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Received guidance from President Mukherjee: Modi
Friday July 25, 2014 11:14 PM, IANS
New Delhi: The warmth and guidance he has received from President Pranab Mukherjee in the two months since he formed his government has been akin to that of a family, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan.
[President Pranab Mukherjee addressing after dedicating the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum to the Nation, in New Delhi on July 25, 2014. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh are also seen.]
Speaking extempore in Hindi at a book release event in the renovated Durbar Hall of the presidential palace, Modi congratulated President Mukherjee upon his completing two years in office and said under Mukherjee's "marg darshan" or guidance, the country has got a "new direction".
"For me, my own experience in the two months that I have been in office I have received much enthusiasm from you... The warmth and guidance I have received from you was just like family despite my being a new person (in office)," said Modi, comparing the president to the head of a family.
He said it was his feeling that the country would rise to great heights under President Mukherjee's direction.
Modi released two books, "Indradhanush", a compendium of music, dance and cinematic events organized at Rashtrapati Bhavan since August 2012, and "The Winged Wonders of Rashtrapati Bhawan", written by Thomas Mathew, additional secretary to the President.
Modi said while Indradhanush was about the invited guests to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the second one was about the "bin bulaye mehman" or uninvited guests, the birds, to the presidential palace. He said the birds come to Rashtrapati Bhavan to see what India's "most important place" looks like.
Speaking of nature, the prime minister said people have got so immersed in work that they fail to notice the beauty of nature around them. "We are so preoccupied that we never notice. If there is a bouquet of flowers we will notice the flowers but not experience its beauty or its fragrance," Modi said.
The prime minister said the art and culture of India has the potential to attract the world. Marvelling at the richness of Indian culture, he remarked that we had a separate 'raaga' for different times of the day.
He said India's art touched the soul of a human being. Art should not be dependent on the state (rajya-aashrit), but promoted by the state (rajya-puraskrit), he added.
Speaking of birds, he said that birds give us inspiration to live in harmony with nature. Borders are irrelevant for birds, wind and water. He said nests built by birds were wonderful examples of architecture, which incidentally, are made largely out of waste.
The prime minister also referred to the Rashtrapati Bhawan Museum, which was dedicated to the nation by the president Friday morning, in his presence. He said India very often is not a history-conscious society, and this museum is an effort to preserve a part of our unique heritage. He said that only a society which is conscious of history, has the potential to create history.
Referring to the need to preserve our environment, he said we have taken our natural resources from the next generation on loan, and it is our duty to return them in good condition.
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Calendar for February
Calendar for February including music, theater, nature, talks and readings, extras, galleries and museums
Calendar for February Calendar for February including music, theater, nature, talks and readings, extras, galleries and museums Check out this story on courierpress.com: https://www.courierpress.com/story/calendars/2017/02/01/calendar-february/97305758/
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University of Evansville Music Events: A Night at the Opera, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wheeler Concert Hall; American Guild of Organists, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 11, Wheeler Concert Hall; faculty recital featuring the Eykamp String Quartet, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Wheeler Concert Hall; Wind Ensemble and University Choir, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Neu Chapel; Jazz Society Concert, 4 p.m. Feb. 26, Wheeler Concert Hall; University Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Neu Chapel.
Brown Bag Performance Series: featuring Larry Miller, the songs of Bob Dylan, noon at the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana BSF Gallery, 318 Main St. (free). Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch. Other performances include Gina Moore, Bob Green, Monte Skelton celebrate Valentines on Feb. 15; Eric McCluskey, a recital of show tunes on Feb. 22. Call 812-422-2111 or visit artswin.org.
Metro Ballroom Dance Club: Evansville Coliseum, 300 Court St. Dance lesson at 7 p.m. with dancing from 7:30-10:30 p.m. (guests: $25 per couple, $15 per person). Visit metroballroomdanceclub.com.
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Pops Concert: Cirque De La Symphonie: Love is in the Air, 7 p.m. at The Victory, 600 Main St., also 2 p.m. Feb. 12. Adult tickets start at $35 with no additional fees. To order, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org or call 812-425-5050. Tickets can also be purchased at The Victory box office two hours prior to each concert.
Friday Night Dance Club Dance: 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 1114, 110 N. Wabash Ave. Dress is dressy/business casual, no jeans (free guest night).
Black Violin: 7:30 p.m. at the Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave. (adults, $35; seniors, $33; students, $30). Call 812-482-3070 or visit jasperarts.org.
Let It Be: A celebration of the music of the Beatles, 7:30 p.m. in Aiken Theatre, 715 Locust St. ($23-$53, subject to fees). Tickets available at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 and at the Old National Events Plaza's Box Office.
Brantley Gilbert "The Devil Don't Sleep": 7 p.m. at the Ford Center, 1 SE MLK Blvd. ($26.75-$36.75). Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.
Evansville Jazz Society and University of Evansville Jazz Concert Series: featuring Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Octet from Bloomington, Indiana, 4 p.m. in Wheeler Concert Hall (adults, $15; Evansville Jazz Society members, $10; students, $5).
Women of the World: International a cappella quartet that performs original and traditional folk music with a contemporary twist in 29 languages, 7:30 p.m. at the Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave. (adults, $25; seniors, $22; students, $15). Call 812-482-3070 or visit jasperarts.org.
"The Lincoln Family-Abe's Formative Years": presented by Harold Morgan, local historian and author, 2 p.m. at Audubon State Park Museum, Henderson, Kentucky (free). Call 270-826-4424.
Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream: 7 p.m. at the Ford Center, also 7 p.m. Feb. 17, 11 a.m.. 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 18 and 1 and 5 p.m. Feb. 19. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.
Wild Kratts Live!: 6:30 p.m. at Aiken Theatre, 715 Locust St. ($28-$103, subject to fees). Tickets available at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 and at the Old National Events Plaza's Box Office.
Shen Yun 2017 World Tour with Live Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. at Aiken Theatre, 715 Locust St., also 2 p.m. Feb. 26 ($73-$123, subject to fees). Tickets available at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 and at the Old National Events Plaza's Box Office.
Patoka Lake Nature Center: 3084 N. Dillard Road, Birdseye, Hunter's Hideaway, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Birds of Prey, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Scarf Making Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p..m. (workshop fee is $8 per scarf; registration required). Call 812-685-2447.
Audubon State Park: Henderson, Kentucky, Adult Artist Retreat, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Audubon Museum exhibit room ($15; bring your own artwork and supplies; contact Kim McGrew-Liggett at 270-827-1893 or kim.mcgrew@ky.gov).
Magic Tree House Adventure Club: grades K-5, 4-5 p.m. at Oaklyn Branch Library, 3001 Oaklyn Drive.
Stranger Things Book Discussion: "Something Wicked This Way Comes," 6-7 p.m. at McCollough Branch Library, 5115 Washington Ave.
Mix It Up Book Discussion Group: "The Hamilton Affair," 3:30-4:30 p.m. at McCollough Branch Library, 5115 Washington Ave.
Southwestern Indiana Historical Society Program: "A Hoosier in the Holy Land: The Life of Rosamond Dale Owen, 1846-1937" presented by Patricia Sides, 6:30 p.m. in the Browning Gallery at Willard Library, 21 First Ave. (annual dues of $7 are payable). Turn in reservations to Vivian Taylor at 812-477-6777 or 435 S. Spring St., Evansville, IN 47714-1550 or by email to vtaylor435@sbcglobal.net.
Cover to Cover Book Discussion: "Hannah Coulter" by Wendell Berry, 3-4 p.m. at East Branch Library, 840 E. Chandler Ave.
Mystery Lover's Book Discussion: "Murder at Honey Church" by Hannah Dennison, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at North Park Branch Library, 960 Koehler Drive.
Untitled Book discussion: "The Forgetting" by Sharon Cameron," 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Red Bank Branch Library, 120 S. Red Bank Road (adults and teens).
