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Bordin, A. (author), Li, Xiang (author), van Driel, D. (author), Wolff, J.C. (author), Wang, Q. (author), ten Haaf, S.L.D. (author), Wang, Guanzhong (author), van Loo, N. (author), Kouwenhoven, Leo P. (author), Dvir, T. (author)The formation of a topological superconducting phase in a quantum-dot-based Kitaev chain requires nearest neighbor crossed Andreev reflection and elastic cotunneling. Here, we report on a hybrid InSb nanowire in a three-site Kitaev chain geometry - the smallest system with well-defined bulk and edge - where two superconductor-semiconductor...journal article 2024
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Kernan Freire, S. (author), Wang, C.W. (author), Foosherian, Mina (author), Wellsandt, Stefan (author), Ruiz-Arenas, Santiago (author), Niforatos, E. (author)Recent advances in natural language processing enable more intelligent ways to support knowledge sharing in factories. In manufacturing, operating production lines has become increasingly knowledge-intensive, putting strain on a factory's capacity to train and support new operators. This paper introduces a Large Language Model (LLM)-based system...journal article 2024
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Kapoor, T. (author), Chandra, Abhishek (author), Tartakovsky, Daniel M. (author), Wang, H. (author), Nunez, Alfredo (author), Dollevoet, R.P.B.J. (author)A primary challenge of physics-informed machine learning (PIML) is its generalization beyond the training domain, especially when dealing with complex physical problems represented by partial differential equations (PDEs). This paper aims to enhance the generalization capabilities of PIML, facilitating practical, real-world applications where...journal article 2024
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Lin, H. (author), Wang, Mingqiang (author), Zhuang, Jincheng (author), Wang, Yang (author)The Learning with Errors (LWE) problem is a versatile basis for building various purpose post-quantum schemes. Goldwasser et al. [ISC 2010] initialized the study of a variant of this problem called the Entropic LWE problem, where the LWE secret is generated from a distribution with a certain min-entropy. Brakerski and Döttling recently further...journal article 2024
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Wang, X. (author), Corzo, Gerald (author), Lü, Haishen (author), Zhou, Shiliang (author), Mao, K. (author), Zhu, Yonghua (author), Duarte Prieto, F.S. (author), Liu, Mingwen (author), Su, Jianbin (author)Sub-seasonal drought forecasting is crucial for early warning in estimating agricultural production and optimizing irrigation management, as forecasting skills are relatively weak during this period. Soil moisture exhibits stronger persistence compared to other climate system quantities, which makes it especially influential in shaping land...journal article 2024
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Wang, S. (author), Zong, Qihang (author), Yang, Huiru (author), Huang, Qianming (author), Ye, Huaiyu (author), French, P.J. (author)In recent years, flexible strain sensors based on metal cracks have garnered significant interest for their exceptional sensitivity. However, striking a balance between sensitivity and detection range remains a significant challenge, which often limits its wider application. Herein, we introduce an innovative laser transmission pyrolysis...conference paper 2024
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Shi, Xuyang (author), Chen, Shuzhao (author), Wang, Qiang (author), Lu, Yijun (author), Ren, S. (author), Huang, Jiandong (author)As an environmentally responsible alternative to conventional concrete, geopolymer concrete recycles previously used resources to prepare the cementitious component of the product. The challenging issue with employing geopolymer concrete in the building business is the absence of a standard mix design. According to the chemical composition of...journal article 2024
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Wang, Ranran (author), Zhang, Jun (author), Lu, Yijun (author), Ren, S. (author), Huang, Jiandong (author)The design of geopolymer concrete must meet more stringent requirements for the landscape, so understanding and designing geopolymer concrete with a higher compressive strength challenging. In the performance prediction of geopolymer concrete compressive strength, machine learning models have the advantage of being more accurate and faster....journal article 2024
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Hsiao, T. (author), Cova Fariña, P. (author), Oosterhout, S.D. (author), Jirovec, D. (author), Zhang, X. (author), van Diepen, C.J. (author), Lawrie, W.I.L. (author), Wang, C.A. (author), Sammak, A. (author), Scappucci, G. (author), Veldhorst, M. (author), Vandersypen, L.M.K. (author)Quantum systems with engineered Hamiltonians can be used to study many-body physics problems to provide insights beyond the capabilities of classical computers. Semiconductor gate-defined quantum dot arrays have emerged as a versatile platform for realizing generalized Fermi-Hubbard physics, one of the richest playgrounds in condensed matter...journal article 2024
