The existing single image super-resolution (SISR) methods that consider integer scale factors (X2, X3, X4, and X8), have been developed well, but SISR methods with arbitrary scale factors (X1.3, X2.5, and X3.7) have gradually gained attention recentl...
Depth sensing has improved rapidly in recent years, which allows for structural information to be utilized in various applications, such as virtual reality, scene and object recognition, view synthesis, and 3D reconstruction. Due to the limitations o...
Deep convolutional neural networks with strong expressive ability have achieved impressive performances in single-image super-resolution algorithms. However, excessive convolutions usually consume high computational cost, which limits the application...
Planetary remote sensing super-resolution aims to enhance the spatial resolution and fine details from low-resolution images. In practice, planetary remote sensing is inherently constrained by sensor payload limitations and communication bandwidth, r...
Traditional single image super-resolution (SISR) methods, which focus on integer scale super-resolution, often require separate training for each scale factor, leading to increased computational resource consumption. In this paper, we propose MambaSR...
An attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) based on the inertial measurement unit is crucial for various applications. In an AHRS, stationary alignments are performed to determine the initial orientation of the sensor frame with respect to the n...
The quadratic variants of the generalized midpoint rule and return map algorithm for the J2 von Mises metal plasticity model are examined for the accuracy of deviatoric stress integration of the constitutive equation. The accuracy of stress integrati...
In the development of large wireless networks, scaling law studies can provide fundamental insights. For example, is it possible to build an arbitrarily large wireless network without a wired infrastructure while maintaining a constant communication...
Patterns found among both living systems, such as fish scales, bones, and tree rings, and non-living systems, such as terrestrial and extraterrestrial dunes, microstructures of alloys, and geological seismic profiles, are comprised of anisotropic lay...
In 2023, Yang introduced the Fibonacci grammar to study convolutions of Fibonacci and Lucas numbers. We develop this framework by incorporating the inverse operator
High-resolution images of non-cooperative spacecraft are essential for on-board autonomous operations. Hardware bandwidth limits and continuously changing observation distances mean that a practical super-resolution (SR) system must handle arbitrary,...
We study dust models in higher-dimensional general relativity and the Einstein–Gauss–Bonnet theory in a maximally symmetric spacetime. We show that the dynamics of the model is governed by an Abel differential equation of the second kind....
Accurate parameter estimation is essential for gravitational wave data analysis. In extreme mass-ratio inspiral binary systems, orbital eccentricity is a critical parameter for parameter estimation. However, the current software for the parameter est...
We put forward the idea that in addition to invariance under coordinate transformations of general relativity (GR) the gravitational interaction is invariant under arbitrary scale deformations of the metric field, as well as other fields. In addition...
The isolation of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and their analysis are crucial for the preliminary identification of invasive cancer. One of the effective properties that can be utilized to isolate CTCs is their deformability. In this paper, inertial...
This paper reviews the dynamics of a single isotropic and homogeneous scalar field
An open accelerator (OpenACC)-aided graphics processing unit (GPU)-based finite difference time domain (FDTD) method is presented for the first time for the 3D evaluation of lightning radiated electromagnetic fields along a complex terrain with arbit...
It is well known that fibers improve the performance of cementitious composites by acting as bridging ligaments in cracks. Such bridging behavior is often studied through fiber pullout tests. The relation between the pullout force vs. slip end displa...
The viscoelastic relaxation spectrum is vital for constitutive models and for insight into the mechanical properties of materials, since, from the relaxation spectrum, other material functions used to describe rheological properties can be uniquely d...
In the past few years, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radar with electromagnetic vector sensor (EMVS) array, or called EMVS-MIMO radar, has attracted extensive attention in target detection. Unlike the traditional scalar sensor-based MIMO rada...
This work aims to develop a three-dimensional (3D) super-resolution (SR) network that would perform arbitrary-scale 3D whole-heart (WH) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) super-resolution, while maintaining fine image details. One-hundred-twenty 3D WH...
Terrain plays an important role in the formation, development and distribution of local precipitation and is a major factor leading to locally abnormal weather in weather systems. Although small-scale topography has little influence on the spatial di...
Linear programming was used to assess the ability of polarized infrared absorption, Raman scattering, and visible–infrared sum-frequency generation to correctly identify the composition of a mixture of molecules adsorbed onto a surface in four...
In this paper, a generalized synchronization (GS) framework for identical hyperchaotic systems is presented. The main objective is to achieve generalized synchronization with guaranteed global stability and effective convergence, which remains a key...
The results of topographic factor computations are highly sensitive to the setting of contributing area thresholds when applied to soil erosion modeling to evaluate soil erosion; however, the existing choice of contributing area thresholds is highly...
