Abstract: A mode control system and method for controlling an output mode of a broadband radiation source including a photonic crystal fiber (PCF). The mode control system includes at least one detection unit configured to measure one or more parameters of radiation emitted from the broadband radiation source to generate measurement data, and a processing unit configured to evaluate mode purity of the radiation emitted from the broadband radiation source, from the measurement data. Based on the evaluation, the mode control system is configured to generate a control signal for optimization of one or more pump coupling conditions of the broadband radiation source. The one or more pump coupling conditions relate to the coupling of a pump laser beam with respect to a fiber core of the photonic crystal fiber.

Abstract: A mode control system and method for controlling an output mode of a broadband radiation source including a photonic crystal fiber (PCF). The mode control system includes at least one detection unit configured to measure one or more parameters of radiation emitted from the broadband radiation source to generate measurement data, and a processing unit configured to evaluate mode purity of the radiation emitted from the broadband radiation source, from the measurement data. Based on the evaluation, the mode control system is configured to generate a control signal for optimization of one or more pump coupling conditions of the broadband radiation source. The one or more pump coupling conditions relate to the coupling of a pump laser beam with respect to a fiber core of the photonic crystal fiber.

Abstract: A substrate support is configured to support a substrate. The substrate support comprises a plurality of burls protruding from a base surface of the substrate support. The burls have distal ends in a plane for supporting a lower surface of the substrate with a gap between the base surface of the substrate support and the lower surface of the substrate. The substrate support comprises a liquid supply channel for supplying a conductive liquid to the gap so as to bridge the gap between the base surface of the substrate support and the lower surface of the substrate, thereby allowing charge to pass between the substrate support and the substrate. The substrate support has a controlled electrical potential such that charge distribution at the lower surface of the substrate can be manipulated.

Abstract: A branched carboxylic acid functional polyester resin P is described herein along with thermosetting powder coating compositions (PCC A) comprising a binder K, the binder K comprising the polyester resin P and a crosslinker X. The invention further relates to a cured PCC A. In addition, processes for making said PCC A and processes for coating an article with said PCC A are described as well as articles having coated thereon the PCC A and an articles having coated and cured thereon the PCC A.

Abstract: The partial or full dehydration of organic or inorganic matter containing water by induction of matter into a vacuum and processing matter through a specially designed acceleration channel is disclosed. The inducted matter accelerates in air from zero speed to sub-sonic speed to reach supersonic speed. As the material transitions the sound barrier, it is subject to acoustic shock waves and an instant negative pressure drop occurs. The sound waves disintegrate, disinfect the material and extract part or all moisture from any organic or inorganic material.

Abstract: A mode control system and method for controlling an output mode of a broadband radiation source including a photonic crystal fiber (PCF). The mode control system includes at least one detection unit configured to measure one or more parameters of radiation emitted from the broadband radiation source to generate measurement data, and a processing unit configured to evaluate mode purity of the radiation emitted from the broadband radiation source, from the measurement data. Based on the evaluation, the mode control system is configured to generate a control signal for optimization of one or more pump coupling conditions of the broadband radiation source. The one or more pump coupling conditions relate to the coupling of a pump laser beam with respect to a fiber core of the photonic crystal fiber.

Abstract: A mode control system and method for controlling an output mode of a broadband radiation source including a photonic crystal fiber (PCF). The mode control system includes at least one detection unit configured to measure one or more parameters of radiation emitted from the broadband radiation source to generate measurement data, and a processing unit configured to evaluate mode purity of the radiation emitted from the broadband radiation source, from the measurement data. Based on the evaluation, the mode control system is configured to generate a control signal for optimization of one or more pump coupling conditions of the broadband radiation source. The one or more pump coupling conditions relate to the coupling of a pump laser beam with respect to a fiber core of the photonic crystal fiber.

Abstract: A branched carboxylic acid functional polyester resin P is described herein along with thermosetting powder coating compositions (PCC A) comprising a binder K, the binder K comprising the polyester resin P and a crosslinker X. The invention further relates to a cured PCC A. In addition, processes for making said PCC A and processes for coating an article with said PCC A are described as well as articles having coated thereon the PCC A and an articles having coated and cured thereon the PCC A.

Abstract: The invention relates to a branched carboxylic acid functional polyester resin P as described herein. The invention further relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition (PCC A) comprising a binder K, said binder K comprising the P and a crosslinker X. The invention further relates to a cured PCC A. The invention further relates to a process for making said PCC A and processes for coating an article with said PCC A. The invention further relates to an article having coated thereon said PCC A as well as to an article having coated and cured thereon said PCC A. The invention further relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition B (PCC B) comprising a physical mixture of the thermosetting powder coating composition A (PCC A) with a separate, distinct thermosetting powder coating composition A1 (PCC A1). The invention further relates to a process for making said thermosetting powder coating composition B and processes for coating an article with said PCC B.

