Abstract: A bullet compressing device for creating marks imparted by a barrel of a gun on a bullet, has: a first member; a second member spaced from the first member by a gap, a dimension of the gap selected to correspond to at least a length of the bullet, the first and second members slidingly receivable within the barrel of the gun; a biasing member in engagement with the first and second members, the biasing member having a compressed configuration in which the first and second members are biased toward one another thereby decreasing the dimension of the gap, one of the first and second members engageable by an actuator, the first and second members and the bullet received therebetween movable relative to the barrel thereby imparting marks on the bullet by the barrel upon actuation of the actuator.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a linear accelerator assembly for an ion implanter. In some embodiments, a LINAC may include a coil resonator and a plurality of drift tubes coupled to the coil resonator by a set of flexible leads.

Abstract: An ion implanter may include an ion source, arranged to generate a continuous ion beam, a DC acceleration system, to accelerate the continuous ion beam, as well as an AC linear accelerator to receive the continuous ion beam and to output a bunched ion beam. The ion implanter may also include an energy spreading electrode assembly, to receive the bunched ion beam and to apply an RF voltage between a plurality of electrodes of the energy spreading electrode assembly, along a local direction of propagation of the bunched ion beam.

Abstract: A coil inductor for use with a LINAC is disclosed. The coil inductor comprises one or more tubes, wherein each tube comprises an interior support structure to strengthen the tubes. By supporting the tube, the amount of vibration is reduced, allowing the coil to resonate at its natural frequency. In some embodiments, the interior structure comprises one or more interior walls. These interior walls may be used to create a plurality of fluid channels that allow the flow of coolant through the tubes. An end cap may be disposed on the second end of the tubes to allow fluid communication between the supply fluid channels and the return fluid channels. The first ends of the one or more tubes may be connected to a manifold that includes a supply port and a return port for the passage of coolant.

Abstract: A bullet compressing device for creating marks imparted by a barrel of a gun on a bullet, has: a first member; a second member spaced from the first member by a gap, a dimension of the gap selected to correspond to at least a length of the bullet, the first and second members slidingly receivable within the barrel of the gun; a biasing member in engagement with the first and second members, the biasing member having a compressed configuration in which the first and second members are biased toward one another thereby decreasing the dimension of the gap, one of the first and second members engageable by an actuator, the first and second members and the bullet received therebetween movable relative to the barrel thereby imparting marks on the bullet by the barrel upon actuation of the actuator

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a linear accelerator assembly for an ion implanter. In some embodiments, the linear accelerator assembly may include a central support within a chamber, and a plurality of modules coupled to the central support, at least one module of the plurality of modules including an electrode having an aperture for receiving and delivering an ion beam along a beamline axis.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a linear accelerator assembly for an ion implanter. In some embodiments, a LINAC may include a coil resonator and a plurality of drift tubes coupled to the coil resonator by a set of flexible leads.

Abstract: A coil inductor for use with a LINAC is disclosed. The coil inductor comprises one or more tubes, wherein each tube comprises an interior support structure to strengthen the tubes. By supporting the tube, the amount of vibration is reduced, allowing the coil to resonate at its natural frequency. In some embodiments, the interior structure comprises one or more interior walls. These interior walls may be used to create a plurality of fluid channels that allow the flow of coolant through the tubes. An end cap may be disposed on the second end of the tubes to allow fluid communication between the supply fluid channels and the return fluid channels. The first ends of the one or more tubes may be connected to a manifold that includes a supply port and a return port for the passage of coolant.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a drift tube assembly, arranged to transmit an ion beam. The drift tube assembly may include a first ground electrode; an RF drift tube assembly, disposed downstream of the first ground electrode; and a second ground electrode, disposed downstream of the RF drift tube assembly. The RF drift tube assembly may define a triple gap configuration. The apparatus may include a resonator, where the resonator comprises a toroidal coil, having a first end, connected to a first RF drift tube of the RF drift tube assembly, and a second end, connected to a second RF drift tube of the RF drift tube assembly.

Abstract: An ion implanter may include an ion source, arranged to generate a continuous ion beam, a DC acceleration system, to accelerate the continuous ion beam, as well as an AC linear accelerator to receive the continuous ion beam and to output a bunched ion beam. The ion implanter may also include an energy spreading electrode assembly, to receive the bunched ion beam and to apply an RF voltage between a plurality of electrodes of the energy spreading electrode assembly, along a local direction of propagation of the bunched ion beam.

