Sistema multiparticulado magnético: desenvolvimento e avaliação In Vivo através da biossusceptometria AC

Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas - FCFAR

Inversão de dados sísmicos de reflexão a partir da curva do tempo de trânsito

A presente Dissertação de Mestrado tem como objetivo o estudo do problema de inversão sísmica baseada em refletores planos para arranjo fonte-comum (FC) e ponto-médiocomum (PMC). O modelo direto é descrito por camadas homogêneas, isotrópicas com interfaces plano-horizontais. O problema é relacionado ao empilhamento NMO baseado na otimização da função semblance, para seções PMC corrigidas de sobretempo normal (NMO). O estudo foi baseado em dois princípios. O primeiro princípio adotado foi de combinar dois grupos de métodos de inversão: um Método Global e um Método Local. O segundo princípio adotado foi o de cascata, segundo a teoria Wichert-Herglotz-Bateman, que estabelece que para conhecer uma camada inferior tem-se que conhecer primeiro a camada superior (dissecação). A aplicação do estudo é voltada à simulação sísmica de Bacia Sedimentar do Solimões e de Bacia Marinha para se obter uma distribuição local 1D de velocidades e espessuras para a subsuperfície em horizontes alvo. Sendo assim, limitamos a inversão entre 4 e 11 refletores, uma vez que na prática a indústria limita uma interpretação realizada apenas em número equivalente de 3 a 4 refletores principais. Ressalta-se que este modelo é aplicável como condição inicial ao imageamento de seções sísmicas em regiões geologicamente complexas com variação horizontal suave de velocidades. Os dados sintéticos foram gerados a partir dos modelos relacionados a informações geológicas, o que corresponde a uma forte informação a priori no modelo de inversão. Para a construção dos modelos relacionados aos projetos da Rede Risco Exploratório (FINEP) e de formação de recursos humanos da ANP em andamento, analisamos os seguintes assuntos relevantes: (1) Geologia de bacias sedimentares terrestre dos Solimões e ma rinha (estratigráfica, estrutural, tectônica e petrolífera); (2) Física da resolução vertical e horizontal; e (3) Discretização temporal-espacial no cubo de multi-cobertura. O processo de inversão é dependente do efeito da discretização tempo-espacial do campo de ondas, dos parâmetros físicos do levantamento sísmico, e da posterior reamostragem no cubo de cobertura múltipla. O modelo direto empregado corresponde ao caso do operador do empilhamento NMO (1D), considerando uma topografia de observação plana. O critério básico tomado como referência para a inversão e o ajuste de curvas é a norma 2 (quadrática). A inversão usando o presente modelo simples é computacionalmente atrativa por ser rápida, e conveniente por permitir que vários outros recursos possam ser incluídos com interpretação física lógica; por exemplo, a Zona de Fresnel Projetada (ZFP), cálculo direto da divergência esférica, inversão Dix, inversão linear por reparametrização, informações a priori, regularização. A ZFP mostra ser um conceito út il para estabelecer a abertura da janela espacial da inversão na seção tempo-distância, e representa a influência dos dados na resolução horizontal. A estimativa da ZFP indica uma abertura mínima com base num modelo adotado, e atualizável. A divergência esférica é uma função suave, e tem base física para ser usada na definição da matriz ponderação dos dados em métodos de inversão tomográfica. A necessidade de robustez na inversão pode ser analisada em seções sísmicas (FC, PMC) submetida a filtragens (freqüências de cantos: 5;15;75;85; banda-passante trapezoidal), onde se pode identificar, comparar e interpretar as informações contidas. A partir das seções, concluímos que os dados são contaminados com pontos isolados, o que propõe métodos na classe dos considerados robustos, tendo-se como referência a norma 2 (quadrados- mínimos) de ajuste de curvas. Os algoritmos foram desenvolvidos na linguagem de programação FORTRAN 90/95, usando o programa MATLAB para apresentação de resultados, e o sistema CWP/SU para modelagem sísmica sintética, marcação de eventos e apresentação de resultados.

Resonant properties, of modified triangular plasmonic nanoparticles with higher field concentration

In this paper, we present an analysis of the resonant response of modified triangular metallic nanoparticles with polynomial sides. The particles are illuminated by an incident plane wave and the method of moments is used to solve numerically the electromagnetic scattering problem. We investigate spectral response and near field distribution in function of the length and polynomial order of the nanoparticles. Our results show that in the analyzed wavelength range (0.5-1.8) µm these particles possess smaller number of resonances and their resonant wavelengths, near field enhancement and field confinement are higher than those of the conventional triangular particle with linear sides.

Inversion method for obtaining electrical parameters for soil in the rural region in Brazil

This paper presents an inversion methodology through weighted least squares to obtain the electrical parameters for the soil of a typical mid-western region in Brazil using the model based in the formalism of the parabolic equations to calculate the electric field intensity received. To validate this methodology, the results of the radio signal measurement campaign conducted in six radial routes leaving the city of Brasilia, Federal District, where the transmitter was located, were used. The measurements were compared to computer simulations and, thus, the optimal values for the electric conductivity and relative permittivity for the soil of the region could be estimated. Finally, a quantitative analysis of these parameters was performed with the values found in the literature, which demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed methodology.

