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This thesis report deals with the meaning of dynamics in lighting in context of the current state oflighting technology and how certain aspects of those can be applied to a specific space.Former studies discovered that biophilic aspects in design can create great benefits for the usersof a space. Natural elements is what we humans most affiliate to. Based on those findings I implementedaspects of dynamics in lighting into my design proposal assuming to be able to give theusers of the MIDDLA space benefit by recreating some degree of ‘virtual biophilia’.MIDDLA is the laboratory of the Media Technology and Interaction Design department of KTH.Characteristics of these facilities are unique as it is located in the attic floor of the oldest buildingon campus which is rather restricted in terms of daylighting and room clearance. Focus is put onthe corridor to evolve into an extension of the laboratory itself as a study area.Future post-occupancy research could be worthwhile of being conducted in combination with furtherdevelopment of the lighting design.

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Nous présentons une série d’expériences sur des particules micrométriques de polystyrène de formes ellipsoïdales. Les rapports d’aspects (k) des particules sont variables, de 0.2 à 8 environ. Ces ellipsoïdes sont manipulés dans l’eau par faisceau laser modérément focalisé. On observe la lévitation et l’équilibre dynamique de chaque particule, dans le volume et au contact d’une interface, solide-liquide ou liquide-liquide. Dans une première partie, nous montrons que des particules de k modéré sont piégées radialement. Par contre, les ellipsoïdes allongés (k>3) ou aplatis (k<0.3) ne peuvent pas être immobilisés. Ces particules « dansent » autour du faisceau, dans un mouvement permanent associant translation et rotation. Les mouvements sont périodiques, ou irréguliers (chaotiques) selon les caractéristiques de la particule et du faisceau. Un modèle en 2d est proposé qui permet de comprendre l’origine des oscillations. La seconde partie est une application de la lévitation optique pour une étude de la transition mouillage total-mouillage partiel des particules à l’interface eau-air. Nous montrons que la dynamique de la transition ne dépend pratiquement pas de la forme de particule, et qu’elle est déterminée par le mécanisme d’accrochage-décrochage de la ligne de contact. / We report experiments on ellipsoidal micrometre-sized polystyrene particles. The particle aspect ratio (k) varies between about 0.2 and 8. These particles are manipulated in water by means of a moderately focused laser beam. We observe the levitation and the dynamical state of each particle in the laser beam, in bulk water or in contact to an interface (water-glass, water-air, water-oil). In the first part, we show that moderate-k particles are radially trapped with their long axis lying parallel to the beam. Conversely, elongated (k>3) or flattened (k<0.3) ellipsoids never come to rest, and permanently “dance” around the beam, through coupled translation-rotation motions. The dynamics are periodic or irregular (akin to chaos) depending on the particle type and beam characteristics. We propose a 2d model that indeed predicts the bifurcation between static and oscillating states. In the second part, we apply optical levitation to study the transition from total to partial wetting of the particles at the water-air interface. We show that the dynamics of the transition is about independent of particle shape, and mainly governed by the pinning-depinning mechanism of the contact line.

