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View article: The Sexual Problems Following Trauma Questionnaire (SPTQ): Development and Psychometric Properties
The Sexual Problems Following Trauma Questionnaire (SPTQ): Development and Psychometric Properties Open
The present study describes the development and psychometric evaluation of a new diagnostic instrument for the assessment of trauma-related sexual problems: The Sexual Problems following Trauma Questionnaire (SPTQ). A set of 55 items, deve…
View article: Bilateral stimulation: differential effects in EEG and peripheral physiology
Bilateral stimulation: differential effects in EEG and peripheral physiology Open
Background Bilateral sensory stimulation (BLS), such as eye movements or alternating tactile stimulation, is a key component of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a recommended treatment for post-traumatic stress disorde…
View article: Safe and soothed: randomised clinical pilot study on the subjective and psychophysiological impact of a new physiotherapeutic intervention in patients with dissociative disorders
Safe and soothed: randomised clinical pilot study on the subjective and psychophysiological impact of a new physiotherapeutic intervention in patients with dissociative disorders Open
Background Dissociative disorders frequently co-occur with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet many individuals lack adequate treatment. Existing interventions often prioritise reducing arousal over promoting safety and self-soothin…
View article: Modelling of SiC and GaN transistors based on pulsed S-parameter measurements
Modelling of SiC and GaN transistors based on pulsed S-parameter measurements Open
For the design of fast-switching inverters a precise model of power semiconductors is required. Based on pulsed S-parameter measurements in the frequency range of 2 MHz to 500 MHz a SiC MOSFET and a GaN HEMT have been characterized. As bas…
View article: Modelling of SiC and GaN Transistors Based on Pulsed S-Parameter Measurements
Modelling of SiC and GaN Transistors Based on Pulsed S-Parameter Measurements Open
For the design of fast-switching inverters a precise model of power semiconductors is required. Based on pulsed S-parameter measurements in the frequency range of 2 MHz to 500 MHz a SiC MOSFET and a GaN HEMT have been characterized. As bas…
View article: Compact Design and Impact Ionization: Utilizing Small-Sized Thyristors in a 4-Stage Marx Generator
Compact Design and Impact Ionization: Utilizing Small-Sized Thyristors in a 4-Stage Marx Generator Open
In CERN’s beam transfer lines, high-voltage generators have traditionally relied on thyratron switches; however, thyratrons present operational challenges and are also becoming increasingly hard to source. To address this issue, there is a…
View article: Updates on Impact Ionisation Triggering of Thyristors
Updates on Impact Ionisation Triggering of Thyristors Open
High voltage (HV) generators are used in multiple industrial and scientific facilities. Recent publications have demonstrated that triggering industrial thyristors (relatively slow switching devices) in overvoltage mode, also called impact…
View article: Modelling of a Resonant Charging Circuit for a Solid-State Marx Generator
Modelling of a Resonant Charging Circuit for a Solid-State Marx Generator Open
For the pulsed electric field treatment of plant material on an industrial scale, Marx-type pulse modulators are used as a pulse source. The combination of a conventional Marx generator design equipped with solid-state switches with the co…
View article: Altered frontal electroencephalography as a potential correlate of acute dissociation in dissociative disorders: novel findings from a mirror confrontation study
Altered frontal electroencephalography as a potential correlate of acute dissociation in dissociative disorders: novel findings from a mirror confrontation study Open
People suffering from chronic dissociation often experience stress and detachment during self-perception. We tested 18 people with dissociative disorders not otherwise specified (DDNOS; compared with a matched sample of 18 healthy controls…
View article: Predictors of Complex PTSD: The Role of Trauma Characteristics, Dissociation, and Comorbid Psychopathology
Predictors of Complex PTSD: The Role of Trauma Characteristics, Dissociation, and Comorbid Psychopathology Open
Background Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) has previously been associated with earlier trauma onset, repeated interpersonal traumatization, more dissociation and more comorbid psychopathology. However, it is still debated if …
View article: Auxiliary Power Supply for a Semiconductor-based Marx Generator
Auxiliary Power Supply for a Semiconductor-based Marx Generator Open
An auxiliary power supply for stages of a semiconductor-based Marx generator has been designed and tested. The auxiliary power supply converts the Marx generator's stage voltage ranging from 50 V to 1000 V to stabilized voltages of 7 V and…
View article: Conception and Development of a Pulsed Microwave Applicator for Exposure of Fresh Microalgae Biomass
Conception and Development of a Pulsed Microwave Applicator for Exposure of Fresh Microalgae Biomass Open
This study presents the conception and development of a microwave (MW) applicator based on a TM010 cavity and a pulsed MW source, both custom-designed for evaluation of MW disruption of microalgae. The objective is the selective heating of…
View article: The Child Behavior Checklist as a Screening Instrument for PTSD in Refugee Children
The Child Behavior Checklist as a Screening Instrument for PTSD in Refugee Children Open
Thousands of refugees who have entered Europe experienced threatening conditions, potentially leading to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which has to be detected and treated early to avoid chronic manifestation, especially in childr…
View article: Requirements for an Inductive Voltage Adder as Driver for a Kicker Magnet with Short Circuit Termination
