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The luminescence study of Ca14Zn6Ga10−xMnxO35 coumpounds.
Open Research DataManganese in the pentavalent state (Mn 5+) is both rare and central in materials exhibiting narrow-band near-infrared (NIR) emission and is highly sought after for phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes as promising candidates for future miniature solid-state NIR light source. We develop the Ca 14 Zn 6 Ga 10−x Mn x O 35 (x = 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5,...
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Water currents in Głębinka Passage in late spring of 1975
Open Research DataData set contains the results of the field measurements of horizontal water currents carried out in the Głębinka Passage in Puck Bay (Southern Baltic, Poland) in 1975 by Department of Physical Oceanography (Institute Oceanography, University of Gdańsk). Głębinka Passage is a narrow strait playing crucial role in water exchange between shallow and deep...
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Experimental dataset on detection of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies by the fiber optic microsphere-based sensor
Open Research DataThe presented dataset is related to experimental detection of the ARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies by the fibre optic microsphere-based sensor. To perform measurement we used a dedicated microsphere-based probe whose surface was immobilized.
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A novel (Ti/Ce)UiO-X MOFs@TiO2 heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic performance: Boosting via Ce4+/Ce3+ and Ti4+/Ti3+ redox mediators
PublicationTitanium-substituted cerium-oxo-based UiO MOFs with terephthalate linkers modified by various groups (–Br, –NH2, –NO2) or their derivatives (N-heterocyclic or biphenyl groups) were combined with titanium dioxide in a multistep route to obtain a core-shell-like architecture. DFT simulations showed that Ce- and bimetallic Ti/Ce- MOFs exhibited different charge compensation. Extended characterization revealed the formation of heterojunctions between...
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Justyna Borucka dr inż. arch.
PeopleJustyna Borucka is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Gdańsk University of Technology, Coordinator of Erasmus Programme and International Cooperation and since 2016 a Vice-Dean for Development. She is also board member of Polish Architects Association (SARP o.Wybrzeże). Her research focused on theory of architecture and strategies for urban renewal with the special impact of interdisciplinary relationships...
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Modelowanie współpracy odbieraka prądu z siecią trakcyjną
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono aspekty oceny współpracy odbieraka prądu z górną siecią trakcyjną na podstawie porównania modeli matematycznych. Zaprezentowano modele odbieraków prądu i sieci jezdnej wskazując na ich użyteczność do oceny siły stykowej i uniesienia przewodów jezdnych. Wykonano szereg symulacji stanów dynamicznych interakcji górnej sieci trakcyjnej i odbieraka prądu dla różnych parametrów. W szczególności zwrócono uwagę...
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Systemowe ujęcie wpływu destabilizatorów na poszukiwanie równowagi adaptacyjnej w procesie doskonalenia jakości w podmiotach leczniczych
PublicationW niniejszym opracowaniu zaprezentowano metodyczne aspekty poszukiwania równowagi adaptacyjnej w doskonaleniu jakości w podmiotach leczniczych. Tego typu sytuacja wynikać może miedzy innymi z pojawienia się szeregu destabilizatorów zakłócających realizację działań doskonalących. Istotne staje się także zidentyfikowanie szans i unikanie zagrożeń wynikających z tego typu destabilizacji, a w dalszej konsekwencji podjęcie działań adaptatywnych...
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Mobile monitoring system for gaseous air pollution
PublicationThe concept of a mobile monitoring system for chemical agents control in the air is presented. The proposed system can be applied to measure industrial and car traffic air pollution. A monitoring station is relatively small and can be placed on cars or public transportation vehicles. Measured concentrations of air pollutants are collected and transferred via the GSM network to a central data base. Exemplary results from a measurement...
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Application of MARKAL model to optimisation of electricity generation structure in Poland in the long-term time horizon Part I - concept of the model
PublicationIn this paper, which inaugurates a series of papers on this subject, a concept is proposed of a power system development model with regard to the technological structure of electricity generation in Poland, in the long-term time perspective – until 2060. The model is based on the mathematical structure of the MARKAL optimization package. The paper presents a brief description of the tool used in the model research. In addition,...
