Articles techniques et présentations

In this paper an Electromagnetic Solenoid Actuator (EMVA) consisting of an upper and lower electromagnet, a linear moving armature and two preloaded springs is considered as a potential approach in Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) systems for internal combustion engines. The analysis of ... En savoir plus

While prosthetic joints can improve people’s quality of life, there is an unmet need for the treatment of post-surgery infections. A novel technology has been developed that can treat these infections with electromagnetic heating. A series of anatomical models of knees with implants ... En savoir plus

This work addresses the critical challenge of accurately determining the inner states of three-phase electric smelting furnaces, commonly used in ferro-alloy and silicon production. Gaining insights into these internal states is crucial for optimizing furnace performance, energy ... En savoir plus

As semiconductor devices continue to shrink and incorporate complex 3D architectures, conventional optical metrology faces limitations in resolving features smaller than the optical wavelength or those hidden beneath opaque layers. Ultrafast photoacoustic spectroscopy provides a ... En savoir plus

The application of an oscillating magnetic field on the high-power full-penetration laser beam welding process of a 20 mm thick stainless steel plate was numerically and experimentally investigated. In the simulations, three-dimensional heat transfer and fluid dynamics as well as ... En savoir plus

The electromagnetic study for the design of microwave ovens requires knowledge of the electric permittivities of the materials within the chamber. In some cases, data can be easily obtained from the literature, as with Teflon, Mica, and borosilicate glass. However, for more advanced ... En savoir plus

In recent years, the optimization of high-temperature superconductors (HTS) has shown promising potential for developing advanced cable layouts aimed at the realization of practical fusion reactors. Despite their excellent performance in terms of electromagnetic and mechanical stability, ... En savoir plus

Magnetized target fusion (MTF) is a promising approach to achieve fusion conditions that relies on the heating of a magnetized plasma by the rapid compression of a magnetic flux conserver. The compression timescale must be significantly shorter than the plasma’s thermal confinement time, ... En savoir plus

Accurately determining the effective dielectric properties (complex permittivity and permeability) of granular mixtures is essential for optimizing microwave-based processes, including materials synthesis and catalytic reactions. Conventional mixing laws often fail to capture the complex ... En savoir plus

This research introduces an electro-optic modulator based on a Metal-Semiconductor (M-S) junction, aimed at advancing functional plasmonic circuits through active control of surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) at the interfaces of M-S devices. To evaluate the device's performance, we ... En savoir plus