OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF BLUE PHOSPHORENE CONSIDERING MANY-BODY EFFECTS

Juan Jose Nava (2023, [Tesis de maestría])

"The electronic band structure of blue phosphorene was obtained by using Density Functional Theory within the Generalized Gradient Approximation. It is observed, based on its band structure, that blue phosphorene shows a semiconducting nature, with an indirect band gap. The energy corrections to the bands were calculated in a specific set of k points within the irreducible Brillouin zone by employing the GW approximation and the complete quasiparticle band structure was determined by using maximally-localized Wannier functions. The excitonic spectrum is obtained and compared with both the independent-particle and GW optical response."

DFT Primeros principios BSE GW Función dieléctrica CIENCIAS FÍSICO MATEMÁTICAS Y CIENCIAS DE LA TIERRA FÍSICA ÓPTICA ÓPTICA

GENERATION OF LG VECTOR MODES WITH ULTRAHIGH STABILITY BASED ON COMPLEX AMPLITUDE MODULATION IN AN ON-AXIS CONFIGURATION

Gloria Elizabth Rodríguez García (2023, [Tesis de maestría])

"This thesis presents a novel technique for generating vector beams using complex amplitude modulation (CAM) in an on-axis configuration. The holograms used to generate the beams were created using the Mathlab software and displayed on a reflective spatial light modulator (SLM). The main goal of this research was to address both the purity and stability of the beams during generation and propagation, introducing a quantitative approach to assess their stability. As a proof-of-concept, Laguerre-Gaussian vector beams have been generated and characterized using Stokes polarimetry with the proposed experimental set up."

Structured light Laguerre-Gauss vector beams Stokes polarimetry Beam generation Spatial light modulators CIENCIAS FÍSICO MATEMÁTICAS Y CIENCIAS DE LA TIERRA FÍSICA ÓPTICA OPTICA FÍSICA OPTICA FÍSICA

Estudios de la reflectancia especular y difusa en el esparcimiento de luz por superficies aleatorias metálicas rugosas

Study of the specular and diffuse reflectance in the scattering of light from random rough metallic surfaces

Alma Georgina Navarrete Alcalá (2003, [Tesis de doctorado])

En este trabajo de tesis se presentan resultados experimentales de la reflectividad y de la distribución angular de la parte incoherente del coeficiente diferencial de reflexión en el esparcimiento de luz por superficies rugosas aleatorias uni y bidimensionales. Las mediciones fueron hechas para las polarizaciones s y p. Las muestras fueron fabricadas en fotorresina y metalizadas con oro. Los perfiles de las superficies constituyen una buena aproximación a procesos aleatorios gaussianos con funciones de correlación gaussianas. Para incluir casos en los que el detalle lateral de la rugosidad de la superficie es menor o comparable a la longitud de onda de la luz, las mediciones fueron hechas en el infrarrojo a las longitudes de onda 5.5 y 10.6 um. Asimismo, se utilizaron superficies rugosas con desviaciones estándar de alturas de una pequeña fracción de la longitud de onda. La parte coherente del coeficiente diferencial de reflexión (reflectividad) es comparada con resultados de tres teorías perturbativas (de amplitudes pequeñas, de fase y de autoenergía) y con resultados basados en la aproximación de Kirchhoff. Además, para las superficies unidimensionales se hace también la comparación con similitudes numéricas rigurosas del problema. Para la parte incoherente se hace la comparación de los resultados experimentales con resultados basados en la aproximación de Kirchhoff y con las teorías perturbativas de amplitudes pequeñas y de fase. Al igual que para la parte coherente, para las superficies unidimensaionales se hace la comparación con simulaciones numéricas rigurosas del problema.

Luz - Esparcimiento, Polarización CIENCIAS FÍSICO MATEMÁTICAS Y CIENCIAS DE LA TIERRA FÍSICA ÓPTICA OPTICA FÍSICA OPTICA FÍSICA

THEORETICAL STUDY OF MULTIPARTITE QUANTUM CORRELATIONS IN A NON-LINEAR SYSTEM

Héctor Rodríguez-Nava (2023, [Tesis de maestría])

"Se estudió teóricamente un Hamiltoniano que describe dos procesos paramétricos en un cristal no-lineal que, bajo condiciones geométricas específicas, generan correlaciones cuánticas no locales en cuatro modos de luz en las cantidades llamadas cuadraturas del campo. Se utilizaron dos metodologías para este estudio: métodos de espacio fase y ecuaciones de evolución de Heisenberg. Ambas técnicas generaron sistemas de ecuaciones diferenciales que describen el comportamiento dinámico de los operadores de creación y aniquilación de los cuatro modos de luz. Estos valores se utilizaron para certificar las correlaciones cuánticas por medio de testigos de enredamiento y steering."

