Abstract: A lamp control system may include a plurality of parallel lamp modules. Each parallel lamp module may include control electronics configured to selectively couple a DC power source with a load to selectively drive the load. The lamp control system may include at least one control circuit configured to send a same control command to the control electronics of each of the parallel lamp modules at the same time so that each of the control electronics is configured to selectively drive the load identically. The lamp control system may include at least one relay configured to selectively couple one of the parallel lamp modules with the load and decouple each of the remaining parallel lamp modules from the load so that the control electronics of the one parallel lamp module selectively drive the load according to the control command.

Abstract: A method for bringing two bodies (1, 2, 6, 7) into predetermined positions with respect to one another, which is carried out by an alignment system having data spectacles (smart glasses) (12). The dimensions of the bodies (1, 2 , 6, 7) and/or respective positions of the bodies (1, 2, 6, 7) are determined relative to each other by a data processing means (17) of the data spectacles (12) on the basis of images which are detected by an image detection means (16) of the data spectacles (12). Furthermore, an adjustment value is displayed in a display device 18 of the data spectacles (12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising a first fixing element, a further fixing element and a folded planar composite; wherein the first fixing element comprises a first fixing surface and the further fixing element comprises a further fixing surface; wherein the folded planar composite is at least partially fixed between the first fixing surface and the further fixing surface; wherein the folded planar composite comprises a first composite region; wherein the first composite region comprises a first layer sequence comprising a first composite layer comprising a first carrier layer, a second composite layer comprising a second carrier layer, a third composite layer comprising a third carrier layer and a fourth composite layer comprising a fourth carrier layer; wherein in the first composite region the second composite layer is joined to the third composite layer and the third composite layer is joined to the fourth composite layer; wherein in the first composite region the third carrier layer is charact

Abstract: A housing for a device for metered dispensing of a medium, the housing including at least one inlet, preferably threadless, configured to allow the medium to enter the housing from a reservoir, a plurality of receptacles, preferably threadless, a metering device in each of the plurality of receptacles, an inlet line connected to the at least one inlet, and a plurality of distribution lines connected to the inlet line and to each of the plurality of receptacles, wherein the housing includes a plastic material.

Abstract: Provided is a device comprising a channel through and defined by a plurality of layers surrounding the channel, the channel connecting a first and a second chambers separated by the plurality of layers, wherein the plurality of layers comprise a first layer, a second layer; and a conductive middle layer disposed between the first and second layers, wherein the channel comprises (a) a first region defined by the first layer, denoted as an inlet, that is about 0.5 nm to about 100 nm in diameter and (b) a second region defined by the second layer, denoted as an outlet, wherein the inlet and the outlet are about 10 nm to about 1000 nm apart from each other, and wherein the first and second chambers and the middle layer are connected to a power supply. Also provided are methods of preparing and using the device, in particular for nucleic acid sequencing.

Abstract: A film element of an EUV-transmitting wavefront correction device is arranged in a beam path and includes a first layer of first layer material having a first complex refractive index n1=(1??1)+i?1, with a first optical layer thickness, which varies locally over the used region in accordance with a first layer thickness profile, and a second layer of second layer material having a second complex refractive index n2=(1??2)+i?2, with a second optical layer thickness, which varies locally over the used region in accordance with a second layer thickness profile. The first and second layer thickness profiles differ. The deviation ?1 of the real part of the first refractive index from 1 is large relative to the absorption coefficient ?1 of the first layer material and the deviation ?2 of the real part of the second refractive index from 1 is small relative to the absorption coefficient ?2 of the second layer material.

Abstract: A fill-level measurement apparatus for measuring a fill level of a fluid in a container includes a housing having a first end and a second end and first and second substantially identical thin capacitive sensors mounted on a carrier plate in the housing. The carrier plate includes a circuit board and a microcontroller is mounted on the circuit board. The first sensor is mounted in the housing at a first distance from the first end with a surface portion in contact with a first inner wall portion of the housing, and the second sensor is mounted in the housing between the first sensor and the second end of the housing with a clearance of 0.5 to 10 centimeters from a second inner wall portion of the housing, and the first sensor and the second sensor are configured to communicate with the microcontroller.

Abstract: Provided is a device comprising a channel through and defined by a plurality of layers surrounding the channel, the channel connecting a first and a second chambers separated by the plurality of layers, wherein the plurality of layers comprise a first layer, a second layer; and a conductive middle layer disposed between the first and second layers, wherein the channel comprises (a) a first region defined by the first layer, denoted as an inlet, that is about 0.5 nm to about 100 nm in diameter and (b) a second region defined by the second layer, denoted as an outlet, wherein the inlet and the outlet are about 10 nm to about 1000 nm apart from each other, and wherein the first and second chambers and the middle layer are connected to a power supply. Also provided are methods of preparing and using the device, in particular for nucleic acid sequencing.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an optical element, including: a substrate, a first coating, which is disposed on a first side of the substrate and is configured for reflecting radiation having a used wavelength (?EUV) in the EUV wavelength range, and a second coating, which is disposed on a second side of the substrate, for influencing heating radiation that is incident on the second side of the substrate. The disclosure also relates to an optical arrangement having at least one such optical element.

