Abstract: A particle accelerator comprises a waveguide configured to accelerate a beam of electrons along an acceleration path. A diversion channel is configured to convey a beam of electrons along a diversion path. A first magnet arrangement is configured to, at a first location, direct electrons from the acceleration path to the diversion path. A second magnet arrangement is configured to, at a second location, direct electrons from the diversion path to the acceleration path.

Abstract: Techniques are described for providing image-based operational decision support. The technique includes providing initial imaging data from a preceding examination of a patient, determining clinical findings by automated processing of the initial imaging data, generating decision data at least comprising a decision whether a further recording of a number of images is necessary, and generating a suggested set of imaging parameter values for recording this number of images. The decision data may be based on the determined clinical findings, and the technique may further include outputting the suggested set of imaging parameter values for recording a number of images of the patient. Also described are a related clinical decision system, a decision module, and a related medical imaging system.

Abstract: This disclosure describes an integrated compound semiconductor co-packaged optics (CCPO) device. The CCPO device has a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) and an electronic integrated circuit (EIC) mounted on a common package substrate. The PIC has a modulator array and a photodetector (PD) array fabricated in GaAs and/or InP. In some configurations the PIC also has an amplifier array fabricated in GaAs and/or InP. The CCPO design reduces loss and signal integrity issues that are typically present when the PIC and EIC are on separate substrates.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and systems for injecting and/or sequestering carbon-containing materials in underground wells, and, in some examples, for using the carbon-containing materials for enhanced oil recovery and well abandonment. An example method includes: obtaining a mixture including biochar particles and a liquid; and providing the mixture for injection into an underground well.

Abstract: A vessel including a thermoplastic wall enclosing a lumen is disclosed. The wall supports an SiOx composite barrier coating or layer, for which x is from 1.8 to 2.4, between the wall and the lumen. High Resolution X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) shows the presence of an interface between the composite barrier coating or layer and the wall or substrate. In one aspect, the interface has at least 1 mol. % O3—Si—C covalent bonding, as a proportion of the O3—Si—C covalent bonding plus SiO4 bonding. In another aspect, the interface has an Si 2p chemical shift to lower binding energy (eV), compared to the binding energy of SiO4 bonding. The result is a tightly adherent composite barrier coating or layer having a high degree of adhesion to the substrate under practical use conditions. Methods of applying the composite barrier coating or layer are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for sequential dosing of capsaicin to treat knee joint pain in a patient, such as knee joint pain due to osteoarthritis, while minimizing transient burning sensation experienced by patients due to capsaicin administration.

Abstract: A method of weld repairing an original part includes inspecting the original part to identify a worn or defective feature requiring repair, removing from the original part the worn or defective feature requiring repair, fabricating a replacement feature, joining the replacement feature to the original part to complete a desired repair, and returning the original part to service after completion of the desired repair. The replacement part is made with a powder beam fusion (PBF) technique. The replacement feature is joined to the original part using a directed energy deposition (DED) joining technique The original part and replacement feature are made from a base material.

Abstract: A device for treating an influent gas stream contaminated with hydrogen sulfide (H2S) may include a vessel with an interior chamber. An aqueous metal chelant may be in the chamber, and the aqueous metal chelant may be a standing liquid entirely constrained within the vessel by the sidewall. A gas distribution element including perforations may be connected to an inlet of the vessel. The perforations may be submersed in the aqueous metal chelant so that gas moves through the aqueous metal chelant.

Abstract: A method for dry-forming a cellulose product in a dry-forming mould system from an air-formed cellulose blank structure. The dry-forming mould system includes a forming mould having a first mould part and an opposing second mould part arranged to cooperate with each other in a pressing direction upon forming of the cellulose product. The method includes: providing the air-formed cellulose blank structure and arranging the cellulose blank structure in the forming mould between the first mould part and the second mould part, wherein the cellulose blank structure has a moisture content in the range of 4-15 wt %, when arranged between the first mould part and the second mould part; forming the cellulose product by pressing and heating the cellulose blank structure when arranged between the first mould part and the second mould part in a single pressing operation, and heated to a forming temperature in the range of 100-200° C.

Abstract: A method to expedite the growth of the agave plant by growing the plant tissue from a cell culture in a laboratory utilize incubator cells that are taken from the leaf of an agave plant and grown in a medium containing all the nutrients required for the production of new cells and the maturation of those new cells. The cells are then exposed to photosynthetic active radiation and fed with extra carbon dioxide, causing the cells to undergo photosynthesis and form the sugars that are found in a naturally growing agave plant. These cultivated cells are given an optimum amount of light and carbon dioxide to promote an unexpected and substantially higher growth rate than heretofore achieved.

