredo, S., Godard, V., Mira, J.P., Lachatre, M., Kerneis, S., Aboab, J., Sayre, N., Crockett, F., Lebeaux, D., Buffet, A., Diehl, J.L., Fayol, A., Hulot, J.S., Livrozet, M., Dessap, A Mekontso, Ficko, C., Stefan, F., Le Pavec, J., Mayaux, J., Ait-Oufella, H., Molina, J.M., Pialoux, G., Fartoukh, M., Textoris, J., Brossard, M., Essat, A., Netzer, E., 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Ilias I. Siempos, Andre C. Kalil, Drifa Belhadi, Viviane Cordeiro Veiga, Alexandre Biasi Cavalcanti, Westyn Branch-Elliman, Eleni Papoutsi, Konstantinos Gkirgkiris, Nikoleta A. Xixi, Anastasia Kotanidou, Olivier Hermine, Raphaël Porcher, Xavier Mariette, Philippe Ravaud, Serge Bureau, Maxime Dougados, Matthieu Resche-Rigon, Pierre-Louis Tharaux, Annick Tibi, Elie Azoulay, Jacques Cadranel, Joseph Emmerich, Muriel Fartoukh, Bertrand Guidet, Marc Humbert, Karine Lacombe, Matthieu Mahevas, Frédéric Pene, Valerie Pourchet-Martinez, Frédéric Schlemmer, Yazdan Yazdanpanah, Gabriel Baron, Elodie Perrodeau, Damien Vanhoye, Cécile Kedzia, Lauren Demerville, Anne Gysembergh-Houal, Alexandre Bourgoin, Nabil Raked, Lakhdar Mameri, Claire Montlahuc, Lucie Biard, St.phanie Alary, Samir Hamiria, Thinhinane Bariz, Hala Semri, Dhiaa Meriem Hai, Moustafa Benafla, Mohamed Belloul, Pernelle Vauboin, Saskia Flamand, Claire Pacheco, Anouk Walter-Petrich, Emilia Stan, Souad Benarab, Corine Nyanou, Robin Charreteur, Céline Dupre, Kévin Cardet, Blandine Lehmann, Kamyl Baghli, Claire Madelaine, Eric D'Ortenzio, Oriane Puéchal, Caroline Semaille, Laurent Savale, Anatole Harrois, Samy 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Lindholm, Ana Elizabeth Markelz, Katrin Mende, Richard Mularski, Elizabeth Hohmann, Mariam Torres-Soto, Nikolaus Jilg, Ryan C. Maves, Gregory C. Utz, Sarah L. George, Daniel F. Hoft, James D. Brien, Roger Paredes, Lourdes Mateu, Cora Loste, Princy Kumar, Sarah Thornton, Sharmila Mohanraj, Noreen A. Hynes, Lauren M. Sauer, Christopher J. Colombo, Christina Schofield, Rhonda E. Colombo, Susan E. Chambers, Richard M. Novak, Andrea Wendrow, Samir K. Gupta, Tida Lee, Tahaniyat Lalani, Mark Holodniy, Aarthi Chary, Nikhil Huprikar, Anuradha Ganesan, Norio Ohmagari, Ayako Mikami, D. Ashley Price, Christopher J.A. Duncan, Kerry Dierberg, Henry J. Neumann, Stephanie N. Taylor, Alisha Lacour, Najy Masri, Edwin Swiatlo, Kyle Widmer, James D. Neaton, Mary Bessesen, David S. Stephens, Timothy H. Burgess, Timothy M. Uyeki, Robert Walker, G. Lynn Marks, Anu Osinusi, Huyen Cao, Anabela Cardoso, Stephanie de Bono, Douglas E. Schlichting, Kevin K. Chung, Jennifer L. Ferreira, Michelle Green, Mat Makowski, Michael R. Wierzbicki, Tom M. Conrad, Jill Ann El-Khorazaty, Heather Hill, Tyler Bonnett, Nikki Gettinger, Theresa Engel, Teri Lewis, Jing Wang, John H. Beigel, Kay M. Tomashek, Varduhi Ghazaryan, Tatiana Beresnev, Seema Nayak, Lori E. Dodd, Walla Dempsey, Effie Nomicos, Marina Lee, Rhonda Pikaart-Tautges, Mohamed Elsafy, Robert Jurao, Hyung Koo, Michael Proschan, Tammy Yokum, Janice Arega, Ruth Florese, Jocelyn D. Voell, Richard Davey, Ruth C. Serrano, Zanthia Wiley, Varun K. Phadke, Paul A. Goepfert, Carlos A. Gomez, Theresa A. Sofarelli, Laura Certain, Hannah N. Imlay, Cameron R. Wolfe, Emily R. Ko, John J. Engemann, Nora Bautista Felix, Claire R. Wan, Sammy T. Elmor, Laurel R. Bristow, Michelle S. Harkins, Nicole M. Iovine, Marie-Carmelle Elie-Turenne, Victor F. Tapson, Pyoeng Gyun Choe, Richard A. Mularski, Kevin S. Rhie, Rezhan H. Hussein, Dilek Ince, Patricia L. Winokur, Jin Takasaki, Sho Saito, Kimberly McConnell, PharmD, David L. Wyles, Ellen Sarcone, Kevin A. Grimes, Katherine Perez, Charles Janak, Jennifer A. Whitaker, Paulina A. Rebolledo, John Gharbin, Allison A. Lambert, Diego F. Zea, Emma Bainbridge, David C. Hostler, Jordanna M. Hostler, Brian T. Shahan, Evelyn Ling, Minjoung Go, Fleesie A. Hubbard, Melony Chakrabarty, Maryrose Laguio-Vila, Edward E. Walsh, Faheem Guirgis, Vincent C. Marconi, Christian Madar, Scott A. Borgetti, Corri Levine, Joy Nock, Keith Candiotti, Julia Rozman, Fernando Dangond, Yann Hyvert, Andrea Seitzinger, Kaitlyn Cross, Stephanie Pettibone, Seema U. Nayak, and Gregory A. Deye

Subjects
Acute respiratory distress syndrome, Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, Pneumonia, Critically ill, Cancer, Medicine (General), R5-920
Abstract

