Abstract: The present disclosure relates in general to Diffuse Correlation Spectroscopy system for obtaining an autocorrelation function, and more particular, to a correlator and method for controlling a sampling time period and data length used for calculating an autocorrelation function. The correlator may include, a sampling gate circuit which is open during a variable time period and provides a data sample, a correlation circuit which calculates a correlation function from the data sample provided from the sampling gate circuit, and a parameter determining circuit which determines a sampling time period to be used by the sampling gate circuit based on the correlation function.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an imaging system, method, and apparatus for identifying a latent image of a hidden object. A light source generates a first beam of narrow-band light and a second beam of narrow-band light that has temporal fluctuations correlated with the first beam. A frequency modulator shifts a temporal frequency of at least one of the first beam or the second beam. The first beam is directed towards a first scattering surface and the second beam is directed towards a second scattering surface. The first scattering surface scatters the first beam to a scattered light that illuminates a hidden object. The hidden object reflects at least a portion of the scattered light towards the second scattering surface, the reflected light interferes with the second beam and produces an interference pattern on the second scattering surface.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes an attachment portion, a log-in processing portion, a correlation processing portion, and a restriction processing portion. To the attachment portion, a storage device is attached in a detachable manner. The log-in processing portion authorizes a user to log in based on a predetermined authentication operation. The correlation processing portion correlates the storage device attached to the attachment portion with a user who has already logged in when the storage device is attached to the attachment portion, or with a user who first logs in after the storage device is attached to the attachment portion and kept to be attached. The restriction processing portion restricts access to the storage device attached to the attachment portion, to the user who is correlated with the storage device by the correlation processing portion.

Abstract: The properties of metamaterials are derived both from the inherent properties of their constituent materials and from the geometrical arrangement of those materials. Metamaterials may be stacked or otherwise manipulated to transform substantially monochromatic signal into a second signal having a desired amplitude and phase. Metamaterials may be used with acoustic devices to create haptic feedback with desired properties or to transform the shape of certain devices. Metamaterials may be used in rotating devices with openings that transform a monochromatic signal into a non-monochromatic signal.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving detection of objects in a surrounding environment. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to emitting a signal pulse, acquiring point cloud data about the surrounding environment as identified from the signal pulse reflecting from the surrounding environment. The method further includes determining which data points within the point cloud data are edge points by distinguishing the edge points from field points in the point cloud data according to edge characteristics. The method includes identifying an object in the surrounding environment according to a segment of the point cloud data that is bound by the edge points.

Abstract: A vehicle, such as a satellite or other spacecraft, includes an electrodynamic tether connected thereto. A processor, contained within the vehicle and connected to the electrodynamic tether, is configured to cause a current to be directed to the electrodynamic tether to cause a change in motion of the vehicle. Sensors, such as an attitude sensor, a position sensor, a magnetometer, and an ionosphere sensor, are contained within the vehicle and are connected to the processor. The processor is configured to direct current to the electrodynamic tether based upon input received from the sensors to maintain the vehicle within a specified orbit, such as a highly-inclined eccentric orbit over the polar or other high-latitude region, or to change the vehicle's orbit. The processor may be configured in a closed-loop configuration to account for measured errors by the sensors position, attitude, ionospheric charge density, and/or the Earth's magnetic field.

Abstract: A radiation imaging apparatus includes a radiation detection panel, a housing configured to accommodate the radiation detection panel, and a buffer member. The housing has an opening in a corner. The buffer member includes a first portion fixed inside the housing and a second portion protruding from the opening of the housing to an outside of the housing. An elastic modulus of the second portion of the buffer member is lower than an elastic modulus of a portion of the housing which forms the opening.

Abstract: A radiation apparatus and a radiation signal processing method are provided. To elaborate, the apparatus includes an input unit including a radiation detector; an amplification unit configured to amplify a signal input through the radiation detector; a bipolar signal generation unit configured to generate a bipolar signal by converting the amplified signal; and a comparison unit configured to output a digital signal on the basis of comparison results of the bipolar signal with a preset first threshold value and a preset second threshold value. Herein, the comparison unit includes a first comparator configured to output a digital pulse in an interval where the bipolar signal is larger than the first threshold value and a second comparator configured to output a digital pulse in an interval where the bipolar signal is smaller than the second threshold value.

