University of Nevada, Reno

Ask the Professor: Why do we use a sideways 8 to represent infinity?

Professor Raúl Rojas has published a book about how symbols have been used throughout history in mathematics. The work was translated into English this year.

Reactor-grade fusion plasma: First high-precision measurement of potential dynamics

Nuclear fusion, which operates on the same principle that powers the sun, is expected to become a sustainable energy source for the future. To achieve fusion power generation, it is essential to ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Parallel Implementation Of Nonlinear Functions Using An Optical Processor (UCLA)

A new technical paper titled “Massively parallel and universal approximation of nonlinear functions using diffractive ...
IEEE

Estimating software effort and function point using regression, Support Vector Machine and Artificial Neural Networks models

Abstract: Accurate computation of software effort, cost and time required ahead would greatly reduce risk and maximize profit. Estimating software effort or computing the required function point helps ...
C&EN

Dual-Function Regeneration of Waste Lithium Cobalt Oxide for Stable High Voltage Cycle Performance

Faculty of Metallurgy and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation ...
IEEE

Multi-ASV Collision Avoidance for Point-to-Point Transitions Based on Heading-Constrained Control Barrier Functions with Experiment

Abstract: Dear Editor, Collision avoidance is critical for safe operations of multiple autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs). It is a challenging task to design collision-free control laws to ensure ...