Abstract: Provided is an apparatus that includes a first reservoir system including a first fluid reservoir configured to be in fluid communication with a nozzle supply system during operation of the nozzle supply system, a second reservoir system including a second fluid reservoir configured to be, at least part of the time during operation of the nozzle supply system, in fluid communication with the first reservoir system, a priming system configured to produce a fluid target material from a solid matter, and a fluid control system fluidly connected to the priming system, the first reservoir system, the second reservoir system, and the nozzle supply system. The fluid control system is configured to, during operation of the nozzle supply system: isolate at least one fluid reservoir and the nozzle supply system from the priming system, and maintain a fluid flow path between at least one fluid reservoir and the nozzle supply system.

Abstract: To provide a droplet forming technology capable of stably sorting a droplet. Provided is a microparticle sorting device provided with a voltage supply unit that supplies a drive voltage to a vibration element that applies a vibration to an orifice that generates a fluid stream, a control unit that controls a driving condition supplied to the vibration element on the basis of a relative relationship between a droplet discharged from the orifice and a satellite droplet present between droplets, and a sorting unit that sorts the droplet containing microparticles on the basis of optical information detected from the microparticles flowing through a flow path.

Abstract: A UV lamp module for the ultraviolet irradiation of a substrate includes a lamp arrangement, a waterproof housing, and first and second airflow zones. The lamp arrangement includes multiple low-pressure mercury lamps each having a longitudinal axis. The waterproof housing surrounds the lamp arrangement and has a bottom side, a top side and at least two side walls connecting the bottom side and the top side to each other, and a beam exit opening on the bottom side which is closed by a beam exit window. The first airflow zone is formed in the housing and has an air supply duct with at least one air-guide for the supply of cooling air to the lamp arrangement. The second airflow zone is separated from the first airflow zone, and is formed in the housing and has an exhaust air duct for the discharge of heated cooling air.

Abstract: UV lamp modules for the ultraviolet irradiation of a substrate. The modules include multiple low-pressure mercury lamps, each having a longitudinal axis, located in a waterproof housing having a bottom, a top and a beam exit opening in the bottom which is closed by a beam exit window. To maintain hygiene, homogeneity and compactness, a first airflow zone for the supply of cooling air and a second, separate airflow zone for the discharge of heated cooling air are formed iii the housing. Viewed in a cross-section through the housing perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the lamps and in a viewing direction from the bottom to the top, the beam exit window, the lamps and the airflow zones are arranged one after the other. The first airflow zone comprises an air supply duct which is equipped with at least one air-guiding mechanism for supplying cooling air to the lamps.

Abstract: Provided is a method for industrially producing 5-(bromomethyl)-1-benzothiophene. The production method according to the present invention comprises: (1) a step for introducing 5-methyl-1-benzothiophene, a brominating agent, and a solvent into a reactor; (2) a step for emitting light having a wavelength range of 200-780 nm inside the reactor; and (3) a step for recovering 5-(bromomethyl)-1-benzothiophene from the reactor.

Abstract: An analysis system features a confinement device, an optical measurement device, a flow device, a collecting conduit, and an actuation device. The confinement device comprises a measurement chamber, optically transparent first and second measurement surfaces that face each other across a distance that defines a thickness of the measurement chamber, and a flexible membrane that forms a seal with the measurement surfaces to laterally delimit the measurement chamber. When the collecting is sealed with a container, a connection is established that permits a liquid sample to be collected from the container. The optical measurement device emits light towards the chamber and detects light that has been transmitted through it, wherein the flow device causes liquid to flow through the collecting conduit between the container and the measurement chamber. The actuation device varies the thickness.

Abstract: Water disinfecting modules, water supply systems, methods of assembling a water supply system as well as method of disinfecting water are provided. The water disinfecting module includes a frame, hot and cold water flow switches and hot and cold UV treatment modules is provided. The frame supports a hot and cold water inlets and hot and cold water outlets. Hot and cold water flow switches are fluidly interposed between the respective inlets and outlets for sensing water flow. Hot and cold water UV treatment modules are fluidly interposed between corresponding inlets and outlets and are coupled to flow switches for activation upon sensing of water flow. All of the components are supported by the frame to form a complete unit. The systems and methods incorporate the use of such a water disinfecting module.