Page Turner's Book Discussion: "The Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins," 1-2 p.m. at North Park Branch Library, 960 Koehler Drive.
Coloring for Grownups: 3:30-4:30 p.m. at McCollough Branch Library, 5115 Washington Ave.
Kentucky Reptile Expo: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Locust Rooms at the Old National Events Plaza. Admission is $5 for adults and free for ages 10 and younger.
Magic for SMILEs: a benefit for SMILE on Down Syndrome, 4 p.m. at The Victory, 600 Main St. It is a variety show for the entire family, featuring professional entertainers from across the country. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 3-12 and free for age 2 and younger. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and at Evansville First Bank locations. Funds raised at the event will be used to provide enrichment services, financial aid, and parent support services to families in the Tri-State area with a loved one with Down syndrome. SMILE on Down Syndrome has also expanded its services to individuals with autism and other cognitive disabilities, so funds raised at the event will be used to enrich the lives of those self-advocates as well.
Genealogy: Use the genealogy databases to search your roots, 1-4 p.m. at East Branch Library, 840 E. Chandler Ave. (adults and teens)
Superbride Sunday 2017: in the Old National Events Plaza's Exhibit Hall. You can register ahead of time to be a VIP Bride at Ella Park Bridal in Newburgh or you can register online at http://superbridesunday.com/pre-register/ or you can register at the door. The VIP hour is from 9-10 a.m.; general admission hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
Icky Sticky Science: grades K-6, 4-5 p.m. at Central Library, 200 SE MLK Blvd., also Feb. 20.
Block Party: 6-7 p.m. at Oaklyn Branch Library, 3001 Oaklyn Drive. Enjoy playing with Legos and other blocks in the Children's Area, also Feb. 21.
University of Southern Indiana Film Schedule: "Blood Simple" (1984), 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Forum I; "Erotikon" (1920), 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Feb. 14; "Dames" (1934), 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21; "Easy Living" (1937), 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Feb. 28 (films are free).
Creative Class: "Card decorating, teens and adults, 6-7:30 p.m. at Oaklyn Branch Library, 3001 Oaklyn Drive. On Feb. 22, wine cork magnet planters.
Wild Wednesday: Dot Painting, grades K-5, 4-5 p.m. at Red Bank Branch Library, 120 S. Red Bank Road. Why is the Sky Blue on Feb. 15 and Mardi Gras Masks on Feb. 22.
The 2017 Really Big Show: presented by the Arc of Evansville, 7 p.m. at Aiken Theatre, 715 Locust St. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for ages 12 and yunger. VIP tickets for the show and curtain call reception will be available for $100 at The Arc of Evansville. Tickets available at The Old National Events Plaza box office, all Ticketmaster locations, at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.
Homeschool Science Hour: Anatomy, grades 1-6, 1:30-2:45 p.m. at North Park Branch Library, 960 Koehler Drive.
Minecraft: grades K-8, 4-5:30 p.m. at Red Bank Branch Library, 120 S. Red Bank Road, also Feb. 28.
Yoga at the Library: adults, 10-11 a.m. at Oaklyn Branch Library, 3001 Oaklyn Drive. Yoga mats will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own.
Mixed Media Club: Form a polymer clay talisman, stitch a pouch and embellish it with beads, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stringtown Branch Library, 2100 Stringtown Road.
Jammy Jam Storytime: ages 2-5, 6-6:45 p.m. at Oaklyn Branch Library, 3001 Oaklyn Drive. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy stories, songs and crafts.
Evansville Go Red For Women Luncheon: presented by Deaconess Hospital at the Old National Events Plaza. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. with the Pursonalities Auction beginning at 10:30 a.m. and the luncheon and program starts at noon. Tickets/tables must be purchased in advance at: heart.org/evansvillegored and are $50 each or $1,000 for a corporate table.
African American Painting: Create your own stencil skyline painting, 1-4 p.m. at East Brfanch Library, 840 E. Chandler Ave. (family, teens, adults).
ATHENA Award Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. Admission is $35-$45. Contact Ashley Murray at amurray@swinchamber.com for more information.
Coloring for Grownups: 2-3:30 p.m. at North Park Branch Library, 960 Koehler Drive.
Galleries, Museums
Angel Mounds Art Gallery: 8215 Pollack Ave., original works of local artists members of Angel Mounds. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Onsite painting classes are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 812-853-3956.
Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville: 22 SE Fifth St., Free Family Night, 5-8 p.m. Thursday; Pop-Up: 3D Pens and Circuitry, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday; Exceptional Explorations, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; Educators Appreciation Day on Sunday (every educator and one child admitted free with valid Educator ID); Pop-Up: Parachutes, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Feb. 10; Pop-Up: 3D Pens and Circuitry, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 11; Pop-Up: Tales of Twain, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14-17; Pop-Up: 3D Pens and Circuitry, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 18; Military Appreciation Day on Feb. 19; Presidents Day on Feb. 20; Pop-Up: Kinetic Sand and Playdoh, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 21-24; Black History Storytelling: This is Our Story, This is Our Song, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 22; Pop-Up: 3D Pens and Circuitry, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 25; Girl Scout Journey Workshop, 4-8 p.m. Feb. 25 ($20 per scout, $5 per adult and includes workshop supplies, Journey awards set and dinner; reservations required); Pop-Up: Giant Parachute, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28-March 3. Call 812-464-2663 or visit cmoekids.org.
Audubon Museum: Henderson, Kentucky, "The Little Work: Audubon's Octavos Visited," through Wednesday; "Is That an Audubon?: An Exploration of the Many Types of Audubon Prints," through Wednesday; "March Madness" for all Tri-State artists, Feb. 26 through April 9 (each artist may exhibit up to two pieces of art; Henderson, Evansville, Owensboro, Webster and Hopkins County artists will be accepted; artist reception and awards will be March 9 from 5-6:15 p.m.). Call 270-827-1893.
Melvin Peterson Gallery: University of Evansville, 1935 Lincoln Ave., an exhibit of the work of multidisciplinary artist Carissa Carman, through Feb. 25. Open noon to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Call 812-488-2043.
Women's Institute and Gallery: 916 E. Granary St., New Harmony, "Recent Work" by Mary Ann Michna and Martha Kaplan, through April 30 (artist reception, 4-7 p.m. April 8 during the Spring Gallery Stroll). Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday or by appointment. Call 812-682-3799.
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Two men charged with throwing Molotov cocktails into courthouse during riots
The pair were apprehended in a street near to the courthouse.
Garrett Ziegler and Fornandous Henderson.
Two men have been charged with throwing Molotov cocktails into the Dakota County Courthouse during the height of the civil unrest in the Twin Cities.
Garrett Ziegler, 24, of Long Lake, and Fornandous Henderson, 32, of Savage, have been charged in federal court with arson and possession of Molotov cocktails.
It follows a fire at the courthouse in Apple Valley in the early hours of Friday, May 29.
Per the U.S. Attorney's Office, police arrived to find "broken windows, smoke, and flames coming from the west side of the building where the judges' chambers and clerks' offices are located."
Found at the scene were items consistent with Molotov cocktails, including broken glass jars and liquor bottles, pushpins, intact glass jars containing ignitable liquid and a charred red bandana.
Officers also found a set of car keys in the grass near the courthouse, which belonged to a Ford Fiesta parked in a nearby business's parking lot, which had two baseball bats leaned against the driver's side door.
A search warrant on the vehicle found it was registered to Ziegler, and inside were several items including liquor bottles, a receipt for three bandanas, some boxes of push pins, and an empty cardboard box for mason jars.
Also recovered were brand lighter fluid bottle, isopropyl alcohol bottles, a plastic jar containing a clear unidentified liquid and T-pins, and a receipt for nail polish remover.
Police found the pair on a nearby road, with the pair mouthing "s***" to each other when they saw officers. Police found a knife on Ziegler and a lighter on Henderson.
