• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제16권11호
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• pp.2525-2531
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• 2012

반도체에 사용되는 금속 배선으로써 Al-Cu 합금은 낮은 저항과 제조 공정의 용이성으로 인해 CMOS제조 공정에 있어 수년간 사용되어 왔다. 그러나 금속은 근본적으로 부식에 취약하기 때문에 금속 배선 제조 공정에 있어 부식은 오랜 숙제로 남아 있다. 부식은 칩의 신뢰성 문제를 유발하기 때문에 이를 제어할 보다 효과적인 방법이 요구 되고 있다. 부식을 유발하는 다양한 항목 중에 금속 배선 식각 후 PR 스트립과 후속 세정 조건은 조절 가능한 파라미터이며, 또한 부식을 방지할 수 있는 마진을 향상할 수 있는 요소이다. 본 연구는 부식을 방지하기 위해 PR 스트립 공정 조건 및 후속 세정 조건을 최적화함으로써 금속 배선 식각 후 염소 잔유물과 플라즈마 charge up을 제거해야 함을 제안 하였다.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2005년도 추계학술대회 논문집 전력기술부문
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• pp.46-48
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• 2005

This paper discusses a probabilistic method for power system security assessment. The security analysis relates to the ability of the electric power systems to survive sudden disturbances such as electric short circuits or unanticipated loss of system elements. It consists of both steady state and dynamic security analyses, which are not two separate issues but should be considered together. In steady state security analysis including voltage security analysis, the analysis checks that the system is operated within security limits by OPF (optimal power flow) after the transition to a new operating point. Until now, many utilities have difficulty in including dynamic aspects due to computational capabilities. On the other hand. dynamic security analysis is required to ensure that the transition may lead to an acceptable operating condition. Transient stability, which is the ability of power systems to maintain synchronism when subjected to a large disturbance. is a principal component in dynamic security analysis. Usually any loss of synchronism may cause additional outages and make the present steady state analysis of the post-contingency condition inadequate for unstable cases. This is the reason for the need of dynamic studies in power systems. Probabilistic criterion can be used to recognize the probabilistic nature of system components while considering system security. In this approach. we do not have to assign any predetermined margin of safety. A comprehensive conceptual framework for probabilistic static and dynamic assessment is presented in this paper. The simulation results of the Western System Coordinating Council (WSCC) system compare an analytical method with Monte-Carlo simulation (MCS).

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.169-173
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• 2008

Purpose: Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus is a chronic inflammatory disease that mostly affects young people, which warrants surgical intervention. Although many surgical methods have been suggested, an optimal surgical method remains controversial because of high recurrence rates and postoperative complications. The objective of this study is to evaluate the results of wide excision and coverage with fasciocutaneous advancement flap for the treatment of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus, and to assess the usefulness of this method Methods: From May 1995 to October 2006, the authors treated 19 patients with the use of coverage with fasciocutaneous flap after wide excision. The results were evaluated regarding recurrence rates, complications, and the change in sensitivity of the gluteal region after surgery. The follow-up period was 7 to 142 months (mean, 76 months). All patients were male. Results: Postoperative complications were wound infection at the suction drain insertion site and skin necrosis around the suture margin in one case, respectively. During the follow up period, only one recurrence (5.3%) was seen in fifth postoperative month, which was successfully treated by the same operative procedure. There was no other complications such as seroma, hematoma, wound dehiscence and flap loss. Extensive scarring and anatomic distortion did not occur in the reconstructed area. In addition, sensitivity of the gluteal region did not diminish. The aesthetic results were satisfactory for all patients as well. Conclusion: The authors advocate that fasciocutaneous flap closure be a good alternative method to cover defects after the excision of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.390-402
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• 1997