Summary: Background: Although immunomodulators have established benefit against the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in general, it is uncertain whether such agents improve outcomes without increasing the risk of secondary infections in the specific subgroup of previously immunocompromised patients. We assessed the effect of immunomodulators on outcomes of immunocompromised patients hospitalized for COVID-19. Methods: The protocol was prospectively registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022335397). MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and references of relevant articles were searched up to 01-06-2022. Authors of potentially eligible randomized controlled trials were contacted to provide data on immunocompromised patients randomized to immunomodulators vs control (i.e., placebo or standard-of-care). Findings: Eleven randomized controlled trials involving 397 immunocompromised patients hospitalized for COVID-19 were included. Ten trials had low risk of bias. There was no difference between immunocompromised patients randomized to immunomodulators vs control regarding mortality [30/182 (16.5%) vs 41/215 (19.1%); RR 0.93, 95% CI 0.61–1.41; p = 0.74], secondary infections (RR 1.00, 95% CI 0.64–1.58; p = 0.99) and change in World Health Organization ordinal scale from baseline to day 15 (weighed mean difference 0.27, 95% CI -0.09–0.63; p = 0.15). In subgroup analyses including only patients with hematologic malignancy, only trials with low risk of bias, only trials administering IL-6 inhibitors, or only trials administering immunosuppressants, there was no difference between comparators regarding mortality. Interpretation: Immunomodulators, compared to control, were not associated with harmful or beneficial outcomes, including mortality, secondary infections, and change in ordinal scale, when administered to immunocompromised patients hospitalized for COVID-19. Funding: Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation.

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2024
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10. An efficient transformation method for genome editing of elite bread wheat cultivars

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Akshaya K. Biswal, L. Ruben B. Hernandez, Ana I. R. Castillo, Juan M. Debernardi, and Kanwarpal S. Dhugga

Subjects
wheat, transformation, GRF4-GIF1, particle bombardment, gene editing, CRISPR-Cas, Plant culture, SB1-1110
Abstract

An efficient genetic transformation protocol is necessary to edit genes for trait improvement directly in elite bread wheat cultivars. We used a protein fusion between a wheat growth-regulating factor 4 (GRF4) and its interacting factor (GIF1) to develop a reproducible genetic transformation and regeneration protocol, which we then used to successfully transform elite bread wheat cultivars Baj, Kachu, Morocco, Reedling, RL6077, and Sujata in addition to the experimental cultivar Fielder. Immature embryos were transformed with the vector using particle bombardment method. Transformation frequency increased nearly 60-fold with the GRF4-GIF1-containing vectors as compared to the control vector and ranged from ~5% in the cultivar Kachu to 13% in the cultivar RL6077. We then edited two genes that confer resistance against leaf rust and powdery mildew directly in the aforementioned elite cultivars. A wheat promoter, TaU3 or TaU6, to drive the expression of guide RNA was effective in gene editing whereas the OsU3 promoter failed to generate any edits. Editing efficiency was nearly perfect with the wheat promoters. Our protocol has made it possible to edit genes directly in elite wheat cultivars and would be useful for gene editing in other wheat varieties, which have been recalcitrant to transformation thus far.

Published
2023
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11. Differential-Evolution-Assisted Optimization of Classical Compensation Topologies for 1 W Current-Fed IMD Wireless Charging Systems

Author

Ianca M. S. de Jesus, Thaís M. Tolfo, Ruben B. Godoy, Matheus de C. Pelzl, Beatriz de S. Acosta, and Rafael L. R. Soares

Subjects
implantable medical devices (IMDs), wireless power transfer, Differential-Evolution-based algorithm, Technology, Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), TA1-2040, Biology (General), QH301-705.5, Physics, QC1-999, Chemistry, QD1-999
Abstract

Implantable medical devices (IMDs) necessitate a consistent energy supply, commonly sourced from an embedded battery. However, given the finite lifespan of batteries, periodic replacement becomes imperative. This paper addresses the challenge by introducing a wireless power transfer system designed specifically for implantable medical devices (IMDs). It begins with a detailed analysis of the four conventional topologies. Following this, the paper provides a thorough explanation for choosing the PS topology, highlighting its advantages and suitability for the intended application. The primary parallel capacitance necessitates power from current sources; thus, a Class-E amplifier was implemented. Additionally, the selected circuit was engineered to deliver 1 W at the biocompatible resonance frequency of 13.56 MHz. The delineation of the resonance parameters hinges on multifaceted solutions, encompassing bifurcation-free operation and the attainment of peak efficiency. To ensure the feasibility of the proposed solution, a Differential-Evolution-based algorithm was employed. The results obtained from simulation-based evaluations indicated that the system achieved an efficiency exceeding 86%. This efficiency level was maintained even in the face of frequency fluctuations and variations in the coupling between the coils, thereby ensuring stable operational performance. This aligns seamlessly with the specified application prerequisites, guaranteeing a feasible and reliable operation.

Published
2023
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13. A 600 W Photovoltaic Groundwater Pumping System Based on LLC Converter and Constant Voltage MPPT

Author

Flavio Palmiro, Ruben B. Godoy, Tiago H. d. A. Mateus, and Nicholas D. de Andrade

Subjects
photovoltaic water pumping, resonant DC-DC converter, constant voltage MPPT, Technology
Abstract

The work consists of the development of a market-friendly 600 W photovoltaic battery-less water pumping system. The system is composed of four 280 Wp solar panels, an auxiliary 10 W solar panel, a three-phase converter and a ½ horsepower (hp) submersible water pump. The electronic stage involves a resonant DC-DC converter in series with a voltage source three-phase inverter. The novelties of this work are related to the use of a resonant DC-DC converter with fixed duty-cycle and frequency for water pumping application, the use of Silicon Carbide Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) for solving converter startup issues, and the use of a constant voltage maximum power tracking (MPPT) algorithm with auxiliary panels. The work displays the design of the converter, simulation and experimental results, discussions, and cost evaluation. The feasibility of the system is studied for the water requirements of a beef cattle farm in Brazil.

