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Performance of Al–Mn Transition-Edge Sensor Bolometers in SPT-3G
SPT-3G is a polarization-sensitive receiver, installed on the South Pole Telescope, that measures the anisotropy of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) from degree to arcminute scales. The receiver consists ...
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On-Sky Performance of the SPT-3G Frequency-Domain Multiplexed Readout
Frequency-domain multiplexing (fMux) is an established technique for the readout of large arrays of transition-edge sensor (TES) bolometers. Each TES in a multiplexing module has a unique AC voltage bias that ...
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Design and Bolometer Characterization of the SPT-3G First-Year Focal Plane
During the austral summer of 2016–2017, the third-generation camera, SPT-3G, was installed on the South Pole Telescope, increasing the detector count in the focal plane by an order of magnitude relative to the...
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Thermal Links and Microstrip Transmission Lines in SPT-3G Bolometers
In this work, we have measured the properties of membrane-suspended bolometer thermal links and microstrip transmission lines in the transition-edge sensor arrays for the third-generation camera for South Pole...
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Fabrication of Detector Arrays for the SPT-3G Receiver
The South Pole Telescope third-generation (SPT-3G) receiver was installed during the austral summer of 2016–2017. It is designed to measure the cosmic microwave background across three frequency bands centered...
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SPT-3G: A Multichroic Receiver for the South Pole Telescope
A new receiver for the South Pole Telescope, SPT-3G, was deployed in early 2017 to map the cosmic microwave background at 95, 150, and 220 GHz with ...
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Tuning SPT-3G Transition-Edge-Sensor Electrical Properties with a Four-Layer Ti–Au–Ti–Au Thin-Film Stack
We have developed superconducting Ti transition-edge sensors with Au protection layers on the top and bottom for the South Pole Telescope’s third-generation receiver (a cosmic microwave background polarimeter,...
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Optical Characterization of the SPT-3G Camera
The third-generation South Pole Telescope camera is designed to measure the cosmic microwave background across three frequency bands (centered at 95, 150 and 220 GHz) with
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Design and Assembly of SPT-3G Cold Readout Hardware
The third-generation upgrade to the receiver on the South Pole Telescope, SPT-3G, was installed at the South Pole during the 2016–2017 austral summer to measure the polarization of the cosmic microwave backgro...
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Open AccessWhat are the priorities for improving cataract surgical outcomes in Africa? Results of a Delphi exercise
The quality of cataract surgery delivered in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is a significant constraint to achieving the elimination of avoidable blindness. No published reports from routine SSA cataract services at...
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Predictors for 1-year mortality following hip fracture: a retrospective review of 465 consecutive patients
In Europe, trauma admissions and in particular hip fractures are on the rise. In recent years, health care systems have placed particular emphasis, including financial incentives, on delivering patients quickl...
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The use of ultrasonography and digital mammography in women under 40 years with symptomatic breast cancer: a 7-year Irish experience
Breast cancer in women under 40 years of age is rare and typically presents symptomatically. The optimal imaging modality for this patient group is controversial. Most women undergo ultrasonography with/withou...
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Open AccessFreeze–thaw cycles have minimal effect on the mineralisation of low molecular weight, dissolved organic carbon in Arctic soils
Warmer winters in Arctic regions may melt insulating snow cover and subject soils to more freeze–thaw cycles. The effect of freeze–thaw cycles on the microbial use of low molecular weight, dissolved organic ca...
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Response to dopamine in prematurity: a biomarker for brain injury?
To identify factors associated with responsiveness to dopamine therapy for hypotension and the relationship to brain injury in a cohort of preterm infants.
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Erratum: Response to dopamine in prematurity: a biomarker for brain injury?
Correction to: Journal of Perinatology advance online publication, 18 February 2016; doi:10.1038/jp.2016.5 Following the publication of this paper, the authors noticed that the second author’s name was present...
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Open AccessO081: Reduction of clostridium difficile infections with enhanced evidence-based practices and antimicrobial stewardship
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Multifocal Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis: a case report
Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder of unknown aetiology, characterised by the proliferation of histiocytic cells in various tissues and organs. The role of the otolaryngologist is importan...
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Removal of T-Fasteners 2 Days After Gastrostomy is Feasible
T-fastener gastropexy is widely performed as part of gastrostomy insertion. The current literature recommends removal of T-fasteners at 2 weeks. We present a series of patients in whom T-fasteners were removed...
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