Abstract: A radiation source for generating EUV radiation includes a laser configured to fire laser pulses at a target area to which is supplied a stream of fuel droplets, which may be tin droplets that emit EUV radiation when excited by the laser beam. The EUV radiation is collected by a collector. The tin droplets may be pre-conditioned by a laser pre-pulse before the main laser pulse to change the shape of the droplets so that the droplets are in an optimum condition for receiving the main laser pulse. Embodiments of the invention take into account the effect of the vaporization of one fuel droplet on succeeding droplets and allow the timing of the main and/or pre-pulse to be adjusted to take into account any delay in arrival of the subsequent droplet or oscillations in the shape of the subsequent droplet which may be caused by vaporization of the preceding droplet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for configuring a network comprising a maintenance entity and a plurality of nodes, the method comprising at the maintenance entity, the steps of: (a) detecting a potential presence in the network of at least one limited node, said limited node being able to receive data only within time periods; (b) determining that an updated network configuration parameter value is required, said network configuration parameter being common to the at least one limited node and to the plurality nodes of the network; (c) postponing a transmission of a signal for updating the network configuration parameter value at the plurality of nodes, based on the detection of the potential presence of the at least one limited node in the network; (d) transmitting a triggering signal for triggering delivery of the updated network configuration parameter value to the limited device; (e) transmitting the signal for updating the updated network configuration parameter value at the plurality of nodes

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and method for creating multi-angle views of an object-of-interest from images stored in a dataset. A user specifies the location of an object-of-interest. As the user virtually navigates through the locality represented by the image dataset, his current virtual position is determined. Using the user's virtual position and the location of the object-of-interest, images in the image dataset are selected and interpolated or stitched together, if necessary, to present to the user a view from his current virtual position looking toward the object-of-interest. The object-of-interest remains in the view no matter where the user virtually travels. From the same image dataset, another user can select a different object-of-interest and virtually navigate in a similar manner, with his own object-of-interest always in view. The object-of-interest also can be “virtual,” added by computer-animation techniques to the image dataset.

Abstract: An alignment sensor for a lithographic apparatus is arranged and constructed to measure an alignment of a movable part of the lithographic apparatus in respect of a stationary part of the lithographic apparatus. The alignment sensor comprises a light source configured to generate a pulse train at a optical wavelength and a pulse repetition frequency, a non-linear optical element, arranged in an optical propagation path of the pulse train, the non-linear optical element configured to transform the pulse train at the optical wavelength into a transformed pulse train in an optical wavelength range, an optical imaging system configured to project the transformed pulse train onto an alignment mark comprising a diffraction grating; a detector to detect a diffraction pattern as diffracted by the diffraction grating, and a data processing device configured to derive alignment data from the detected diffraction pattern as detected by the detector.

Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed, which comprises a light transmitting element extending along a perimeter such that a hollow is defined by the light transmitting element. The light transmitting element comprises a light in-coupling surface adapted to couple light emitted by at least one light emitting element into the light transmitting element, and a light out-coupling surface adapted to couple light out of the light transmitting element. The lighting device is combined with a light reflecting envelope arranged to enclose the lighting device such that light emitted from the light out-coupling surface is reflected at an inner surface of the envelope. Thereby a reflected image may be produced, having an appearance resembling a candle flame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for determining the combustion value of a fuel. The device (1) comprises a fuel inlet (40) for supplying the fuel to be measured to the device (1). A gas inlet (50) is provided for supplying an oxygen-containing gas to the device (1). The device (1) further comprises a combustion unit connected to the fuel inlet (40) and the gas inlet (50), which combustion unit is provided with a combustion chamber (7) for combusting the fuel to be measured therein. A gas outlet (8) connected to the combustion chamber (7) makes it possible to discharge the combusted gas. The device (1) according to the invention comprises a flow measurement unit (14), preferably of the Coriolis type, disposed between the fuel inlet (40) and the combustion chamber (7).

Abstract: Various embodiments of radiation curable coating compositions are provided. In one embodiment, a radiation curable coating composition includes a (meth)acrylate functional compound and an adhesion promoting (meth)acrylate compound. The radiation curable coating composition can also include a (meth)acrylate functional compound, a poly(meth)acrylate and a reactive diluent. The (meth)acrylate functional compound can be made from the reaction of a multifunctional isocyanate, a polyol and a hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylate in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: A plug-in coupling for a pipe, especially for water conduits, includes a coupling sleeve receiving the pipe end, includes a sealing ring which is inserted into the coupling sleeve, and includes a locking ring which is mounted upstream of the sealing ring in the plug-in direction of the pipe end and forms retaining claws which protrude with respect to the pipe end and are inclined in the plug-in direction. The plug-in coupling also includes an annular body which is similarly mounted upstream of the sealing ring and is supported axially in the plug-in direction in relation to the coupling sleeve. The annular body includes a protective ring for surrounding the face end of the pipe end from the outside, which protective ring is connected via a predetermined breaking connection.

Abstract: A liquid supply system for an immersion lithographic apparatus provides a laminar flow of immersion liquid between a final element of the projection system and a substrate. A control system minimizes the chances of overflowing and an extractor includes an array of outlets configured to minimize vibrations.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing and plural contact modules stacked adjacent to each other and held by the housing. Each contact module includes a contact array, a dielectric holder, and lossy blocks. The contact array includes signal contacts and ground contacts arranged in alternating pairs along a length of a column. The dielectric holder surrounds and engages the signal and ground contacts along intermediate segments thereof to secure the signal and ground contacts in place. The lossy blocks are mounted to the intermediate segments of the ground contacts within the dielectric holder. Each lossy block is associated with a corresponding pair of ground contacts and engages at least one of the ground contacts in the pair. The lossy blocks are composed of a lossy material that has a greater loss tangent than a low loss material that forms the dielectric holder.

Abstract: Liquid electrophotographic compositions, methods of manufacturing liquid electrophotographic compositions, methods of printing using liquid electrophotographic compositions and printed articles are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I: wherein, R1 and R2 independently are selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted (6-10C)aryl and (1-5C)heteroaryl groups. The compounds can be used in pharmaceutical compositions, in particular in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printing system for printing a plurality of print jobs, the printing system having a receiving unit for receiving the print jobs, a controller for controlling a scheduling process and a printing process of the print jobs, a print unit for printing the print jobs, a plurality of supply holders for holding supply material for printing, and a user interface for communicating to the operator scheduled supply operator actions. Each of the scheduled supply operator actions is linked to one of the plurality of supply holders. The controller has an establishing unit for establishing a time period of unattended printing of the printing system, and a determination unit for determining scheduled supply operator actions per holder needed to be done before the time period of unattended printing starts. The user interface displays the established time period of unattended printing and the determined supply operator actions per holder.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAOBI’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; and large decorative inflorescences with orange and red bi-colored ray florets.

Abstract: A new and distinct Zamioculcas plant named ‘Dark Zamicro’, characterized by its broadly upright and compact growth habit; relatively small leaflets; and glossy leaflets that are close to pure black in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Anouk Deluxe 173’, characterized by its upright to slightly outward plant habit; freely branching growth habit; strong durable plants; freely flowering habit; dark violet-colored flowers with purple violet-colored terminal flower bracts positioned on strong and erect peduncles; long flowering period and strong re-flowering habit; and good garden performance.