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Using the Shape Gradient for Active Contour Segmentation: from the Continuous to the Discrete Formulation
A variational approach to image or video segmentation consists in defining an energy depending on local or global image characteristics, the minimum of which being reached for objects of interest. This study ...
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Architecture of a blue high contrast multiterawatt ultrashort laser
The strategy used to develop an innovative high contrast multiterawatt femtosecond laser chain based on a hybrid (solid/gas) technology is reported. The laser system includes a Ti:sapphire oscillator generatin...
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Decreased pulmonary diffusing capacity of divers over a 6-year period
Non-smoking, male, professional firemen divers (n = 15) underwent two pulmonary function tests (PFT) separated by 6 years. Measured data were compared to European Coal Steel Community recommended reference value...
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Pulmonary function of a firemen-diver population: a longitudinal study
Non smoking, male professional firemen-divers (n = 20) underwent two pulmonary function tests (PFT) separated by 8–9 years. Measured data were compared to European Coal Steel Community recommended reference value...
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Characteristics of Turbulent Flow Stabilized DC-Discharges for CO2 Lasers
An original aerodynamic technique was developed for achieving uniform axial dc-discharges in CO2 gas mixtures Basic investigations of the discharge characteristics were conducted In open-gas cycle through measure...