Abstract: A stirring device, in particular reactor stirring device, has at least one holder which is configured for holding at least one brittle unit within a container relative to at least one container wall of the container, and which has at least one holding unit for this purpose. At least one holding position of the holder relative to the container wall can be adapted by means of the holding unit.

Abstract: An air purification system that includes a housing including a pedestal and an outer shell, wherein the outer shell is operable between an extended configuration and a compacted configuration, and includes a filter arranged within the housing along a flow path between an inlet and an outlet of the housing.

Abstract: Various embodiments of microfluidic optical computing devices coupled with Integrated Computational Element cores are described.

Abstract: An extreme ultraviolet light generation apparatus includes: a chamber; an EUV light focusing mirror located in the chamber; and a hydrogen gas release unit that is located in the chamber and includes an opening configured to release a hydrogen gas inward from around the EUV light focusing mirror and a first cooling medium channel through which a cooling medium passes.

Abstract: A system for providing ultraviolet treatment to light absorbing liquids, such as biological liquids in a medical instrument, is disclosed. The system can include an ultraviolet impenetrable housing configured to enclose a portion of the medical instrument containing the biological fluid. At least one ultraviolet radiation source is integrated within the housing that emits ultraviolet radiation towards the medical instrument and the biological fluid. A control unit is configured to direct the ultraviolet radiation source to treat the biological fluid with ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: A reagentless whole-blood analyte detection system that is capable of being deployed near a patient has a source capable of emitting a beam of radiation that includes a spectral band. The whole-blood system also has a detector in an optical path of the beam. The whole-blood system also has a housing that is configured to house the source and the detector. The whole-blood system also has a sample element that is situated in the optical path of the beam. The sample element has a sample cell and a sample cell wall that does not eliminate transmittance of the beam of radiation in the spectral band.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting an ionization probe assembly to a mass and/or ion mobility spectrometer is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: an attachment member for releasably attaching a probe assembly to the apparatus; a cap for enclosing the attachment member; wherein the apparatus is operable to deliver a voltage to a probe assembly only when the cap is arranged to enclose the attachment member; and wherein the cap is configurable to enclose the attachment member when a probe assembly is attached to the apparatus.

Abstract: An optical rail system that includes an electronic component mount configured to be mounted on rails between two previously-mounted electronic component mounts without the need of removing one of the two previous-mounted mounts. The electronic component mount includes grooves configured to securely register with respective portions of the rails. The mount further comprises locking devices for securely locking the portions of the rails to the housing within the grooves. The mount additionally includes a dock for securely hosting one or more optical components. Also disclosed is a rail mount for facilitating the mounting the optical rail system to an optical table or other structure. The rail mount includes grooves for securely registering with respective portions of the rails, locking devices for more securely locking the rails within the grooves, and an attachment structure for attaching the rail mount to a post, the post being configured for mounting to an optical table or other structure.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of controlling temperatures of a plurality of locations on a structure. A temperature at each of the plurality of locations is identified. A desired temperature for each of the plurality of locations is identified. Processing of a workload by a processor at each of the plurality of locations is controlled to control the temperature at each of the plurality of locations to match the corresponding desired temperature for each of the plurality of locations.

Abstract: A system for treating emissions from a vehicle includes an ozone generator, a first holding tank, and an exhaust vent. The first holding tank is downstream from the ozone generator and defines a volume for liquid waste beneath a void space. The exhaust vent is downstream from the first holding tank and outside of the vehicle. A supply conduit connects the ozone generator to the void space of the first holding tank. An exhaust conduit connects the void space of the first holding tank to the exhaust vent. The ozone generator, supply conduit, void space of the first holding tank, exhaust conduit, and exhaust vent establish a thermal driving head from the ozone generator through the void space of the first holding tank to the exhaust vent.

