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This research introduces a novel, deep-learning-enabled approach for designing complex multi-port radio-frequency and sub-terahertz circuits and electromagnetic structures. The methodology overcomes limitations of traditional design methods by using deep learning models to achieve rapid synthesis of arbitrary-shaped structures with desired radiative and scattering properties. The key innovation lies in using a convolutional neural network (CNN) to predict the spectral response of electromagnetic structures, thereby eliminating the need for time-consuming electromagnetic simulations. Experimental results validate the approach through the design, fabrication, and measurement of various components, including antennas, filters, and a broadband mm-Wave amplifier. The developed method enables a new era of automated design for RF/sub-THz systems, promising enhanced performance and reduced design time.

This research addresses the challenge of improving monocular depth estimation (MDE) using unlabeled data through a novel distillation framework. The core innovation is Cross-Context Distillation, which combines local and global depth cues to enhance pseudo-label quality and model accuracy. A multi-teacher distillation approach further leverages complementary strengths of different depth estimation models for more robust predictions. The paper systematically analyzes the impact of various depth normalization strategies on pseudo-label distillation, revealing that Cross-Context Distillation significantly outperforms existing methods on benchmark datasets.Experiments validate the effectiveness of their approach, improving both fine details and overall depth consistency in MDE.

The research introduces MHA2MLA, a novel fine-tuning framework designed to adapt existing MHA-based language models to the more efficient MLA architecture. MLA achieves economical inference by compressing the key-value (KV) cache. MHA2MLA employs partial RoPE and low-rank approximation techniques to minimize performance degradation during the adaptation. Experiments demonstrate that MHA2MLA, requiring only a fraction of the original training data, significantly reduces KV cache size while preserving performance in commonsense reasoning and long-context tasks. The study further shows MHA2MLA is compatible with quantization techniques, offering compound efficiency gains. Ablation studies explore different RoPE removal strategies and SVD methods to optimize performance.

This paper introduces SWE-RL, a reinforcement learning (RL) method to improve large language models (LLMs) for software engineering tasks using software evolution data and rule-based rewards. The approach trains LLMs to autonomously learn from open-source software's lifecycle, including code snapshots, changes, and events. The resulting model, Llama3-SWE-RL-70B, achieves state-of-the-art performance among medium-sized models on SWE-bench Verified, a benchmark for solving real-world GitHub issues. Surprisingly, training with SWE-RL on software evolution data enhances the LLM's generalized reasoning skills, leading to improved performance on out-of-domain tasks like math and code generation. This highlights the potential of RL on software engineering data to improve LLM reasoning and the paper also introduces Agentless Mini, a framework that prioritizes straightforward component decomposition, parallelization, and scalability. Ultimately, this research paves the way for developing more powerful and reliable LLMs for software engineering.

Amazon Science highlights research and career opportunities across various fields, with a focus on quantum computing. It showcases a specific project where SAT solving is used to optimize quantum circuit mapping, leading to significant speed improvements. The method aims to reduce the number of swap gates in quantum circuits, a crucial factor in quantum computation efficiency. The company is actively recruiting applied scientists with expertise in machine learning, AI, optimization, and conversational AI. They are developing advanced models and systems for areas like advertising, transportation, and Prime Video. Amazon is also seeking economists and data scientists to improve its services and customer experiences.

LM Studio has released software development kits (SDKs) for Python and TypeScript, enabling developers to integrate LM Studio's AI capabilities into their own applications. These MIT-licensed SDKs, lmstudio-python and lmstudio-js, offer core APIs for chat, text completion, embeddings, and a novel agentic tool use API called .act(). The .act() API facilitates agent-oriented programming, allowing models to autonomously utilize tools in multiple execution rounds to accomplish tasks. The SDKs handle dependency management and support multiple GPUs and operating systems, simplifying the development process. Developers can also enforce specific output formats using Pydantic, zod, or JSON schema. By using the LM Studio SDK, programmers can leverage language models and tools without needing to configure hardware or software.

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These documents detail the AN/UYK-1, a compact and adaptable shipboard computer notable for its "Stored Logic" architecture. This innovative design allows the computer's logical organization to be defined by software rather than fixed hardware, enabling versatility across various Navy applications. The AN/UYK-1 is engineered for ruggedness, NTDS compatibility, and ease of use, even by non-experts, with modular construction facilitating maintenance. Key features include variable word length, expandable core memory, and specialized logands for efficient data processing. The documents further explore the computer's logical design, programming characteristics, maintenance aspects, and functional components, highlighting its adaptability and cost-effectiveness. Ultimately, the AN/UYK-1 represents a significant advancement in shipboard computing due to its flexible architecture and practical design considerations.