This study demonstrates a new kind of photocatalytic system via utilization of the superior specific properties inherent in Pickering emulsions.

Relationship between Jump Test Results and Acceleration Phase of Sprint Performance in National and Regional 100m SprintersThe purpose of this research was to identify the relationship between jump test results and acceleration phase of sprint performance in national and regional 100m sprinters. Fifteen male (age 21.89 ± 3.26 years; body height 1.72.66 ± 3.20 m; body mass 61.35 ± 11.40 kg; 100 m personal best: 11.67 + 0.46 s {11.00 - 12.19}) track sprinters at a national and regional competitive level performed 10 m sprints from a block start. Anthropometric dimensions, along with squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), continuous straight legged jump (SLJ), single leg hop for distance, and single leg triple hop for distance measures of power were also tested. Pearson correlation analysis revealed the single leg hop for distance with front and back leg (respectively, r = -0.74 and r = -0.76; p = 0.021 and p = 0.017), and the single leg triple hop for distance with front and/or back leg (respectively, r = -0.84 and r = -0.89; p = 0.004 and p = 0.001), generated capabilities to be strongly related to sprint performance. Further linear regression analysis predicted an increase in the single leg hop for distance with front and back leg of 10 cm, to both resulted in a decrease of 0.07 s in 10 m sprint performance. Further, an increase in the single leg triple hop for distance with front and/or back leg of 10 cm was predicted to result in a 0.08 s reduction in 10 m sprint time. The results of this study seem to suggest that the ability to gain more distance with the single leg hop and the single leg triple hop for distance to be good indicators for predicting sprint performance over 10 m from a block start.

The nonlinear optical response of materials allows optical functionality not seen in linear devices, such as switching, wavelength conversion, and adaptive optics. Unfortunately, the nonlinear optical response is weak in naturally occurring materials, making many ultrafast information processing applications impractical from an efficiency point of view. Nonlinear plasmonic metasurfaces, as a subset of metamaterials, aim to provide a more efficient and functional nonlinear optical response by tailoring the configuration of nanostructures. Metasurfaces are compact, cascadable, and easy to fabricate with established planar technologies, and therefore deserve particular attention. In this review, advances in nonlinear plasmonic metasurfaces are presented, including theoretical approaches, design methodologies, and key demonstrations of functionality. The theoretical approach first considers the linear response of the plasmonic metal and then uses this to calculate the nonlinear scattering. Design methodologies are considered including limits on gap size enhancements, tunneling and charging effects, and thermal management. Key demonstrations such as efficiency in wavelength conversion, functional wavelength conversion, and switching are also reviewed. Finally, an outlook on the future development in this field of research is offered, aiming at efficient and ultrafast optical information processing.

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