Abstract: A quantum communications system includes a communications system that operates with a quantum key distribution (QKD) system, which includes a transmitter node, a receiver node, and a quantum communications channel coupling the transmitter node and receiver node. The transmitter node may be configured to transmit to the receiver node a bit stream of optical pulses, and switch between first and second QKD protocols based upon at least one channel condition.

Abstract: An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for closing a large bore access site are disclosed. An example system may include a delivery catheter and a closure device releasably coupled to the delivery catheter. The closure device may include an expandable frame and a patch secured to the expandable frame. The closure device may be configured to shift between a delivery configuration and an expanded configuration. The closure device may be configured to be delivered by the delivery catheter through a blood vessel to a position adjacent to a large bore opening formed in the blood vessel while in the delivery configuration and then shifted to the expanded configuration within the blood vessel so that the patch engages and covers the large bore opening.

Abstract: An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

Abstract: An illustrative mechanical thrombectomy system may comprise an outer catheter extending from a proximal end to a distal end and defining a first lumen extending therethrough and an inner sheath extending from a proximal end to a distal end and defining a second lumen extending therethrough. The inner sheath may be slidably disposed within the first lumen of the outer catheter. An inner shaft may be slidably disposed within the second lumen of the inner sheath and an expandable anchor mechanism may be coupled to the distal end region of the inner shaft. The expandable anchor mechanism may be configured to move between a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded configuration.

Abstract: A handle apparatus comprising void regions or attachment devices that accommodate the shape of surgical devices and imaging units such that the device is held securely and mechanically fixed to the imaging unit within the handle assembly.

Abstract: A handle apparatus comprising void regions or attachment devices that accommodate the shape of surgical devices and imaging units such that the device is held securely and mechanically fixed to the imaging unit within the handle assembly.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the teachings herein include a corona shielding tape for further processing to give an insulation system comprising an impregnated winding with potential control via outer corona shielding “AGS” and/or internal potential controller “IPS” and/or terminal corona shielding “EGS”, the insulation system being producible by impregnating the winding with an anhydride-free and resin-based impregnating agent at 45-85° C. and under reduced pressure. The corona shielding tape may include: a carrier tape; an electrically conductive and/or partly conductive filler in a polymer matrix; and a tape accelerator suitable for curing and/or gelation of the impregnating agent. The polymer matrix contains at least one polyvinylalcohol and/or a polyvinylalcohol copolymer. The accelerator is selected from the group consisting of: superacids and superacid salts suitable for acceleration of a cationic homopolymerization of the resin-based anhydride-free impregnating agent.

Abstract: According to embodiments, a cantilever is provided. The cantilever includes a first conductive line, a second conductive line, and a third conductive line extending on the substrate, a microtip arranged on the substrate, and an emitter antenna arranged on the microtip, connected to the first to third conductive lines, and configured to produce a scattering signal of a terahertz wave band, wherein the emitter antenna includes a first emitter electrode connected to the first conductive line, a second emitter electrode connected to the second conductive line and adjacent to the first emitter electrode, a third emitter electrode connected to the third conductive line and spaced apart from the first emitter electrode with the second emitter electrode in-between, and a scattering part connecting the first and second emitter electrodes with each other.

Abstract: An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cascade insert for an ionising bar for the contactless neutralising of electrostatic charges and/or for contactless charging, in particular of insulation materials. The cascade insert includes a housing having at least one cascade circuit which has at least one transformer and a one- or multiple-stage cascade unit, said circuit units being potted with a potting material, and the output of the cascade circuit is coupled capacitively, inductively or resistively with a plurality of electrode points which are accommodated in a carrier extending in the direction of extension of the housing.

Abstract: A cleaning device for a tomography device, in particular an MRT, has an examination tunnel. The cleaning device has a nozzle assembly for applying a liquid cleaning agent to a tunnel inner surface facing toward the tunnel axis, a mounting device, which is configured to mount the nozzle assembly on a structural unit of the tomography device parallel to the tunnel axis and displaceably along the examination tunnel, and a control unit, which is configured, in the intended cleaning operation, to specify the application of the cleaning agent in dependence on the movement of the nozzle assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

Abstract: An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

Abstract: A high voltage resistor arrangement has a rod-shaped supporting substrate made of electrically insulating material and a plurality of individual resistors and/or discrete capacitors spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the supporting substrate, wherein at least one conductive path extending in the longitudinal direction of the supporting substrate is formed on the supporting substrate which is galvanically connected to the individual resistors and/or discrete capacitors, and wherein the individual resistors and/or discrete capacitors are realized as SMD components soldered directly onto the supporting substrate by means of solder pads.

Abstract: Various embodiments include an impregnation formulation for a wrapping tape insulation of an electrical machine. The formulation comprises: a resin formulation with an epoxy base resin and a first component; and a hardener formulation with a hardener. The resin formulation reacts when combined with the hardener formulation to produce an insulation material. The first component includes a saturated and/or unsaturated epoxycycloalkyl group. A glass transition temperature of the insulation material is elevated compared to an impregnation formulation without the first component.

Abstract: An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cascade insert for an ionising bar for the contactless neutralising of electrostatic charges and/or for contactless charging, in particular of insulation materials. The cascade insert includes a housing having at least one cascade circuit which has at least one transformer and a one- or multiple-stage cascade unit, said circuit units being potted with a potting material, and the output of the cascade circuit is coupled capacitively, inductively or resistively with a plurality of electrode points which are accommodated in a carrier extending in the direction of extension of the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

Abstract: One antenna module includes a first circuit board and a second circuit board connected to the first circuit board. The antenna module includes a first antenna disposed on the first circuit board. The antenna module also includes a second antenna disposed on the second circuit board. The second circuit board has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The second antenna includes a first parasitic strip and a second parasitic strip. The first parasitic strip is disposed on the first side of the second circuit board, and the second parasitic strip is disposed on the second side of the second circuit board.