Abstract: The invention relates to a method for identifying a strain isolated from a clinical sample, at the species and/or subspecies level, using MALDI-TOF-MS analysis comprising a step of classifying the germ in a group before performing the MALDI-TOF-MS analysis

Abstract: In the process of identifying a protein by analyzing and processing mass spectrum data obtained for each micro area (pixel) created by subdividing a two-dimensional area on a sample, mass windows including a peak or peaks on the mass spectrum of each pixel are set (S10), and an integrated value of the ion intensities of the peaks included in each mass window is calculated (S11). For each mass window, a mapping image is created by collecting the integrated intensity values of the pixels (S12), and the mass windows are grouped by evaluating the similarity of the mapping images (S13 and S14). The peaks included in the mass windows belonging to the same group are regarded as originating from the same kind of substance, and those peaks are collected to create a mass spectrum (S15). Based on this spectrum, a protein is identified by a PMF method or the like. The present method can achieve a high level of identifying accuracy even if two or more kinds of proteins are mixed together.

Abstract: While applying a square wave voltage to the ion electrode (21) so that ions already captured in the ion trap (20) do not disperse, the timing of irradiating a laser light for ion generation is controlled in such a manner that ions reach the ion inlet (25) at a predetermined timing of a cycle of the voltage. In the case of a positive ion (cation) for example, the timing of laser light irradiation is adjusted in such a manner that the target ions reach the ion inlet (25) in the low level period of a cycle of the square wave voltage. By injecting ions in addition to the ions already captured in the ion trap (20) in this manner, the amount of ions can be increased, and by performing a mass separation and detection after that, the signal intensity in one mass analysis can be increased. Accordingly, by decreasing the number of repetitions of the mass analysis for summing up mass profiles, the measuring time can be shortened.

Abstract: A ribbon beam mass analyzer having a first and second solenoid coils and steel yoke arrangement. Each of the solenoid coils have a substantially “racetrack” configuration defining a space through which an ion ribbon beam travels. The solenoid coils are spaced apart along the direction of travel of the ribbon beam. Each of the solenoid coils generates a uniform magnetic field to accommodate mass resolution of wide ribbon beams to produce a desired image of ions generated from an ion source.

Abstract: A charged particle beam apparatus which is able to adjust charged particle optics easily in a short time with a high degree of accuracy and a method of adjusting charged particle optics are provided.

Abstract: A laser atom probe situates a counter electrode between a specimen mount and a detector, and provides a laser having its beam aligned to illuminate the specimen through the aperture of the counter electrode. The detector, specimen mount, and/or the counter electrode may be charged to some boost voltage and then be pulsed to bring the specimen to ionization. The timing of the laser pulses may be used to determine ion departure and arrival times allowing determination of the mass-to-charge ratios of the ions, thus their identities. Automated alignment methods are described wherein the laser is automatically directed to areas of interest.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to obtain a clear absorbed current image without involving the difference in gain of amplifier between inputs, from absorbed currents detected by using a plurality of probes and to improve measurement efficiency. In the present invention, a plurality of probes are brought in contact with a specimen. While irradiating the specimen with an electron beam, currents flowing in the probes are measured. Signals from at least two probes are input to a differential amplifier. An output of the differential amplifier is amplified. On the basis of the amplified output and scanning information of the electron beam, an absorbed current image is generated. According to the invention, a clear absorbed current image can be obtained without involving the difference in gain of amplifier between inputs. Thus, measurement efficiency in a failure analysis of a semiconductor device can be improved.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intra-oral dental radiology sensor. The sensor comprises an electronic image acquisition module and a molded casing made of a hard plastic which is locally provided with overmoldings made of a softer plastic having the consistency of smooth rubber, covering the hard plastic in areas located on the outside of the casing and corresponding to projecting angular portions of the hard plastic, and also in areas located inside the casing at places where the electronic module may bear. The soft plastic is preferably a copolymer of the SEBS (styrene/ethylene-butylene/styrene) type whereas the hard plastic is preferably a polyamide. The patient's comfort is improved and the module is better protected against shocks without increasing its size.