Published
2023
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14. Current Sensorless Based on PI MPPT Algorithms

Author

Moacyr A. G. de Brito, Guilherme M. S. Martines, Anderson S. Volpato, Ruben B. Godoy, and Edson A. Batista

Subjects
controllers, MPPT, reduced cost, sensorless, Chemical technology, TP1-1185
Abstract

This paper presents novel current sensorless maximum-power point-tracking (MPPT) algorithms based on compensators/controllers and a single-input voltage sensor. The proposed MPPTs eliminate the expensive and noisy current sensor, which can significantly reduce the system cost and retain the advantages of the widely used MPPT algorithms, such as Incremental Conductance (IC) and Perturb and Observe (P&O) algorithms. Additionally, it is verified that the proposed algorithms, especially the proposed Current Sensorless V based on PI, can reach outstanding tracking factors (TFs) such as the IC and P&O based on PI algorithms. In this sense, the insertion of controllers inside the MPPT gives them adaptive characteristics, and the experimental TFs are in the remarkable range of more than 99%, with an average yield of 99.51% and a peak of 99.80%.

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2023
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15. Differential Evolution and Fuzzy-Logic-Based Predictive Algorithm for V2G Charging Stations

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Lucas G. da Silva, Nicholas D. de Andrade, Ruben B. Godoy, Moacyr A. G. de Brito, and Emilio T. Maddalena

Subjects
V2G applications, differential evolution algorithm, fuzzy controller, charging optimization, Technology, Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), TA1-2040, Biology (General), QH301-705.5, Physics, QC1-999, Chemistry, QD1-999
Abstract

This work proposes a differential evolution algorithm to control a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system based on photovoltaic generation and energy cost curves, and constraints associated with the power converters’ operation, battery charging strategy, and initial budgets. The algorithm is designed to trade off the batteries’ state of charge and the profits gained from selling energy to the grid. To achieve this balance, a fuzzy controller is employed and acts based on forecasts of the photovoltaic generation and the cost of electricity, within prediction windows of 120 min, adapting the batteries’ rate of charging or discharging. Simulation results show that for different curves and different initial budgets, the target state of charge is reached at the end of the time horizon. By evaluating the proposed scheme under different scenarios, the algorithm’s performance is proven to be suitable for future practical deployment.

Published
2023
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16. VSG Control Applied to Seven-Level PV Inverter for Partial Shading Impact Abatement

Author

Tiago H. de A. Mateus, José A. Pomilio, Ruben B. Godoy, and João O. P. Pinto

Subjects
partial shading, cascaded multilevel inverter, droop control, active power transfer, Technology
Abstract

This paper describes the use of a Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter to deal with the problem of partial shading in a photovoltaic system connected to the grid. Combined with the topology, it proposes the use of a virtual synchronous generator for power sharing between photovoltaic arrays and to ensure the connection to the power grid even in extreme shading situations with no power buffer. The experimental results demonstrate the feasibility of the strategy adopted and the limitations to overcome.

Published
2022
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17. Embedded FPGA Controllers for Current Compensation Based on Modern Power Theories

Author

Nicholas D. de Andrade, Ruben B. Godoy, Edson A. Batista, Moacyr A. G. de Brito, and Rafael L. R. Soares

Subjects
active parallel power filter, FPGA-in-the-loop, modern power theories, Technology
Abstract

This work compares the performance of two embedded FPGA controllers that can be used in Active Parallel Power Filters (APPF). Both controllers are validated through the FPGA-in-the-loop (FIL) technique, the algorithm’s synthesis is accomplished using the Quartus II® platform, and the board used is from Altera®—Cyclone IV DE2-115. The main difference between the controllers resides in the power theories used to obtain the currents for compensation. The results confirm that the FPGA is a suitable digital device for the parallel operation of multiple compensators and calculation stages, being a viable solution for the requirements imposed in the control of APPF. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the FIL technique for validating the operation of digital circuits and control systems is also confirmed. Finally, a comparison between the processing costs of each of the implemented power theories is presented to guide novel proposals.

Published
2022
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18. Observational relationships between ammonia, carbon dioxide and water vapor under a wide range of meteorological and turbulent conditions: RITA-2021 campaign.

Author

Schulte, Ruben B., Vilà-Guerau de Arellano, Jordi, Rutledge-Jonker, Susanna, van der Graaf, Shelley, Zhang, Jun, and van Zanten, Margreet C.

Subjects
CARBON dioxide in water, WATER vapor, LAND-atmosphere interactions, TURBULENT mixing, WATER pressure, LATENT heat, ATMOSPHERIC carbon dioxide, AMMONIA
Abstract

We present a comprehensive observational approach that aims to establish relationships between the surface–atmosphere exchange of ammonia (NH3) and CO2 uptake and transpiration by vegetation. In doing so, we study relationships useful for the improvement and development of NH3 flux representations in models. The NH3 concentration and flux are measured using a novel open-path miniDOAS (differential optical absorption spectroscopy) measurement setup, taken during the 5-week Ruisdael Land–Atmosphere Interactions Intensive Trace-gas and Aerosol measurement (RITA-2021) campaign (25 August until 12 October 2021) at the Ruisdael Observatory in Cabauw, the Netherlands. After filtering for unobstructed flow, sufficient turbulent mixing and CO2 uptake, we find the diurnal variability in the NH3 flux to be characterized by daytime emissions (0.05 µgm-2s-1 on average) and deposition at sunrise and sunset (-0.05 µgm-2s-1 on average). We first compare the NH3 flux to the observed gross primary production (GPP), representing CO2 uptake, and latent heat flux (LvE), representing net evaporation. Next, we study the observations following the main drivers of the dynamic vegetation response, which are photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), temperature (T) and the water vapor pressure deficit (VPD). Our findings indicate the dominance of the stomatal emission of NH3 , with a high correlation between the observed emissions and both LvE (0.70) and PAR (0.72), as well as close similarities in the diurnal variability in the NH3 flux and GPP. However, efforts to establish relationships are hampered by the high diversity in the NH3 sources of the active agricultural region and the low data availability after filtering. Our findings show the need to collocate meteorological, carbon and nitrogen studies to advance our understanding of NH3 surface exchange and its representation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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19. Sampling Rate Impact on Electrical Power Measurements Based on Conservative Power Theory

