Abstract: A dye encompassing a donor-acceptor-donor motif having a structure according to formulae (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) or (8): wherein, independently from each other, R1=H, CnF2n+1, C5NH4, C4N2H3, (CH2)nQ, (C6H5?m)Qm or (OCH2CH2)nQ, wherein m=1, 2, 3 or 4, and Q is selected from: H, C(H)=CH2, OC(O)C(H)?CH2, OC(O)C(CH3)?CH2, N(H)CC(H)?CH2, N(H)CC(CH3)?CH2, Si(OH)3, Si(OCH3)3, Si(OC2H5)3, OH, SH, NH2, NO2, CN, CF3, C?CH, N?N+?N?, F, Cl, Br, I, C2H3O, C6H5, C(O)F, C(O)Cl, C(O)Br, C(O)I, CF3SO3, B(OZ)2, OZ, C(O)Z, C(O)OZ, C(O)NHZ, C(O)NZ2, and SSZ, wherein Z=H, CnH2n+1, CnF2n+1, CnH2nC(H)?CH2, CnH2nC?CH, C6H4C(H)?CH2, C6H5, CH2C6H5, C5NH4 or C4N2H3, wherein n=1 to 20; R2=H, CnF2n+1, C5NH4, C4N2H3, (CH2)nQ or (C6H5?m)Qm wherein m=1, 2, 3 or 4, and Q is selected from: H, C(H)?CH2, OC(O)C(H)?CH2, OC(O)C(CH3)?CH2, N(H)CC(H)?CH2, N(H)CC(CH3)?CH2, Si(OH)3, Si(OCH3)3, Si(OC2H5)3, OH, SH, NH2, NO2, CN, CF3, C?CH, N?N+?N?, F, Cl, Br, I, C2H3O, C6H5, C(O)F, C(O)Cl, C(O)Br, C(O)I, CF3SO3, B(OZ)2, OZ, C(O)Z, C(O

Abstract: The invention relates to a particle energy measuring device (14) for determining the energy of a particle beam (26) with (a) at least twenty capacitors (30.n) that (i) each comprise a first capacitor plate (32.n) and (ii) a second capacitor plate (34.n), and (iii) are arranged one behind the other with respect to a beam incidence direction (S), (b) a multiplexer (46) that has (i) a multiplexer outlet (48) and (ii) a plurality of multiplexer inputs (50.n), each multiplexer input (50.n) being designed to connect to precisely one capacitor (30.n) and (iii) that is configured to connect one of the capacitor plates (32.n, 34.n) of the respective capacitor to the multiplexer outlet (48), (c) a total charge measuring device (52) that (i) comprises a total charge measuring device input (54), which is connected to the second capacitor plates (34.n) in order to detect a total charge (Q?) of the charges on all the capacitors (30.

Abstract: A device (100, 100?, 200, 300) for filling gas storage tanks (10) comprises a frame (110, 210, 310) and/or a housing, a gas buffer storage tank (120, 220, 320) for a gas which is movably arranged with respect to the frame and/or with respect to the housing, a first valve (130, 230, 330, 331) comprising an inlet, connected to the gas buffer storage tank (120, 220, 320), and an outlet for the connection to a gas storage tank to be filled, and a weighing device (140, 240, 340), connected to the gas buffer storage tank (120, 220, 320), for weighing the gas buffer storage tank (120, 220, 320).

Abstract: A method for the detection of hydrocarbon contamination in a sample is disclosed. The method includes contacting a sample with a molecular probe. The molecular probe has a photoluminescence which is environmentally sensitive. The photoluminescence from the molecular probe is collected. The method includes determining whether the photoluminescence is indicative of a hydrocarbon contaminated sample. A test strip for the detection of hydrocarbon contamination in a sample is also disclosed. The test strip includes a molecular probe embedded in a substrate and/or immobilized to the substrate, the molecular probe having a photoluminescence which is environmentally sensitive to hydrocarbon contaminated sample.

Abstract: A sensor is suggested, comprising a substrate and a first mixed layer arranged on the substrate, the first mixed layer comprising: a molecular probe; a sulfonic acid; and a hydrophilic compound; wherein the molecular probe is selected from: a triarylamine; a biphenyl diamine, a benzene diamine, a diaryl benzamide, and/or a triarylborane.

