@book{Mayer1991, author = {Mayer, Claudia}, title = {"Vom Gl{\"u}ck der Zwitter" : Geschlechterrolle und Geschlechterverh{\"a}ltnis bei G{\"u}nter Grass / Claudia Mayer-Iswandy}, publisher = {Lang}, address = {Frankfurt am Main [u.a.]}, isbn = {3-631-43508-8}, pages = {341 S.}, year = {1991}, language = {de} } @article{LagemaatMaasVosetal.2015, author = {Lagemaat, Miriam W. and Maas, Marnix C. and Vos, Eline K. and Bitz, Andreas and Orzada, Stephan and Weiland, Elisabeth and Uden, Mark J. van and Kobus, Thiele and Heerschap, Arend and Scheenen, Tom W. J.}, title = {(31) P MR spectroscopic imaging of the human prostate at 7 T: T1 relaxation times, Nuclear Overhauser Effect, and spectral characterization}, series = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, volume = {73}, journal = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, number = {3}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1522-2594}, doi = {10.1002/mrm.25209}, pages = {909 -- 920}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{Alt1974, author = {Alt, Helmut}, title = {1,45 Mrd. DM f{\"u}r die Kohlevergasung}, series = {Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen}, volume = {24}, journal = {Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen}, number = {5}, publisher = {VDE-Verlag}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {0720-6240}, pages = {243 -- 244}, year = {1974}, language = {de} } @article{HeuermannSchiek1997, author = {Heuermann, Holger and Schiek, B.}, title = {15-term self-calibration methods for the error-correction of on-wafer measurements}, series = {IEEE transactions on instrumentation and measurement : IM / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Instrumentation and Measurement Group. 46 (1997), H. 5}, journal = {IEEE transactions on instrumentation and measurement : IM / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Instrumentation and Measurement Group. 46 (1997), H. 5}, isbn = {0018-9456}, pages = {1105 -- 1110}, year = {1997}, language = {en} } @article{SukhotinaStreckertBitzetal.2006, author = {Sukhotina, Irina and Streckert, Joachim R. and Bitz, Andreas and Hansen, Volkert W. and Lerchl, Alexander}, title = {1800 MHz electromagnetic field effects on melatonin release from isolated pineal glands}, series = {Journal of Pineal Research}, volume = {40}, journal = {Journal of Pineal Research}, number = {1}, issn = {1600-079X}, doi = {10.1111/j.1600-079X.2005.00284.x}, pages = {86 -- 91}, year = {2006}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HeuermannFinger2014, author = {Heuermann, Holger and Finger, Torsten}, title = {2.45 GHz Plasma Powered Spark Plug by Thermal and EM-Optimization}, pages = {30 Folien}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{SteinbauerFerrein2016, author = {Steinbauer, Gerald and Ferrein, Alexander}, title = {20 Years of RoboCup}, series = {KI - K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz}, volume = {30}, journal = {KI - K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz}, number = {3-4}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1610-1987}, doi = {10.1007/s13218-016-0442-z}, pages = {221 -- 224}, year = {2016}, language = {en} } @article{FerreinSteinbauer2016, author = {Ferrein, Alexander and Steinbauer, Gerald}, title = {20 Years of RoboCup - A Subjective Retrospection}, series = {KI - K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz}, volume = {30}, journal = {KI - K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz}, number = {3}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1610-1987}, doi = {10.1007/s13218-016-0449-5}, pages = {225 -- 232}, year = {2016}, abstract = {This summer, RoboCup competitions were held for the 20th time in Leipzig, Germany. It was the second time that RoboCup took place in Germany, 10 years after the 2006 RoboCup in Bremen. In this article, we give an overview on the latest developments of RoboCup and what happened in the different leagues over the last decade. With its 20th edition, RoboCup clearly is a success story and a role model for robotics competitions. From our personal view point, we acknowledge this by giving a retrospection about what makes RoboCup such a success.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchubertSchoening2010, author = {Schubert, Nicole and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {3. Graduiertentagung der FH Aachen}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:a96-opus-3386}, year = {2010}, abstract = {Doktoranden der FH Aachen stellen ihre wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten aus verschiedenen Fachdisziplinen vor.}, subject = {Graduiertentagung}, language = {mul} } @inproceedings{WalterElsenMuelleretal.1999, author = {Walter, Peter and Elsen, Ingo and M{\"u}ller, Holger and Kraiss, Karl-Friedrich}, title = {3D object recognition with a specialized mixtures of experts architecture}, series = {IJCNN'99. International Joint Conference on Neural Networks. Proceedings}, booktitle = {IJCNN'99. International Joint Conference on Neural Networks. Proceedings}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, isbn = {0-7803-5529-6}, issn = {1098-7576}, doi = {10.1109/IJCNN.1999.836243}, pages = {3563 -- 3568}, year = {1999}, abstract = {Aim of the AXON2 project (Adaptive Expert System for Object Recogniton using Neuml Networks) is the development of an object recognition system (ORS) capable of recognizing isolated 3d objects from arbitrary views. Commonly, classification is based on a single feature extracted from the original image. Here we present an architecture adapted from the Mixtures of Eaqerts algorithm which uses multiple neuml networks to integmte different features. During tmining each neural network specializes in a subset of objects or object views appropriate to the properties of the corresponding feature space. In recognition mode the system dynamically chooses the most relevant features and combines them with maximum eficiency. The remaining less relevant features arz not computed and do therefore not decelerate the-recognition process. Thus, the algorithm is well suited for ml-time applications.}, language = {en} } @techreport{RitzSiekmannWallenborn2014, author = {Ritz, Thomas and Siekmann, Kirsten and Wallenborn, Ramona}, title = {3D-Druck - Prozessmanagement f{\"u}r individualisierte Massenprodukte : Wie k{\"o}nnen Fertigungsdienstleister in die endkundengerichtete Produktion integriert werden? ; Info-Brosch{\"u}re}, publisher = {eBusiness-Lotse}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {16 S. : Ill., graph. Darst.}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Die Informationsbrosch{\"u}re „3D-Druck - Prozessmanagement f{\"u}r individualisierte Massenprodukte" richtet sich an 3D-Druckdienstleister, die additive Fertigungsverfahren (Additive Manufacturing) nutzen, sowie an IT-Dienstleister, die eine Plattform f{\"u}r den Datenaustausch und die Individualisierung anbieten. Mit der additiven 3D-Drucktechnologie erfolgt die Fertigung von Produkten durch einen schichtweisen Aufbau. In dieser Brosch{\"u}re werden m{\"o}gliche Potenziale im Bereich der Herstellung mittels additiver Fertigungsverfahren aufgezeigt.}, language = {de} } @incollection{BuxbaumLangeRingbeck2009, author = {Buxbaum, Bernd and Lange, Robert and Ringbeck, Thorsten}, title = {3D-Imaging}, series = {Handbuch Fahrerassistenzsysteme : Grundlagen, Komponenten und Systeme f{\"u}r aktive Sicherheit und Komfort ; mit 45 Tabellen}, booktitle = {Handbuch Fahrerassistenzsysteme : Grundlagen, Komponenten und Systeme f{\"u}r aktive Sicherheit und Komfort ; mit 45 Tabellen}, editor = {Winner, Hermann}, edition = {1. Auflage}, publisher = {Vieweg + Teubner}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-8348-0287-3}, pages = {187 -- 197}, year = {2009}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Ferrein2015, author = {Ferrein, Alexander}, title = {3D-Mapping von Straßentunneln}, series = {16. Geokinematischer Tag, 07. und 08. Mai 2015 : Tagungsband / Technische Universit{\"a}t Bergakademie Freiberg}, booktitle = {16. Geokinematischer Tag, 07. und 08. Mai 2015 : Tagungsband / Technische Universit{\"a}t Bergakademie Freiberg}, pages = {31 -- 40}, year = {2015}, language = {de} } @article{FaganBitzBjoerkmanBurtscheretal.2021, author = {Fagan, Andrew J. and Bitz, Andreas and Bj{\"o}rkman-Burtscher, Isabella M. and Collins, Christopher M. and Kimbrell, Vera and Raaijmakers, Alexander J. E.}, title = {7T MR Safety}, series = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (JMRI)}, volume = {53}, journal = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (JMRI)}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1522-2586}, doi = {10.1002/jmri.27319}, pages = {333 -- 346}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{Heuermann2008, author = {Heuermann, Holger}, title = {A 14 W SPST Switch with Four PIN-Diodes In a 0402-SMD-Package}, isbn = {978-3-8007-3086-5}, pages = {318 -- 321}, year = {2008}, language = {en} } @article{OrzadaSolbachGratzetal.2019, author = {Orzada, Stephan and Solbach, Klaus and Gratz, Marcel and Brunheim, Sascha and Fiedler, Thomas M. and Johst, S{\"o}ren and Bitz, Andreas and Shooshtary, Samaneh and Abuelhaija, Asjraf and Voelker, Maximilian N. and Rietsch, Stefan H. G. and Kraff, Oliver and Maderwald, Stefan and Fl{\"o}ser, Martina and Oehmingen, Mark and Quick, Harald H. and Ladd, Mark E.