Abstract: A method includes providing a cartridge and the cartridge includes a slot for receiving a microfluidic chip having a set of first channels. The cartridge also includes a set of second channels and each channel of the set of second channels is coupleable to a different channel of the set of first channels during use with the microfluidic chip. The cartridge also includes an indent configured for engagement and alignment of the cartridge during use. The method also includes inserting the cartridge into a device, such that the cartridge engages a first biasing member of the device configured for alignment of the cartridge in a first direction. The first biasing member is configured to bias movement of the cartridge into locking position with a notch of the device.

Abstract: A power semiconductor module arrangement includes a power electronics substrate comprising a first DC voltage pad, a second DC voltage pad, a first load pad, and a second load pad, first and second transistor dies mounted on the first load pad, third and fourth transistor dies mounted the first DC voltage pad, the first and second transistor dies collectively form a first switch, the third and fourth transistor dies collectively form a second switch, the first and second DC voltage pads are arranged such that a DC supply impedance for a first commutation loop that flows through the first and third transistor dies matches a DC supply impedance for a second commutation loop that flows through the second and fourth transistor dies, and an impedance of a first load connection to the third transistor die is greater than an impedance of a second load connection to the fourth transistor die.

Abstract: One example includes a quantum lidar system. The system includes a beam generator configured to generate a signal beam and an idler beam and a beam combiner configured to generate a combined optical beam comprising the signal beam and the idler beam. The system also includes a lidar transmitter configured to transmit the combined optical beam to a target and a lidar receiver configured to receive the combined optical beam and a reflected beam of the combined optical beam reflected from the target to generate lidar data associated with the target.

Abstract: A system for projecting an image of an object on an image plane can include a beam splitter that outputs a first image beam and a second image beam in response to an input image beam, wherein the input image beam comprises an image of an object. The system can also include a Fourier transform lens to transform the second image beam into a Fourier image beam. The system can further include a bucket detector that is aligned in a light path of the Fourier image beam. The bucket detector asserts a control signal in response to detecting a threshold number of photons with an elevated probability of having a high spatial frequency within a timeframe and to de-assert the control signal in response to detecting less than the threshold number of photons with an elevated probability of having a high spatial frequency within the timeframe.

Abstract: A system for projecting an image of an object on an image plane can include a beam splitter that outputs a first image beam and a second image beam in response to an input image beam, wherein the input image beam comprises an image of an object. The system can also include a Fourier transform lens to transform the second image beam into a Fourier image beam. The system can further include a bucket detector that is aligned in a light path of the Fourier image beam. The bucket detector asserts a control signal in response to detecting a threshold number of photons with an elevated probability of having a high spatial frequency within a timeframe and to de-assert the control signal in response to detecting less than the threshold number of photons with an elevated probability of having a high spatial frequency within the timeframe.

Abstract: A sandbag filling apparatus that is operable to assist a single individual in the task of filling sandbag. The sandbag filling apparatus includes a body that is perpendicularly secured to a bottom support member. The body is cylindrical in shape and is hollow having an interior volume. The body further includes a first end and a second end having an opening at said first end. A handle member is secured to the exterior of the body. A body support member is centrally secured to the bottom support member and the second end of the body is surroundably mounted therearound. The body of the sandbag filling apparatus is manufactured to a height that allows a portion of a sandbag disposed therein to extend outward from the perimeter edge of the opening at the first end.

Abstract: An automatically-reloadable, remotely-operated weapon system may include an operator station located distant from a weapon station. The weapon station may include an externally-powered firearm, a firearm mover for adjusting an azimuth and an angle of inclination of the firearm, and an ammunition storage and transport system for automatically moving ammunition to and from the firearm. From the operator station, a user may remotely control all aspects of firearm operation and ammunition reloading.

Abstract: An automatically-reloadable, remotely-operated weapon system may include an operator station located distant from a weapon station. The weapon station may include an externally-powered firearm, a firearm mover for adjusting an azimuth and an angle of inclination of the firearm, and an ammunition storage and transport system for automatically moving ammunition to and from the firearm. From the operator station, a user may remotely control all aspects of firearm operation and ammunition reloading.