Abstract: A screw pump for transporting a fluid, with a drive spindle having a drive spindle profile and with at least one running spindle having a running spindle profile, the running spindle engages with its running spindle profile at least partially in the drive spindle profile of the drive spindle, the drive spindle profile and/or the running spindle profile is formed as a rolled profile, and a method for producing a spindle for such a screw pump, and a method for producing a groove in such a spindle are disclosed.

Abstract: An optofluidic platform is constructed so as to comprise a planar, liquid-core integrated optical waveguides for specific detection of nucleic acids. Most preferably, the optical waveguides comprises antiresonant reflecting optical waveguide (ARROWs). A liquid solution can be prepared and introduced into the optofluidic platform for optical excitation. The resulting optical signal can be collected at the edges of the optofluidic platform and can be analyzed to determine the existence of a single and/or a specific nucleic acid.

Abstract: Polymeric moulding compositions include iron oxalate as a stabilizer system to improve the stability of the moulding compositions with respect to adverse thermooxidative and/or photooxidative effects.

Abstract: A conference condition file is used to check whether at least one stored conference condition is met, which indicates a condition regarding a participant's setup of and/or participation in the telecommunication conference. If at least one condition is met then the conference is set up or the participant is added to the conference.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the safe use of a vehicle simulator is provided. The apparatus having an access zone, a rescue unit, a shock absorbing surface, and a projection surface. The rescue unit being moveable with the vehicle simulator.

Abstract: An optofluidic platform is constructed so as to comprise a planar, liquid-core integrated optical waveguides for specific detection of nucleic acids. Most preferably, the optical waveguides comprises antiresonant reflecting optical waveguide (ARROWs). A liquid solution can be prepared and introduced into the optofluidic platform for optical excitation. The resulting optical signal can be collected at the edges of the optofluidic platform and can be analyzed to determine the existence of a single and/or a specific nucleic acid.

Abstract: An automatic lubrication device includes a lubricant container configured to receive a lubricant, a lubricant delivery device for delivering the lubricant, a pump configured to pump the lubricant from the lubricant container to the lubricant delivery device, a drive configured to drive the pumping device, the drive being coupled to the pump via a force-transmission device, an internal control device for controlling the drive, and a control panel configured to enter control commands for the internal control device as an interface for an operator. Components of the automatic lubrication device that include potential electrical or non-electrical ignition sources each include at least one suitable type of protection, which makes the potential ignition sources ineffective, so that a potential fire- or explosion-risk emanating from the automatic lubrication device is eliminated when the automatic lubrication device is used in a fire- and/or explosion-endangered environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising iron oxalate as stabilizer system with respect to adverse thermooxidative effects. The invention further relates to the use of iron oxalate to improve the stability of thermoplastic molding compositions with respect to adverse thermooxidative and/or photooxidative effects, and also to processes for the production of the said molding compositions.

Abstract: A method for establishing a communication connection includes transmitting an identification for identifying a first communication device to the first communication device or a second communication device via a packet-switched first communication connection between the first communication device and the second communication devices, and using the identification to establish a circuit-switched second communication connection between the first communication device and the second communication device.

Abstract: An optofluidic platform is constructed to comprise a vertical integration of optical and fluidic layers. The optical layer enables interaction of light with a fluid for a variety of purposes, including particle detection, manipulation, and analysis. The vertical integration allows layers to be permanently or temporarily attached to each other. Temporary attachments provide the advantage of reusing the same optical layer with different fluidic layers. Most preferably, the optical layer comprises antiresonant reflecting optical waveguide. Further, a fluidic layer can be configured to act as an interface between the optical layer and other fluidic layers attached thereon. Moreover, the fluidic layers can be configured to perform fluidic functions. The optofluidic platform can also comprise a protective layer.

Abstract: A mirror for a microlithographic projection exposure apparatus and a method for processing a mirror. The mirror includes an optically effective surface, a mirror substrate and a multiple layer system configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation with an operational wavelength of the projection exposure apparatus which is incident on the optically effective surface. The multiple layer system has a plurality of reflection layer stacks (16a, 16b, 16c, 26a, 26b), between each of which a respective separation layer (15a, 15b, 15c, 25a, 25b) is arranged. This separation layer is produced from a material which has a melting temperature that is at least 80° C. but less than 300° C.