scholarly journals SUBARU near-infrared multi-color images of Class II Young Stellar Object, RNO91

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (S237) ◽  
pp. 447-447
Author(s):  
Satoshi Mayama ◽  
Motohide Tamura ◽  
Masahiko Hayashi
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Infrared Camera ◽  
Central Peak ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Peak Position ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Molecular Outflows ◽  
The North ◽  
Optical Images

AbstractRNO91 is class II source currently in a transition phase between a protostar and a main-sequence star. It is known as a source of complex molecular outflows. Previous studies suggested that RNO91 was associated with a reflection nebula, a CO outflow, shock-excited H2 emission, and disk type structure. But the geometry of RNO91, especially its inner region, is not well confirmed yet. High resolution imaging is needed to understand the nature of RNO91 and its interaction with outflow. Thus, we conducted near-infrared imaging observations of RNO91 with the infrared camera CIAO mounted on the Subaru 8.2-m Telescope. We presented JHK band and optical images which resolved a complex asymmetrical circumstellar structure. We examined the color of RNO91 nebula and compared the geometry of the system suggested by our data with that already proposed on the basis of other studies. Our main results are as follows; 1. The K-band images show significant halo emission detected within ~2″ around the peak position while less halo emission is seen in shorter wavelength images such as J and optical. The nebula appears to become more circular and more diffuse with increasing wavelengths. The cut-off at 300AU derived from our radial surface brightness is consistent with the size of the polarization disk suggested by Draper & Tadhunter (1993). These consistencies indicate that this optically thick region is attributed to a disk-like structure.2. At J and optical, several bluer knot-like structures are detected around and beyond the halo emission. These bluer knots seen in our images are comparable to the size of the envelope detected in HCO+ emission surrounding RNO91 (Lee & Ho 2005). It is thus natural to suggest that these bluer knots are the near-infrared light scattered by an envelope structure which is disrupted by molecular outflows.3. The pseudo-true color composite image has an appearance of arc-shaped emission extending to the north and to the east through RNO91. On the counter part of this arc-shaped structure, the nebula appears to become more extended to the southwest from the central peak position in J band and optical images. We interpret these whole structures as a bottom of bipolar cavity seen relatively edge-on opening to the north and south directions.

scholarly journals Stellar substructures in the periphery of the magellanic clouds with the VISTA hemisphere survey from the red clump and other tracers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalal El Youssoufi ◽  
Maria-Rosa L Cioni ◽  
Cameron P M Bell ◽  
Richard de Grijs ◽  
Martin A T Groenewegen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Magellanic Clouds ◽  
Imaging Data ◽  
The North ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
History Of ◽  
Northern Side ◽  
Red Clump ◽  
Interaction History

Abstract We study the morphology of the stellar periphery of the Magellanic Clouds in search of substructure using near–infrared imaging data from the VISTA Hemisphere Survey (VHS). Based on the selection of different stellar populations using the (J − Ks, Ks) colour–magnitude diagram, we confirm the presence of substructures related to the interaction history of the Clouds and find new substructures on the eastern side of the LMC disc which may be owing to the influence of the Milky Way, and on the northern side of the SMC, which is probably associated to the ellipsoidal structure of the galaxy. We also study the luminosity function of red clump stars in the SMC and confirm the presence of a bi–modal distance distribution, in the form of a foreground population. We find that this bi–modality is still detectable in the eastern regions of the galaxy out to a 10○ distance from its centre. Additionally, a background structure is detected in the North between 7○ and 10○ from the centre which might belong to the Counter Bridge, and a foreground structure is detected in the South between 6○ and 8○ from the centre which might be linked to the Old Bridge.

scholarly journals The Nuclear Ring in the Barred Spiral Galaxy IC 4933

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart D. Ryder ◽  
Samuel M. Illingworth ◽  
Robert G. Sharp ◽  
Catherine L. Farage
Keyword(s):  
Spiral Galaxy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Star Formation History ◽  
Star Forming ◽  
Star Forming Regions ◽  
The North ◽  
Contact Points ◽  
Nuclear Ring ◽  
Barred Spiral Galaxy

