O objetivo desse estudo foi verificar a influência da fotoativação com laser de argônio na tensão de contração (TC), microdureza (M), porcentagem de dureza máxima (PDM), resistência flexural (RF) e módulo de elasticidade (ME) de uma resina composta híbrida. A fotoativação foi realizada com laser de argônio 200mW por 10 segundos (L1), 200mW por 20 segundos (L2), 250mW por 10 segundos (L3) e 250mW por 20 segundos (L4). Como controle foi utilizada a luz hálógena por 20 segundos (H). A TC foi monitorada por 5 minutos em corpos-de-prova com 5mm de diâmetro e 1mm de altura. A M e a PDM foram obtidas em corpos-de-prova com 2mm de espessura após 7 dias a 37°C. Para obtenção da RF e do ME foram confeccionados corpos-de-prova nas dimensões 10 X 2 X 1mm (comprimento, largura e espessura), testados após 24h a 37°C. Os dados obtidos foram analisados por ANOVA/Teste de Tukey (p<0,05). Os valores de TC (MPa) foram estatisticamente mais baixos para o grupo L3 (1,3)c, seguido pelos grupos L1(2,7)b, L4 (3,4)a,b, L2 (3,7)a e H (4,5)a. Para os valores de M não houve diferença estatisticamente significante quando o mesmo tempo de fotoativação foi utilizado, sendo L1= 70,1a, L2= 78,1b, L3= 69,9a, L4= 78,1b e H= 79,9b. Todos os grupos apresentaram uma PDM de no mínimo 80%. Apenas o grupo L1 apresentou diferença estatisticamente significante na RF (MPa) e no ME (GPa), 86,2 e 5,4 respectivamente, sendo inferior. Dentro dos grupos estudados, o L3 apresentou propriedades mecânicas adequadas e mínima tensão de contração, além de possibilitar redução do tempo clínico para fotoativação de restaurações com a resina testada em 50%. / The objective of this study was to verify the influence of photoactivation with the argon ion laser on shrinkage stress (SS), followed by evaluation of Vickers microhardness (VM), percentage of maximum hardness (PMH), flexural strength (FS) and flexural modulus (FM) of a composite resin. Methods: The light curing units used were argon ion laser and halogen light. The groups were: L1- laser at 200mW for 10 seconds; L2- laser at 200mW for 20 seconds; L3- laser at 250mW for 10 seconds; L4- laser at 250mW for 20 seconds; and H- halogen light at 275mW for 20 seconds. The SS was monitored for 5 minutes in samples 5-mm in diameter by 1-mm in height. The VM and PHM were obtained in samples with a thickness of 2-mm after 7 days at 37°C. To FS and FM the samples were prepared using a stainless steel mold 10 x 2 x 1mm (length, width and height) and measured after 24h storage at 37°C. Data were analyzed by ANOVA/Tukey`s test (p<0.05). Results: The values of SS (MPa) were statistically lower for the group L3(1.3)c, followed by groups L1(2.7)b, L4 (3.4)a,b, L2(3.7)a and H(4.5)a. To the values of VM there was no difference when the same time of photo activation was used, being L1= 70.1a, L2=78.1b, L3= 69.9a, L4= 78.1b and H= 79.9b. All groups showed a PMH of at least 80%. Only the group L1 showed difference in FS (MPa) and FM (GPa), 86.2 and 5.4 respectively, being lower. Conclusion: within the studied groups, the L3 group presented adequate mechanical properties and minimum SS, reducing the clinical working time for photo activation of restorations with the tested resin in 50%.

