Abstract: A microcalorimeter for radiation detection that uses superconducting kinetic inductance resonators as the thermometers. The detector is frequency-multiplexed which enables detector systems with a large number of pixels.

Abstract: A microcalorimeter for radiation detection that uses superconducting kinetic inductance resonators as the thermometers. The detector is frequency-multiplexed which enables detector systems with a large number of pixels.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for indicating that a flowable material to be put into a container has been correctly selected comprising a cap (12) for the container for the flowable material, a first magnet (14) of the cap (12), and a second magnet at a surface for co-operation with the first magnet (14). The cap is preferably a fuel cap of a motor vehicle and the surface is a surface of a fuel pump (16) having a fuel nozzle. The second magnet is either located at a portion of a handle of the fuel nozzle or on the main body of the fuel pump (16) in the form of a rectangular strip (18) which can be used as an advertising platform.

Abstract: A flashback precluding torch is attachable to an aerosol propane canister containing propane gas under pressure and has a fixture receiving fitting. The flashback precluding torch comprises an elongate hollow main body member having an anchored end and a free end, a gas flow inlet disposed at the anchored end, a gas flow outlet disposed at the free end, and a gas flow passage connecting in fluid communication the inlet and the outlet. An attachment mechanism is provided for removably attaching the anchored end of the elongate hollow main body member to the fixture receiving means of the aerosol propane canister. A manually operable main valve is operatively mounted on the elongate hollow main body member. A flame directing nozzle is operatively mounted on the main body member at the free end. A safety flow valve is operatively mounted on the elongate hollow main body member, so as to control the flow of propane through the elongate hollow main body member.