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Cost-Efficient Optical Fronthaul Architectures for 5G and Future 6G Networks
PublicationFifth-generation and Beyond (5GB) wireless networks have introduced new centralized architectures such as cloud radio access network (CRAN), which necessitate extremely high-capacity low latency Fronthaul (FH). CRAN has many advantageous features in terms of cost reduction, performance enhancement, ease of deployment, and centralization of network management. Nevertheless, designing and deploying a cost-efficient FH is still a...
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5G/6G optical fronthaul modeling: cost and energy consumption assessment
PublicationIn fifth generation (5G) and the future beyond 5G (6G) radio access networks (RANs), the cost of fronthaul deployment is a main challenge for mobile network operators. Depending on different constraints, there are various solutions to deploy an efficient fronthaul. Fiber-optic-based fronthaul offers long-term support with regard to a rapid increase in capacity demands. When fiber connections, either point-to-point (P2P) or point-to-multipoint...
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Induction of chirality in 4,4'-azopyridine by halogen-bonding interaction with optically active ditopic donors
PublicationOptically active ditopic halogen bond donors bearing two 4-iodotetrafluorophenyl groups were obtained by reaction of chiral diols with iodopentafluorobenzene. Co-crystallization of these donors with anti-4,4′-azopyridine afforded binary complexes containing infinite chains of the alternating component molecules connected by halogen bonds. The solid state CD measurements confirmed that complexation induces optical activity of the...
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The Optical Coherence Tomography and Raman Spectroscopy for Sensing of the Bone Demineralization Process
PublicationThe presented research was intended to seek new optical methods to investigate the demineralization process of bones. Optical examination of the bone condition could facilitate clinical trials and improve the safety of patients. The authors used a set of complementary methods: polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT) and Raman spectroscopy. Chicken bone samples were used in this research. To stimulate in laboratory...
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Spectroscopic Optical Coherence Tomography for Thin Layer and Foil Measurements
PublicationThe main goal of this research was to assess if it is possible to evaluate the thickness of thin layers (both thin films on the surface and thin layers below the surface of the tested object) and foils using optical coherence tomography (OCT) for thickness assessment under the resolution of the standard commercially available OCT measurement system. In the proposed solution, light backscattered from the evaluated thin layer has...
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Radiation dose distributions in three dimensions from tomographic optical density scanning of polymer gels: II. Optical properties of the BANG polymer gel
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Efficient Complex Root Finding Algorithm for Microwave and Optical Propagation Problems
PublicationArticle relates to the use of innovative root finding algorithm (on a complex plane) to study propagation properties of microwave and optical waveguides. Problems of this type occur not only in the analysis of lossy structures, but also in the study of complex and leaky modes (radiation phenomena). The proposed algorithm is simple to implement and can be applied for functions with singularities and branch cuts in the complex plane...
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Estimation of the amplitude of the signal for the active optical gesture sensor with sparse detectors
PublicationIn this paper we deal with the problem of precise gesture recognition for the active optical proximity sensor with sparse 8 photodiodes. We particularly focus on developing the method of estimating the real, usually not observable, maximum signal value representing maximum intensity of light reflected from an obstacle present in the front of the sensor. Different configurations of the fingers were used as an obstacle. The Monte Carlo...
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Tailoring of Optical Properties of Methacrylate Resins Enriched by HPHT Microdiamond Particles
PublicationDiamond particles have great potential to enhance the mechanical, optical, and thermal properties of diamond–polymer composites. However, the improved properties of diamond–polymer composites depend on the size, dispersibility, and concentration of diamond particles. In the present study, diamond–polymer composites were prepared by adding the microdiamond particles (MDPs) with different concentrations (0.2–1 wt.%) into polymers...
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Optical fiber aptasensor for label-free bacteria detection in small volumes
PublicationHighly sensitive devices for fast bacteria detection are sought to be developed with the task of quantifying the worldwide problem of pathogenic bacteria and thus helping to take control over spreading bacterial infections. This work concerns a sensing solution based on microcavity in-line Mach-Zehnder interferometer (μIMZI) induced in an optical fiber. Such a device exhibits ultrahigh sensitivity to refractive index changes...
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Methods for physical impairment constrained routing with selected protection in all-optical networks
PublicationIn this paper, we investigate the problem of survivable all-optical routing in WDM networks with physical impairments. One of the recent key issues in survivable optical network design refers to maximization of the ratio of routeable demands while keeping the overall network cost low. In WDM networks, this goal can be achieved by routing as many demands in all-optical way as possible. Based on the latest technical trends driven...
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Porous Phantoms Mimicking Tissues—Investigation of Optical Parameters Stability Over Time
PublicationOptical phantoms are used to validate optical measurement methods. The stability of their optical parameters over time allows them to be used and stored over long-term periods, while maintaining their optical parameters. The aim of the presented research was to investigate the stability of fabricated porous phantoms, which can be used as a lung phantom in optical system. Measurements were performed in multiple series with an interval...