Dans le domaine des structures en Béton Armé (BA) et plus spécifiquement, lors de la conception d'éléments non-flexibles tels que les corbeaux, les poutres bayonets et les poutres profondes, la Méthode Bielle-Tirant (MBT) présente des avantages par rapport aux algorithmes classiques de calcul de ferraillage basé sur l'analyse FE (par exemple Wood-Armor ou Capra-Maury).La Methode Bielle-Tirant reste une alternative adaptée pour la conception de structures en béton présentant un comportement élastique ou plastique dont le cadre d'application est bien défini dans les codes de conception des structures en béton comme les EuroCodes et les spécifications de conception des ponts AASHTO-LRFD.Néanmoins, cette méthode présente l'inconvénient majeur de nécessiter un investissement important en ressources humaines ou en capacité de calcul pour, respectivement, son application manuelle ou une approche automatique par optimisation de topologie.Le document propose une alternative légère, en termes d'itérations requises, à l'automatisation de la MBT, qui part de l'affirmation que les entretoises résultantes et les attaches d'un modèle ST approprié peuvent être distribuées selon la direction des contraintes principales, $sigma_{III}$ et $sigma_{I}$, obtenus à partir d'un planaire modèle aux EF / Within the field of Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures and more specifically, at the design of non-flexural elements such as corbels, nibs, and deep beams, the rational procedure of conception and justification referred as Strut-and-Tie Method (STM) has shown some advantages over classical algorithms of reinforcement computation based on FE analysis (eg. Wood-Armer or Capra-Maury).The STM remains a suitable alternative for the design of concrete structures presenting either elastic or plastic behaviour whose application framework is well defined in concrete structures’ design codes like the EuroCodes and the AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.Nevertheless, this method has the main inconvenient of requiring a high amount of resources investment in terms of highly experienced personal or in terms of computational capacity for, respectively, its manual application or an automatic approach through topology optimisation.The document proposes a light alternative, in terms of required iterations, to the automation of the STM, which starts from the statement that the resultant struts and ties of a suitable ST model can be distributed according to the direction of the principal stresses, $sigma_{III}$ and $sigma_{I}$ , obtained from a planar or a three-dimensional FE model

Com a crescente valorização da estética, o uso das cerâmicas a base de dissilicato de Lítio tem se destacado devido as suas propriedades estéticas e mecânicas. Contudo, este sistema exige um processo de cristalização complexo que limita o seu uso aos fornos mais sofisticados e de alto custo. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito de dois processos de cristalização na microdureza, resistência à flexão e morfologia do dissilicato de Lítio IPS e.max CAD. De 10 blocos do IPS e.max CAD obteve-se 60 corpos de prova que foram divididos entre o ensaio de microdureza Knoop (n=30) e resistência à flexão (n=30). Cada ensaio teve os corpos de provas separados em 3 grupos conforme processo de cristalização: G1- processo de cristalização preconizado pelo fabricante; G2- processo de cristalização simplificado; G3- sem cristalização. Análise morfológica foi realizada, qualitativamente, por confocal a laser em 1 amostra recolhida, aleatoriamente, de cada grupo do teste de resistência à flexão. Os dados obtidos na microdureza foram tabulados e analisados estatisticamente pelo teste de Friedman, enquanto que os dados da resistência a flexão foram analisados por Análise de Variância e teste de Tukey-Kramer, ambas as análise com significância de p&le; 0,05. Os resultados mostraram que a média da microdureza Knoop dos corpos de prova do grupo G3 (862,13 KHN) foi semelhante ao do grupo G2 (818,9 KNP) e estes foram significantemente maiores que o grupo G1 (645,13 KHN). A resistência à flexão dos corpos mostrou um valor maior para o grupo G1 (302,95 MPa), mas estatisticamente semelhante ao grupo G2 (277,7 MPa), os quais foram significantemente maiores que o grupo G3 (155,2 MPa). Morfologicamente o G3 apresentou uma superfície mais irregular seguido pelo G1, com uma superfície mais regular para o G2. Todos os dois processos de cristalização promoveram um aumento da resistência à flexão, no entanto o processo de cristalização simplificado promoveu uma maior microdureza e superfície mais regular. / Due to the crescent appreciation for esthetic, the use of lithium disilicate glass ceramic has excelled because of their esthetic and mechanical properties. However, this system requires a complex process of crystallization which restricts his use to sophisticated and expensive ovens. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of two crystallization processes in hardness, flexural strength and morphology of the IPS e.max CAD lithium disilicate. Ten blocks of IPS e.max CAD generated 60 specimens that were divided between the Knoop micro hardness test (n = 30) and flexural strength (n = 30). Each trial had the bodies of evidence separated into 3 groups according to the crystallization process: G1-crystallization process recommended by the manufacturer; G2-simplified process of crystallization; G3 without crystallization. It was performed a morphological analysis, qualitatively, by confocal laser scanning microscopy on one sample taken randomly from each group for the flexural strength test. The data obtained by the micro hardness test were statistically analyzed Friedman tests, while the flexural strength data were analyzed by analysis of variance and Tukey-Kramer test, both analysis with significance set at p&le; 0.05. The results showed that the average micro hardness of the specimens in group G3 (862.13 KHN) was similar to G2 (818.9 KNP) and these were significantly higher than the G1 group (645.13 KHN). The flexural strength of the specimens showed a higher value for G1 (302.95 MPa), but statistically similar to G2 (277.7 MPa), which were significantly higher than the G3 group (155.2 MPa). Morphologically G3 exhibited a more irregular surface followed by G1, with a surface more regular for G2. Both of crystallization processes promoted a gain in flexural strength. However, the simplified crystallization process promoted a greater hardness and more regular surface.

