In this work we report injury to isolated red blood cells (RBCs) due to focused shock waves in a cavitation-free environment. The lithotripter-generated shock wave was refocused by a parabolic reflector. This refocused wave field had a tighter focus (smaller beam width and a higher amplitude) than the lithotripter wave field, as characterized by a membrane hydrophone. Cavitation was eliminated ...

Based on the relativistic quark model and infinitesimally shifted Gaussian basis function method, we investigate mass spectra of double bottom baryons systematically. In $\rho$-mode which appears lower in energy than other excited modes, obtain allowed quantum states perform a systematic study $\Xi_{bb}$ $\Omega_{bb}$ families. We analyze root mean square radii radial probability density distri...

The molecular beam epitaxy growth of AlAsSb/Al 0.04 Ga 0.96 AsSb distributed Bragg reflectors lattice-matched to InP is studied. The fabrication and characterization of two such reflectors are reported. Fine structural and optical properties of these samples are investigated using double crystal X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and reflectivity measurements. Main device performan...

BACKGROUND Linear-array-based photoacoustic computed tomography (PACT) suffers from a limited view. Circular scanning does increase the detection view angle but is time-consuming. Therefore, it is desirable to increase the detection view angle of linear-array-based PACT without sacrificing imaging speed. METHODS Two planar acoustic reflectors placed at 120 degrees to each other were added to ...

Regarding electrical systems as complex systems offers new approaches for analysing, modelling and simulating those systems. Using software engineering techniques like Model Driven Engineering, a disaggregated model for household electricity demand is created. The Tafat framework for simulating complex energy systems is presented, including the concepts of the metamodel, models and behaviours. ...