Abstract: An apparatus for sorting cells includes a measurement volume that contains a cell to be measured, a light source that provides light to cause an emission by a fluorescent label attached to the cell, and an optic device that directs the light through the measurement volume. The apparatus flows the cells through the measurement volume such that as the cell flows through the measurement volume, it interacts with the light, resulting in a change in light originating from the measurement volume, the change in light is a fluorescence emission. Another optic device directs a portion of the light originating from the measurement volume to a detector, which detects the portion of the light. A processor operably coupled to the detector generates an estimate of DNA quantity in the cell based on the change in light originating from the measurement volume, and determines a characteristic of the cell from the estimate.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a cytometry system including a handling system that enables presentation of single cells to at least one laser source. The laser source is configured to deliver light to a cell within the cells in order to induce bond vibrations in the cellular DNA. The system further includes a detection facility that detects the signature of the bond vibrations, wherein the bond vibration signature is used to determine the folding or packing of the DNA.

Abstract: A trichlorogermanide of formula (I): [R4N]/[R4P]Cl[GeCl3] (I), where R is Me, Et, iPr, nBu, or Ph, tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide of formula (II): [R4N]/[RrP][Ge(SiCl3)3] (II), where R is Me, Et, iPr, nBu, or Ph, a tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide adduct of GaCl3 of formula (III): [Ph4P][Ge(SiCl3)3*GaCl3], and a tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide adduct of BBr3 of formula (IV): [Ph4P][Ge(SiCl3)3*BBr3]. Also, methods for preparing the trichlorogermanides of formula (I), the tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide of formula (II), the tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide adduct of BBr3 of formula (IV).

Abstract: Technologies for assessing, quantifying and isolating sperm cell populations and/or subpopulations having specific genetic signatures are provided, as well as methods and systems to assess the efficacy of chromosomal differentiation processes. Compositions for identification and differentiation of X-chromosomes and Y-chromosomes in DNA are also provided.

Abstract: A radar method is described herein. In accordance with one embodiment the method includes receiving a plurality of chirp echoes of transmitted radar signals, generating a digital signal based on the plurality of chirp echoes, and calculating a range map based on the digital signal. The range map includes a plurality of values, each value is represented by an amplitude value and a phase value, and each value is associated with one frequency bin of a set of frequency bins and one chirp echo of the plurality of chirp echoes. The method further includes identifying chirp echoes which are affected by interference and determining, for one or more selected frequency bins, corrected phase values based on phase values that are associated with chirp echoes not identified as affected by interference.

Abstract: A mobile apparatus for capturing an object space includes a frame and at least one single scanner mounted on the frame and a multiple scanner mounted on the frame above the single scanner. This multiple scanner has a plurality of emission units integrated in one component, a receiver for detecting reflected rays, and a scanning device for changing the emission directions of the signal beams of the emission units. Furthermore, the mobile apparatus has an evaluation device which is designed to generate and output in real time, at least from the reflected rays detected by the receiver, a graphical representation of those areas of the object space through which the mobile apparatus can be moved and/or has been moved. Finally, the mobile apparatus has a data interface designed to output data to a memory device for post-processing. A corresponding method for capturing an object space is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for processing radar data is described herein. In accordance with one embodiment, the method includes the calculation of a Range Map based on a digital radar signal received from a radar receiver. The Range Map includes spectral values for a plurality of discrete frequency values and a plurality of discrete time values, wherein each spectral value is represented by at least a first parameter. Further, the method includes applying an operation to at least the first parameters in the Range Map for at least one discrete frequency value to smooth or analyze at least a portion of the Range Map.

Abstract: Technologies for assessing, quantifying and isolating sperm cell populations and/or subpopulations having specific genetic signatures are provided, as well as methods and systems to assess the efficacy of chromosomal differentiation processes. Compositions for identification and differentiation of X-chromosomes and Y-chromosomes in DNA are also provided.

Abstract: A method for connecting a first component to at least one second component by at least one joining element which is introduced into the components at a joining point. The joining element is pushed into the components by an industrial robot at a speed of less than five meters per second.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a cytometry system including a handling system that enables presentation of single cells to at least one laser source. The laser source is configured to deliver light to a cell within the cells in order to induce bond vibrations in the cellular DNA. The system further includes a detection facility that detects the signature of the bond vibrations, wherein the bond vibration signature is used to determine the folding or packing of the DNA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of perhalogenated hexasilane anion by reacting halogenated monosilane in the presence of organosubstituted ammonium and/or phosphonium halide at temperatures in a range from 100 to 120° C., wherein no solvent is used, and a process for the production of a cyclic silane compound of the formula Si6R12, by reacting [X]2[Si6Cl14] with AlR3 in at least one organic solvent, wherein R is chlorine or methyl and X, the same or different, is a counter-cation and is preferably selected from organosubstituted ammonium, organosubstituted phosphonium, alkali metal ions and [(PEDETA)(H2SiCl)]+.

