The dependence of f0(980) production on the final-state charged-particle multiplicity is reported for proton–proton (pp) collisions at the centre-of-mass energy, s= 13 TeV. The production of f0(980) is measured with the ALICE detector via the f0(980)?p+p- decay channel in a midrapidity region of |y|< 0.5. The evolution of the integrated yields and mean transverse momentum of f0(980) as a function of charged-particle multiplicity measured in pp at s= 13 TeV follows the trends observed in pp at...

The rapid progress in fundamental technologies has sparked significant interest in multifunctional electronic gadgets with flexible and wearable capabilities, driving intense research into high-performance multifunctional devices. Here, a 2-fold approach is employed to design a multifunctional Ti3C2 MXene-doped methyl viologen (MV) and Prussian blue (PB)-based electrochromic energy storage device (Ti3C2-ECESD). First, role-specific components have been identified to achieve targeted functiona...

Dual-atom catalysts (DACs) have emerged as a new frontier in heterogeneous catalysis, offering improved stability and superior performance in key electrocatalytic reactions. However, identifying optimal multimetallic DACs combination for a multistep reaction is challenging due to the vast chemical space. Herein, we develop a machine learning (ML) framework to expedite the screening of DACs, which consist of a heterometallic dimer embedded in the surface layer of a metal host, for improved oxy...

This study evaluates the bearing capacity and liquefaction hazards in the sedimentary deposits of the Srinagar Metropolitan Region (SMR) through two novel indices: the Bearing Capacity Hazard Index (BCHI) and the Liquefaction Hazard Index (LHI). The study area is located in the Kashmir Valley, having sedimentary deposits of alluvial floodplains and Karewa highlands, which exhibit significant geotechnical variability due to their distinct depositional environments. BCHI integrates static beari...

Tobacco smoke contains a complex array of genotoxic carcinogens that form structurally diverse DNA adducts, driving mutagenesis and carcinogenesis. Among these, certain adducts exist as regioisomers, differing in the specific site of covalent attachment on the nucleobase, which in turn alters their structural and electronic properties. Detecting these adducts remains challenging due to subtle structural variations. To overcome the limitations of conventional protein-based nanopores, we develo...

This study presents the design, static analysis, and manufacturing of a Rolling Capsule-type Miniature Robot (RCMR) for inspecting pipelines with inner diameters as small as 30 mm. The research addresses the challenges of miniaturization in robotics by developing a compact and efficient solution for traversing small ducts. The design process is carried out using Fusion 360, followed by a feasibility check through static analysis in FEASTSMT. The RCMR is constructed from a modular set of compo...

The demand for precision components having micro-scale features and nanometric surface finish is ever-increasing in optical instruments, semiconductor industries, and biomedical analysis. Materials such as glass, silicon, and other advanced ceramics are often preferred in such applications. However, shaping or machining the aforesaid materials is difficult due to their brittle nature and tendency to form cracks. Microgrinding is a process with high capability for the fabrication and finishing...

In this letter, the first measurement of the femtoscopic correlation of protons and Σ+ hyperons is presented and used to study the p–Σ+ interaction. The measurement is performed with the ALICE detector in high-multiplicity triggered pp collisions at s=13 TeV. The Σ+ hyperons are reconstructed using a missing-mass approach in the decay channel to p+π0 with π0→γγ, while both Σ+ and protons are identified using a machine learning approach. These techniques result in a high reconstruction efficie...

This work demonstrates the feasibility of thermionic injection-based program and erase operations for enabling a low-voltage, high-speed capacitorless dynamic random access memory (DRAM) via a dual-doped (DD) source/drain (S/D) transistor. The proposed capacitorless DRAM achieves a low latency (<0.5 ns), low energy consumption (~1.4 fJ), excellent retention (~200 ms at 85 °C) at a logic-compatible supply voltage of ±0.6 V while maintaining functionality at elevated temperatures (~5 ms at 125 ...

This paper investigates rarefied gas flows in a lid-driven square cavity using the method of fundamental solutions (MFS). Unlike traditional techniques requiring extensive computational resources and meshing for simulating rarefied gas flows in complex geometries, the MFS bypasses the need for mesh generation and offers a promising alternative. This research focuses on rarefied gas flows confined within an isothermal square cavity with single-sided and two-sided lid-driven configurations. The...

We present a CMOS-compatible multilevel nanophotonic resistive switching device based on Ag-ITO-SiO2 structure on silicon emphasizing high storage density. The device exhibits stable multiple optical states, high-extinction ratio of 32 dB and high retention making ideal for in-memory computing and diverse applications in photonic systems. © 2025 IEEE.