Abstract: A semiconductor device for sensing infrared radiation is provided. In an embodiment, the semiconductor device includes a sensor configuration which includes a light receiving portion for converting incident photons into heat and a sensing portion integrated with the light receiving portion and having a resistance varying according to the converted heat; and a sensing circuit which includes a common mode current providing portion and a current subtraction portion, wherein the common mode current providing portion outputs a common mode current related to a value of a current which is flowing in the sensing portion when there is no incident light and the current subtraction portion outputs subtraction currents for the common mode current and a sensing current related to a current output from the sensing portion.

Abstract: An infrared light detector with an infrared light sensitivity thereof further improved. According to the infrared light detector, an isolated region of a first electronic layer is switched between a “disconnected status” and a “connected status”. Under the connected status, saturation of an electrostatic charge quantity of the isolated region in the disconnected status is eliminated, and consequently, saturation of a variation amount of an electrical conductivity of a second electronic layer is eliminated. Therefore, the infrared light sensitivity is further improved by time integration of the variation amount of the electrical conductivity of the second electronic layer.

Abstract: Methods of determining thickness and phase of a GST layer on a semiconductor substrate are described using intensity spectra within the infra-red range. In particular, techniques for using certain transmission at certain frequencies are disclosed for faster thickness and phase determination in an in-line or standalone metrology/monitoring system for CMP processes.

Abstract: This patent presents a method for measuring the concentration of biodiesel in a homogeneous biodiesel-diesel oil mixture using mid infrared radiation for use as fabrication monitor, quality control, law enforcement and multi-fueled vehicles. The method is characterized by the use of mid infrared absorption measurement in the range from 1870 to 1600 cm?1 (5347.6 to 6250.0 nm) which corresponds to the carbonyl group absorption peak (C?O) that is only present in biodiesel. Both intensity and area of the carbonyl absorption peak present power law dependence with the biodiesel percentile in the biodiesel-diesel oil mixture.

Abstract: There are provided a scintillator panel excellent in productivity and exhibiting enhanced emission-extracting efficiency and sharpness, resulting in reduced deterioration in sharpness between planar light-receiving element, and a radiation flat panel detector.

Abstract: A neutron reactant layer (220) is directly coated inside an aluminum substrate (200) of an incident window (20). A first scintillator layer (201) is formed inside the neutron reactant layer 220, and a photoelectric conversion layer (202) is formed inside the first scintillator layer (201). A neutron reactant layer (210) is composed of enriched boron carbide (10B4C), and generates ?-rays from neutrons by a (n, ?) reaction in enriched boron. The first scintillator layer (201) is light-emitted by this ?-rays.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for correcting primary and secondary emission data. The method includes obtaining an emission data set having primary and secondary emission data representative of primary and secondary emission particles emitting from a region of interest and applying a scatter correction model to the emission data set to derive an estimated scatter vector. The method also includes comparing the emission data set to the estimated scatter vector to identify an amount of secondary emission data in the emission data set and correcting the emission data set based on the amount of secondary emission data identified in the comparing operation.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive detector (120) includes a scintillator array (124) coupled with a photosensor array (140) via an adhesive laminate (144). The photosensor (140) has a plurality of dixels (136). The adhesive laminate (144) includes a material free region that extends through the adhesive laminate (144) from the scintillator array (124) to the photosensor array (140) and that is located between a pair of adjacent dixels (136).

Abstract: Detector with a partially transparent scintillator substrate According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a flat detector is provided in which an opaque layer between a transparent substrate and a CsI scintillator is arranged. This layer is made partially transparent by opening many small holes in the opaque layer with for example a pulsed laser. This allows for the application of light to the inside of the front end of the flat detector through the opaque layer.

Abstract: A radiation detector characterized by includes a photoelectric conversion element, a scintillation layer which converts radioactive rays to fluorescence, the scintillation layer being formed on the photoelectric conversion element, and a reflective film formed on the scintillation layer, the reflective film containing light-scattering particles for reflecting the fluorescence from the scintillation layer and a binder material binding the light-scattering particles, and having depletion portions without being filled with the binder material, the depletion portions being formed in a periphery of the light-scattering particles.