Author

Larissa R. Souza, Ruben B. Godoy, Matheus A. de Souza, Luigi G. Junior, and Moacyr A. G. de Brito

Subjects
accurate measurements, Conservative Power Theory, sampling rate, Technology
Abstract

This article presents a study of the sampling rate effect on electrical power measurements whose definitions are based on the Conservative Power Theory (CPT). The definitions of active power and reactive power of the CPT were applied in the MATLAB® software by varying the sampling rate and using a digital power meter as a reference. The measurements were performed in scenarios with linear and non-linear loads. Due to the usage of an integral in the CPT calculus, an error was verified associated with the reactive power being inversely proportional to the sampling rate. From the present study, it is possible to conclude that depending on the sample rate, the errors associated with the reactive power measurements are unacceptable and make the CPT implementation unfeasible. The results also presented effective information about the minimal sampling rate needed to make these errors neglected and to assist in choosing suitable microprocessors for the digital implementation of the CPT. It is worth mentioning that this paper was limited to assess how accurate the measurements of active and reactive powers were and important to highlight that the CPT has the additional contribution of dealing with distortion currents and consequently new portions of powers. For the latter, the influence of sampling rate may be crucial and new lines of investigation are motivated.

Published
2021
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22. A Polymorph of Dipeptide Halide Glycyl-L-Alanine Hydroiodide Monohydrate: Crystal Structure, Optical Second Harmonic Generation, Piezoelectricity and Pyroelectricity

Author

Baptista, Rosa M. F., primary, Gomes, Clara S. B., additional, Silva, Bruna, additional, Oliveira, João, additional, Almeida, Bernardo, additional, Castro, Cidália, additional, Rodrigues, Pedro V., additional, Machado, Ana, additional, Freitas, Ruben B., additional, Rodrigues, Manuel J. L. F., additional, de Matos Gomes, Etelvina, additional, and Belsley, Michael, additional

Published
2023
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25. Sympathetically cooled highly charged ions in a radio-frequency trap with superconducting magnetic shielding

Author

Schmidt, Piet O., Dijck, Elwin A., Warnecke, Christian, Wehrheim, Malte, Henninger, Ruben B., Eff, Julia, Georgiou, Kostas, Graf, Andrea, Kokh, Stepan, Kozhiparambil Sajith, Lakshmi P., Mayo, Christopher, Schäfer, Vera M., Volk, Claudia, Pfeifer, Thomas, Crespo López-Urrutia, José R., Schmidt, Piet O., Dijck, Elwin A., Warnecke, Christian, Wehrheim, Malte, Henninger, Ruben B., Eff, Julia, Georgiou, Kostas, Graf, Andrea, Kokh, Stepan, Kozhiparambil Sajith, Lakshmi P., Mayo, Christopher, Schäfer, Vera M., Volk, Claudia, Pfeifer, Thomas, and Crespo López-Urrutia, José R.

Abstract

We sympathetically cool highly charged ions (HCI) in Coulomb crystals of Doppler-cooled Be+ ions confined in a cryogenic linear Paul trap that is integrated into a fully enclosing radio-frequency resonator manufactured from superconducting niobium. By preparing a single Be+ cooling ion and a single HCI, quantum logic spectroscopy toward frequency metrology and qubit operations with a great variety of species are enabled. While cooling down the assembly through its transition temperature into the superconducting state, an applied quantization magnetic field becomes persistent, and the trap becomes shielded from subsequent external electromagnetic fluctuations. Using a magnetically sensitive hyperfine transition of Be+ as a qubit, we measure the fractional decay rate of the stored magnetic field to be at the 10−10 s−1 level. Ramsey interferometry and spin-echo measurements yield coherence times of >400 ms, demonstrating excellent passive magnetic shielding at frequencies down to DC.

Published
2023

27. A 600 W Photovoltaic Groundwater Pumping System Based on LLC Converter and Constant Voltage MPPT

Author

Andrade, Flavio Palmiro, Ruben B. Godoy, Tiago H. d. A. Mateus, and Nicholas D. de

Subjects
photovoltaic water pumping, resonant DC-DC converter, constant voltage MPPT
Abstract

The work consists of the development of a market-friendly 600 W photovoltaic battery-less water pumping system. The system is composed of four 280 Wp solar panels, an auxiliary 10 W solar panel, a three-phase converter and a ½ horsepower (hp) submersible water pump. The electronic stage involves a resonant DC-DC converter in series with a voltage source three-phase inverter. The novelties of this work are related to the use of a resonant DC-DC converter with fixed duty-cycle and frequency for water pumping application, the use of Silicon Carbide Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) for solving converter startup issues, and the use of a constant voltage maximum power tracking (MPPT) algorithm with auxiliary panels. The work displays the design of the converter, simulation and experimental results, discussions, and cost evaluation. The feasibility of the system is studied for the water requirements of a beef cattle farm in Brazil.

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2023
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28. Assessing the representativity of NH3 measurements influenced by boundary-layer dynamics and the turbulent dispersion of a nearby emission source

Author

Ruben B. Schulte, Margreet C. van Zanten, Bart J. H. van Stratum, and Jordi Vilà-Guerau de Arellano

Subjects
Atmospheric Science
Abstract

This study presents a fine-scale simulation approach to assess the representativity of ammonia (NH3) measurements in the proximity of an emission source. Close proximity to emission sources (

Published
2022
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29. Differential-Evolution-Assisted Optimization of Classical Compensation Topologies for 1 W Current-Fed IMD Wireless Charging Systems.

Author

de Jesus, Ianca M. S., Tolfo, Thaís M., Godoy, Ruben B., Pelzl, Matheus de C., Acosta, Beatriz de S., and Soares, Rafael L. R.