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Synthesis, characterization and Luminescent Properties of New Coordination Polymers Based on p-tert Butylcalix[4]arene-tetracarboxylic acid and Lanthanine cations
PublicationA series of new coordination polymers based on p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene-tetracarboxylic acid with Eu3+, Tb3+wrer prepared by hydro and solvothermal methods. the obtained solid compounds were characterized by infrared and luminescence spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, scianning electron microscopy and thermogravimetric anylisis. The infrared curves and the x-ray diffraction patterns indicate that the same crystalline structure...
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TSR method for burns investigation approach
PublicationThe article presents the possibilities of applying the TSR method for the diagnosis of burn wounds. The wound area is stimulated by cold gas and a sequence of thermograms of heating the tissue is recorded. Next, TSR algorithms are used to determine the parameters that allow the wound to be classified into one of the classes: the wound heals within three weeks, the wound will not heal in three weeks. The method was...
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On noncausal weighted least squares identification of nonstationary stochastic systems
PublicationIn this paper, we consider the problem of noncausal identification of nonstationary, linear stochastic systems, i.e., identification based on prerecorded input/output data. We show how several competing weighted (windowed) least squares parameter smoothers, differing in memory settings, can be combined together to yield a better and more reliable smoothing algorithm. The resulting parallel estimation scheme automatically adjusts...
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Ammonium <i>O</i>,<i>O</i>'-diethyl dithiophosphate
PublicationIn the title compound, NH4+·(C2H5O)2PS2−, the ammonium cation is connected by four charge-assisted N−H···S hydrogen bonds to four tetrahedral O,O'-diethyl dithiophosphate anions, forming layers parallel to (100). The polar and non-polar constituents of the layers are stacked alternately along [100]. Interlacing of the external ethyl groups...
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On noncausal identification of nonstationary stochastic systems
PublicationIn this paper we consider the problem of noncausal identification of nonstationary,linear stochastic systems, i.e., identification based on prerecorded input/output data. We show how several competing weighted least squares parameter smoothers, differing in memory settings, can be combined together to yield a better and more reliable smoothing algorithm. The resulting parallel estimation scheme automatically adjusts its smoothing...
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Parallelization of video stream algorithms in kaskada platform
PublicationThe purpose of this work is to present different techniques of video stream algorithms parallelization provided by the Kaskada platform - a novel system working in a supercomputer environment designated for multimedia streams processing. Considered parallelization methods include frame-level concurrency, multithreading and pipeline processing. Execution performance was measured on four time-consuming image recognition algorithms,...
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Improving Effectiveness of SVM Classifier for Large Scale Data
PublicationThe paper presents our approach to SVM implementation in parallel environment. We describe how classification learning and prediction phases were pararellised. We also propose a method for limiting the number of necessary computations during classifier construction. Our method, named one-vs-near, is an extension of typical one-vs-all approach that is used for binary classifiers to work with multiclass problems. We perform experiments...
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A Concept of Modeling and Optimization of Applications in Large Scale Systems
PublicationThe chapter presents the idea that includes modeling and subsequent optimization of application execution on large scale parallel and distributed systems. The model considers performance, reliability and power consumption. It should allow easy modeling of various classes of applications while reflecting key parameters of both the applications and two classes of target systems: clusters and volunteer based systems. The chapter presents...
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On Anti-Plane Surface Waves Considering Highly Anisotropic Surface Elasticity Constitutive Relations
PublicationWithin the framework of highly anisotropic surface elasticity model we discuss the propagation of new type of surface waves that are anti-plane surface waves. By the highly anisotropic surface elasticity model we mean the model with a surface strain energy density which depends on incomplete set of second derivatives of displacements. From the physical point of view this model corresponds to a coating made of a family of parallel...
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Resonant DC link inverters for AC motor drive systems – critical evaluation
PublicationIn this survey paper, resonant and quasiresonant DC link inverters are reexamined for AC motor drive applications. Critical evaluation of representative topologies is based on simulation and waveform analysis to characterize current/voltage stress of components, control timing constraints and feasibility. A special concern over inverter common-mode voltage and voltage gradient du/dt limitation capacity is discussed for motor bearing...