AbstractWe present infrared imaging from IRIS2 on the Anglo–Australian Telescope that shows the barred spiral galaxy IC 4933 has not just an inner ring encircling the bar, but also a star-forming nuclear ring 1.5 kpc in diameter. Imaging in the u′ band with GMOS on Gemini South confirms that this ring is not purely an artifact due to dust. Optical and near-infrared colours alone however cannot break the degeneracy between age, extinction, and burst duration that would allow the star formation history of the ring to be unraveled. Integral field spectroscopy with the GNIRS spectrograph on Gemini South shows the equivalent width of the Paβ line to peak in the north and south quadrants of the ring, indicative of a bipolar azimuthal age gradient around the ring. The youngest star-forming regions do not appear to correspond to where we expect to find the contact points between the offset dust lanes and the nuclear ring unless the nuclear ring is oval in shape, causing the contact points to lead the bar by more than 90°.

scholarly journals Application of wide-field infrared reflectance imaging in retinoschisis, retinal detachments, and schisis detachments

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Himanshu K. Banda ◽  
Anjali Shah ◽  
Gaurav K. Shah
Keyword(s):  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Wide Field ◽  
Wide Angle ◽  
Infrared Reflectance ◽  
Non Invasive

Abstract Background Retinoschisis and retinal detachment are distinguished based on features in clinical examination. Even to skilled examiners, some cases may be diagnostic challenges. Infrared and wide-angle infrared reflectance imaging are relatively new modalities that can provide additional diagnostic information. Non-contact infrared reflectance imaging (also described as near-infrared imaging) highlights sub-retinal features which may otherwise be obscured by standard retinal photography. It is non-invasive and uses the retina’s ability to absorb, reflect or scatter infrared light to produce high quality images. Main body The aim of this review is to describe the role of wide-field infrared imaging in screening, diagnosing, and monitoring structural peripheral retinal disorders including retinoschisis, retinal detachment or combined retinoschisis rhegmatogenous detachments. Infrared imaging can also be used to monitor anterior segment inflammation. Heidelberg Wide-Field Module lens and Heidelberg Spectralis® HRA + OCT machine (Heidelberg Engineering, Heidelberg, Germany) were used to obtain noncontact, wide-field infrared images on each study eye. Pseudocolor photos were captured by Optos Optomap® (Optos, Inc, Massachusetts, USA). Conclusion Wide angle infrared imaging offers a quick, noncontact, and noninvasive way to help specialists accurately diagnose, monitor for progression, and educate patients about retinal detachment, retinoschisis and even anterior segment inflammation.

Comparative Investigation of Structural and Optical Properties of Si-Rich Oxide Films Fabricated by Magnetron Sputtering

2013 ◽  
Vol 854 ◽  
pp. 117-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larysa Khomenkova ◽  
M. Baran ◽  
Oleksandr Kolomys ◽  
Victor Strelchuk ◽  
Andrian V. Kuchuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Light Emission ◽  
Argon Plasma ◽  
Annealing Treatment ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Peak Position ◽  
Comparative Investigation ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Pl Spectra

RF magnetron sputtering of two separate silicon and oxide (SiO2 or Al2O3) targets in pure argon plasma was used for deposition of Six(SiO2)1-x and Six(Al2O3)1-x films with x=0.15-0.7 on long fused quarts substrate. The effect of post-fabrication treatments on structural and light emitting properties of the films with different x values was investigated by means of Raman scattering, electron paramagnetic resonance and X-ray diffraction as well as by photoluminescence (PL) methods. The formation of amorphous Si clusters upon deposition process was found for the both types of films. The annealing treatment at 1150°C during 30 min results in formation of Si nanocrystallites (Si-ncs). The latter were found to be larger in Six(Al2O3)1-x films than that in Six(SiO2)1-x counterparts with the same x values and are under tensile stresses. The investigation of photoluminescence properties of annealed films of both types revealed the appearance of visible-near infrared light emission. The Six(SiO2)1-x films demonstrated one broad PL band which peak position shifts gradually to from 1.4 eV to 1.8 eV with the x decrease. Contrary to this, for the Six(Al2O3)1-x films two overlapped PL bands were observed in the 1.4-2.4 eV spectral range with peak positions at ~2.1 eV and ~1.7 eV accompanied by near-infrared tail. Comparative analysis of PL spectra of both types samples showed that the main contribution to PL spectra of Six(SiO2)1-x films is given by exciton recombination in the Si-ncs whereas PL emission of Six(Al2O3)1-x films is caused mainly by carrier recombination either via defects in matrix or via electron states at the Si-ncs/matrix interface.

