New Trends in Energy Harvesting from Earth Long-Wave Infrared Emission by Luciano Mescia, Alessandro Massaro

“…Moreover, some design guidelines for isolated antenna, rectifying diode, and antenna coupled to rectifying diode are exploited.…”
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Efficient parameter extraction in PV solar modules with the diligent crow search algorithm by Mostafa Jabari, Morteza Azimi Nasab, Mohammad Zand, Lilia Tightiz, Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban, Juan C. Vasquez Q

“…To evaluate the proposed algorithm, we tested it on various solar cell models, including one-diode, two-diode, and three-diode configurations, as well as several widely used solar panels such as SM55, KC200GT, and SW255. …”
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Multijunction solar cell parameter estimation based on metaheuristic algorithms by Marwa M. Elzalabani, Doaa M. Atia, Aref Y. Eliwa, Belal A. Abou Zalam, Mahmoud S. AbouOmar

“…Several mathematical models exist for MJSC parameter estimation— Single Diode Model (SDM), Double Diode Model (DDM), and Triple Diode Model (TDM)—each offering a trade-off between complexity and accuracy, improved efficiency, and reliable operation. …”
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Pinched hysteresis loops in non‐linear resonators by Ahmed S. Elwakil, Mohammed E. Fouda, Sohaib Majzoub, Ahmed G. Radwan

“…Abstract This study shows that pinched hysteresis can be observed in simple non‐linear resonance circuits containing a single diode that behaves as a voltage‐controlled switch. …”
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Effect of Varying Illumination and Temperature on Steady-State and Dynamic Parameters of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using AC Impedance Modeling by Brijesh Tripathi, Pankaj Yadav, Manoj Kumar

“…The saturation current of rectifying diode and saturation current of recombination diode are responsible for the transfer recombination losses and have major influence on the overall conversion efficiency.…”
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Effect of Interlayer Stress on U Bends and Water Droplet Bends by Qiujun Wang, Weiwei Su, Wenxin Zhang, Zeyu Zhang, Bo Wang, Di Zhang, Fang Zhang

“…The interlayer stress (IS) analysis of the flexible active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) panel is critical for decreasing the stress concentration and reducing the risk of overall screen failure. …”
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Study on a Novel High-Efficiency Bridgeless PFC Converter by Cao Taiqiang, Chen Zhangyong, Wang Jun, Sun Zhang, Luo Qian, Zhang Fei

“…With this converter, the diode rectifier bridge of traditional AC-DC converter is eliminated, and zero-current switching of fast recovery diode is achieved. …”
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A Passive Harmonic Tag for Humidity Sensing by Antonio Lazaro, Ramon Villarino, David Girbau

“…One of the outputs is connected to a frequency doubler, which consists of a Schottky diode with its output connected to a patch tuned at twice the input frequency. …”
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Photobiomodulation preconditioning for oral mucositis prevention and quality of life improvement in chemotherapy patients: a randomized clinical trial by Marwa Khalil, Omar Hamadah, Maher Saifo

“…Group 2 received basic oral care instructions plus photobiomodulation using an intraoral 650 nm diode laser. Group 3 received basic oral care instructions plus photobiomodulation using a 650 nm diode laser intraorally and a 980 nm diode laser extraorally. …”
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Reconfigurable Ultra-Miniaturized MIMO Antenna for Tissue-Independent Communication in Injectable Medical Implants by L. Harlan, M. Susila, Sachin Kumar, Hyun Chul Choi, Kang Wook Kim

“…The antenna design achieves miniaturization using meandered lines and shorting pins, while reconfigurability is obtained by adjusting the meandered length with an ON-OFF switch (diode). When the diode is ON, the antenna’s meandered length is increased, thereby extending its effective length and enabling resonance in the 2.42–2.48 GHz range for fat tissues. …”
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Properties of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin Films and Solar Cells Deposited by Hybrid Process by S. Marsillac, H. Khatri, K. Aryal, R.W. Collins