Avaliou-se a influência de dois sistemas de acabamento e polimento na resistência à flexão de uma cerâmica feldspática EX-3 (Noritake). Para isto, confeccionou-se blocos cerâmicos com medidas em conformidade com a ISO 6872/1995. Em seguida obteve-se o glaze natural. A padronização da rugosidade superficial foi conferida com auxílio de um rugosímetro, e os blocos foram então divididos em cinco grupos. O Grupo I (controle) foi testado com glaze. Para os testes realizados nos demais grupos, os blocos receberam um tratamento de asperização por meio de uma ponta diamantada 4137 (KG Sorensen). Em seguida foram polidos com diferentes protocolos. No grupo II, o sistema de polimento dura white (Shofu). No grupo III, o sistema de polimento dura white (shofu) associado a uma pasta diamantada aplicada com disco de feltro. No grupo IV o sistema de polimento Exa Cerapol (Edenta) e no grupo V, este mesmo sistema mais pasta diamantada aplicada com disco de feltro. Após os procedimentos de acabamento e polimento, foi avaliada a rugosidade conseguida (Ra), para se avaliar a eficácia dos métodos testados. A análise estatística por ANOVA (p &#8804; 0,05) mostrou não haver diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos (G2=3,820,58; G3=3,550,61; G4=4,050,40; G5=3,950.47) . Feito isto, os corpos-de-prova foram submetidos a um ensaio mecânico de resistência à flexão em três pontos, e também neste caso, os resultados depois de tratados estatisticamente não demonstraram diferenças estatísticas entre os grupos glazeados e os grupos que receberam tratamento (G1=132,126,9 MPa; G2=123,317,4 MPa; G3=114,519,3 MPa; G4=104,211,9 MPa e G5=104,719,1 MPa) . Após a realização destas avaliações, tornou-se possível concluir que o uso dos sistemas de acabamento e polimento testados neste trabalho permite obter superfícies com rugosidade similar a obtida com o glaze natural e não interferem na resistência à flexão da cerâmica utilizada. / The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of two systems of finishing and polishing in the flexural resistance of feldspatic ceramic EX-3 (Noritake). Ceramic blocks with measures in compliance with ISO 6872/1995 were confectioned following the manufacturers instructions. After the confection of the blocks and attainment of natural glaze, the standardization in terms of superficial rugosity was evaluated by means of a rugosimeter, and the blocks were then divided into five groups. One of the groups was tested in this condition (natural glaze) being Group I (control). For the tests carried through the other groups, the blocks were burnished by means of a 4137 (KG Sorensen) diamond bur. After that, they were polished with different protocols which characterized the other groups. In group II, the Dura white (Shofu) polishing system was evaluated. In group III, the same system was used, but now followed by a diamond paste in a felt wheel, In group IV, the polishing system Exa Cerapol (Edenta) was used and in the group V, this system was followed by a diamond paste in a felt wheel. After these procedures, the obtained rugosities were evaluated (Ra), in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the tested methods. The statistical analysis of ANOVA (p &#8804; 0,05) showed that there were not statistical significant differences between the groups (G2=3.820.58; G3=3.550.61; G4=4.050.40; G5=3.950.47). After that, the specimen were submitted to a three points flexural strength test in a universal testing machine, and also in this case that, the statistically treated results didnt demonstrate statistical differences between the groups (G1=132.126.9 MPa; G2=123.317.4 MPa; G3=114.519.3 MPa; G4=104.211.9 MPa e G5=104.719.1 MPa). It was possible to conclude that the use of the tested systems allows to get polished surfaces similar to the natural glazed ones. and that they dont decrease the flexural resistance of the used ceramics.