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Positive Exchange Bias in Thin Film Multilayers Produced with Nano-oxide Layer

  • Jeon, Byeong-Seon;Hwang, Chan-Yong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2013.02a
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    • pp.304-305
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    • 2013
  • We report a positive exchange bias (HE) in thinmultilayered filmscontaining nano-oxide layer. The positive HE, obtained for our system results from an antiferromagnetic coupling between the ferromagnetic (FM) CoFe and the antiferromagnetic (AFM) CoO layers, which spontaneously form on top of the nano-oxide layer (NOL). The shift in the hysteresis loop along the direction of thecooling field and the change in the sign of exchange bias are evidence of antiferromagnetic interfacial exchange coupling between the CoO and CoFe layers. Our calculation indicates that uncompensated oxygen moments in the NOL results in antiferromagnetic interfacial exchange coupling between the CoO and CoFe layers. One of the interesting features observed with our system is that it displays the positive HE even above the bulk Neel temperature (TN) of CoO. Although the positive HEsystem has a different AFM/FM interfacial spin structure compare to that of the negative HE one, the results of the angular dependence measurements show that the magnetization reversal mechanism can be considered within the framework of the coherent rotation model.

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Chemical Coupling between Horizontal Cells in the Catfish Retina

  • Lee, Sung-Jong;Jung, Chang-Sub;Bai, Sun-Ho
    • The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.21-30
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    • 1998
  • The effects of GABA and glutamate on the horizontal cells were explored by an intracellular recording method to discern the mechanisms of receptive field formation by chemical coupling in the catfish outer retina. The results suggest that the horizontal cells of the catfish retina might use GABA as their transmitters and that the GABAergic system contributes to the formation of receptive fields of the horizontal cells. GABAC receptors may be involved in a chemical coupling between horizontal cells and concerned with the depolarizing actions by GABA on horizontal cells in the catfish retina. Since the chloride equilibrium potential is more positive than the dark membrane potential in horizontal cells, GABA released from a horizontal cell may depolarize the neighboring horizontal cells. Thus a chemical coupling between horizontal cells may be formed. $GABA_A$ receptors also may be involved in the negative feedback mechanism between photoreceptor and horizontal cell. And glutamate may be involved in connecting positive and negative feedback systems since it potentiated the GABA's actions. Therefore, it is presumed that large receptive fields in the catfish retina are formed not only by electrical coupling but also by chemical coupling between horizontal cells. And information travels laterally by pathways involving both electrical coupling composed of gap junctions and chemical coupling in the retinal network.

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GRADIENT PROJECTION METHODS FOR THE n-COUPLING PROBLEM

  • Kum, Sangho;Yun, Sangwoon
    • Journal of the Korean Mathematical Society
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    • v.56 no.4
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    • pp.1001-1016
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    • 2019
  • We are concerned with optimization methods for the $L^2$-Wasserstein least squares problem of Gaussian measures (alternatively the n-coupling problem). Based on its equivalent form on the convex cone of positive definite matrices of fixed size and the strict convexity of the variance function, we are able to present an implementable (accelerated) gradient method for finding the unique minimizer. Its global convergence rate analysis is provided according to the derived upper bound of Lipschitz constants of the gradient function.

An Evaluation of the Coupling Coordination Degree of the Yangtze River Delta Port Cluster Based on Coupling Theory

  • Lu Ke;Yong-Sik Oh
    • Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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    • v.48 no.2
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    • pp.78-87
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    • 2024
  • To quantitatively assess the correlation between subsystems within a port cluster and the overall coordinated development of the port group, the current paper evaluates the coordinated development of port clusters. First, we construct an evaluation index system for the coupling and coordination of port clusters. Next, we introduce the contribution index of port subsystems, coupling degree, and coupling coordination degree functions to formulate a coupling coordination evaluation model for the port cluster. Finally, we use the Yangtze River Delta port cluster as a case study for validation, specifically using empirical data from 2012 to 2021. The findings reveal distinct phased characteristics in the coupling and coordination of port clusters in the Yangtze River Delta, marked by a notable transition from "maladjustment" to "coordination." Further, sustained high coupling values over a decade indicate a significant level of competition and cooperation among ports within the Yangtze River Delta port cluster. Over time, this competitive and collaborative dynamic has progressively evolved toward a more positive and structured direction. Lastly, it is expected that the evaluation model proposed in this paper can be extrapolated to other port clusters to gauge the extent of coordinated development, thereby facilitating horizontal comparisons and vertical analyses.

Alternative Expressions for Mutual Inductance and Coupling Coefficient Applied in Wireless Power Transfer

  • Kim, Gunyoung;Lee, Bomson
    • Journal of electromagnetic engineering and science
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.112-118
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    • 2016
  • Alternative analytic expressions for the mutual inductance ($L_m$) and coupling coefficient (k) between circular loops are presented using more familiar and convenient expressions that represent the property of reciprocity clearly. In particular, the coupling coefficients are expressed in terms of structural dimensions normalized to a geometric mean of radii of two loops. Based on the presented expressions, various aspects of the mutual inductances and coupling coefficients, including the regions of positive, zero, and negative value, are examined with respect to their impacts on the efficiency of wireless power transmission.

