102 research outputs found
Eye movements used for the objective assessment of contrast sensitivity
Assessment of contrast sensitivity (CS) from eye movements has already been proposed as a possible
method to gain objective information about this visual function. The currently submitted dissertation holding
the title Eye movements used for the objective assessment of contrast sensitivity improves the currently
proposed approaches of the eye-movement-based CS tests and proposes novel ones.
The first project of this dissertation extends the applicability of microsaccadic rate signatures, already
proposed as the tool for objective CS testing, into the clinical practice by stimulation of microsaccades under
monocular conditions, while analyzing the eye movements as binocular events. In this approach an infra-red
filter for covering the left eye of the tested subjects and an infrared eye-tracker were used, resulting in the
stimulation of just one eye of the participant, however allowing the eye movement detection in both eyes.
Because the microsaccadic events were found to be rare in some participants, the second project utilized
optokinetic nystagmus in CS testing. In this project, the optokinetic nystagmus was detected in real-time when
running the experiment, using a newly-developed life detection method, and along with a one-dimensional
adaptive psychometric procedure (QUEST+) for the contrast level management enabled a fully automated CS
examination. Furthermore, the examination was conducted for a range of spatial frequencies of a grating as
well as a range of defocus conditions, replicating the well-known effects on CS from the clinical trials.
The third project aimed to extend the eye-movement-based testing also to the peripheral visual field, and thus
replicate the CS perimetry testing procedure in an objective way. In this project CS was tested using reflexive
(reactive) saccades, occurring towards a newly presented target, which was located in one of the four cardinal
directions in the patient’s visual field. Here the four independent QUEST+ psychometric procedures sought for
the contrast threshold in the four directions individually, for each of the three tested eccentricity levels.
Moreover, the measurements were conducted for the eye-movement-based and key-board-based
measurements to run a rounded validation of this novel procedure, showing its feasibility for future clinical
application. In conclusion, this thesis extends an improves the portfolio of eye movements used in CS testing, shows novel approaches to improve the time efficiency, and replicates the well-known effects from the clinical
trials
First Direct Detection Limits on sub-GeV Dark Matter from XENON10
The first direct detection limits on dark matter in the MeV to GeV mass range
are presented, using XENON10 data. Such light dark matter can scatter with
electrons, causing ionization of atoms in a detector target material and
leading to single- or few-electron events. We use 15 kg-days of data acquired
in 2006 to set limits on the dark-matter-electron scattering cross section. The
strongest bound is obtained at 100 MeV where sigma_e < 3 x 10^{-38} cm^2 at 90%
CL, while dark matter masses between 20 MeV and 1 GeV are bounded by sigma_e <
10^{-37} cm^2 at 90% CL. This analysis provides a first proof-of-principle that
direct detection experiments can be sensitive to dark matter candidates with
masses well below the GeV scale.Comment: Submitted to PR
Atomic-scale coexistence of short-range magnetic order and superconductivity in FeSeTe
The ground state of the parent compounds of many high temperature
superconductors is an antiferromagnetically (AFM) ordered phase, where
superconductivity emerges when the AFM phase transition is suppressed by doping
or application of pressure. This behaviour implies a close relation between the
two orders. Understanding the interplay between them promises a better
understanding of how the superconducting condensate forms from the AFM ordered
background. Here we explore this relation in real space at the atomic scale
