In this thesis, a blind symbol timing synchronization algorithm based on cyclic prefix for OFDM systems in multipath fading channels is proposed. It finds the starting point of symbol timing for using appropriate weights which are designed from channel delay spread characteristics. In multipath fading channels, the conventional ML (maximum likelihood) algorithm estimate is biased and has a large variance due to the effect of channel delay spread. The proposed exponential weighting methods not only solve the above problems but also improve the accuracy of symbol timing. Particularly, the proposed method does not require the information of SNR and channel length. From computer simulation results, the proposed method outperforms the other conventional algorithms and is also robust against the effect of multipath fading channels.

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Arterial endothelial cells (ECs) are subjected to pulsatile strain due to pressure changes in the cardiac cycle and this may play a significant role in vascular function in health and disease. Further, ECs differentially respond to different patterns of strain. There is much evidence that cyclic uniaxial strain results in a perpendicular orientation of ECs and their stress fibers, while no such alignment occurs in response to cyclic equaibiaxial stretch. It is unclear how cells and their stress fibers determine their specific response to particular spatiotemporal changes in the matrix, however. Given that ECs located at regions in the arterial tree prone to atherogenesis are non-aglined, while ECs in relatively healthy regions are oriented perpendicular to the principal direction of cyclic stretch, it is important to understand the mechanisms which regulate stretch-induced stress fiber alignment. The focus of this thesis was to develop realistic models to describe the dynamic changes in the organization of stress fibers in response to diverse spatiotemporal patterns of stretch. The model is based on the premise that stress fibers are pre-stressed at a ?homeostatic? level so that stress fibers are extended beyond their unloaded lengths, and that perturbation in stress fiber length from the homeostatic level destabilizes the stress fibers. A deterministic model described experimentally measured time courses of stress fiber reorientation perpendicular to the direction of cyclic uniaxial stretch, as well as the lack of alignment in response to equibiaxial stretch. In the case of cyclic simple elongation with transverse matrix contraction, stress fibers oriented in the direction of least perturbation in stretch. Model analysis indicated the need for a time-dependent stress fiber mechanical property, however. Thus, a stochastic model was developed that incorporated the concept that stress fibers tend to self-adjust to an equilibrium level of extension when they are perturbed from their unload lengths with the turnover of stress fibers. The stochastic model successfully described experimentally measured time courses of stress fiber reorganization over a range of frequencies. At a frequency of 1 Hz, stress fibers predominantly oriented perpendicular to stretch, while at 0.1 Hz the extent of stress fiber alignment was markedly reduced and at 0.01 Hz there was no alignment at all. Both the deterministic and stochastic models accurately described the relationship between stretch magnitude and the extent of stress fiber alignment in endothelial cells subjected to cyclic uniaxial stretch. Parameter sensitivity analyses for each model were used to demonstrate the effects of each parameter on the characteristics of the system response. In summary, the mathematical models were capable of describing stress fiber reorganization in response to diverse temporal and spatial patterns of stretch. These models provide a theoretical framework to elucidate the mechanisms by which adherent cells sense the characteristics of matrix deformation and describe a mechanism by which the cells can then adapt to such deformations to maintain mechanical homeostasis.

According to the fast development of portable electronic devices, their characteristics are inclined to miniature profile and lightweight. Nowadays, the wafer-level package (WLP) has been widely applied in portable electronic devices for its miniature profile and lightweight. It will become the mainstream trend later soon. The normal use of portable electronic devices brings low-frequency random vibrations to the electronic packages inside. Because of the increasing demand of these devices, the reliability of electronic packages subjected to repeated mechanical loads has become an important issue in the contemporary electronic packaging industry. In this paper both numerical and experimental studies were carried out to investigate the reliability life of Ultra-CSP under cyclic bending conditions. We perform four-point cyclic bending with various combinations of amplitudes and frequencies. Then, we do failure analysis in Ultra-CSP by observing the failure modes. A finite element model for the package is built up for dynamic as well as quasi-static analyses. Accumulated plastic work per bending cycle within the critical solder ball were calculated and together with the experimental results the parameters for the Coffin-Manson fatigue equation were fitted. Through finite element analysis we find that the solder ball which located in the corner has higher accumulated plastic work. Therefore, the crack in the solder ball grew more easily. Thus it lets package resistance rise to determine failure. It was observed from the bending experiments that the influence of frequencies on the fatigue life of the solder interconnects is inapparent. However, influence of amplitude is significant. From the results of both experiments and FEA, it was found that for this particular ultra-CSP specimen under cyclic bending conditions, the characteristic life was expressed as

The microstructure and electrochemical behavior of boron doped and undoped ultra thin diamond film electrodes have been studied in this work. The ultra thin diamond films are deposited on porous silicon (PSi) by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD). In order to enlarge the surface area of diamond electrodes, the deposition of nano structured diamond thin films is performed only in a short time deposition under a negative bias, so that diamond nuclei grew from the tips of PSi nano structures and the thin film surface remained rough and nano fine structured. Diamond thin films were analyzed by Raman spectroscopy and SEM, and then fabricated to the electrode device. From SEM analysis, the morphology of diamond thin films on PSi reveals in the shape of nano rods diamond crystallites. The electro-chemical response was evaluated by performing cyclic voltammetry in the inorganic K4[Fe(CN)6] and a K2HPO4 buffer solution. Boron doped diamond thin film on porous silicon has demonstrated a high redoxidation current of cyclic voltammetry, which may be due to the rough surface providing more electrochemical surface area and more sp2 conducting bonds exposed on the surface.