Abstract: A fluid analyzer includes an optical source and detector defining a beam path of an optical beam, and a fluid flow cell on the beam path defining an interrogation region in a fluid channel in which the optical beam interacts with fluids. One or more flow-control devices conduct a particle in a fluid through the fluid channel. A motion system moves the interrogation region relative to the fluid channel in response to a motion signal, and a controller (1) generates the motion signal having a time-varying characteristic, (2) samples an output signal from the optical detector at respective intervals of the motion signal during which the interrogation region contains and does not contain the particle, and (3) determines from output signal samples a measurement value indicative of an optically measured characteristic of the particle.

Abstract: An analyzer of a component in a sample fluid includes an optical source and an optical detector defining a beam path of a beam, wherein the optical source emits the beam and the optical detector measures the beam after partial absorption by the sample fluid, a fluid flow cell disposed on the beam path defining an interrogation region in the a fluid flow cell in which the optical beam interacts with the sample fluid and a reference fluid; and wherein the sample fluid and the reference fluid are in laminar flow, and a scanning system that scans the beam relative to the laminar flow within the fluid flow cell, wherein the scanning system scans the beam relative to both the sample fluid and the reference fluid.

Abstract: A connection arrangement of a first component on a second component, in particular for a vehicle, is provided, wherein the components are connected together by at least one screw element and at least one screw which is screwed into the screw element and passes through a first passage opening of the first component. The screw element is designed as an expansion sleeve which is partly received in a second opening of the second component and protrudes into the first component and which is expanded along the axial direction of the sleeve by screwing the screw into the expansion sleeve.

Abstract: A fluid analyzer includes an optical source and detector defining a beam path of an optical beam, and a fluid flow cell on the beam path defining an interrogation region in a fluid channel in which the optical beam interacts with fluids. One or more flow-control devices conduct a particle in a fluid through the fluid channel. A motion system moves the interrogation region relative to the fluid channel in response to a motion signal, and a controller (1) generates the motion signal having a time-varying characteristic, (2) samples an output signal from the optical detector at respective intervals of the motion signal during which the interrogation region contains and does not contain the particle, and (3) determines from output signal samples a measurement value indicative of an optically measured characteristic of the particle.

Abstract: Triphenylgermylsilane (Ph3Ge—SiH3) is useful for the production of germanium-silicon layers (Ge—Si) or as transfer agent of silane groups (SiH3). Further, a method describes the production of triphenylgermylsilane (Ph3Ge—SiH3) by reducing trichlorosilyl-triphenylgermane (Ph3Ge—SiCl3) with a hydride in solution, and another method describes the production of trichlorosilytrichlorogermane (Cl3Ge—SiCl3) by reacting trichlorosilyltriphenyigermane (Ph3Ge—SiCl3) with hydrogen chloride (HCl) in the presence of AlCl3 in solution. In addition, trichlorosilyltrichlorogermane is also used for the production of germanium-silicon layers (Ge—Si).

Abstract: Triphenylgermylsilane (Ph3Ge—SiH3) is useful for the production of germanium-silicon layers (Ge—Si) or as transfer agent of silane groups (SiH3). Further, a method describes the production of triphenylgermylsilane (Ph3Ge—SiH3) by reducing trichlorosilyltriphenylgermane (Ph3Ge—SiCl3) with a hydride in solution, and another method describes the production of trichlorosilyltrichlorogermane (C3Ge—SiCl3) by reacting trichlorosilyltriphenylgermane (Ph3Ge—SiCl3) with hydrogen chloride (HCl) in the presence of AlCl3 in solution. In addition, trichlorosilyltrichlorogermane is also used for the production of germanium-silicon layers (Ge—Si).

Abstract: An analyzer of a component in a sample fluid includes an optical source and an optical detector defining a beam path of a beam, wherein the optical source emits the beam and the optical detector measures the beam after partial absorption by the sample fluid, a fluid flow cell disposed on the beam path defining an interrogation region in the a fluid flow cell in which the optical beam interacts with the sample fluid and a reference fluid; and wherein the sample fluid and the reference fluid are in laminar flow, and a scanning system that scans the beam relative to the laminar flow within the fluid flow cell, wherein the scanning system scans the beam relative to both the sample fluid and the reference fluid.

Abstract: A trichlorogermanide of formula (I): [R4N]/[R4P]Cl[GeCl3] (I), where R is Me, Et, iPr, nBu, or Ph, tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide of formula (II): [R4N]/[RrP][Ge(SiCl3)3] (II), where R is Me, Et, iPr, nBu, or Ph, a tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide adduct of GaCl3 of formula (III): [Ph4P][Ge(SiCl3)3*GaCl3], and a tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide adduct of BBr3 of formula (IV): [Ph4P][Ge(SiCl3)3*BBr3]. Also, methods for preparing the trichlorogermanides of formula (I), the tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide of formula (II), the tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide adduct of BBr3 of formula (IV).

Abstract: A method for producing a component includes incorporating a molding compound into a tool for producing the component, where the molding compound includes an artificial resin as a matrix and a filler material embedded in the matrix. The method includes compressing the molding compound by the tool and by the compressing forming the molding compound to a green product. The method further includes providing the green product while disposed in the tool with a layer in a sub-region by incorporating a liquid material for producing the layer into the tool and applying the liquid material to the sub-region. The liquid material is a metallic material and the layer is an electromagnetic shielding on the green product.