The aim of this paper is to clarify which kinds of retardation foils are most suited to extend the viewing angle of π-cells [1]. For this reason we focussed on the simulated conoscopic retardation plots of the π-cell on the one hand and of the retardation foils on the other hand. Among the foils we investigated are hybrid retardation layers with positive and negative birefringence, homogeneous ...

This paper describes a new method for inducing logic programs from examples which attempts to integrate the best aspects of existing ILP methods into a single coherent framework. In particular, it combines a bottomup method similar to Golem with a topdown method similar to Foil. It also includes a method for predicate invention similar to Champ and an elegant solution to the \noisy oracle" prob...

We present results of measurements of spot size and angular divergence of a 30 GeV electron beam though use of optical transition radiation (OTR). The OTR near field pattern and far field distribution are measured as a function of beam spot size and divergence at wavelengths of 441, 532, and 800 nm, for both the single and double foil configurations. Electron beam spot sizes of 50μm rms have be...

This work presents a flexible miniaturized ion-selective sensor consisting of a solidcontact reference electrode (RE) and ion-selective electrodes (ISE) fabricated on the same foil. The flexible ion sensor was based on AgCl electrodes screen printed on polyethylene terephthalate foil. The RE was formed by casting a mixture of plasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC) and KCl on the AgCl electrode. Th...

Unique detection of electromagnetic fields and identification of field type and strength as a function of position were used to determine the nature of self-generated fields in a novel experiment with laser-generated plasma bubbles on two sides of a plastic foil. Field-induced deflections of monoenergetic 15-MeV probe protons passing through the two bubbles, measured quantitatively with proton ...

-We devise a method to generate descriptive classification rules of shape contours by using inductive learning. The classification rules are represented in the form of logic programs. We first transform input objects from pixel representation into predicate representation. The transformation consists of preprocessing, feature extraction and symbolic transformation. We then use FOIL which is an ...

One of the restrictions on the use of commercial hydrofoil crafts, which have advantages in comparison with common displacement ships, is the necessity for specialized maintenance of the foil systems. Such work usually requires complicated equipment and experienced specialists. This paper offers a new method effectively restoring of a hydrofoil after foil damage. A simplified method for conserv...

A novel and simple combination of inductive logic programming with kernel methods is presented. The kFOIL algorithm integrates the well-known inductive logic programming system FOIL with kernel methods. The feature space is constructed by leveraging FOIL search for a set of relevant clauses. The search is driven by the performance obtained by a support vector machine based on the resulting kern...

The Cover Feature illustrates the set-up of a closed bipolar cell for anodization titanium foils towards TiO2 nanotube layers. By using this kind set-up, two sides foil can be anodized simultaneously in different electrolytes. layers with identical or dimensions thus formed on both foil. More information found Communication by H. Sopha et al.

Investigations into the microstructure of Bi27In38Sn35 alloy have shown that an increase in melt cooling rate from 102 to 105 K/s leads a change solidification mechanism. At K/s, we observe consecutive dendrites Sn4In phase, and then BiIn BiIn2 phases interdendritic space. foil produced by rapid consists BiIn, BiIn2, forming lace-like structure. The foil′s chemical composition determined X-ray ...