Rotation Feature of Three-Dimensional Tile Self-Assembly Molecular Structure for Efficient Microprocessor Material

2014 ◽  
Vol 886 ◽  
pp. 132-135
Author(s):  
Zhuo Qian Liang ◽  
Jing Li

Future application of nanoscale tile self-assembly is the production of smaller, more efficient microprocessors.In this paper, a new three-dimensional tile self-assembly molecular structure is presented.The model adds rotation movement where large assemblies of nanoscale tile molecules can be moved around, analogous to molecular motors. We have showed the universalityof the new model and demonstrated that three-dimensional model is capable of simulating two-dimensional model. This paper also covers the details about path encoding. The encoding process makes use of edgecharactersof tilesto simplify the design.

2010 ◽  
Vol 643 ◽  
pp. 363-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. RIEUTORD ◽  
L. VALDETTARO

We investigate the properties of forced inertial modes of a rotating fluid inside a spherical shell. Our forcing is tidal like, but its main property is that it is on the large scales. By numerically solving the linear equations of this problem, including viscosity, we first confirm some analytical results obtained on a two-dimensional model by Ogilvie (J. Fluid Mech., vol. 543, 2005, p. 19); some additional properties of this model are uncovered like the existence of narrow resonances associated with periodic orbits of characteristics. We also note that as the frequency of the forcing varies, the dissipation varies drastically if the Ekman number E is low (as is usually the case). We then investigate the three-dimensional case and compare the results to the foregoing model. The three-dimensional solutions show, like their two-dimensional counterpart, a spiky dissipation curve when the frequency of the forcing is varied; they also display small frequency intervals where the viscous dissipation is independent of viscosity. However, we show that the response of the fluid in these frequency intervals is crucially dominated by the shear layer that is emitted at the critical latitude on the inner sphere. The asymptotic regime, where the dissipation is independent of the viscosity, is reached when an attractor has been excited by this shear layer. This property is not shared by the two-dimensional model where shear layers around attractors are independent of those emitted at the critical latitude. Finally, resonances of the three-dimensional model correspond to some selected least damped eigenmodes. Unlike their two-dimensional counter parts these modes are not associated with simple attractors; instead, they show up in frequency intervals with weakly contracting webs of characteristics. Besides, we show that the inner core is negligible when its relative radius is less than the critical value 0.4E1/5. For these spherical shells, the full sphere solutions give a good approximation of the flows.


The use of numerical models in understanding the budgets of atmospheric trace gases is discussed. The budget of methane is calculated in a two-dimensional model. The contrasting behaviour of the Northern and Southern Hemisphere reflects changes in the relative importance of emissions, transport and chemistry. Models can also be used to test hypotheses. An example of such a study is presented in which it is shown that changes in stratospheric ozone could have played a significant role in the dramatic change in methane trend observed in the early 1990s. Finally, use of a three-dimensional model to study tropospheric trace gases is introduced.


Author(s):  
S Mishra ◽  
T N Gardner

Often the choice of a two-dimensional modelling approach over a three-dimensional approach is made on the basis of available resources, and not on task appropriateness. In the case of simulating the mechanical behaviour of irregular anatomical structures in biomedical engineering, the authenticity of two-dimensional model behaviour and the interpretation of model solutions is of particular concern since little comparable two-dimensional and three-dimensional data have been published. As part of a research programme, a comparison was made between two-dimensional and three-dimensional finite element models (FEMs) that examine the stress-strain environment of a clinical bone fracture and callus. In comparison with the three-dimensional model, the two-dimensional model substantially underestimated peak compressive principal stresses in the callus tissue and peak equivalent strains. This was a consequence of geometrical and structural asymmetry in a plane perpendicular to the two-dimensional model. However, the two-dimensional model predicted similar patterns of stress and strain distribution to the corresponding mid-longitudinal plane of the three-dimensional model, and underestimates of peak stress and strain were much reduced. This confirmed that despite the irregular geometry and structure of the subject, the two-dimensional model provided a valid mechanical simulation in the plane of the fracture that it represented.


1998 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi Christiansen Barlebo ◽  
Mary C. Hill ◽  
Dan Rosbjerg ◽  
Karsten Høgh Jensen

A three-dimensional inverse groundwater flow and transport model that fits hydraulic-head and concentration data simultaneously using nonlinear regression is presented and applied to a layered sand and silt groundwater system beneath the Grindsted Landfill in Denmark. The aquifer is composed of rather homogeneous hydrogeologic layers. Two issues common to groundwater flow and transport modelling are investigated: 1) The accuracy of simulated concentrations in the case of calibration with head data alone; and 2) The advantages and disadvantages of using a two-dimensional cross-sectional model instead of a three-dimensional model to simulate contaminant transport when the source is at the land surface Results show that using only hydraulic heads in the nonlinear regression produces a simulated plume that is profoundly different from what is obtained in a calibration using both hydraulic-head and concentration data. The present study provides a well-documented example of the differences that can occur. Representing the system as a two-dimensional cross-section obviously omits some of the system dynamics. It was, however, possible to obtain a simulated plume cross-section that matched the actual plume cross-section well. The two-dimensional model execution times were about a seventh of those for the three-dimensional model, but some difficulties were encountered in representing the spatially variable source concentrations and less precise simulated concentrations were calculated by the two-dimensional model compared to the three-dimensional model. Summed up, the present study indicates that three-dimensional modelling using both hydraulic heads and concentrations in the calibration should be preferred in the considered type of transport studies.