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Porous Phantoms Mimicking Tissues – Investigation of Optical Parameter Stability Over Time
PublicationIn terms of optical parameters, optical phantoms can now replace live tissues and be used to validate optical measurement methods. Therefore, whether these parameters would be maintained after storage for 6 months was examined. The absorption and scattering coefficients were obtained from the measured transmittance and reflectance measurements taken 6 months apart and then compared. All of the measurements were conducted using...
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Investigation of photothermolysis therapy of human skin diseases using optical phantoms
PublicationDermatological diseases, such as neurofibroma (Recklinghausen disease) or hemangiomas can be efficiently treated using photothermolysis from laser irradiation. We have utilized a developed 975 nm fiber diode laser as a low-cost alternative over common Nd:YAG lasers. This paper describes the investigations of interaction of 975 nm diode laser radiation-pulses with optical skin phantoms which were designed and manufactured in our...
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Optical properties of boron-doped nanocrystalline diamond films studied by spectroscopic ellipsometry
PublicationThe optical properties of boron-doped nanocrystalline diamond films, coated using Microwave Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition (μPE CVD) system, were analyzed by spectroscopic ellipsometry. Diamond films were deposited on silicon substrates. The ellipsometry data (refractive index (n(λ)), extinction coefficient (k(λ)) were modeled using dedicated software. Evolution of the optical structure with boron doping was observed...
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Structural and optical investigations of sol-gel derived lithium titanate thin films
Publicationin this paper structural and optical studies of lithium titanate (lto) thin films are presented. nanocrystalline thin films with 800 nm thickness were prepared by sol-gel method. to examine the influence of the annealing time on as-prepared films crystallization, the coatings were heated at 550 °c for 10, 20 and 80 h. structure of manufactured thin films was investigated using x-ray diffraction (xrd). the most visible lithium titanate...
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Comment on "Quantitative comparison of analysis methods for spectroscopic optical coherence tomography"
PublicationIn a recent paper by Bosschaart et al. [Biomed. Opt. Express 4, 2570 (2013)] various algorithms of time-frequency signal analysis have been tested for their performance in blood analysis with spectroscopic optical coherence tomography sOCT). The measurement of hemoglobin concentration and oxygen saturation based on blood absorption spectra have been considered. Short time Fourier transform (STFT) was found as the best method for...
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Investigation of H2:CH4 plasma composition by means of spatially resolved optical spectroscopy
PublicationThe system based on spatially resolved optical emission spectroscopy dedicated for in situ diagnostics of plasma assisted CVD processes is presented in this paper. Measurement system coupled with chemical vapour deposition chamber by dedicated fiber-optic paths enables investigation of spatial distribution of species densities (Hx, H+, CH, CH+) during chemical vapour deposition process. Experiments were performed for a various...
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Planning a Cost-Effective Delay-Constrained Passive Optical Network for 5G Fronthaul
PublicationWith the rapid growth in the telecommunications industry moving towards 5G and beyond (5GB) and the emergence of data-hungry and time-sensitive applications, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are faced with a considerable challenge to keep up with these new demands. Cloud radio access network (CRAN) has emerged as a cost-effective architecture that improves 5GB performance. The fronthaul segment of the CRAN necessitates a high-capacity...
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MONTE CARLO MODELING OF OPTICAL SENSOR FOR POST-OPERATIVE FREE FLAP MONITORING
PublicationAfter a preliminary study of the currently employed methods in vitality monitoring of the tissue flaps (TRAM, DIEP, SIEA), a usefulness of optical techniques is discussed. It seems that one of the most promising in monitoring tissue flaps blood flow is a near infrared spectrometry (NIRS). However, a special design of a measurement sensor has to be developed. First, basing on the literature study an optical “window” is characterized....
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Magnetoelectric, spectroscopic, optical and elastic properties of Co-doped BaTiO3 ceramics
Publicationhe BaTiO3 perovskite is widely used in the electronic technology due to its dielectric, piezoelectric and ferroelectric properties and is a well-known base for obtaining a promising multifunctional material. In this paper we report the extensive studies on the Co-doped BaTiO3 ceramics for the wide range cobalt content. Full structural characterization of studied samples in a 20–450 K range was provided. The results of research...
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Chiral-based optical and electrochemical biosensors: Synthesis, classification, mechanisms, nanostructures, and applications
PublicationThis review seeks to collect, summarize, classify and discuss the latest advances in chiral-based optical biosensors. Starting from the identification of chiral molecules, photoluminescence, and electrochemical sensors, applications of chiral structures in biosensing molecules are reviewed. Then, biosensors working on the basis of chirality are classified, followed by summarizing the outcomes of research works on design, synthesis,...