One of the main limiting factors for a widespread industrial use of the Selective Laser Melting Process it its lack of productivity, which restricts the use of this technology just for high added-value components. Typically, the thickness of the meta...
In the practical context of quantum networks, the most reliable method of transmitting quantum information is via teleportation because quantum states are highly sensitive. However, teleportation consumes a shared maximally entangled state. Two parti...
In view of the importance of quantum non-locality in cryptography, quantum computation, and communication complexity, it is crucial to decide whether a given correlation exhibits non-locality or not. As proved by Pitowski, this problem is NP-complete...
A thorough understanding of the effects induced by continuous curved pipe jacking on adjacent underground facilities is paramount for ensuring both safety and operational efficiency during construction. This study posits a three-stage analytical fram...
The self-consistent field theory is a popular and highly successful theoretical framework for studying equilibrium (co)polymer systems at the mesoscopic level. Dynamic density functionals allow one to use this framework for studying dynamical process...
Modeling seepage problems in rock fractures is an interesting research approach to evaluating rock slope instability that is attracting increasing attention. In the present study, a coupled seepage–deformation model based on the numerical manif...
Parallel analyses about the dynamic responses of a large-scale water conveyance tunnel under seismic excitation are presented in this paper. A full three-dimensional numerical model considering the water-tunnel-soil coupling is established and adopte...
Building service life is a critical parameter in lifecycle assessment; however, current assessments often rely on arbitrary standards. This study analyzed the empirical service life of buildings using South Korean national building-register data, cat...
On-field calibration for SINS often uses right hexahedron, but the influence of the structure errors, such as mutual position tolerances towards parallelism or the perpendicularity of two arbitrary planes of the hexahedron, on the calibration accurac...
Recent years have witnessed significant advances in single image deblurring due to the increasing popularity of electronic imaging equipment. Most existing blind image deblurring algorithms focus on designing distinctive image priors for blur kernel...
Vision-based 3D human pose estimation approaches are typically evaluated on datasets that are limited in diversity regarding many factors, e.g., subjects, poses, cameras, and lighting. However, for real-life applications, it would be desirable to cre...
The arrangement of A, C, G and T nucleotides in large DNA sequences of many prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells exhibit long-range correlations with fractal properties. Chaos game representation (CGR) of such DNA sequences, followed by a multifractal an...
In spite of significant research efforts, the existing scene text detection methods fall short of the challenges and requirements posed in real-life applications. In natural scenes, text segments exhibit a wide range of shape complexities, scale, and...
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) uses oscillating cantilever-shaped microprobes to measure nanometer-scaled sample topography. Spatial resolution of AM-AFM is determined by the dynamics of the cantilever-sample system including thermomechanical noise of...
Under random wave loading, the crack growth rate exhibits jump-like cycle-to-cycle variations, which limit the direct use of efficient integration schemes such as the Euler method. In addition, the crack growth life is highly sensitive to the initial...
In this study, a coupled water–energy balance equation at an arbitrary time scale was proposed as an extension of the Budyko hypothesis. The second mixed partial derivative was selected to represent the magnitude of the interaction. The extende...
The objective of this paper is to present a mathematical formalism that states a bridge between physics and psychology, concretely between analytical dynamics and personality theory, in order to open new insights in this theory. In this formalism, en...
By solving a Marchenko equation, Green’s functions at an arbitrary (inner) depth level inside an unknown elastic layered medium can be retrieved from single-sided reflection data, which are collected at the top of the medium. To date, it has on...
Oriented objects in RSI (Remote Sensing Imagery) typically present arbitrary rotations, extreme aspect ratios, multi-scale variations, and complex backgrounds. These factors often result in feature misalignment, representational ambiguity, and regres...
Recent advances in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have increased altitude capability in road-traffic monitoring. However, state-of-the-art vehicle detection methods still lack accurate abilities and lightweight structures in the UAV platform due to...
Text detection models based on DBNet have demonstrated strong performance in natural scene text detection. However, these models still suffer from the following three issues. Firstly, the amplifying factor hyperparameter in the differentiable binariz...
Urban greenery is considered an important factor in sustainable development and people’s quality of life in the city. To account for urban green vegetation, Green View Index (GVI), which captures the visibility of greenery at street level, has...
Ships target detection plays a crucial role in safeguarding maritime transportation. However, affected by factors such as ocean waves, extreme weather, and target diversity (e.g., large size differences, arbitrary rotation, and occlusion), existing d...
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) based nanomanipulation can align the orientation and position of individual carbon nanotubes accurately. However, the flexible deformation during the tip manipulation modifies the original shape of these nanotubes, which...
The ongoing studies of the influence of internal defects on fatigue strength of additively manufactured metals adopted an internal crack or notch-like model at which the threshold stress intensity factor is the driving mechanism of fatigue failure. T...
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