During interview, Henderson claimed he and Ziegler traveled to Minneapolis by bus and spent 45 minutes at the George Floyd protest at Chicago and 38th Street on Thursday afternoon before returning to Apple Valley. The criminal complaint notes that Henderson's account is unlikely given that Metro Transit stopped operations at 4 p.m. that day.
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Octavio joins Superior in Northeast U.S.
Superior Industries Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, says industry veteran Cary Octavio is its new territory sales manager for conveyor components in the Northeast United States. Octavio comes to Superior after almost 30-years of sales and service in bulk material handling markets.
"Cary likes to get his hands dirty and comes to Superior with an incredible amount of technical conveying experience," says Mike McFerren, the conveyor components sales manager at Superior Industries. "He'll be an asset to our distribution partners and bulk material producers throughout the Northeast and will make our whole sales and service group better."
To date, Octavio has spent the majority of his career with Fenner Dunlop Americas where he was in outside sales territory development and sales management. Most recently, he was vice president of sales at International Conveyor and Rubber, a Pennsylvania-based supplier of conveyor and rubber products and services. At Superior, Octavio will work with the manufacturer's distribution partners from Maine to Virginia and all states between.
Octavio is a proud veteran of the United States Navy and currently lives in Western Pennsylvania with his wife and their teenage daughter. Additionally, he has two adult children.
From Rock Face to Load Out, Superior Industries engineers and manufactures groundbreaking bulk material processing and handling equipment and cutting-edge components. From its headquarters in Morris, Minnesota, USA, the 46-year-old manufacturer supplies bulk crushing, screening, washing and conveying systems for industries like aggregates, mining, bulk terminals, agriculture, power and biomass. In addition to its home plant, Superior operates from additional U.S. facilities in Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan and Nebraska; Alberta and New Brunswick, Canada; and three locations throughout Brazil.
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whats happened? I'd appreciate any help.
thanks for the reply mate,hope they're not down for too long.
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A waveguide for the transmission of electromagnetic energy which has a low attenuation even with a small line cross-section realized by disposing in the interior of an electromagnetically shielded hollow cylinder, consisting of a substance having a low permittivity, a dielectric wire of a substance having a high permittivity. An Eom -wave (m = 1, 2, 3 . . . , circular H field) is excited in the dielectric wire and the dimensioning of the dielectric wire is such, depending on the permittivities of the two substances and the particular operating frequency, that a TEM wave develops at least substantially in the space in the dielectric hollow cylinder. In the simplest case, the electromagnetic shield can consist of a metal tube and the dielectric hollow cylinder can consist primarily of air. Furthermore, the Eom wave excited in the dielectric wire is preferably the E01 wave (TM01 mode).
The invention relates to a waveguide for the transmission of electromagnetic energy, which has a low attenuation even with a small line cross-section.
The known forms of line for the transmission of electromagnetic energy can be divided, in principle, into open and shielded systems. The Sommerfeld line, the Harms-Goubau line and the dielectric line inter alia, belong to the first group, the coaxial line and the various hollow waveguides for example, belong to the second group. The coaxial cable and the rectangular waveguide, in particular, are of practical importance for relatively short transmission distances and the Harms-Goubau line and particularly the circular waveguide (H01 -wave) for low-loss transmission over greater distances and are used for long-distance traffic.
With the open line (wire waveguide) the more immediate vicinity of the conductor medium predominantly participates in the energy transport, while the line itself, merely affords a loose guiding. A prerequisite for this, however, is that the field strengths in the outside space decrease in accordance with a Hankel function with increasing distance from the conductor axis, that is to say disappear almost exponentially towards the outside. The extent of the field drop depends on the dimensions and material constants of the line and on the particular operating frequency. The great advantage of the open line (for example, the Harms-Goubau line) is known to lie in the low transmission attenuation. A disadvantage, on the other hand, is the relatively large diameter of the circular cross section which is necessary in comparison with the wavelength of operating frequency and through which 90% or 99% of the energy is transmitted, because allowance must be made for this, for example, in the mounting of the conductor (laying and supporting). A further particularly great disadvantage is the susceptibility of the open line to trouble with regard to hoarfrost and icing.
The behaviour of the coaxial line as regards attenuation is sufficiently well known. With a specific diameter ratio (≈3.6), which is independent of the frequency, the attenuation is at a minimum. It increases proportionately to the root of the frequency and can therefore assume very high values with high frequencies. Coaxial cables are therefore used for longer transmission sections only in the range of relatively low frequencies, for example, with repeaters up to 60 MHz in carrier-frequency installations. With short and very short distances, on the other hand, where the attenuation is less important, this line is of service far into the range of microwaves. In this case, however, there is the condition that the particular operating wavelength seen electrically, must always be greater than or at least equal to the periphery of the bore of the outer conductor, because otherwise higher modes appear between inner and outer conductors and may cause disturbing effects. Variations of the coaxial line are the various conductor forms in the strip-line technique, wherein even relatively high attenuation constants can be accepted into the bargain because of the extremely short lengths.
With the tubular waveguide, the attenuation is naturally considerably less than in the coaxial line because of the large tube surface and the absense of an inner conductor. In order that the tube may be permeable to electromagnetic waves, however, its width must always be larger by a certain factor in comparison with the particular operating wavelength. With low frequencies, this leads to voluminous and expensive tube cross-sections, as for example in the type WR 650, frequency range 1.14-1.73 GHz: internal dimensions 165.1/82.55 mm, wall thickness 2.03 mm. On the other hand, for a distinct mode excitation, the operating wave length should not drop below a certain value in comparison with the critical wavelength of the tube. For very high frequencies (mm waves) this means very small tube dimensions, as a result of which there is very high attenuation, for example in the type WR10, frequency range 73.8-112.0 GHz; internal dimensions 2.54/1.27 mm, attenuation 2740 db/km at 88.6 GHz.
With the exception of the Hom wave in the round waveguide, the attenuation passes through a minimum depending on the frequency in all tubular waveguides and with all modes and then increases in proportion to the root of the frequency, as in the coaxial line. The attenuation minimum is generally above the transmission range and therefore cannot be utilized. An optimum use of the tubular waveguide is, for example, where high powers also have to be transmitted at the frequency in question so that the flashover security of the wall spacing can be utilized at the same time.
In the circular waveguide, which is operated in the Hom mode (circular E field) preferably in the H01 mode, it is known that the transmission attenuation decreases steadily with rising frequency. In order to obtain sufficiently low attenuation, suitable for long-distance traffic, the internal diameter of the tube must be larger by a multiple in comparison with the operating wavelength. Typical values are, for example, tube width 50-70 mm, operating frequency 60-100 GHz, transmission attenuation about 1 db/km. As a result of the relatively large diameter, numerous subsidiary modes may appear in this tube, apart from the dominant mode and may cause considerable additional losses. Their excitation is possible with the slightest deviation of the tube contour from the circular and/or straight ideal shape. Accordingly, only stable and very precisely manufactured metal tubes can be considered. Measures are also taken to decouple certain modes. In particular, these are a thin dielectric wall coating or the covering of the inner wall of the tube with a tightly wound coil of thin, enamelled copper wire. With the dielectrically coated tube, H01 wave purification is also necessary by means of mode filter disposed at intervals, the proportion of which may amount to 2-25% of the total line length, depending on tube tolerances. In addition, a very stable laying of the line is necessary, for example, resilient embedding in protective tubes (tube-in-tube laying). Thus the use of the circular waveguide (hollow cable) for long-distance traffic is very expensive.
In general, with all conventional forms of line, a relatively large field cross-section is always necessary for a low-loss transmission. The practical use of such lines is therefore associated with great disadvantages, as the above explanations show, particularly for long-distance traffic, with regard to handling, technical and cost expense. This is obviously an important reason why today the line transmission, for example, of microwaves, has not become very widespread.
