Observation of linear and nonlinear light localization at the edges of moiré arrays

We observe linear and nonlinear light localization at the edges and in the corners of truncated moiré arrays created by the superposition of periodic mutually twisted at Pythagorean angles square sublattices. Experimentally exciting corner linear modes in the femtosecond-laser written moiré arrays we find drastic differences in their localization properties in comparison with the bulk excitations. We also address the impact of nonlinearity on the corner and bulk modes and experimentally observe the crossover from linear quasilocalized states to the surface solitons emerging at the higher input powers. Our results constitute the first experimental demonstration of localization phenomena induced by truncation of periodic moiré structures in photonic systems.This research is funded by the research Project No. FFUU- 2021-0003 of the Institute of Spectroscopy of the Russian Academy of Sciences and partially funded by the RSF Grant No. 21-12-00096. F. Y. acknowledges support from Shanghai Outstanding Academic Leaders Plan (Grant No. 20XD1402000) and the NSFC (Grant No. 91950120). S. K. I. and L. T. acknowledge support by Grants No. CEX2019-000910-S and No. PGC2018-097035-B-I00 funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER, Fundació Cellex, Fundació Mir-Puig, and Generalitat de Catalunya (CERCA).Peer ReviewedPostprint (published version

Thermogenetic neurostimulation with single-cell resolution

AbstractThermogenetics is a promising innovative neurostimulation technique, which enables robust activation of neurons using thermosensitive transient receptor potential (TRP) cation channels. Broader application of this approach in neuroscience is, however, hindered by a limited variety of suitable ion channels, and by low spatial and temporal resolution of neuronal activation when TRP channels are activated by ambient temperature variations or chemical agonists. Here, we demonstrate rapid, robust and reproducible repeated activation of snake TRPA1 channels heterologously expressed in non-neuronal cells, mouse neurons and zebrafish neurons in vivo by infrared (IR) laser radiation. A fibre-optic probe that integrates a nitrogen−vacancy (NV) diamond quantum sensor with optical and microwave waveguide delivery enables thermometry with single-cell resolution, allowing neurons to be activated by exceptionally mild heating, thus preventing the damaging effects of excessive heat. The neuronal responses to the activation by IR laser radiation are fully characterized using Ca2+ imaging and electrophysiology, providing, for the first time, a complete framework for a thermogenetic manipulation of individual neurons using IR light.</jats:p

Экспериментальное исследование распределения температур в циклонно-вихревом предтопке

This article describes the experience and results of experimental study of the temperature distribution in the refractory lining of the gas and liquid fuel cyclone-vortex furnace (CVF). Temperatures were measured with type K thermocouples. Most of the thermocouples are located a depth of 25 mm from the surface combustion chamber. With increasing boiler load observed decrease in temperature and increase of plating unevenness of the temperature distribution in the combustion chamber. This is due to the redistribution of heat generated between the combustion chamber and the firebox as the load increases. The results of heat transfer studies in CVF will lead to a reduction in the thickness of the lining, modernization of the CVF structure. In the future, abandon the use of refractory lining in CVFОписан опыт и результаты экспериментального исследования распределения температуры в огнеупорной футеровке газомазутного циклонно-вихревого предтопка (ЦВП). Температуры измерялись термопарами типа К. Большинство термопар расположены на глубине 25 мм от поверхности камеры сгорания. С увеличением нагрузки котла наблюдается снижение температуры огнеупорной обмуровки и увеличение неравномерности распределения температуры в камере сгорания. Это связано с перераспределением тепловыделений между камерой сгорания и топкой по мере увеличения нагрузки. Результаты исследований теплообмена в ЦВП приведут к уменьшению толщины футеровки, модернизации ЦВП. В будущем позволит отказаться от использования огнеупорной футеровки в ЦВ

Forest Carbon Resources of Belarus

The monograph outlines the views of Belarusian experts on the contribution of the forest sector of Belarus to mitigation of weather and climate impacts on the environment which is made through carbon dioxide absorption by foreste and partial sequestration of carbon in the forest and components. It touches upon the calculation of carbon dioxide emmissions and absorption, the carbon budget of the Belarusian forest fund, relationship between the age and species structure and the carbon dioxide absorption by forests, measures on increasung of carbon dioxide absorption by forests, etc

Critical Knowledge Gaps in Mass Transport through Single-Digit Nanopores: A Review and Perspective

Copyright © 2019 American Chemical Society. Not all nanopores are created equal. By definition, nanopores have characteristic diameters or conduit widths between ∼1 and 100 nm. However, the narrowest of such pores, perhaps best called Single Digit Nanopores (SDNs) and defined as those with regular diameters less than 10 nm, have only recently been accessible experimentally for precision transport measurements. This Review summarizes recent experiments on pores in this size range that yield surprising results, pointing toward extraordinary transport efficiencies and selectivities for SDN systems. These studies have identified critical gaps in our understanding of nanoscale hydrodynamics, molecular sieving, fluidic structure, and thermodynamics. These knowledge gaps are, in turn, an opportunity to discover and understand fundamentally new mechanisms of molecular and ionic transport at the nanometer scale that may inspire a host of new technologies, from novel membranes for separations and water purification to new gas-permeable materials and energy storage devices. Here we highlight seven critical knowledge gaps in the study of SDNs and identify the need for new approaches to address these topics

Fluids and Electrolytes under Confinement in Single-Digit Nanopores

Confined fluids and electrolyte solutions in nanopores exhibit rich and surprising physics and chemistry that impact the mass transport and energy efficiency in many important natural systems and industrial applications. Existing theories often fail to predict the exotic effects observed in the narrowest of such pores, called single-digit nanopores (SDNs), which have diameters or conduit widths of less than 10 nm, and have only recently become accessible for experimental measurements. What SDNs reveal has been surprising, including a rapidly increasing number of examples such as extraordinarily fast water transport, distorted fluid-phase boundaries, strong ion-correlation and quantum effects, and dielectric anomalies that are not observed in larger pores. Exploiting these effects presents myriad opportunities in both basic and applied research that stand to impact a host of new technologies at the water-energy nexus, from new membranes for precise separations and water purification to new gas permeable materials for water electrolyzers and energy-storage devices. SDNs also present unique opportunities to achieve ultrasensitive and selective chemical sensing at the single-ion and single-molecule limit. In this review article, we summarize the progress on nanofluidics of SDNs, with a focus on the confinement effects that arise in these extremely narrow nanopores. The recent development of precision model systems, transformative experimental tools, and multiscale theories that have played enabling roles in advancing this frontier are reviewed. We also identify new knowledge gaps in our understanding of nanofluidic transport and provide an outlook for the future challenges and opportunities at this rapidly advancing frontier