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Scheduling of identical jobs with bipartite incompatibility graphs on uniform machines. Computational experiments
PublicationWe consider the problem of scheduling unit-length jobs on three or four uniform parallel machines to minimize the schedule length or total completion time. We assume that the jobs are subject to some types of mutual exclusion constraints, modeled by a bipartite graph of a bounded degree. The edges of the graph correspond to the pairs of jobs that cannot be processed on the same machine. Although the problem is generally NP-hard,...
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Linking Fashion and Tourism: From Body to Clothing and Lifestyle
PublicationThere are many profound links between fashion and tourism. This chapter provides a critical reflection, mainly from a philosophical, historical, and linguistic perspective, on the dynamic relationship and parallel evolution between these two sectors. It explains how their intercon nectedness form and mirror contemporary society. This chapter classifies the connections between the two, starting with the person, her body, and the...
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Development and application of asphalt binder relaxation test in different dynamic shear rheometers
PublicationIn this study, a novel relaxation test is proposed to evaluate asphalt binder low temperature properties using a Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) with parallel plates of 4 mm in diameter. Three rheometers from three different manufacturers are used to analyze seven asphalt binders. Different material parameters are derived which are useful to evaluate and discriminate different asphalt binders. Test results of all three instruments...
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Initial Report on Numerical Modeling of Blood Flow in Myocardial Bridge Region of Coronary Artery: Concept of Model Validation
PublicationThe paper presents a numerical method of blood flow simulation within the coronary artery covered by the myocardial bridge. The myocardial bridge is a congenital coronary abnormality caused by the blood vessel location under one of the heart muscles. In this case, the blood flow within the vessel is partially disturbed which can cause several consequences. The presented numerical simulation allowed us to estimate the blood flow...
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Computing algebraic transfer entropy and coupling directions via transcripts
PublicationMost random processes studied in nonlinear time series analysis take values on sets endowed with a group structure, e.g., the real and rational numbers, and the integers. This fact allows to associate with each pair of group elements a third element, called their transcript, which is defined as the product of the second element in the pair times the first one. The transfer entropy of two such processes is called algebraic transfer...
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Experimental Verification of the CFD Model of the Squeeze Film Lifting Effect
PublicationAbstract: The presented study shows the results of the research into the squeeze film levitation phenomena. The system introduced in the investigation is composed of a vibrating surface, air squeeze film, and the surface of the body freely suspended over the film. The use of the CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) model used in the system allows us to determine the steady state, periodic behavior of the air film (described by Navier–Stokes,...
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Mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) results of cement pastes containing iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles (nanomagnetite)
Open Research DataMercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) data - curves of cement pastes containing iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles (nanomagnetite) in *.opju (Origin) format.
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Input files for the Floodsar software
Open Research DataInput files for the Floodsar softwareAuthor: Tomasz Berezowski, Gdansk University of Technology, tomberez@eti.pg.edu.pl
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High-Resolution Wind Wave Parameters in the Area of the Gulf of Gdańsk During 21 Extreme Storms
PublicationThis dataset contains the results of wind-wave parameter modelling in the area of the Gulf of Gdańsk (Southern Baltic). For the simulations, a high resolution SWAN model was used. The dataset consists of the significant wave height, the direction of the wave approaching the shore and the wave period during 21 historical, extreme storms. The storms were selected by an automatic search over the 44-year-long significant wave height...
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An Analysis of Elliptical-Rectangular Patch Structure on Multilayer Elliptic Cylinders
PublicationThe resonance frequency problem of an ellipticalrectangular patch mounted on multilayered dielectric coated elliptic conducting cylinder, is investigated in this paper. A fullwave analysis and a moment-method calculation are employed. The analysis is carried out considering the expansion of the field as a series of Mathieu functions. An additional theorem for Mathieu functions is utilized to investigate the non-confocal ellipse...
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An Analysis of Multistrip Line Configuration on Elliptical Cylinder
PublicationA configuration of multistrip lines mounted on a multilayer dielectric coated elliptic cylinder is investigated in this paper. A full-wave analysis and a moment-method calculation are employed. The analysis is carried out considering the expansion of the field as a series of Mathieu functions. Both open and shielded lines are considered in the analysis. Propagation coefficients and characteristic impedances are calculated for the...