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / The reinforced concrete structures, when properly designed and performed, have prolonged its life. However, the lack of proper maintenance, acting loads greater than the design ones, pathological manifestations due to aggressive environment and accidents can impair the performance of the structure requiring the need for repair or structural strengthening. The technique of structural strengthening with application of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), bonded externally to the reinforced concrete has advantages such as fast execution, which added to the characteristics of the composite as a high modulus of elasticity make wide its use. The aim of this study is to analyze through an experimental program the structural behavior of reinforced concrete beams strengthened in bending with CFRP. The methodology used was the production of three groups of five RC beams each one, with the same dimension of rectangular cross section, for bending test. The first group of beams was called VA. The second and third groups, called VB and VC and had different ratio of reinforcement. In each group of five beams, one beam was not strengthened (reference beam) and the remaining beams were strengthened with two, three, four and five layers of carbon fiber. The experimental results indicate the efficiency of strengthening, noting an increase in stiffness in all strengthened beams. The increase of load capacity was also observed in all groups of beams varying between 9,11% and 16,69%, 55,14% and 86,83%, 89,46% and 126,18%, of the beams of group VA, VB and VC, respectively in relation to the reference beam of each group. Of the carried through study was observed the excellent performance of strengthening in bending with carbon fiber especially in beams with the lowest ratios of reinforcement (group C), besides gathering a lot of information that can be useful for design criteria of the recovered and strengthened structures. / As estruturas de concreto armado, quando convenientemente projetadas e executadas tÃm sua vida Ãtil prolongada, porÃm, a falta de manutenÃÃo adequada, as solicitaÃÃes de cargas superiores Ãs de projeto, as manifestaÃÃes patolÃgicas devido ao meio ambiente agressivo e a ocorrÃncia de acidentes podem comprometer o desempenho da estrutura exigindo a necessidade de uma recuperaÃÃo ou reforÃo estrutural. A tÃcnica de reforÃo estrutural com a aplicaÃÃo de polÃmeros reforÃados com fibra de carbono (PRFC) colados externamente a peÃas de concreto armado apresenta vantagens como a rÃpida execuÃÃo que, somada a caracterÃsticas do compÃsito como alto mÃdulo de elasticidade fazem largo o seu uso. O objetivo desse trabalho à analisar atravÃs de um programa experimental o comportamento estrutural de vigas de concreto armado reforÃadas à flexÃo com PRFC. A metodologia utilizada foi a produÃÃo de trÃs grupos de vigas de concreto armado, com a mesma dimensÃo de seÃÃo transversal retangular para ensaio à flexÃo. O primeiro grupo, denominado grupo VA, foi dimensionado com seÃÃo normalmente armada. O segundo e terceiro grupo de vigas, aqui denominados grupo VB e grupo VC, respectivamente, foram dimensionados com seÃÃo subarmada, com taxas de armaduras distintas. Cada grupo possuÃa cinco vigas, sendo que, uma viga nÃo foi reforÃada (de referÃncia) e as demais vigas foram reforÃadas com duas, trÃs, quatro e cinco camadas de fibra de carbono. Os ensaios experimentais comprovaram a eficiÃncia do reforÃo, constatando-se um aumento de rigidez de todas as vigas reforÃadas. Observou-se tambÃm o aumento da capacidade resistente em todos os grupos de vigas, variando entre 9,11% e 16,69%, 55,14% e 86,83%, 89,46% e 126,18%, das vigas dos grupos VA, VB e VC, respectivamente, em relaÃÃo à viga de referÃncia de cada grupo. O estudo demonstrou o excelente desempenho do reforÃo à flexÃo com fibra de carbono, especialmente nas vigas com menores taxas de armadura (grupo VC), alÃm de reunir uma sÃrie de informaÃÃes que podem ser Ãteis para critÃrios de projeto de estruturas recuperadas e reforÃadas.

