Asymptotically false-positive-maximizing attack on non-binary Tardos codes

We use a method recently introduced by Simone and Skoric to study accusation probabilities for non-binary Tardos fingerprinting codes. We generalize the pre-computation steps in this approach to include a broad class of collusion attack strategies. We analytically derive properties of a special attack that asymptotically maximizes false accusation probabilities. We present numerical results on sufficient code lengths for this attack, and explain the abrupt transitions that occur in these results

Karakterizacija dupleks tvrdih prevlaka sa dodatnom ionskom primjenom

In this paper, we present the results of a study of TiN thin films which are deposited by a Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) and Ion Beam Assisted Deposition (IBAD). In the present investigation the subsequent ion implantation was provided with N+2 ions. The ion implantation was applied to enhance the mechanical properties of surface. The thin film deposition process exerts a number of effects such as crystallographic orientation, morphology, topography, densification of the films. The evolution of the microstructure from porous and columnar grains to densel packed grains is accompanied by changes in mechanical and physical properties. A variety of analytic techniques were used for characterization, such as scratch test, calo test, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX).U ovom radu pretstavljaju se rezultati istraživanja TiN tankih fi lmova, nanešenih fi zičkim odlaganjem iz parne faze i te podržani ionskim snopom. U ovom istraživanju je izvršena i naknadna ionska primjena sa N+2 ionima. Ionska primjena je sprovedena radi poboljšanja mehaničkih svojstava površina. Proces nanošenja tankih fi lmova karakterizira veliki broj učinaka, kao što su: kristalografska orijentacija, morfologija, topografi ja, gustoća fi lma. Razvoj mikrostrukture od porozne i stubaste u zrnastu gusto pakovanu, se dešava uz istovremenu promjenu mehaničkih i fi zičkih svojstava. Za karakterizaciju su rabljene različite analitičke tehnike, kao što su test zaparavanja, kalo test, skenirajući elektronski mikroskop (SEM), mikroskop atomskih sila (AFM), rentgenska difrakcija X zraka (XRD) i energijska disperzivna analiza X zraka (EDAX)

Characterization of duplex hard coatings with additional ion implantation

In this paper, we present the results of a study of TiN thin fi lms which are deposited by a Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) and Ion Beam Assisted Deposition (IBAD). In the present investigation the subsequent ion implantation was provided with N⁺² ions. The ion implantation was applied to enhance the mechanical properties of surface. The thin film deposition process exerts a number of eff ects such as crystallographic orientation, morphology, topography, densifi cation of the fi lms. The evolution of the microstructure from porous and columnar grains to densel packed grains is accompanied by changes in mechanical and physical properties. A variety of analytic techniques were used for characterization, such as scratch test, calo test, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), X-ray diff raction (XRD) and Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX)

Određivanje fenmedifama i desmedifama u komercijalnom herbicidu tečnom hromatografijom pod visokim pritiskom

Betanal AM-11 is the herbicide that is using to control one-year old weeds with wide leafs in sugar beet fields. Active ingredients of the herbicide are phenmedipham and desmedipham. Commercial emulsifiable concentrate (EC) contains 80 g/L ( 10% of each active compound. We applied high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with diode array detector (DAD) at 254 nm for the determination of phenmedipham and desmedipham in commercial samples of Betanal AM-11. This method involves reversed-phase separation of the components on C-18 bonded silica with methanol-water (51+49, v/v) as the eluent. The procedure was highly selective and reproducible and can be successfully used in determining contents of phenmedipham and desmedipham on micro and macro levels.Betanal AM-11 je herbicid koji se koristi za suzbijanje jednogodišnjih širokolisnih korova na poljima sa šećernom repom. Aktivni sastojci herbicida su fenmedifam i desmedifam. Komercijalni koncentrat za emulziju (ES) sadrži 80 g/l ( 10% svake aktivne komponente. Za određivanje fenmedifama i desmedifama u komercijalnim uzorcima Betanala AM-11 je primenjena tečna hromatografija pod visokim pritiskom, DAD detektor i talasna dužina od 254 nm. Metod je obuhvatio razdvajanje komponenata na obrnutim fazama sa kolonom C-18 i eluentom metanol-voda (51+49, v/v). Postupak je veoma selektivan i reproduktivan i može se koristiti za određivanje makro- i mikro količina fenmedifama i desmedifama

