Abstract: Described herein is a detector for identifying at least one material property m. The detector includes at least one sensor element including a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area. The sensor element is configured for recording at least one reflection image of a light beam originating from at least one object. The detector includes at least one evaluation device configured for determining the material property by evaluation of at least one beam profile of the reflection image.

Abstract: The present specification relates to a method for light microscopic examination of a sample (6), in particular by means of laser scanning or MINFLUX microscopy, in which a drift of the sample (6) or of an object in a sample (6) with respect to the light microscope (26) is detected and, if necessary, corrected. In particular, the present specification relates to a corresponding method for examining the sample (6) using laser scanning or MINFLUX microscopy. For this purpose, reference markers (8, 13) are located in the sample, the position of which is repeatedly determined according to the MINFLUX principle in order to determine the drift.

Abstract: A transparent specimen slide on which the range and the magnitude of the near-surface electrostatic forces can be influenced and set during a process of producing the specimen slide. The specimen slide has a surface on the supporting side and a surface facing away from the supporting side and at least three layers: an electrically insulating first layer, a silicon-containing second layer arranged on the first layer, and an electrically insulating third layer arranged on the second layer. An interface is formed between the first and second layers and between the second and third layers with a first surface charge density. The interface between the second and third layers has a second surface charge density. The first and second surface charge densities have the same or different signs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of nanoscale nucleic acid-encircled lipid bilayers, the nanoscale nucleic acid-encircled lipid bilayers and their use.

Abstract: An electrical device including a cellulose based electrically insulating composite material in the form of a paper or pressboard, the composite material having cellulose fibres; and an electrically insulating thermoplastic polymer material; wherein the polymer material is arranged around and between the cellulose fibres, and binds the fibres to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of nanoscale nucleic acid-encircled lipid bilayers, the nanoscale nucleic acid-encircled lipid bilayers and their use.

Abstract: Provided herein are nucleic acids and methods for selectively amplifying in parallel tens of thousands of high quality oligonucleotides without common sequences. The resultant oligonucleotides can be used for a variety of purposes and applications including but not limited to DNA nano structure synthesis.

Abstract: Electrically, insulating composite material is obtained from the form of a paper of a pressboard with an electrical device through post-treating by electron beam irradiation treatment, gamma irradiation treatment or x-ray irradiation treatment.

Abstract: Provided herein are nucleic acids and methods for selectively amplifying in parallel tens of thousands of high quality oligonucleotides without common sequences. The resultant oligonucleotides can be used for a variety of purposes and applications including but not limited to DNA nano structure synthesis.

Abstract: An electrical device including a cellulose based electrically insulating composite material in the form of a paper or pressboard, the composite material having cellulose fibres; and an electrically insulating thermoplastic polymer material; wherein the polymer material is arranged around and between the cellulose fibres, and binds the fibres to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polymer-based microstructures, with outstanding shape accuracy and cost-effective processing. The novel polymers are based on hyperbranched macromolecules and enable remarkable property combination such as reduced shrinkage and associated low stress, high shape fidelity and high aspect ratio in patterned microstructures, with additional benefit of fast and low-cost production methods. The invention also relates to methods to produce these microstructures. The polymer-based microstructures are relevant for, but not limited to micro- and nano- technologies applications, including lab-on-a-chip devices, opto-electronic and micro- electromechanical devices, optical detection methods, in fields of use as diverse as automotive, aerospace, information technologies, medical and biotechnologies, and energy systems.

Abstract: A business method is disclosed. The method is for use with a vehicle having panels which are designed for ready removal and replacement by unskilled persons. The method comprises the steps of: contracting with another for the supply to the other of advertising services; arranging for an advertisement for the other to be provided on a panel of the type for use with said vehicle; and arranging for the panel to be operatively placed on said vehicle. Arrangements may be made for the vehicle to be deployed in a manner requested by the other. The entity practising the method may have possession rights to the vehicle. Alternatively, the method may be used with a vehicle owned by a contractor. The contract requires said vehicle owner to permit the vehicle to be used in the method and may require the owner to deploy the vehicle as requested by the other.