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Design of Cost-Efficient Optical Fronthaul for 5G/6G Networks: An Optimization Perspective
PublicationCurrently, 5G and the forthcoming 6G mobile communication systems are the most promising cellular generations expected to beat the growing hunger for bandwidth and enable the fully connected world presented by the Internet of Everything (IoE). The cloud radio access network (CRAN) has been proposed as a promising architecture for meeting the needs and goals of 5G/6G (5G and beyond) networks. Nevertheless, the provisioning of cost-efficient...
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Studies on optical transmittance of boron-doped nanocrystalline diamond films
PublicationThickness is one of the most important parameters in many applications using thin layers. This article describes thickness determination of a boron-doped nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) grown on fused silica glass. A spectroscopic measurement system has been used. A high refractive index (2.3 at 550nm) was achieved for NCD films. The thickness of NCD samples has been determined from the transmission spectrum.
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Joint optimization of anycast and unicast flows in survivable optical networks
PublicationZnane z literatury dotychczasowe prace związane z ochroną ruchu przed awarią elementów sieci dotyczą transmisji typu unicast (jeden-do-jednego). Niniejszy artykuł jest pierwszym prezentującym rozwiązanie jednoczesnej ochrony transmisji anycast (jeden-do-jednego-z-wielu) oraz transmisji unicast. Proponowane podejście wykorzystuje model ochrony ścieżki (ang. path protection). Zagadnienie zostało sformułowane w postaci odpowiedniego...
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Polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography for technical materials investigation
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<title>Synthesized light source for optical coherence tomograph</title>
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Poll Reader - the working prototype of optical mark recognition software
PublicationAutomatyczne rozpoznawanie zaznaczeń wydaje się stosunkowo prostym zadaniem z dziedziny przetwarzania dokumentów, a komercyjne systemy OMR są dostępne na rynku już od dłuższego czasu. Zdecydowaliśmy się jednak na stworzenie prostego darmowego oprogramowania, które mogłoby być wykorzystywane przez uczelnie zobowiązane do przeprowadzania ankiet wśród studentów. W rozdziale opisano konstrukcję programu oraz najważniejsze algorytmy...
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Thermal and optical properties of PMMA films reinforced with Nb2O5 nanoparticles
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The Investigation of Thermal and Optical Properties of Semiconducting Nanostructural Hybrid Films
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Optical properties of phenylene–thiophene-based polyazomethine thin films
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Polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography for technical materials investigation
PublicationZaprezentowano system optycznej tomografii koherentnej z analizą stanu polaryzacji światła. System umożliwia nieniszczące i bezkontaktowe badanie wewnętrznej struktury materiałów warstwowych. Przedstawiono zastosowaną metodę analizy stanu polaryzacji promieniowana wstecznie rozproszonego od badanego obiektu.
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Cationic porphyrazines with morpholinoethyl substituents – Syntheses, optical properties, and photocytotoxicities
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Polarization Conversion of Solitons Propagating in Birefringent Microstructured Optical Fibers
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Numerical modelling of conical wave formation in multimode optical fibers
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Observation of second-order meron polarization textures in optical microcavities
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Reference LED source of subnanosecond pulses of broadband optical radiation
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<title>Basic properties of ring-index optical fibers</title>
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Optical fibers and photonics applications: topical tracks at Wilga Conferences
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Hybrid Integrated Components For Optical Fiber Communication And Instrumentation Systems
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Technological Sensitizing Of Mosaic Optical Fibres For Sensory And Microoptics Applications
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<title>Apparatus to search for optical flashes of astronomical origin</title>
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<title>Technology of soft-glass optical fiber capillaries</title>
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Research Toward The Optical Equipment For An Autonomous Robot For TviV Environment
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Mode interaction in few-mode optical fibres with Kerr effect
PublicationUogólnioną metodę rzutowania do ortogonalnej bazy funkcji poprzecznej współrzędnej Bessela stosuje się do wyprowadzania układów równań nieliniowych Schrodingera. Teoria jest ważna dla paczek falowych w światłowodach i kilku modelach.
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Impact of Selected Operating Conditions on the Optical Properties of Polymer Shields
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Second- and Third-Order Nonlinear Optical Response of Perovskite LiTaO3
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Laser operated nonlinear optical studies of BiFe0,9Cr0,1O3 and BiFe0,9Al0,1O3 multiferroics
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New aspects of the use of Optical Theorem in the analysis of microcavity lasers
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Modeling of broadband light source to use with optical coherenttomography system
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono modelowanie źródeł szerokopasmowych na potrzeby systemów koherentnej tomografii optycznej z punktu widzenia uzyskiwanej zdolności podłużnej i jakości otrzymywanych obrazów. Pokazano na przykładzie źródła szerokopasmowego wykorzystującego światłowód fotoniczny do generacji w wyniku zjawisk nieliniowych ''supercontinuum'' wpływ kształtowania wiązki na możliwości pomiarowe systemu OCT.