Abstract: Pathogens are detected through the use of mutation-resistant ligands.

Abstract: A solid-state MOPA includes a mode-locked laser delivering a train of pulses. The pulses are input to a fast E-O shutter, including polarization-rotating elements, polarizing beam-splitters, and a Pockels cell that can be driven alternatively by high voltage (HV) pulses of fixed long and short durations. A multi-pass amplifier follows the E-O shutter. The E-O shutter selects every Nth pulse from the input train and delivers the selected pulses to the multi-pass amplifier. The multi-pass amplifier returns amplified seed-pulses to the E-O shutter. The shutter rejects or transmits the amplified pulses depending on whether the HV-pulse duration is respectively short or long. Transmitted amplified pulses are delivered to a transient amplifier configured for separately suppressing first-pulse over-amplification and residual pulse leakage.

Abstract: A solid-state MOPA includes a mode-locked laser delivering a train of pulses. The pulses are input to a fast E-O shutter, including polarization-rotating elements, polarizing beam-splitters, and a Pockels cell that can be driven alternatively by high voltage (HV) pulses of fixed long and short durations. A multi-pass amplifier follows the E-O shutter. The E-O shutter selects every Nth pulse from the input train and delivers the selected pulses to the multi-pass amplifier. The multi-pass amplifier returns amplified seed-pulses to the E-O shutter. The shutter rejects or transmits the amplified pulses depending on whether the HV-pulse duration is respectively short or long. Transmitted amplified pulses are delivered to a transient amplifier configured for separately suppressing first-pulse over-amplification and residual pulse leakage.

Abstract: Pathogens are detected through the use of mutation-resistant ligands.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and products related to carbodithioate ligands bonded to surfaces. The invention is further directed to molecular and biomolecular sensing methods based on analyte recognition by carbodithioate ligands bonded to surfaces.

Abstract: A method of forming an image of a sample, comprising: forming an image of a mixture, by exposing the mixture to electromagnetic radiation; wherein the mixture comprises the sample and plasmon-resonant nanoparticles, and wherein the electromagnetic radiation is in the frequency range of infra-red to ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Enantiopure substituted 4-deoxypentenosides (4-DPs) and related dihydropyrans (DHPs) are prepared from common carbohydrates via a novel process. The 4-DPs and related DHPs are amenable to a broad range of stereoselective transformations and are used as synthetic intermediates to prepare a variety of enantiopure tetrahydropyrans (THPs), including rare or exotic sugars and other complex THPs of commercial or medicinal value. In one embodiment of the instant invention, 4-DPs are converted to L-sugars in a novel process that offers distinct advantages over known synthetic methods.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and products related to carbodithioate ligands bonded to surfaces. The invention is further directed to methods of inducing cell injury or death. Such methods may be useful in the treatment of diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: A method of and article for determining photomask inspection capabilities. The article comprises a photomask having a first array of a plurality of test pattern shapes that include ordered variations of a first shape variable, from a largest to a smallest dimension, and a second array of a plurality of test pattern shapes, that include the ordered variations of the first shape variable and further include ordered variations of a second shape variable, from a largest to a smallest dimension. The method includes inspecting the first array of test pattern shapes of the photomask in order of the variations of the first shape variable. If at least two consecutive first test pattern shapes in the first array fail an inspection criteria, the failed consecutive first test pattern shapes are marked as failed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and products related to carbodithioate ligands bonded to surfaces. The invention is further directed to molecular and biomolecular sensing methods based on analyte recognition by carbodithioate ligands bonded to surfaces.

Abstract: A method of forming an image of a sample, comprising: forming an image of a mixture, by exposing the mixture to electromagnetic radiation; wherein the mixture comprises the sample and plasmon-resonant nanoparticles, and wherein the electromagnetic radiation is in the frequency range of infra-red to ultraviolet light.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an integrated nanostructure with one or more electrically conductive nanowires and one or more annular magnetic nanostructures. Magnetic nanoparticles can form annular assemblies encircling the nanowire in the presence of a magnetic field produced by the passage of a current through the nanowire. The annular nanostructures support bistable magnetic flux closure states, which can be switched or polarized depending on the direction of the current through the nanowire.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the dispersibility of calixarene-stabilized nanoparticles, which can be assembled into ordered, planar arrays of monoparticulate thickness, ring-like assemblies of discrete particle count, and other configurations.

Abstract: An actuator assembly includes a rotatable actuator arm mounted on the base of a disc drive. The actuator arm includes a metallic member seated on a non-metallic body. A proximal end of a load beam is mounted on the actuator arm and a distal end of the load beam supports a head. The actuator assembly also includes a connection between the metallic member and the load beam that secures the load beam to the actuator arm.

Abstract: Method of treating nanoparticles including treating the nanoparticles with a surfactant having multiple terminal olefins, crosslinking the surfactant by olefin metathesis, and functionalizing the surfactant using ligands.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming a disc drive actuator assembly. A rigid actuator arm formed of printed circuit board (PCB) material is configured for placement over a rotatable disc. A head-gimbal assembly (HGA) is provided comprising a data transducing head, a flexible suspension assembly and a conductor which is connected to the head and routed along the flexible suspension assembly. A Z-axis conductive adhesive film is used to mechanically and electrically connect the HGA with a distal end of the PCB actuator arm. The Z-axis conductive adhesive film is substantially conductive across the thickness of the film and is substantially nonconductive along the length and width of the film. In a preferred embodiment, the film establishes a grounding path to dissipate electrostatic charge in the HGA. In another embodiment, the film establishes a data signal path for the head.

Abstract: An actuator arm for a disc drive data storage device has an upper outer surface in a first plane, a lower outer surface in a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane, a peripheral outer surface substantially perpendicular to the first and second planes, and a voice coil embedded within the outer surfaces of the actuator arm. The actuator arm is used in a disc drive containing one or more data storage discs and preferably has a pre-amplifier embedded within the outer surfaces of the actuator arm as well as conductors preferably between the read/write head and the pre-amplifier within the outer surfaces of the actuator arm.

Abstract: Novel, enantiopure, substituted 4-deoxypentenosides (4-DPs) and related dihydropyrans (DHPS) are prepared from common carbohydrates via a novel process. The 4-DPs and related DHPs are amenable to a broad range of stereoselective transformations and are used as synthetic intermediates to prepare a variety of enantiopure tetrahydropyrans (THPs), including rare or exotic sugars and other complex THPs of commercial or medicinal value. In one embodiment of the instant invention, 4-DPs are converted to L-sugars in a novel process that offers distinct advantages over known synthetic methods.

Abstract: An actuator assembly includes a rotatable actuator arm mounted on the base of a disc drive. The actuator arm includes a metallic member seated on a non-metallic body. A proximal end of a load beam is mounted on the actuator arm and a distal end of the load beam supports a head. The actuator assembly also includes a connection between the metallic member and the load beam that secures the load beam to the actuator arm.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the dispersibility of calixarene-stabilized nanoparticles, which can be assembled into ordered, planar arrays of monoparticulate thickness, ring-like assemblies of discrete particle count, and other configurations.