Abstract: Described are a transducer made of at least three transducer elements which approximate a sector of an elementary wave with a virtual point source, and a transducer arrangement with three transducers made of at least three transducer elements, wherein the transducers, in the cross section, are disposed along the shorter base and the two non-parallel legs of a virtual trapezoid. Moreover, the invention relates to an ultrasonic probe system comprising the transducer arrangement according to the invention and an inspection method using a transducer made of at least three transducer elements, with the number of transducer elements experiencing a virtual increase.

Abstract: A molecular probe for selective detection of a nitrate and/or a decomposition product of a nitrate by generating a fluorescence signal in response to an excitation in the wavelength range between 340-370 and 480-520 nm, wherein the molecular probe is selected from a triarylborane dye according to formula (7) and a BODIPY dye according to formula (13):

Abstract: A method for the detection of adulterated gasoline in a sample is disclosed. The method includes contacting a sample with an immobilized molecular probe, the immobilized molecular probe having a photoluminescence which is environmentally sensitive; collecting the photoluminescence from the immobilized molecular probe; and determining whether the photoluminescence is indicative of adulterated gasoline. A test strip for the detection of adulterated gasoline in a sample is also disclosed, including an immobilized molecular probe embedded in a substrate and/or immobilized to the substrate, the immobilized molecular probe having photoluminescence which is environmentally sensitive to adulterated gasoline. The method and test strips are designed to be robust, portable, and within the capabilities of untrained personnel.

Abstract: A method for producing an atom trap (20) comprising the steps: (a) applying an electrically conductive starting layer (2) onto a substrate (1), (b) applying at least one electric conductor element (4) to the starting layer (2) by means of electro-chemical deposition and/or a lift-off method, (c) applying at least one contacting element (6) by means of electro-chemical deposition and/or a lift-off method, such that the at least one contacting element (6) is connected to the at least one electric conductor element (4) in an electrically conductive manner, (d) removing the starting layer (2) in regions in which no electric conductor element (4) has been applied, (e) applying an insulation layer (7) that at least partially covers the at least one electric conductor element (4) and the at least one contacting element (6), (f) planarizing the insulation layer (7) and exposing the at least one contacting element (6), and (g) applying at least one additional electric conductor (14) element by means of electro-chemica

Abstract: Method for additive manufacturing of a metallic component includes providing a metallic powder; providing and/or producing a metallic support structure on a build platform, wherein the metallic support structure has at least one detachment point having an electrical resistance different than an electrical resistance of an adjacent section of the support structure and an electrical resistance of an adjacent section of the metallic component; consolidating the metallic powder with formation of the metallic component and, optionally, with formation of the metallic support structure at least in sections, wherein the metallic support structure connects the metallic component to the build platform; releasing the metallic component from the metallic support structure by bringing about an electrical current in the detachment point.

Abstract: The invention relates to an additive production method involving the production of a layer of geometrically compact particles, having the following steps: a) providing a particle layer depositing arrangement, comprising a first and a second semi-chamber, wherein a partition separates the first semi-chamber from the second semi-chamber, and the partition is permeable for a dispersion medium and impermeable for particles dispersed in the dispersion medium; b) providing a particle dispersion comprising the dispersion medium and particles dispersed therein in the first semi-chamber, the particle dispersion being distributed substantially homogenously in the first semi-chamber; c) generating a pressure gradient between the first and the second semi-chamber such that the pressure gradient in the first semi-chamber causes a particle dispersion flow directed towards the partition; and d) depositing a particle aggregate material comprising geometrically compact particles on the partition by transporting a dispersion a

Abstract: A method for examining a sample (50) including the steps of exciting a propagating mechanical deformation (2) in the sample (50) using a fluidic oscillator (10), and determining a characteristic of the mechanical deformation (2).

