Z. Sun

Publication List Details

Period

1981 - 2009

Number

74

Co-Authors

Non-monotonic Fermi surface evolution and its correlation with stripe ordering in bilayer manganites (2009)

Sun, Z., Wang, Q., Douglas, J. F., Fedorov, A. V., Rotenberg, E., ...

In correlated electron systems such as cuprate superconductors and colossal magnetoresistive (CMR) oxides there is often a tendency for a nanoscale self-organization of electrons that can give rise...

Dynamics of bi-stripes and a colossal metal-insulator transition in the bi-layer manganite La$_{2-2x}$Sr$_{1+2x}$Mn$_{2}$O$_{7}$ (x~0.59) (2009)

Sun, Z., Wang, Q., Fedorov, A. V., Zheng, H., Mitchell, J., Dessau, D. S.

In correlated electron materials, electrons often self-organize and form a variety of patterns with potential ordering of charges, spins, and orbitals, which are believed to be closely connected to...

Graphene Mode-Locked Ultrafast Laser (2009)

Sun, Z., Hasan, T., Torrisi, F., Popa, D., Privitera, G., Wang, F., ...

Graphene is at the center of a significant research effort. Near-ballistic transport at room temperature and high mobility make it a potential material for nanoelectronics. Its electronic and...

Using ontology and semantic web services to support modeling in systems biology (2009)

Sun, Z.

This thesis addresses the problem of collaboration among experimental biologists and modelers in the study of systems biology by using ontology and Semantic Web Services techniques. Modeling in...

Technical Design Report for the PANDA Solenoid and Dipole Spectrometer Magnets (2009)

Keshelashvili, I., Krusche, B., Steinacher, M., Heng, Y., Liu, Z., ...

This document is the Technical Design Report covering the two large spectrometer magnets of the PANDA detector set-up. It shows the conceptual design of the magnets and their anticipated performance....

Low-energy (< 10 meV) feature in the nodal electron self-energy and strong temperature dependence of the Fermi velocity in Bi(2)Sr(2)CaCu(2)O(8+delta) (2009)

Plumb, N. C., Reber, T. J., Koralek, J. D., Sun, Z., Douglas, J. F., Aiura, Y., ...

Using low-photon energy angle-resolved photoemission (ARPES), we study the low-energy dispersion along the nodal (pi, pi) direction in Bi(2)Sr(2)CaCu(2)O(8+delta) (Bi2212) as a function of...

Physics Performance Report for PANDA: Strong Interaction Studies with Antiprotons (2009)

Erni, PANDA Collaboration: W., Keshelashvili, I., Krusche, B., Steinacher, M., Heng, Y., Liu, Z., ...

To study fundamental questions of hadron and nuclear physics in interactions of antiprotons with nucleons and nuclei, the universal PANDA detector will be built. Gluonic excitations, the physics of...

The effect of endocrine responsiveness on high-risk breast cancer treated with dose-intensive chemotherapy: results of International Breast Cancer Study Group Trial 15-95 after prolonged follow-up (2009)

Colleoni, M., Sun, Z., Martinelli, G., Basser, R. L., Coates, A. S., Gelber, R. D., ...

Background: The role of adjuvant dose-intensive chemotherapy and its efficacy according to baseline features has not yet been established. Patients and methods: Three hundred and forty-four patients...

Bone fractures among postmenopausal patients with endocrine-responsive early breast cancer treated with 5 years of letrozole or tamoxifen in the BIG 1-98 trial (2009)

Rabaglio, M., Sun, Z., Price, K. N., Castiglione-Gertsch, M., Hawle, H., Thürlimann, B., ...

Background: To compare the incidence and timing of bone fractures in postmenopausal women treated with 5 years of adjuvant tamoxifen or letrozole for endocrine-responsive early breast cancer in the...

The impact of N-ratio in minimizing stage migration phenomenon in gastric cancer patients with insufficient number or level of lymph node retrieved: results from a Chinese mono-institutional study in 2159 patients (2009)

Sun, Z., Lu, C., Li, K., ...

Background: Previous studies indicate that N-ratio has significant superiority in minimizing ‘stage migration’ for patients with >15 lymph nodes retrieved. Whether the result is applicable to...

System-Size Independence of Directed Flow Measured at the BNL Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collider (2008)

Abelev, B. I., Aggarwal, M. M., Ahammed, Z., Anderson, B. D., Arkhipkin, D., Averichev, G. S., ...

We measure directed flow (ν_1) for charged particles in Au+Au and Cu+Cu collisions at √S_(NN)=200 and 62.4 GeV, as a function of pseudorapidity (η), transverse momentum (p_t), and collision...

