R. Li

Publication List Details

Period

1989 - 2009

Number

89

Co-Authors

Exploration of Victoria Crater by the Mars Rover Opportunity (2009)

Squyres, S. W., Knoll, A. H., Arvidson, R. E., Ashley, J. W., Calvin, W. M., ...

The Mars rover Opportunity has explored Victoria crater, a ~750-meter eroded impact crater formed in sulfate-rich sedimentary rocks. Impact-related stratigraphy is preserved in the crater walls, and...

Parsimonious language models for a terabyte of text (2009)

Hiemstra, D., Kamps, J., Kaptein, R., Li, R.

The aims of this paper are twofold. Our first aim is to compare results of the earlier Terabyte tracks to the Million Query track. We submitted a number of runs using different document...

Using parsimonious language models on web data (2009)

Kaptein, R., LI, R., Hiemstra, D., Kamps, J.

In this paper we explore the use of parsimonious language models for web retrieval. These models are smaller thus more efficient than the standard language models and are therefore well suited for...

Experiments with positive, negative and topical relevance feedback (2009)

Kaptein, R., Kamps, J., LI, R., Hiemstra, D.

This document contains a description of experiments for the 2008 Relevance Feedback track. We experiment with different amounts of feedback, including negative relevance feedback. Feedback is...

Exploring topic-based language models for effective web information retrieval (2009)

LI, R., Kaptein, R., Hiemstra, D., Kamps, J.

The main obstacle for providing focused search is the relative opaqueness of search request—searchers tend to express their complex information needs in only a couple of keywords. Our overall aim...

Evidence of mineral dust altering cloud microphysics and precipitation (2009)

R. Li, B. Lin, E. Joseph, S. Wang, Y. Hu, ...

Multi-platform and multi-sensor observations are employed to investigate the impact of mineral dust on cloud microphysical and precipitation processes in mesoscale convective systems. For a given...

Spirit Mars Rover Mission to the Columbia Hills, Gusev Crater: Mission overview and selected results from the Cumberland Ridge to Home Plate (2008)

Arvidson, R. E., Ruffins, S. W., Morris, R. V., Ming, D. W., Crumpler, L. S., Yen, A. S., ...

This paper summarizes the Spirit rover operations in the Columbia Hills of Gusev Crater from sols 513 to 1476 and provides an overview of selected findings that focus on synergistic use of the Athena...

High fidelity universal set of quantum gates using non-adiabatic rapid passage (2008)

Li, R., Hoover, M., Gaitan, F.

Numerical simulation results are presented which suggest that a class of non-adiabatic rapid passage sweeps first realized experimentally in 1991 should be capable of implementing a universal set of...

Analysis of MEMS and Embedded Components in Multilayer Packages using FDTD/MRTD for System-on-Package Applications (2008)

M. Tentzeris, N. Bushyager, R. Li, K. Lim, M. Davis, S. Pinel, ...

Abstract The FDTD and MRTD full-wave numerical techniques are applied to the modeling and analysis of embedded components, such as MEMS and integrated antennas, in multilayer packages. Preliminary...

Advanced System-on-Package (SOP) Multilayer Architectures for RF/Wireless Systems up to Millimeter-Wave Frequency Bands (2008)

J. Lee, K. Lim, S. Pinel, G. Dejean, R. Li, C-h. Lee, ...

This paper reviews the development of advanced System-on-Package (SOP) architectures for the compact and low cost wireless RF wireless systems. A compact stacked patch antenna adopting soft-and-hard...

Design and Implementation of a Hybrid Energy Supply System for Railway Vehicles (2008)

R. Li, A. Pottharst, N. Fröhleke, J. Böcker, K. Witting, M. Dellnitz

An energy supply system based on a hybrid energy storage unit combined of batteries and ultracapacitors for a railway vehicle is studied. In order to optimize the energy supply system architecture...

Evidence of mineral dust altering cloud microphysics and precipitation (2008)

R. Li, B. Lin, E. Joseph, S. Wang, Y. Hu, ...

Multi-platform and multi-sensor observations are employed to investigate the impact of mineral dust on cloud microphysical and precipitation processes in mesoscale convective systems. It is clearly...

Meanders and Stamp Foldings: Fast Generation Algorithms (2008)

J. Sawada, R. Li

By considering a permutation representation for meanders, semi-meanders, and stamp foldings we construct a new data structure that will allow us to extend the order of a given meander, semi-meander,...

Low Flicker-Noise GaN/AlGaN Heterostructure Field-Effect Transistors for Microwave Communications (2007)

A. Bal, S. V. Morozov, S. Cai, R. Li, K. L. Wang, G. Wijeratne, ...

Abstract—We report a detailed investigation of flicker noise in novel GaN/AlGaN heterostructure field-effect transistors (GaN HFET). Low values of Ia � noise found in these devices (i.e., the...