Abstract: A mode control system and method for controlling an output mode of a broadband radiation source including a photonic crystal fiber (PCF). The mode control system includes at least one detection unit configured to measure one or more parameters of radiation emitted from the broadband radiation source to generate measurement data, and a processing unit configured to evaluate mode purity of the radiation emitted from the broadband radiation source, from the measurement data. Based on the evaluation, the mode control system is configured to generate a control signal for optimization of one or more pump coupling conditions of the broadband radiation source. The one or more pump coupling conditions relate to the coupling of a pump laser beam with respect to a fiber core of the photonic crystal fiber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a branched carboxylic acid functional polyester resin P1 as described herein. The invention further relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition (PCC A1) comprising a binder K1, said binder K1 comprising the P1 and a crosslinker X1. The invention further relates to a cured PCC A1. The invention further relates to a process for making said PCC A1 and processes for coating an article with said PCC A1. The invention further relates to an article having coated thereon said PCC A1 as well as to an article having coated and cured thereon said PCC A1. The invention further relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition B (PCC B) comprising a physical mixture of the thermosetting powder coating composition A1 (PCC A1) with a separate, distinct thermosetting powder coating composition A (PCC A). The invention further relates to a process for making said thermosetting powder coating composition B and processes for coating an article with said PCC B.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition B (PCC B) comprising a physical mixture of a thermosetting powder coating composition A (PCC A) with a separate, distinct thermosetting powder coating composition A1 (PCC A1). The invention further relates to a process for making said thermosetting powder coating composition B and processes for coating an article with said PCC B. The invention further relates to a cured PCC B. The invention further relates to an article having coated thereon said thermosetting powder coating composition B as well as to an article having coated and cured thereon said thermosetting powder coating composition B. The invention further relates to use of: the PCC B, the cured PCC B, articles coated with the PCC B, articles having coated and cured thereon the PCC B. The invention further relates to the use of the PCC B for matt powder coatings.

Abstract: Rotor shaft for use in an aerating device for a ground, wherein the rotor shaft comprises at least one connecting disc which extends transversely of the axis of the rotor shaft and on which at least two knives are arranged, wherein each knife is provided with two knife connecting holes and is connected between the connecting disc and a connecting ring, wherein the connecting disc and the connecting ring are provided with knife connecting holes which coincide with the knife connecting holes of the knives, wherein bolts are arranged through the coinciding knife connecting holes in order to connect the connecting disc, the knives and the connecting ring, wherein the connecting ring is constructed from at least two ring sectors which together form the connecting ring.

Abstract: Rotor shaft for use in an aerating device for a ground, wherein the rotor shaft comprises at least one connecting disc which extends transversely of the axis of the rotor shaft and on which at least two knives are arranged, wherein each knife is provided with two knife connecting holes and is connected between the connecting disc and a connecting ring, wherein the connecting disc and the connecting ring are provided with knife connecting holes which coincide with the knife connecting holes of the knives, wherein bolts are arranged through the coinciding knife connecting holes in order to connect the connecting disc, the knives and the connecting ring, wherein the connecting ring is constructed from at least two ring sectors which together form the connecting ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition B (PCC B) comprising a physical mixture of a thermosetting powder coating composition A (PCC A) with a separate, distinct thermosetting powder coating composition A1 (PCC A1). The invention further relates to a process for making said thermosetting powder coating composition B and processes for coating an article with said PCC B. The invention further relates to a cured PCC B. The invention further relates to an article having coated thereon said thermosetting powder coating composition B as well as to an article having coated and cured thereon said thermosetting powder coating composition B. The invention further relates to use of: the PCC B, the cured PCC B, articles coated with the PCC B, articles having coated and cured thereon the PCC B. The invention further relates to the use of the PCC B for matt powder coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a branched carboxylic acid functional polyester resin P1 as described herein. The invention further relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition (PCC A1) comprising a binder K1, said binder K1 comprising the P1 and a crosslinker X1. The invention further relates to a cured PCC A1. The invention further relates to a process for making said PCC A1 and processes for coating an article with said PCC A1. The invention further relates to an article having coated thereon said PCC A1 as well as to an article having coated and cured thereon said PCC A1. The invention further relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition B (PCC B) comprising a physical mixture of the thermosetting powder coating composition A1 (PCC A1) with a separate, distinct thermosetting powder coating composition A (PCC A). The invention further relates to a process for making said thermosetting powder coating composition B and processes for coating an article with said PCC B.

Abstract: The invention relates to a branched carboxylic acid functional polyester resin P as described herein. The invention further relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition (PCC A) comprising a binder K, said binder K comprising the P and a crosslinker X. The invention further relates to a cured PCC A. The invention further relates to a process for making said PCC A and processes for coating an article with said PCC A. The invention further relates to an article having coated thereon said PCC A as well as to an article having coated and cured thereon said PCC A. The invention further relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition B (PCC B) comprising a physical mixture of the thermosetting powder coating composition A (PCC A) with a separate, distinct thermosetting powder coating composition A1 (PCC A1). The invention further relates to a process for making said thermosetting powder coating composition B and processes for coating an article with said PCC B.

Abstract: Rotor shaft (22) for use in an aerating device (1) for a ground, wherein the rotor shaft (22) comprises at least one connecting disc (4) which extends transversely of the axis of the rotor shaft (22) and on which at least two knives (3) are arranged, wherein each knife (3) is provided with two knife connecting holes (33a, 33b) and is connected between the connecting disc (4) and a connecting ring (6), wherein the connecting disc (4) and the connecting ring (6) are provided with knife connecting holes (44, 54) which coincide with the knife connecting holes (33a, 33b) of the knives (3), wherein bolts (74) are arranged through the coinciding knife connecting holes (33a, 33b) in order to connect the connecting disc (4), the knives (3) and the connecting ring (6), wherein the connecting ring (6) is constructed from at least two ring sectors which together form the connecting ring (6).

Abstract: An aerating device includes a frame, moving means arranged on the frame for moving the aerating device in a direction of movement over a ground surface for working, a drive, a rotor shaft provided with a plurality of knives, where the rotor shaft is arranged bearing-mounted between the frame and the drive and is operatively coupled to the drive for rotating the rotor shaft, and where the knives are inserted successively into the around surface, and where during uncoupling of the rotor shaft and the drive the rotor shaft is movable in a direction away from the drive such that the rotor shaft lies at a distance from the drive.