The SATSIX architecture for next-generation Satellite Systems with IPv6 and DVB (2008)

L. Fan, C. Baudoin, L. Liang, A. Yun, G. Fairhurst, A. Sathiaseelan, ...

Broadband satellite will play an important role to provide universal broadband access for the users. In order to lower the cost, the next-generation satellite systems should support IPv6 and...

Membrane: Experiments and Computer Simulations (2008)

Chair D. Allison, Chair M. Miles, David A. Cisneros, C. Hung, C. Franz, D. J. Müller, ...

The nuts and bolts of recognition imaging: validating antibodies and analyzing images

Abstract A Match-Making System for Learners and Learning Objects (2008)

H. Boley, V. C. Bhavsar, D. Hirtle, A. Singh, Z. Sun, L. Yang

(CanLOM) of the eduSource e-Learning project. The LOMGen indexer, described in a companion paper, extracts CanLOM metadata from HTML learning objects (LOs). LOMGen-extracted terms can be selected...

Beam-Energy and System-Size Dependence of Dynamical Net Charge Fluctuations (2008)

Abelev, B. I., Aggarwal, M. M., Ahammed, Z., Anderson, B. D., Arkhipkin, D., Averichev, G. S., ...

We present measurements of net charge fluctuations in $Au + Au$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}} = $ 19.6, 62.4, 130, and 200 GeV, $Cu + Cu$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}} = $ 62.4, 200 GeV, and $p + p$...

Networking Issues in IP Multicast over Satellite, This is a preprint of an article published (2008)

Z. Sun, M. P. Howarth, H. Cruickshank, S. Iyengar, L. Claverotte

This paper describes the issues that arise when using satellites for IP multicast, with the emphasis on multicast protocols and how their implementation depends on the satellite communications...

STR/03/016/JT Measurement of Thermoplastic Dynamic Modulus using an Ultrasonic Welding System (2008)

X. Li, S. F. Ling, Z. Sun

Abstract- This paper reports the preliminary results of a newly developed method for measuring dynamic modulus of thermoplastic materials at a given ultrasonic frequency. In the method, a material...

STR/03/015/JT Study on Heating Mechanism in Ultrasonic Welding of (2008)

X. Li, S. F. Ling, Z. Sun

Abstract- Heating of workpieces plays an influential role in ultrasonic welding. In the present paper, an attempt was made to further understand the heating mechanism during ultrasonic welding. Three...

Str/03/014/jt (2008)

M. Ying, S. F. Ling, Z. Sun, X. Li

An ultrasonic welding system typically consists of four components: power supply, PZT converter, booster and horn. Among them, PZT converter converts electrical power into mechanical power. To...

Diagnostic value of 64-slice CT angiography in coronary artery disease: A systematic review (2008)

Sun, Z, Lin, C, Davidson, R, Dong, C, Liao, Y

Purpose To perform a systematic review of the diagnostic value of 64-multislice CT (MSCT) angiography in the detection of coronary artery disease (CAD) when compared to conventional coronary...

Option Valuation with Jumps in Returns and Volatility (2007)

J. Duan, P. Ritchken, Z. Sun

We price options when there are jumps in the pricing kernel and correlated jumps in returns and volatilities. A limiting case of our GARCH process consists of a model where both asset returns and...

Security Mechanisms for ATM PONs IFIP ATM ‘98 ABSTRACT SECURITY MECHANISMS FOR ATM PONS (2007)

S. Velentzas, H. Cruickshank, Z. Sun, G. Pavlou

Widespread acceptability of B-ISDN will be achieved only if broadband services are attractive not only to business, but also to the residential and small business customers. Although, these customers...

Stabilization of Nonholonomic Chained Systems via Nonregular Feedback Linearization (2007)

Z. Sun, S. S. Ge, W. Huo, T. H. Lee

This paper addresses the problem of feedback stabilization of nonholonomic chained systems within the framework of nonregular feedback linearization. Firstly, the nonsmooth version of nonregular...

Fibrinogen controls human platelet fibronectin internalization and cell-surface retention (2007)

Zhai, Z, Wu, J, Xu, X, Ding, K, Ni, R, Hu, W, ...

BACKGROUND: We recently demonstrated that platelet aggregation occurred in fibrinogen-deficient mice. In these animals, platelet fibronectin (Fn) content was increased 3-5 fold, suggesting that Fn...

Data assimilation in a sparsely observed one-dimensional modeled MHD system (2007)

Sun, Z., Tangborn, A., Kuang, W.

A one dimensional non-linear magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) system has been introduced to test a sequential optimal interpolation assimilation technique that uses a Monte-Carlo method to calculate the...

SATSIX: A network architecture for next generation DVB-RCS systems (2007)

Fan, Linghang, Baudoin, C., Rodriguez, L., Ramos, Aurora, Guerra, J.A., Cuesta, Borjo De La, ...

