Abstract: In one aspect, a multi-layer absorber is disclosed, which comprises a proximal layer having a radiation-receiving surface adapted for receiving electromagnetic radiation, and a distal layer disposed adjacent the proximal layer to receive at least a portion of the received radiation, if any, transmitted through said proximal layer, wherein said proximal layer exhibits an index of refraction having a real part that is less than the real part of an index of refraction of the said distal layer for at least one frequency of the electromagnetic radiation in a range of about 1 GHz to about 110 GHz.

Abstract: Haptic feedback system that simulates a detonation or explosive event. The system includes a power supply, an energy storage circuit, a switching circuit, and a conductor operatively connected to said energy storage circuit through said switching circuit whereby said conductor causes a haptic event when said energy storage circuit is electrically connected to said conductor by operation of said switching circuit. The system creates shock waves and pressure waves in a safe manner for use in a simulator.

Abstract: Haptic feedback system that simulates a detonation or explosive event. The system includes a power supply, an energy storage circuit, a switching circuit, and a conductor operatively connected to said energy storage circuit through said switching circuit whereby said conductor causes a haptic event when said energy storage circuit is electrically connected to said conductor by operation of said switching circuit. The system creates shock waves and pressure waves in a safe manner for use in a simulator.

Abstract: Haptic feedback system that simulates a detonation or explosive event. The system includes a power supply, an energy storage circuit, a switching circuit, and a conductor operatively connected to said energy storage circuit through said switching circuit whereby said conductor causes a haptic event when said energy storage circuit is electrically connected to said conductor by operation of said switching circuit. The system creates real explosions, shock waves and pressure waves in a safe manner for use in a simulator.

Abstract: Apparatus for protecting a device from transients. The apparatus includes a switching network and a transmission line electrically connecting an input to an output. The switching network includes a stub connected near the input with a detector at the other end, a switch, and a communication path therebetween. The detector detects a transient and communicates with the switch. The switch then actuates to place a low impendence across the output of the transmission line, thereby attenuating the transient. The switching network has a switching time that equals the sum of the times to detect the transient at the input, transmit a signal corresponding to the detection to the switch, and actuate the switch. The input signal travels from the input to the output along the transmission line, which has a propagation delay. The propagation delay is greater than the stub propagation time plus the switching time of the switch network.

Abstract: Apparatus for protecting a device from transients. The apparatus includes a switching network and a transmission line electrically connecting an input to an output. The switching network includes a detector, a switch, and a communication path therebetween. The detector, such as an electrical-to-optical converter, detects a transient at the input and communicates with the switch The switch then actuates to place a low impendence across the output of the transmission line, thereby attenuating the transient. The switching network has a switching time that equals the sum of the times to detect the transient at the input, transmit a signal corresponding to the detection to the switch, and actuate the switch. The input signal travels from the input to the output along the transmission line, which has a propagation delay. The propagation delay is greater than the switching time of the switch network.

Abstract: Systems and methods of integrating plasma waste processing are described. An integrated energy generation system provided with a fossil fuel power plant system having a combustion chamber and a plasma waste processing system having an output. The integrated energy generation system also including an integrator for combining the output of thermal energy from the plasma waste processing system with the combustion chamber of the fossil fuel power plant.

Abstract: A load cell system for stationary or moving equipment is disclosed, wherein undesirable bending, shear, and torsion loads are minimized and an accuracy of the load cell system is maximized.

Abstract: A load cell system for stationary or moving equipment is disclosed, wherein undesirable bending, shear, and torsion loads are minimized and an accuracy of the load cell system is maximized.