Image deconvolution using a Gaussian scale mixtures model to approximate the wavelet sparseness constraint

This paper proposes to use an extended Gaussian Scale Mixtures (GSM) model instead of the conventional ℓ1 norm to approximate the sparseness constraint in the wavelet domain. We combine this new constraint with subband-dependent minimization to formulate an iterative algorithm on two shift-invariant wavelet transforms, the Shannon wavelet transform and dual-tree complex wavelet transform (DTCWT). This extented GSM model introduces spatially varying information into the deconvolution process and thus enables the algorithm to achieve better results with fewer iterations in our experiments. ©2009 IEEE.

A moeda como um discurso : uma análise das representações de Otávio, Cleópatra e Marco Antônio

Abstract: The present article discusses about the representation of Octavius, Mark Antony and Cleopatra in three coins, to reflect about how the ancient mintage contributed for these personages could shape their images to the populus romanus in general.

Using wavelet transform to study the Lipschitz local singular exponent in wall turbulence

In this paper, wavelet,transform is introduced to study the Lipschitz local singular exponent for characterising the local singularity behavior of fluctuating velocity in wall turbulence. I, is found that the local singular exponent is negative when the ejections and sweeps of coherent structures occur in a turbulent boundary layer.

A Lei de Proteção de Cultivares : análise de sua formulação e conteúdo

Registra e analisa o processo de elaboração da Lei 9.456, de 25 de abril de 1997, que trata da proteção de cultivares, enfocando a tramitação dos projetos de lei, as polêmicas em torno do tema, os atores em ação e os argumentos técnicos, políticos e ideológicos debatidos. Analisa também as principais disposições da lei e sua interligação com o agronegócio brasileiro.