Fotónica Óptica cuántica Enredamiento Correlaciones cuánticas Métodos de espacio fase Ecuaciones diferenciales estocásticas Steering CIENCIAS FÍSICO MATEMÁTICAS Y CIENCIAS DE LA TIERRA FÍSICA ÓPTICA ÓPTICA

Using homosoils for quantitative extrapolation of soil mapping models

Andree Nenkam Alexandre Wadoux Budiman Minasny Alex McBratney Pierre C. Sibiry Traore Gatien Falconnier Anthony Whitbread (2022, [Artículo])

Cubist Digital Soil Mapping Model-Based Validation Soil Spatial Variation Soil-Forming Factors CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA LAND USE ORGANIC CARBON SOIL SURVEYS SPATIAL VARIATIONS

DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF SPECIAL PHOTONIC CRYSTAL FIBERS WITH HIGH COUPLING OF THE FUNDAMENTAL MODE TO LEAKY MODES FOR REFRACTIVE INDEX

Johan Sebastian Buriticá Bolaños (2023, [Tesis de maestría])

"This work explores the possibility of implementing a detection mechanism in optical fibers called “Lossy Mode Resonance” (LMR), which has begun to grow in popularity because, compared to other similar detection mechanisms in the area of optical fibers, has high flexibility with respect to its implementation."

Crystal Fiber sensor Leaky modes LMR CIENCIAS FÍSICO MATEMÁTICAS Y CIENCIAS DE LA TIERRA FÍSICA ÓPTICA FIBRAS ÓPTICAS FIBRAS ÓPTICAS

GENERAL STUDY OF CLASSICAL AND NONCLASSICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF TWO PHOTON ABSORPTION PROCESS IN ORGANIC MOLECULES

Freiman Estiven Triana Arango (2023, [Tesis de doctorado])

"Two-photon absorption (TPA), a nonlinear optical phenomenon, is gaining attention for applications like laser scanning, microscopy, and therapy. Recent research explores entangled two photon absorption (ETPA) using correlated photons but faces debates regarding its magnitude and detection. This study introduces a novel method using changes in Hong-Ou-Mandel (HOM) interferogram visibility to probe ETPA's presence. It employs Rhodamine B dye and entangled photons at around 800nm to investigate conditions conducive to observing ETPA-induced changes. This innovative approach distinguishes genuine ETPA signals from linear optical losses often masquerading as ETPA effects, addressing a significant field challenge."

Two-photon absorption Entangled two-photon absorption Hong-Ou-Mandel HOM dip visibility Joint Spectral Intensity Entangled photons CIENCIAS FÍSICO MATEMÁTICAS Y CIENCIAS DE LA TIERRA FÍSICA ÓPTICA OPTICA NO LINEAL OPTICA NO LINEAL

Distance learning for farmers: Experience during the pandemic

Andrea Gardeazabal (2023, [Documento de trabajo])

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic's disruption of farmer training—a crucial component for enhancing the resilience and livelihoods of smallholder farmers—CIMMYT innovated educational solutions to sustain capacity building in agri-food systems. Addressing the challenges of limited mobile device access, poor internet connectivity, and digital illiteracy, CIMMYT implemented two pilot projects in Mexico. These projects facilitated distance learning for adult farmers in rural areas, employing both internet-based and non-internet methods. The non-internet approach utilized traditional media like print, while the internet-based approach leveraged WhatsApp for educational content delivery. Building on these experiences, CIMMYT expanded its offerings by creating micro -courses delivered through WhatsApp, hosted on the Co-LAB's new Learning Network platform, specifically targeting farmers. This paper delves into the various strategies, methods, and techniques adopted, documenting the learning outcomes, results, and key conclusions drawn from these innovative training initiatives.

Distance Learning Digital Inclusion Innovative Training CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA DISTANCE EDUCATION CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT METHODS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Interfaces hápticas para identificar marcadores digitales del Trastorno del Espectro Autista

Haptic interfaces to identify digital markers of Autism Spectrum Disorder

GLORIA IVONNE MONARCA PINTLE (2023, [Tesis de doctorado])

El uso de herramientas de cribado durante la infancia es de suma importancia para identificar a niños que pueden Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA); sin embargo, las pruebas que existen en la actualidad se basan en cuestionarios y observaciones contestadas por los padres por lo que el resultado puede ser subjetivo. Además, la mayoría de las pruebas de cribado se enfocan en el área social y de comunicación, dejando a un lado las características sensoriales, un área donde los padres notan las primeras señales de un desarrollo atípico. En los últimos años, ha crecido el interés por identificar marcadores digitales del TEA que puedan apoyar el cribado de dicho trastorno, usando tecnología que pueda ser usada en cualquier lugar y momento para agilizar el proceso de cribado. Hasta el momento, la investigación en torno a marcadores digitales del TEA relacionados con el procesamiento táctil, ha sido poco explorada debido a que la investigación se ha centrado en explorar otros comportamientos, como la atención visual, movimientos motores, y voz. El crecimiento de las interfaces hápticas abre la posibilidad de explorar el procesamiento táctil e identificar marcadores digitales del TEA. En esta tesis exploramos si las interfaces hápticas pueden ser usadas para promover y recolectar interacciones táctiles que revelen marcadores digitales del TEA. Para tener un mejor entendimiento de las interfaces hápticas, en este trabajo de tesis exploramos dos interfaces hápticas. Una interfaz háptica pasiva llamada BendableSound, la cual cuenta con una retroalimentación por textura y espacio; y una interfaz háptica activa llamada Feel and Touch, la cual es un juego móvil que utiliza patrones vibrotactiles para retroalimentar las interacciones de los niños. Los resultados muestran que las interfaces hápticas tienen la capacidad recolectar interacciones táctiles y revelar marcadores digitales que pueden estar asociados al TEA. En el caso pasivo, participaron 37 niños neurotípicos (NT) y 22 niños con TEA quienes interactuar con BendableSound; los resultados muestran que existen diferencias entre los niños NT y TEA en cuanto al ancho de las interacciones táctiles, la fuerza que aplican y el tiempo que utilizan para realizar interacciones táctiles. En el caso activo, participaron 36 niños NT y 19 niños con TEA quienes interactuaron con Feel and Touch; los resultados muestran que existen diferencias entre los niños NT y TEA en cuanto a la ...