자동차의 점화계통에서 발생하는 전자파 잡음을 측정하고 통계확률적인 방법을 이용하여 모델링을 하였다. 낮은 크기의 잡음도 측정이 가능하도록 수신기와 3축 안테나의 사이에 저잡음증폭기와 대역통과필터를 연결 구성하고, 800 MHz 대역의 진폭확률분포(APD)와 펄스간격분포(PSD)를 측정하였다. 측정된 APD 곡선을 3개(A급) 또는 6개(B급)의 변수로 모형화하였으며, 변수의 최적치를 쉽게 계산할 수 있는 합성근사화 알고리즘을 사용하였다. 진폭확률분포에 관한 모형변수를 추출함으로써 전자파환경의 데이터 베이스화가 가능하며, 송.수신기의 출력 및 감도의 마진 결정에 기초적인 자료로 이용이 가능하다.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제6권6호
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• pp.276-279
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• 2005

Influences of sustain pulse-width on electrical characteristics and luminous efficiency are experimentally investigated for surface discharge of AC-PDP. A square pulse with variable duty ratio and fixed rising time of 300 ns has been used in the experiment. It is found that the memory coefficient is significantly increased at the critical pulse-width. And the wall charges and wall voltages as well as capacitances are experimentally measured by Q- V analysis method along with the voltage margin relation, in terms of the sustain pulse-width in the range of $1{\mu}s$ to $5{\mu}s$ under driving frequency of 10 kHz to 180 kHz. And the luminous efficiency is also experimentally investigated in above range of sustain pulse-width with driving frequency of 10 kHz to 180 kHz. It is noted that the luminous efficiency for 10 kHz and 180 kHz are 1.29 1m/W and 0.68 1m/W respectively, since the power consumption for 10 kHz is much less than that for 180 kHz. It has been concluded that the optimal sustain pulse-width is in the range of $2.5 {\~}4.5{\mu}s$ under driving frequency range of 10 kHz and 60 kHz, and in the range of $1.5 {\~} 2.5{\mu}s$ under driving frequency range of 120 kHz and 180 kHz based on observation of memory coefficient, and wall voltage as well as luminous efficiency.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.103-110
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• 2017

본 논문에서는 StrAuto를 이용하여 구조물의 형상 변경을 통한 대안을 생성하고, 이에 대한 최적화를 수행하는 과정을 상세하게 다루었다. 비정형 대공간 전시장 구조물을 대상으로 전체 형상을 파라메트릭하게 디자인하고, 가장 폭이 넓은 경간의 구조 형상을 변경하면서 물량 변화를 관측하여 최적안을 도출하였다. 기존 연구들에서는 형상 변경의 제약 때문에 대부분 단면과 물성을 통한 최적화를 수행하는데 그쳤으나, 본 연구에서는 형상 변경이 가능한 부분을 찾아내어 StrAuto의 가장 핵심적인 능력인 형상 변경을 통한 최적화를 수행했다는 점에서 중요한 의미를 지닌다. 형상 변경으로 충분한 여유를 확보하고 단면 최적화로 물량을 줄이는 프로세스를 통해, 대공간 구조물의 일부만을 대상으로 하면서도 전체 물량의 11.7%를 줄일 수 있었다.

• 한국경영과학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.83-95
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• 2014

In this paper, we develop a portfolio selection model that can be used to invest in markets with margin requirements such as the foreign exchange market. An investment algorithm to implement the proposed portfolio selection model based on objective historical data is also presented. We further conduct empirical analysis on the performance of a hypothetical investment in the foreign exchange market, using the proposed portfolio selection model and investment algorithm. Using 7 currency pairs that recorded the highest trading volume in the foreign exchange market during the most recent 10 years, we compare the performance of 1) the Dollar Index, 2) a 1/N Portfolio which equally allocates capital to all N assets considered for investment, and 3) a hypothetical investment portfolio selected and managed according to the portfolio selection model and investment algorithm proposed in this paper. Performance is compared in terms of accumulated returns and Sharpe ratios for the 10-year period from January 2003 to December 2012. The results show that the hypothetical investment portfolio outperforms both benchmarks, with superior performance especially during the period following financial crisis. Overall, this paper suggests that a mathematical approach for selecting and managing an optimal investment portfolio based on objective data can achieve outstanding performance in the foreign exchange market.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.815-821
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• 2000