}, title = {A 32-channel parallel transmit system add-on for 7T MRI}, series = {Plos one}, journal = {Plos one}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0222452}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RingbeckHagebeuker2007, author = {Ringbeck, Thorsten and Hagebeuker, Bianca}, title = {A 3D time of flight camera of object detection}, series = {Optical 3-D measurement techniques VIII : applications in GIS, mapping, manufacturing, quality control, robotics, navigation, mobile mapping, medical imaging, cultural heritage, VR generation and animation; papers presented to the conference organized at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, July 9 - 12, 2007. - Vol. 1}, booktitle = {Optical 3-D measurement techniques VIII : applications in GIS, mapping, manufacturing, quality control, robotics, navigation, mobile mapping, medical imaging, cultural heritage, VR generation and animation; papers presented to the conference organized at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, July 9 - 12, 2007. - Vol. 1}, editor = {Gr{\"u}n, Armin}, publisher = {ETH}, address = {Z{\"u}rich}, isbn = {3-906467-67-8 (Gesamtwerk)}, pages = {1 -- 16}, year = {2007}, language = {en} } @article{FerreinRensPoel2009, author = {Ferrein, Alexander and Rens, Gavin and Poel, Etienne van der}, title = {A BDI agent architecture for a POMDP planner / Rens, Gavin ; Ferrein, Alexander ; Poel, Etienne van der}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2009}, language = {en} } @article{FerreinMeyer2012, author = {Ferrein, Alexander and Meyer, Thomas}, title = {A Brief Overview of Artificial Intelligence in South Africa}, series = {AI Magazine}, volume = {33}, journal = {AI Magazine}, number = {1}, publisher = {AAAI}, address = {Menlo Park}, issn = {0738-4602}, doi = {10.1609/aimag.v33i1.2357}, pages = {99 -- 101}, year = {2012}, abstract = {South Africa in recent years is the establishment of a number of research hubs involved in AI activities ranging from mobile robotics and computational intelligence, to knowledge representation and reasoning, and human language technologies. In this survey we take the reader through a quick tour of the research being conducted at these hubs, and touch on an initiative to maintain and extend the current level of interest in AI research in the country.}, language = {en} } @book{FassbenderVogler1990, author = {Faßbender, Heinz and Vogler, Heiko}, title = {A call-by-need implementation of syntax directed functional programming}, publisher = {RWTH, Fachgruppe Informatik}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {44 S. : graph. Darst.}, year = {1990}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WolfWiese2013, author = {Wolf, Martin and Wiese, Ute}, title = {A comparative transformation model for process changes using serious games}, series = {2013 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Serious Games and Applications for Health (SeGAH): proceedings of a meeting held 2-3 May 2013, Algarve, Portugal}, booktitle = {2013 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Serious Games and Applications for Health (SeGAH): proceedings of a meeting held 2-3 May 2013, Algarve, Portugal}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, address = {Piscataway, NJ}, organization = {International Conference on Serious Games and Applications for Health <2, 2013, Algarve>}, isbn = {978-1-4673-6164-4}, doi = {10.1109/SeGAH.2013.6665307}, pages = {64 -- 70}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RauschLeiseEdereretal.2016, author = {Rausch, Lea and Leise, Philipp and Ederer, Thorsten and Altherr, Lena and Pelz, Peter F.}, title = {A comparison of MILP and MINLP solver performance on the example of a drinking water supply system design problem}, series = {ECCOMAS Congress 2016 VII European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering}, booktitle = {ECCOMAS Congress 2016 VII European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering}, editor = {Papadrakakis, M. and Ppadopoulos, V. and Stefanou, G. and Plevris, V.}, isbn = {978-618-82844-0-1}, pages = {8509 -- 8527}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Finding a good system topology with more than a handful of components is a highly non-trivial task. The system needs to be able to fulfil all expected load cases, but at the same time the components should interact in an energy-efficient way. An example for a system design problem is the layout of the drinking water supply of a residential building. It may be reasonable to choose a design of spatially distributed pumps which are connected by pipes in at least two dimensions. This leads to a large variety of possible system topologies. To solve such problems in a reasonable time frame, the nonlinear technical characteristics must be modelled as simple as possible, while still achieving a sufficiently good representation of reality. The aim of this paper is to compare the speed and reliability of a selection of leading mathematical programming solvers on a set of varying model formulations. This gives us empirical evidence on what combinations of model formulations and solver packages are the means of choice with the current state of the art.}, language = {en} } @article{Koehler2020, author = {K{\"o}hler, Klemens}, title = {A conflict theory perspective of IT attacks - consequences for IT security education}, number = {Preprint}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Cyberspace is "the environment formed by physical and non-physical components to store, modify, and exchange data using computer networks" (NATO CCDCOE). Beyond that, it is an environment where people interact. IT attacks are hostile, non-cooperative interactions that can be described with conflict theory. Applying conflict theory to IT security leads to different objectives for end-user education, requiring different formats like agency-based competence developing games.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SteuerDankert2023, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda}, title = {A crazy little thing called sustainability}, series = {51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)}, booktitle = {51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)}, doi = {10.21427/9CQR-VC94}, pages = {11 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 requires global collaboration between different stakeholders. Industry, and in particular engineers who shape industrial developments, have a special role to play as they are confronted with the responsibility to holistically reflect sustainability in industrial processes. This means that, in addition to the technical specifications, engineers must also question the effects of their own actions on an ecological, economic and social level in order to ensure sustainable action and contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. However, this requires competencies that enable engineers to apply all three pillars of sustainability to their own field of activity and to understand the global impact of industrial processes. In this context, it is relevant to understand how industry already reflects sustainability and to identify competences needed for sustainable development.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WalentaSchellekensFerreinetal.2017, author = {Walenta, Robert and Schellekens, Twan and Ferrein, Alexander and Schiffer, Stefan}, title = {A decentralised system approach for controlling AGVs with ROS}, series = {AFRICON, Proceedings}, booktitle = {AFRICON, Proceedings}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {978-1-5386-2775-4}, issn = {2153-0033}, doi = {10.1109/AFRCON.2017.8095693}, pages = {1436 -- 1441}, year = {2017}, language = {en} } @article{HeuermannSchiek1992, author = {Heuermann, Holger and Schiek, Burkhard}, title = {A Fast and Robust Procedure for the Determination of the Scattering Parameters for Network Analyzer Calibration}, address = {Paris}, pages = {373 -- 374}, year = {1992}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Engels2013, author = {Engels, Elmar}, title = {A field bus library for MATLAB based on open core engineering}, series = {Proceedings to the 14th International Workshop on Research and Education in Mechatronics, REM 2013, Wien, 05.06.-06.06.2013.}, booktitle = {Proceedings to the 14th International Workshop on Research and Education in Mechatronics, REM 2013, Wien, 05.06.-06.06.2013.}, isbn = {978-3-90275-907-8}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @article{FerreinSchifferLakemeyer2008, author = {Ferrein, Alexander and Schiffer, Stefan and Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, title = {A Fuzzy Set Semantics for Qualitative Fluents in the Situation Calculus / Ferrein, Alexander ; Schiffer, Stefan ; Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, series = {Intelligent Robotics and Applications : First International Conference, ICIRA 2008 Wuhan, China, October 15-17, 2008 Proceedings, Part I}, journal = {Intelligent Robotics and Applications : First International Conference, ICIRA 2008 Wuhan, China, October 15-17, 2008 Proceedings, Part I}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, pages = {498 -- 509}, year = {2008}, language = {en} } @article{HeuermannSchiek1992, author = {Heuermann, Holger and Schiek, Burkhard}, title = {A Generalization of the Txx Network Analyzer Self-Calibration Procedure}, series = {Conference proceedings : monday 24th to thursday 27th august 1992, Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo, Finland ; [the international conference and exhibition designed for the Microwave Community]. Vol. 2}, journal = {Conference proceedings : monday 24th to thursday 27th august 1992, Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo, Finland ; [the international conference and exhibition designed for the Microwave Community]. Vol. 2}, publisher = {Microwave Exhibitions and Publishers}, address = {Tunbridge Wells}, isbn = {0-946821-77-1}, pages = {907 -- 912}, year = {1992}, language = {en} } @article{RauschFriesenAltherretal.2018, author = {Rausch, Lea and Friesen, John and Altherr, Lena and Meck, Marvin and Pelz, Peter F.