Abstract: A solution for disinfecting flowable products, such as liquids, suspensions, creams, colloids, emulsions, powders, and/or the like, as well as accessories and products relating thereto, such as containers, caps, brushes, applicators, and/or the like, using ultraviolet radiation is provided. In an embodiment, an ultraviolet impermeable cap is configured to enclose a volume corresponding to a flowable product. At least one ultraviolet radiation source can be mounted on the cap and be configured to generate ultraviolet radiation for disinfecting the enclosed area. The ultraviolet radiation source can be configured to only generate ultraviolet radiation when the volume is enclosed by the ultraviolet impermeable cap.

Abstract: A method of preparation and optical analysis of a solid sample by multiple internal reflection infrared spectroscopy comprising: obtaining a least one substrate that is transparent to infrared light and comprises at least a main front face and a main rear face; producing at least one solid sample on the main front face of the substrate; installing around at least one part of the sample an element comprising a chamber having an aperture that opens onto the solid sample and defines a leaktight interaction zone (Zi) in relation to the outside of the chamber; feeding the chamber with a fluid with controlled parameters to control the environment in the leaktight interaction zone; sending an infrared light beam through the substrate; and recovering the beam after it has undergone multiple internal reflections in the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting an ionisation probe assembly to a mass and/or ion mobility spectrometer is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: an attachment member for releasably attaching a probe assembly to the apparatus; a cap for enclosing the attachment member; wherein the apparatus is operable to deliver a voltage to a probe assembly only when the cap is arranged to enclose the attachment member; and wherein the cap is configurable to enclose the attachment member when a probe assembly is attached to the apparatus.

Abstract: A both ultraviolet-visible and double monochromatic fluorescence dual detector has a small inner-casing, which combines both ultraviolet-visible and double monochromatic fluorescence dual detector widely used in the high performance liquid chromatography by taking the first to use deuterium lamp as the individual light source of the dual detectors, the individual sample detection cell and the individual electrical circuit, the device comprises a detection optical member, which including a first monochromatic spectroscopic device—raster G1, a second monochromatic spectroscopic device—raster G2, a light source, four groups of lens needed for processing the light paths; and a detection electromechanical member, which includes: a central controller, a proposed amplifying module, an auto gain module, a noise processing module and a logarithm amplifying module. The dual detector realizes the sensitivity and stability, also the elimination of noise and drift.

Abstract: A thermally conductive cask for storing high level radioactive waste. In one aspect the invention can be a thermally conductive cask comprising: a gamma shielding cylindrical body forming a cavity for receiving high level radioactive waste and having an outer surface formed of a first material having a first thermal conductivity; a neutron shielding cylindrical body surrounding the gamma shielding cylindrical body and having a layer formed of a second material having a second thermal conductivity that is greater than the first thermal conductivity, the layer forming an inner surface of the neutron shielding cylindrical body; and wherein the layer is clad to the outer surface of the gamma shielding cylindrical body.

Abstract: This invention relates to the design and construction of a novel sample cup including an integral venting cap for use in XRF Spectroscopy.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation source having an angled primary laser, and an associated method of formation. In some embodiments, the EUV radiation source has a fuel droplet generator that provides fuel droplets to an EUV source vessel along a first trajectory. A primary laser is configured to generate a primary laser beam along a second trajectory that intersects the first trajectory at a non-perpendicular angle. A collector mirror is configured to focus the EUV radiation to an exit aperture of the EUV source vessel not linearly aligned with the second trajectory of the primary laser beam. By focusing the EUV radiation to an exit aperture not linearly aligned with the second trajectory, a protection element configured to block remnants of the primary laser beam can be located at a position that does not reduce a power of the focused EUV radiation.

Abstract: A reagentless whole-blood analyte detection system that is capable of being deployed near a patient has a source capable of emitting a beam of radiation that includes a spectral band. The whole-blood system also has a detector in an optical path of the beam. The whole-blood system also has a housing that is configured to house the source and the detector. The whole-blood system also has a sample element that is situated in the optical path of the beam. The sample element has a sample cell and a sample cell wall that does not eliminate transmittance of the beam of radiation in the spectral band.

