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Optimal Velocity to Achieve Maximum Power Output – Bench Press for Trained Footballers In today’s world of strength training there are many myths surrounding effective exercising with the least possible negative eff...

Programmable feedforward photonic meshes of Mach–Zehnder interferometers are computational optical circuits that have many classical and quantum computing applications including machine learning, sensing, and telecommu...

The purpose of this study is to optimize the potential of solar energy that releases light and thermal energy simultaneously by using a combination of PV and TEG technology. PV only absorbs photon light, where solar ther...

The focus of this research is optimizing a wind power plant using a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG). The backpropagation method of the artificial neural network system was chosen to optimize the output powe...

The Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Excimer Ultra-Violet (UV) lamps are a promising technology offering several advantages over other sources of UV light. In particular, the application of this type of lamps for drink...

The increasing global population has significantly elevated the demand for electrical power. As conventional energy resources are finite, the need for alternative and sustainable energy solutions becomes more pressing. T...

The utilization of waste heat from conventional gas stoves as electrical energy represents an effort to improve household energy efficiency. Thermoelectric generator (TEG) technology enables the direct conversion of ther...

Abstract High power bar laser diodes, with CW optical power output were studied experimentally. A novel mounting was designed to bring the coolant as close as possible to the laser bar in order to improve the bar laser d...

This study compares seven quantum algorithms—Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE), Variational Quantum Deflation (VQD), Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA), Quantum Amplitude Estimation (QAE), Quant...

Purpose: BioSteel® high performance sports drink (HPSD) is an enticing alternative to carbohydrate-containing sports drinks that are often associated with side effects such as gastrointestinal discomfort or post-consump...

Abstract In this paper, we report the recent progress made in the design and development of a miniature solid-state system, consisting from a bar laser diode and a slab of Nd:YAG crystal. Single longitudinal mode, stable...

A temperature-doubler circuit is the functional equivalent of a voltage-doubler in the thermal domain. Effective temperature-doubler circuits could benefit energy scavenging from fluctuating thermal resources, e.g. the d...

ABSTRACT Breast cancer treatment impairs aerobic and neuromuscular capacities, leading to a decrease in quality of life. Exercise may counteract these effects if it is individualized to patient characteristics. This stud...

Solar irradiance (SI) forecasting and determination of optimum tilt angle (OTA) of photovoltaic (PV) panels are the key strategies for improving the power output of PV systems. Precise SI forecasting offer valuable infor...

The effectiveness of piezoelectric footwear depends on accurately identifying the areas of the shoe that experience the greatest pressure during walking or running. These high-pressure zones are ideal for placing piezoel...

Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) have emerged as a vital approach for realizing energy-efficient and high-speed optical interconnects in the data centers and supercomputers. Indeed, VCSELs are the most su...

Abstract This work conducts a comprehensive numerical study of a concentrated photovoltaic–thermal (CPVT) system equipped with a V-trough reflector, with the objective of enhancing output power under realistic operatin...

Abstract Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites encounter significant energy challenges during eclipse periods and low solar illumination, limiting mission autonomy, operational lifespan, and functionality. This paper presents...

In microbial fuel cell (MFC), the anode is the carrier of microbial attachment and growth, and its material and surface structure play a vital role in MFC electricity generation. Therefore, anode surface optimization is ...

Abstract The experimental fulfillment for optical bistability in a semiconductor laser under injection locking is studied. The required setup to provide the stability in current, temperature and power output of the laser...

Much effort has been expended in the aerospace industry in order to achieve the highest quality standards required for nowadays technical and environmental necessities. This involves the increase of specific power and ov...

Each cell of a battery stores electrical energy as chemical energy in two electrodes, a reductant (anode) and an oxidant (cathode), separated by an electrolyte that transfers the ionic component of the chemical reaction ...

This paper introduces a voltage regulation technique for an isolated power electronic converter that interconnects multiple transformers in series or parallel configurations using switches. This topology, known in the li...

Abstract A balanced-to-single-ended (BTSE) Wilkinson power divider of planar microstrip structure is proposed in this paper. It has a balanced input and two single-ended outputs. Cascade of a balun and a conventional pow...