Abstract: A direct conversion radiation detector includes a detector body made from a direct conversion material, a plurality of segmented electrode members operatively coupled to a radiation-receiving side of the detector body and at least one electrode operatively coupled to a second side of the detector body. The radiation detector is configured such that received radiation is incident on the segmented electrode members. The radiation detector provides reduced polarization effects for a variety of high flux radiation detection applications.

Abstract: New sensors, pixel detectors and different embodiments of multi-channel integrated circuit are disclosed. The new high energy and spatial resolution sensors use solid state detectors. Each channel or pixel of the readout chip employs low noise preamplifier at its input followed by other circuitry. The different embodiments of the sensors, detectors and the integrated circuit are designed to produce high energy and/or spatial resolution two-dimensional and three-dimensional imaging for different applications. Some of these applications may require fast data acquisition, some others may need ultra high energy resolution, and a separate portion may require very high contrast. The embodiments described herein addresses these issues and also other issues that may be useful in two and three dimensional medical and industrial imaging.

Abstract: A variable waveform detector may include multiple stages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lithography system in which intensities of individually modulated beams from a multitude of beams are determined, comprising a measuring device with a sensor having a sensor area adapted for simultaneously sensing a plurality of beams and providing an aggregated signal thereof. The beams are individually modulated according to associated temporal blanking patterns. The present invention further relates to a method for calculating individual beam intensities dependent on the measured aggregated signal and the temporal blanking patterns of the beams.

Abstract: The system for irradiating patients with charged particles includes a raster scanning irradiation unit with a particle accelerator, a beam guide unit, and a 3D scanning system. It also contains a therapy planning system for generating therapy planning data, which include the energy and number of charged particles per raster point in each layer as derived from the derived dose distribution; a therapy control system, which converts the planning data generated by the therapy planning system into irradiation data and irradiation commands for the particle accelerator, the beam guide unit, and the 3D scanning system. The system further has a plurality of safety devices for ensuring that the therapy planning data have been converted correctly and for verifying the functionality of the system.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and an apparatus for the quantitative determination of the concentration of fluorophores of at least one substance in a sample. A constant portion of the reference light of a reference light wave length (?r) emitted by a reference light source (28) is coupled in by an optical element (REM) in the direction of a receiving element (38). A first measured value is detected which corresponds to the portion of the reference light coupled in which is incident on the receiving element (38). The sample is irradiated with the excitation light of an excitation wave length (?ex) emitted by an excitation light source (26). A second measured valued is detected which corresponds to the portion of the fluorescent light of an emission wave length (?em) emitted by the sample which is incident on the receiving element (38). The ratio (Emes2/Es2) of the second measured value (Emes2) to the first measured value (Es2) is determined.

Abstract: A surface acoustic wave (“SAW”) device including a SAW element, a first material, a luminescence material and a light source, and a method for signal amplification of a SAW element. The first material may be positioned on the SAW element and bound to a target material in a sample. The luminescence material may be bound to the target material. The light source may apply light to the luminescence material. The SAW device and the method for signal amplification of a SAW element using the same allow amplification of a signal of the SAW element by an electromagnetic wave generated when light is applied to the luminescence material.

Abstract: It is a feature that in the present invention, provided is a method of cleaning a radiation image conversion panel possessing a substrate and provided thereon, a phosphor layer, and further possessing a protective layer provided on the phosphor layer, wherein a surface of the protective layer is cleaned by moving a cleaning member, while applying a pressure of 1 mN/cm2-1 N/cm2 to the surface of the protective layer with the cleaning member. Also provided can be a method of cleaning a radiation image conversion panel to provide an image information reading method by which image information exhibiting reduced image defect and image unevenness without damaging the radiation image conversion panel can be read out.