Dispersal of Cotesia flavipes in sugarcane field and implications for parasitoid releases

Diatraea saccharalis Fabr. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) is a major sugarcane pest in Brazil. The management of infested areas is based on the release of Cotesia flavipes (Cameron) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a parasitoid of D. saccharalis larvae, but there are doubts about the effectiveness of C. flavipes, primarily regarding its rate of dispersal in sugarcane fields. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the dispersal of C. flavipes in a sugarcane field and suggest a release method that provides higher parasitoid efficiency. The study was carried out in four areas of approximately 1 ha, in which stalk pieces containing 20 D. saccharalis larvae were distributed in a rectangular grid, and 12,000 C. flavipes adults were released at four points, that were 50 m apart and 25 m from the field border. Three days later, the D. saccharalis larvae were recovered and kept in the laboratory until they reached pupal stage or C. flavipes emergence. Parasitism varied from 13.2% to 42.8%. The random distribution of parasitized larvae was found in one assay. In three areas, the parasitized larvae showed an aggregated distribution, with a range of 15 to 25 m. Since the parasite's success is directly linked to parasitoid dispersion, it would be interesting to move the release points to 30 m from each other because the dispersal may happen in a 15 m radius.

Evaluation of ERIC-PCR as Genotyping Method for Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis Isolates

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

A Method to Estimate the Population Level of Aceria litchii (Prostigmata: Eriophyidae) and a Study of the Population Dynamics of This Species and Its Predators on Litchi Trees in Southern Brazil

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Effective field theory methods to model compact binaries

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Electrical behavior of Bi0.95Nd0.05FeO3 thin films grown by the soft chemical method

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Study of magnetic field enhanced plasma immersion ion implantation in Silicon

A comparison between experimental measurements and numerical calculations of the ion current distribution in plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) with external magnetic field is presented. Later, Silicon samples were implanted with nitrogen ion to analyze the effect on them. The magnetic field considered is essentially non-uniform and is generated by two magnetic coils installed on vacuum chamber. The presence of both, electric and magnetic field in PIII create a crossed ExB field system, promoting drift velocity of the plasma around the target. The results found shows that magnetized electrons drifting in ExB field provide electron-neutral collision. The efficient ionization increases the plasma density around the target where a magnetic confinement is formed. As result, the ion current density increases, promoting significant changes in the samples surface properties, especially in the surface wettability.

Cellular behavior as a dynamic field for exploring bone bioengineering: A closer look at cell-biomaterial interface

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Synthesis by a chemical method and characterization of CaZrO3 powders: Potential application as humidity sensors

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Implementação da metodologia lean manufacturing em uma linha de produção por meio de certificação interna

To the companies maintain competitive in the market, they need continuous improvement in quality and productivity. This continuous improvement can be achieved through lean manufacturing tools. The idea of lean manufacturing is to map the flow to identify the processes that don’t add value in the final product, according the customer specification, in others words is eliminate or reduce the waste on the production flow. However the implementation of lean manufacturing is not so simple and involves the resistance of the employees, lack of training and the lack of knowledge to make the implementation. The objective of this study is determinate the good practices and difficulties found by a multinational company in the field of healthy that aims implementing the Lean Manufaturing through an internal certification. The methodology used to approach the problem is a case of study that analyzes the information introduced through discussion made by a semi structured interview. The case study describes the steps to get the certification, involving the concepts of 5S, balancing, standardization and routine management. The literature and the study case showed that the good practices, such as productivity increases, safety level increases and the machine stability were accomplished, but the majority difficulties was found in cultural factors and planning. Some recommendations were proposed to the others companies, such as the elaboration of a qualification matrix and the review of the activities chronogram during the implementation. The way that the company found to implement Lean Manufacturing concepts was a creative method to show to everybody the objective and the target to be accomplished and is one way to recognize the effort through the certification

Very Intense Distinct Blue and Red Photoluminescence Emission in MgTiO 3 Thin Films Prepared by the Polymeric Precursor Method: An Experimental and Theoretical Approach

MgTiO3 (MTO) thin films were prepared by the polymeric precursor method with posterior spin-coating deposition. The films were deposited on Pt(111)/Ti/SiO2/Si(100) substrates and heat treated at 350 °C for 2 h and then heat treated at 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650 and 700 °C for 2 h. The degree of structural order−disorder, optical properties, and morphology of the MTO thin films were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), micro-Raman spectroscopy (MR), ultraviolet− visible (UV−vis) absorption spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL) measurements, and field-emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FEG-SEM) to investigate the morphology. XRD revealed that an increase in the annealing temperature resulted in a structural organization of MTO thin films. First-principles quantum mechanical calculations based on density functional theory (B3LYP level) were employed to study the electronic structure of ordered and disordered asymmetric models. The electronic properties were analyzed, and the relevance of the present theoretical and experimental results was discussed in the light of PL behavior. The presence of localized electronic levels and a charge gradient in the band gap due to a break in the symmetry are responsible for the PL in disordered MTO lattice.

TiO2/CuO films obtained by citrate precursor method for photocatalytic application

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