The transmission of intelligence by means of glass optical fibers is at present being fully developed. Attenuation of 5-10 db/km are expected. The long-term behavious of the fibers is unknown. Even slight opacity would have a disastrous effect on the attenuation. Also the available light efficiencies are still comparatively low, particularly in the single-fiber technique, so that the signal-to-noise ratios are lower by about 30 db than can be achieved by conventional means in communication channels.
Accordingly, one object of the invention is to provide, with conventional means, a waveguide for the transmission of electromagnetic energy which has a low attenuation even with a small line cross-section.
According to the invention, this is achieved in that, disposed in the interior of an electromagnetically shielded hollow cylinder, consisting of a substance having a low permittivity, is a dielectric wire of a substance having a high permittivity, that an Eom -wave (m=1, 2, 3 . . . , circular H field) is excited in the dielectric wire and that the dimensioning of the dielectric wire is such, depending on the permittivities of the two substances and the particular operating frequency, that a TEM wave develops at least substantially in the space in the dielectric hollow cylinder.
In the simplest case, the electromagnetic shield may consist of a metal tube and the dielectric hollow cylinder may consist primarily of air. Furthermore, the Eom wave excited in the dielectric wire is preferably the E01 wave (TM01 mode).
FIG. 1A shows a diagrammatical illustration of a preferred form of embodiment of the waveguide proposed according to the invention, in longitudinal and transverse view.
FIG. 1B shows possibilities for supporting the dielectric wire 1 in relation to the metal tube 3.
FIG. 2 shows an instantaneous picture of the field which develop when the E01 wave is excited in the dielectric wire according to the invention.
FIG. 3 illustrates the behaviour of the attenuation depending on the permittivity εr for n=0, 1, 2, 4, 8 and m=1.
FIG. 4 illustrates the behavior of the permittivity εr depending on the dimension of the broad side of the hollow waveguide A or the critical frequency fc.
FIGS. 5A, 5B and 5C are cross-sectional illustrations of alternate embodiments of the waveguide of the invention.
Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views, and more particularly to FIG. 1 thereof, FIG. 1A shows a diagrammatical illustration of a preferred form of embodiment of the waveguide proposed according to the invention, in longitudinal and transverse view. The dielectric wave 1 with the material constants μ1 (permeability) and ε1 (permittivity) and the diameter D1 is disposed concentrically in a circular cylindrical metal tube 3 having the internal diameter D2. The medium 2 in the gap--for example air--may have (on the average) the material constants μ2, ε2, it being a prerequisite that, so far as possible μ2 ε2 <<μ1 ε1 (see above).
FIG. 2 shows an instantaneous picture of the field which develops when the E01 wave is excited in the dielectric wire according to the invention. Because μ2 ε2 <μ1 ε1, here the particular field structure is built up in the radial direction from the conductor axis. By appropriate selection of the diameter D1 in comparison with the material constants μ1, ε1 and μ2, ε2 and of the particular operating frequency, a field pattern can always be imposed wherein for E-waves the longitudinal component of the electric field disappears at the surface of the dielectric wire. The electromagnetic field in the space between the dielectric wire 1 and the metal tube 3 is then precisely equal to that between inner and outer conductor of a coaxial line (TEM wave). Since the interaction (and distribution) of the field components is different in the dielectric wire from that in a metallic conducting one, however, here the transmission attenuation must behave completely differently from what is the case with the coaxial line, as will also be shown below.
In the practical case, so far as possible, it is necessary for μ2 =μ1 =μ0 and ε2 =ε0 because then the most favorable conditions are present with regard to the influence of these substance constants on the transmission attenuation (see below "attenuation conditions"). In FIG. 1B, appropriate possibilities for supporting the dielectric wire 1 in relation to the metal tube 3 are indicated. In (a) the gap is filled with a foam plastic 2a, in (b) the wire 1 is fixed by a double web 2b and in (c) by means of a three-armed web 2c (for example of a plastic material). The supporting medium should, in addition, have as low a loss as possible and be homogeneous in the longitudinal direction. Naturally, a supporting of the wire at intervals is also possible. The line then has a bandpass character, however, which is unwanted in the majority of cases.
With the field pattern according to power functions imposed between dielectric wire and tube wall according to the invention, a transmission of energy is impossible without the tube. Even without the dielectric wire, a wave propagation is not possible so long as the tube diameter is kept below the critical diameter. Both components are essential for the ability of the line system to function. The tube causes the guiding of the wave to a certain extent whereas the dielectric wire causes the forming of the field component so that no longitudinal components occur in the gap, particularly with the E01 wave. The line system does not form either a tubular waveguide or a true dielectric line and may therefore appropriately be called a "quasi-dielectric waveguide" hereinafter referred to briefly as a QD line.
An energy transmission is only possible above a certain critical frequency which (with D1 =D2) depends on the selected tube diameter D2 and the permittivity of the wire material. Above the critical frequency, the line system can be used into the frequency range of mm waves. The concrete application is primarily a question of the available dielectrics for the production of the dielectric wire. With very high frequencies, substances having a relatively low permittivity suffice while in th microwave range down to the dm waves, those with higher up to very high permittivity values are necessary.
The great advantages of the proposed waveguide are apparent, in particular, in the construction of the attenuation formula and in the behaviour in comparison with the attenuation characteristics of the commonest kinds of line (coaxial line, hollow waveguide). In the following exposition, strictly circular conductor cross-sections are assumed. The emerging results also apply, however, under certain conditions, for conductors with other cross-sectional shapes (see below: Technical Progress), for example rectangular, elliptical, systems with plate-shaped shielding.
In order to recognize the general relationships, the most general case will be considered, namely the behaviour of all modes. In all line systems with a solid and air dielectric, so-called hybrid modes develop, which can be divided into two groups of the HEnm waves and the EHnm waves (n=0, 1, 2 . . .=number of aximuthal nodal planes, m=1,2,3 . . .=number of the radial field concentrations). In the special case n=0, these merge into the EHom or Eom waves (TMom modes, circular H field) and into the EHom or Hom waves (TEom modes, circular E field).
With the given material constants and values of ω, R1 and R2 =a. R1, the quantities x, y are clearly determined by the equations (1) and (5). Their insertion in equation (6) then provides the particular phase constant β for the mode in question.
The equations (1) and (4) are generally valid. In particular, they also include the various special cases, for example μ1 ε1 >μ2 ε2 (dielectric wire in the tubular conductor ) μ2 ε2 >μ1 ε1 (dielectric ring in the tubular conductor) ε2 =ε1, μ2 =μ1 (homogeneous waveguide) a=1 (homogenous waveguide) R2 =∞ (dielectric line). Depending on these relationships and the operating frequency, x2 and/or y2 can also be negative (see equation (4)). The Bessel functions in equation (1) then become modified Bessel functions, that is to say there is then a substantially exponential course instead of a periodic field structure in the radial direction. When equation (1) is solved according to the function Jn ' (x)/[x·Jn (x)] a quadratic equation results, the solutions of which provide the pairs of values x, y for the HEnm waves and the EHnm waves.
β then depends only on ω and the material constants of the substance in the space between the dielectric wire and the metal tube. In particular, if μ2 =μ0, ε2 =ε0, then the velocity of propagation of the electromagnetic wave corresponds exactly to the velocity of light in free space.
Such an operating state can always be realized. In order to recognize this, it is also possible to start from the fact that in the air-filled tubular waveguide the phase velocity is always greater than the velocity of light. If it is filled with dielectric, then with a specific permittivity, the precise velocity of light is necessarily obtained. The same behaviour also results, however, if the permittivity is selected even greater and at the same time the diameter of the dielectric cylinder is made correspondingly smaller than the tube diameter, that is to say a recess of a substance having a considerably lower permittivity is provided between cylinder wall and tube wall. In this case ε1 >>ε2 this necessarily leads to the subject of the present invention with the dielectric wire in a metallic shield.
for Eom waves and ##EQU4## for Hom waves. With known pairs of values x, y, the associated radius of the dielectric wire can be given directly by equation (5). Because y=0, it follows for this, easily calculated, for example for the HEnm waves which are of particular interest here: ##EQU5## in which λ signifies the operating wavelength in free space and μr, εr are now the relative substance constants.