}, title = {A holistic concept to design optimal water supply infrastructures for informal settlements using remote sensing data}, series = {Remote Sensing}, volume = {10}, journal = {Remote Sensing}, number = {2}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, isbn = {2072-4292}, doi = {10.3390/rs10020216}, pages = {1 -- 23}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Ensuring access to water and sanitation for all is Goal No. 6 of the 17 UN Sustainability Development Goals to transform our world. As one step towards this goal, we present an approach that leverages remote sensing data to plan optimal water supply networks for informal urban settlements. The concept focuses on slums within large urban areas, which are often characterized by a lack of an appropriate water supply. We apply methods of mathematical optimization aiming to find a network describing the optimal supply infrastructure. Hereby, we choose between different decentral and central approaches combining supply by motorized vehicles with supply by pipe systems. For the purposes of illustration, we apply the approach to two small slum clusters in Dhaka and Dar es Salaam. We show our optimization results, which represent the lowest cost water supply systems possible. Additionally, we compare the optimal solutions of the two clusters (also for varying input parameters, such as population densities and slum size development over time) and describe how the result of the optimization depends on the entered remote sensing data.}, language = {en} } @article{CzarneckiSpiliopoulou2012, author = {Czarnecki, Christian and Spiliopoulou, Myra}, title = {A holistic framework for the implementation of a next generation network}, series = {International Journal of Business Information Systems}, volume = {9}, journal = {International Journal of Business Information Systems}, number = {4}, publisher = {Inderscience Enterprises}, address = {Olney, Bucks}, issn = {1746-0972}, doi = {10.1504/IJBIS.2012.046291}, pages = {385 -- 401}, year = {2012}, abstract = {As the potential of a next generation network (NGN) is recognised, telecommunication companies consider switching to it. Although the implementation of an NGN seems to be merely a modification of the network infrastructure, it may trigger or require changes in the whole company, because it builds upon the separation between service and transport, a flexible bundling of services to products and the streamlining of the IT infrastructure. We propose a holistic framework, structured into the layers 'strategy', 'processes' and 'information systems' and incorporate into each layer all concepts necessary for the implementation of an NGN, as well as the alignment of these concepts. As a first proof-of-concept for our framework we have performed a case study on the introduction of NGN in a large telecommunication company; we show that our framework captures all topics that are affected by an NGN implementation.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LimpertSchifferFerrein2015, author = {Limpert, Nicolas and Schiffer, Stefan and Ferrein, Alexander}, title = {A Local Planner for Ackermann-Driven Vehicles in ROS SBPL}, series = {Proceedings of the International Conference on Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa and Robotics and Mechatronics (PRASA-RobMech), 2015}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa and Robotics and Mechatronics (PRASA-RobMech), 2015}, doi = {10.1109/RoboMech.2015.7359518}, pages = {172 -- 177}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{RensVarzinczakMeyeretal.2010, author = {Rens, Gavin and Varzinczak, Ivan and Meyer, Thomas and Ferrein, Alexander}, title = {A Logic for Reasoning about Actions and Explicit Observations}, series = {AI 2010: Advances in Artificial Intelligence 23rd Australasian Joint Conference, Adelaide, Australia, December 7-10, 2010. Proceedings}, journal = {AI 2010: Advances in Artificial Intelligence 23rd Australasian Joint Conference, Adelaide, Australia, December 7-10, 2010. Proceedings}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-642-17431-5}, pages = {395 -- 404}, year = {2010}, language = {en} } @article{FerreinRensMeyeretal.2011, author = {Ferrein, Alexander and Rens, Gavin and Meyer, Thomas and Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, title = {A Logic for Specifying Partially Observable Stochastic Domains / Rens, Gavin ; Meyer, Thomas ; Ferrein, Alexander ; Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, series = {Proceedings of the Ninth International Workshop pn non-Monotonic Reasoning, Action and Change (NRAC`11)}, journal = {Proceedings of the Ninth International Workshop pn non-Monotonic Reasoning, Action and Change (NRAC`11)}, pages = {15 -- 22}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{NiemuellerFerreinLakemeyer2010, author = {Niem{\"u}ller, Tim and Ferrein, Alexander and Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, title = {A Lua-based Behavior Engine for Controlling the Humanoid Robot Nao}, series = {RoboCup 2009: Robot Soccer World Cup XIII}, journal = {RoboCup 2009: Robot Soccer World Cup XIII}, pages = {240 -- 251}, year = {2010}, language = {en} } @article{BragardvanHoekDeDoncker2012, author = {Bragard, Michael and van Hoek, H. and De Doncker, R. W.}, title = {A major design step in IETO concept realization that allows overcurrent protection and pushes limits of switching performance}, series = {IEEE transactions on power electronics}, volume = {27}, journal = {IEEE transactions on power electronics}, number = {9}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {0885-8993}, doi = {10.1109/TPEL.2012.2189136}, pages = {4163 -- 4171}, year = {2012}, abstract = {This paper presents the latest prototype of the integrated emitter turn-off thyristor concept, which potentially ranks among thyristor high-power devices like the gate turn-off thyristor and the integrated gate-commutated thyristor (IGCT). Due to modifications of the external driver stage and mechanical press-pack design optimization, this prototype allows for full device characterization. The turn-off capability was increased to 1600 A with an active silicon area of 823mm2 . This leads to a transient peak power of 672.1kW/cm² . Within this paper, measurements and concept assessment are presented and a comparison to state-of-the-art IGCT devices is provided.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HeuermannHarzheimMuehmel2021, author = {Heuermann, Holger and Harzheim, Thomas and M{\"u}hmel, Marc}, title = {A maritime harmonic radar search and rescue system using passive and active tags}, series = {2020 17th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)}, booktitle = {2020 17th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {978-2-87487-061-3}, doi = {10.1109/EuRAD48048.2021.00030}, pages = {73 -- 76}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{OrzadaLaddBitz2016, author = {Orzada, Stephan and Ladd, Mark E. and Bitz, Andreas}, title = {A method to approximate maximum local SAR in multichannel transmit MR systems without transmit phase information}, series = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, volume = {78}, journal = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, number = {2}, publisher = {International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, issn = {1522-2594}, doi = {10.1002/mrm.26398}, pages = {805 -- 811}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Purpose To calculate local specific absorption rate (SAR) correctly, both the amplitude and phase of the signal in each transmit channel have to be known. In this work, we propose a method to derive a conservative upper bound for the local SAR, with a reasonable safety margin without knowledge of the transmit phases of the channels. Methods The proposed method uses virtual observation points (VOPs). Correction factors are calculated for each set of VOPs that prevent underestimation of local SAR when the VOPs are applied with the correct amplitudes but fixed phases. Results The proposed method proved to be superior to the worst-case calculation based on the maximum eigenvalue of the VOPs. The mean overestimation for six coil setups could be reduced, whereas no underestimation of the maximum local SAR occurred. In the best investigated case, the overestimation could be reduced from a factor of 3.3 to a factor of 1.7. Conclusion The upper bound for the local SAR calculated with the proposed method allows a fast estimation of the local SAR based on power measurements in the transmit channels and facilitates SAR monitoring in systems that do not have the capability to monitor transmit phases}, language = {en} } @incollection{AltherrDoerigEdereretal.2017, author = {Altherr, Lena and D{\"o}rig, Bastian and Ederer, Thorsten and Pelz, Peter Franz and Pfetsch, Marc and Wolf, Jan}, title = {A mixed-integer nonlinear program for the design of gearboxes}, series = {Operations Research Proceedings 2016}, booktitle = {Operations Research Proceedings 2016}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-319-55701-4}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-55702-1_31}, pages = {227 -- 233}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Gearboxes are mechanical transmission systems that provide speed and torque conversions from a rotating power source. Being a central element of the drive train, they are relevant for the efficiency and durability of motor vehicles. In this work, we present a new approach for gearbox design: Modeling the design problem as a mixed-integer nonlinear program (MINLP) allows us to create gearbox designs from scratch for arbitrary requirements and—given enough time—to compute provably globally optimal designs for a given objective. We show how different degrees of freedom influence the runtime and present an exemplary solution.}, language = {en} } @article{FassbenderVogler1991, author = {Faßbender, Heinz and Vogler, Heiko}, title = {A narrowing machine for the functional logic language BABEL, restricted to primitive recursion : abstract}, series = {Granada Workshop on the Integration of Functional and Logic Programming / Granada Workshop on the Integration of Functional and Logic Programming <1990>. K. Indermark ... (ed.)}, journal = {Granada Workshop on the Integration of Functional and Logic Programming / Granada Workshop on the Integration of Functional and Logic Programming <1990>. K. Indermark ... (ed.)