Abstract: This application concerns methods and apparatus for performing a quantum algorithm of logical qubits. The quantum algorithm is performed on a quantum system of physical qubits. The method includes providing a quantum system comprising a plurality of physical qubits in a spatial arrangement. The number of physical qubits is larger than the number of logical qubits. The logical qubits are encoded into physical qubits. A physical qubit represents either the parity of two or more logical qubits or a single logical qubit. Constraint-fulfilling sets of physical qubits fulfil constraints and each constraint-fulfilling set comprises a number of physical qubits such that every logical qubit is represented by zero or an even number of physical qubits in that set. The method includes enabling quantum interactions between logical qubits by performing quantum interactions on physical qubits. Further, at least a portion of the physical qubits is measured to obtain a readout.

Abstract: A luminaire system has a support rail comprising an elongated support profile and a current conducting profile arranged therein, as well as a component (electrical or electronic) with a coupling element for electrically and mechanically coupling the component to the support rail via an opening in the support profile. The luminaire system has a component with a coupling member that electrically couples and mechanically couples various components, said coupling member also having a blocking element.

Abstract: A control process for controlling a production process for calcined clays with a calciner including, capture of at least one temperature in the calciner, taking of at least one sample of the calcined clay, production of a reproducible size distribution of the sample, adjustment of the sample mass, conditioning of the sample to a first measuring temperature and of an alkali to a first measuring temperature, combining of the sample with an alkali, temporal capture of the energy generated by the sample-alkali mixture, quantitative evaluation of the time-energy profile captured for the first exothermic reaction and determination of the amount of energy released by the sample, correlation of the amount of energy captured with the temperature and residence time captured, and comparison with previously captured combinations, temperature and residence time values.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel films for application on materials as protective film in respect of weathering effects. In particular, the present invention relates to a novel film composite which has at least three layers and which features particularly good adhesion on the substrate and particularly good optical properties. The outermost layer here is a layer comprising a fluoropolymer, the middle layer is a PMMA layer comprising at least one UV absorber and/or UV stabilizer, and the innermost layer is a PMMA layer comprising at least one adhesion promoter which improves adhesion on the substrate.

Abstract: An acrylic multilayer foil includes a layer in which silica particles are uniformly distributed in an acrylic polymer matrix and at least one further layer. Due to adhesive promoting properties of the layer containing silica particles, the multilayer foil can be easily coated or laminated onto a substrate. The foil has a high weathering resistance and excellent mechanical properties. Therefore, the multilayer foil is highly suitable for surface-protection of materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and for use in high-pressure laminates (HPLs).

Abstract: An acrylic multilayer foil includes a layer A in which silica particles are uniformly distributed in an acrylic polymer matrix and a coating layer D. Due to adhesive promoting properties of the layer A containing silica particles, the coating layer D can be advantageously applied onto the layer A. The foil has a high weathering resistance and excellent mechanical properties. Therefore, the foil is highly suitable for surface-protection of materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and for use in high-pressure laminates (HPLs).

Abstract: An omni-directional antenna including a plurality of stacked omni-directional antenna core assemblies. Each antenna core assembly comprises a conductive ground plane defining an axis normal to the ground plane and a plurality of conductive plates projecting orthogonally from the conductive ground plane and angularly spaced about the axis. Each of the plates defines an edge extending radially outboard from the central axis and diverging away from the conductive ground plane as the radial distance increases from the central axis. The edge defines a first region defining an acute angle relative to the conductive ground plane and a second region, radially outboard of the first region defining an arcuate shape.

Abstract: A transparent weathering resistant foil for protection of various substrates against solar radiation contains at least two layers A and B, wherein the spectral transmittance of the layer A at any wavelength ?A is not more than 10%; wherein 270 nm??A?360 nm; and the spectral transmittance of the layer B at any wavelength ?B is not more than 10%; wherein 270 nm??B?370 nm. The foil can also contain at least two layers A and B; wherein the spectral transmittance of the layer A at any wavelength ?A is not more than 20%; wherein 270 nm??A?310 nm; and the spectral transmittance of the layer B at any wavelength ?B is not more than 10%; wherein 270 nm??B?370 nm.