名古屋大学博士学位論文 学位の種類:博士(リハビリテーション療法学) (課程) 学位授与年月日　平成22年3月25日

As we all know that Taiwan is an island surrounded by oceans. Around the island are many international commercial harbors, domestic fishery harbors and harbors for industrial purposes. However, these harbors are facing safety challenges from the strong wind induced waves during monsoon seasons and typhoon due to tropical depressions. The material degradation, fatigue induced from vibrations and the forced deformation of the whole structural system can not usually be observed until serious damages are realized. It is too late to do the fixing job or to replace the damaged components for the harbor while spending multi-million dollars on rebuilding the damaged facilities is the left choice. If we may find the gradual damages of the harbor in advance and establish a procedure to do the minor fixing or correcting works then during the hash environmental situations the serious damages may be prevented and lots of money can be saved also. There are many ways to do a routine inspection on the structures. However, for the structures in the harbor usually it is not quite easy to do this due to the fact that most structures are under the water. Therefore how to find the efficient and economic methods to investigate the harbor damages corresponding to various material constructions and based on the examination results to establish an alert system and to grade the damage-state will be important. The investigation methods may generally be divided into a general method and method of more detailed. The general methods usually need more experiences but less equipment. However, for the more detailed examination, more advanced equipment and scheme are required. After the inspection how to coordinate the raw data and find the relationship between the data and the damage-state of the structure will be one of the tasks. It is the purpose of this project to find efficient means for the inspection and set up a standard procedure to inspect the harbor structures routinely. In terms of the method, timing, schedule, frequency and appropriateness the evaluation standard for the structural damage is suggested and based on the evaluated results the damage grade is defined quantitatively for the harbor structures. Thus the harbor bureau may effectively manage the harbor structure and maintain the operational safety for the harbor.

Polymers containing bulky tetraphenylthiophene (TP) moieties were prepared by different coupling reactions. Firstly, 2,5-bis(4-bromophenyl)-3,4-diphenylthiophene (TP-Br) was coupled together by either NiCl2/PPh3 or n-BuLi to form polymers with TP as the repeat unit. The resulting polymers (PTP-NiCl2 and PTP-BuLi) are easily soluble in organic solvents and are photoluminescent (PL) materials (

In this thesis, a system called Video Looping is developed to analyze human cyclic motions. Video Looping allows users to extract human cyclic motion from a given video sequence. This system analyzes similarities from a large amount of live footage to find the point of smooth transition. The final cyclic loop is created using only a few output images. Video Looping is useful not only to learn and understand human movements, but also to apply the cyclic loop to various artistic applications. To provide practical animation references, the output images are presented as photo plate sequences to visualize human cyclic motion similar to Eadweard Muybridge's image sequences. The final output images can be used to create experimental projects such as composited multiple video loops or small size of web animations. Furthermore, they can be imported into animation packages, and animators can create keyframe animations by tracing them in 3D software.

The main objective of this research is to compare the performance of cyclic steam injection using horizontal wells based on the analytical model developed by Gunadi against that based on numerical simulation. For comparison, a common reservoir model was used. The reservoir model measured 330 ft long by 330 ft wide by 120 ft thick, representing half of a 5-acre drainage area, and contained oil based on the properties of the Bachaquero-01 reservoir (Venezuela). Three steam injection cycles were assumed, consisting of a 20-day injection period at 1500 BPDCWE (half-well), followed by a 10-day soak period, and a 180-day production period. Comparisons were made for two cases of the position of the horizontal well located on one side of the reservoir model: at mid-reservoir height and at reservoir base. The analytical model of Gunadi had to be modified before a reasonable agreement with simulation results could be obtained. Main modifications were as follows. First, the cold horizontal well productivity index was modified to that based on the Economides-Joshi model instead of that for a vertical well. Second, in calculating the growth of the steam zone, the end-point relative permeability??s of steam and oil were taken into consideration, instead of assuming them to be the same (as in the original model of Gunadi). Main results of the comparative analysis for both cases of horizontal well positions are as follows. First, the water production rates are in very close agreement with results obtained from simulation. Second, the oil production rates based on the analytical model (averaging 46,000 STB), however, are lower than values obtained from simulation (64,000 STB). This discrepancy is most likely due to the fact that the analytical model assumes residual oil saturation in the steam zone, while there is moveable oil based on the simulation model. Nevertheless, the analytical model may be used to give a first-pass estimate of the performance of cyclic steam injection in horizontal wells, prior to conducting more detailed thermal reservoir simulation.