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Agnieszka Jędruch dr
PeopleAgnieszka Jędruch is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Oceanography of the University of Gdańsk. Her research interests include environmental geochemistry, bioaccumulation and trophic transfer of mercury in aquatic ecosystems.
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New polish catalogue of typical flexible and semi-rigid pavements
PublicationThe paper covers the following topics important for the development of the new Polish Catalogue of typical flexible and semi-rigid pavements: reasons for preparing the new issue of the Catalogue of typical flexible and semi-rigid pavements, items introduced in the new issue, organise the terminology related to pavements, design traffic calculations and new equivalent axle load factors,...
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Natalia Sokół dr inż.
PeopleBACKGROUND Master of Science in Light and Lighting (2008-2009/11) The UCL Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, Faculty of the Built Environment, London, UK, www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk MA Degree in Interior Architecture (1999-2004), The Academy of Fine Arts, Poznan, Poland, www.uap.edu.pl MA Degree in Art Education (1997-2002), Academy of Fine Arts, Poznan, Poland, www.uap.edu.pl MAIN RESEARCH AREAS · ...
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Diploma Seminar (PG_00042079) D&PE 2023 Winter Semester
e-Learning CoursesPresentation of the topic, the main issues of the diploma thesis and the tasks of the diploma thesis completed so far. The topic of the presentation is the same as the topic of the diploma thesis. Presentation of a literature analysis, including, among others: 10 papers from journals related to the topic of the work. Submitting to e-learning platform: - pdf version of the presentation - printed description (max 4 pages) a of the...
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THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF PROGRESSIVE TAXATION
PublicationThe following article describes and discusses the theoretical aspects of taxation including its functions, mechanisms and in particular income taxes and progression system. The author analysed the literature both historical and modern to research the topic. The idea of progressive taxation has been present in modern tax system for several ages together with its positive and negative consequences. The article summarises with several...
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English, French, and Polish Aliases of Criminals: Diversity of Inspirations in their Creation and Typical Nicknaming Schemes
PublicationThe present paper examines the topic of aliases of criminals, which seems to be understudied in linguistic research. Therefore, this article’s primary goal is to describe how criminals’ aliases are created and what are the differences and similarities in that process in English, French, and Polish. Firstly, the theoretical background concerning the topic of pseudonyms is presented. Then, the corpus gathered for this paper (available...
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Universities’ journey towards sustainability- systematic literature review
PublicationPurpose: This research aims to identify a sustainable university's key features. It is an essential step in tracing the topics discussed in the context of a sustainable university and their evolution in the scientific discourse. Design/methodology/approach: This paper relies on a systematic literature review (SLR) conducted using two scholarly databases: Emerald and Scopus. The timeframe selected by the authors for reviewing the...
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Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication Group Work, PG_00041985
e-Learning CoursesThe main objective of this coure is to search information on a given topic. On this course students have to present their opinions on a specific topic in the form of a multimedia presentation. Classes are designed to improve the skills of public speaking and to acquire basic knowledge about verbal and nonverbal communication, speeches principles (rhetoric), statement ethics, the rules of disscusion, the basics of good manners....
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Joanna Żukowska dr hab. inż.
PeopleJoanna Żukowska (born 15.12.1974 in Kwidzyn) – road engineering and transport safety expert. She is a researcher in the field of transport, including traffic safety. Her main fields of research are: traffic risk modelling, safety trend forecasts, programming and implementation of traffic safety management systems. She is an author and co-author of many publications on transport safety, provided expertise for the Polish Infrastructure...
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Economic growth_winter2022_2023
e-Learning CoursesBy the completion of the course student should be able to: a) identify and use key concepts related to the growth theories and process of convergence, b) apply comparative analytical skills necessary for cross-cultural analysis, c) curry an independent research on selected topics and to present the results in a well-organized way.
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Local Planning - Summer 2024
e-Learning CoursesLocal Planning, Spatial Management Course focuses on the practical aspects of the local planning both spatial and communal. Topics such as policy measures and tools used by the local government to guide provision of the local services and planning will be discussed. The course is complementary to 'Comprehensive Planning'. Course is delivered in English.
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Rafał Leszczyna dr hab. inż.
PeopleDr hab. Rafal Leszczyna is an associate professor at Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Management and Economics. He holds the M.Sc. degrees of Computer Science and Business Management. In December, 2006 he earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science, specialisation - Computer Security at the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics of Gdansk University of Technology. Between 2004 and 2008 he worked in the European...
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PPAM 2022
EventsThe PPAM 2022 conference, will cover topics in parallel and distributed computing, including theory and applications, as well as applied mathematics.