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Cross-linking of polymer films using phenol-formaldehyde resins with different functional groups
PublicationWell-know phenol-formaldehyde resins are used in the production of press-materials, glues, protective coating, mastics. They take a special place among known oligomers because the products based on them are characterized by a low cost and a series of positive properties. Aim of the work: to show the possibility to create polymeric films based on epoxy resins and modified phenol-formaldehyde resins, which contain unsaturated double...
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Electrochemical capacitor temperature fluctuations during charging/discharging processes
PublicationThepaperpresentsaproposalofusingadditionalstatisticalparameterssuchas:standarddeviation,variance, maximum and minimum increases of the observed value that were determined during measurements of temperature fields created on the surface of the tested electrochemical capacitor. The measurements were carriedoutusingthermographicmethodsinordertosupportassessmentoftheconditionofelectrochemical capacitorunderclassicdurabilitytestsbasedonmethodsofdeterminationofcapacityandequivalentseries...
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Building Polish space sector – from small islands of excellence to a national innovation ecosystem
PublicationIn the paper a national potential of Poland to build its space industry after joining the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2012 is assessed, based on the series of survey reports published annually by POLSA since 2016. Their methodology was based on the ESA technology tree, classifying all the space-related technical knowhow and allowed identification of the most promising strengths to exploit and shortages to challenge by policymakers...
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Fast Basis Function Estimators for Identification of Nonstationary Stochastic Processes
PublicationThe problem of identification of a linear nonsta-tionary stochastic process is considered and solved using theapproach based on functional series approximation of time-varying parameter trajectories. The proposed fast basis func-tion estimators are computationally attractive and yield resultsthat are better than those provided by the local least squaresalgorithms. It is shown that two...
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Comparative model tests of SDP and CFA pile groups in non-cohesive soil
PublicationThe research topic relates to the subject of deep foundations supported on continuous flight auger (CFA) piles and screw displacement piles (SDP). The authors have decided to conduct model tests of foundations supported on the group of piles mentioned above and also the tests of the same piles working alone. The tests are ongoing in Geotechnical Laboratory of Gdańsk University of Technology. The description of test procedure, interpretation...
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The International Mercury Cartel, 1928–1954: Controlling Global Supply
PublicationThis article describes the features of the international mercury marketduringthe firsthalfofthetwentiethcentury.Itanalyzes the various market agreements made, their effectiveness, and their consequences. The period studied is little understood, although it was one in which mercury production greatly increased. It was also one that saw persistent efforts at market manipulation, owing to a series of agreements between Spanish and...
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Discussion on “Coupled effective stress analysis of insertion problems in geotechnics with the Particle Finite Element Method” by L. Monforte, M. Arroyo, J.M. Carbonell, and A. Gens
PublicationAddressed here is the Particle Finite Element Method (PFEM) modelling of undrained CPTu penetration with regard to a reference analytical solution based on the Spherical Cavity Expansion Method (SCEM). Also discussed is the choice of the soil model and its parameters. The effect of cone interface friction on CPTu simulation is analyzed in a series of penetration tests using Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) and Updated Lagrangian...
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A method of measuring RLC components for microcontroller systems
PublicationA new method of measuring RLC components for microcontroller systems dedicated to compact smart impedance sensors based on a direct sensor-microcontroller interface is presented. In the method this direct interface composed of a reference resistor connected in series with the tested sensor impedance is stimulated by a square wave generated by the microcontroller, and then its voltage response is sampled by an internal ADC of the...
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Albumin–Hyaluronan Interactions: Influence of Ionic Composition Probed by Molecular Dynamics
PublicationThe lubrication mechanism in synovial fluid and joints is not yet fully understood. Nevertheless, intermolecular interactions between various neutral and ionic species including large macromolecular systems and simple inorganic ions are the key to understanding the excellent lubrication performance. An important tool for characterizing the intermolecular forces and their structural consequences is molecular dynamics. Albumin...
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Synthesis of CoFe2O4 Nanoparticles: The Effect of Ionic Strength, Concentration, and Precursor Type on Morphology and Magnetic Properties
PublicationThe present study highlights the effect of metal precursor types (SO4 2¯, Cl¯, and NO3¯), their concentration, and the influence of ionic strength of reaction environment on the morphology, surface, and magnetic properties of CoFe2O4 particles. The magnetic nanoparticles were obtained by chemical coprecipitation in alkaline medium at increasing metal concentration in the range of 0.0425 mol·dm-3 to 0.17 mol·dm-3 and calcination...
