We demonstrated a flat-convex unstable cavity Nd:YAG/Cr:YAG ceramic air-cooled microchip laser (MCL) generating a record 37.6 and 59.2 MW peak power pulses with an energy of 17.0 and 24.1 mJ and a width of 452 and 407 ps at 20 Hz by using a uniform power square and hexagon pump, respectively. For hexagon pump, the near field hexagon donut beam was changed in to a Bessel-like beam in far field, whose beam quality was estimated as 2 moment M2 of 7.67. The brightness scale of unstable resonator MCL was achieved up to 88.9 TW/(sr·cm) in contrast with flat-flat cavity MCL. However, the high intense center part of Bessel-like beam increased its brightness effectively more than 8 times, up to 736 TW/(sr·cm).
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Int J Sports Physiol Perform
December 2024
School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia.
Purpose: The present study investigated the effect of unpleasant salty or bitter tastes on cycling sprint performance and knee-extensor force characteristics in different fatigue states.
Methods: Following a familiarization session, 11 trained male cyclists completed 3 experimental trials (salty, bitter, and water) in a randomized crossover order. In each trial, participants cycled at 85% of the respiratory compensation point for 45 minutes and then, after a 5-minute rest, completed a 1-minute sprint.
Schizophr Res
December 2024
Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care, Molde University College, Molde, Norway; Department of Psychosis and Rehabilitation, Psychiatry Clinic, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway. Electronic address:
Unlabelled: Although exercise is medicine for outpatients with schizophrenia, it is unclear if one-year adherence-supported exercise leads to a "tipping point", at which the exercise becomes a routine manifested as life-long training in the patient group.
Methods: Forty-eight outpatients (28 men/20 women: 35 ± 11 (mean ± SD) years) with schizophrenia (ICD-10: F20-29) were randomised to: 1) collaborative care group (TG), performing aerobic interval (AIT; 4 × 4-min treadmill walking/running at ∼90 % peak heart rate) and leg press maximal strength training (MST; 4 × 4 repetitions at ∼90 % maximal strength [1RM]) 2d·wk. for 1-year, supported by transportation and training supervision; or 2) control group (CG).
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
December 2024
Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Background: Delayed lead perforation is a rare complication of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED). Clinical presentations range from completely asymptomatic to pericardial tamponade. Surgical lead extraction is recommended and transvenous lead extraction (TLE) with surgical backup is an alternative method.
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December 2024
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy.
Hydrogen-based electric vehicles such as Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCHEVs) play an important role in producing zero carbon emissions and in reducing the pressure from the fuel economy crisis, simultaneously. This paper aims to address the energy management design for various performance metrics, such as power tracking and system accuracy, fuel cell lifetime, battery lifetime, and reduction of transient and peak current on Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) and Li-ion batteries. The proposed algorithm includes a combination of reinforcement learning algorithms in low-level control loops and high-level supervisory control based on fuzzy logic load sharing, which is implemented in the system under consideration.
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December 2024
School of Management, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, 100870, China.
This study presents a novel framework for advancing sustainable urban logistics and distribution systems, with a pivotal focus on fast charging and power exchange modalities as the cornerstone of our research endeavors. Our central contribution encompasses the formulation of an innovative electric vehicle path optimization model, whose paramount objective is to minimize overall operational costs. Integrating V2G technology, we facilitate sophisticated slow charging and discharging management of EVs upon their return to distribution centers, enhancing resource utilization.
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