Partially-disordered photonic-crystal thin films for enhanced and robust photovoltaics

We present a general framework for the design of thin-film photovoltaics based on a partially-disordered photonic crystal that has both enhanced absorption for light trapping and reduced sensitivity to the angle and polarization of incident radiation. The absorption characteristics of different lattice structures are investigated as an initial periodic structure is gradually perturbed. We find that an optimal amount of disorder controllably introduced into a multi-lattice photonic crystal causes the characteristic narrow-band, resonant peaks to be broadened resulting in a device with enhanced and robust performance ideal for typical operating conditions of photovoltaic applications.Comment: 5 pages, 4 figure

On the Radius of Convergence of the Simplest Power Series Solution of Painleve-I equation II(A Singular Solution)

In our previous paper [1] we considered the simplest power series solution of the Painleve-I equation which is regular at the origin. This note is a sequel to it. Here we consider another simplest Laurent series solution which is singular at the origin. Important feature of this solution is the location of the singularities. The location of the nearest singularity from the origin is given by the radius S of convergence of this Laurent series. The value of S is calculated numerically by the same method as in [1]. We obtained S = 2.56.... Various theoretical bounds for S are also obtained. The mathematical part of this work was done by Kametaka and the numerical part by Noda

Crystallization of the Atg12–Atg5 conjugate bound to Atg16 by the free-interface diffusion method

The Atg12–Atg5 conjugate was prepared by in vivo reconstitution and was crystallized with Atg16 using the free-interface diffusion method

On-demand transfer of trapped photons on a chip

チップ上の微小点に保存した光の瞬時転送. 京都大学プレスリリース. 2016-05-26.Photonic crystal nanocavities, which have modal volumes of the order of a cubic wavelength in the material, are of great interest as flexible platforms for manipulating photons. Recent developments in ultra-high quality factor nanocavities with long photon lifetimes have encouraged us to develop an ultra-compact and flexible photon manipulation technology where photons are trapped in networks of such nanocavities. The most fundamental requirement is the on-demand transfer of photons to and from the trapped states of arbitrary nanocavities. We experimentally demonstrate photon transfer between two nearly resonant nanocavities at arbitrary positions on a chip, triggered by the irradiation of a third nonresonant nanocavity using an optical control pulse. We obtain a high transfer efficiency of ～90% with a photon lifetime of ～200 ps

BioGlue® coronary embolism during open heart surgery

AbstractIn cases of iatrogenic coronary embolism during cardiac surgery or percutaneous coronary intervention, small air bubbles or foreign bodies are directly injected, which usually result in serious adverse events if not treated promptly. We herein describe the case of a patient who developed acute myocardial infarction resulting in shock due to BioGlue® (CryoLife, Atlanta, GA, USA)-induced coronary embolism during the surgical repair of aortic dissection and was treated for retrieval of the material using a thrombectomy catheter.<Learning objective: Coronary embolism caused by surgical adhesives is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. It is important for surgeons to promptly recognize and treat this serious condition in consultation with cardiologists.