Abstract: One example includes a superconducting transmission line driver system. The system includes an input stage configured to receive an input pulse and an AC bias current source configured to provide an AC bias current. The system also includes an amplifier coupled to the input stage and configured to generate a plurality of sequential SFQ pulses based on the input pulse in response to the AC bias current. The system further includes a low-pass filter configured to filter the plurality of sequential SFQ pulses to generate an amplified output pulse that is output to a transmission line.

Abstract: A system and method of protecting individuals from ionizing energy is provided. The system can determine and monitor the location of an individual, relative to a source of ionizing energy. The system can determine patterns of ionizing energy expected to be generated by an expected emission from the source. The system can then determine if an individual is within a “danger” zone in which the individual is expected to receive a dose of ionizing energy above an acceptable or prescribed amount. The system may also determine if an individual is outside of an optimal zone in which the individual is expected to receive less than a predetermined dose of ionizing energy without being unnecessarily distant from a working area. The system can provide a warning or initiate other actions when an individual is within a danger zone or an inefficient zone.

Abstract: Flexible sensor systems and sensor mounting devices and methods are disclosed. A sensor-mounting device includes an elongate tubular body made of foam so as to be flexibly manipulatable. The body has a bore extending between front and rear ends in a longitudinal direction. A sensor is located within the bore of the tubular body. Situated within the bore of the body is an inner tube having a central bore. The sensor is protected by and located within the central bore of the inner tube. The inner tube is more rigid than the body and allows the sensor system to be poseable and fixable into many non-permanent positions.

Abstract: First ROI pixel values of a first region of interest 101 of a radiographic intensity distribution image 10, and second ROI pixel values of a second region of interest 102 of the radiographic intensity distribution image 10, are acquired. One of the first and second regions of interest is set to be at a position, or vicinity thereof, where a phase difference in the intensity modulation period within the radiographic intensity distribution image, with respect to the other region of interest, becomes ?/2. Next, an elliptical locus obtained by plotting the first and second ROI pixel values for each radiographic intensity distribution image is determined. k angle region images are then acquired using the radiographic intensity distribution images corresponding to at least k angle regions that have been obtained by dividing the elliptical locus for each given angle. A radiographic image is then generated using the k angle region images. k is an integer of three or more.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus includes a sensor board including a flexible substrate, and a plurality of pixels that are provided on a first surface of the substrate to accumulate electrical charges generated in accordance with light converted from radiation. Additionally, the radiographic imaging apparatus includes flexible cables having one ends electrically connected to the sensor board and the other ends provided with connectors, and flexible cables on which signal processing circuit parts are mounted and which are connected electrically to the cables by the one ends thereof being electrically connected to the connectors. Additionally, the radiographic imaging apparatus includes flexible cables having one ends electrically connected to the sensor board and the other ends provided with connectors, and flexible cables on which drive circuit parts are mounted and which are connected electrically to the cables by the one ends thereof being electrically connected to the connectors.

Abstract: A method for determining the locations of origin of radiation signals in a measurement zone in which radiation signals are detected from the measurement zone by means of a quantity of radiation detectors at a measurement time, and measurement values associated with the measurement time are provided. The determination of the locations of origin is carried out taking into account the measurement values of all of the radiation detectors and of the known positional relationships of the radiation detectors relative to one another using a reference dataset. The measuring device of the invention, for the simultaneous detection of radiation events of decaying radionuclides in the measurement zone has a quantity of radiation detectors provided in a measuring head. An ultrasound probe may be arranged in the measuring head. Detection, determination and imaging of a two-dimensional intensity distribution of radiation signals of a radionuclide is possible in the entire measurement zone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for the monitoring and control of the core of a nuclear reactor along which N fission chambers CFi (i=1, 2, . . . , N) are positioned, N being an integer number greater than or equal to 2, in which: computing means (P) are able to compute a statistical estimation of the nth order neutron flux CFi of each fission chamber CFi and a mean value of estimation of the neutron flux that represents the mean neutron flux prevailing in the core of the nuclear reactor, such that = 1 N ? ? i = 1 N ? ? CFi ? ? and computing means (M, CMP) are able to compute an ageing indicator (S) for the fission chamber CFi from the statistical estimation value of the neutron flux CFi of the fission chamber CFi.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus includes a sensor board including a flexible substrate, and a plurality of pixels that are provided on a first surface of the substrate to accumulate electrical charges generated in accordance with light converted from radiation. Additionally, the radiographic imaging apparatus includes flexible cables having one ends electrically connected to the sensor board and the other ends provided with connectors, and flexible cables on which signal processing circuit parts are mounted and which are connected electrically to the cables by the one ends thereof being electrically connected to the connectors. Additionally, the radiographic imaging apparatus includes flexible cables having one ends electrically connected to the sensor board and the other ends provided with connectors, and flexible cables on which drive circuit parts are mounted and which are connected electrically to the cables by the one ends thereof being electrically connected to the connectors.