}, publisher = {RWTH, Fachgruppe Informatik}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {95 -- 96}, year = {1991}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BuxbaumSchwarteRingbecketal.1998, author = {Buxbaum, Bernd and Schwarte, Rudolf and Ringbeck, Thorsten and [u.a.],}, title = {A new approach in optical broadband communication systems : a high integrated optical phase locked loop based on a mixing and correlating sensor, the Photonic Mixer Device (PMD)}, series = {Proceedings / OPTO 98, Internationaler Kongress und Fachausstellung f{\"u}r Optische Sensorik, Messtechnik und Elektronik, 18. - 20. Mai 1998, Kongresszentrum Erfurt}, booktitle = {Proceedings / OPTO 98, Internationaler Kongress und Fachausstellung f{\"u}r Optische Sensorik, Messtechnik und Elektronik, 18. - 20. Mai 1998, Kongresszentrum Erfurt}, publisher = {ACS Organisations GmbH}, address = {Wunsdorf}, pages = {59 -- 64}, year = {1998}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GligorevicSorger2002, author = {Gligorevic, Snjezana and Sorger, Ulrich}, title = {A new approach to tracking time-variant channels}, series = {Proceedings / 5th International Symposium on Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications : WPMC : October 27 - 30, 2002, Honolulu, Hawaii ; vol. 3}, booktitle = {Proceedings / 5th International Symposium on Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications : WPMC : October 27 - 30, 2002, Honolulu, Hawaii ; vol. 3}, organization = {International Symposium on Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications <5, 2002, Honolulu>}, isbn = {0-7803-7442-8}, issn = {1347-6890}, pages = {1342 -- 1345}, year = {2002}, language = {en} } @article{HueningHeuermannWacheetal.2018, author = {H{\"u}ning, Felix and Heuermann, Holger and Wache, Franz-Josef and Jajo, Rami Audisho}, title = {A new wireless sensor interface using dual-mode radio}, series = {Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems : JSSS}, volume = {Volume 7}, journal = {Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems : JSSS}, number = {2}, publisher = {Copernicus Publ.}, address = {G{\"o}ttingen}, doi = {10.5194/jsss-7-507-2018}, pages = {507 -- 515}, year = {2018}, abstract = {The integration of sensors is one of the major tasks in embedded, control and "internet of things" (IoT) applications. For the integration mainly digital interfaces are used, starting from rather simple pulse-width modulation (PWM) interface to more complex interfaces like CAN (Controller Area Network). Even though these interfaces are tethered by definition, a wireless realization is highly welcome in many applications to reduce cable and connector cost, increase the flexibility and realize new emerging applications like wireless control systems. Currently used wireless solutions like Bluetooth, WirelessHART or IO-Link Wireless use dedicated communication standards and corresponding higher protocol layers to realize the wireless communication. Due to the complexity of the communication and the protocol handling, additional latency and jitter are introduced to the data communication that can meet the requirements for many applications. Even though tunnelling of other bus data like CAN data is generally also possible the latency and jitter prevent the tunnelling from being transparent for the bus system. Therefore a new basic technology based on dual-mode radio is used to realize a wireless communication on the physical layer only, enabling a reliable and real-time data transfer. As this system operates on the physical layer it is independent of any higher layers of the OSI (open systems interconnection) model. Hence it can be used for several different communication systems to replace the tethered physical layer. A prototype is developed and tested for real-time wireless PWM, SENT (single-edge nibble transmission) and CAN data transfer with very low latency and jitter.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchoppNachtrodtHeuermannetal.2012, author = {Schopp, Christoph and Nachtrodt, Frederik and Heuermann, Holger and Scherer, Ulrich W. and Mostacci, Domiziano and Finger, Torsten and Tietsch, Wolfgang}, title = {A novel 2.45 GHz/200 W Microwave Plasma Jet for High Temperature Applications above 3600 K}, series = {Journal of Physics : Conference Series}, volume = {406}, booktitle = {Journal of Physics : Conference Series}, number = {012029}, issn = {1742-6596}, pages = {5}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @article{HeuermannLuenebach2005, author = {Heuermann, Holger and L{\"u}nebach, M.}, title = {A Novel Dual-Mode-Design for Push-Push Oscillators with Improved Phase Noise Performance. Heuermann, Holger; L{\"u}nebach, M.}, series = {Conference proceedings : 3 - 7 October 2005, CNIT la D{\´e}fense, Paris, France; [comprises the] 35th European Microwave Conference 2005 ; The European Conference on Wireless Technology 2005 ; European Radar Conference 2005 ; GAAS 2005, The European Gallium A. Vol. 1}, journal = {Conference proceedings : 3 - 7 October 2005, CNIT la D{\´e}fense, Paris, France; [comprises the] 35th European Microwave Conference 2005 ; The European Conference on Wireless Technology 2005 ; European Radar Conference 2005 ; GAAS 2005, The European Gallium A. Vol. 1}, publisher = {Horizon House Publ}, address = {London}, isbn = {2-9600551-0-1}, pages = {4 pp.}, year = {2005}, language = {en} } @article{Schuba1997, author = {Schuba, Marko}, title = {A Performance Evaluation of Connectionless Overlay Networks for ATM}, series = {INFOCOM ´97. Sixteenth Annual Joint Conference of the IEEE Computer and Communications Societies. Proceedings Vol. 1}, journal = {INFOCOM ´97. Sixteenth Annual Joint Conference of the IEEE Computer and Communications Societies. Proceedings Vol. 1}, isbn = {0-8186-7780-5}, pages = {152 -- 158}, year = {1997}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Elsen1998, author = {Elsen, Ingo}, title = {A pixel based approach to view based object recognition with self-organizing neural networks}, series = {IECON'98. Proceedings of the 24th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society}, booktitle = {IECON'98. Proceedings of the 24th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, isbn = {0-7803-4503-7}, doi = {10.1109/IECON.1998.724032}, pages = {2040 -- 2044}, year = {1998}, abstract = {This paper addresses the pixel based classification of three dimensional objects from arbitrary views. To perform this task a coding strategy, inspired by the biological model of human vision, for pixel data is described. The coding strategy ensures that the input data is invariant against shift, scale and rotation of the object in the input domain. The image data is used as input to a class of self organizing neural networks, the Kohonen-maps or self-organizing feature maps (SOFM). To verify this approach two test sets have been generated: the first set, consisting of artificially generated images, is used to examine the classification properties of the SOFMs; the second test set examines the clustering capabilities of the SOFM when real world image data is applied to the network after it has been preprocessed to be invariant against shift, scale and rotation. It is shown that the clustering capability of the SOFM is strongly dependant on the invariance coding of the images.}, language = {en} } @article{RoepkeKoehlerDruryetal.2020, author = {Roepke, Rene and K{\"o}hler, Klemens and Drury, Vincent and Schroeder, Ulrik and Wolf, Martin and Meyer, Ulrike}, title = {A pond full of phishing games - analysis of learning games for anti-phishing education}, series = {Model-driven Simulation and Training Environments for Cybersecurity. MSTEC 2020}, journal = {Model-driven Simulation and Training Environments for Cybersecurity. MSTEC 2020}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-62433-0}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-62433-0_32020}, pages = {41 -- 60}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Game-based learning is a promising approach to anti-phishing education, as it fosters motivation and can help reduce the perceived difficulty of the educational material. Over the years, several prototypes for game-based applications have been proposed, that follow different approaches in content selection, presentation, and game mechanics. In this paper, a literature and product review of existing learning games is presented. Based on research papers and accessible applications, an in-depth analysis was conducted, encompassing target groups, educational contexts, learning goals based on Bloom's Revised Taxonomy, and learning content. As a result of this review, we created the publications on games (POG) data set for the domain of anti-phishing education. While there are games that can convey factual and conceptual knowledge, we find that most games are either unavailable, fail to convey procedural knowledge or lack technical depth. Thus, we identify potential areas of improvement for games suitable for end-users in informal learning contexts.