In the case y=0, the field components only follow Bessel functions in the dielectric wire, outside the wire there are pure power functions. In addition, with the HEnm waves there are no longer any longitudinal components outside the wire. Consequently, the transmitted power and the galvanic and dielectric losses and hence the attenuation can be calculated explicity precisely. In the case of the HEnm waves, on the assumption that the substance between dielectric wire and metal tube is free of loss, the general formula ##EQU6## is obtained (it being assumed that the field distribution in the line suffering from loss is approximately the same as in the case without loss), in which δ designates the loss angle of the dielectric wire μL the permeability of the shielding tube and ##EQU7## the extent of penetration of the electromagnetic wave into the tube wall (σ=electrical conductivity in S/cm). Equation (13) is written as the individual terms result directly from calculation so that the influence of the various quantities on the attenuation can be recognized immediately.
In this case the attenuation constantly decreases as εr increases and does so substantially in inverse proportion to ln(a), a being given by equation (16). Theoretically, therefore, with very high εr values, it is possible to reach the attenuation zero, regardless of the galvanic and dielectric losses. The reason for this interesting behaviour, lies, as calculation shown, in that for n≧1 the transmitted power is propagated predominantly in the dielectric wire but for n=0 mainly outside the dielectric wire. The field components and hence the power density can (for n=0) assume very high values at the outside of the wire surface as the diameter of the wire decreases, so that when the energy transport is primarily effected only there. This also explains the fact that with an increasing ratio a=D2 /D1, the influence of the galvanic and dielectric losses is reduced to the same extent.
FIG. 3 illustrates, with reference to an example the behaviour of the attenuation, calculated according to equation (15) depending on the permittivity εr for n=0,1,2,4,8 and m=1. Assumptions: transmission frequency f=5 GHz and λ=6 cm, internal diameter of the shield tube D2 =25 mm, furthermore tgδ=2. 10-4, σ=60. 104 S/cm. Whereas the attenuation for n≧1 rises greatly after a slight decrease, for n=0 it decreases constantly. Even with relatively low εr values, the difference amounts to several powers of ten. For εr =2000 for example, α=60.3 db/m with n=1, whereas only α=0.019 db/m with n=0, in which case here a=24.3, that is to say the diameter D1 =D2 /a of the dielectric wire only amounts to 1.0 mm.
The similar calculation for the EHnm waves is considerably more complicated and extensive so that here the general attenuation formula is dispensed with. In the special case of the Hom waves (n=0), on the assumption that a>>1 there follows the expression ##EQU13## in which a is again apparent from equation (16) but the value μnm has to be replaced by the value x and uo1 <x≦u11 represents a solution of equation (11) (u11 =3.83171). The most important result revealed is that with the EHnm waves, the attenuation in the case of n=0 increases approximately as εr /1n(a) (see equation (20)), but for n≧1 it rises in proportion to εr, that is to say in any case without restriction with εr increasing.
Thus of all the possible modes, the Eom waves are the only ones with which the attenuation constantly decreases with increasing permittivity of the dielectric substance. The most favourable case is for m=1 (first root of Jo (x)=0, x=u01 =2.40482), because then, according to equation (12), the necessary diameter of wire ##EQU14## has the lowest value or the ratio a=D2 /D1 assumes the highest amount with a given diameter D2. With regard to a minimum value of εr, equation (17) likewise applies, in which the root value u01 now has to be put for unm. Instead of equation (17), however, it is also possible to give the critical wavelength λc, defined by (from (16) for a=1) ##EQU15## above which transmission is no longer possible.
With regard to the tube diameter D2 there is, in principle, no upper limit apart from D2 ≠∞. The enforced field pattern according to power functions between dielectric wire and tube wall does not contain any nodal points and is therefore retained, true to shape, for every D2 value. There are therefore other points of view for the particular selection of D2, for example lowest possible attenuation or smallest possible conductor cross-section and also economic considerations.
With regard to the influence of the other substance constants, equation (13) shows for n=0 that the attenuation varies, inter alia, in proportion to √εr2 /μr2. This could therefore be additionally reduced by making the permeability μr2 >1, that is to say filling the space between dielectric wire and shielding tube with a ferrite for example. Such permeable substances have a relative permittivity >1, however, and in addition they suffer from a loss angle so that in this case the total attenuation would become greater rather than less. Furthermore, in the numerator, the loss angle tgδ appears multiplied by the permeability μr1. Thus the case μr1 >1 would have the effect of a greater loss angle of the wire medium. A tubular conductor of a permeable substance (μrL >1) would also lead to a greater attenuation. The above assumption μrL =μr2 =μr1=1 and εr2 =1 (see equation (15)) therefore produces the most favourable conditions with regard to these substance constants on the attenuation, also in view of the fact that, by hypothesis, μr2 εr2 should, as far as possible be <<μr1 εr1.
According to equation (21), with a certain permittivity of the dielectric substance, a certain diameter of wire D1 is associated with each operating frequency. If the frequency deviates from that value, then an electrical longitudinal field develops on the surface of the wire, apart from the radial one. Although this causes a certain increase in the field components in the dielectric wire, it can be assumed that its influence on the attenuation only becomes apparent with a disturbing effect with relatively great difference in frequency. Obviously the attenuation is precisely at a minimum at that frequency at which the longitudinal component of the electrical field precisely disappears.
This statement also applied to the particular diameter ratio according to equation (25). Lower ξ values correspond to low εr values, higher ξ values to the very high εr values.
The associated diameter ratio aopt only applies for those conditions under which the attenuation has a relative minimum with λopt. If the diameter ratio a is selected greater than aopt for example, then it is true that lower attenuation values are obtained but the minimum attenuation is then still lower and is at a higher optimum wavelength, in which case a correspondingly larger diameter of wire appears, so that a again becomes aopt. For example, for D2 =25 mm, tgδ=2.10-4 and σ=60·104 S/cm with εr =2000, a minimum damping of αOmin =10.3 db/km is obtained, the optimum operating frequency amounting to 765 MHz and the wire diameter D1 should be selected =6.7 mm. In the earlier similar example with reference to equation (15), on the other hand, there was an attenuation of α0 =19 db/km and a wire diameter of only 1.0 mm, based on an operating frequency of 5 GHz. As can be seen, the attenuation minimum is very flat so that a relatively great frequency deviation is necessary for the difference to become noticeable.
As this exposition shows, there are various possible dimensions in principle: Either the diameter ratio is adapted to the particular permittivity of the wire substance directly with a given operating frequency, or this is determined so that a minimum attenuation occurs at the same time. In the first case, with very high εr values, this leads to very thin dielectric inner conductors, practically in filament form, (see equation (21)), in the second case, because then the diameter ratio can vary at most by the factor e, it leads to very low operating frequencies (see equation (24)). In both cases the attenuation decreases monotonously, in the first case substantially logarithmically, in the second case approximately with the square root of the permittivity. For the same operating frequencies, the attenuation is also a minimum in the first case, for which the associated εr value can be calculated. In the above examples, this is the case with εr =34 for 5 GHz, for which value omin =53.8 db/km and D1 =8.0 mm φ.
Depending on the value of ξ, the proposed line system may possible have considerably more favorable characteristics than, for example the coaxial line or even certain types of hollow waveguide, either with regard to attenuation with the same external dimensions or with regard to dimensions with the same attenuation conditions, always considered at the same operating frequencies. By a comparison of the corresponding attenuation formulae, the particular improvement factor is obtained and so also the conditions under which the systems begins to behave more favourably.
in order that there may be more favorable conditions on the QD line.