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Low-energy interactions related to atmospheric and extreme conditions
PublicationThis Topical Issue, entitled “Low-Energy Interactions Related to Atmospheric and Extreme Conditions”, showcases a collection of eighteen articles that reported recent theoretical and experimental findings pertaining to the following topics: – low-energy interactions of charged particles (electrons [1–7], protons [8], positrons [9]), and photons [10] with atoms and molecules of biological [1–4,7,8], astrochemical [10], industrial,...
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International Trade winter 2022
e-Learning CoursesMain aim of the subject is to transfer knowledge on theoretical and empirical aspects of international trade. During the lectures we will cover patterns of international trade, main models of international trade and topics related to trade policy. During labs students will analyze current issues concerning trade flows in globalized world economy.
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International Trade - winter 2023
e-Learning CoursesMain aim of the subject is to transfer knowledge on theoretical and empirical aspects of international trade. During the lectures we will cover patterns of international trade, main models of international trade and topics related to trade policy. During labs students will analyze current issues concerning trade flows in globalized world economy.
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Shaping coherence function of sources used in low-coherent measurement techniques
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Spatial characterization of H 2: CH 4 dissociation level in microwave ECR plasma source by fibre-optic OES
PublicationSpatially resolved optical emission spectroscopy (SR-OES) was used to investigate microwave activated H2/Ar/CH4 plasma under conditions of the electron cyclotron resonance (ECR). The chemistry and composition of the gas phase were studied using self-designed fibre-optic system with echelle type spectrometer during CVD deposition of polycrystalline diamond. One-dimensional intensity profiles of the main species were collected along...
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Molecular dynamics studies of polyurethane nanocomposite hydrogels
PublicationPolyurethane PEO-based hydrogels have a broad range of biomedical applicability. They are attractive for drug-controlled delivery systems, surgical implants and wound healing dressings. In this study, a PEO based polyurethane hydrogels containing Cloisite R 30B, an organically modified clay mineral, was synthesized. Structure of nanocomposite hydrogels was determined using XRD technique. Its molecular dynamics was studied by means...
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Photoelectron spectroscopy of brominated derivative of pyrimidine: 2-bromopyrimidine
PublicationIn this study the brominated derivative of pyrimidine, 2-bromopyrimidine, was investigated by photoelectron spectroscopy. Outer valence photoelectron spectra recorded at 21.22, 45 and 100 eV photon energy for this compound are presented. The recorded spectra have a higher resolution than that previously reported in the literature. The bromine 3d and 3p edge photoelectron spectra have also been recorded in a photon impact experiment...
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Luminescent collisions of He+ and He++ ions with H2 molecules at energies below 2 keV
PublicationSpectroscopic studies of collisions between He+ and He++ ions with H2 gas target have been performed in the 200–600nm wavelength range. Atomic lines of hydrogen Balmer series and several helium lines were identified and their excitation functions between 50 eV and 1keV (2keV for He++) were determined.
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Application of the J-matrix method to multichannel scattering
PublicationIn this contribution we describe the multichannel extension to the nonrelativistic J-matrix method, and present differential cross sections for scattering of slow electrons from Argon atoms. Nonrelativistic phase shifts, then the S-matrix and the cross sections have been calculated using newly developed Fortran code, JMATRIX-MULTI.We applied the model Hartree-Fock potential as the scattering potential, which was truncated in the...
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The 41Σ+ electronic state of LiCs molecule
PublicationThe 41Σ+ state of LiCs molecule is observed experimentally for the first time. The inverted perturbation approach (IPA) method is used to derive the potential energy curve of the state from the measured spectra. The experiment is accompanied by theoretical calculations of adiabatic potentials for excited states in LiCs including 41Σ+, performed with the MOLPRO program package. The irregular shape of the 41Σ+ state potential predicted...
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Ellipsometric data analysis used in on-line metal passivation monitoring
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Fiber-optic temperature sensor using low-coherence interferometry
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Elipsometric data analysis used in on-line metal passivation monitoring
PublicationWykorzystano technikę elipsometrii monochromatycznej do opisu on-line warstw tlenkowych, elektroosadzanych na miedzi. Elipsometria jest w stanie dostarczyć informacji odnośnie grubości i współczynników załamania światła układów warstwowych, jednakże wymagane w tym celu jest zbudowanie matematycznego modelu odwzorowującego stałe optyczne układu badanego. W powyższej pracy przedyskutowane zostały różne metody dopasowywania modelu...