Abstract: A scintillator panel exhibiting enhanced emission luminance is disclosed, comprising a phosphor layer containing a phosphor capable of emitting light upon exposure to radiation, a substrate supporting the phosphor layer and a protective film covering the phosphor layer and the substrate, wherein the phosphor layer comprises two or more layers, and satisfying the following expression 1: 1.0?B/A?1000??Expression 1 wherein B is an average activator concentration (mol %) of an uppermost phosphor layer, based on a phosphor and A is an average activator concentration (mol %) of the other phosphor layers, based on a phosphor.

Abstract: A system and method for separating particles is disclosed in which the particles are exposed to a moving light intensity pattern which causes the particles to move at a different velocities based on the physical properties of the particles. This system and method allows particles of similar size and shape to be separated based on differences in the particles dielectric properties.

Abstract: In a particle attachment preventing method in a substrate processing apparatus, an electron density control power supplied from the second power supply is adjusted such that an electron density above the substrate gets lower than during a plasma processing, for a preset short period of time after the plasma processing is ended, and a bias power supplied from the first power is maintained for the preset short period of time. The second power supply is a high frequency power supply for supplying a high frequency power having a frequency that is higher than that of the bias power, and in said adjusting of the electron density control power, the high frequency power supplied from the second power supply is lowered as compared with that during the plasma processing.

Abstract: [Problem] An extreme ultraviolet light source device in accordance with the present invention corrects an optical performance of a laser beam in an appropriate manner. [Means for Resolution] A guide laser beam that has an optical axis and a beam diameter substantially equivalent to those of a driver pulsed laser beam is introduced into an amplification system 30 that amplifies a laser beam that is output from a driver laser oscillator 20. The guide laser beam is output from a laser device 50 as a continuous light, and is introduced into a light path of the driver pulsed laser beam via a guide laser beam introduction mirror 52. A sensor 44 detects an angle (a direction) of a laser beam and a variation of a curvature of a wave front. A wave front correction controller 60 outputs a signal to a wave front correction part 34 based on a measured result of a sensor 36.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for measuring wrinkles on a web in an R2R process. The system includes a laser generation device (100) for projecting a laser beam, emitted in a linear shape, onto a surface of a web (200), which is stopped or moving. A camera (300) captures a band of light, formed when the laser beam generated by the laser generation device (100) is projected onto the surface of the web (200), and transmitting image data of the captured light band. A measurement device (400) calculates coordinates of an arbitrary location on the web (200) on a basis of the image data transmitted from the camera (300), processes an image of the light band on a basis of the calculated coordinates, and displays the processed image. Accordingly, the results of reliable wrinkle measurement are provided for a web in an R2R process.

Abstract: A device for stopping a flow of fluid in a fixed length of tube with an actuator simple in construction is provided. The stopping device is free of direct touch with the fluid inside the tube, expected not to obstruct the flow in the tube as permitted as possible at normal condition, expected to perform both detection and control with a single device, and further invulnerable to kinds of fluids. The device for stopping a flow of fluid includes a tube holder to keep a tube in looped configuration, a movable part pressing the looped configuration of the tube. Pressing of the looped configuration of the tube make a snapped bent to stop the flow of fluid passed through the tube. Putting the movable part back into place results in the tube's returning from the configuration having the bent, allowing the fluid flowing again through the tube.

Abstract: A dual position pilot operated valve assembly having a main piston, with a valve member, reciprocable within a valve body, wherein the valve body is adapted for sealingly mating with a valve seat and passage located intermediate the valve body inlet and outlet ports, the valve body having a cylindrical adapter secured to an open end thereof and housing a secondary piston, reciprocable therein, with an axial stem depending from the second piston bottom surface and extending through the adaptor to the first piston cavity for intermittent contact therewith; and an end cap secured to and closing the adapter and having an inlet port interconnected with a source of high pressure control gas and respective first and second conduits leading to the main and secondary piston bore cavities, with an adjustment mechanism controlling the degree of opening/closing of the valve assembly. Several methods of operation are also set forth.

Abstract: A device, and a valve including such a device, for converting a pivoting movement of a pinion into a translational movement of a slide. The pinion is mounted to pivot relative to a slide mounting member including a fixed tubular wall. The tubular wall is provided with at least one cam surface acting on a follower roller mounted on a mounting part connected to the pinion in rotation and to the slide in translation. The pinion is carried by the mounting member coaxially with the tubular wall.