scholarly journals A Fluorescently-labeled Tumor-specific Peptide for Intraoperative Visualization of Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: A Clinical Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenting Shang ◽  
Li Peng ◽  
Kunshan He ◽  
Pengyu Guo ◽  
Han Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Invasive Bladder Cancer ◽  
Near Infrared Imaging ◽  
Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer ◽  
Near Infrared Fluorescence ◽  
Muscle Invasive

Abstract Bladder cancer is the fifth most common malignancy in humans. Cystoscopy under white light imaging is the gold standard for bladder cancer diagnosis, but these tumors are difficult to visualize and can be overlooked, resulting in high recurrence rates. We previously developed a phage display-derived peptide-based near-infrared imaging probe, PLSWT7-DMI, which binds specifically to bladder cancer cells and is nontoxic to animals. Here, we report the first-in-human application of this probe for near-infrared fluorescence endoscopic detection of bladder cancer. The purity, efficacy, safety, and nontoxicity of the probe were confirmed prior to its clinical application. Twenty-two patients diagnosed with suspected non-muscle invasive bladder cancer were enrolled in the present study. Following intravesical administration of the probe, the entire mucosa was imaged under white and near-infrared imaging using an in-house developed endoscope that could switch between these two modes. The illuminated lesions under near-infrared light were biopsied and sent for histopathological examination. We observed a 5.1-fold increase in the fluorescence intensity in the tumor samples compared to normal tissue, and the probe demonstrated a sensitivity and specificity of 91.2% and 90%, respectively. Common diagnostic challenges, such as small satellite tumors, carcinoma in situ , and benign suspicious mucosa, were visualized and could be distinguished from cancer. Further, no adverse effects were observed in humans. These first-in-human results indicate that PLSWT7-DMI-based near-infrared fluorescence endoscopy is a safe and effective approach for the improved detection of bladder cancer, and may enable thorough resection to prevent recurrence.

scholarly journals Sampling flying bats with thermal and near-infrared imaging and ultrasound recording: hardware and workflow for bat point counts

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Kevin Darras ◽  
Ellena Yusti ◽  
Andreas Knorr ◽  
Joe Chun-Chia Huang ◽  
Agus Priyono Kartono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Infrared Camera ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Data Types ◽  
Flight Pattern ◽  
Point Counts ◽  
Single Method ◽  
Pattern Information ◽  
Subsequent Identification

Bat communities can usually only be comprehensively monitored by combining ultrasound recording and trapping techniques. Here, we propose bat point counts, a novel, single method to sample all flying bats. We designed a sampling rig that combines a thermal scope to detect flying bats and their flight patterns, an ultrasound recorder to identify echolocating bat calls, and a near-infrared camera and LED illuminator to photograph bat morphology. We evaluated the usefulness of the flight pattern information, echolocation call recordings, and near-infrared photographs produced by our sampling rig to determine a workflow to process these heterogenous data types. We present a conservative workflow to enable taxonomic discrimination and identification of bat detections. Our sampling rig and workflow allowed us to detect both echolocating and non-echolocating bats and we could assign 84% of the detections to a guild. Subsequent identification can be carried out with established methods such as identification keys and call libraries, based on the visible morphological features and echolocation calls. Currently, a higher near-infrared picture quality is required to resolve more detailed diagnostic morphology, but there is considerable potential to extract more information with higher-intensity illumination. This is the first proof-of-concept for bat point counts, a method that can passively sample all flying bats in their natural environment.

scholarly journals Effect of Exposure Time of Near Infrared Light Radiation (NIR) on Human’s Vein Visualization

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 2072-2075
Keyword(s):  
Exposure Time ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Operating Cost ◽  
Morphological Structure ◽  
Infrared Camera ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Near Infrared Light ◽  
Visualization System ◽  
The Right