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Calculation of adiabatic potentials of Li2
PublicationPrezentujemy adiabatyczne krzywe energii potencjalnej jonu cząsteczki litu. Krzywe zostały stabelowane według odległości międzyatomowej: od 2ao do 100ao. Nasze teoretyczne wyniki zostały porównane z wynikami innych autorów oraz z krzywymi potencjałów energii uzyskanymi w wyniku eksperymentów. Wszystkie obliczenia zostały wykonane przy użyciu programu MOLPRO.
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Coupled nonlinear Schrödinger equations in optic fibers theory
PublicationIn this paper a detailed derivation and numerical solutions of CoupledNonlinear Schr¨odinger Equations for pulses of polarized electromagnetic wavesin cylindrical fibers has been reviewed. Our recent work has been compared withsome previous ones and the advantage of our new approach over other methods hasbeen assessed. The novelty of our approach lies is an attempt to proceed withoutloss of information within the frame of basic...
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Calculations of electron impact ionization cross section for simple biomolecules: formic and acetic acids
PublicationObliczono przekroje czynne na jednokrotną jonizację kwasu mrówkowego oraz kwasu octowego. Obliczenia przeprowadzono używając formalizmu BEB w zakresie energii od progu na jonizację do 400 eV. Wyniki porównano z dostępnymi danymi doświadczalnymi.
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Design and simulation of excitation laser system for in-situ Raman monitoring
PublicationPraca opisuje projekt oraz kontrukcję laserowego pobudzania próbek cienkowarstwowych. Zaprezentowana modelowanie optyczne systemu pobudzania oraz konfigurację prototypu. Układ znajdzie zastosowanie w długoogniskowym spektroskopie ramanowskim pracującym na stanowisku PA CVD.
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Shaping coherence function of sources used in low-coherent measurement techniques
PublicationW niskokoherencyjnych technikach pomiarowych kształt funkcji koherencji wykorzystywanego źródła ma bezpośredni wpływ na parametry metrologiczne układu pomiarowego. Z tego względu, w wielu aplikacjach niezbędne jest użycie metod pozwalających na zmianę kształtu tej funkcji. W artykule przeanalizowano możliwości kształtowania funkcji koherencji, a przedstawione analizy teoretyczne i wyniki symulacji komputerowych wskazują, że kształtowanie...
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coincidence investigation of inelastic electron-atom collisions with magnetic selection of scattering angle - feasibility study
PublicationOpisana została nowa aparatura do badania zderzeń elektronów z atomami metodą koincydencji z wykorzystaniem techniki lokalnego pola magnetycznego. Połączenie obu metod umożliwia wyznaczenie parametrów koincydencji w pełnym kącie rozproszenia. W pracy zaprezentowano pierwsze widma energii straconej oraz widma koincydencji.
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Application of organic materials in electronics
PublicationRozwój urządzeń elektronicznych na bazie materiałów organicznych przestawia jedno z najbardziej spektakularnych osiągnięć nauki w XXI wieku. Do produkcji zostały wdrożone urządzenia zbudowane na cienkich warstwach organicznych, i poczynione zostały pierwsze kroki w kierunku rozwoju elektroniki molekularnej. Celem publikacji jest dostarczenie podstawowych informacji dotyczących urządzeń elektronicznych zbudowanych na bazie cienkich...
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Simple adaptive cubic spline interpolation of fluorescence decay functions
PublicationZaproponowano prostą metodę interpolacji funkcji zaniku fluorescencji. W pierwszym kroku interpolowany zanik jest całkowany za pomocą adaptacyjnego algorytmu wykorzystującego kwadratury Newtona-Cotesa. Uzyskiwana w ten spoób siatka wartości czasu jest używana w drugim kroku polegającym na typowej interpolacji za pomocą funkcji sklejanych trzeciego stopnia.
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Multiple-scattering and electron-uracil collisions at low energies
PublicationDyskutowany jest związek dwóch znanych metod w teorii rozpraszania elektronów na cząsteczkach : potencjałów zerowego promieniu i metody potencjałów "muffin-tin". Rozwój obu metod pozwala na stworzenie nowej techniki obliczenia parcjalnych faz i przekrojów czynnych w nazwanej teorii. Technika ta ma zastosowanie do zagadnienia dotyczącego układu elektron-uracil.
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Determination of local polarization properties of PLZT ceramics by PS-OCT
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Liquid crystalline optical components for application in optical sensing
PublicationW artykule opisano proces wytwarzania pryzmatów Wollastona na bazie roztworu ciekłokrystalicznego ZLI-1957 i płytek falowych na bazie prekursora polimeru ciekłokrystalicznego RMS03-001. Przedstawiono uzyskane parametry optyczne elementów pod kątem ich potencjalnych aplikacji
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Theoretical study of the photoelectron spectrum of ethyl formate: Ab initio and density functional theory investigation
PublicationThe first ionization energy and associated photoelectron spectrum of ethyl formate are investigated with quantum chemistry calculations. The geometries, harmonic vibrational frequencies and first ionization energy are computed at the Hartree-Fock (HF) and at the second order Moller-Plesset perturbation theory (MP2). Moreover, accurate ionization energies are obtained with the Coupled-Cluster theory including singles and doubles...