The denominator of equation (39) is independent of the ratio a=D2 /D1. The losses of the dielectric wire appear in fact in the form of additional losses in the outer conductor. This transformation effectively has the effect that according to equation (19) the attenuation is influenced by the diameter ratio a merely in the denominator depending on 1n(a) (in contrast to the coaxial line, see equation (31)) and therefore can assume as small values as desired for very small wire diameters (a→∞). The QD line corresponds formally precisely to a coaxial line, the inner conductor of which has an infinitely high conductivity, that is to say is to some extent superconducting.
(QD line identical with coaxial line as regards attenuation), the resistance transformed in the outer conductor is greater by the factor 15.7 than shown by the outer conductor itself. The dielectric losses must be very high for the proposed waveguide no longer to be competitive with the coaxial line.
It is known that the critical wavelength of the rectangular hollow waveguide is λc =2A (air-filled), and the operating frequency is in the range f=(1.25-1.9) fc. The transmission attenuation is normally given for f=1.5fc.
On the other hand, according to equation (16) ##EQU28## applies for the external diameter of the QD line.
for the particular diameter relationship.
According to (19) with from (14) (μrL =1) ##EQU29## applies for the attenuation of the QD line.
in which a according to equation (44) is expressed by εr. The particular minimum value necessary is essentially determined by the quantity √σA. tgδ. In FIG. 4, the behaviour of εr is shown depending on A with tgδ as a parameter for tubes of copper (σ=57.104 S/cm). The higher tgδ is, the greater εr must be in order to compensate for the attenuating effect of the dielectric wire. In the ideal case tgδ=0, independent of frequency, a minimum value of the permittivity of only εr =2.6 is necessary, in which case, then, according to equation (44) the diameter ratio a=1.265 and D1 =0.637.A.
The QD line behaves more favorably, in comparison with the rectangular hollow waveguide, in all those frequency ranges in which the particular permittivity of the wire medium is greater than that value which emerges from the limiting curve shown in FIG. 4 according to the loss angle suffering from the dielectric substance. With εr =10, for example, a lower attenuation is first reached from 36 GHz on with tgδ=2·10-4, whereas it is reached from 9.2 GHz with tgδ=10-4 from 2.3 GHz with tgδ=5.10-5 and so forth. The particular frequency range which is favored is relatively great even for substances with relatively low εr values, if these have a very low loss angle. With high loss angles, on the other hand, with lower εr values, a low attenuation can only be expected in the range of very high frequencies (mm waves). Then in order to obtain more favorable conditions over a relatively large frequency range, substances with comparatively high εr values are necessary, in which case, however, relatively small diameters of the dielectric wire result.
Similar comparisons with regard to the modes in the round hollow waveguide result in practically the same conditions as with the rectangular hollow waveguide for all the modes of interest with the exception of the TE01 wave. With the TE01 mode, it is known that the attenuation decreases continuously with the frequency in proportion to the expression (fc /f)3/2 (λc =0.82·D,D=tube diameter), so that extremely low attenuations are obtained with very high frequencies (high D/λ ratio), but with the disadvantage that numerous subsidiary modes appear apart from the dominant mode and may cause considerable additional losses (see introduction). The achievement of such low attenuation values is also possible with the QD line, at least theoretically. For this, however, a substance having a very high permittivity with a very low loss angle is necessary for the dielectric wire, in which case this wire (in the range of the mm waves) would only be a filament of about 0.1 mm in diameter. Such a transmission possibility would have great advantages (hollow cable long-distance traffic) because with the QD line, mode splitting cannot occur even with a very high D2 /D1 ratio.
is obtained in all three cases for the characteristic impedance of the QD line, which coincides precisely with that of the conventional coaxial line. With the same conductor diameters, therefore, a direct transition from the one form to the other is possible. Unequal characteristic impedances require a coupling, for example via λ/4 transformers, with thin dielectric wires, preferably by means of resonance transformers, for example magnetically in the λ/4 spacing from the free end of the wire. The same applies to the coupling to the various hollow waveguides.
Whereas all conventional line systems need a relatively large cross-section of the energy flow for a low-loss transmission, a low attenuation can be achieved in the proposed waveguide even with a small transmission cross-section. Through the dielectric wire, with increasing permittivity, the power density is concentrated to an increasing extent on the environment of the surface of the wire, but the wire itself is ever more decoupled from the surrounding field. In the limiting case of a very high permittivity, the power transmission is effected practically only in the center of the shield tube along the surface of the dielectric conductor in the form of a filament. At the same time, extremely low attenuations can be achieved, as explained in the previous section. A prerequisite for this phenonomen is that there should be substantially only an electrical radial field at the surface of the wire. This is weaker by the factor ε1 /ε2 in the dielectric wire than outside the wire, and accordingly also the proportion of power transmitted in the wire. With the selection of the wire diameter in such a manner that in the dominant mode (E01 wave), a TEM wave appears in the space between wire and shield tube, this condition is necessarily fulfilled. With all other field structures of the HEnm waves (n=b 1, 2, 3 . . . ) and the EHnm waves (n=0, 1, 2, 3 . . . ) there is also always an Eφ component present. According to the transition conditions for tangential fields at boundary surfaces, this is always equally great in the interior wire as that at the surface outside the wire. The proportion of power transmitted in the wire is also correspondingly high with these modes, so that here the dielectric losses are fully included and cause a very great attenuation. The Eom waves (particularly the E01 wave) are, in fact, the only modes with which a low-loss transmission can be achieved.
With the wire diameter based on the dominant mode (E01 wave) only this wave is capable of existence. Higher modes are only possible with a correspondingly higher frequency. Only those of the Eom type (m=1, 2, 3, 4 . . . ) are capable of propagation, however, while all the others remain ineffective because of the high attenuation. Since there is the least attenuation with the E01 mode, operation of the line in a state in which higher modes are also possible, is not recommended. Accordingly, mode conversions in the event of an accidental deviation of the conductor contours from the ideal shape, therefore cannot occur here.
The QD line is insensitive to possible extraneous disturbances. It only transmits electromagnetic energy above its critical frequency. Voltages induced along the metallic outer conductor can therefore not appear as potential differences between shield tube and dielectric wire at the ends of the line.
The proposed waveguide has fundamental importance. For the first time a transmission possibility for electromagnetic waves is disclosed which includes the limiting case (for εr →∞, that is to say D1 →0, D2 ≠0, but as small as desired) of a disappearing attenuation with disappearing cross-sectional area of the energy flow, independently of any galvanic and dielectric losses. This characteristic is possible because the QD line, as explained under "Theoretical results", section (d), corresponds precisely in form to a coaxial line, the inner conductor of which has an infinitely high conductivity. In practice, it is possible to approach as close as desired to this ideal case, provided that the dielectrics necessary for this are available. In the higher frequency range, considerably lower attenuations can be achieved with comparatively low εr values, than are displayed, for example, in the coaxial line or certain hollow waveguides, or very small conductors cross-sections can be obtained with the same attenuation values.
As explained above with reference to the circular coaxial line system, the diameter of the dielectric wire is selected so that with given permittivities and frequency, a TEM wave develops at least substantially in the space between wire and shield wall. As mentioned, these field components are pure power functions, belong therefore to the two-dimensional potential equation and so to the calculating rules of the conformal representation. From this it can be concluded that the results explained here for the coaxial conductor system also apply to forms of conductor which can be derived from the field between two concentric circles by conformal representation. These include, for example, rectangular and elliptical cross-sectional shapes, dielectric wire between metal plates and the like. For every such cross-sectional shape of the QD line, with analogous excitation of the E01 wave (m=1), there must always be a frequency at which the electric field lines are perpendicular to the surfaces along the whole periphery of the dielectric wire. Otherwise there would be contradictions in the field pattern in the back transformation of the conductor contours to the circular shape.
