• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.16-25
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• 2024

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of laser-engineered copper-nickel titanium (SmartArch) and superelastic nickel-titanium (SENT) archwires in aligning teeth and inducing root resorption and pain experienced by patients. Methods: Two-arm parallel groups with a 1:1 allocation ratio were used. The participants were patients aged 11.5 years and older with 5-9 mm of mandibular anterior crowding who were indicated for non-extraction treatment. The primary outcome was alignment effectiveness, assessed using Little's irregularity index (LII) over 16 weeks with a single wire (0.016-inch) in the SmartArch group and 2 wires (0.014- and 0.018-inch) in the SENT group (8 weeks each). Secondary outcomes included root resorption evaluated by pre- and post-intervention periapical radiographs and pain levels recorded by the participants during the first week. Results: A total of 40 participants were randomly allocated into 2 groups; 33 completed the study and were analyzed (16 in the SmartArch group and 17 in the SENT group, aged 16.97 ± 4.05 years). The total LII decrease for the SmartArch and SENT groups was 5.63 mm and 5.29 mm, respectively, which was neither statistically nor clinically significant. Root resorption was not significantly different between the groups. The difference in pain levels was not statistically significant for the first 5 days following wire placement; however, there was a significant difference favoring the SENT group in the final 2 days. Conclusions: SmartArch and SENT archwires were similarly effective during the alignment phase of orthodontic treatment. Root resorption should be observed throughout the treatment with either wire. SmartArch wires demonstrated higher pain perception than SENT wires.

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.46-50
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• 2003

외부전극 형광램프 12개를 평면에 배치하여 제작한 대각길이 17인치 직하형 백라이트의 구형파 구동에 의한 휘도와 효율 특성을 조사하였다. 구동 전압 1-2 kV와 주파수 40-80 kHz에 대하여 백라이트 패널의 휘도가 5,000-10,000 cd/$\textrm m^2$ 일 때 효율 65-70 1m/W를 얻었다. 구동 주파수가 클수록, 고휘도를 얻고 구동 전압이 낮아진다. 구동 주파수가 80 kHz 이상의 주파수에서는 백라이트의 휘도가 불안정하고, 면전체 휘도의 균일성을 얻지 못한다.

• 소성∙가공
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.322-327
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• 2008

LGP is a key component of LCD back light unit because it determines brightness and sharpness of the display image. Usually, it has optical patterns fabricated on the bottom surface. These optical patterns convert point or line sources placed in the side of LGP to plane source at the top surface by changing the propagating direction of the incident light. In the present paper the LiGA-reflow method was applied to fabricate the LGP mold. Furthermore, the optical simulation considering the replication ratio of pattern height was applied to the pattern design. The optical simulation through systematic correction scheme was adopted to find the optimum distribution of pattern density. Finally, the stamper fabricated by this method was installed in the mold and LGP was produced by injection molding. As a result of luminance measurement for the final product, the average luminance and luminance uniformity was measured 3,180 nit and 84%, respectively. Consequently, the mold fabrication method using the LiGA-reflow and optical simulation(CAE) can save the expense and time compared with the existing fabrication methods(laser ablation and chemical etching).

• Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.433-440
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• 2013

We present an experimental and numerical study of spectral profiles of effective group indices of hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) waveguides and of their chromatic-dispersion effect on the four-wave-mixing (FWM) signal generation. The a-Si:H waveguides of 220-nm thickness and three different widths of 400, 450 and 500 nm were fabricated by using the conventional CMOS device processes on a $2-{\mu}m$ thick $SiO_2$ bottom layer deposited on 8-inch Si wafers. Mach-Zehnder interferometers (MZIs) were formed with the a-Si:H waveguides, and used for precise measurement of the effective group indices and thus for determination of the spectral profile of the waveguides' chromatic dispersion. The wavelength ranges for the FWM-signal generation were about 45, 75 and 55 nm for the 400-, 450- and 500-nm-wide waveguides, respectively, at the pump wavelength of 1532 nm. A widest wavelength range for the efficient FWM process was observed with the 450-nm-wide waveguide having a zero-dispersion near the pump wavelength.

