138 research outputs found
Phase retrieval from low-rate samples
The paper considers the phase retrieval problem in N-dimensional complex
vector spaces. It provides two sets of deterministic measurement vectors which
guarantee signal recovery for all signals, excluding only a specific subspace
and a union of subspaces, respectively. A stable analytic reconstruction
procedure of low complexity is given. Additionally it is proven that signal
recovery from these measurements can be solved exactly via a semidefinite
program. A practical implementation with 4 deterministic diffraction patterns
is provided and some numerical experiments with noisy measurements complement
the analytic approach.Comment: Preprint accepted for publication in Sampling Theory in Signal and
Image Processing -- Special issue on SampTa 201
Zero-Forcing Precoding for Frequency Selective MIMO Channels with Criterion and Causality Constraint
We consider zero-forcing equalization of frequency selective MIMO channels by
causal and linear time-invariant precoders in the presence of intersymbol
interference. Our motivation is twofold. First, we are concerned with the
optimal performance of causal precoders from a worst case point of view.
Therefore we construct an optimal causal precoder, whereas contrary to other
works our construction is not limited to finite or rational impulse responses.
Moreover we derive a novel numerical approach to computation of the optimal
perfomance index achievable by causal precoders for given channels. This
quantity is important in the numerical determination of optimal precoders.Comment: Minor Revisions, mainly in introduction and problem statement.
Submitted to Signal Processin
Crucial role of local peroxynitrite formation in neutrophil-induced endothelial cell activation
Introduction and methods: The reaction of superoxide anions and NO not only results in a decreased availability of NO, but also leads to the formation of peroxynitrite, the role of which in the cardiovascular system is still discussed controversially. In cultured human endothelial cells, we studied whether there is a significant interaction between endothelial NO and neutrophil-derived superoxide anions in terms of endothelial peroxynitrite formation. We particularly studied whether a significantly higher redox-stress can be found in those endothelial cells directly adjacent to an activated neutrophil. Results: A considerable part of the 2,7-dihydrodichlorofluoresceine signal in endothelial cells was due to oxidation by peroxynitrite. Providing superoxide radicals by enzymatic source or by the neutrophil respiratory burst increased the fluorescence, which was attenuated by blockade of endothelial NO-synthase, suggesting that peroxynitrite was formed from neutrophil- or extracellular enzyme-derived superoxide and endothelial NO. Considerably higher fluorescence intensity was observed in endothelial cells in direct neighborhood to a neutrophil. This was particularly pronounced in the presence of a NO-donor and was accompanied by a strong activation of NF-κB and increased expression of E-selectin in these cells. Conclusion: Endothelial cells adjacent to neutrophils may have elevated levels of peroxynitrite that result in an increased expression of adhesion molecules. Such cells might represent a preferential site for adhesion and migration of additional neutrophils when simultaneously high concentrations of NO and neutrophil-derived superoxide are present
On the Use of Adaptive Resemblance Terms in Chemical Ecology
Many organisms (mimics) show adaptive resemblance to an element of their environment (model) in order to dupe another organism (operator) for their own benefit. We noted that the terms for adaptive resemblance are used inconsistently within chemical ecology and with respect to the usage in general biology. Here we first describe how resemblance terms are used in general biology and then comparatively examine the use in chemical ecology. As a result we suggest the following consistent terminology: “chemical crypsis” occurs when the operator does not detect the mimic as a discrete entity (background matching). “Chemical masquerade” occurs when the operator detects the mimic but misidentifies it as an uninteresting entity, as opposed to “chemical mimicry” in which an organism is detected as an interesting entity by the operator. The additional terms “acquired” and “innate” may be used to specify the origins of mimetic cues
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