Abstract: A bidirectional AC power converter, having a front-end comprising parallel sets of three switches in series, which connects multi-phase AC to coupling transformer through a first set of tank circuits, for synchronously bidirectionally converting electrical power between the multi-phase AC and a DC potential, and for converting electrical power between the DC potential to a bipolar electrical signal at a switching frequency, controlled such that two of each parallel set of three switches in series are soft-switched and the other switch is semi-soft switched; the coupling transformer being configured to pass the bipolar electrical power at the switching frequency through a second set of the tank circuits to a synchronous converter, which in turn transfers the electrical power to a secondary system at a frequency different from the switching frequency.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having the structure: and use of the compound for inhibiting the growth of or killing a fungus.

Abstract: The system, method, and computer readable medium described herein provide improvements in the ways that user interfaces present multi-dimensional relationships between data samples to a user. The disclosed user interface framework provides users with a visualization of the complex relationships between data samples having multi-dimensional attributes which allows the users to quickly and intuitively grasp the relationships between data samples for a large number of attributes at a glance and in a single data map visualization.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to genetically modified carrier/donor cells that are engineered to be resistant to its oligonucleotide payload, and methods of delivering an oligonucleotide into a target cell. The disclosure is also directed to methods of treating cancer using the engineered carrier cells of the disclosure. An aspect of this disclosure is directed to engineering carrier cells to be resistant to the detrimental effects of an oligonucleotide.

Abstract: Provided are functional segregated telodendrimers having, for example, two or three functional segments. The telodendrimers can have one or more crosslinking groups (e.g., reversible photocrosslinking groups). The telodendrimers can aggregate to form nanocarriers. Cargo such as drugs, imaging probes, and other materials may be sequestered in the core of the aggregates via non-covalent or covalent interactions with the telodendrimers. Such nanocarriers may be used in drug delivery applications and imaging applications.

Abstract: A system is provided for advanced health monitoring and diagnosis based on wearable nano-biosensing networks. Nanophotonic and wireless communication technologies are synergistically leveraged to bridge the gap between nano-biosensing technologies and commercial wearable devices. Embodiments of the presently-disclosed system may include: (1) a nanoplasmonic biochip, implanted subcutaneously and built on a flexible substrate; (2) a nanophotonic smart band or wearable device that is able to collect in-vivo signals on-demand and relay them wirelessly to the user's smartphone by means of a secure data transfer; and (3) advanced signal processing techniques implemented on a remote processor to extract relevant data from the received signals and provide a diagnosis in real-time.

Abstract: Post-copy is one of the two key techniques (besides pre-copy) for live migration of virtual machines in data centers. Post-copy provides deterministic total migration time and low downtime for write-intensive VMs. However, if post-copy migration fails for any reason, the migrating VM is lost because the VM's latest consistent state is split between the source and destination nodes during migration. PostCopyFT provides a new approach to recover a VM after a destination or network failure during post-copy live migration using an efficient reverse incremental checkpointing mechanism. PostCopyFT was implemented and evaluated in the KVM/QEMU platform. Experimental results show that the total migration time of post-copy remains unchanged while maintaining low failover time, downtime, and application performance overhead.

Abstract: The present application provides flexible radio frequency (RF) assemblies, components thereof and related methods. The present application includes at least one flexible substrate comprising first and second sides, a flexible framework portion comprising a first material composition and a plurality of discrete spaced interior portions comprising second material compositions that differ from that of the flexible framework portion. The framework portion extends fully about a portion of each interior portion. The framework portion comprises a flexibility that is greater than that of the interior portions. Each interior portion and the framework portion comprise a dielectric constant, a loss tangent, a volume resistivity, a surface resistivity and a magnetic relative permeability. At least one of the dielectric constant, the loss tangent, the volume resistivity, the surface resistivity and the magnetic relative permeability of at least one of the interior portions differs from that of the framework portion.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of microbial control in water comprising adding to the water one or more bromine-based biocide(s) and cis-2-decenoic acid or a salt thereof. Compositions in the form of liquid concentrates comprising bromine-based biocides and cis-2-decenoic acid or a salt thereof are also described.