Broadband satellite will play an important role to provide universal broadband access for the users. In order to lower the cost, the next-generation satellite systems should support IPv6 and...

A novel fibrinogen Bbeta chain frameshift mutation in a patient with severe congenital hypofibrinogenaemia (2006)

Xu, X, Wu, J, Zhai, Z, Zhou, R, Wang, X, Wang, H, ...

Congenital afibrinogenemia and severe hypofibrinogenemia are severe bleeding disorders characterized by either undetectable or very low levels of fibrinogen in patients' plasma and platelets. A...

Analysis of meta-programs: an example (2006)

Jarzabek, S, Zhang, H, Ru, S, Lam, V, Sun, Z

Meta-programs are generic, incomplete, adaptable programs that are instantiated at construction time to meet specific requirements. Templates and generative techniques are examples of...

A Unified 2D Representation of Fuzzy Reasoning, CBR, and Experience Based Reasoning (2006)

Sun, Z., Finnie, G.

Fuzzy reasoning, case-based reasoning (CBR) and experience-based reasoning (EBR) or natural reasoning have been seriously studied for years. However, these studies essentially can be considered as a...

Inverse alpha-Cuts and Interval [a, b)-Cuts (2006)

Sun, Z., Han, J.

This paper will propose the symmetric form of alpha-cut: inverse alpha-cut, and then alpha-induced fuzzy set and examine their properties. Further, it introduces interval cut, interval induced fuzzy...

The Engineering of Experience (2006)

Sun, Z., Huo, H.

Experience has been playing an important role in history of human and current social activities. Automating experience is also one of the most important parts for artificial intelligence. This paper...

HSM: A Hierarchical Spiral Model for Knowledge Management (2006)

Sun, Z., Hao, G.

Knowledge is the most important asset for organisations today. Knowledge management (KM) has become one of the most moving research and development fields in information systems (IS), business...

Experience Management In Knowledge Management (2005)

Sun, Z., Finnie, G.

This paper examines experience and knowledge, experience management and knowledge management, and their interrelationships. It also proposes process perspectives for both experience management and...

Abductive Case Based Reasoning (2005)

Sun, Z., Finnie, G., Weber, K.

This article will introduce abductive case-based reasoning (CBR) and attempt to show that abductive CBR and deductive CBR can be integrated in clinical process and problem solving. Then it provides a...

Four New Fuzzy Inference Rules for Experience Based Reasoning (2005)

Sun, Z., Finnie, G., Sun, J.

Experience-based reasoning (EBR) is a reasoning paradigm used in almost every human activity such as business, military missions, and teaching activities. However, EBR has not been seriously studied...

MEBRS: A Multiagent Architecture for an Experience Based Reasoning System (2005)

Sun, Z., Finnie, G.

This paper reviews eight different inference rules for experience-based reasoning (EBR), and proposes a multiagent architecture for an EBR system, which constitutes an important basis for developing...

Trust and Deception in Multi-agent Trading Systems: A Logical Viewpoint (2005)

Finnie, G., Sun, Z., Barker, J.

Trust and deception have been of concern to researchers since the earliest research into multi-agent trading systems (MATS). In an open trading environment, trust can be established by external...

Jump Starting GARCH: Pricing and Hedging Options with Jumps in Returns and Volatilities,,” working paper (2004)

J. Duan, P. Ritchken, Z. Sun, Jump Starting Garch

This paper considers the pricing of options when there are jumps in the pricing kernel and correlated jumps in asset returns and volatilities. Limiting cases of our GARCH processes consist of models...

A waterfall model for knowledge management and experience management (2004)

Sun, Z.

This paper examines experience and knowledge, experience management (EM) and knowledge management (KM), and their interrelationships. It then proposes waterfall models for both EM and KM. The models...

Experience based reasoning for recognising fraud and deception (2004)

Sun, Z., Finnie, G.

Fraud, deception and their recognition have received increasing attention in multiagent systems (MAS), e-commerce, and agent societies. However, little attention has been given to the theoretical...

A Unified Logical Model for CBR-based E-commerce Systems (2004)

Sun, Z., Finnie, G.

This paper will examine new issues resulting from applying CBR in e-commerce and propose a unified logical model for CBR-based e-commerce systems (CECS) which consists of three cycles and covers...

Linearization and stabilization of second-order nonholonomic chained systems (2001)

S. S. Ge, Z. Sun, T. H. Lee, Mark W. Spong

Abstract: This paper presents a theoretical framework for linearization and stabilization of second-order nonholonomic chained systems. By giving a new criterion for the problem of nonsmooth...