Statement of Problem There are limited studies evaluating the effect of a cyclic load on interim fixed prosthetic materials and its effect on flexural strength. Purpose of Study 1) To verify the flexural strength of previously studied interim fixed prosthetic materials. 2) To establish the flexural strength of new, advanced generation and untested interim fixed prosthetic materials. 3) To determine the effect of cyclic load on the flexural strength of interim fixed prosthetic materials. Materials and Methods Bar-type specimens of Caulk Temporary Bridge Resin, VitaVM CC, Protemp 3 Garant and Radica were fabricated according to International Standards Organization 4049 and American National Standards Institute/American Dental Association specification 27. After being stored in distilled water for 10 days, specimens were divided into Noncycled and Cycled Groups. The Noncycled Group specimens were fractured under a 3-point loading in a Bose Electroforce 3300 testing instrument at a crosshead speed of 0.75 mm/min. Cycled Groups specimens underwent a 6-12 Newton 3 Hertz cyclic load for 20,000 cycles in a Bose Electroforce 3300 testing instrument. Immediately following completion of the cycles, the specimens were fractured under a 3-point loading. Maximal loads to fracture in Newtons were recorded and mean flexural strengths were calculated (n = 20 per group). Comparisons were made with analysis of variance and Tukey's Multiple Comparison Test. Results Noncycled (NC) and Cycled (C) groups order of mean flexural strengths (MPa) from lowest to highest mean were as follows: Caulk (Noncycled - 53.83; C - 60.02), Vita VM CC (NC - 65.96; C - 66.83), Protemp 3 Garant (NC - 75.85; C - 77.18), and Radica (NC - 106.1; C - 115.96). In the Noncycled and Cycled groups, Radica was statistically superior when compared to all materials and Protemp 3 Garant was statistically superior to Caulk Temporary Bridge Resin. There was no statistically significant difference between the material's flexural strengths before and after cycles. Conclusion Within the limitations of this study, 20,000 cyclic loads of 6-12 Newtons at 3 Hertz did not have a significant effect on the flexural strength of interim fixed prosthetic materials. Radica demonstrated significantly superior flexural strength over other materials tested.

The sport and leisure industry in New Zealand (NZ) has the potential to become a major user of composite materials. Given the size of NZ industry, design and manufacturing strategies based on virtual engineering should be developed to suit NZ requirements. Virtual methods use computer aided engineering capabilities to find faults, explore alternatives and optimise product performance before detailed design or prototyping. When doing computer aided simulation the required mechanical properties of individual reinforcement and matrix components are well documented. However, the mechanical properties of composite materials are not as simple to obtain. Micro-mechanical modelling could therefore be used to aid the design and development of composite equipment, where mechanical properties are unknown. In this study, solids modelling was used to produce an analog model of a composite, and it was found that it lead to reductions in file size and simulation time. Representing a composite with an analog model implies that the behavioural characteristics are modelled, but not the physical characteristics of the individual components. Three micro-mechanical models were developed to predict the flexural modulus of composite materials, based on perfect, partial and no adhesion. It was found that the partial adhesion model was both practical and consistently accurate. The partial adhesion model accounted for adhesion between components by considering an 'effective shear value' at the interface. Validation of the models was done by flexural testing injection moulded samples of glass, wood and carbon fibre reinforced polyethylene. It was shown that the adhesion coefficient range was 0.1 for carbon fibre, 0.5 for glass fibre and 0.9 for the wood fibre composites. It was concluded that the adhesion coefficient is crucial and it is recommended that further work is done to validate effective shear values by empirical means. The predicted flexural modulus values were used to enable finite element simulation of modelled analog beams as well as commercial kayak paddles. It was determined that accurate simulation is possible for composite equipment using the partial adhesion model.