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of accessibility to dental cervices of maxillary molars upon plaque control level of these areas. Fifthy-seven dental students with healthy gingiae participated in this study. Maxillary dental casts were fabricated for each participants. Using the casts, cervical accessibility was measured at the mid-palatal point of maxillary first and second molars. Cervical accessibility was defined as the perpendicular distance from the entrance of gingival sulcus to the imaginary line between the most protruded points of palatal gingiva and tooth surface, and classified into degree I(${\leq}0.5mm$), II($>0.5mm,\;{\leq}1.0mm$), III($>1.0mm,\;{\leq}1.5mm$), and IV(>1.5mm). Plaque score was recorded as the distance from crest of gingival margin to the most coronal extent of plaque. Measurements of plaque score were repeated 3 times at 1-week intervals. After the baseline measurements, the participants began to use unitufted brushes on randomly assigned right or left side. Two weeks later, a session of plaque score records identical to the baseline measurements was started. The maxillary second molars showed higher cervical accessibility than the first molars(p<0.01), but the plaque scores of maxillary second molars were also higher than those of first molars(p<0.01). For the maxillary first molars, correlation between accessibility and plaque score was statistically significant, but such correlation was not found for the second molars. Use of unitufted brushes decreased the plaque score(p<0.01). Correlation between accessibility and the degree of plaque score improvement was not found. These findings suggest that cervical accessibility may influence the amount of plaque, and use of adjunctive oral hygiene devices may be helpful in maintaining optimal oral hygiene level at the areas of low cervical accessib ility.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.243-250
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• 2018

본 논문에서는 복합재 판 스프링의 설계 최적화를 위해 유전자 알고리즘을 사용한 적층 최적화 과정을 제시하였다. 다목적 소형 승합 자동차 판 스프링을 유한요소모델로 구성하여 초기 설계를 검증한 이후, 유전자 알고리즘을 통해 복합재료의 적층수와 적층각도를 최적화하는 과정을 기술하였다. 최적화 과정을 통해 판 스프링의 하중 감소과정, 반복수에 따라 강 구조의 해석 결과와 비교하였다. 더불어 유전자 알고리즘을 통해 최적화된 적층 시퀀스를 구조에 적용하여 구조의 건전성을 검증하기 위해 유한요소 모델로 구성하여 안전여유를 계산하였다. GA를 적용할 때, 복합재료 판 스프링의 적층 두께와 적층 각을 획득하였으며, 이는 적절한 강도와 강성으로 최소 무게를 달성하는데 기여한다. 동일한 설계 매개 변수 및 최적화 조건에서 강철된 판 스프링을 복합재 판 스프링으로 교체하면 65.6%의 중량이 감소한다.

• 한국생산제조학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.529-538
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• 2010

This paper presents a reliability-based topology optimization (RBTO) based on bidirectional evolutionary structural optimization (BESO). In design of a structure, uncertain conditions such as material property, operational load and dimensional variation should be considered. Deterministic topology optimization (DTO) is performed without considering the uncertainties related to the design variables. However, the RBTO can consider the uncertainty variables because it can deal with the probabilistic constraints. The reliability index approach (RIA) and the performance measure approach (PMA) are adopted to evaluate the probabilistic constraints in this study. In order to apply the BESO to the RBTO, sensitivity number for each element is defined as the change in the reliability index of the structure due to removal of each element. Smoothing scheme is also used to eliminate checkerboard patterns in topology optimization. The limit state indicates the margin of safety between the resistance (constraints) and the load of structures. The limit State function expresses to evaluate reliability index from finite element analysis. Numerical examples are presented to compare each optimal topology obtained from RBTO and DTO each other. It is verified that the RBTO based on BESO can be effectively performed from the results.