Linearization and Stabilization of Second-Order Nonholonomic Chained Systems (2001)

Ge Sun Lee, S. S. Ge, Z. Sun, T. H. Lee, Mark W. Spong

This paper present s at==j#3CL framework forlinearizatCL and st5Pj lizatH5 of second-order nonholonomic chainedsystd#H By giving a newcritHRP# fort he problem of nonsmoo t nonregular...

Distribution: Public Code: BISANTE/DEL23 (1999)

Z. Sun, L. Wood, R. Dhaou, M. Becker (int

C. Xenakis (Solinet) The goal of this deliverable is to provide the LEO satellite network characteristics which have an impact on the upper layers of applications. The LEO satellite network interface...

Providing rate guarantees for Internet application traffic across ATM networks (1999)

I. Andrikopoulos, A. Liakopoulos, G. Pavlou, Z. Sun

The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol suite is the standard requirement for all applications that need to communicate over the Internet. As TCP/IP applications are...

Providing Rate Guarantees For Internet Application Traffic Across Atm Networks (1999)

A. Liakopoulos, Op Oulos, G. Pavlou, A. Li, Ak Op Oulos, G. Pav Lou, ...

The TCP/IP protocol suite is the standard requirement for all applications that need to communicate over the Internet. As TCP/IP applications are unable to specify the QoS parameters needed for most...

Supporting group applications via satellite constellations with multicast (1998)

L. Wood, H. Cruickshank, Z. Sun

constellations for global wireless communication to small user terminals has begun with the launch of a number of Motorola's Iridium satellites in 1997 and the building of a number of...

A MAC Protocol for ATM over Satellite (1998)

T. Örs, Z. Sun, B. G. Evans

In this paper we analyse the performance of an Adaptive Random-Reservation Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol which can support all ATM service classes while providing the required Quality of...

Interconnection Of Broadband Islands Via Satellite - Experiments On The Race II Catalyst Project (1996)

Z. Sun, T. Örs, B. G. Evans

This paper presents the performance studies of ATM via satellite based on experiments implemented by the RACE II CATALYST project R2074. The purpose of the project was to develop an ATM satellite...

Ar+ beam sputtering on solid surfaces and nematic liquid crystal orientation (1994)

Sun, Z., Engels, J., Dozov, I., Durand, G.

The molecular orientation of nematic 5CB on various solid substrates eroded obliquely by an Ar+ ion-beam has been studied experimentally. The sputtering on an isotropic substrate (normally evaporated...

Diffusion acoustique par deux sphères - condition de champ lointain de la diffusion multiple (1994)

Sun, Z., Delachartre, P., Gimenez, G.

Dans ce travail, la condition de champ lointain de la diffusion acoustique multiple par deux sphères est étudiée. Les résultats numériques montrent que la condition de champ lointain dépend non...

MÉTHODE COMPOSITE POUR LE CALCUL DE LA RÉPONSE IMPULSIONNELLE D'UNE SPHÈRE RIGIDE (1990)

Sun, Z., Gimenez, G., Basset, O., Denis, F.

Dans ce travail nous proposons une méthode pratique pour calculer la réponse acoustique d'une sphère rigide. Cette méthode utilise conjointement la méthode de l'optique physique, qui donne de...

CONTINUOUS-DISTRIBUTION DISLOCATION MODEL OF INTERNAL FRICTION ASSOCIATED WITH THE INHOMOGENEOUS SLIDING ALONG HIGH-ANGLE GRAIN BOUNDARIES (1981)

Sun, Z., Kê, T.

Basing on a continuous-distribution dislocation model of high-angle grain boundaries, an integral-differential equation governing the inhomogeneous sliding along the boundaries was set up. This...

DEPOSITION OF SINGLE-PHASE CuInSe2 THIN FILMS UNDER LOW VACUUM LEVEL BY A TWO-STAGE GROWTH TECHNIQUE

J. B. CHU, H. B. ZHU, Z. A. WANG, Z. Q. BIAN, Z. SUN, Y. W. CHEN, ...

Single-phase CuInSe2 films were grown by high vapor selenization of CuIn alloy precursors within a partially closed graphite box. The CuIn precursors were prepared using CuxIny alloy targets with...

THE GIANT MAGNETOSTRICTION OF [Fe/Tb/Fe/Dy]n MULTILAYER FILMS UNDER DIFFERENT ANNEALING TEMPERATURE

X. D. LI, Z. J. ZHAO, T. FENG, L. K. PAN, S. M. HUANG, Y. W. CHEN, ...

The effect of annealing temperature on the magnetic and giant magnetostriction (GMS) of [Fe/Tb/Fe/Dy]n multilayer films were investigated. X-ray diffraction showed that the multilayer films'...