Hollow glass microspheres have been used extensively in the automotive and marine industries as an additive for reducing weight and saving material costs. They are also added to paints and other materials for their reflective properties. They have shown promise for weight critical applications, but have thus far resulted in materials with low fracture toughness and impact resistance when combined with thermosetting resins in syntactic foam. The advent of commercially available microspheres with a wide range of crushing strengths, densities and adhesive properties has given new impetus to research into syntactic foam with better fracture behaviour. Current research suggests that the beneficial effects on fracture and impact resistance gained by the addition of solid reinforcements such as rubber and ceramic particles are not seen with the addition of hollow glass microspheres. The research presented in this paper has examined the mechanisms for fracture resistance in glass microsphere filled epoxy (GMFE) syntactic foams, as well as determined the effect microsphere crushing strength and adhesion strength has on the material???s fracture toughness. The flexural properties of various GMFE have also been determined. GMFE were manufactured with varying microsphere volume fraction up to 50%, and with variances in microsphere crushing strength and adhesion. The specimens were tested for Mode I fracture toughness in a three point single edge notched bending setup as described in ASTM D5045 as well as a three point flexural setup as described in ASTM D790-3. Fracture surfaces were inspected using scanning electron microscope imaging to identify the fracture mechanisms in the presence of microspheres. Results indicate a positive effect on fracture toughness resulting from new fracture areas created as tails in the wake of the microspheres in the fracture plane. Results also indicate a negative effect on fracture toughness resulting from weak microspheres or from interfacial disbonding at the fracture plane. These two effects combine to show an increase in GMFE fracture toughness as the volume fraction of microspheres is increased to between 10 ??? 20% volume fraction (where the positive effect dominates), with a reduction in fracture toughness as microspheres are added further (where the negative effect dominates).

This thesis presents an experimental and theoretical study of the material and structural behaviour of a Steel-Fibre reinforced Reactive Powder Concrete (SF-RPC). The experimental program consisted of three phases. Phase 1 involved the development of a design mix for use throughout the remainder of the study. Phase 2 consisted of an in-depth investigation into the material properties of the mix. The final phase of the experimental component was the testing of 16 plain and prestressed SF-RPC beams. Twelve beams were tested under short-term loading to determine their cracking and ultimate moment capacity. The remaining 4 beams were used to investigate the time-dependent flexural behaviour of prestressed SF-RPC slabs. The material properties were measured using a range of short-term tests and included the compressive and flexural behaviour, static chord modulus of elasticity and crack mouth opening. In addition to the short-term tests, investigation into the time-dependent material behaviour was undertaken and included the creep and shrinkage characteristics of the material. The response of the material to various curing conditions was also investigated. The structural behaviour investigated included the short-term flexural moment-curvature response and load-deflection behaviour of beams and slabs along with the crack patterns of both plain and prestressed SF-RPC members. In addition to the investigations into the short-term flexural behaviour, a study into the time-dependent flexural behaviour was also undertaken. There are currently 2 available models for predicting the flexural response of plain and prestressed RPC cross-sections. The analytical phase of this investigation involved an evaluation of these models. Based on the experimental findings and analysis, a modified model was proposed for calculating the short-term flexural behaviour of plain and prestressed SF-RPC beams. The applicability of an age-adjusted effective modulus method for calculating the time-dependent deformations of prestressed SF-RPC slabs under various levels of sustained loads was also evaluated and found to be adequate with minor refinements.

The thesis is divided in three parts based largely on published articles or on manuscripts submitted for publication. First we propose a new method which is called the shooting-bead method. This method is a fast and easy experimental technique for evaluating cantilever stiffness and flexural rigidity of semi-flexible to semi-rigid rod-like biological and nano-filaments based on the measurement of just two distances. The method is based on applying a force normal to the filament with a microsphere bead trapped in the laser tweezer followed by its sudden release. Through a simple measurement of the distances that the bead moves, the flexural rigidity of the filament can be found from the formula derived in this paper. Then we take into account the effects of the viscous drag force exerted on the filament itself. To this end, we have defined a key variable, called the filament energy-loss factor (or filament drag factor) that accounts for all the energy-loss effects. It has been shown that the effect due to the consideration of filament energy-loss factor on calculation of the flexural rigidity increases with increasing the flexibility of the filament. Finally, in the third part we discuss the effect of ultrasound on the microtubules. Here we have analytically solved equations of motion for the vibrational dynamics of an MT that is attached at its two ends. This is especially relevant for MTs during mitosis when they attach to chromosomes and centrosomes. Our analysis applies to MTs present inside a viscous solution and when driven by an ultrasound plane wave. We have shown that with using ultrasound plane waves the resonance condition for the MT treated as a rigid rod cannot be provided, and in order to achieve resonance we should excite a single mode of the MT with a harmonic number larger than a threshold value introduced in this thesis. Single mode excitation not only helps to transfer the minimum amount of energy to the surrounding medium compared with multi-mode excitation but it also allows for a simultaneous high-amplitude and high-quality factor which is impossible when using plane waves.