Abstract: A sample handling apparatus/technique/method are provided for a material analyzer, including: a sample cell insert for carrying sample to and from a sample focal area of the analyzer; a removable sample carrying device for providing sample to the cell insert; and an actuator to flow sample from the carrying device to the sample cell insert. The removable sample carrying device may be a syringe, and the actuator pushes a plunger of the syringe to expel the sample to the sample cell insert. The sample cell insert may be mounted onto a sample cell, the sample cell being insertable into the analyzer for sample analysis. The sample handling apparatus may be used in combination with an optic-enabled x-ray analyzer, the x-ray analyzer including an x-ray engine with an x-ray excitation path and an x-ray detection path, wherein the x-ray excitation and/or the x-ray detection path define the sample focal area.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for sterilizing ballast water. Ultraviolet lamps are installed in a body, and a cross-section of the body that is perpendicular to the orientation of the ultraviolet lamps is rectangular. The ultraviolet lamps are arranged at regular intervals in the rectangular cross-section of the body so that the number of ultraviolet lamps arranged per a unit cross-sectional area can be minimized. Thereby, the power consumption of the apparatus and the space required for installation thereof can be reduced. Furthermore, lines, each of which includes ultraviolet lamps arranged in a row perpendicular to the direction of the flow of ballast water, are arranged in the rectangular cross-section of the body. The ultraviolet lamps of each line are disposed between the ultraviolet lamps of the preceding or following line. Thus, ballast water can be prevented from being discharged out of the body without colliding with any ultraviolet lamp.

Abstract: A two or three part sample holder for X-ray apparatus has a sample ring 2 and a counter ring 20. The sample ring 2 has two opposed surfaces and foils 8, 10 one on each surface holding a powder sample 6 within the central hole 4. The sample ring 2 is relatively thin, of thickness 0.2 to 4 mm. A counter ring 20 is provided to engage with the sample ring 2 to provide increased strength and/or stiffness.

Abstract: A device (1) comprises a source (20) for emitting ultraviolet light, an inlet (30) for letting in fluid to the device (1), an outlet (40) for letting out fluid from the device (1), and means (51, 52) for performing a straightening action of a flow of fluid through the device (1). The flow straightening means comprise at least one flow straightening element (51, 52) having inlet openings for letting in fluid at one side and outlet openings for letting out fluid at another side, wherein each inlet opening is in communication with a plurality of outlet openings, and wherein the element (51, 52) comprises a maze of randomly arranged, interconnected holes. In such a structure, a water element that is moving from one side of the element (51, 52) to another side may take one of various paths, as a result of which variations in inlet conditions can be dampened.

Abstract: A radioisotope elution system including a radioisotope generator having an alignment structure. The alignment structure may be configured to interface with a complementary alignment structure of an auxiliary radiation shield assembly.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for preparation of complex specimen arrays for analysis by electron microscopy. These methods and compositions can permit high throughput screening of samples on single EM grid supports using sample volumes in the nanoliter and picoliter range.

Abstract: A method and a modular system for performing a sterilizing treatment of ballast waters (12) onboard of a ship (10), for reducing and/or removing the contents of invasive living micro-organisms. A water loading pump (13) and a water preliminary filtering stage (14) are operatively connected to a plurality of ballast water storing tanks (11); a UV sterilizing apparatus (18) for the ballast water is submerged into the ballast water in each water storing tank (11), and is operatively connected to a local control unit (QE). Each UV sterilizing apparatus (18) comprises a UV radiation source (28). The ballast water (12) inside each storing tank (11) is recirculated although the UV radiation source (28), for a required time and mixed with the ballast water inside the water storage tank (11) to enable the living micro-organisms to be substantially reduced or eliminated, during the navigation.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for automatically performing set-up steps for flow cytometry operations. The invention provides for the spatial determination of a flow stream and the subsequent automatic alignment of analysis devices and/or collection vessels. The automatic determination of flow stream properties provides for the automatic configuration flow cytometer parameters.