Abstract: In the field of radioimmunoguided surgical system instrumentation there is described and claimed a hand-held probe with a disposable power source as well as a visually perceptible indicator of detected counts of radiation. Also disclosed is a system comprising the hand-held probe and an instrumentation console. The handle includes a probe link that transmits a message containing gamma data relating to the low-level electrical signal. The instrumentation console may include a housing, a console link to receive the message transmitted by the probe link, a receiver electrically coupled to the console link to convert the message to corresponding electrical display signals, and a visually perceivable display electrically coupled to the receiver to convert the electrical display signals to a visually perceivable display relating to the amount of radiation detected.

Abstract: An imaging method includes obtaining an image with a first field of view and first effective resolution and the analyzing the image with a visual attention algorithm to one identify one or more areas of interest in the first field of view. A subsequent image is then obtained for each area of interest with a second field of view and a second effective resolution, the second field of view being smaller than the first field of view and the second effective resolution being greater than the first effective resolution.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for simulating the detection of radiation comprise at least one simulated radioactive source, a simulated radiation detector, and an emulating module configured to simulate a detection level for the at least one simulated radioactive source according to a radiation level associated with the simulated radioactive source, wherein the simulated detection level is provided on the simulated radiation detector.

Abstract: A device for detecting signal pulses in an analog measurement signal of a particle counter is disclosed. The device includes an AD converter and an evaluation unit, wherein the evaluation unit includes a slope evaluation unit, which determines signal pulses by evaluating the pulses between adjacent samples in the digital data stream of the AD converter in real time.

Abstract: The cost and power consumption of an imaging apparatus are reduced by facilitating detection of an incident angle of a light beam transmitted through a grating substrate. An image sensor converts an optical image captured by pixels arranged on an imaging surface and outputs the converted image signal. A modulator is configured to modulate intensity of light; and an image processing circuit performs image processing of the output image signal. The modulator has a grating substrate, a grating pattern formed on a back surface side of the grating substrate arranged in proximity to the light receiving surface of the image sensor; and a grating pattern formed on a front surface facing the back surface. Each of the grating patterns is constituted of concentric circles. The modulator performs intensity modulation on the light transmitted through the grating pattern and outputs the modulated light to the image sensor.

Abstract: A shutter assembly may be provided for an infrared imaging module to selectively block external infrared radiation from reaching infrared sensors of the infrared imaging module. For example, the shutter assembly may comprise a paddle situated external to an optical element (e.g., lens) and adapted to be selectively moved by an actuator to substantially block external infrared radiation from entering the optical element. The shutter assembly may be stacked relative to a housing of the infrared imaging module without excessively increasing the overall profile of the infrared imaging module. A substantially reflective low emissivity interior surface may be provided on the paddle to reflect infrared radiation originating from an infrared sensor assembly of the infrared imaging module back to the infrared sensor assembly.

Abstract: The invention provides a measuring instrument, which comprises a measuring unit for projecting a distance measuring light toward an object to be measured and for performing a distance measurement by receiving a reflected light from the object to be measured, and an attitude detecting device integrally provided with the measuring unit, wherein the attitude detecting device has tilt sensors for detecting a horizontality and relative tilt angle detectors for tilting the tilt sensors and for detecting a tilt angle of the measuring unit with respect to the horizontality under such condition that the tilt sensors detects the horizontality so that the horizontality is detected by the tilt sensor, and wherein the distance measurement of the object to be measured is performed by the measuring unit, and a vertical angle of a measuring point is determined based on the result of the tilt detection by the attitude detecting device.

Abstract: A charged particle detector including a scintillator that is irradiated with charged particles, a fluorescent film being in contact with a first surface facing a second surface of the scintillator, the second surface being irradiated with the charged particles, and a photodetector that detects luminescence of the fluorescent film, wherein the fluorescent film has a plurality of regions, the plurality of regions respectively have phosphors that absorb luminescence of the scintillator and emit light with different wavelengths from one another, and a charged particle beam device using the charged particle detector.

