Using light instead of heat, the UV curing process is based on a photochemical reaction. Liquid monomers and oligomers are mixed with a small percent of photoinitiators, and then exposed to UV energy. In a few seconds, the products - inks, coatings or adhesives instantly harden.
(more on hair cells on the next page) Roughly in parallel with the row of 3,500 inner hair cells, three rows of outer hair cells (OHCâs) are situated along the same membrane. The main function of the inner hair cells is to pick up the membraneâs vibrations (like a microphone). The main function of the outer hair cells is to feed back mechanical energy to the membrane in order to amplify the resonance peaks, actively increasing the systemâs sensitivity by up to 60dB(*4C).
Outer hair cells have a special function within the cochlea. They are shaped cylindrically, like a can, and have stereocilia at the top of the cell, and a nucleus at the bottom. When the stereocilia are bent in response to a sound wave, an electromotile response occurs. This means the cell changes in length.hese cells have stereocilia or hairs that stick out. The bottom of these cells are attached to the basilar membrane, and the stereocilia are in contact with the tectorial membrane. Inside the cochlea, sound waves cause the basilar membrane to vibrate up and down.