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Jiang, Nengdong (author), Ge, Zhi (author), Wang, Zhiyuan (author), Gao, Tianming (author), Zhang, Hongzhi (author), Ling, Yifeng (author), Šavija, B. (author)This study investigates the size effect on the compressive strength of foamed concrete at the mesoscale level combining X-ray computed tomography (X-CT) and a discrete lattice model. Image segmentation techniques and X-CT were employed to obtain virtual specimens comprising hydrated cement paste and air voids. The lineal-path function and...journal article 2024
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Zhai, X. (author), Wang, Weiming (author), Chen, Falai (author), Wu, J. (author)Recent years have seen a growing interest in topology optimization of functionally graded microstructures, characterized by an array of microstructures with varying volume fractions. However, microstructures optimized at slightly different volume fractions do not necessarily connect well when placed adjacently. Furthermore, optimization is...journal article 2024
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Yang, Huiru (author), Huang, Qianming (author), Wang, S. (author), Zong, Qihang (author), Tan, C. (author), Ye, H. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)Flexible strain sensors play a crucial role in health monitoring, smart wearable devices, and human–machine interaction. Three-dimensional surface evaluation methods for strain sensors offer advantages by being closer to actual strain, featuring a larger working range, and being more suitable for multidirectional strain. In this study, a...journal article 2024
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van Driel, D. (author), Roovers, B. (author), Zatelli, F. (author), Bordin, A. (author), Wang, Guanzhong (author), van Loo, N. (author), Wolff, J.C. (author), Mazur, G.P. (author), Kouwenhoven, Leo P. (author), Dvir, T. (author)The proximity effect of superconductivity on confined states in semiconductors gives rise to various bound states such as Andreev bound states, Andreev molecules, and Majorana zero modes. While such bound states do not conserve charge, their fermion parity is a good quantum number. One way to measure parity is to convert it to charge first,...journal article 2024
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Xu, Yanghui (author), Wang, Xintu (author), Ou, Q. (author), Zhou, Zhongbo (author), van der Hoek, J.P. (author), Liu, G. (author)Increasing wildfire frequency, a consequence of global climate change, releases incomplete combustion byproducts such as aquatic pyrogenic dissolved organic matter (DOM) and black carbon (DBC) into waters, posing a threat to water security. In August 2022, a series of severe wildfires occurred in Chongqing, China. Samples from seven locations...journal article 2024
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Adwani, Dheeraj (author), Pipintakos, Georgios (author), Mirwald, Johannes (author), Wang, Yudi (author), Hajj, Ramez (author), Guo, Meng (author), Liang, Meichen (author), Jing, R. (author), Varveri, Aikaterini (author)Oxidative aging induces significant stiffening of asphalt binders that leads to a pronounced reduction in the overall durability of asphalt pavements. The strategic implementation of antioxidant additives provides a potential solution to alleviate this issue. This work presents results from the second phase of the global consortium for...journal article 2024
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Wang, Bin (author), Zio, Enrico (author), Chen, X. (author), Zhu, Hanhua (author), Guo, Yunhua (author), Fan, Shidong (author)In the dredging industry, the automation and accuracy of the Dredging Perception System (DPS) are vital for operational efficiency and environmental safety. Current DPS implementations face challenges with sensor fault tolerance, leading to system unreliability and increased false alarm rates that can disrupt dredging operations. We propose a...journal article 2024
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Qin, Guojin (author), Zhang, Zhenwei (author), Hou, Xiangqin (author), Lu, Hongfang (author), Huang, Y. (author), Wang, Yihuan (author)In this work, a 3D finite element (FE) based model was developed to assess the condition of an underground hydrogen transmission pipeline containing a corrosion defect under combined internal pressure and soil movement-induced axial compression. The use of mechanical properties of X100 pipeline steel under different hydrogen charging time...journal article 2023
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Wang, Y. (author)Solid-state defect centers, such as the nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond, represent a promising and versatile platform for quantum technologies. This thesis focuses on overcoming the challenge of noise in diamond to facilitate its practical use in various quantum technology applications.doctoral thesis 2023
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Wang, Guanzhong (author)The search for Majoranas bound states has witnessed heated efforts in the past decade. This field of research lies at the intersection of both scientific and commercial interests. The Majorana quasiparticle, being its own antiparticle and exhibiting non-abelian exchange statistics, is a unique member of the family of condensed-matter...doctoral thesis 2023