Abstract: A device is provided that allows for repeated electrical connection of an integrated circuit. The device includes a top, an alignment plate, a connector and a bottom. The top, alignment plate, connector and bottom each have first and second sides facing opposite directions, with the top, alignment plate, connector and bottom being stacked in a vertical orientation. The top is vertically moveable relative to the alignment plate to secure the integrated circuit adjacent to an edge of the connector, with the edge extending from a space between the first and second sides thereof.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for used in solubilizing, stabilizing and expressing proteins. The proteins are fusion proteins that contain a protein of interest. The fusion proteins contain segments of Ribose Binding Protein (RBP) or Maltose Binding Protein (MBP). The fusion proteins can have the RBP or MBP segments flanking the target protein, and the RBP or MBP segments can be in the fusion protein in the same orientation as they normally occur (except for being interrupted by the target protein) or the segments can be permuted. Novel segments of the RBP and MBP are provided and result in improved expression and/or solubility of the proteins. Some examples include one or a combination of two complete or partial Histidine tags. Some examples allow for the target protein to be separated from all or a part of the fusion protein such as by enzymatic or non-enzymatic cleavage.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or tautomers thereof which may inhibit adenylate-forming enzymes. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits, uses, and methods involving the inventive compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of an infectious disease (e.g., bacterial infection (e.g., tuberculosis, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)).

Abstract: There is set forth herein a method including fabricating a photonics structure having one or more photonics device. The method can include forming one or more conductive material formation for communicating electrical signals to and/or from the one or more photonics device.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a microwell array comprising a plurality of wells of micro-size dimensions created on porous materials. The device can be used in various cell and tissue analytical activities, and can be formed using an etching, laminating or imprinting processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having the structure:

Abstract: The present disclosure may be embodied as a transmitter for multiuser multicarrier-chirp-division-multiplexing (“MU-MCDM”) communications. The present disclosure may be embodied as a receive for MU-MCDM communications. The present disclosure may also be embodied as a method for transmitting an MU-MCDM communication signal. The present disclosure may also be embodied as a method for receiving an MU-MCDM communication signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having the structure: wherein R1 is H or a protecting group; R2 and R3 are each independently H, halo, C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, C1-C6 alkyl-C(O)NHR6, C1-C6 alkyl-C(O)OR6, wherein R6 is H, C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl or C2-C6 alkynyl, or R2 and R3 combine to form a 3-7 membered cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl ring; and R4 and R5 are each independently halo.

Abstract: Handheld, broadband terahertz (THz) scanners, housings therefor and imaging systems are provided. The scanner may comprise a 2-Dimensional (2D) gimbaled mirror for beam steering. The 2D gimbaled mirror may comprise a single minor mounted in a frame, a first motor and a second motor. The first motor and the second motor may be coupled to the frame. The minor may be rotatable in a first axis of rotation and a second axis of rotation to scan light on a target in two dimensions. The first motor corresponds to the first axis and the second motor corresponding to the second axis. The 2D gimbaled mirror may be positioned within the housing such that the single mirror is positioned at a focus of a focusing lens. The focusing lens may be fixed within a housing. The scanner may also comprise a terahertz emitter and detector.

Abstract: There is set forth herein a method including depositing a layer formed of barrier material over a conductive material formation of a photonics structure; and removing material of the layer in a light signal transmitting region of the photonics structure. In one embodiment the barrier material can include silicon carbon nitride. In one embodiment the barrier material can include silicon nitride.

Abstract: One aspect of the present technology relates to a device. The device includes a sensor having an anode and a cathode. An operational amplifier (op-amp) having a single-ended output terminal, a non-inverting input, and an inverting input, is operatively coupled to one of the anode or the cathode of the sensor by the inverting input. A feedback resistor having a resistance of at least approximately one giga-ohm (1 G?) is operatively coupled between the single-ended output terminal and the inverting input of the op-amp. A grounded field shunt is positioned adjacent to the feedback resistor. The op-amp, grounded field shunt, and feedback resistor are disposed within an electrical shield enclosure. The single-ended output terminal of the op-amp terminates outside of the electrical shield enclosure.