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NeumannDuelbergSchifferetal.2016, author = {Neumann, Tobias and D{\"u}lberg, Enno and Schiffer, Stefan and Ferrein, Alexander}, title = {A rotating platform for swift acquisition of dense 3D point clouds}, series = {Intelligent Robotics and Applications: 9th International Conference, ICIRA 2016, Tokyo, Japan, August 22-24, 2016, Proceedings, Part I}, volume = {9834}, booktitle = {Intelligent Robotics and Applications: 9th International Conference, ICIRA 2016, Tokyo, Japan, August 22-24, 2016, Proceedings, Part I}, publisher = {Springer}, isbn = {978-3-319-43505-3 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-43506-0_22}, pages = {257 -- 268}, year = {2016}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RekePeterSchulteTiggesetal.2020, author = {Reke, Michael and Peter, Daniel and Schulte-Tigges, Joschua and Schiffer, Stefan and Ferrein, Alexander and Walter, Thomas and Matheis, Dominik}, title = {A Self-Driving Car Architecture in ROS2}, series = {2020 International SAUPEC/RobMech/PRASA Conference, Cape Town, South Africa}, booktitle = {2020 International SAUPEC/RobMech/PRASA Conference, Cape Town, South Africa}, isbn = {978-1-7281-4162-6}, doi = {10.1109/SAUPEC/RobMech/PRASA48453.2020.9041020}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @article{HarzheimMuehmelHeuermann2021, author = {Harzheim, Thomas and M{\"u}hmel, Marc and Heuermann, Holger}, title = {A SFCW harmonic radar system for maritime search and rescue using passive and active tags}, series = {International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies}, volume = {13}, journal = {International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies}, number = {Special Issue 7}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, address = {Cambridge}, doi = {10.1017/S1759078721000520}, pages = {691 -- 707}, year = {2021}, abstract = {This paper introduces a new maritime search and rescue system based on S-band illumination harmonic radar (HR). Passive and active tags have been developed and tested while attached to life jackets and a small boat. In this demonstration test carried out on the Baltic Sea, the system was able to detect and range the active tags up to a distance of 5800 m using an illumination signal transmit-power of 100 W. Special attention is given to the development, performance, and conceptual differences between passive and active tags used in the system. Guidelines for achieving a high HR dynamic range, including a system components description, are given and a comparison with other HR systems is performed. System integration with a commercial maritime X-band navigation radar is shown to demonstrate a solution for rapid search and rescue response and quick localization.}, language = {en} } @article{PrumeBooijVogletal.2007, author = {Prume, Klaus and Booij, W. E. and Vogl, A. H. and Wang, D. T.}, title = {A simple and powerful analytical model for MEMS piezoelectric multimorphs / Booij, W. E. ; Vogl, A. H. ; Wang, D. T. ; Tyholdt, F. ; Ostbo, N. P. ; Raeder, H. ; Prume, K.}, series = {Journal of Electroceramics. 19 (2007), H. 4}, journal = {Journal of Electroceramics. 19 (2007), H. 4}, isbn = {1385-3449}, pages = {387 -- 393}, year = {2007}, language = {en} } @article{FerreinBeckLakemeyer2007, author = {Ferrein, Alexander and Beck, Daniel and Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, title = {A Simulation Environment for Middle-Size Robots with Multi-level Abstraction / Beck, Daniel ; Ferrein, Alexander ; Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, series = {RoboCup 2007: Robot Soccer World Cup XI}, journal = {RoboCup 2007: Robot Soccer World Cup XI}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-540-68846-4}, pages = {136 -- 147}, year = {2007}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{EltesterFerreinSchiffer2020, author = {Eltester, Niklas Sebastian and Ferrein, Alexander and Schiffer, Stefan}, title = {A smart factory setup based on the RoboCup logistics league}, series = {2020 IEEE Conference on Industrial Cyberphysical Systems (ICPS)}, booktitle = {2020 IEEE Conference on Industrial Cyberphysical Systems (ICPS)}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/ICPS48405.2020.9274766}, pages = {297 -- 302}, year = {2020}, abstract = {In this paper we present SMART-FACTORY, a setup for a research and teaching facility in industrial robotics that is based on the RoboCup Logistics League. It is driven by the need for developing and applying solutions for digital production. Digitization receives constantly increasing attention in many areas, especially in industry. The common theme is to make things smart by using intelligent computer technology. Especially in the last decade there have been many attempts to improve existing processes in factories, for example, in production logistics, also with deploying cyber-physical systems. An initiative that explores challenges and opportunities for robots in such a setting is the RoboCup Logistics League. Since its foundation in 2012 it is an international effort for research and education in an intra-warehouse logistics scenario. During seven years of competition a lot of knowledge and experience regarding autonomous robots was gained. This knowledge and experience shall provide the basis for further research in challenges of future production. The focus of our SMART-FACTORY is to create a stimulating environment for research on logistics robotics, for teaching activities in computer science and electrical engineering programmes as well as for industrial users to study and explore the feasibility of future technologies. Building on a very successful history in the RoboCup Logistics League we aim to provide stakeholders with a dedicated facility oriented at their individual needs.}, language = {en} } @book{FassbenderManeth1996, author = {Faßbender, Heinz and Maneth, Sebastian}, title = {A strict border for the decidability of e-unification for recursive functions}, publisher = {TU, Fak. Informatik}, address = {Dresden}, pages = {27 S. : graph. Darst.}, year = {1996}, language = {en} } @article{FassbenderManeth1996, author = {Faßbender, Heinz and Maneth, Sebastian}, title = {A strict border for the decidability of e-unification for recursive functions / Faßbender, Heinz ; Maneth, Sebastian}, series = {Algebraic and logic programming : proceedings / 5th International Conference, ALP '96, Aachen, Germany, September 25 - 27, 1996. Michael Hanus ... (ed.)}, journal = {Algebraic and logic programming : proceedings / 5th International Conference, ALP '96, Aachen, Germany, September 25 - 27, 1996. Michael Hanus ... (ed.)}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin [u.a.]}, isbn = {3-540-61735-3}, pages = {194 -- 208}, year = {1996}, language = {en} } @article{FassbenderManeth1998, author = {Faßbender, Heinz and Maneth, Sebastian}, title = {A strict border for the decidability of e-unification for recursive functions / Faßbender, Heinz ; Maneth, Sebastian}, series = {Journal of functional and logic programming. 1998 (1998), H. 4}, journal = {Journal of functional and logic programming. 1998 (1998), H. 4}, isbn = {1080-5230}, year = {1998}, language = {en} } @article{Heuermann2004, author = {Heuermann, Holger}, title = {A Synthesis Technique for Mono- and Mixed-Mode Symmetrical Filter}, series = {Conference proceedings : Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th October, [RAI International Exhibition and Congress Centre, Amsterdam ; part of European Microwave Week 2004] / EuMA, European Microwave Association . Vol. 1}, journal = {Conference proceedings : Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th October, [RAI International Exhibition and Congress Centre, Amsterdam ; part of European Microwave Week 2004] / EuMA, European Microwave Association . Vol. 1}, publisher = {Horizon House Publ}, address = {London}, isbn = {1-580-53992-0}, pages = {309 -- 312}, year = {2004}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FerreinSchollNeumannetal.2019, author = {Ferrein, Alexander and Scholl, Ingrid and Neumann, Tobias and Kr{\"u}ckel, Kai and Schiffer, Stefan}, title = {A system for continuous underground site mapping and exploration}, doi = {10.5772/intechopen.85859}, pages = {16 Seiten}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchifferFerrein2017, author = {Schiffer, Stefan and Ferrein, Alexander}, title = {A System Layout for Cognitive Service Robots}, series = {Cognitive Robot Architectures. Proceedings of EUCognition 2016}, booktitle = {Cognitive Robot Architectures. Proceedings of EUCognition 2016}, issn = {1613-0073}, pages = {44 -- 45}, year = {2017}, language = {en} } @article{KraffBitzBreyeretal.2011, author = {Kraff, Oliver and Bitz, Andreas and Breyer, Tobias and Kruszona, Stefan and Maderwald, Stefan and Brote, Irina and Gizewski, Elke R. and Ladd, Mark E. and Quick, Harald H.}, title = {A transmit/receive radiofrequency array for imaging the carotid arteries at 7 Tesla: coil design and first in vivo results}, series = {Investigative Radiology}, volume = {46}, journal = {Investigative Radiology}, number = {4}, publisher = {Wolters Kluwer}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {1536-0210}, doi = {10.1097/RLI.0b013e318206cee4}, pages = {246 -- 254}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Objective: To develop a transmit/receive radiofrequency (RF) array for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the carotid arteries at 7 T. The prototype is characterized in numerical simulations and bench measurements, and the feasibility of plaque imaging at 7 T is demonstrated in first in vivo images. Materials and Methods: The RF phased array coil consists of 8 surface loop coils. To allow imaging of both sides of the neck, the RF array is divided into 2 coil clusters, each with 4 overlapping loop elements. For safety validation, numerical computations of the RF field distribution and the corresponding specific absorption rate were performed on the basis of a heterogeneous human body model. To validate the coil model, maps of the transmit B1+ field were compared between simulation and measurement. In vivo images of a healthy volunteer and a patient (ulcerating plaque and a 50\% stenosis of the right internal carotid artery) were acquired using a 3-dimensional FLASH sequence with a high isotropic spatial resolution of 0.54 mm as well as using pulse-triggered proton density (PD)/T2-weighted turbo spin echo sequences. Results: Measurements of the S-parameters yielded a reflection and isolation of the coil elements of better than -18 and -13 dB, respectively. Measurements of the g-factor indicated good image quality for parallel imaging acceleration factors up to 2.4. A similar distribution and a very good match of the absolute values were found between the measured and simulated B1+ transmit RF field for the validation of the coil model. In vivo images revealed good signal excitation of both sides of the neck and a high vessel-to-background image contrast for the noncontrast-enhanced 3-dimensional FLASH sequence. Imaging at 7 T could depict the extent of stenosis, and revealed the disruption and ulcer of the plaque. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that 2 four-channel transmit/receive RF arrays for each side of the neck is a suitable concept for in vivo MRI of the carotid arteries at 7 Tesla. Further studies are needed to explore and exploit the full potential of 7 T high-field MRI for carotid atherosclerotic plaque imaging.}, language = {en} } @book{FassbenderVogler1992, author = {Faßbender, Heinz and Vogler, Heiko}, title = {A universal unification algorithm based on unification driven leftmost outermost narrowing}, publisher = {Univ. Ulm, Fak. f{\"u}r Informatik}, address = {Ulm}, pages = {47 S. : graph. Darst.}, year = {1992}, language = {en} } @article{FassbenderVogler1994, author = {Faßbender, Heinz and Vogler, Heiko}, title = {A universal unification algorithm based on unification-driven leftmost outermost narrowing}, series = {Acta Cybernetica. 11 (1994), H. 3}, journal = {Acta Cybernetica. 11 (1994), H. 3}, isbn = {0324-721x}, pages = {139 -- 167}, year = {1994}, language = {en} } @article{Fassbender1995, author = {Faßbender, Heinz}, title = {A verified implementation of narrowing}, series = {Programming languages: implementations, logics and programs : proceedings / 7th International Symposium, PLILP '95, Utrecht, The Netherlands, September 20 - 22, 1995. Manuel Hermenegildo ... (ed.)}, journal = {Programming languages: implementations, logics and programs : proceedings / 7th International Symposium, PLILP '95, Utrecht, The Netherlands, September 20 - 22, 1995. Manuel Hermenegildo ... (ed.)}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin [u.a.]}, isbn = {3-540-60359-X}, pages = {63 -- 80}, year = {1995}, language = {en} } @article{Alt1974, author = {Alt, Helmut}, title = {Ab 1975 Uranerz aus Rabbit-Lake}, series = {Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen}, volume = {24}, journal = {Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen}, number = {1/2}, publisher = {VDE-Verlag}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {0720-6240}, pages = {34}, year = {1974}, language = {de} } @article{FuchsRitz2011, author = {Fuchs, Britta and Ritz, Thomas}, title = {Absatzkan{\"a}le kaum verkn{\"u}pft}, series = {IT-Mittelstand : IT-Business im Mittelstand}, volume = {2011}, journal = {IT-Mittelstand : IT-Business im Mittelstand}, number = {9}, publisher = {Medienhaus-Verlag}, address = {Bergisch-Gladbach}, pages = {16}, year = {2011}, language = {de} } @article{HagemannGeittnerSchnittkeretal.1989, author = {Hagemann, Hans-J{\"u}rgen and Geittner, P. and Schnittker, W. and Warnier, J.}, title = {Abscheidegeschwindigkeiten und Prozeßausbeuten im PCVD-Verfahren. Geittner, P.; Hagemann, H. J.; Schnittker, W.; Warnier, J.; Weling, F.; Wilson, H.}, series = {Philips - Unsere Forschung in Deutschland / Hrsg.: Philips Forschungslaboratorium GmbH Aachen und Hamburg. 4 (1989)}, journal = {Philips - Unsere Forschung in Deutschland / Hrsg.: Philips Forschungslaboratorium GmbH Aachen und Hamburg. 4 (1989)}, pages = {140 -- 143}, year = {1989}, language = {de} } @article{Siepmann1986, author = {Siepmann, Thomas}, title = {Abschlußbericht zum Vorhaben Nr. 22/IV}, series = {Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik: Forschungsreport}, journal = {Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik: Forschungsreport}, publisher = {FVA}, address = {Frankfurt/M.}, year = {1986}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BitzAlaydrusStreckertetal.2002, author = {Bitz, Andreas and Alaydrus, M. and Streckert, J. and Hansen, V.W.}, title = {Absorption rates inside human body due to radiated electro-magnetic fields of multi-band base station antennas. Boundary value problems with electrically large and high-resolution bodies}, series = {24th BEMS Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 23 - 27 June 2002}, booktitle = {24th BEMS Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 23 - 27 June 2002}, publisher = {Bioelectromagnetics Society}, address = {Frederick, MD}, pages = {40 -- 41}, year = {2002}, language = {en} } @article{SchifferFerreinLakemeyer2015, author = {Schiffer, Stefan and Ferrein, Alexander and Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, title = {Abstracting Away Low-Level Details in Service Robotics with Fuzzy Fluents}, series = {Model-Driven Knowledge Engineering for Improved Software Modularity in Robotics and Automation. Workshop at European Robotics Forum 2015 Vienna, Austria, March 11-13, 2015.}, journal = {Model-Driven Knowledge Engineering for Improved Software Modularity in Robotics and Automation. Workshop at European Robotics Forum 2015 Vienna, Austria, March 11-13, 2015.}, pages = {1 -- 4}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{FerreinDyllaLakemeyer2002, author = {Ferrein, Alexander and Dylla, Frank and Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, title = {Acting and Deliberating using Golog in Robotic Soccer - A Hybrid Architecture / Dylla, Frank ; Ferrein, Alexander ; Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, series = {Proc. 3rd International Cognitive Robotics Workshop (CogRob 2002)}, journal = {Proc. 3rd International Cognitive Robotics Workshop (CogRob 2002)}, pages = {1 -- 7}, year = {2002}, language = {en} } @article{FerreinSteinbauerVassos2012, author = {Ferrein, Alexander and Steinbauer, Gerald and Vassos, Stavros}, title = {Action-Based Imperative Programming with YAGI}, pages = {24 -- 31}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Many tasks for autonomous agents or robots are best described by a specification of the environment and a specification of the available actions the agent or robot can perform. Combining such a specification with the possibility to imperatively program a robot or agent is what we call the actionbased imperative programming. One of the most successful such approaches is Golog. In this paper, we draft a proposal for a new robot programming language YAGI, which is based on the action-based imperative programming paradigm. Our goal is to design a small, portable stand-alone YAGI interpreter. We combine the benefits of a principled domain specification with a clean, small and simple programming language, which does not exploit any side-effects from the implementation language. We discuss general requirements of action-based programming languages and outline YAGI, our action-based language approach which particularly aims at embeddability.}, language = {en} } @article{RitzStender2004, author = {Ritz, Thomas and Stender, Michael}, title = {Ad-hoc Anwendungsintegration mit mobilen CRM-Systement}, series = {Electronic Business : Innovationen, Anwendungen und Technologien}, journal = {Electronic Business : Innovationen, Anwendungen und Technologien}, editor = {Weisbecker, Anette}, publisher = {Fraunhofer-IRB-Verl.}, address = {Stuttgart}, isbn = {3-8167-6621-8}, pages = {92 -- 97}, year = {2004}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{DammRitzStrauch2011, author = {Damm, Sebastian and Ritz, Thomas and Strauch, Jakob}, title = {Adaption of archetype patterns for mobile cloud-based business apps}, series = {2011 IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Communications workshops (PerCom workshops 2011) : Seattle, Washington, USA, 21 - 25 March 2011}, booktitle = {2011 IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Communications workshops (PerCom workshops 2011) : Seattle, Washington, USA, 21 - 25 March 2011}, publisher = {IEEE Service Center}, address = {Piscataway, NJ}, isbn = {978-1-61284-938-6 (Print)}, doi = {10.1109/PERCOMW.2011.5766849}, pages = {100 -- 105}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GebhardtRitzSiekmannetal.2014, author = {Gebhardt, Andreas and Ritz, Thomas and Siekmann, Kirsten and Wallenborn, Ramona}, title = {Additive manufacturing businesses in the process chain of individualized mass products}, series = {DDMC 2014 : Proceedings of the Fraunhofer Direct Digital Manufacturing Conference}, booktitle = {DDMC 2014 : Proceedings of the Fraunhofer Direct Digital Manufacturing Conference}, editor = {Demmer, Axel}, publisher = {Fraunhofer}, address = {Stuttgart}, isbn = {978-3-8396-9128-1 (E-Book)}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{HeuermannRumiantsevSchott2004, author = {Heuermann, Holger and Rumiantsev, A. and Schott, S.}, title = {Advanced on-wafer multiport calibration methods for mono- and mixed-mode device characterization}, series = {On wafer characterization : 63rd ARFTG conference digest, spring 2004, 11 June 2004, Fort Worth, TX / Automatic RF Techniques Group. [Conference chair: John Cable. Publication chair: J. G. Burns]}, journal = {On wafer characterization : 63rd ARFTG conference digest, spring 2004, 11 June 2004, Fort Worth, TX / Automatic RF Techniques Group. [Conference chair: John Cable. Publication chair: J. G. Burns]}, publisher = {IEEE Operations Center}, address = {Piscataway, NJ}, isbn = {0-7803-8371-0}, pages = {91 -- 96}, year = {2004}, language = {en} } @article{DesernoAachAmuntsetal.2011, author = {Deserno, Thomas M. and Aach, Til and Amunts, Katrin and Hillen, Walter and Kuhlen, Torsten and Scholl, Ingrid}, title = {Advances in medical image processing : A special Issue on the Workshop in Aachen, Germany, March 2010}, series = {Computer Science - Research and Development. 26 (2011), H. 1-2}, journal = {Computer Science - Research and Development. 26 (2011), H. 1-2}, publisher = {springer}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {1865-2042}, pages = {1 -- 3}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{HartungNiebertSchiederetal.2006, author = {Hartung, Frank and Niebert, Norbert and Schieder, Andreas and Rembarz, Ren{\´e}}, title = {Advances in network-supported media delivery in next-generation mobile systems / Hartung, Frank ; Niebert, Norbert ; Schieder, Andreas ; Rembarz, Ren{\´e} ; Schmid, Stefan ; Eggert, Lars}, series = {IEEE Communications Magazine. 44 (2006), H. 8}, journal = {IEEE Communications Magazine. 