• Journal of electromagnetic engineering and science
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.108-110
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• 2017

The global positioning system (GPS) is a useful system in civilian and military applications. However, because of the weak signal, GPS receivers are vulnerable to interference caused by unwanted signals or intentional jammers. To alleviate this issue, a controlled reception pattern antenna (CRPA) array can be employed to adaptively place radiation pattern nulls toward the direction of the signal interference. The performance of the CRPA array improves as the number of antenna elements increases. Therefore, antenna miniaturization is highly desirable for CRPA applications. We designed a compact CRPA array based on seven electrically miniaturized microstrip patch antennas (MPAs) on a 5-inch ground platform. We used a non-Foster matching circuit to match efficiently miniaturized MPAs on an FR-4 substrate. Experimental results show that the non-Foster matching circuit significantly improves such elements of antenna performance as return loss and antenna gain. In addition, we confirmed that the mutual coupling of the proposed CRPA array is less than -45 dB.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.355-362
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• 2015

There has been an increase of using Bosch Process to fabricate MEMS Device, TSV, Power chip for straight etching profile. Essentially, the interest of TSV technology is rapidly floated, accordingly the demand of Bosch Process is able to hold the prominent position for straight etching of Si or another wafers. Recently, the process to prevent under etching or over etching using EPD equipment is widely used for improvement of mechanical, electrical properties of devices. As an EPD device, the OES is widely used to find accurate end point of etching. However, it is difficult to maintain the light source from view port of chamber because of contamination caused by ion conflict and byproducts in the chamber. In this study, we adapted the SPOES to avoid lose of signal and detect less open ratio under 1 %. We use 12inch Si wafer and execute the through etching 500um of thickness. Furthermore, to get the clear EPD data, we developed an algorithm to only receive the etching part without deposition part. The results showed possible to find End Point of under 1 % of open ratio etching process.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2008년도 제39회 하계학술대회
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• pp.1309-1310
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• 2008

최근 대형 FPD로 주목받고 있는 PDP는 높은 방전개시전압과 투명전극인 ITO를 사용함으로서 가격이 상승하는 문제점이 있다. 그래서 본 논문에서는 ITO전극 대신 금속(Ag) BUS전극을 사용해 저가격화를 이룰 수 있는 Fence전극구조에 Floating전극을 도입함으로서 방전개시전압을 낮추고 효율을 개선할 수 있는 새로운 Fence전극구조를 제안하였다. 실험은 reference와 제안된 구조로 구성되어 있는 4-inch AC PDP에 Test Panel을 직접 제작하여 firing voltage, discharge current, luminanace, luminous efficiency를 측정하여 비교하였다. 제안된 구조는 방전개시전압이 최대 20V감소하고 방전전류가 최대 17%감소하였고 효율면에서도 최대 13%의 상승을 보였다.

• 한국공작기계학회논문집
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.53-58
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• 2008

This study was conducted to evaluate the flatness of the porous type of dicing chuck. Two measurement systems for a vacuum chuck with a porous type of ceramic plate were prepared using a digital indicator and a laser interferometer. 6 inch of silicon and glass wafer were also used. Vacuum pressure from 100mmHg to 700mmHg by 100mmHg was increased. From experiments, chucked-wafer flatness was converged to the dicing chuck flatness itself even though the repeatability of contact method using indicator was unstable. Finally, the chuck flatness was estimated below $2{\mu}m$ with peak-to valley value.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2006년도 제37회 하계학술대회 논문집 B
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• pp.643-644
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• 2006

자기누설탐상시스템은 지하에 매설된 가스관에서 발생되는 부식이나 크랙 또는 기계적 변형을 탐지하기 위한 방법으로 비파괴검사 방법의 하나이다. 가스관은 Nd자석에 의해 착자가 되고, 가스관에 부식이 발생했을 경우 가스관의 단면적이 작아지게 되어 자기누설이 발생하며, 발생된 자기누설을 홀센서로 검출하여 부식의 유무, 크기, 모양 등을 판별하게 된다. 지하매설 배관은 배관의 직경은 같으나 배관의 두께는 다양하게 존재한다. 특히 30inch의 배관에는 배관의 두께가 11.1, 14.3, 17.5 mm 등이 있다. 자기누설탐상시스템은 배관의 단면적 변화를 감지하는 것이기 때문에 배관의 두께에 따라 그 특성이 변화하게 된다. 또한 두께에 따른 결함의 종류에 따라서 검출신호도 변화하게 된다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 배관의 두께 변화에 따른 검출신호를 분석하였으며, 두께 변화의 영향을 적용하여 검출신호를 보정하기 위한 방법을 제시하였다.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.414-422
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• 2017

This paper reviews the core technical trends of TESLA EV Motors. The TESLA EV Motors is explosively popular with a considerable recharging infrastructure, a wide 17-[inch] touch display, 417 [HP], and 378 [km] going distance. The object of this study analyzes the body appearance, motor and, battery cooling system, battery arrangement, battery management system, super charging station, power electronics, and induction motor.