We have previously discussed qualitative models for bursting and thalamic neurons that were obtained by modifying a simple two-dimensional model for repetitive firing. In this paper we report the results of making a similar sequence of modifications to a more elaborate six-dimensional model of repetitive firing which is based on the Hodgkin–Huxley equations. To do this we first reduce the six-dimensional model to a two-dimensional model that resembles our original two-dimensional qualitative model. This is achieved by defining a new variable, which we call q . We then add a subthreshold inward current and a subthreshold outward current having a variable, z , that changes slowly. This gives a three-dimensional ( v, q, z ) model of the Hodgkin–Huxley type, which we refer to as the z -model. Depending on the choice of parameter values this model resembles our previous models of bursting and thalamic neurons. At each stage in the development of these models we return to the corresponding seven-dimensional model to confirm that we can obtain similar solutions by using the complete system of equations. The analysis of the three-dimensional model involves a state diagram and a stability diagram. The state diagram shows the projection of the phase path from v, q, z space into the v, z plane, together with the projections of the curves ż = 0 and v̇ = q̇ = 0. The stability of the points on the curve v̇ = q̇ = 0, which we call the v, q nullcurve, is determined by the stability diagram. Taken together the state and stability diagrams show how to assemble the ionic currents to produce a given firing pattern.


2012 ◽  
Vol 190-191 ◽  
pp. 385-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Qiang He ◽  
Jia Sun ◽  
Jun You Zhao ◽  
Bao Min Yuan ◽  
Li Jian Xu

Hot rolling is a basic metal forming technique that is used to transform preformed shape into final products of forms more suitable for further processing. As the hot stock progresses through the forming surfaces, the shape eventually reaches a constant state. With the assumption of forming process has reached steady-state condition, a simulation technique based on elements re-meshes has been constructed to analyze the H-beam metal hot roll process. The technique includes the following approaches: the solution was halted as soon as the steady-state criteria were met, and the plane of elements, which first satisfied the steady-state criteria were written to database, SSES for short; a two-dimensional model was created to model the hot stock cooling between the two roll passes and a geometric part was generated and meshed with quadrilateral elements to transfer the nodes temperatures; a new three-dimensional model extruded from the two-dimensional model was constructed to model the next roll pass with the transfer of nodes temperatures and element integration points equivalent plastic strain(PEEQ), identifying the plastic deformation extent for the classical metal plasticity models, from the new two-dimensional model and the first three-dimensional model respectively. Gleeble-1500 tester is used to get the true stress and true plastic strain data for modeling the yield behavior of material Q235. The effectiveness of the simulation technique has been proved by a simulation of 11-pass H-beam rolling process.


2021 ◽  
pp. 205141582110002
Author(s):  
Lorenz Berger ◽  
Aziz Gulamhusein ◽  
Eoin Hyde ◽  
Matt Gibb ◽  
Teele Kuusk ◽  
...  

Objective: Surgical planning for robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy is widely performed using two-dimensional computed tomography images. It is unclear to what extent two-dimensional images fully simulate surgical anatomy and case complexity. To overcome these limitations, software has been developed to reconstruct three-dimensional models from computed tomography data. We present the results of a feasibility study, to explore the role and practicality of virtual three-dimensional modelling (by Innersight Labs) in the context of surgical utility for preoperative and intraoperative use, as well as improving patient involvement. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on patients undergoing robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy at our high volume kidney cancer centre. Approval from a research ethics committee was obtained. Patient demographics and tumour characteristics were collected. Surgical outcome measures were recorded. The value of the three-dimensional model to the surgeon and patient was assessed using a survey. The prospective cohort was compared against a retrospective cohort and cases were individually matched using RENAL (radius, exophytic/endophytic, nearness to collecting system or sinus, anterior/posterior, location relative to polar lines) scores. Results: This study included 22 patients. Three-dimensional modelling was found to be safe for this prospective cohort and resulted in good surgical outcome measures. The mean (standard deviation) console time was 158.6 (35) min and warm ischaemia time was 17.3 (6.3) min. The median (interquartile range) estimated blood loss was 125 (50–237.5) ml. Two procedures were converted to radical nephrectomy due to the risk of positive margins during resection. The median (interquartile range) length of stay was 2 (2–3) days. No postoperative complications were noted and all patients had negative surgical margins. Patients reported improved understanding of their procedure using the three-dimensional model. Conclusion: This study shows the potential benefit of three-dimensional modelling technology with positive uptake from surgeons and patients. Benefits are improved perception of vascular anatomy and resection approach, and procedure understanding by patients. A randomised controlled trial is needed to evaluate the technology further. Level of evidence: 2b


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