using low temperature spin-polarized scanning tunneling microscopy (SP-STM) and
spectroscopy. We investigate the transition from antiferromagnetically ordered
via the spin glass phase in
to superconducting
. In
we observe an
atomic-scale coexistence of superconductivity and short-ranged bicollinear
antiferromagnetic order.Comment: 7 pages, 6 figure
Atomic-scale coexistence of short-range magnetic order and superconductivity in Fe1+ySe0.1Te0.9
Funding: UK EPSRC (EP/I031014/1) (HZ, J-PR, and PW)The ground state of the parent compounds of many high-temperature superconductors is an antiferromagnetically ordered phase, where superconductivity emerges when the antiferromagnetic phase transition is suppressed by doping or application of pressure. This behavior implies a close relation between the two orders. Examining the interplay between them promises a better understanding of how the superconducting condensate forms from the antiferromagnetically ordered background. Here we explore this relation in real space at the atomic scale using low-temperature spin-polarized scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy. We investigate the transition from antiferromagnetically ordered Fe1+yTe via the spin-glass phase in Fe1+ySe0.1Te0.9 to superconducting Fe1+ySe0.15Te0.85. In Fe1+ySe0.1Te0.9 we observe an atomic-scale coexistence of superconductivity and short-ranged bicollinear antiferromagnetic order. However, a direct correlation between the two orders is not observed, supporting the scenario of s± superconducting symmetry in this material. Our work demonstrates a direct probe of the relation between the two orders, which is indispensable for our understanding of high-temperature superconductivity.Publisher PDFPeer reviewe
The Vehicle, Spring 1993
Table of Contents
The Shape of Things to Come.Peter F. Essigpage 6
SaxophoneWalt Howardpage 6
Gravity BedSue Songerpage 7
UntitledJennifer Gutowskipage 8
uncertaintyWalt Howardpage 9
Ruth Ann, et. al.Susan Eisenhourpage 9
Failed IndustryScott Langenpage 10
UntitledKaren Wisspage 10
wanted:Walt Howardpage 10
Dida; 1978Diana Matijaspage 11
UntitledJennifer Gutowskipage 12
The Lesson in NovemberSue Songerpage 13
Coal MinerJames P. Tangpage 16
Christmas CrueltySue Songerpage 17
Astral ProjectionSusan Eisenhourpage 18
UntitledBen Hausmannpage 19
Into Zagreb\u27s Evening*Diana Matjaspage 20
UntitledJennifer Gutowskipage 22
The AnniversaryJennifer Moropage 23
NudeDan Trutterpage 24
death for saleWalt Howardpage 24
JudgedKevin St. Angelpage 25
Nature\u27s RefugeeScott Langenpage 25
Arrowhead Hunting at TippecanoeJennifer Moropage 26
UntitledKimberly Foxpage 27
TAINTED LOVESarah C. Patiencepage 28
cemeteryWalt Howardpage 28
Cow GameSusan Eisenhourpage 29
UntitledJennifer Gutowskipage 31
ReflectionsPeter F. Essigpage 32
Destination U.S.A.Dan Trutterpage 33
UntitledMario Letopage 33
Authors\u27 Pagepage 34https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1061/thumbnail.jp
The Vehicle, Spring 1993
Table of Contents
The Shape of Things to Come.Peter F. Essigpage 6
SaxophoneWalt Howardpage 6
Gravity BedSue Songerpage 7
UntitledJennifer Gutowskipage 8
uncertaintyWalt Howardpage 9
Ruth Ann, et. al.Susan Eisenhourpage 9
Failed IndustryScott Langenpage 10
UntitledKaren Wisspage 10
wanted:Walt Howardpage 10
Dida; 1978Diana Matijaspage 11
UntitledJennifer Gutowskipage 12
The Lesson in NovemberSue Songerpage 13
Coal MinerJames P. Tangpage 16
Christmas CrueltySue Songerpage 17
Astral ProjectionSusan Eisenhourpage 18
UntitledBen Hausmannpage 19
Into Zagreb\u27s Evening*Diana Matjaspage 20
UntitledJennifer Gutowskipage 22
The AnniversaryJennifer Moropage 23
NudeDan Trutterpage 24
death for saleWalt Howardpage 24
JudgedKevin St. Angelpage 25
Nature\u27s RefugeeScott Langenpage 25
Arrowhead Hunting at TippecanoeJennifer Moropage 26
UntitledKimberly Foxpage 27
TAINTED LOVESarah C. Patiencepage 28
cemeteryWalt Howardpage 28
Cow GameSusan Eisenhourpage 29
UntitledJennifer Gutowskipage 31
ReflectionsPeter F. Essigpage 32
Destination U.S.A.Dan Trutterpage 33
UntitledMario Letopage 33
