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New Negentropy Optimization Schemes for Blind Signal Extraction of Complex Valued Sources
Blind signal extraction, a hot issue in the field of communication signal processing, aims to retrieve the sources through the optimization of contrast functions. Many contrasts based on higher-order statistics such as kurtosis, usually behave sensitive to outliers. Thus, to achieve robust results, nonlinear functions are utilized as contrasts to approximate the negentropy criterion, which is also a classical metric for non-Gaussianity. However, existing methods generally have a high computational cost, hence leading us to address the problem of efficient optimization of contrast function. More precisely, we design a novel “reference-based” contrast function based on negentropy approximations, and then propose a new family of algorithms (Alg.1 and Alg.2) to maximize it. Simulations confirm the convergence of our method to a separating solution, which is also analyzed in theory. We also validate the theoretic complexity analysis that Alg.2 has a much lower computational cost than Alg.1 and existing optimization methods based on negentropy criterion. Finally, experiments for the separation of single sideband signals illustrate that our method has good prospects in real-world applications
Transforming growth factor-beta inhibits aromatase gene transcription in human trophoblast cells via the Smad2 signaling pathway
Production of proton-rich nuclei around Z=84-90 in fusion-evaporation reactions
Within the framework of the dinuclear system model, production cross sections
of proton-rich nuclei with charged numbers of Z=84-90 are investigated
systematically. Possible combinations with the Si, S, Ar
bombarding the target nuclides Ho, Tm, Yb,
Lu, Hf and Ta are analyzed thoroughly. The
optimal excitation energies and evaporation channels are proposed to produce
the proton-rich nuclei. The systems are feasible to be constructed in
experiments. It is found that the neutron shell closure of N=126 is of
importance during the evaporation of neutrons. The experimental excitation
functions in the Ar induced reactions can be nicely reproduced. The
charged particle evaporation is comparable with neutrons in cooling the excited
proton-rich nuclei, in particular for the channels with and proton
evaporation. The production cross section increases with the mass asymmetry of
colliding systems because of the decrease of the inner fusion barrier. The
channels with pure neutron evaporation depend on the isotopic targets. But it
is different for the channels with charged particles and more sensitive to the
odd-even effect.Comment: 15 pages, 10 figures. arXiv admin note: text overlap with
arXiv:0803.1117, arXiv:0707.258
The FEM-Prediction on tensile performance of woven membrane materials under uni and Bi-axial loads
In this study, the mechanical model of the woven PVC-coated membrane materials has been built.
By the FEM analysis, it was found out that when tensioned under uni-axial loads, the tensile modulus in the
warp and fill direction of woven membrane materials could be predicted nicely, especially after the revision
of the properties for the fiber materials. The effect of the tensile moduli of the fiber and the PVC coating
materials on the modulus of the woven membrane fabrics has been discussed. It could be consulted that with
the proper improvement of the modulus of the fiber materials in the fill direction, the discrepancy between
the modulus of woven membrane materials in the warp and fill direction could be reduced to a certain extent.
When it comes to the prediction of the modulus of the woven membrane materials under bi-axial loads, large
difference could be noticed between the predicted results and the experimental results, especially in warp
direction. This was due to the fact that the mechanical analysis model could only show the differences of the
geometry configuration between the warp and fill directions. However, the reinforcement of membrane
materials in warp direction during weaving and coating processes has been ignored
Artificial intelligence enhances the performance of chaotic baseband wireless communication
Funding Information: This work was supported in part by Shaanxi Provincial Special Support Program for Science and Technology Innovation Leader. Dr Bai was supported in part by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Funded Project (2020M673349), and Open Research Fund from Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Complex System Control and Intelligent Information Processing (2020CP02).Peer reviewedPublisher PD
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