Abstract: An ion implanter may include an ion source, arranged to generate a continuous ion beam, a DC acceleration system, to accelerate the continuous ion beam, as well as an AC linear accelerator to receive the continuous ion beam and to output a bunched ion beam. The ion implanter may also include an energy spreading electrode assembly, to receive the bunched ion beam and to apply an RF voltage between a plurality of electrodes of the energy spreading electrode assembly, along a local direction of propagation of the bunched ion beam.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a linear accelerator assembly for an ion implanter. In some embodiments, the linear accelerator assembly may include a central support within a chamber, and a plurality of modules coupled to the central support, at least one module of the plurality of modules including an electrode having an aperture for receiving and delivering an ion beam along a beamline axis.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a drift tube assembly, arranged to transmit an ion beam. The drift tube assembly may include a first ground electrode; an RF drift tube assembly, disposed downstream of the first ground electrode; and a second ground electrode, disposed downstream of the RF drift tube assembly. The RF drift tube assembly may define a triple gap configuration. The apparatus may include a resonator, where the resonator comprises a toroidal coil, having a first end, connected to a first RF drift tube of the RF drift tube assembly, and a second end, connected to a second RF drift tube of the RF drift tube assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus may include an RF power assembly, arranged to output an RF signal, and a drift tube assembly, arranged to transmit an ion beam, and coupled to the RF power assembly. The drift tube assembly may include a first ground electrode; an AC drift tube assembly, disposed downstream of the first ground electrode; and a second ground electrode, disposed downstream of the AC drift tube assembly, where the AC drift tube assembly comprises at least one variable length AC drift tube.

Abstract: An automatic system and method for non-invasive imaging and identification of specific ocular structures of the eye and adnexa tissues by synchronous segmentation of visual and infrared images; that can produce spatial temperature profiles within each segmented area of the eye and adnexa; that can track eye and head movement and eye-blinks during the period of measurement to remove artefacts and maintain synchronicity; that can track ocular surface and eye adnexa temperature profiles over time; that can assist in diagnosis of eye disease; that can produce diagnostic indicators for ocular disease diagnosis and study of the eye. The system comprises infrared and visible light cameras for imaging the ocular structures, and a digital signal processing unit for processing the acquired infrared and visible images to output segmentations of the images for identification of different areas of the eye surface, including pupil, cornea, conjunctiva, and eyelids.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a current protection device with a mutual reactor including a first winding and a second winding. The current protection device is a subcomponent of a previously developed fault current limiter. The current protection device protects the superconductor from potential damage. The current protection device may include a coil electrically connected in series with the first winding or the second winding, an actuator mechanically coupled at an output of the coil, and an electrical interrupter electrically connected to the first and second windings, wherein the actuator is communicatively coupled with the electrical interrupter to actuate a moveable contact of a set of breaker contacts of the electrical interrupter. In some embodiments, the first and second windings are arranged in parallel to one another. In some embodiments, the coil is electrically coupled to an output of the first winding or the second winding.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a current protection device with a mutual reactor including a first winding and a second winding. The current protection device is a subcomponent of a previously developed fault current limiter. The current protection device protects the superconductor from potential damage. The current protection device may include a coil electrically connected in series with the first winding or the second winding, an actuator mechanically coupled at an output of the coil, and an electrical interrupter electrically connected to the first and second windings, wherein the actuator is communicatively coupled with the electrical interrupter to actuate a moveable contact of a set of breaker contacts of the electrical interrupter. In some embodiments, the first and second windings are arranged in parallel to one another. In some embodiments, the coil is electrically coupled to an output of the first winding or the second winding.

Abstract: Identifying an inter-relationship between performance metrics of a computer system. It is proposed to convert performance metric signals, which represent variations of performance metrics over time, into quantized signals having a set of allowable discrete values. The quantized signals are compared to detect a correlation based on the timing of variations quantized signals. An inter-relationship between the performance metrics may then be identified based on a detected correlation between the quantized signals.

Abstract: A new type of superconducting fault current limiter is disclosed, which can advantageously be used with high voltage transmission networks. The circuit is electrically connected to two terminals, which connect to the transmission network. The superconducting circuit is located within an enclosure or tank, which is electrically isolated from ground. Therefore, the voltage difference between the enclosure and the superconducting circuit, and between the enclosure and the terminals are significantly less than exist in current deployments. In some embodiments, the enclosure is electrically connected to one of the terminals, while in other embodiments, the enclosure is electrically isolated from the terminals. The circuit can be combined with other like circuits to address a wide range of current transmission network configurations.

Abstract: Techniques for improving reliability of a superconducting fault current limiting system (SCFCL) are provided. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method of improving a reliability of a superconducting fault current limiting system (SCFCL), the SCFCL system comprising a superconductor provided in a container. The method may comprise providing one or more sensors capable of detecting a fault current proximate to the superconductor; determining a change in the condition of the superconductor as a result of the fault current; and estimating the lifetime of the superconductor based on the change in the condition of the superconductor.