Subjects
WIRELESS power transmission, ARTIFICIAL implants, MEDICAL equipment, TOPOLOGY, POWER resources
Abstract

Implantable medical devices (IMDs) necessitate a consistent energy supply, commonly sourced from an embedded battery. However, given the finite lifespan of batteries, periodic replacement becomes imperative. This paper addresses the challenge by introducing a wireless power transfer system designed specifically for implantable medical devices (IMDs). It begins with a detailed analysis of the four conventional topologies. Following this, the paper provides a thorough explanation for choosing the PS topology, highlighting its advantages and suitability for the intended application. The primary parallel capacitance necessitates power from current sources; thus, a Class-E amplifier was implemented. Additionally, the selected circuit was engineered to deliver 1 W at the biocompatible resonance frequency of 13.56 MHz. The delineation of the resonance parameters hinges on multifaceted solutions, encompassing bifurcation-free operation and the attainment of peak efficiency. To ensure the feasibility of the proposed solution, a Differential-Evolution-based algorithm was employed. The results obtained from simulation-based evaluations indicated that the system achieved an efficiency exceeding 86%. This efficiency level was maintained even in the face of frequency fluctuations and variations in the coupling between the coils, thereby ensuring stable operational performance. This aligns seamlessly with the specified application prerequisites, guaranteeing a feasible and reliable operation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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30. Sarcopenia and long-term survival outcomes after local therapy for colorectal liver metastasis: a meta-analysis

Author

P.B. Olthof, Ruben B. Waalboer, Dirk J. Grünhagen, Cornelis Verhoef, Yannick M. Meyer, Jeroen L.A. van Vugt, and Boris Galjart

Subjects
Oncology, Sarcopenia, medicine.medical_specialty, Hepatology, business.industry, Liver Neoplasms, Hazard ratio, Gastroenterology, Prognosis, medicine.disease, Disease-Free Survival, Progression-Free Survival, Metastasis, Low muscle mass, Sample size determination, Meta-analysis, Internal medicine, Long term survival, Humans, Medicine, In patient, Colorectal Neoplasms, business
Abstract

Background Sarcopenia is defined as either low pre-operative muscle mass or low muscle density on abdominal CT imaging. It has been associated with worse short-term outcomes after surgery for colorectal liver metastases. This study aimed to evaluate whether sarcopenia also impacts long-term survival outcomes in these patients. Methods A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. Overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) outcomes were evaluated. Results Eleven studies were included, ten reporting on the impact of low muscle mass and four on low muscle density. Sample sizes ranged between 47 and 539 (2124 patients in total). Altogether, 897 (42%) patients were considered sarcopenic, although definitions varied between studies. Median follow-up was 21–74 months. Low muscle mass (hazard ration (HR) 1.35, 95%CI 1.08–1.68) and low muscle density (HR 1.97, 95%CI 1.07–3.62) were associated with impaired OS. Low muscle mass (pooled HR 1.17, 95%CI 0.94–1.46) and low muscle density (pooled HR 1.13, 95%CI 0.85–1.50) were not associated with impaired RFS. Discussion Sarcopenia is associated with poorer OS, but not RFS, in patients with CRLM. Additional studies with standardized sarcopenia definitions are needed to better assess the impact of sarcopenia in patients with CRLM.

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2022
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31. A Polymorph of Dipeptide Halide Glycyl-L-Alanine Iodide Hy-Drate: Crystal Structure, Optical Second Harmonic Generation and Pyroelectricity

Author

Rosa M. F. Baptista, Clara S. B. Gomes, Bruna Silva, João Oliveira, Bernardo Almeida, Cidália Castro, Pedro V. Rodrigues, Ana Machado, Ruben B. Freitas, Manuel R. L. F. Rodrigues, Etelvina De Matos Gomes, and Michael Belsley

Subjects
general_materials_science
Abstract

The crystal structure of a polymorph of Glycyl-L-alanine HI.H2O was synthesized from chiral cyclic Glycyl-L-alanine dipeptide, known to show molecular flexibility in different environments. The space group is polar (P21) and therefore pyroelectricity and optical second harmonic generation properties are allowed by symmetry. We report a pyroelectric coefficient as high as 45 µC/m2K occurring at 345 K, one order of magnitude smaller than the semi-organic ferroelectric Triglycine Sulphate (TGS) crystal. Furthermore, the polymorph displays a nonlinear optical effective coefficient of 0.14 pm/V, around 14 times smaller than the value from a phase-matched inorganic Barium Borate (BBO) single crystal.

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2023
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32. MPPT Híbrido Aplicado à Associação dos Conversores Boost ZVT e Inversor H6 Para Aplicações Fotovoltaicas

Author

Moacyr A. G. de Brito, Marcos G. Alves, Ruben B. Godoy, and Carlos A. Canesin

Subjects
Boost ZVT, Energia Fotovoltaica, Inversor H6, MPPT Híbrido, Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering, TK1-9971
Abstract

Este artigo apresenta um inversor monofásico de 4,8kW para aplicações fotovoltaicas, baseado nos conversores Boost ZVT e inversor H6, para a conexão à rede de distribuição. Devido aos valores nominais de corrente o conversor Boost ZVT traz vantagens, considerando-se reduzida interferência eletromagnética, além de elevada eficiência (acima de 96%), enquanto que o inversor H6 permite o projeto de elementos de conexão com indutância reduzida, além de propiciar baixa variação de nível de tensão de modo comum. No presente artigo, um sistema de MPPT híbrido que pode atuar dependendo do nível da tensão de entrada da associação de painéis é apresentado, podendo o sistema operar com todos os conversores ou apenas com o conversor CC-CA, fato que eleva a eficiência do sistema. Finalmente, resultados e análises são apresentadas, contendo todos os algoritmos necessários à aplicação proposta.

Published
2018
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33. Observational relationships between ammonia, carbon dioxide and water vapor under a wide range of meteorological and turbulent conditions: RITA-2021 campaign.

Author

Schulte, Ruben B., de Arellano, Jordi Vilà-Guerau, van der Graaf, Shelley, Rutledge-Jonker, Susanna, Jun Zhang, and van Zanten, Margreet C.