Abstract: A system to supervise an operator working in an environment exposed to ionizing radiation. A supervision center includes a processor, memory, screen and network connection facility. A radiation detector/meter connected to the operator obtains and transmits a measurement of the exposure intensity to the supervision center. A radiofrequency tag connected to the detector/meter provides geolocation of the detector/meter. The memory stores a map of the exposed environment including a map of the exposure intensity, and a history file containing a record of the measurement, the date of the measurement and the location of the detector corresponding to the measurement. The memory stores a planning file containing a list, duration, location and scheduling of the operator tasks. A connecting terminal is connected to the network and provided to the operator.

Abstract: A modular imaging system includes an antenna panels, a sensor, and at least one data processor. The antenna panels include an array of antenna elements including at least two antenna elements separated by a spacing more than a half wavelength. The plurality of antenna panels are configurable to be spatially arranged and oriented with respect to one another to measure radar returns of an observation domain for a target. The sensor has a field of view overlapping the observation domain and for measuring an image. The at least one data processor forms part of at least one computing system and is adapted to receive data characterizing the optical image and the radar returns, determine a spatial location of the target, and construct a radar return image of the target using a sparsity constraint determined from the spatial location of the target. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides a measuring instrument, which comprises a measuring instrument main unit and an installment base unit for rotatably supporting the measuring instrument main unit in an up-to-bottom direction and in a left-to-right direction, wherein the measuring instrument main unit has a measuring unit for projecting a distance measuring light toward an object to be measured and for performing a distance measurement by receiving a reflected light from the object to be measured, and an attitude detecting device integrally provided with the measuring unit, wherein the attitude detecting device has tilt sensors for detecting a horizontality and relative tilt angle detectors for tilting the tilt sensors and for detecting a tilt angle of the measuring unit with respect to the horizontality under such condition that the tilt sensors detect the horizontality so that the horizontality is detected by the tilt sensors, and wherein the installment base unit has an up-to-bottom motor for rotating the measuring in

Abstract: A device for determining the location of a source of radiation, based on data acquired at a single orientation of the device without iteration or rotations. Embodiments may comprise two side detector panels flanking a shield layer, plus a front detector positioned orthogonally in front of the side detectors. The various detectors thereby have contrasting angular sensitivities, so that a predetermined angular correlation function can determine the sign and magnitude of the source angle according to the detection rates. Rapid detection and localization of nuclear and radiological weapon materials enables greatly improved inspection of cargo containers and personnel. Advanced detectors such as those disclosed herein will be needed in the coming decades to protect against clandestine weapon transport.

Abstract: Disclosed is a TLD wireless terminal, a TLD management system, and a method for managing the TLD. A TLD wireless terminal adhered to a TLD and communicating with a plurality of repeaters including a first repeater and a second repeater located in a radiation controlled area may include a repeater determining unit configured to selectively determine the first repeater or the second repeater as a repeater for performing communication, and a first communication unit configured to transmit a packet including unique identification information of the wireless terminal to the first repeater.

Abstract: Apparatus, techniques and systems are described for facilitating identification of a target area during a probe-guided radio-localization surgical procedure. The described apparatus, techniques and systems can be used to implement a nuclear-uptake mode controller integrated into a probe to allow a user to instantly switch between multiple nuclear-uptake modes directly from the probe hand-piece. For example, a nuclear-uptake mode controller integrated into the probe can be used to instantly switch between a high-sensitivity nuclear-uptake mode and a high-resolution nuclear-uptake mode to effectively identify the target area in the presence of interfering nuclear signals by better matching the probe's nuclear detection parameters to a search task for that target area.

Abstract: An image-capture device includes an enclosure, a lens arranged in a lens housing, an illumination source and an image sensor. The illumination source has separately energized light emitters adjacent to the lens housing. When a first light emitter is energized, light oscillating in a first orientation is directed away from the image-capture device. When a second light emitter is energized, light oscillating in a second orientation different from the first orientation is directed away from the image-capture device. Alternatively, an image-capture device includes image sensors, a lens and an illumination source. The illumination source directs emitted light away from the device in different orientations. Light reflected from a subject-of-interest is received in optical paths intersected by respective polarizers. Reflected light passing through a first polarizer is substantially orthogonal to reflected light passing through a second polarizer.