Investigation of Flicker Noise and Deep-Levels in GaN/AlGaN Transistors (2007)

A. Balandin, K. L. Wang, S. Cai, R. Li, C. R. Viswanathan, E. N. Wang, ...

We report flicker noise measurements combined with deep-level transient spectroscopy of the doped and undoped channel GaN/AlGaN heterostructure field-effect transistors. The lowtemperature noise...

Abstract Real-Time Transverse Emittance and Phase-Space Monitor (2007)

K. Jordan, J. Song, P. Piot, R. Legg, D. Kehne, R. Li, ...

an electron beam for a high-power free-electron laser (FEL). To characterize the transverse phase space of the spacecharged-dominated beam produced by this injector, we designed an interceptive...

A SIFT approach for analysing failure by delamination and disbonding in composite structures (2007)

Li, R., Kelly, D., Mikulik, Z.

A strain invariant failure theory (SIFT) has been developed to predict resin failure in damaged and pristine composite structures The finite element (FE) analysis in this work uses shell elements...

Tracking Control of Linear Switched Systems (2007)

Li, R., Feng, Z., Teo, Kok, Duan, G.

This paper deals with the optimal tracking problem for switched systems, where the control input, the switching times and the switching index are all design variables. We propose a three-stage method...

Level Set Dynamics and the Non-blowup of the 2D Quasi-geostrophic Equation (2006)

J. Deng, T. Y. Hou, R. Li, X. Yu

In this article we apply the technique proposed in Deng-Hou-Yu [7] to study the level set dynamics of the 2D quasi-geostrophic equation. Under certain assumptions on the local geometric regularity of...

Human defensin 5 expression in intestinal metaplasia of the upper gastrointestinal tract (2005)

Shen, B, Porter, E M, Reynoso, E, Shen, C, Ghosh, D, Connor, J T, ...

Background: Upper gastrointestinal tract intestinal metaplasia (IM) is termed Barrett's oesophagus (BO) or gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM), depending on its location. BO and GIM are associated...

Human defensin 5 expression in intestinal metaplasia of the upper gastrointestinal tract. (2005)

Shen, B, Porter, E M, Reynoso, E, Shen, C, Ghosh, D, Connor, J T, ...

BACKGROUND: Upper gastrointestinal tract intestinal metaplasia (IM) is termed Barrett's oesophagus (BO) or gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM), depending on its location. BO and GIM are associated...

Figure 1. The ElderMail BUI provides tangible access to (2005)

Email Using An, Scott Davidoff, Carson Bloomberg, Ian Anthony, R. Li, Jennifer Mankoff, ...

Substantial stumbling blocks confront computer-illiterate elders. We introduce a novel user interface technology to lower these start up costs: the book as user interface, or BUI. Book pages contain...

The book as user interface: Lowering the entry cost to email for elders (2005)

Scott Davidoff, Carson Bloomberg, Ian Anthony, R. Li, Jennifer Mankoff, Susan R. Fussell

Substantial stumbling blocks confront computer-illiterate elders. We introduce a novel user interface technology to lower these start up costs: the book as user interface, or BUI. Book pages contain...

Activation of Arp2/3 complex-dependent actin polymerization by plant proteins distantly related to Scar/WAVE (2004)

Frank, M, Egile, C, Dyachok, J, Djakovic, S, Nolasco, M, Li, R, ...

The Arp2/3 complex, a highly conserved nucleator of F-actin polymerization, plays a key role in the regulation of actin dynamics eukaryotic cells. In animal cells and yeasts, Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome...

Damage Development During Pin Loading Of A Hole In A Quasi-Isotropic Carbon Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composite (2004)

Ujjin, R., Crosky, A., Schmidt, L., Kelly, D., Li, R., Carr, D.

Damage development and progression was monitored by acoustic emission during pin loading of a hole in a quasi-isotropic Hexcel F593/T300 W2G 190 carbon fibre reinforced epoxy composite. Analysis of...

3D Integrated RF and millimeter-wave functions and modules using liquid crystal polymer (LCP) system-on-package technology (2004)

Manos M. Tentzeris, Senior Member, Joy Laskar, Senior Member, John Papapolymerou, Senior Member, ...

Abstract—Electronics packaging evolution involves system, technology, and material considerations. In this paper, we present a novel three-dimensional (3-D) integration approach for...

Automatic Segmentation of Brain Structures for Radiation Therapy Planning (2003)

DHaese, P., Duay, V., Li, R., Merchant, T., Cmelak, A., ...

Delineation of structures to irradiate (the tumors) as well as structures to be spared (e.g., optic nerve, brainstem, or eyes) is required for advanced radiotherapy techniques. Due to a lack of time...

Neuroanatomical automatic segmentation in brain cancer patients (2003)

D’Haese, P., Niermann, K., Cmelak, A., Donnelly, E., Duay, V., Li, R., ...