Abstract: An electrical connection device for a gas control valve. In one embodiment the device has a first electrical insulation member with an aperture extending between top and bottom surfaces and a second electrical insulation member having a top face and a bottom face and situated in the aperture of the first electrical insulation member so that the top face resides in the aperture and the bottom face resides outside the aperture. A joint member connects the first and second electrical insulation members. The device also includes first and second electrical terminals that are electrically insulated from one another and wherein each extends from the second electrical insulation member through the joint member to a location outside the first electrical insulation member.

Abstract: A piezoelectric valve having a housing is provided with an inner chamber, in which ends at least one nozzle communicating with an associated port for a medium and provided with a sealing seat having a seat face, a deformable piezoelectric bending element being received in the inner chamber of the housing in such a way that the nozzle can be closed by a portion of the bending element movable relative to the nozzle in response to deformation of the bending element, and the bending element being provided with padding of an elastically resilient material, at least in its region opposite the nozzle. This sealing seat is disposed at the end face of a nozzle insert, which is disposed to be displaceable substantially perpendicular to the seat face in a receptacle fixed to the housing, a thermally expandable compensating member acting between the receptacle and the associated nozzle insert.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solenoid valve that is to be mounted leaktight and in a simple manner. Provided according to the invention is a first housing part with a tool engagement portion for screwing of a second housing part into an inner thread of a receptacle. The two housing parts are joined immovably to each other. The first housing part has a tensile strength that is greater than a tensile strength of second housing part.

Abstract: A replacement for a flow shut off valve is disclosed. A typical flow shut-off valve is normally located between the water supply and the user operated valves that supply water to a faucet. The improvements in this application provides a replacement flow shut off valve where the flow control valve has finite flow steps to reduce water that wasted when the user's valve is fully opened. The valve has features for a lock that eliminates an unauthorized person from fully opening the valve without unlocking the valve. In addition to the valve providing water savings from the regulation the lower flow through the faucet reduces splatter from the faucet from high flow or pressure water bounces off the bottom of a basin.

Abstract: A valve has a closure member for closing a valve orifice, particularly so as to be tight against gas, in a closed position of the closure member. The closure member can be moved in a closing process by at least one actuator starting from a first position of maximum opening at least along a first partial distance with a linear movement component in direction of its closed position, and the actuator carries out a closing stroke with a linear stroke direction for a movement of the closure member with this movement component. The actuator is so arranged in relation to the closure member that an angle diverging from 0° and 180° is provided between the linear movement component of the closure member along the first partial distance, proceeding from the first position of maximum opening, and the linear stroke direction of the actuator.

Abstract: A ball valve seat arrangement is provided that permits relief of cavity pressure. The arrangement includes a valve body for receiving a resilient annular seat. First passages in the seat provide communication between the valve cavity, and a space formed between the seat and the valve body. When the cavity pressure reaches a certain level, a sealing point between the seat and the valve body is lost. Communication is thereby provided between the space and the valve passage to achieve cavity pressure relief.

Abstract: Fluid valves having an integral safety shut-off are described. An example bonnet assembly for use with a control valve having opposing seating surfaces includes a first bonnet that is to be removably coupled to the control valve. The first bonnet having a first bore adapted to receive a portion of a first valve trim and further adapted to engage one of the seating surfaces to provide a fluid seal between the first bore and the portion of the first valve trim. Additionally, the second bonnet that is to be removably coupled to the control valve. The second bonnet having a second bore adapted to receive a portion of a second valve trim and further adapted to engage the other one of the seating surfaces to provide a fluid seal between the second bore and the portion of the second valve trim.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion for use as a finishing agent for textiles, wherein the dispersion contains a pyrogenically produced, aggregated silicon dioxide powder and a cationic polymer which is soluble in the dispersion, wherein the cationic polymer is present in a quantity such that the particles of the silicon dioxide powder exhibit a positive zeta potential.