Seismic response control of a building complex utilizing passive friction damper: Analytical study

  • Ng, C.L.;Xu, Y.L.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.85-105
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    • 2006
  • Control of structural response due to seismic excitation in a manner of coupling adjacent buildings has been actively developed, and most attention focused on those buildings of similar height. However, with the rapid development of some modern cities, multi-story buildings constructed with an auxiliary low-rise podium structure to provide extra functions to the complex become a growing construction scheme. Being inspired by the positively examined coupling control approach for buildings with similar height, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive analytical study on control effectiveness of using friction dampers to link the two buildings with significant height difference to supplement the recent experimental investigation carried out by the writers. The analytical model of a coupled building system is first developed with passive friction dampers being modeled as Coulomb friction. To highlight potential advantage of coupling the main building and podium structure with control devices that provide a lower degree of coupling, the inherent demerit of rigid-coupled configuration is then evaluated. Extensive parametric studies are finally performed. The concerned parameters influencing the design of optimal friction force and control efficiency include variety of earthquake excitation and differences in floor mass, story number as well as number of dampers installed between the two buildings. In general, the feasibility of interaction control approach applied to the complex structure for vibration reduction due to seismic excitation is supported by positive results.

Interlayer Coupling of CoFe/Cu/NiFe Trilayer Films

  • Baek, Jong-Sung;Lim, Woo-Woung;Lee, Soo-Hyung;Kim, Mee-Yang;Rhee, Jang-Roh
    • Journal of Magnetics
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.139-142
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    • 2000
  • The interlayer coupling between adjacent ferromagnetic layers was examined for CoFe/Cu/NiFe trilayer systems. A series of films of CoFe (20 nm)/Cu($t_{cu}$)/NiFe (20 nm) trilayers with Cu spacer thickness, $t_{cu}$, in the range of 1~10 m was deposited on Si(100) wafers at room temperature by DC magnetron sputtering. In order to understand the dependence of the magnetic interaction between ferromagnetic $Co_{90}Fe_{10}$ (wt.%) and $Ni_{81}Fe_{19}$ (wt.%) layers separated by a nonmagnetic Cu spacer on the Cu layer thickness, we investigated the derivative ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) spectra. The FMR results were analyzed using the model of Layadi and Art-man for interlayer interaction. The interlayer coupling constant decreases in an oscillatory manner as the Cu spacer thickness increases up to 10 nm and approaches zero above 10 nm. The interlayer coupling constant is positive for all samples. Hence, it seems that the exchange coupling between adjacent CoFe and NiFe layers separated by a Cu layer is ferromagnetic.

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Study on the Uniformity of Plasma Density at TCP Using Parallel Antennas (병렬 안테나에 따른 플라즈마원의 균일도 연구)

  • 배근희;서상훈;장홍영
    • Journal of the Korean Vacuum Society
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.273-276
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    • 1998
  • Three different parallel antennas are designed to investigate plasma uniformity and magnetic field using a double Langmuir probe and a magnetic probe. Butterfly antenna has the highest density of ~~$2\times10^{11}(\textrmcm^{-3})$ among the three antennas and has electron temperature less than 2 eV, lower than the spiral antenna. It is found that the power efficiency becomes lower with spaced parallel antenna elements due to oppositely directed currents and positive coupling.

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Synthesis and biological activity of spirobenzopyranone derivative as analogs of thelepin, isolated from the marine annelid Thelepus setosus (항균성물질 thelepin의 spirobenzopyranone 유도체의 합성과 생물활성)

  • Ko, Byoung-Seob;Oritani, Takayuki
    • Applied Biological Chemistry
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    • v.35 no.6
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    • pp.470-474
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    • 1992
  • For the further development of thelepin analog as antibiotic agents, we undertook the synthesis of spirobenzopyranone derivative ${\underline{5}}$ as thelepin analog by oxidative phenol coupling. The spirobenzopyranone analog ${\underline{5}}$ showed high activity against Bacillus subtilis (IFO 3108) in $5\;{\mu}g/disc$.

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Modeling negative and positive temperature dependence of the gate leakage current in GaN high-electron mobility transistors

  • Mao, Ling-Feng
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.44 no.3
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    • pp.504-511
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    • 2022
  • Monte Carlo simulations show that, as temperature increases, the average kinetic energy of channel electrons in a GaN transistor first decreases and then increases. According to the calculations, the relative energy change reaches 40%. This change leads to a reduced barrier height due to quantum coupling among the three-dimensional motions of channel electrons. Thus, an analysis and physical model of the gate leakage current that includes drift velocity is proposed. Numerical calculations show that the negative and positive temperature dependence of gate leakage currents decreases across the barrier as the field increases. They also demonstrate that source-drain voltage can have an effect of 1 to 2 orders of magnitude on the gate leakage current. The proposed model agrees well with the experimental results.