Abstract: A device (100, 100?, 200, 300) for filling gas storage tanks (10) comprises a frame (110, 210, 310) and/or a housing, a gas buffer storage tank (120, 220, 320) for a gas which is movably arranged with respect to the frame and/or with respect to the housing, a first valve (130, 230, 330, 331) comprising an inlet, connected to the gas buffer storage tank (120, 220, 320), and an outlet for the connection to a gas storage tank to be filled, and a weighing device (140, 240, 340), connected to the gas buffer storage tank (120, 220, 320), for weighing the gas buffer storage tank (120, 220, 320).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for simulating an impact of particles/radiation on an object: (a) Providing a control memory including control memory locations and a mass memory including mass memory locations. (b) Building a simulated particle/radiation unit, wherein this particle or the radiation unit is designated for impact on the object. (c) Defining at least one property/energetic state of a particular, individual particle/radiation unit. (d) Carrying out a simulated impact of the particular individual particle/radiation unit on the object, wherein a distribution function of an impact site and/or of a velocity of the particular individual particle/radiation unit is used. (e) Determining or querying at least one local property and/or a local energetic state of at least one affected object element. (f) Determining or querying a collision event caused by the impact and acting on the individual particle/radiation unit and/or the affected object element or volume element.

Abstract: A vehicle (100, 200, 300, 400) includes a chassis (110, 210, 310, 410), a gas storage tank (120, 220, 320, 420) for a gas, and a gas storage tank (120, 220, 320, 420) arranged between the chassis (110, 210, 310, 410) and the gas storage tank (120, 220, 320, 420) and connected to the chassis (110, 210, 310, 410) and the gas storage tank (120, 220, 320, 420), the first weighing device (140, 240, 340, 440) being arranged to measure a force exerted by the gas storage tank (120, 220, 320, 420) on the first weighing device (140, 240, 340, 440).

Abstract: A method for detection of an adulterated diesel fuel in a sample is disclosed. The method includes contacting a sample with a molecular probe, the molecular probe having a photoluminescence which is environmentally sensitive; collecting the photoluminescence from the molecular probe; and determining whether the photoluminescence is indicative of adulterated diesel fuel. A test strip for the detection of adulterated diesel fuel in a sample is disclosed, comprising a molecular probe embedded in a substrate and/or immobilized to the substrate, the molecular probe having a photoluminescence which is environmentally sensitive to adulterated diesel fuel. The method and test strips are designed to be robust, portable, and within the capabilities of untrained personnel.

Abstract: A method for increased and permanent production of a natural compound by a microorganism during an exponential growth and during a stationary phase of a culture of the microorganism, the method comprising: enhancing a translation of a target mRNA, wherein the target mRNA comprises a transcript of a target gene, wherein the target gene is encoding the natural compound or a key enzyme involved in a biosynthesis of the natural compound in the microorganism, by replacing a wild type (wt) ribosome binding site (RBS) upstream of the target gene with a synthetic RBS, the synthetic RBS possessing a higher affinity towards a 16S rRNA of a ribosome of the microorganism than the wt RBS; and enhancing a transcription of the target gene by converting an osmotically regulated ?38 promoter upstream of the target gene into a stationary ?38 promoter, wherein the osmotically regulated ?38 promoter comprises a ?35 G-element and a ?10 element which are separated from each other by a spacer sequence, by deleting the ?35 G elem

Abstract: A double fluorescent particle comprises: a core with a first fluorescence; and a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) shell with a second fluorescence; wherein the MIP is an organic polymer comprising elements selected from the group consisting of: C, H, O, N, P, and S; wherein the MIP is adapted to selectively bind to a cell surface structure; wherein the first fluorescence is generated by an entity selected from the group consisting of: a carbon nanodot, an alkaline earth metal fluoride, a dye-doped polymer, a dye-doped stabilized micelle, a P-dot—i.e.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for dimensional measurement by way of X-ray computed tomography, featuring the steps (a) Irradiating a test object (26) with non-monochromatic X-ray radiation from a virtually punctiform X-ray source (12), (b) measuring the intensity (I) of the X-ray radiation (22) in the radiation path behind the test object (26) by means of a detector (14) which has a plurality of pixels (P) to obtain pixel-dependent intensity data (I(P)), and (c) calculating at least one dimension (H) of the test object (26) using the pixel-dependent intensity data (I(P)). According to the invention, the pixel-dependent intensity data (I(P)) is corrected by the influence of an effective penetration depth (?) on the detector and/or a displacement of the effective source location (Q) on a target (20) of the X-ray source (12).

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree rootstock that exhibits compatibility with numerous apple varieties and resistance to Candidatus Phytoplasma mali and Athelia rolfsii.