Abstract: A method for irradiating a sample with focused acoustic energy is provided. The generated acoustic energy is transmitted from the source to the sample via a completely dry propagation path. At least two different focal regions are generated with the source for generating acoustic energy.

Abstract: A device for receiving a sample carrier is provided. The device includes an opening for receiving part of the sample carrier and a cutter for removing a part of the sample carrier. The cutter is coupled to a lid, which is movable to allow the cutter to make an incision in the sample carrier and, at the same time, to close at least part of the opening left open after receipt of the sample carrier. The disclosure further relates to a system comprising such a device and a method for operating such a device.

Abstract: A device for treating a sample with focused acoustic energy is provided. The device transmits the generated acoustic energy from the source to the sample via a complete dry propagation path. A cartridge containing the sample is inserted into an instrument, wherein the insertion forms a dry propagation path.

Abstract: A device for receiving a sample carrier is provided. The device includes an opening for receiving part of the sample carrier and a cutter for removing a part of the sample carrier. The cutter is coupled to a lid, which is movable to allow the cutter to make an incision in the sample carrier and, at the same time, to close at least part of the opening left open after receipt of the sample carrier. The disclosure further relates to a system comprising such a device and a method for operating such a device.

Abstract: The MRI apparatus includes an actively shielded gradient system (40) with primary gradient coils and shielding coils (56). Despite the active shielding, such a system inevitably causes a magnetic field to some extent outside the shielding, so that eddy currents are generated in the conductive structures of the main magnet, said eddy currents causing heat dissipation and annoying noise. According to the invention, the gradient system also includes an eddy current shield (48) which consists of an electrically conductive, substantially closed plate; furthermore, the primary gradient coil (60) and the shielding coil (56) are arranged within the eddy current shield (48) and these three elements together constitute a mechanically rigid unit. As a result, eddy currents are avoided in the main magnet and annoying noise is strongly reduced.

Abstract: A loudspeaker system comprises an enclosure which accommodates a loudspeaker device and a bass-reflex port (105). The port has two open ends (105b, 105c) and a central area (c) provided with perforations (109), as well as a foam material (111) provided in and/or on the perforations.

Abstract: A loudspeaker system includes an enclosure (1) which accommodates a loudspeaker device (3) and a bass-reflex port (5) having two open ends (5b, 5c). The port has a longitudinal axis (5a) and a length (L) defined by the two open ends, and has a passage which flares towards the two open ends. This provides flared portions (5d, 5e) which extend over a substantial part of the length of the port. In order to minimize undesirable noises and distortions, the flared portions, in a longitudinal section of the port, have bounding lines (7) which extend at an angle .alpha. having a value of between 3.degree. and 12.degree. with respect to the longitudinal axis of the port.