Abstract: Disclosed herein are calorimetric sensor films comprising a reflective layer, polymeric detection layer, and semi-reflective layer. Also disclosed are devices comprising the colorimetric sensor films and methods of making the films and devices.

Abstract: In one illustrative embodiment, a method is provided that controls a stepper to position a focal plane of a light source adjacent a top surface of a layer of photoresist. A metrology tool is used to measure a thickness of the layer of photoresist, and a controller uses the thickness measurement to determine a position of the top surface of the layer of photoresist. The controller delivers a control signal to the stepper, causing the stepper to move the focal plane of the light source adjacent the top surface of the layer of photoresist.

Abstract: A film contains first and second metal or metal alloy layers separated by a crosslinked polymeric spacing layer whose thicknesses are such that the film is visible light-transmissive and infrared reflective. The film can be joined or laminated into glazing (especially non-planar vehicular safety glazing) with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will be damaged or distorted.

Abstract: A plasma-based fuel reformer in which a fuel/air mixture is subjected to conditions including an electrical plasma arc that reforms the fuel air mixture into a hydrogen-rich gas. The reformer includes a first electrode having an inner and outer wall and a longitudinal axis, the inner wall defining a reaction chamber and a second electrode, the second electrode being axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the first electrode. The second electrode is positioned in the reaction chamber such that when an electrical voltage is applied to the first and second electrodes a plasma arc forms between the first and the second electrode in the reaction chamber. An insulator is positioned between the first and the second electrode so as to prevent the formation of a plasma arc between the first and the second electrodes except in the reaction chamber.

Abstract: An electrically conductive film contains electrically connected first and second visible light-transmissive metal or metal alloy layers separated by a visible light-transmissive crosslinked polymeric layer. The film can be joined or laminated into glazing (especially non-planar vehicular safety glazing) with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will be damaged or distorted. The film also can transparently shield a device that can cause or is sensitive to electromagnetic interference with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will fracture.

Abstract: In one illustrative embodiment, a system is provided for controlling a lens of an optical system of a stepper. The system comprises the stepper, the optical system, and a controller. The stepper has a light source controllably energizable to provide light to a surface of a semiconductor device. The lens of the optical system has a controllable focus. The controller is capable of determining a temperature of the lens, and controllably varying the focus of the lens in response to the temperature of the lens.