In principle, multi-wire systems can also be constructed with reference to the relationships obtained for the coaxial QD line. Adhering to the transmission symmetry, imposes such high requirements with regard to the coupling conditions as well as the uniformity and homogeneity of the wire system (the same power transported throughout and specific phase position of the individual E01 waves) that such systems can scarcely be considered in practice, even in the form of a double line. In addition, relatively high attenuations would have to be expected because here the dielectric losses play a greater part than in the coaxial case.
The proposed line system can be used above the critical frequency to far into the highest frequency range of the mm waves. The concrete use is primarily a question of the dielctric materials available. In the range of very high frequencies (mm waves) substances having relatively low permittivity suffice, while in the microwave range down to the dm waves, higher to very high values are necessary.
The dielectric wire can, in principle, consist of any antimagnetic substance. Essentially these are plastic materials, ceramic, glass or even a liquid embedded in an insulating tube which can be flexible. At present only a few substances are known which are suitable for this. Various ceramic substances have a permittivity between εr =10-100 with a loss angle of tgδ=(0.7-5)·10-4. Further there exist certain mixed ceramics containing titanium and zirconium or strontium and barium, some of which have very high εr values, but also relatively high loss angles. Also low-loss glasses, such as are used today for the production of low-attenuation glass optical fibers, may be considered. It is known that, as with water, so with glass the permittivity at low frequencies is considerably higher than at light frequencies, for example tellurium glass: refractive index n≅2.2, static permittivity ≅25. In addition, these glasses should also have relatively low-loss angles in the microwave range. In this manner, a monomode fiber for mm waves could result from a multimode fiber in the light wave range.
The use of the proposed quasidielectric waveguide is predominantly a technological problem. The line could advantageously replace the present kinds of line (coaxial line, waveguide) in many fields of the transmission art, either in order to achieve very low attenuations or to produce miniaturized lines.
A concrete possible application of the QD line exists already with very short lengths of line such as are needed, for example, for filter purposes. As the calculation shows, other effects show to advantage here so that the natural circuit Qs which can be achieved with such resonators are higher by a multiple than correspond to the natural qualities (ctgδ) of the dielectric substance.
It is further noted that while the tube (3) has previously been described as being a metal tube, the tube (3) may otherwise be formed of cylindrical metallic wire gauze, or at least one metal plate, or at least one metallic wire parallel to the dielectric wire (1), as respectively schematically illustrated in perspective in FIGS. 5A, 5B and 5C.
said wire-shaped body consisting solely of a dielectric material exhibiting a high dielectric constant (ε1) such that an Eom wave (circular H field) can be excited only in the dielectric wire-shaped body, the dimensioning of the dielectric wire-shaped body being such, depending on the dielectric constants ε2 and ε1, and the particular operating frequency, so that a substantially pure TEM wave can develop at least substantially in the intermediate space.
2. The waveguide as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Eom wave excited in the dielectric wire is an E01 wave (TM01 mode).
3. The waveguide as claimed in claim 1, wherein the permeability μ2 of the medium and the permeability μ1 of the dielectric wire-shaped body are equal to the vacuum permeability μ0, and the dielectric constant ε2 of the medium is at least substantially equal to the vacuum dielectric constant ε0, while the dielectric constant ε1 of the dielectric wire-shaped body is considerably higher.
4. The waveguide as claimed in claim 1, wherein the medium in the space between said sheath and said wire-shaped body is predominantly air.
5. The waveguide as claimed in claim 1, wherein the metallic sheath is a circular cylindrical metal tube.
6. The waveguide as claimed in claim 1, wherein the metallic sheath consists of a cylindrical metallic wire gauze.
7. The waveguide as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wire-shaped body has at least a substantially circular cross-section.
8. The waveguide as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dielectric wire-shaped body is disposed concentrically in the interior of the metallic sheath.
9. The waveguide as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dielectric wire-shaped body comprises a plastic material.
10. The waveguide as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dielectric wire-shaped body consists of a ceramic material.
11. The waveguide as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dielectric wire-shaped body consists of a glass wire.
12. The waveguide as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dielectric wire-shaped body comprises a liquid.
a flexible tube filled with said liquid.


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Google drops its tablets business to focus more on Laptops: Reports
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The owners of Google's tablets will still receive support and software updates.
By Aman Singh
Google is not only known for its web and internet services, but also for its hardware. Google Pixel Slate was the first tablet the tech giant made. At that time, tablets were a welcome change when the smartphones had small to regular screen sizes. But now, when smartphones of 6-inch screen size or more (also known as phablets) have become the norm, tablets seem to have lost their charm. And even earlier, Google Pixel Slate was not well received by the customers.
Other than tablets, Google has also tried its hand at making laptops and for them it has come up with its own OS – the Chrome OS. When launched, the Chromebooks received positive response by the audience and they got good reviews as well, unlike the Pixel Slate. Now, Google has reportedly decided to quit making tablets and focus more on making laptops for its Chrome OS.
The news no doubt comes as a surprise. According to a report from Computerworld, Google was earlier working on two smaller tablets, however the company decided to give up on them. These details were further confirmed by a Google spokesperson. According to Google, a tablet is a device with no keyboard or with a detachable keyboard. It does not include laptops with rotating or swivelling touchscreen display.
Rick Osterloh, the SVP of Devices and Services at Google confirmed this news on Twitter. His tweet read, "Hey, it's true…Google's HARDWARE team will be solely focused on building laptops moving forward, but make no mistake, Android & Chrome OS teams are 100% committed for the long-run on working with our partners on tablets for all segments of the market (consumer, enterprise, edu)."
Currently, it is not known why Google decided to stop its work on tablets all of a sudden. But the two smaller laptops on which it was working on hadn't gone in to development very far as they didn't even had codenames. But now, Google's focus will be more on its notebooks division. The Google spokesperson also confirmed that we might see a new Pixelbook before the end of 2019. And since the launch of Google's upcoming smartphone – the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL is already scheduled for later this year we are hoping Google might unveil the new laptop at the same event.
Hey, it's true…Google's HARDWARE team will be solely focused on building laptops moving forward, but make no mistake, Android & Chrome OS teams are 100% committed for the long-run on working with our partners on tablets for all segments of the market (consumer, enterprise, edu)
— Rick Osterloh (@rosterloh) June 20, 2019
Although Google has stopped making tablets for now,the users of Pixel Slate will still receive the support and software updates on their devices till June 2024. How Google's new move will benefit the company will be seen in the future.
Aman Singhhttps://www.gadgetbridge.com/
Aman Kumar Singh has a Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication. He is a journalist, a photographer, a writer, a gamer, a movie addict and has a love for reading (everything). It's his love of reading that has brought him knowledge in various fields including technology and gadgets. Talking about which, he loves to tweak and play with gadgets, new and old. And when he finds time, if he finds time, he can be seen playing video games or taking a new gadget for a test run.
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A lot of people have discussed this issue in regards to the Safari app on iPads, but there are very few references to it occurring in the mail app. (That's the native mail app for iOS, not the Gmail app.) Most of the listed fixes for Safari were built around applying a minimum width to the <body> tag, to make sure that it actually extended the full width of the screen. I had to play with the numbers a bit on this, but using a very specific media query (so as not to interfere with any other clients) and a min-width style, I was able to cure this problem!
Just drop this code into the style block of your email, in your <head> section.
The media query above specifies the exact dimensions of the iPad, including mini and retina. 701 pixels was the value I found after doing a bit of experimentation which made the body extend the full width of the screen without creating a scrollbar. I included !important in case there was another min-width style on your body, but feel free to remove it if there's nothing to overwrite. You can see the fix in action, below.
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Q: Spring Webflux apps non-blocking, but starts using "main" thread Small question regarding Spring Webflux web apps please.
Webflux apps are well known they should not block.
