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In this paper we address the problem of blind recovery of multiple OFDM data streams in a Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) system. We propose an equalization algorithm which is based on a combined criterion designed to cancel both intersymbol interference (ISI) and co-channel interference (CCI). ISI is minimized by using a modified Vector Constant Modulus criterion while CCI is minimized by a decorrelation criterion. We establish conditions
Read moreIn this paper we introduce a Riemannian algorithm for minimizing (or maximizing) a real-valued function {mathcal J} of complex-valued matrix argument {mathbf W} under the constraint that {mathbf W} is an n×n unitary matrix. This type of constrained optimization problem arises in many array and multi-channel signal processing applications. We propose a conjugate gradient (CG) algorithm on the Lie group of unitary matrices $U(n)$. The algorithm fully
Read moreIn many engineering applications we deal with constrained optimization problems with respect to complex-valued matrices. This paper proposes a Riemannian geometry approach for optimization of a real-valued cost function {mathcal J} of complex-valued matrix argument {mathbf W}, under the constraint that {mathbf W} is an $n times n$ unitary matrix. We derive steepest descent (SD) algorithms on the Lie group of unitary matrices $U(n)$. The proposed
Read moreOver the last half century, while the total sediment load of the Danube dramatically decreased due to dam construction on tributaries and its main stem, a grand experiment was inadvertently run in the Danube delta: the construction of a dense network of canals, which almost tripled the water discharge toward the interior of the delta plain. We use core-based and chart-based sedimentation rates and patterns to explore the delta transition from the
Read moreTo evaluate whether serum GH and IGF1 levels achieved after 3 months treatment with somatostatin analogues (SSA) are concordant with the efficacy of SSA after longer treatment with the same dose. Patients and methods: From 71 patients with acromegaly treated with SSA in our clinic, in 38 of them (28 women, 10 men, aged 22–62 years) data on serum GH and IGF1 were available at baseline, after 3 months and at the last evaluation on the same SSA dose.
Read moreA long term follow – up of thyrotoxic patients treated surgically is required not only for early detection of hypothyroid patients with poor compliance with treatment, but also for revealing late postoperative hyperthyroidism. Regarding the prevalence of postoperative hyperthyroidism, two previous studies found that 16% relapsed after 20 years (Kalk WJ, 1978) and 19% of post – thyroidectomy thyrotoxicosis occurred 20 -50 years after surgical
Read moreTreatment with hormone analogues can challenge the precise measurement by interference with the routinely used immunoassays systems, related to the presence of autoantibodies in the serum, interference with associated therapy or the presence of altered forms of the hormone, with modified biological activity and/or immunoreactivity. In patients with acromegaly treated with the hGH antagonist Pegvisomant (PEG) (Somavert®), most of the assays are deeply
Read moreLast years, authors developed a four parameters arc model before current zero, considering a linear dependency of the cooling power and of arc time constant on the module of arc current. The model was in enough good agreement with the synthetic test data records during the last 8-10 microseconds before current zero, obtained in Praha HPL and the new introduced parameters of switching devices was determined to fit better the experimental data. To
Read moreThe diffusion of suddenly occurring local high temperature in homogeneous half-infinite space is studied in the cases of one, two and threedimensional half space. Comparison of the three cases is made. Applications of theoretically analyzed models are suggested. Errors induced by assumptions are evaluated.
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