Subjects
CARBON dioxide in water, WATER vapor, TURBULENT mixing, WATER pressure, VAPOR pressure, LATENT heat, AMMONIA
Abstract

We present a comprehensive observational approach, aiming to establish relations between the surface-atmosphere exchange of ammonia (NH3) and the CO2 uptake and transpiration by vegetation. In doing so, we study relationships useful for the the improvement and development of NH3 flux representations and their dependences. The NH3 concentration and flux are measured using a novel open-path miniDOAS measurement setup, taken during the five week RITA-2021 campaign (25 August until 12 October 2021) at the Ruisdael Observatory at Cabauw, the Netherlands. After filtering for unobstructed flow, sufficient turbulent mixing and CO2 uptake, we find the diurnal variability of the NH3 flux to be characterized by daytime emissions (0.05 µg m-2s-1 on average) and deposition at sunrise and sunset (-0.05 µg m-2s-1 on average). We first compare the NH3 flux to the observed gross primary production (GPP), representing CO2 uptake, and latent heat flux (LvE), representing to evapotranspiration. Next we study the observations following the main drivers of the dynamic vegetation response, which are photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), temperature (T) and the water vapor pressure deficit (VPD). Our findings show indication of the dominance of stomatal emission of NH3, with high correlation between the observed emissions and both net LvE (0.70) and PAR (0.72), as well as close similarities in the diurnal variability of the NH3 flux and GPP. However, the efforts to establish relationships are hampered due to the amount of diversity of NH3 sources of the active agricultural region and low data availability after filtering. Our findings show the need to collocate meteorological, carbon and nitrogen studies to advance on our understanding of NH3 deposition and its representation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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34. A 600 W Photovoltaic Groundwater Pumping System Based on LLC Converter and Constant Voltage MPPT.

Author

Palmiro, Flavio, Godoy, Ruben B., Mateus, Tiago H. d. A., and de Andrade, Nicholas D.

Subjects
*SOLAR pumps, *ON-chip charge pumps, *DC-to-DC converters, *SUBMERSIBLE pumps, *WATER pumps, *FIELD-effect transistors
Abstract

The work consists of the development of a market-friendly 600 W photovoltaic battery-less water pumping system. The system is composed of four 280 Wp solar panels, an auxiliary 10 W solar panel, a three-phase converter and a ½ horsepower (hp) submersible water pump. The electronic stage involves a resonant DC-DC converter in series with a voltage source three-phase inverter. The novelties of this work are related to the use of a resonant DC-DC converter with fixed duty-cycle and frequency for water pumping application, the use of Silicon Carbide Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) for solving converter startup issues, and the use of a constant voltage maximum power tracking (MPPT) algorithm with auxiliary panels. The work displays the design of the converter, simulation and experimental results, discussions, and cost evaluation. The feasibility of the system is studied for the water requirements of a beef cattle farm in Brazil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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37. A Polymorph of Dipeptide Halide Glycyl-L-Alanine Hydroiodide Monohydrate: Crystal Structure, Optical Second Harmonic Generation, Piezoelectricity and Pyroelectricity

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Rosa M. F. Baptista, Clara S. B. Gomes, Bruna Silva, João Oliveira, Bernardo Almeida, Cidália Castro, Pedro V. Rodrigues, Ana Machado, Ruben B. Freitas, Manuel J. L. F. Rodrigues, Etelvina de Matos Gomes, and Michael Belsley

Subjects
glycyl-L-alanine iodide, polymorphism, crystal structure, cyclic dipeptides, optical second harmonic generation, pyroelectricity, General Materials Science
Abstract

A polymorph of glycyl-L-alanine HI.H2O is synthesized from chiral cyclo-glycyl-L-alanine dipeptide. The dipeptide is known to show molecular flexibility in different environments, which leads to polymorphism. The crystal structure of the glycyl-L-alanine HI.H2O polymorph is determined at room temperature and indicates that the space group is polar (P21), with two molecules per unit cell and unit cell parameters a = 7.747 Å, b = 6.435 Å, c = 10.941 Å, α = 90°, β = 107.53(3)°, γ = 90° and V = 520.1(7) Å3. Crystallization in the polar point group 2, with one polar axis parallel to the b axis, allows pyroelectricity and optical second harmonic generation. Thermal melting of the glycyl-L-alanine HI.H2O polymorph starts at 533 K, close to the melting temperature reported for cyclo-glycyl-L-alanine (531 K) and 32 K lower than that reported for linear glycyl-L-alanine dipeptide (563 K), suggesting that although the dipeptide, when crystallized in the polymorphic form, is not anymore in its cyclic form, it keeps a memory of its initial closed chain and therefore shows a thermal memory effect. Here, we report a pyroelectric coefficient as high as 45 µC/m2K occurring at 345 K, one order of magnitude smaller than that of semi-organic ferroelectric triglycine sulphate (TGS) crystal. Moreover, the glycyl-L-alanine HI.H2O polymorph displays a nonlinear optical effective coefficient of 0.14 pm/V, around 14 times smaller than the value from a phase-matched inorganic barium borate (BBO) single crystal. The new polymorph displays an effective piezoelectric coefficient equal to deff=280pCN−1, when embedded into electrospun polymer fibers, indicating its suitability as an active system for energy harvesting.

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2023
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38. Oxidation Under Reductive Conditions: From Benzylic Ethers to Acetals with Perfect Atom‐Economy by Titanocene(III) Catalysis

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Pierre Funk, Ruben B. Richrath, Stefan Grimme, Fabian Bohle, and Andreas Gansäuer

Subjects
inorganic chemicals, Steric effects, Reaction mechanism, oxidation, Radical, 010402 general chemistry, 01 natural sciences, Medicinal chemistry, Catalysis, Reductive elimination, chemistry.chemical_compound, Oxidation | Hot Paper, Atom economy, titanium, Research Articles, 010405 organic chemistry, Chemistry, organic chemicals, Aryl, General Medicine, General Chemistry, radicals, computational chemistry, Oxidative addition, 0104 chemical sciences, reaction mechanisms, Research Article
Abstract

Described here is a titanocene‐catalyzed reaction for the synthesis of acetals and hemiaminals from benzylic ethers and benzylic amines, respectively, with pendant epoxides. The reaction proceeds by catalysis in single‐electron steps. The oxidative addition comprises an epoxide opening. An H‐atom transfer, to generate a benzylic radical, serves as a radical translocation step, and an organometallic oxygen rebound as a reductive elimination. The reaction mechanism was studied by high‐level dispersion corrected hybrid functional DFT with implicit solvation. The low‐energy conformational space was searched by the efficient CREST program. The stereoselectivity was deduced from the lowest lying benzylic radical structures and their conformations are controlled by hyperconjugative interactions and steric interactions between the titanocene catalyst and the aryl groups of the substrate. An interesting mechanistic aspect is that the oxidation of the benzylic center occurs under reducing conditions., Oxidations with reducing agents? Fact and not fiction in a reaction featuring titanocene(III) catalysis, H‐atom transfer, and an organometallic oxygen rebound. Acetals and hemiaminals can be readily prepared from benzylic ethers and amines, respectively, under mild reaction conditions and in high yields. The structures of the radical intermediates were elucidated by the CREST program.