Authors\u27 Pagepage 34https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1061/thumbnail.jp
The Vehicle, Fall 1992
Table of Contents
DeconstructivismPeter F. Essigpage 5
Homecoming Pep RallyPeter F. Essigpage 6
McAfee GymnasiumWalt Howardpage 7
Morton ParkAnn Moutraypage 9
Why The Willows WeepPeter F. Essigpage 10
UntitledStephen P. Carmodypage 10
A Stranger\u27s MorningBen Hausmannpage 11
deMONSTERative pronounsJoAnna Wolaverpage 12
2.5%Jill S. Pilonpage 13
The BottleStacey Kruegerpage 14
Suppression Jean K. Graypage 15
ProgressStacey Kruegerpage 16
Daily LessonsJennifer Moropage 17
Sunset TheaterMichelle R. Hokepage 20
Eagle GT\u27sJarrod T. Shieldspage 21
New HouseRandy Lisspage 22
UntitledStephen P. Carmodypage 23
Renting Classics on a Saturday NightNancy Jamespage 24
UntitledJacqueline Hallpage 25
Alone While He SleepsSandy Beauchamppage 26
Sand and SeaThomas Schnarrepage 27
loveMichelle R. Hokepage 28
Backward Ass Junkie FunkSandy Beauchamppage 28
These Things You KeepTom McGrathpage 29
Springhill CrestRobert M. Reutherpage 30
The Pass OverLarry Irvinpage 31
The Stolen ChildTom McGrathpage 32
Before the Recycling KickWalt Howardpage 37
Authors\u27 Pagepage 38https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1058/thumbnail.jp
Early postoperative MRI overestimates residual tumour after resection of gliomas with no or minimal enhancement
Standards for residual tumour measurement after resection of gliomas with no or minimal enhancement have not yet been established. In this study residual volumes on early and late postoperative T2-/FLAIR-weighted MRI are compared. A retrospective cohort included 58 consecutive glioma patients with no or minimal preoperative gadolinium enhancement. Inclusion criteria were first-time resection between 2007 and 2009 with a T2-/FLAIR-based target volume and availability of preoperative, early (<48 h) and late (1-7 months) postoperative MRI. The volumes of non-enhancing T2/FLAIR tissue and diffusion restriction areas were measured. Residual tumour volumes were 22% smaller on late postoperative compared with early postoperative T2-weighted MRI and 49% smaller for FLAIR-weighted imaging. Postoperative restricted diffusion volume correlated with the difference between early and late postoperative FLAIR volumes and with the difference between T2 and FLAIR volumes on early postoperative MRI. We observed a systematic and substantial overestimation of residual non-enhancing volume on MRI within 48 h of resection compared with months postoperatively, in particular for FLAIR imaging. Resection-induced ischaemia contributes to this overestimation, as may other operative effects. This indicates that early postoperative MRI is less reliable to determine the extent of non-enhancing residual glioma and restricted diffusion volumes are imperativ
The Vehicle, Fall 1993
Table of Contents
7/10ths SynthesisPeter F. Essigpage 5
Aug 1992 (My Small Catechism)Jon Montgomerypage 6
Chaos Is-J. Dylan McNeillpage 7
UntouchedTraci Williamspage 8
The JustificationJohn C. Carminepage 8
LincolnJon Montgomerypage 9
Untitled (Photo)Nicole Niemanpage 10
Park PoemJohn Brillhartpage 11
SmokeJulia Ann Canhampage 12
Warming the BenchAnn Moutraypage 12
Cereal KillerJay Harnackpage 13
The Dutiful SonsTom McGrathpage 14
UntitledCatherine DeGraafpage 17
7-up bottleWalt Howardpage 17
BreedDan Trutterpage 18
An Argument Against LoveTony Martinezpage 19
UntitledT. Scott Laniganpage 19
Glassblowers BallStephanie Franzenpage 20
Portrait of a Young GirlJohn C. Carminepage 20
Untitled (artwork)Dan Trutterpage 21
Death of a FriendLizabeth Kulkapage 22
Submission BluesMartin Paul Brittpage 23
To the Fourteen Year Old SuicideScott Langenpage 23
The Flabby PilgrimTom McGrathpage 24
The Fall of ImmortalityBrian Wheelerpage 25
Merging with AirThom Schnarrepage 26
UntitledCatherine DeGraafpage 27
Tree FishSandra Beauchamppage 28
Country SlumberJ. Dylan McNeillpage 29
Untitled (artwork)Dan Trutterpage 33
Authors\u27 Pagepage 34https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1060/thumbnail.jp
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