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Effect of the Drying Method of Pine and Beech Wood on Fracture Toughness and Shear Yield Stress
PublicationThe modern wood converting processes consists of several stages and material drying belongs to the most influencing future performances of products. The procedure of drying wood is usually realized between subsequent sawing operations, affecting significantly cutting conditions and general properties of material. An alternative methodology for determination of mechanical properties (fracture toughness and shear yield stress) based...
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Friction Resistances in Internal Gear Pump with Modified Sickle Made of Plastic
PublicationThis paper presents modifications of the sickle insert (constructional and material) made in a gear pump with internal meshing. The introduced design change consists in making an incision in the sickle insert. Due to this treatment, the races of the insert are pressed against the apex wheels of the gears. The introduced compensation causes a smaller drop in pump efficiency with increasing discharge pressure. The article describes...
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Static Shunt PE Voltage-Quality Controllers
PublicationThis chapter focuses on power electronics (PE)-based solutions used in distribution networks for reduction of supply-voltage-quality deterioration, from long interruptions to the harmonics. Various PE devices and their combinations are addressed for particular or a range of voltage disturbances. A particular solution is applied taking into account demands for voltage quality and network configuration. In general, there are three...
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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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Risk Analysis by a Probabilistic Model of the Measurement Process
PublicationThe aim of the article is presentation of the testing methodology and results of examination the probabilistic model of the measurement process. The case study concerns the determination of the risk of an incorrect decision in the assessment of the compliance of products by measurement. Measurand is characterized by the generalized Rayleigh distribution. The model of the meas-urement process was tested in parallel mode by six risk...
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Process zone in the Single Cantilever Beam under transverse loading. - Part I: Theoretical analysis
PublicationSingle Cantilever Beam (SCB) specimen loaded with a transverse force parallel to the crack front is proposed for the analysis of crack propagation phenomena under mixed mode conditions. The stress redistribution in the adhesive layer in the vicinity of the crack front so as the beam deformation are estimated using a Timoshenko beam on elastic foundation model. This model emphasizes the Mode II contribution due to flexural beam...
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Selected studies of flow maldistribution in a minichannel plate heat exchanger
PublicationAnalysis of the state of-the-art in research of minichannel heat exchangers, especially on the topic of flow maldistribution in multiple channels, has been accomplished. Studies on minichannel plate heat exchanger with 51 parallel minichannels with four hydraulic diameters, i.e., 461 μm, 574 μm, 667 μm, and 750 μm have been presented. Flow at the instance of filling the microchannel with water at low flow rates has been visualized. The...
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Shared processor scheduling
PublicationWe study the shared processor scheduling problem with a single shared processor to maximize total weighted overlap, where an overlap for a job is the amount of time it is processed on its private and shared processor in parallel. A polynomial-time optimization algorithm has been given for the problem with equal weights in the literature. This paper extends that result by showing an (log)-time optimization algorithm for a class...
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GPU-Accelerated LOBPCG Method with Inexact Null-Space Filtering for Solving Generalized Eigenvalue Problems in Computational Electromagnetics Analysis with Higher-Order FEM
PublicationThis paper presents a GPU-accelerated implementation of the Locally Optimal Block Preconditioned Conjugate Gradient (LOBPCG) method with an inexact nullspace filtering approach to find eigenvalues in electromagnetics analysis with higherorder FEM. The performance of the proposed approach is verified using the Kepler (Tesla K40c) graphics accelerator, and is compared to the performance of the implementation based on functions from...
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ASYNCHRONICZNE METODY RADIOLOKALIZACYJNE
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wybrane problemy lokalizowania obiektów w asynchronicznych sieciach radiowych. W pierwszej kolejności zostały zdefiniowane kryteria jakościowe do oceny efektywności pracy opracowanych metod oraz przedstawiono model symulacyjny, który został użyty do badań. W kolejnych trzech rozdziałach szczegółowo opisano trzy oryginalne asynchroniczne metody radiolokalizacyjne w różnych wariantach. Przeprowadzono analizę...