“…The solar cells were then characterized by current-voltage and quantum efficiency measurements. An analysis of the diode parameters indicates that the cells are mostly limited by a low fill factor, associated mostly with a high diode quality factor (𝐴−1.8) and high series resistance (𝑅𝑠∼1.1 Ω-cm2) .…”
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Performance Driven Six-Port Receiver and Its Advantages over Low-IF Receiver Architecture by Abul Hasan, Mohamed Helaoui

“…The main component limiting the performance of a SPR is the diode detector. A faster and a better diode detector will alleviate some of the problems highlighted in this paper. …”
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A Population Classification Evolution Algorithm for the Parameter Extraction of Solar Cell Models by Yiqun Zhang, Peijie Lin, Zhicong Chen, Shuying Cheng

“…Then, PCE is applied to extract the parameters for solar cell models, that is, the single diode and the double diode. The experimental analyses demonstrate that the proposed PCE is superior when comparing it with other optimization algorithms for parameter identification. …”
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A novel pulse multiplication circuit for reducing harmonic distortion of 12 pulse rectifiers in aircraft electrical power systems by Rohollah Abdollahi, Ahmad Salemnia, Morteza Abdolhosseini

“…The proposed rectifier includes a phase‐shifting autotransformer based on a polygon connection, two 6‐pulse diode bridge rectifiers (DBRs), and a PMC. The novel PMC consists of two TIPRs (TIPR1 and TIPR2), an auxiliary single‐phase diode bridge (including four diodes D1 to D4), and two auxiliary diodes D21 and D22, which are connected directly to the output terminal of the DBRs (DBR1 and DBR2). …”
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A handheld fiber-optic tissue sensing device for spine surgery. by Merle S Losch, Benjamin E Visser, Jenny Dankelman, Benno H W Hendriks

“…Our prototype employs laser diodes at two distinct wavelengths for tissue illumination, eliminating the need for a spectrometer and enabling direct light collection with a photodiode. …”
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Design and Construction of Operator-Alcohol Detection Interlock System with Automatic Machine Shutdown and Alarm. by Akampurira, Chrisbus

“…The system's outputs include a Liquid Crystal Display, Light light-emitting diode, a Direct Current Motor, and a Buzzer. The objective of this project is to design a prototype circuit that prevents machine operators from working under the influence of alcohol reducing the number of fatalities caused by them while working. …”
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Ekstraksi Benda Asing Lampu Led di Bronkus dengan Bronkoskop Kaku by Fachzi Fitri, Tuti Nelvia

“…Dilaporkan satu kasus aspirasi lampu LED (Light Emitting Diode) di bronkus utama kanan pada anak perempuan berumur 5 tahun, yang dua kali gagal dikeluarkan dengan bronkoskop fleksibel dan berhasil dikeluarkan dengan menggunakan bronkoskop kaku tanpa komplikasi.…”
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CONTINUOUS-WAVE MICROCHIP LASER GENERATION OF Tm:KLu(WO4)2 AND Tm:KY(WO4)2 CRYSTALS by O. P. Dernovich, S. V. Kurilchik, N. V. Gusakova, N. V. Kuleshov

“…Diode-pumped solid-state lasers are attractive for a variety of practical applications in many fields of human activity due to their high efficiency, compactness, and long durability. …”
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High Efficiency Class-F Rectifier Based on Harmonic-Controlled Voltage Doubler With Extended Input Power and Frequency Range by Jaemin Shin, Juntaek Oh

“…In this design, the proposed HCVD comprises a voltage doubler and T-shaped harmonic control network (HCN) connected to each diode of the voltage doubler. The T-shaped HCN can independently manipulate the 2nd and 3rd harmonics of the voltage and current across each diode, thus achieving high efficiency even at low input power compared to the input power with maximum efficiency. …”
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Comparative Study of Fluence Distribution and Point Dose Using Arc-check and Delta4 Phantoms by Sandeep Singh, Manindra Bhushan, Benoy Kumar Singh, Anuj Kumar, Dipesh, Abhay Kumar Singh, Munish Gairola, Vikram

“…The ArcCHECK (Sun-Nuclear) has 1386 diodes placed in a cylindrical configuration. The minimal resolution for this was 7 mm. …”
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