Conformally prescribed radiation therapy for brain cancer requires precisely defining the target treatment area, as well as delineating vital brain structures which must be spared from radiotoxicity....

Core promoter mutations (A1762T and G1764A) and viral genotype in chronic hepatitis B and hepatocellular carcinoma in Guangxi, China (2002)

Yang, J., Ge, X., Zhuang, H., Gong, J., Li, R., ...

Hepatitis B viruses (HBV) with core promoter mutations (A1762T, G1764A) were found in a previous study to be highly prevalent in patients from Guangxi, China with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The...

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Persons with Human Immunodeficiency Virus using Biomarker-based Equivalence of Disease Progression (2002)

Jacobson, L. P., Li, R., Phair, J., Margolick, J. B., Rinaldo, C. R., Detels, R., ...

The association of different CD4+ cell counts with the same disease risk in treated and untreated populations reflects the effectiveness of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in persons...

Purification and Characterization of Human Cell-Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (C-CAM1) Expressed in Insect Cells (2001)

Phan, D., Han, E., Birrell, G., Bonnal, S., Duggan, L., Esumi, N., ...

The cell-cell adhesion molecule 1 (C-CAM1) plays an important role as a tumor suppressor for prostate cancer. Decreased expression of C-CAM1 was detected in prostate, breast, and colon carcinoma....

Sino the Times: three spoken drama productions on the Beijing stage (2001)

Li, R.

Today's modern theatre in Beijing shows new talents and directions as well as problems that are part of the uncertainties of Chinese society — in what may be the most intriguing transitional period...

Purification and Characterization of Human Cell-Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (C-CAM1) Expressed in Insect Cells (2001)

Phan, D., Han, E., Birrell, G., Bonnal, S., Duggan, L., Esumi, N., ...

The cell-cell adhesion molecule 1 (C-CAM1) plays an important role as a tumor suppressor for prostate cancer. Decreased expression of C-CAM1 was detected in prostate, breast, and colon carcinoma....

Coherent Synchrotron Radiation Measurements in the CLIC Test Facility (CTF II) (2000)

Braun, Hans Heinrich, Corsini, R, Groening, L, Kabel, A C, Li, R, Limberg, T, ...

The original vacuum flange assembly in the PS Booster (PSB) was designed to present insulation at low frequency and conduction to the beam image current above 2 MHz. However, in order to satisfy the...

Coherent Synchrotron Radiation Measurements in the CLIC Test Facility (CTF II) (2000)

Braun, H. H., Corsini, R., Groening, L., Zhou, F., Kabel, A., Raubenheimer, T., ...

Bunches of high charge (up to 10 nC) are compressed in length in the CTF II magnetic chicane to less than 0.2 mm rms. The short bunches radiate coherently in the chicane magnetic field, and the...

Emittance Growth and Energy Loss due to Coherent Synchrotron Radiation in a bunch compressor (2000)

Braun, Hans Heinrich, Corsini, R, Groening, L, Kabel, A, Li, R, Limberg, T, ...

Bunches of high charge (10 nC) are compressed in length in the CTF II bunch compressor from 1.2 mm rms to less than 0.4 mm. The short bunches start to radiate coherently, thus affecting the...

Interactions between shoot age structure, nutrient availability and integration in the giant bamboo Phyllostachys pubescens (2000)

Li, R., Werger, M.J.A., During, H.J., Zhong, Z.C.

The age structure of adult shoots, the nutrient availability of the habitat, and their interaction, are important factors influencing the productivity of bamboo groves. In a field fertilization...

Interactions between shoot age structure, nutrient availability and physiological integration in the giant bamboo Phyllostachys pubescens (2000)

Li, R., Werger, M.J.A., Kroon, H. De, During, H.J., Zhong, Z.C.

The age structure of adult shoots, the nutrient availability of the habitat, and their interaction, are important factors influencing the productivity of bamboo groves. In a field fertilization...

Adaptive Polynomial Chaos Expansions Applied to Statistics of Extremes in Nonlinear Random Vibration (1998)

R. Li, R. Ghanem

This paper presents a new module towards the development of efficient computational stochastic mechanics. Specifically, the possibility of an adaptive polynomial chaos expansion is investigated....

Raman-Scattering Study of the Order-Disorder Phase Transition in KSCN (1997)

Li, R., Hardy, John R.

Raman measurements were performed from room temperature to above the phase transition at 413 K on KSCN crystals. The internal mode spectra reveal a sideband above the internal CN stretching vibration...

Multirepresentation-based geometrical modeler (1990)

Spur, G., Li, R., Lenz, E., Shpitalni, M., Fischer, A.

Modern applications associated with manufacturing can be handled better if multirepresentation based geometrical modelers are used. The integration of several representation schemes has been the aim...