Requirements for an Inductive Voltage Adder as Driver for a Kicker Magnet with Short Circuit Termination Open
At CERN pulse generators based on Thyratron switches and SF6 gas filled pulse forming lines, used for driving kicker magnets, are to be replaced with semiconductor technology. Preliminary investigations show the inductive voltage adder is …
View article: Sub-Nanosecond Switching of HV SiC MOS Transistors for Impact Ionisation Triggering
Sub-Nanosecond Switching of HV SiC MOS Transistors for Impact Ionisation Triggering Open
Pulse generators with multi kV/kA pulses are necessary for the particle accelerator environment for beam transfer magnets. Traditionally these generators are using thyratrons - until recently the only switches capable of switching such pul…
View article: Evolution of Volatile and Phenolic Compounds during Bottle Storage of Merlot Wines Vinified Using Pulsed Electric Fields-Treated Grapes
Evolution of Volatile and Phenolic Compounds during Bottle Storage of Merlot Wines Vinified Using Pulsed Electric Fields-Treated Grapes Open
This study aimed to elucidate changes in volatile, phenolic, and oenological profiles of wines vinified from Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF)-treated and untreated Merlot grapes during bottle storage of up to 150, 90, and 56 days at 4 °C, 25 °…
View article: Assessment of the Psychological Situation in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
Assessment of the Psychological Situation in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Open
Background: Due to advances in the diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart disease (CHD), the number of adults who are surviving with congenital heart disease (ACHD) is constantly growing. Until recently, the psychological effects of C…
View article: A Fast Modular Semiconductor-Based Marx Generator for Driving Dynamic Loads
A Fast Modular Semiconductor-Based Marx Generator for Driving Dynamic Loads Open
The challenging demands of pulsed electron beam devices (such as the GESA device) with respect to their pulsed power supply have led to the development of a new semiconductor-based Marx generator. At a maximum output voltage of 120 kV and …
View article: Disconnected – Impaired Interoceptive Accuracy and Its Association With Self-Perception and Cardiac Vagal Tone in Patients With Dissociative Disorder
Disconnected – Impaired Interoceptive Accuracy and Its Association With Self-Perception and Cardiac Vagal Tone in Patients With Dissociative Disorder Open
Patients suffering from dissociative disorders are characterized by an avoidance of aversive stimuli. This includes the avoidance of emotions and, in particular, bodily perceptions. In the present pilot study, we explored the potential int…
View article: The enemy in the mirror: self-perception-induced stress results in dissociation of psychological and physiological responses in patients with dissociative disorder
The enemy in the mirror: self-perception-induced stress results in dissociation of psychological and physiological responses in patients with dissociative disorder Open
Background: Patients suffering from dissociative disorders (DD) are characterized by an avoidance of aversive stimuli. Clinical experience has shown that DD patients typically avoid the confrontation with their own faces in a mirror (CFM).…
View article: Design Validation of a Single Semiconductor-Based Marx-Generator Stage for Fast Step-Wise Arbitrary Output Waveforms
Design Validation of a Single Semiconductor-Based Marx-Generator Stage for Fast Step-Wise Arbitrary Output Waveforms Open
A new modular pulsed-power source with fast rise time and step-wise arbitrary output waveform generation is currently under development to drive the Gepulste Elektronenstrahlanlage device investigated at the Institute for Pulsed Power and …
View article: A Test Environment for Power Semiconductor Devices Using a Gate-Boosting Circuit
A Test Environment for Power Semiconductor Devices Using a Gate-Boosting Circuit Open
For semiconductor-based pulsed power generators, short turn-ON and turn-OFF times of the employed switching elements are especially in hard switching condition of advantage. In order to enhance switching speeds for standard devices under h…
View article: Analyzing a gate-boosting circuit for fast switching
Analyzing a gate-boosting circuit for fast switching Open
A challenge in fast switching of voltage-controlled power semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs and IGBTs is fast charging of the gate capacitance. As gate drive circuit and device leads both involve stray inductance, the rise rate of the …
View article: Energy-efficient biomass processing with pulsed electric fields for bioeconomy and sustainable development
Energy-efficient biomass processing with pulsed electric fields for bioeconomy and sustainable development Open
Fossil resources-free sustainable development can be achieved through a transition to bioeconomy, an economy based on sustainable biomass-derived food, feed, chemicals, materials, and fuels. However, the transition to bioeconomy requires d…
View article: A High Transformer Ratio Scheme for PITZ PWFA Experiments
A High Transformer Ratio Scheme for PITZ PWFA Experiments Open
In the field of plasma wakefield acceleration (PWFA) significant progress has been made throughout the recent years. However, an important issue in building plasma based accelerators that provide particle bunches suitable for user applicat…
View article: Simple gate-boosting circuit for reduced switching losses in single IGBT devices
Simple gate-boosting circuit for reduced switching losses in single IGBT devices Open
Rise and fall time of current and voltage across an IGBT determine the switching losses under hard switching conditions. Due to parasitic inductances in the gate drive circuit and the device leads, gate charging is delayed and hence switch…
View article: Contents Vol. 85, 2016
Contents Vol. 85, 2016 Open
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