The use of screening tools during infancy is crucial to identify children who are likely to have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); however, the current screening tests are based on questionnaires and observations that parents answer bases on their observations; however, the results might be subjective. In addition, most screening tests focus on the assessment of social and communication skills, disregard sensory skills, an area where parents often notice the first signals of ASD. In recent years, there has been growing interest in identifying digital markers of ASD that can support screening, particularly those that that can be used at any time and any place to speed up the screening process. So far, research on digital markers of ASD related to tactile processing has been little explored due to the lack of tools to assess it. The growth of haptic interfaces opens the possibility to explore tactile processing and identify digital markers of ASD. In this thesis, we propose to investigate the use of haptic interfaces to promote and collect tactile interactions that can reveal digital markers of ASD. To have a better understanding of haptic interfaces, in this thesis work we explore two types of haptic interface. A passive haptic interface called BendableSound, which features texture and spatial feedback; and an active haptic interface called Feel and Touch, which is a mobile game that uses vibrotactile patterns to provide feedback on children’s interactions. The results show that haptic interfaces have the potential to collect touch interactions and reveal digital markers that may be associated with ASD. In the first case, 37 neurotypical (NT) children and 22 children with ASD participated and interacted with BendableSound; the results show that there are differences between NT and ASD children in the width of tactile interactions, the force they apply, and the time they use to perform tactile interactions. In the second case, 36 NT children and 19 children with ASD participated and interacted with Feel and Touch; the results show that there are differences between NT and ASD children in terms of the tilt they produce on the mobile when performing tactile interactions, the total acceleration they produce, and the closeness to the center of the screen of their tactile interactions. The results of this thesis indicate that haptic interfaces have the ability to gather touch interactions and uncover digital markers associated with ASD. The findings of this ...

autismo, cribado, marcadores digitales, interfaces hápticas, aprendizaje automático autism, screnning, digital markers, haptic interfaces, machine learning INGENIERÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA CIENCIAS TECNOLÓGICAS TECNOLOGÍA DE LOS ORDENADORES ORDENADORES DIGITALES ORDENADORES DIGITALES

Maize crop coefficient estimation based on spectral vegetation indices and vegetation cover fraction derived from UAV-based multispectral images

MARIANA DE JESUS MARCIAL PABLO RONALD ERNESTO ONTIVEROS CAPURATA WALDO OJEDA BUSTAMANTE (2021, [Artículo])

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11040668

Remote sensing-based crop monitoring has evolved unprecedentedly to supply multispectral imagery with high spatial-temporal resolution for the assessment of crop evapotranspiration (ETc). Several methodologies have shown a high correlation between the Vegetation Indices (VIs) and the crop coefficient (Kc). This work analyzes the estimation of the crop coefficient (Kc) as a spectral function of the product of two variables: VIs and green vegetation cover fraction (fv). Multispectral images from experimental maize plots were classified to separate pixels into three classes (vegetation, shade, and soil) using the OBIA (Object Based Image Analysis) approach. Only vegetation pixels were used to estimate the VIs and fv variables. The spectral Kcfv:VI models were compared with Kc based on Cumulative Growing Degree Days (CGDD) (Kc-cGDD). The maximum average values of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), WDRVI, and EVI2 indices during the growing season were 0.77, 0.21, and 1.63, respectively. The results showed that the spectral Kcfv:VI model showed a strong linear correlation with Kc-cGDD (R2 > 0.80). The model precision increases with plant densities, and the Kcfv:NDVI with 80,000 plants/ha had the best fitting performance (R2 = 0.94 and RMSE = 0.055). The results indicate that the use of spectral models to estimate Kc based on high spatial and temporal resolution UAV-images, using only green pixels to compute VI and fv crop variables, offers a powerful and simple tool for ETc assessment to support irrigation scheduling in agricultural areas.

Grado de crecimiento diario Gestión del riego Percepción remota Análisis de imágenes basado en objetos CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA