Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of a matrix, typically comprising a rigid resin, for purifying samples, such as by separating one or more small molecules from one or more large molecules in a sample. Also disclosed is a method of making the matrix, a method of using the matrix, systems comprising the matrix, and kit aspects. Disclosed aspects comprising a porous size exclusion support and an amine-containing moiety can be used in small and large spin column formats and can be equilibrated with a wide range of buffers.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a first method is provided for providing a service for performing Orthogonal Defect Classification (ODC) analysis. The first method includes the steps of (1) querying a customer about a level of service desired for a customer defect analysis project; (2) configuring a customer defect data collection tool for ODC; (3) adapting a defect data transfer tool to transfer defect data from the defect data collection tool; (4) transferring the defect data to a database structured to be accessible by an ODC analysis tool; and (5) performing ODC analysis on the defect data using the ODC analysis tool. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: A probe (1) is designed to propagate and radiate microwave electromagnetic energy in a controlled fashion. The probe (1) includes at least one waveguide (2) of cross-section which would not normally pass microwaves at the operational frequency. The waveguide (2) therefore includes dielectric material (5), such as alumina, in the form of a rod an exposed portion of which forms an antenna. The probe is preferably for use in endometrial ablation and therefore the reduced dimension of the waveguide can be made compatible with the narrow neck of the uterus.