Abstract: An apparatus is configured to measure various properties of sample in a sample chamber such as, for example, water activity. The apparatus includes a tunable diode laser that emits laser radiation into the sealed chamber without passing through the air outside the sample chamber or a wall of the sample chamber. The laser radiation only passes through the gaseous mixture in the sample chamber. A temperature sensor such as an infrared thermometer is positioned to measure the temperature of a sample in the sample chamber. The apparatus may be configured to include a plurality of sample containers each of which includes a sealed sample chamber. The sample containers may be automatically fed through the apparatus and analyzed with the tunable diode laser without any operator input or interaction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a continuous flowthrough labyrinth device that has a detector well formed therein in which a radiation detection device may be placed. The continuous flowthough labyrinth device allows a fluid sample to be introduced into the flow path of the device so that the fluid sample evenly surrounds the top and side surfaces of the detector well, which results in the fluid sample being evenly distributed around the radiation detection device. The continuous flowthrough labyrinth device may be connected to any radiation level fluid monitoring system, for example systems used by municipalities and/or industries. The continuous flowthrough labyrinth device may be placed such that fluids entering and/or exiting systems are monitored for radiation, or even placed to determine the radiation levels of fluids within systems.

Abstract: A manufacturer of gas cells performs an arrangement process of arranging solid substances at positions corresponding to holes each of which is provided on each of a plurality of cells. Then, the manufacturer of the gas cells performs an accommodation process of accommodating gas in inner spaces of the cells through an air flow path connected to the holes. Further, the manufacturer of the gas cells performs a sealing process of sealing the spaces by melting the solid substances to close the holes corresponding to the solid substances.

Abstract: A system for sterilizing a fluid includes a fluid source and a sterilization container bounding a fluid flow path that is in fluid communication with the fluid source. The sterilization container is comprised of one or more polymeric walls. An electron beam generator is configured to direct an electron beam through at least a portion of the fluid flow path of the sterilization container, the electron beam being sufficient to sterilize a fluid within the fluid flow path.

Abstract: Systems and processes for utilizing phosphorus fluoride in place of or in combination with, phosphine as a phosphorus dopant source composition, to reduce buildup of unwanted phosphorus deposits in ion implanter systems. The phosphorus fluoride may comprise PF3 and/or PF5. Phosphorus fluoride and phosphine may be co-flowed to the ion implanter, or each of such phosphorus dopant source materials can be alternatingly and sequentially flowed separately to the ion implanter, to achieve reduction in unwanted buildup of phosphorus solids in the implanter, relative to a corresponding process system utilizing only phosphine as the phosphorus dopant source material.

Abstract: In a method of moving droplets, local heat is applied to a surface portion of a droplet for an amount of time sufficient to create a Marangoni flow in the droplet. Droplets are suspended in an emulsion in a carrier liquid on a substrate. A laser beam is used to move one of the droplets. the droplet consists of a first substance and a carrier liquid consists of a second substance that is not mixable with the first substance. The droplet is placed in the carrier liquid, and the mixture is emulsified. The emulsified mixture is placed on a substrate. Then the local heat is applied to the surface of the droplet. The first substance may include oil and the second substance may include water.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for transporting radicals. The arrangement includes a plasma generator and a guiding body. The plasma generator includes a chamber (2) in which a plasma may be formed. The chamber has an inlet (5) for receiving an input gas, and one or more outlets (6) for removal of at least one of the plasma and radicals created therein. The guiding body is hollow and is arranged for guiding radicals formed in the plasma towards an area or volume at which contaminant deposition is to be removed. The chamber inlet is coupled to a pressure device (40) for providing a pulsed pressure into the chamber so as to create a flow in the guiding body.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to time of flight tubes comprising a cylindrical tube comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, the cylindrical tube comprising an effective thickness and sized and arranged to couple to and support a reflectron assembly inside the cylindrical tube. In some configurations, the cylindrical tube further comprises a conductive material disposed on the inner surface of the cylindrical tube, the conductive material present in an effective amount to provide a field free region for ions when the conductive material is charged.

