Liquid Crystal Elastomer Actuator Matrix for Large Area Applications
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.A scalable approach is used to manufacture a digitally‐controllable, 2D 5 × 5 actuator matrix. The elements of the matrix are produced by direct ink writing of a liquid crystal elastomer ‘artificial muscle’ on large‐area flexible thin‐film heaters. In optimizing the low‐power actuators, multiple heater designs and substrate materials are investigated ...
Giulia Spallanzani +5 more
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The interplay and incremental development of tidal stream arrays in the Pentland Firth. [PDF]
J Ocean Eng Mar EnergyPatel MD +3 more
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Unlocking Terahertz Steganography: Authentication of Hidden Images in Flexible Media
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Hidden information in multilayered devices, such as steganographic portraits, is detected and authenticated using reflection‐mode terahertz time‐domain imaging. Image reconstruction relies on a dedicated figure‐of‐merit obtained by integrating the signal intensity over the time‐window associated with the reflection from the metallic mirror backing the ...
Tiziana Ritacco +4 more
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Sea surface warming and ocean-to-atmosphere feedback driven by large-scale offshore wind farms under seasonally stratified conditions. [PDF]
Sci AdvSeo H +4 more
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On‐Chip Photonic Neural Network Architectures
Advanced Optical Materials, EarlyView.This review presents a comprehensive overview of on‐chip photonic neural network architectures, covering key photonic building blocks, representative network types, and emerging applications. Recent advances, implementation challenges, and future directions are examined, highlighting the potential of integrated photonics to enable ultrafast, energy ...
Seokjin Hong +7 more
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Factors Influencing Lease Revenue and Non-industrial Landowners' Willingness to allow Hunting Access [PDF]
Despite the fact that earnings associated with selling hunting leases could significantly contribute to landowners' incomes, only a small minority of them allow access on their lands for a fee. Based on a sample survey of Mississippi state landowners, we
Loden, Emily K. +4 more
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Challenges of healthcare quality in Kenya's tertiary hospitals: assessing the contribution and constraints of asset leasing financing mechanism. [PDF]
BMC Health Serv ResKarino E, Ndegwa J, Were V.
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Extrinsic Limitations of Stealthy Hyperuniform Devices
Advanced Optical Materials, EarlyView.Stealthy hyperuniform devices exhibit a scattering‐free angular region whose extent follows a simple quenching equation. Experimental measurements confirm this prediction but reveal quenching efficiencies far below theoretical expectations. Multiple scattering and finite‐size effects are quantified, establishing realistic performance limits for ...
Yuhao Xu +5 more
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An analysis of farmers' experiences with deterrence methods and investment in mitigation of agricultural crop damage caused by geese. [PDF]
PLoS OneSørensen SL, Madsen J, Balsby TJS.
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Advanced Optical Materials, EarlyView.Understanding exciton fine structure is crucial for optoelectronic and quantum photonic applications of lead halide perovskites. It is demonstrated that polarization‐sensitive photon‐echo spectroscopy in a magnetic field resolves exciton fine‐structure splittings hidden by inhomogeneous broadening, enabling direct determination of the bright‐dark ...
M. Alex Hollberg +9 more
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