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Ultrashort pulse characterization by spectral shearing interferometry with spatially chirped ancillae
We report a new version of spectral phase interferometry for direct electric
field reconstruction (SPIDER), which enables consistency checking through the
simultaneous acquisition of multiple shears and offers a simple and precise
calibration method. By mixing the test pulse with two spatially chirped ancilla
fields we generate a single-shot interferogram which contains multiple shears,
the spectral amplitude of the test pulse, and the reference phase, which is
accurate for broadband pulses. All calibration parameters - shear,
upconversion-frequency and reference phase position - can be accurately
obtained from a single calibration trace.Comment: 11 pages, 7 figure
All-optical retrieval of the global phase for two-dimensional Fourier-transform spectroscopy
A combination of spatial interference patterns and spectral interferometry
are used to find the global phase for non-collinear two-dimensional
Fourier-transform (2DFT) spectra. Results are compared with those using the
spectrally resolved transient absorption (STRA) method to find the global phase
when excitation is with co-linear polarization. Additionally cross-linear
polarized 2DFT spectra are correctly phased using the all-optical technique,
where the SRTA is not applicable.Comment: 6 pages, 7 figures, journal publicatio
Medical costs of children admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit: The role and possible economic impact of WES in early diagnosis
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Relative-phase ambiguities in measurements of ultrashort pulses with well-separated multiple frequency components
Ultrashort-pulse characterization techniques, such as the numerous variants of frequency-resolved optical gating (FROG) and spectral phase interferometry for direct electric-field reconstruction, fail to fully determine the relative phases of well-separated frequency components. If well-separated frequency components are also well separated in time, the cross-correlation variants (e.g., XFROG) succeed, but only if short, wellcharacterized gate pulses are used
Four Wave Mixing Spectroscopy at the Interface Between the Time and Frequency Domains
Combined spectrally and time resolved measurements provide information not
otherwise available if performed in either domain alone. We demonstrate a new
approach to Four Wave Mixing spectroscopy, where spectral selectivity is
achieved by phase matching filtering without a spectrometer, and the time
resolved signal is obtained within a single pulse and without mechanically
scanning any delays. We analyze the Degenerate Four Wave Mixing signal, and
show that a counter-rotating Feynman diagram not previously considered is
necessary in order to understand the measured frequency and time resolved
spectrograms.Comment: 24 page article with 4 figure
Improving the performance of civil engineering projects through the integrated design process
Purpose: Civil engineering projects around the world have been underperforming for a long time. While the complexity of these projects will continue to increase, there is an urgent need to perform better. Although the integrated design process is critical for project success, the literature lacks studies describing the link to project performance. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the dominant variables that affect the integrated design process and consequently project performance. Design/methodology/approach: A multiple case study was conducted to determine the dominant variables that affect the integrated design process and project performance. The research included four projects. Semi-structured interviews were the main source of data. Findings: The cases indicated that the extent to which an integrated approach is achieved in the design process is essential for project performance. This applies to the integration of stakeholders’ interests as well as the integration of disciplines. Above all, it was concluded that the project team participants’ competencies for integration are a dominant factor for project performance, as the integrated design process has changed from a technical challenge to an integrative one. Originality/value: This study provides insights into the dominant variable of the integrated design process that affects project performance, which is underexposed in the literature. The study results reveal the importance of competencies related to integration and adoption of the design problem context, which are not yet included in civil engineering design methods. In this respect, empathy is introduced as a new and critical competence for the civil engineering industry, which needs further research.Green Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository ‘You share, we take care!’ – Taverne project https://www.openaccess.nl/en/you-share-we-take-care Otherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work public.Integral Design and Managemen
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