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2021
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39. A Robustness Analysis of a Fuzzy Fractional Order PID Controller Based on Genetic Algorithm for a DC-DC Boost Converter

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Luís Felipe da S. C. Pereira, Edson Batista, Moacyr A. G. de Brito, and Ruben B. Godoy

Subjects
boost DC-DC converter, fractional order PID controller, fuzzy logic controller, genetic algorithm, Computer Networks and Communications, Hardware and Architecture, Control and Systems Engineering, Signal Processing, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Abstract

In this paper, a new topology of a Fractional Order PID (FOPID) controller is proposed to control a boost DC-DC converter with minimum over/undershoot. The fractional controller parameters are tuned using a genetic algorithm (GA) with a combined cost function composed of the Integral of Time-Weighted Absolute Error (ITAE) and the Integral of Time-Weighted Square Error (ITSE). Despite adding moderate complexity to the control structure, the simulation results reveal that the GA-based FOPID controller tuning provided better performance for the setpoint tracking both under load variations and parameters deviation due to the prolonged use. The proposed FOPID shows a wide operational range concerning load disturbances, and capacitance/inductance deviations of ±30% and ±50% from nominal values, achieving functionality and voltage stability even with output power 50% higher than the converter power specification. The assessment was made considering operation in voltage mode and the performance was compared to conventional Proportional-Integral (PI), Type II and current mode controllers. Finally, a fuzzy fractional-order PID (FFOPID) was designed to outperform the FOPID during disturbances in the control variable.

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2022
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40. Assessing the representativity of NH3 measurements influenced by boundary-layer dynamics and the turbulent dispersion of a nearby emission source

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Schulte, Ruben B., van Zanten, Margreet C., Van Stratum, Bart J.H., Vilà-Guerau de Arellano, Jordi, Schulte, Ruben B., van Zanten, Margreet C., Van Stratum, Bart J.H., and Vilà-Guerau de Arellano, Jordi

Abstract

This study presents a fine-scale simulation approach to assess the representativity of ammonia (NH3) measurements in the proximity of an emission source. Close proximity to emission sources (< 5 km) can introduce a bias in regionally representative measurements of the NH3 molar fraction and flux. Measurement sites should, therefore, be located a significant distance away from emission sources, but these requirements are poorly defined and can be difficult to meet in densely agricultural regions. This study presents a consistent criterion to assess the regional representativity of NH3 measurements in proximity to an emission source, calculating variables that quantify the NH3 plume dispersion using a series of numerical experiments at a fine resolution (20 m). Our fine-scale simulation framework with explicitly resolved turbulence enables us to distinguish between the background NH3 and the emission plume, including realistic representations of NH3 deposition and chemical gas–aerosol transformations. We introduce the concept of blending distance based on the calculation of turbulent fluctuations to systematically analyze the impact of the emission plume on simulated measurements, relative to this background NH3. We perform a suite of systematic numerical experiments for flat homogeneous grasslands, centered around the CESAR Observatory at Cabauw, to analyze the sensitivity of the blending distance, varying meteorological factors, emission/deposition and NH3 dependences. Considering these sensitivities, we find that NH3 measurements at this measurement site should be located at a minimum distance of 0.5–3.0 and 0.75–4.5 km from an emission source for NH3 molar fraction and flux measurements, respectively. The simulation framework presented here can easily be adapted to local conditions, and paves the way for future ammonia research to integrate simulations at high spatio-temporal resolutions with observations of NH3 concentrations and fluxes.

Published
2022

41. Sarcopenia and long-term survival outcomes after local therapy for colorectal liver metastasis:a meta-analysis

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Waalboer, Ruben B, Meyer, Yannick M, Galjart, Boris, Olthof, Pim B, van Vugt, Jeroen L A, Grünhagen, Dirk J, Verhoef, Cornelis, Waalboer, Ruben B, Meyer, Yannick M, Galjart, Boris, Olthof, Pim B, van Vugt, Jeroen L A, Grünhagen, Dirk J, and Verhoef, Cornelis

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia is defined as either low pre-operative muscle mass or low muscle density on abdominal CT imaging. It has been associated with worse short-term outcomes after surgery for colorectal liver metastases. This study aimed to evaluate whether sarcopenia also impacts long-term survival outcomes in these patients.METHODS: A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. Overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) outcomes were evaluated.RESULTS: Eleven studies were included, ten reporting on the impact of low muscle mass and four on low muscle density. Sample sizes ranged between 47 and 539 (2124 patients in total). Altogether, 897 (42%) patients were considered sarcopenic, although definitions varied between studies. Median follow-up was 21-74 months. Low muscle mass (hazard ration (HR) 1.35, 95%CI 1.08-1.68) and low muscle density (HR 1.97, 95%CI 1.07-3.62) were associated with impaired OS. Low muscle mass (pooled HR 1.17, 95%CI 0.94-1.46) and low muscle density (pooled HR 1.13, 95%CI 0.85-1.50) were not associated with impaired RFS.DISCUSSION: Sarcopenia is associated with poorer OS, but not RFS, in patients with CRLM. Additional studies with standardized sarcopenia definitions are needed to better assess the impact of sarcopenia in patients with CRLM.