Abstract: In a method of managing electrical power consumption by a group of energy storage devices, each energy storage device estimates a forecasted input energy amount for a future time period and communicates the forecasted input energy amount to a system controller. The system controller calculates an aggregate input energy based on a sum of the forecasted input energy amounts, generates a charging schedule identifying a group energy consumption rate for each of a plurality of intervals of the future time period, and communicates the charging schedule to each device controller. Each device calculates a device energy consumption rate based on the corresponding forecasted input energy amount and the group energy consumption rate for each interval, and consumes electrical power based on the device energy consumption rate for the interval. A portion of the consumed electrical power is stored in the storage medium.

Abstract: A card-shaped data carrier includes an electronic chip module having at least one chip and a contact structure; and a card body having an arrangement region for receiving the chip module. The chip module is arranged in the arrangement region of the card body. The card-shaped data carrier has at least a first wood layer and at least a second wood layer. The card-shaped data carrier can be bent out of a rest position into a bent position by the application of an external force; at least one restoring element for increasing the restoring force of the card-shaped data carrier is arranged between the first wood layer and the second wood layer. The restoring element is designed such that the card-shaped data carrier can be automatically returned from the bent position to the rest position when the external force is no longer applied.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method that enhances user interaction and marketing effectiveness through advanced data integration and personalized algorithms. The system and method collects detailed user data through body scanning and questionnaires, creating comprehensive profiles using machine learning. These profiles facilitate precise matching of influencers with businesses based on physical attributes, audience demographics, and content preferences. The system generates AI-driven marketing personas tailored to specific demographics and enables live shopping integration with social platforms. A novel double-blind review mechanism ensures transparent feedback between businesses and influencers. The platform supports group profiles that aggregate multiple users' data, enabling family-based shopping with privacy controls and preference weighting. The system continuously refines its algorithms using campaign performance data and engagement metrics, optimizing future matches and marketing strategies.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system for secure routing in a quantum key distribution, QKD, network.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for uplink scheduling for communication on an uplink from a user equipment (UE) to a base station (BS). The uplink scheduling is based on uplink transmission (UL Tx) switching time and/or uplink data preparation time of the UE. The uplink data preparation time is calculated based on the UL Tx switching time. For example, a UE can report to a BS at least one of an indication of a UL Tx switching time and an uplink data preparation time of the UE. In return, the UE can receive an indication of uplink scheduling from the BS, which the UE can use to communicate with the BS.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a network node may configure a set of energy harvesting classes associated with performing a four-step random access channel (RACH) procedure. The network node may perform the four-step RACH procedure based at least in part on an energy harvesting class of the set of energy harvesting classes. Numerous other aspects are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods that allow for secure access to websites and web-based applications and other resources available through the browser. Also described are systems and methods for invocation of a secure web container which may display data representative of a requesting party's application at a user's machine. The secure web container is invoked upon receipt of an API call from the requesting party. Thus, described in the present specification are systems and methods for constructing and destroying private, secure, browsing environments (a secure disposable web container), insulating the user and requesting parties from the threats associated with being online for the purposes of providing secure, policy-based interaction with a requesting party's online services.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a panel interlocking device, a carton, and a blank for forming the carton. The carton blank incorporating a panel interlocking device for securing together a first and a second panel in overlapping relationship. The panel interlocking device comprises a locking tab struck from the first panel, and a retaining tab defining a locking aperture struck from the second panel. In use the retaining tab is displaced out of the plane of the second panel to receive said locking tab through the locking aperture to be engaged therewith. The retaining tab has opposing side edges each concavely curved as viewed from the outside of the retaining tab.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas barrier layer, to a nanocomposite lacquer suitable for producing the gas barrier layer and to a process for the production thereof. The gas barrier layer consists of a polymeric material into which platelet-shaped nanoparticles are embedded, wherein the nanoparticles are silicates, in particular phyllosilicates. The nanoparticles in the polymeric material have a homogeneous size distribution such as is obtained in an exfoliation of montmorillonites as nanoparticles at a rotational speed of 400 rpm for more than 30 minutes in a ball mill operated with a zirconium dioxide container and zirconium dioxide balls having a ball diameter of less than 50 mm. The proposed gas barrier layer is highly functional, is cost-effective to produce, ensures durable barrier properties on flexible films and moving components and is simple to apply and to dry.

Abstract: An aerospace part, which is made from a base material, is inspected to identify a worn or defective repair region that requires repair. A repair procedure is performed on the repair region using a directed energy deposition (DED) energy/powder head. The repair procedure includes depositing, using the DED energy/powder head, a first layer of DED powder material in the repair region; melting and consolidating, using energy from the DED energy/powder head, the first layer of DED powder material to form a first repair layer having a first pre-determined residual stress state; and repeating the depositing and melting and consolidating steps to create a desired plurality of repair layers. Each of the plurality of repair layers has a pre-determined residual stress state.