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Multi-headed chimera states in coupled pendula
PublicationWe discuss the occurrence of the chimera states in the network of coupled, excited by the clock’s mechanisms pendula. We find the patterns of multi-headed chimera states in which pendula clustered in different heads behave differently (oscillate with different frequencies) and create different types of synchronous states (complete or phase synchronization). The mathematical model of the network shows that the observed chimera states...
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Measurement of complex refractive index of human blood by low-coherence interferometry
PublicationIn this article, the usefulness of the optical technique for measurements of blood complex refractive index has been examined. Measurement of optical properties of human blood is difficult to perform because of its nonuniform nature. However, results of my investigation have shown the usefulness of low-coherencei nterferometry for measurement complex refractive index of human blood. Furthermore, mathematical analysis of spectrum...
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Ordinal pattern statistics for the assessment of heart rate variability
PublicationThe recognition of all main features of a healthy heart rhythm (the so-called sinus rhythm) is still one of the biggest challenges in contemporary cardiology. Recently the interesting physiological phenomenon of heart rate asymmetry has been observed. This phenomenon is related to unbalanced contributions of heart rate decelerations and accelerations to heart rate variability. In this paper we apply methods based on the concept...
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Cross section calculations for electron scattering from platinum chemotherapeutic compounds
PublicationCross section for electron impact ionization of carboplatin, C6H12N2O4Pt, and oxaliplatin, C8H14N2O4Pt, have been calculated within binary-encounter-Bethe model for energies from the ionization threshold up to 5000 eV. Cross section for elastic electron scattering from carboplatin and oxaliplatin molecules have also been derived using independent atom method (IAM) and additivity rule for collision energies ranging from 50 eV to...
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Interaction of low energy electrons with formic acid monomer, dimer and trimer
PublicationConfigurations of the formic acid monomer, dimer and trimer are presented. We have calculated the total energies for these structures. We have considered also the negatively charged clusters and discussed the possible pathways of interaction of low energy electrons with monomers and clusters. Calculations have been executed using 6-311G** and 6-311++G** basis sets. The electron affinities of monomer and clusters are presented....
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Ab initio and density functional theory calculations of proton affinities for volatile organic compounds
PublicationThe Hatree-Fock method with 6-311G** split-valence molecular orbitals basis sets and the density function theory-B3LYP have been applied to geometrical optimizations and calculations of total electronic, zero point vibrational energies and proton affinities at 298 K for volatile organic compounds. Calculated values of proton affinities are compared with experimental data.
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Hyperfine structure and isotope shifts in 733.2 nm mixed forbidden line of Pb I
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Engineering Graphics II (M:31997W1) 2023/24
e-Learning CoursesThe course covers subject scope of standardised methods used for the presentation of machine details in projected views, in technical design drawings. Detailed topics include: projection systems, principles of design documentation in machine design, rules in dimensioning and selection of views in technical drawing. Practical excercises are carried out and an introduction to CAD is performed.
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Fundamentals of Communication Networks Resilience to Disasters and Massive Disruptions
PublicationCommunication networks are exposed to a variety of massive failure events following from activities of nature, weather-induced disruptions, technology-implied problems, and malicious human activities. In this chapter, we first highlight the characteristics of these scenarios and discuss example failure events reported during the last three decades. Next, we explain the concept of network resilience and present an overview of major...
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Special Issue: “Non-Destructive Testing of Structures”
PublicationThe Special Issue “Non-Destructive Testing of Structures” has been proposed to present recent developments in the field of diagnostics of structural materials and components in civil and mechanical engineering. The papers highlighted in this editorial concern various aspects of non-invasive diagnostics, including such topics as condition assessments of civil and mechanical structures and connections of structural elements, the...
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Spatio-Temporal Validation of GNSS-Derived Global Ionosphere Maps Using 16 Years of Jason Satellites Observations
PublicationExisting ionospheric models perform very well in mapping the calm state of the ionosphere. However, the problem is accurately determining the total electron content (TEC) for disturbed days. Knowledge of the exact electron density is essential for single−frequency receivers, which cannot eliminate the ionospheric delay. This study aims to investigate temporal and spatial variability in the distribution of TEC based on differences...