Submitted by Karen Cristina Gimenis Gil Ota (kagimenis@yahoo.com.br) on 2018-04-24T19:41:54Z No. of bitstreams: 1 DISSERTAÇÃO-KAREN CRISTINA GIMENIS GIL OTA.doc: 2915328 bytes, checksum: 38ba72673310cbede3845e2e16fd85a3 (MD5) / Rejected by Maria Luiza Carpi Semeghini (luiza@assis.unesp.br), reason: Solicitamos que realize correções na submissão seguindo as orientações abaixo: - Encaminhar o arquivo do trabalho em formato PDF Agradecemos a compreensão. on 2018-04-24T20:04:38Z (GMT) / Submitted by Karen Cristina Gimenis Gil Ota (kagimenis@yahoo.com.br) on 2018-04-24T20:29:33Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação - KAREN CRISTINA GIMENIS GIL OTA.pdf: 805187 bytes, checksum: 188b67399324ef9b04c0e2079593282a (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Maria Luiza Carpi Semeghini (luiza@assis.unesp.br) on 2018-04-24T23:25:12Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 ota_kcgg_me_assis_int.pdf: 805187 bytes, checksum: 188b67399324ef9b04c0e2079593282a (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-04-24T23:25:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ota_kcgg_me_assis_int.pdf: 805187 bytes, checksum: 188b67399324ef9b04c0e2079593282a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-03-07 / Os frutos do cerrado são atualmente estudados por apresentarem em sua composição substâncias com funções protetoras e preventivas de processos nocivos à saúde, além de fornecerem nutrientes essenciais ao adequado funcionamento do organismo. Dentre estes frutos está o Ananas ananassoides, planta da família Bromeliaceae, endêmica do Cerrado Brasileiro, popularmente conhecida como ananás, ananaí, ananás-de-raposa ou também abacaxizinho do cerrado. Seus frutos são resistentes à ação da natureza, além de pequenos e fibrosos. Apresentam elevado teor de açúcar, acidez e pequenas sementes. Estudos mostram que os frutos do cerrado apresentam boa capacidade antioxidante, porém investigações científicas que envolvem a caracterização físico-química, compostos bioativos, quantificação mineral e o efeito da incidência solar nos frutos de A. ananassoides não foram totalmente elucidados. Como a caracterização e uso deste fruto é pouco explorado o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os compostos bioativos (carotenoides, compostos fenólicos, vitamina C e capacidade antioxidante), bem como as características físico-químicas e minerais do fruto em condições de luminosidade e sombreamento. / The fruits of the cerrado are currently studied because they present substances in its composition with protective and preventive functions against harmful processes to health, besides they provide essential nutrients to the appropriate organism functioning. Among this fruits is the Ananas ananassoides, plant of Bromeliaceae family, endemic of the brazilian cerrado, popularly known as ananás, ananaí, ananás-de-raposa or also abacaxizinho-do-cerrado. Its fruits are little and fibrous besides being resistant to the action of nature, They present high sugar content, acidity and small seeds. Studies show that the fruits of the cerrado present good antioxidant capacity, however scientific investigations that involve the physical-chemical caracterization, bioactive compounds, mineral quantification and the effect of solar incidence in fruits of A. ananassoides were not totally elucidated. As the caracterization and use of this fruit is poorly explored, the objective of this study was to avaliate the bioactive compounds (carotenoids, phenolic compounds, vitamin C and antioxidant capacity), as well as the physical-chemical and mineral characteristics of the fruit in conditions of luminosity and darkness.

People at northern latitudes lack an effective portion of daylight, especially in winter time, to entrain their circadian rhythm. If one belongs to the group of employees who have no time for daylight exposure and are not supplied by Human Centric Lighting (HCL) in their office, the only chance to get circadian light may be the daily commute. The mega trend of urbanisation increases time of commute, with on average 20-60 minutes spent daily in public transportation in European cities. By introducing HCL to public transport, especially metro vehicles, this time frame can be used to provide the commuting work force with circadian lighting. A LIGHT BOOSTER metro car is proposed to provide the right intensity, spectral distribution, directionality and timing of light to regulate the human inner clock and support health. The LIGHT BOOSTER metro car is very efficient as light is best used due to a high person per square meter ratio. This ratio is higher than in any office building. The energy consumption equals that of an conventional single household. Besides expected health benefits, the LIGHT BOOSTER metro car works as an educative tool, raising awareness for the beneficial effects of light on human health and well-being.

The paper summarizes the basic light-technical parameters, the principles of visual and non-visual photoreceptions and the effects of light on the organism. Several chapters focus on the mechanism by which light affects hormone levels and the circadian rhytm of the organism. In relation to the lighting system, the impact of electromagnetic radiation, associated with the controls, on the body is also considered. Briefly described are systems based on smart LED light sources or smart switches. The result of the thesis is to choose the solution that best suits the requirements of the contracting authority.

This diploma thesis deals with obtrusive light and its measurement, especially with the help of luminance analyzers. In particular, the necessary theoretical basis for the design of a measuring methodology for obtrusive light or veil brightness of the sky is laid here. This mainly includes the division of obtrusive light and its manifestations, a description of the effects of obtrusive light on the environment, selected organisms and the human body. Also described herein are the biological mechanisms of the human body that are affected by light as such. Attention is also paid to streetlights, its classification and methods of reducing obtrusive light, as well as methods of measuring brightness and brightness analyzers. Last but not least, the night sky is also measured using the LumiDISP luminance analyzer and subsequent data are evaluated using the proposed method.