Abstract: An omni-directional antenna including a plurality of stacked omni-directional antenna core assemblies. Each antenna core assembly comprises a conductive ground plane defining an axis normal to the ground plane and a plurality of conductive plates projecting orthogonally from the conductive ground plane and angularly spaced about the axis. Each of the plates defines an edge extending radially outboard from the central axis and diverging away from the conductive ground plane as the radial distance increases from the central axis. The edge defines a first region defining an acute angle relative to the conductive ground plane and a second region, radially outboard of the first region defining an arcuate shape.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing and analyzing sample materials may comprise a milling device for milling material components, a first metering device for metering a material component into the milling device, a second metering device for metering an activator liquid into the milled material component, a homogenization device for homogenizing the material components and the activator liquid to produce a sample material, a control device that is connected to the milling device and is configured to vary a parameter characteristic for milling intensity of the milling device so that particle size of the material components is altered, and a measuring device for determining a reactivity of the sample material. The present disclosure further concerns a process for producing and analyzing a plurality of sample materials. The process may involve varying at least one parameter characteristic for milling intensity for each sample material produced.

Abstract: Methods for producing pozzolanic or latent hydraulic cement clinker substitutes may involve calcining clay with a fuel comprising a mineral substance at temperatures in the range from 500 to 1250° C., preferably from 550 to 1150° C., most preferably from 700 to 900° C. A resulting mixture of mineral substance from the fuel and the calcined clay forms a pozzolanic or latent hydraulic cement clinker substitute, in which a fraction of the mineral substance incorporated into the pozzolanic or latent hydraulic cement clinker substitute by the fuel is 1-60% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of medical diagnostics and microfluidics and primarily relates to a microfluidic device for the analysis of biological samples. The microfluidic device of the present invention comprises at least one microchannel, the inner surface of which is at least partially coated with a hydrophilic coating. This hydrophilic coating is located on top of the intermediate layer which, in turn, is located between the material of the inner surface of the microchannel and the hydrophilic coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel matt PMMA foils for application on materials as foil providing protection from weathering effects and as decorative foil. In particular, the present invention relates to a novel, at least two-layer PMMA foil which features particularly good adhesion on the substrate. The outer layer here exhibits the mattness, and the inner layer here comprises a low-molecular-weight component which improves adhesion on the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing and analyzing sample materials may comprise a milling device for milling material components, a first metering device for metering a material component into the milling device, a second metering device for metering an activator liquid into the milled material component, a homogenization device for homogenizing the material components and the activator liquid to produce a sample material, a control device that is connected to the milling device and is configured to vary a parameter characteristic for milling intensity of the milling device so that particle size of the material components is altered, and a measuring device for determining a reactivity of the sample material. The present disclosure further concerns a process for producing and analyzing a plurality of sample materials. The process may involve varying at least one parameter characteristic for milling intensity for each sample material produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel films for application on materials as protective film in respect of weathering effects. In particular, the present invention relates to a novel film composite which has at least three layers and which features particularly good adhesion on the substrate and particularly good optical properties. The outermost layer here is a layer comprising a fluoropolymer, the middle layer is a PMMA layer comprising at least one UV absorber and/or UV stabilizer, and the innermost layer is a PMMA layer comprising at least one adhesion promoter which improves adhesion on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a crystalline compound comprising a hydrobromide acid (HBr) salt of a compound of formula (I) (1-{2-[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)sulfanyl]phenyl}piperazine, INN: vortioxetine), having an XRPD pattern with characteristic peaks (expressed in 2?±0.2° 2? (CuK? radiation)) at 5.5°, 14.8°, 16.7° and 20.0° and processes for obtaining the same.

Abstract: Methods for producing pozzolanic or latent hydraulic cement clinker substitutes may involve calcining clay with a fuel comprising a mineral substance at temperatures in the range from 500 to 1250° C., preferably from 550 to 1150° C., most preferably from 700 to 900° C. A resulting mixture of mineral substance from the fuel and the calcined clay forms a pozzolanic or latent hydraulic cement clinker substitute, in which a fraction of the mineral substance incorporated into the pozzolanic or latent hydraulic cement clinker substitute by the fuel is 1-60% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing light guide bodies and to their use in lighting units, for example for liquid crystal displays or for monitors. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for producing light guide bodies which have a thickness of at most 1 mm and contain at least 80 wt % of polymethyl methacrylate and no light-scattering constituents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel solvate of ivabradine hydrochloride, a process of its preparation and its use for the preparation of specific polymorphic forms of ivabradine hydrochloride.

Abstract: An assembly includes at least one first microstrip network having at least one first transmission line disposed on a first surface of a first dielectric layer including a first ground plane disposed on a second surface of the dielectric layer. At least one second microstrip network includes at least one second transmission line disposed on a first surface of a second dielectric layer, the second dielectric layer including a second ground plane disposed on a second surface of the second dielectric layer. The at least one second microstrip network is inverted relative to the at least one first microstrip network. At least one integrated support and shielding (ISS) structure is disposed between the second and the first microstrip network. The ISS structure includes a first cavity accommodating the first microstrip network and a second cavity accommodating the second microstrip network. The cavities are configured in accordance with RF performance criterions.