44 (2006), H. 8}, isbn = {0163-6804}, pages = {82 -- 89}, year = {2006}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MarcoFerrein2017, author = {Marco, Heather G. and Ferrein, Alexander}, title = {AGNES: The African-German Network of Excellence in Science}, series = {Proceedings of the 2nd Developing World Robotics Forum, Workshop at IEEE AFRICON 2017}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2nd Developing World Robotics Forum, Workshop at IEEE AFRICON 2017}, pages = {1 -- 2}, year = {2017}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GligorevicZierhutJostetal.2009, author = {Gligorevic, Snjezana and Zierhut, R. and Jost, T. and Wang, Wei}, title = {Airport channel measurements at 5.2GHz}, series = {3rd European Conference on Antennas and Propagation : (EuCAP) ; Berlin, Germany, 23 - 27 March 2009}, booktitle = {3rd European Conference on Antennas and Propagation : (EuCAP) ; Berlin, Germany, 23 - 27 March 2009}, organization = {European Conference on Antennas and Propagation <3, 2009, Berlin>}, isbn = {978-1-4244-4753-4 ; 978-3-00-024573-2}, pages = {877 -- 881}, year = {2009}, language = {en} } @article{Gligorevic2013, author = {Gligorevic, Snjezana}, title = {Airport surface propagation channel in the C-Band: measurements and modeling}, series = {IEEE transactions on antennas and propagation}, volume = {Vol. 61}, journal = {IEEE transactions on antennas and propagation}, number = {Iss. 9}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {0018-926x}, pages = {4792 -- 4802}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @book{Hagemann1980, author = {Hagemann, Hans-J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Akzeptorionen in BaTiO3 und SrTiO3 und ihre Auswirkungen auf die Eigenschaften von Titanatkeramiken}, pages = {IX, 145 S. : zahlr. graph. Darst.}, year = {1980}, language = {de} } @article{AltherrLeisePfetschetal.2018, author = {Altherr, Lena and Leise, Philipp and Pfetsch, Marc E. and Schmitt, Andreas}, title = {Algorithmic design and resilience assessment of energy efficient high-rise water supply systems}, series = {Applied Mechanics and Materials}, volume = {885}, journal = {Applied Mechanics and Materials}, publisher = {Trans Tech Publications}, address = {B{\"a}ch}, issn = {1662-7482}, doi = {10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.885.211}, pages = {211 -- 223}, year = {2018}, abstract = {High-rise water supply systems provide water flow and suitable pressure in all levels of tall buildings. To design such state-of-the-art systems, the consideration of energy efficiency and the anticipation of component failures are mandatory. In this paper, we use Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Programming to compute an optimal placement of pipes and pumps, as well as an optimal control strategy.Moreover, we consider the resilience of the system to pump failures. A resilient system is able to fulfill a predefined minimum functionality even though components fail or are restricted in their normal usage. We present models to measure and optimize the resilience. To demonstrate our approach, we design and analyze an optimal resilient decentralized water supply system inspired by a real-life hotel building.}, language = {en} } @book{Altherr2016, author = {Altherr, Lena}, title = {Algorithmic System Design under Consideration of Dynamic Processes}, publisher = {Shaker}, address = {Aachen}, isbn = {978-3-8440-4848-3}, pages = {94}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Nach Stand von Wissenschaft und Technik werden Komponenten hinsichtlich ihrer Eigenschaften, wie Lebensdauer oder Energieeffizienz, optimiert. Allerdings k{\"o}nnen selbst hervorragende Komponenten zu ineffizienten oder instabilen Systemen f{\"u}hren, wenn ihr Zusammenspiel nur unzureichend ber{\"u}cksichtigt wird. Eine Systembetrachtung schafft ein gr{\"o}ßeres Optimierungspotential - dem erh{\"o}hten Potential steht jedoch auch ein erh{\"o}hter Komplexit{\"a}tsgrad gegen{\"u}ber. Die vorliegende Arbeit ist im Rahmen des Sonderforschungsbereichs 805 entstanden, dessen Ziel die Beherrschung von Unsicherheit in Systemen des Maschinenbaus ist. Die Arbeit zeigt anhand eines realen Systems aus dem Bereich der Hydraulik, wie Unsicherheit in der Entwicklungsphase beherrscht werden kann. Hierbei ist neu, dass die durch den sp{\"a}teren Betrieb zu erwartende Systemdegradation eines jeden m{\"o}glichen Systemvorschlags antizipiert werden kann. Dadurch k{\"o}nnen Betriebs- und Wartungskosten vorausgesagt und minimiert werden und durch eine optimale Betriebs- und Wartungsstrategie die Verf{\"u}gbarkeit des Systems garantiert werden. Wesentliche Fragen bei der optimalen Auslegung des betrachteten hydrostatischen Getriebes sind dessen physikalische Modellierung, die Darstellung des Optimierungsproblems als gemischt-ganzzahliges lineares Programm, und dessen algorithmische Behandlung zur L{\"o}sungsfindung. Hierzu werden Heuristiken zum schnelleren Auffinden sinnvoller Systemtopologien vorgestellt und mittels mathematischer Dekomposition eine Bewertung des dynamischen Verschleiß- und Wartungsverlaufs m{\"o}glicher Systemvorschl{\"a}ge vorgenommen. Die Arbeit stellt die Optimierung technischer Systeme an der Schnittstelle von Mathematik, Informatik und Ingenieurwesen sowohl gr{\"u}ndlich als auch anschaulich und nachvollziehbar dar.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AltherrEdererSchaenzleetal.2017, author = {Altherr, Lena and Ederer, Thorsten and Sch{\"a}nzle, Christian and Lorenz, Ulf and Pelz, Peter F.}, title = {Algorithmic system design using scaling and affinity laws}, series = {Operations Research Proceedings 2015}, booktitle = {Operations Research Proceedings 2015}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-319-42901-4}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-42902-1}, pages = {605 -- 611}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Energy-efficient components do not automatically lead to energy-efficient systems. Technical Operations Research (TOR) shifts the focus from the single component to the system as a whole and finds its optimal topology and operating strategy simultaneously. In previous works, we provided a preselected construction kit of suitable components for the algorithm. This approach may give rise to a combinatorial explosion if the preselection cannot be cut down to a reasonable number by human intuition. To reduce the number of discrete decisions, we integrate laws derived from similarity theory into the optimization model. Since the physical characteristics of a production series are similar, it can be described by affinity and scaling laws. Making use of these laws, our construction kit can be modeled more efficiently: Instead of a preselection of components, it now encompasses whole model ranges. This allows us to significantly increase the number of possible set-ups in our model. In this paper, we present how to embed this new formulation into a mixed-integer program and assess the run time via benchmarks. We present our approach on the example of a ventilation system design problem.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AltherrEdererVergeetal.2015, author = {Altherr, Lena and Ederer, Thorsten and Verg{\´e}, Angela and Pelz, Peter F.}, title = {Algorithmische Struktursynthese eines hydrostatischen Getriebes}, series = {Antriebssysteme 2015 : Elektrik, Mechanik, Fluidtechnik in der Anwendung}, booktitle = {Antriebssysteme 2015 : Elektrik, Mechanik, Fluidtechnik in der Anwendung}, publisher = {VDI-Verlag}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, isbn = {978-3-18-092268-3}, pages = {145 -- 155}, year = {2015}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{DyllaFerreinLakemeyer2003, author = {Dylla, Frank and Ferrein, Alexander and Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, title = {AllemaniACs 2003 team description}, series = {RoboCup 2003 : Robot Soccer World Cup VII}, booktitle = {RoboCup 2003 : Robot Soccer World Cup VII}, pages = {1 -- 3}, year = {2003}, language = {en} } @article{VorstFerreinLakemeyer2006, author = {Vorst, Phillip and Ferrein, Alexander and Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, title = {AllemaniACs3D team description}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2006}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FerreinLakemeyerSchiffer2006, author = {Ferrein, Alexander and Lakemeyer, Gerhard and Schiffer, Stefan}, title = {AllemaniACs@ home 2006 team description}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2006}, language = {en} } @book{Alt1980, author = {Alt, Helmut}, title = {Allgemeine Elektrotechnik, Nachrichtentechnik, Impulstechnik f{\"u}r UPN-Rechner. (Anwendung programmierbarer Taschenrechner ; 2)}, publisher = {Vieweg}, address = {Braunschweig [u.a.]}, isbn = {3-528-04151-X}, pages = {VII, 109 S. : graph. Darst.}, year = {1980}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{HeuermannSadeghfamFinger2013, author = {Heuermann, Holger and Sadeghfam, Arash and Finger, Torsten}, title = {Alternative ignition system based on microwave plasma}, series = {Advanced ignition systems for gasoline engines : [Vortr{\"a}ge der 1st International Conference Advanced Ignition Systems for Gasoline Engines - 1. Internationale Tagung Z{\"u}ndsysteme f{\"u}r Ottomotoren, 12.-13. November 2012, Berlin]}, booktitle = {Advanced ignition systems for gasoline engines : [Vortr{\"a}ge der 1st International Conference Advanced Ignition Systems for Gasoline Engines - 1. Internationale Tagung Z{\"u}ndsysteme f{\"u}r Ottomotoren, 12.-13. November 2012, Berlin]}, publisher = {Expert-Verl.