However, on each of my application startup, I do see:
logger_name:  org.springframework.boot.web.embedded.netty.NettyWebServer
    message:  Netty started on port 8080
    thread_name:  main

logger_name:  a.b.c.MyApplication
    message:  Started MyApplication in 251.887 seconds (JVM running for 52.801)
    thread_name:  main

And only after that, I see it is serving requests on thread such as [or-http-epoll-1], [or-http-epoll-2], [or-http-epoll-3], [or-http-epoll-4]
As you can see, the startup time is quite high. This is a bit confusing, as it uses the "main" thread, which I think is blocking, in order to perform application startup.
There are no code on my end using the main thread on purpose.
Hence, I am having a hard time understanding, why this use of main thread, if there is a way to use the non blocking threads instead?
Thank you

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


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Business Development News Statehouse
Vermont Pols Split Over Donations From Accused Developers
by Paul Heintz
Jeb Wallace-Brodeur
Attorney General Bill Sorrell, Gov. Peter Shumlin, Department of Financial Regulation Commissioner Susan Donegan and Secretary of Commerce Pat Moulton discuss allegations against Bill Stenger and Ariel Quiros Thursday at the Statehouse.
A day after federal and state authorities accused a pair of Northeast Kingdom developers of orchestrating a $200 million "Ponzi-like" scheme, Vermont politicians and parties split Friday over what to do with the campaign contributions they received from the men.
Ariel Quiros and Bill Stenger, who allegedly misappropriated $200 million worth of foreign investment, donated tens of thousands of dollars to political players in Vermont over the past five years, according to early and likely incomplete estimates. Several of those recipients appeared at investor-recruitment events staged by the developers outside the country and advocated for the EB-5 investor visa program, through which Quiros and Stenger funded their development projects.
At least two high-ranking Democrats, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) pledged Friday to donate to charity any contributions they accepted from the accused. But Gov. Peter Shumlin, also a Democrat, said through a spokesman that he would not.
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Officials with the Vermont Democratic Party and the Vermont Republican Party, both of which accepted donations from at least one of the men, said they were still tallying up the money they received and figuring out what to do with it.
Meanwhile, two gubernatorial candidates — one from each party — called out those who accepted the campaign cash and made demands of their own. One of them, Democratic former state senator Peter Galbraith, said he was "saddened that so much of this largesse has gone to my own party."
Galbraith, whose efforts to ban direct corporate contributions were stymied by the Vermont Senate during his two terms in office, noted that Stenger and Quiros made many of their donations through the companies they controlled. He said Shumlin and the legislature should take immediate action to halt the practice.
"Gov. Shumlin has said that these corporate campaign contributions made no difference to the state's oversight, but Vermonters understandably are skeptical," he said, calling out the leader of his party by name.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Lisman, a retired Wall Street banker, said Shumlin and his peers should turn over the money to the federal court-appointed receiver who assumed control Thursday of Jay Peak Resort and the developers' other assets.
"Corruption doesn't belong in Vermont," Lisman said in a statement Friday. "The public trust between the people of our state and politicians leading our state has long been broken. It's time to address these issues head on."
Courtesy: Bill Stenger
Left to right: Congressman Peter Welch, Bill Stenger, Sen. Patrick Leahy, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Gov. Peter Shumlin, Ariel Quiros and William Kelly in Newport in September 2012
Shumlin raised at least $12,000 from Quiros, Stenger and the companies they controlled during his 2014 reelection campaign — and thousands more during previous election cycles. His spokesman, Scott Coriell, declined to comment Friday on Galbraith's statement. In response to Lisman's missive, he noted that several Republicans — all former officeholders or unsuccessful candidates — had also received contributions from one or both of the men.
"I assume Lisman is including Jim Douglas, Brian Dubie, Mark Snelling, Jason Gibbs and the Vermont Republican Party? And that you're asking all of them?" Coriell said in an email.
The spokesman said Shumlin would not return the money, arguing that it had been raised and spent in previous election cycles and that his boss was not running for reelection.
Lisman's statement evidently caught the eye of his Republican rival, Lt. Gov. Phil Scott. His campaign coordinator, Brittney Wilson, tweeted a link Friday night to a September 2012 press release from Lisman's self-funded advocacy organization, Campaign for Vermont, praising "the extraordinary results of leaders like Bill Stenger."
Referring to Stenger's and Quiros' plans to build $500 million worth of economic development projects in the Northeast Kingdom, Campaign for Vermont wrote, "Though the effort is substantial, and the results real, we can't fix these problems through the hard work of people like Bill Stenger alone."
Like Shumlin, both Leahy and Welch took part in Stenger's investor-recruitment efforts abroad — and accepted campaign contributions from him. According to data from the Center for Responsive Politics, the developer and his wife, Mary Jane, have given at least $5,800 to Leahy and $1,500 to Welch over the years.
Referring to Stenger as a "friend," Leahy said at a Friday press conference in Essex Junction that he would donate the money to "some charity in the Northeast Kingdom that would enable people's jobs." Welch said through a spokeswoman Friday that he would donate Stenger's contributions to the Vermont Food Bank.
Quiros and his wife, Okcha, have given at least $32,000 to the Vermont Democratic Party during the last four years, according to CRP data. Party spokeswoman Christina Amestoy said Friday that the VDP was unaware of the alleged malfeasance when it accepted the money and has since spent it. She said she wasn't sure whether the party would donate an equivalent amount to another entity.
"At this time, it's going to be an ongoing discussion within the party," Amestoy said. "This is a new and shocking revelation — and we will be discussing what our actions will be moving forward."
Stenger contributed at least $2,000 to the Vermont Republican Party in 2010. GOP chair David Sunderland downplayed the amount Friday and questioned whether it would be legal to cut a check to the federal receiver, as Lisman suggested.
"From the party's standpoint, it looks like, compared to the Democrats anyway, this donation is pretty small. It was several election cycles ago," he said. "I think we're still looking at what our next move will be."
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HMV store advertises 3DS XL with second Circle Pad using internet mock-up
"Just one particular store being a little over-enthusiastic," HMV explains.
News by	Tom Phillips, News Editor
HMV has advertised the Nintendo 3DS XL with a second Circle Pad using an internet mock-up.
Promotional posters in one HMV store (snapped by GoNintendo) were spotted showing a fake image of the 3DS XL. The mock-up, spotted online before the handheld was even announced, features a second Circle Pad not found in the real model.
Accompanying text even highlights the feature. The second Circle Pad is labelled as being "ideal for left-handed players" and promises "better precision during gameplay".
The devices' screens are described as being 82 per cent bigger (the correct figure is 90 per cent) and the stylus is said to be extendable (it's not).
"It's apparent this was just one particular store being a little over-enthusiastic - and the poster has been removed," an HMV spokesperson told Eurogamer.
"If it's caused anyone any issues then we're sorry, but I'd say it doesn't take much to work out this doesn't represent the company's retail offer for this release."
Some shoppers have accused HMV of falsely advertising the 3DS XL by displaying erroneous marketing for the device, but the shop said this was an "over the top" reaction.
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By now, Americans have become well acquainted with the fact that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will have a multitude of adverse effects. The new law is certain to add to the federal deficit. It increases taxes on all Americans in a number of different ways, encourages employers to dump coverage, and will cause many to lose their current health plan. However, a circulating claim that the PPACA includes a tax on real estate sales has misinformed the American public.
There is not a new specific tax on all real estate transactions in the PPACA. But that's not the end of the story. There is a surtax on real estate transactions that are already taxed under current law. Capital gains in excess of $500,000 from the sale of primary residences already face the capital gains tax. The new tax in the PPACA will raise the rate on these gains.
The bill would impose essentially a capital gains taxes on some home sales made by a limited number of taxpayers. (The health care law contains a new 3.8 percent tax on "unearned income" for high-income taxpayers. Unearned income includes capital gains.) To be hit by the 3.8 percent capital gains tax, you first have to be a married couple making more than $250,000 in adjusted gross income or $200,000 if you are single. The capital gain on the home sale must also exceed $500,000 if this is a primary home and you are a married couple ($250,000 for singles).
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