(Mis-)handling gauge invariance in the theory of the quantum Hall effect III: The instanton vacuum and chiral edge physics

The concepts of an instanton vacuum and F-invariance are used to derive a complete effective theory of massless edge excitations in the quantum Hall effect. We establish, for the first time, the fundamental relation between the instanton vacuum approach and the theory of chiral edge bosons. Two longstanding problems of smooth disorder and Coulomb interactions are addressed. We introduce a two dimensional network of chiral edge states and tunneling centers (saddlepoints) as a model for the plateau transitions. We derive a mean field theory including the Coulomb interactions and explain the recent empirical fits to transport at low temperatures. Secondly, we address the problem of electron tunneling into the quantum Hall edge. We express the problem in terms of an effective Luttinger liquid with conductance parameter (g) equal to the filling fraction (\nu) of the Landau band. Hence, even in the integral regime our results for tunneling are completely non-Fermi liquid like, in sharp contrast to the predictions of single edge theories.Comment: 51 pages, 8 figures; section IIA3 completely revised, section IIB and appendix C corrected; submitted to Phys.Rev.

Variability of Helianthus maximiliani Schrader revealed by RAPD analysis

Intraspecies variability of Helianthus maximiliani, as well as its relations with two other wild species and cultivated sunflower, was determined using RAPD (randomly amplified polymorphic DNA) analysis. Ten 10-base primers were used for the amplification. RAPD products were analysed by electrophoresis in 1.6% agarose gel. Significant variability within H. maximiliani was revealed. Considerable difference of several accessions compared with the rest raised the question about their taxonomic status. Dendrograms obtained on the basis of primers C15 and E05, which were in accordance with existing taxonomy, confirmed the usefulness of RAPD analysis for taxonomic studies

Greater Expectations?

Physically Unclonable Functions (PUFs) are key tools in the construction of lightweight authentication and key exchange protocols. So far, all existing PUF-based authentication protocols follow the same paradigm: A resource-constrained prover, holding a PUF, wants to authenticate to a resource-rich verifier, who has access to a database of pre-measured PUF challenge-response pairs (CRPs). In this paper we consider application scenarios where all previous PUF-based authentication schemes fail to work: The verifier is resource-constrained (and holds a PUF), while the prover is resource-rich (and holds a CRP-database). We construct the first and efficient PUF-based authentication protocol for this setting, which we call converse PUF-based authentication. We provide an extensive security analysis against passive adversaries, show that a minor modification also allows for authenticated key exchange and propose a concrete instantiation using controlled Arbiter PUFs

Oleic acid variation and marker-assisted detection of Pervenets mutation in high- and low-oleic sunflower cross

High-oleic sunflower oil is in high demand on the market due to its heart-healthy properties and richness in monounsaturated fatty acids that makes it more stable in processing than standard sunflower oil. Consequently, one of sunflower breeder's tasks is to develop stable high-oleic sunflower genotypes that will produce high quality oil. We analyzed variability and inheritance of oleic acid content (OAC) in sunflower, developed at the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, by analyzing F-1 and F-2 progeny obtained by crossing a standard linoleic and high-oleic inbred line. F-2 individuals were classified in two groups: low-oleic with OAC of 15.24-31.28% and high-oleic with OAC of 62.49-93.82%. Monogenic dominant inheritance was observed. Additionally, several molecular markers were tested for the use in marker-assisted selection in order to shorten the period of detecting high-oleic genotypes. Marker F4-R1 was proven to be the most efficient in detection of genotypes with Pervenets (high-oleic acid) mutation