Abstract: A system for producing an exclusionary buffer gas flow in an EUV light source, comprising a vacuum chamber, a light path, a plasma generation region, at least one shield, at least one through-bore arranged in the at least one shield, at least one buffer gas injector arranged within the at least one through-bore to inject a buffer gas into the light path substantially towards the plasma generation region to prevent a flow of a target material into the light path, and a vacuum pump arranged to remove the buffer gas and the target material from the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A radiation detector comprises a piece of semiconducting material. On its surface, a number of consecutive electrode strips are configured to assume electric potentials of sequentially increasing absolute value. A field plate covers the most of a separation between a pair of adjacent electrode strips and is isolated from the most of said separation by an electric insulation layer. A bias potential is coupled to said field plate so that attracts surface-generated charge carriers.

Abstract: A gas mixture method for generating an ion beam is provided here. By dynamically tuning the mixture ratio of the gas mixture, lifetime of the ion source of an ion implanter can be prolonged. Accordingly, quality of ion beam can be maintained and maintenance fee is reduced.

Abstract: A channel for a UV irradiation device, in which the UV irradiation device is disposed in a closed channel and an inlet cone is provided in the direction of flow upstream of a UV reactor, which, as part of the wall of the channel, increases the cross section of the channel from an incoming pipeline cross section to a cross section of the reactor, in which a flow rectifier with at least one inner first guide element and at least one outer second guide element is disposed in the inlet cone, wherein the inner guide element is a substantially circular, cylindrical pipe and the outer guide element runs substantially parallel to the outer wall and is disposed at a distance from the outer wall.

Abstract: An elution tool for a radiopharmaceutical elution system includes an elution tool. The tool has a vial chamber sized and shaped for receiving an elution vial. An access opening is aligned with a septum of the elution vial when the elution vial is received in the vial chamber. An elution tool lid is secured to the elution tool body by a hinged connection. The elution tool lid is rotatable at the hinged connection and movable relative to the elution tool body between an occluded position and an exposed position. The tool also includes a latching mechanism for selectively and releasably locking the lid in the occluded position.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for automatically performing set-up steps for flow cytometry operations. The invention provides for the spatial determination of a flow stream and the subsequent automatic alignment of analysis devices and/or collection vessels. The automatic determination of flow stream properties provides for the automatic configuration flow cytometer parameters.

Abstract: A highly compact multi-optical-junction optical flowcell includes a housing having an internal channel, to which a plurality of source optical signal modules can be coupled, e.g., in a peripheral manner. The source optical signal modules can include a set of LEDs and/or semiconductor lasers, and can be coupled to the flowcell by way of a standard optical coupling such as an SMA-type optical connector. An excitation detection apparatus or subsystem can also be coupled to the flowcell to facilitate multiple types of optical measurements, including fluorescence spectroscopy, absorption spectroscopy, and turbidity measurements. A sensing apparatus or system that includes a multi-optical-junction optical flowcell, a plurality of source optical signal modules, and an excitation detection apparatus can be carried by or deployed on a wide variety of platforms, such as Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs), buoys, or other platforms, in a space efficient and power efficient manner.

Abstract: Improved fluid sanitization assemblies are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved fluid/water sanitization assemblies utilizing UV light and/or ozone. The UV light and/or ozone can be generated via light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) (e.g., via UV LEDs). In certain embodiments, by emitting light at a wavelength of about 250 nm to about 270 nm (e.g., 253.7 nm), the fluid sanitization assemblies thereby disinfect and/or sanitize fluid/water. The present disclosure provides for a fluid sanitization assembly including a pressure vessel configured and dimensioned to house fluid; a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) mounted with respect to the pressure vessel, each LED mounted with respect to the pressure vessel via an optic member; wherein each optic member is configured and dimensioned to focus and direct UV light emitted from its associated LED to the fluid within the pressure vessel for sanitization purposes.

Abstract: A flow diverting lens through which sanitizing light is transmitted. The flow diverting lens alters fluid flow to enhance fluid exposure to the sanitizing light.