Abstract: A detection system (1) having an optical sensor (3), a radar device (2) and a signal processor (4) communicatively connected with the optical sensor and the radar device. The signal processor comprises: a first detector (41, 410-413) for detecting a first object on the basis of a first signal coming from the optical sensor and determining at least one first property of the first object; a second detector (42, 420-421) for detecting a second object on the basis of a second signal coming from the radar device and determining at least one second property of that second object, and a signaling unit (43) for producing a signal if the at least one first property and the at least one second property satisfy a predetermined condition.

Abstract: An X-ray analysis crystal is also curved in a direction transverse to the dispersion direction to increase the radiation efficiency. As a result of this radiation diffracted at the crystal is focused towards a detector input. In order to ensure a non-deformable crystal surface the crystal is preferably bonded to a carrier having an adapted bonding profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic material for use in the magnetic recording and playback of information, which material consists of ferrite particles having the composition A.sub.1-y Zn.sub.y Fe.sub.2 O.sub.4, wherein A is one or more bivalent metal ions, which material is suitable for use in a recording medium having a high information density in that the magnetic material comprises monodisperse ferrite particles having an average particle size between 5 and 250 nm, preferably between 10 and 50 nm, and in that y is between 0.05 and 0.35. The magnetic material preferably is Co-Zn-ferrite. The material is manufactured by coprecipitation of a mixture of hydroxides succeeded by recrystallization at elevated temperature and pressure.

Abstract: Monolithic glass members are prepared by first hydrolyzing a solution of tetraethoxysilane in alcohol with an acid medium, and then gelating in a basic medium while using acid and base mediums to form compounds that volatilize during drying and sintering the gel. Substances, if any, which in the form of oxides can form a glass with SiO.sub.2, are added after hydrolyzing and prior to gelation.

Abstract: A crystal for an X-ray analysis apparatus is mounted on a carrier of an amorphous material whose bonding surface preferably obtains its desired geometry by grinding and polishing. Using a suitably transparent carrier, use can be made of a UV-curable type of adhesive which is irradiated through the carrier. The thickness of the layer of glue can be checked, if desired, via the same path. Because no disturbing background radiation is generated by an amorphous carrier, local irregularities are avoided, and better thermal adaptation of carrier and crystal material is feasible, such a crystal will contribute to a substantially higher resolution when used in an X-ray analysis apparatus.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of manufacturing a hollow metal light conductor in which at least one metal layer is provided on a core of a synthetic resin material, for example, polymethylmethacrylate, after which the core is removed, and a metal tube is formed. The core is preferably removed by slightly elongating the core so that the cross-section is reduced, after which the metal light conductor can be pulled from the core. The reflecting metal layer on the inside surface of the light conductor preferably is of aluminium. The invention provides a hollow metal light conductor, for example, for use in an optical spectrometer, which is also suitable in particular to be used for light having a short wavelength, to less than 200 nm.