Abstract: A method of inspecting a glass article using nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI). An NMRI-active filler material may be applied to the interior surface, the exterior surface, or both of the container. The excess material then may be removed leaving the filler within one or more anomalies on the surface of the container. And an NMRI analysis may be performed producing images associated with the anomalies having filler material therein.

Abstract: A process for forming a textured back reflector for a photovoltaic device is provided. The process includes providing a moving substrate, positioning the substrate within a deposition chamber, and sputtering a metal or a metal alloy target positioned within the deposition chamber to produce sputtered material. The process further includes introducing a reacting gas mixed with argon into the deposition chamber. The reacting gas and the sputtered metal or metal alloy material form an alloy layer. The alloy layer is formed on the substrate and provides a textured surface on the substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a system for contactless cleaning of an object surface, a lithographic apparatus including the system, and a method of manufacturing a device. The system may include a He plasma source contained in a chamber and a control unit constructed to modify plasma parameters in use, such as the electron energy distribution of the plasma for causing an increase in formation of He metastables without modifying operational parameters of the plasma source. The control unit may include an electrical biasing unit constructed to apply a positive bias voltage to the object, for attracting free electrons from the plasma. The system may include a supplementary gas source, which may be either pre-mixed with He or be supplied from a further gas source. The supplementary gas may be selected based on a pre-knowledge on a type of particles to be expected on the surface of the object.