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2022

44. Extracellular loops matter – subcellular location and function of the lysine transporter Lyp1 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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Ruben B. Doorn, Mirco Lorenzon, Christiaan M. Punter, Joury S van 't Klooster, Jarnick Lusseveld, Frans Bianchi, Bert Poolman, Enzymology, Molecular Immunology, and Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology

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0301 basic medicine, Models, Molecular, Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins, membrane transport, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, yeast, Biochemistry, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, Extracellular, Molecular Biology, chemistry.chemical_classification, Alanine, biology, Lysine, Computational Biology, loop, Cell Biology, Original Articles, Membrane transport, biology.organism_classification, APC superfamily, Amino acid, Transmembrane domain, Kinetics, 030104 developmental biology, chemistry, 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis, Symporter, Biophysics, Amino Acid Transport Systems, Basic, Original Article, Intracellular, amino acid
Abstract

Yeast amino acid transporters of the APC superfamily are responsible for the proton motive force‐driven uptake of amino acids into the cell, which for most secondary transporters is a reversible process. The l‐lysine proton symporter Lyp1 of Saccharomyces cerevisiae is special in that the Michaelis constant from out‐to‐in transport ( Kmout→in ) is much lower than Kmin→out , which allows accumulation of l‐lysine to submolar concentration. It has been proposed that high intracellular lysine is part of the antioxidant mechanism of the cell. The molecular basis for the unique kinetic properties of Lyp1 is unknown. We compared the sequence of Lyp1 with APC para‐ and orthologues and find structural features that set Lyp1 apart, including differences in extracellular loop regions. We screened the extracellular loops by alanine mutagenesis and determined Lyp1 localization and activity and find positions that affect either the localization or activity of Lyp1. Half of the affected mutants are located in the extension of extracellular loop 3 or in a predicted α‐helix in extracellular loop 4. Our data indicate that extracellular loops not only connect the transmembrane helices but also serve functionally important roles., We performed alanine‐scanning mutagenesis of the extracellular loops of the yeast lysine transporter Lyp1. We find positions that affect either the localization or activity of Lyp1. Half of the affected mutants are located in the extension of extracellular loop 3 or in a predicted α‐helix in extracellular loop 4. We conclude that extracellular loops of amino acid transporters of the APC superfamily serve functionally important roles.

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2020

48. Absence of association between CT-assessed skeletal muscle mass and long-term oncological outcomes after curative therapy for colorectal liver metastasis

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Yannick M. Meyer, Boris Galjart, Ruben B. Waalboer, Pim B. Olthof, Jeroen L.A. van Vugt, Dirk J. Grünhagen, Cornelis Verhoef, and Surgery

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Sarcopenia, Hepatology, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being, Liver Neoplasms, Gastroenterology, Humans, Muscle, Skeletal, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Colorectal Neoplasms, Prognosis, Retrospective Studies
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BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia is associated with impaired short- and long-term outcomes in gastrointestinal cancers. Whether sarcopenia is associated with impaired survival after local therapy of Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases (CRLM) remains controversial. This study aimed to determine the influence of sarcopenia on long-term outcomes after curative-intent therapy for CRLM.METHODS: Patients undergoing local therapy for CRLM between 2003 and 2019 were retrospectively analyzed using the skeletal muscle index at the level of the third lumbar vertebra as an indicator of sarcopenia. Factors associated with overall (OS) and disease-free (DFS) survival were analyzed using univariable and multivariable cox regression.RESULTS: In total 213/465 patients (46%) were considered sarcopenic. Sarcopenic patients had no impaired 5-year OS or DFS compared to non-sarcopenic patients, 38% vs 44% (p = 0.153) and 19 vs 23% (p = 0.339) respectively. Sarcopenia was not associated with impaired OS (HR = 1.11, 95%CI = 0.85-1.46, p = 0.43) or DFS (HR = 0.99, 95%CI = 0.77-1.28, p = 0.96) in multivariable analysis. There were no significant differences in postoperative complications (p = 0.47), the incidence (p = 0.65) and treatment (p = 0.37) of recurrent metastases. Five-year OS after resection for recurrences was 14% (sarcopenic) and 22% (non-sarcopenic) p 0.716.CONCLUSION: Sarcopenia assessed by computed tomography was not associated with impaired survival outcomes in the group of CRLM patients overall.

Published
2021

49. Assessing representativity of NH3 measurements influenced by boundary-layer dynamics and turbulent dispersion of a nearby emission source

Author

Schulte, Ruben B., Zanten, Margreet C., and Vilà-Guerau de Arellano, Jordi

Abstract

This study presents a fine scale simulation approach to assess the representativity of ammonia (NH3) measurements in proximity of an emission source. Close proximity to emission sources (3 molar fraction and flux. Measurement sites should therefore be located a significant distance from emission sources, but such requirements are poorly defined and can be difficult to meet in densely agricultural regions. This study presents a consistent criterium to assess the regional representativity of NH3 measurements in proximity of an emission source, calculating variables that quantify the NH3 plume dispersion using a series of numerical experiments at a fine resolution (20 m). Our fine scale simulation framework with explicitly resolved turbulence enables us to distinguish between the background NH3 and the emission plume, including realistic representations of NH3 deposition and chemical gas-aerosol transformations. We introduce the concept of blending-distance, based on the calculation of turbulent fluctuations, to systematically analyze the impact of the emission plume on simulated measurements, relative to this background NH3. This sensitivity analysis includes systematic experiments varying meteorological factors, emission/deposition and NH3 dependences. Considering these sensitivities, we find that NH3 measurements should be located at a minimum distance of 0.5–2.5 km and 1–3.5 km from an emission source, for NH3 molar fraction and flux measurements respectively. The simulation framework presented here can easily be adapted to local conditions and paves the way for future ammonia research at high spatio-temporal resolution.

Published
2021

50. Assessing representativity of NH3 measurements influenced by boundary-layer dynamics and turbulent dispersion of a nearby emission source

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Ruben B. Schulte, Margreet C. van Zanten, and Jordi Vilà-Guerau de Arellano

Subjects
Boundary layer, Scale (ratio), Environmental science, Turbulent dispersion, Atmospheric sciences
Abstract

This study presents a fine scale simulation approach to assess the representativity of ammonia (NH3) measurements in proximity of an emission source. Close proximity to emission sources (

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2021
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