}, address = {Renningen}, organization = {International Conference Advanced Ignition Systems for Gasoline Engines <1, 2012, Berlin>}, isbn = {9783816931904}, pages = {95 -- 103}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @article{RietschPfaffenrotBitzetal.2017, author = {Rietsch, Stefan H. G. and Pfaffenrot, Viktor and Bitz, Andreas and Orzada, Stephan and Brunheim, Sascha and Lazik-Palm, Andrea and Theysohn, Jens M. and Ladd, Mark E. and Quick, Harald H. and Kraff, Oliver}, title = {An 8-channel transceiver 7-channel receive RF coil setup for high SNR ultrahigh-field MRI of the shoulder at 7T}, series = {Medical Physics}, journal = {Medical Physics}, number = {Article in press}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken}, issn = {0094-2405}, doi = {10.1002/mp.12612}, year = {2017}, language = {en} } @article{FassbenderVoglerWedel1993, author = {Faßbender, Heinz and Vogler, Heiko and Wedel, Andrea}, title = {An abstract machine for the E-Unification with macro tree transducer}, series = {7th International Workshop on Unification : 13. 06. - 14. 06. 93 / Franz Baader ... (eds.). [Boston University, Boston, USA]}, journal = {7th International Workshop on Unification : 13. 06. - 14. 06. 93 / Franz Baader ... (eds.). [Boston University, Boston, USA]}, year = {1993}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HarzheimHeuermannMarso2016, author = {Harzheim, Thomas and Heuermann, Holger and Marso, Michel}, title = {An Adaptive Biasing Method for SRD Comb Generators}, series = {2016 German Microwave Conference (GeMiC)}, booktitle = {2016 German Microwave Conference (GeMiC)}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/GEMIC.2016.7461613}, pages = {289 -- 292}, year = {2016}, language = {en} } @article{SchubaReichl1998, author = {Schuba, Marko and Reichl, Peter}, title = {An Analysis of Retransmission Strategies for Reliable Multicast Protocols / Schuba, M. ; Reichl, P.}, series = {Performance of information and communication systems : IFIP TC 6,WG 6.3 Seventh International Conference on Performance of Information and Communication Systems (PICS '98), 25 - 28 May, Lund, Sweden / ed. by Ulf K{\"o}rner ...}, journal = {Performance of information and communication systems : IFIP TC 6,WG 6.3 Seventh International Conference on Performance of Information and Communication Systems (PICS '98), 25 - 28 May, Lund, Sweden / ed. by Ulf K{\"o}rner ...}, publisher = {Chapman Hall}, address = {London}, isbn = {0-412-83730-7}, pages = {1 -- 12}, year = {1998}, language = {en} } @incollection{RaoPathroseHueningetal.2019, author = {Rao, Deepak and Pathrose, Plato and H{\"u}ning, Felix and Sid, Jithin}, title = {An Approach for Validating Safety of Perception Software in Autonomous Driving Systems}, series = {Model-Based Safety and Assessment: 6th International Symposium, IMBSA 2019, Thessaloniki, Greece, October 16-18, 2019, Proceedings}, booktitle = {Model-Based Safety and Assessment: 6th International Symposium, IMBSA 2019, Thessaloniki, Greece, October 16-18, 2019, Proceedings}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-32872-6}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-32872-6_20}, pages = {303 -- 316}, year = {2019}, abstract = {The increasing complexity of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) presents a challenging task to validate safe and reliable performance of these systems under varied conditions. The test and validation of ADAS/AD with real test drives, although important, involves huge costs and time. Simulation tools provide an alternative with the added advantage of reproducibility but often use ideal sensors, which do not reflect real sensor output accurately. This paper presents a new validation methodology using fault injection, as recommended by the ISO 26262 standard, to test software and system robustness. In our work, we investigated and developed a tool capable of inserting faults at different software and system levels to verify its robustness. The scope of this paper is to cover the fault injection test for the Visteon's DriveCore™ system, a centralized domain controller for Autonomous driving which is sensor agnostic and SoC agnostic. With this new approach, the validation of safety monitoring functionality and its behavior can be tested using real-world data instead of synthetic data from simulation tools resulting in having better confidence in system performance before proceeding with in-vehicle testing.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FingerKhalsaKreyeretal.2019, author = {Finger, Felix and Khalsa, R. and Kreyer, J{\"o}rg and Mayntz, Joscha and Braun, Carsten and Dahmann, Peter and Esch, Thomas and Kemper, Hans and Schmitz, O. and Bragard, Michael}, title = {An approach to propulsion system modelling for the conceptual design of hybrid-electric general aviation aircraft}, series = {Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2019, 30.9.-2.10.2019, Darmstadt}, booktitle = {Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2019, 30.9.-2.10.2019, Darmstadt}, pages = {15 Seiten}, year = {2019}, abstract = {In this paper, an approach to propulsion system modelling for hybrid-electric general aviation aircraft is presented. Because the focus is on general aviation aircraft, only combinations of electric motors and reciprocating combustion engines are explored. Gas turbine hybrids will not be considered. The level of the component's models is appropriate for the conceptual design stage. They are simple and adaptable, so that a wide range of designs with morphologically different propulsive system architectures can be quickly compared. Modelling strategies for both mass and efficiency of each part of the propulsion system (engine, motor, battery and propeller) will be presented.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AlhwarinFerreinScholl2019, author = {Alhwarin, Faraj and Ferrein, Alexander and Scholl, Ingrid}, title = {An Efficient Hashing Algorithm for NN Problem in HD Spaces}, series = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science}, booktitle = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science}, isbn = {978-303005498-4}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-05499-1_6}, pages = {101 -- 115}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @article{KraffBitzKruszonaetal.2009, author = {Kraff, Oliver and Bitz, Andreas and Kruszona, Stefan and Orzada, Stephan and Schaefer, Lena C. and Theysohn, Jens M. and Maderwald, Stefan and Ladd, Mark E. and Quick, Harald H.}, title = {An eight-channel phased array RF coil for spine MR imaging at 7 T}, series = {Investigative Radiology}, volume = {44}, journal = {Investigative Radiology}, number = {11}, publisher = {Lippincott Williams \& Wilkins}, issn = {1536-0210}, doi = {10.1097/RLI.0b013e3181b24ab7}, pages = {734 -- 740}, year = {2009}, language = {en} } @article{KraffBitzDammannetal.2010, author = {Kraff, Oliver and Bitz, Andreas and Dammann, Philipp and Ladd, Susanne C. and Ladd, Mark E. and Quick, Harald H.}, title = {An eight-channel transmit/receive multipurpose coil for musculoskeletal MR imaging at 7 T}, series = {Medical Physics}, volume = {37}, journal = {Medical Physics}, number = {12}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken, NJ}, issn = {2473-4209}, doi = {10.1118/1.3517176}, pages = {6368 -- 6376}, year = {2010}, abstract = {Purpose: MRI plays a leading diagnostic role in assessing the musculoskeletal (MSK) system and is well established for most questions at clinically used field strengths (up to 3 T). However, there are still limitations in imaging early stages of cartilage degeneration, very fine tendons and ligaments, or in locating nerve lesions, for example. 7 T MRI of the knee has already received increasing attention in the current published literature, but there is a strong need to develop new radiofrequency (RF) coils to assess more regions of the MSK system. In this work, an eight-channel transmit/receive RF array was built as a multipurpose coil for imaging some of the thus far neglected regions. An extensive coil characterization protocol and first in vivo results of the human wrist, shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle imaged at 7 T will be presented. Methods: Eight surface loop coils with a dimension ofurn:x-wiley:00942405:media:mp7176:mp7176-math-0001 were machined from FR4 circuit board material. To facilitate easy positioning, two coil clusters, each with four loop elements, were combined to one RF transmit/receive array. An overlapped and shifted arrangement of the coil elements was chosen to reduce the mutual inductance between neighboring coils. A phantom made of body-simulating liquid was used for tuning and matching on the bench. Afterward, the S-parameters were verified on a human wrist, elbow, and shoulder. For safety validation, a detailed compliance test was performed including full wave simulations of the RF field distribution and the corresponding specific absorption rate (SAR) for all joints. In vivo images of four volunteers were assessed with gradient echo and spin echo sequences modified to obtain optimal image contrast, full anatomic coverage, and the highest spatial resolution within a reasonable acquisition time. The performance of the RF coil was additionally evaluated by in vivo B1 mapping. Results: A comparison of B1 per unit power, flip angle distribution, and anatomic images showed a fairly homogeneous excitation for the smaller joints (elbow, wrist, and ankle), while for the larger joints, the shoulder and especially the knee, B1 inhomogeneities and limited penetration depth were more pronounced. However, the greater part of the shoulder joint could be imaged.In vivo images rendered very fine anatomic details such as fascicles of the median nerve and the branching of the nerve bundles. High-resolution images of cartilage, labrum, and tendons could be acquired. Additionally, turbo spin echo (TSE) and inversion recovery sequences performed very well. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the concept of two four-channel transmit/receive RF arrays can be used as a multipurpose coil for high-resolutionin vivo MR imaging of the musculoskeletal system at 7 T. Not only gradient echo but also typical clinical and SAR-intensive sequences such as STIR and TSE performed well. Imaging of small structures and peripheral nerves could in particular benefit from this technique.}, language = {en} }