Human blood specimen contains information about health and possible diseases that help the physician identifying the appropriate medical diagnosis. Venepuncture and intravenous cannulation are among the most common medical procedures that were performing on patients. However, there is difficulty to find the visualization of vein structures. The use of infrared radiation will be the right preference since it can penetrate the tissue and a non-invasive method. Many studies have focused on the characteristics of NIR on human skin, but the effects of exposure time as one of the design parameter in NIR exposure was not discovered. This research proposes studies that ease the handling operation and minimize the operating cost of NIR imaging in visualizing vein-structure. The study aims to measure and compare the effect of exposure time of the near infrared light emitting diodes on the vein visualization. The working principle is started with the haemoglobin in the blood absorbs the infrared light, so the vein appears darker than other areas. Then, a detection system consists of an infrared camera to capture the vein digital images. This study will then process the overall quality of the images with different exposure time by highlighting the vein-morphological structure using hessian and contrast method. The results revealed that increasing time of exposure does not increase the absorption of the NIR in both palm and arm area. Image processing further confirms this result by showing the extracted and highlighted vein. For all images, the numbers of vein appeared are the most significant factors that contribute to the vein visualization. This study can add to the process of developing a vein visualization system.

scholarly journals Design and enhance the vein recognition using near infrared light and projector

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (K2) ◽  
pp. 91-95
Author(s):  
Tien Van Tran ◽  
Hieu Sy Dau ◽  
Dan Tri Nguyen ◽  
Sang Quoc Huynh ◽  
Linh Quang Huynh
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Imaging Method ◽  
Clinical Issue ◽  
Intravenous Access ◽  
Nir Imaging ◽  
Vein Recognition ◽  
Important Clinical Issue

The difficulty of intravenous access in patients is an important clinical issue. Recently, many studies and several devices have been developed to assist physicians, nurses and surgeons in finding veins. Amongst them, near infrared imaging technology is one of the new technologies being widely used in the biomedical. NIR imaging allows visualizing veins underneath the skin of those having non-visibility of veins problem, mapping the normal and abnormal veins in treating disorders, or diagnosing related diseases. In this paper, we will introduce a portable device which can help doctors and nurses visualize blood vessel maps of their patients. On basic of combining a vein infrared imaging method and a projector system, this vein instrument can be optimally designed for viewing veins in the monitor or displaying vessel maps of patients directly on their skin.

scholarly journals The Dark Side of Hurricane Matthew: Unique Perspectives from the VIIRS Day/Night Band

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (12) ◽  
pp. 2561-2574 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven D. Miller ◽  
William C. Straka ◽  
Jia Yue ◽  
Curtis J. Seaman ◽  
Shuang Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Satellite Measurements ◽  
Low Light ◽  
Tropical Oceans ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Looking Glass ◽  
Insight Into

AbstractHurricane Matthew (28 September–9 October 2016) was perhaps the most infamous storm of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, claiming over 600 lives and causing over $15 billion (U.S. dollars) in damages across the central Caribbean and southeastern U.S. seaboard. Research surrounding Matthew and its many noteworthy meteorological characteristics (e.g., rapid intensification into the southernmost category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic basin on record, strong lightning and sprite production, and unusual cloud morphology) is ongoing. Satellite remote sensing typically plays an important role in the forecasting and study of hurricanes, providing a top-down perspective on storms developing over the remote and inherently data-sparse tropical oceans. In this regard, a relative newcomer among the suite of satellite observations useful for tropical cyclone monitoring and research is the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) day/night band (DNB), a sensor flying on board the NOAA–NASA Suomi National Polar-Orbiting Partnership (SNPP) satellite. Unlike conventional instruments, the DNB’s sensitivity to extremely low levels of visible and near-infrared light offers new insight into storm properties and impacts. Here, we chronicle Matthew’s path of destruction and peer through the DNB’s looking glass of low-light visible observations, including lightning connected to sprite formation, modulation of the atmospheric nightglow by storm-generated gravity waves, and widespread power outages. Collected without moonlight, these examples showcase the wealth of unique information present in DNB nocturnal low-light observations without moonlight, and their potential to complement traditional satellite measurements of tropical storms worldwide.

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