Abstract: A system can be configured to automatically deploy clusters of clusterable services. For example, controller can deploy a plurality of copies of an application, and these applications can interdepend on each other. The controller can also configure a scheduler to manage (which may include load balancing) these applications. A service template used by the controller can include clustering rules, and these clustering rules can tell the controller how to connect those services. The clustering rules can be a set of logic instructions and/or templates that provide for the deployment of a service to a plurality of resources. Coupling instructions in the clustering rules define the coordination and interaction of separately booked physical and/or virtual resources and set up dependencies. The clustering rules define the use of information to scale up or scale down resources being used by a service.

Abstract: Systems and methods for shading analysis and creating a 3D model of a surface of interest are provided. Such systems and methods may include taking ray traces to determine light contact with the surface of interest. Shadow maps may be generated. Power flux calculations may also be performed.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and compositions, which include: at least one chromophore having strong simultaneous two-photon or multi-photon absorptivity; at least one acid- or radical-generator in close proximity to the chromophore; such that the single- or multi-photon excitation of the chromophore results in the generation of an acid and/or redical that is capable of activating chemistry; and such that compositions of matter based on the componds and compositions of the invention can be photo-patterned by one- or multiphoton excitation.

Abstract: The present invention provides visible light sensitive and ultraviolet (UV) light sensitive composition for DNA transfer comprising acid sensitive polyacetals developed as DNA/RNA delivery agents, a photoacid generator and optionally a photosensitizer.

Abstract: Polydioxaborine compositions are prepared by intermixing a polydioxaborine and a non-linear optical chromophore. Preferred polydioxaborine compositions are photorefractive and/or photoconductive composites.

Abstract: Novel polydioxaborines are prepared by polymerizing novel monomers that contain a dioxaborine group. Polydioxaborines are readily soluble, excellent film formers, and have semiconducting properties useful in various applications.

Abstract: Methods for significantly improving the working lifetime of photorefractive materials and photorefractive articles involve annealing the photorefractive materials at a temperature higher than the temperature range in which degradation occurs. The methods are particularly applicable to amorphous photorefractive materials and devices in which phase separation results in performance degradation or device failure.

Abstract: Polydioxaborine compositions are prepared by intermixing a polydioxaborine and a non-linear optical chromophore. Preferred polydioxaborine compositions are photorefractive and/or photoconductive composites.

Abstract: Novel polydioxaborines are prepared by polymerizing novel monomers that contain a dioxaborine group. Polydioxaborines are readily soluble, excellent film formers, and have semiconducting properties useful in various applications.