Abstract: A polyol ester suitable for use as a lubricant or a lubricant base stock has a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. less than or equal to 22 cSt and a viscosity index of greater than or equal to 140. The ester comprises a reaction product of (a) at least one polyhydric alcohol having at least 2 primary hydroxyl groups, (b) at least one monocarboxylic acid having 2 to 15 carbon atoms and (c) at least one polycarboxylic acid having 2 to 15 carbon atoms, wherein the number of acid groups derived from the polycarboxylic acid(s) is at least 25% of the total number of acid groups derived from the monocarboxylic and polycarboxylic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the formation or accumulation of ice on a solid surface and for reducing the salt out temperatures.

Abstract: A lapping composition is presented, wherein that lapping composition is formed by mixing a solvent, a base, and a phenolic compound having structure I: wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of —O?Mx+ wherein x is selected from the group consisting of 1, 2, and 3, —O—R3 wherein R3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, allyl, and phenyl, —N(R3R4) wherein R4 is selected from the group consisting of —H, alkyl, allyl, and phenyl, and —S—R3; and wherein R2 is selected from the group consisting of —O?Mx+ wherein x is selected from the group consisting of 1, 2, and 3, —O—R3 wherein R3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, allyl, and phenyl, —N(R3R4) wherein R4 is selected from the group consisting of —H, alkyl, allyl, and phenyl, and —S—R3.

Abstract: In a lithium transition metal oxide having a layered structure, one is provided, which is particularly excellent as a positive electrode active material of a battery on board of an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle in particular. A lithium transition metal oxide having a layered structure is proposed, wherein the ratio of the crystallite diameter determined by Measurement Method 1 according to the Rietveld method with respect to the mean powder particle diameter (D50) determined by the laser diffraction/scattering-type particle size distribution measurement method is 0.05 to 0.20.

Abstract: The agent basically consists of Saxolith, a crystalline marble-based filler, and Erkamar, a binder having adhesive properties. The agent preferably also contains dimethylethanolamine to improve the dissolution of resins and to stabilize the pH, as well as isopropanol as the diluent, Sipernat to improve the flow properties, Agitan as defoaming agent and coagulant, as well as Byk to improve the flow properties and as a filler. The agent is produced by adding Erkamar to at least the same quantity of water, mixing it and stirring it for a few hours, cooling the mixture to room temperature, and adding at least the same quantity of Saxolith as that of Erkamar added previously and stirring until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

Abstract: A polymerizable liquid crystal composition is provided that is excellent in UV curing characteristics in the air and is excellent in orientation homogeneity, and a polymer film as a selective reflection film is provided that is obtained by orienting and polymerizing the composition on a supporting substrate. The liquid crystal composition contains a compound (1), a compound (2), a compound (3), a compound selected from a group of compounds represented by the formulae (4) to (6), and a surfactant. In the following formulae Y1 to Y4 and Y6 are each alkylene, A2, A3, A41, A42, A51, A52 and A6 are each a cyclic group, Z2 to Z4 and Z6 are each a bonding group, P4 and P6 are each an integer of from 0 to 3, R2, R31 and R32 are each hydrogen, halogen or alkyl, and Q1 and Q2 are each a polymerizable group.

Abstract: An organic luminescent material-containing solution contains an organic electroluminescent material and a solvent. The organic electroluminescent material at least contains a host and a dopant. The host is an anthracene derivative and is dissolved in the solvent with a content of 0.5 mass percent or more. The solvent is preferably a cyclic ketone. The solvent preferably contains a cyclohexanone derivative as the cyclic ketone.

Abstract: In a method of forming a light emissive nanostructure, a quantum dot is provided and a crosslinked-glutathione layer around the quantum dot is formed. The light emissive nanostructure thus comprises a quantum dot and a crosslinked-glutathione layer around the quantum dot. In another method, a metal-based nanostructure is provided, and a crosslinked-glutathione layer coated on a surface of the metal-based nanostructure is formed. The metal-based nanostructure is thus coated with a crosslinked-glutathione layer. To promote crosslinking and stability, the glutathione layer may be crosslinked in the presence of an activating agent and sufficient amount of free glutathione.