Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a network controller and from a first node of a network, information associated with a data stream of the network and determining, by the network controller, a segmentation for the data stream. The segmentation includes a plurality of data segments and the plurality of data segments includes a first data segment. The method further includes determining, by the network controller, a data flow path for each of the plurality of data segments and determining, by the network controller, a first wavelength to assign to the first data segment. The first wavelength is one of a plurality of wavelengths spanning between the first node and a second node of the network.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a network controller and from a first node of a network, information associated with a data stream of the network and determining, by the network controller, a segmentation for the data stream. The segmentation includes a plurality of data segments and the plurality of data segments includes a first data segment. The method further includes determining, by the network controller, a data flow path for each of the plurality of data segments and determining, by the network controller, a first wavelength to assign to the first data segment. The first wavelength is one of a plurality of wavelengths spanning between the first node and a second node of the network.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for treating pemphigus and/or a pemphigoid disease in a subject in need thereof, wherein the methods include administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an FcRn inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the FcRn inhibitor is an anti-FcRn antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a network controller and from a first node of a network, information associated with a data stream of the network and determining, by the network controller, a segmentation for the data stream. The segmentation includes a plurality of data segments and the plurality of data segments includes a first data segment. The method further includes determining, by the network controller, a data flow path for each of the plurality of data segments and determining, by the network controller, a first wavelength to assign to the first data segment. The first wavelength is one of a plurality of wavelengths spanning between the first node and a second node of the network.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a network controller and from a first node of a network, information associated with a data stream of the network and determining, by the network controller, a segmentation for the data stream. The segmentation includes a plurality of data segments and the plurality of data segments includes a first data segment. The method further includes determining, by the network controller, a data flow path for each of the plurality of data segments and determining, by the network controller, a first wavelength to assign to the first data segment. The first wavelength is one of a plurality of wavelengths spanning between the first node and a second node of the network.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a network controller and from a first node of a network, information associated with a data stream of the network and determining, by the network controller, a segmentation for the data stream. The segmentation includes a plurality of data segments and the plurality of data segments includes a first data segment. The method further includes determining, by the network controller, a data flow path for each of the plurality of data segments and determining, by the network controller, a first wavelength to assign to the first data segment. The first wavelength is one of a plurality of wavelengths spanning between the first node and a second node of the network.

Abstract: A polymer compound is provided having constitutional units of formula (1) and formula (2), and a constitutional unit of formula (3) and/or (4?): wherein Ar1 to Ar4, Ar20, Ar30? and Ar40 represent arylene groups or the like; Ar5 to Ar7 represent aryl groups or the like; Ar8 represents (2+p)-valent aromatic hydrocarbon group or the like; Ar10 represents (2+n)-valent aromatic hydrocarbon group or the like; R1 represents alkyl group or the like; La, Lb, Lg and Lh represent alkylene groups or the like; LA and LD represent oxygen atoms or the like; Q1 represents monovalent crosslinkable group; Q2? to Q4? represent monovalent crosslinkable groups or the like; x, y, c, nA and nD represent 0 or 1; p represents integer of 1 or greater; na and ng represent integer of 0 to 3; nb and nh represent integer of 0 to 12; and n represents integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: A light-emitting device having an anode, a cathode, a first organic layer disposed between the anode and the cathode, and a second organic layer disposed between the anode and the first organic layer and adjacent to the first organic layer is provided. The first organic layer contains a phosphorescent compound of formula (1), and the second organic layer contains a crosslinked body formed from a polymer compound having a crosslinkable group in which the average number of the crosslinkable groups in the polymer compound per molecular weight of 1000 is at least 0.5.

Abstract: A polymer compound is provided having constitutional units of formula (1) and formula (2), and a constitutional unit of formula (3) and/or (4?): wherein Ar1 to Ar4, Ar20, Ar30? and Ar40 represent arylene groups or the like; Ar5 to Ar7 represent aryl groups or the like; Ar8 represents (2+p)-valent aromatic hydrocarbon group or the like; Ar10 represents (2+n)-valent aromatic hydrocarbon group or the like; R1 represents alkyl group or the like; La, Lb, Lg and Lh represent alkylene groups or the like; LA and LD represent oxygen atoms or the like; Q1 represents monovalent crosslinkable group; Q2? to Q4? represent monovalent crosslinkable groups or the like; x, y, c, nA and nD represent 0 or 1; p represents integer of 1 or greater.; na and ng represent integer of 0 to 3; nb and nh represent integer of 0 to 12; and n represents integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: An improved heat sink for surface mounted power devices. According to one embodiment of the invention, the electrical contacts of a surface mounted power device are soldered to printed circuit board solder pads. The opposite, non-component, side of the printed circuit board is provided with thermal transfer pads, which are aligned in a parallel plane with the solder pads on the component side of the printed circuit board. The solder pads and thermal transfer pads are connected together by a number of plated through holes which provide a thermal conduction path. The thermal transfer pads are placed in proximity to a heat sink such that a high thermal conductivity exists between the surface mounted power device and the heat sink, allowing heat generated by the surface mounted power device to be conducted to the heat sink and dissipated. A thermal interface material may be used to improve thermal conductivity between the thermal transfer pads and the heat sink.

Abstract: Substrates for bacterial signal peptidases and their use in assays to detect inhibitors of these enzymes.

Abstract: A method of disposing of a rocket motor 12 comprises burning propellant contained within the motor and generating an enclosure 13 of liquid within which the burning occurs. Apparatus for carrying out the method comprises a nozzle/clamping unit 1 for securing the rocket motor 12 in place and generating the liquid enclosure 13. The liquid, which may be water and may include neutralising chemicals, is filtered and recycled.

Abstract: An explosion-suppressing structure comprises an explosion-suppressing barrier, such as a wall of liquid-filled tanks or blocks, and rupturable explosion-suppressing roof members 23 such as hollow rigid bodies containing liquid-filled bags 24 and supporting further bags 25. In an alternative embodiment, the roof member comprises a net stretched over the barrier.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of at least one rupturable flexible liquid containment device to reduce the effects of explosions. It has applications, inner alia, in the control of "fly" from building demolition, the disposal of munitions, the disposal of used but unexploded weapons and the suppression of terrorist bombs.

Abstract: Cold trap apparatus for the purification of liquid metal such as sodium comprises a cooled vessel (20) within which a number of concentric cylinders (23) are located such that the liquid metal flow takes place downwardly in the gap between the vessel (20) and the outermost cylinder (23) and upwardly along the gaps between the cylinders (23). The cylinders (23) present extended surfaces across which the liquid metal flows with deposition of solute (24) along such surfaces. The surfaces of the cylinders (23) may be of a roughened nature with respect to the liquid metal flow, e.g. they may be covered with a single layer mesh (21).