Abstract: A networked visual and audible alarm apparatus with base station provides audible and visual alerts upon detection of smoke, carbon monoxide, and gas. The apparatus adapts to a light bulb socket to provide normal lighting when no event is detected. Multiple apparatuses are systematically disposed through different sections of a structure. Each apparatus independently emits an audible signal, dependent on the type of event detected in the respective section for the apparatus. Each alarm apparatus provides a colored high strobe light that illuminates at a color and intensity that varies, dependent on type of event detected. A microphone initiates the audible signal and the high strobe light upon detecting an audible signal from an adjacent alarm apparatus. Voice commands power off the alarming apparatus. A base station controls and monitors a network of apparatuses, and is programmable based on a code that is assigned to each alarm apparatus.

Abstract: A security detection device and system for reducing false triggers is provided. The security detection device is a corner mount devices that may be mounted on the outside corners of building and structures. The security detection device may further communicate via a communications data network with other security detection devices to a community server to create a shared community alarm system.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure comprises a method for calibrating a drive level of a non-radioactive calibration source. Another aspect of the present disclosure comprises a method for using a non-radioactive calibration source to verify correct operation of a radiation detector. Another aspect of the present disclosure comprises a radiation detection system that comprises a radiation detector and a non-radioactive calibration source that is used to verify correct operation of the radiation detector.

Abstract: A method is described in which a spectrum of a surface of a photoconductor member is obtained using optical spectroscopy; and an extent of oxidation of the surface is determined based on the obtained spectrum.

Abstract: A radiation measurement device having a radiation detector, a measurement instrument provided with a signal conversion unit for carrying out signal conversion on a detection current signal output from the radiation detector, and a signal input line for supplying the detection current signal output from the radiation detector to the signal conversion unit, wherein if a test mode is selected, a test current signal is superposed on the detection current signal and supplied to the signal conversion unit through the closing of contacts and the connection of a constant-voltage source and the signal input line, and if a normal mode is selected, the constant-voltage source is connected to a point having the same potential as the signal input line and the generation of a potential difference between the contacts is prevented through the opening of the contacts and the disconnection of the constant-voltage source and signal input line.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave generator includes a 2DEG plate, a first resistor, a second resistor, a source and a floating plate and a dielectric body. The 2DEG plate is configured to form a 2DEG channel. The first resistor is connected to one side node of the 2DEG plate. The second resistor is connected to an opposite side node of the 2DEG plate. The source is disposed between the second resistor and a ground and configured to apply electric power to the 2DEG plate. The floating plate is configured to generate an electromagnetic wave using electric dipoles formed by the 2DEG channel. The dielectric body is formed between the 2DEG plate and the floating plate.

Abstract: An ion implanter comprises a dissociation chamber in the ion implanter. The dissociation chamber has an input port for receiving a gas and an output port for outputting ions. A vacuum chamber surrounds the dissociation chamber. A plurality of rods or plates of magnetic material are located adjacent to the dissociation chamber on at least two sides of the dissociation chamber. A magnet is magnetically coupled to the plurality of rods or plates of magnetic material. A microwave source is provided for supplying microwaves to the dissociation chamber, so as to cause electron cyclotron resonance in the dissociation chamber to ionize the gas.

Abstract: Provided is an electromagnetic wave power sensing apparatus. The electromagnetic wave power measuring apparatus includes a waveguide to which electromagnetic wave power is incident, an electromagnetic wave absorber disposed at a termination of the waveguide and absorbing the electromagnetic wave power incident to a front surface of the electromagnetic wave absorber, parallel plates disposed at a rear of the electromagnetic wave absorber and arranged on and under a center line of the waveguide, a waveguide guide for fixing the waveguide and the electromagnetic wave absorber, wherein the parallel plates are positioned in the waveguide guide, an electro-optic element configured to sense the electromagnetic wave power, an electro-optic element fixer to which the electro-optic element is coupled, and a movement guide coupled to the electro-optic element fixer and controlling movement of the electro-optic element into the inside of the waveguide guide in order to sense the electromagnetic wave power.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring radiation includes a plurality of detectors (2), each detector (2) including: a scintillating material (4) for emitting light in response to incident radiation (6), and a photodetector (8) for receiving light emitted by the scintillating material (4) and outputting an electrical pulse in response to light received from the scintillating material (4), wherein a parameter characterising the electrical pulse is related to an energy associated with the incident radiation (6); and a power supply (10) for supplying power to a plurality of the photodetectors (8). The apparatus reduces the volume of hardware to be transported to the measurement location and therefore provides particular advantages for scanning pipelines and other structures located deep underwater.

Abstract: A counting X-ray detector for converting X-ray radiation into electrical signal pulses is disclosed. The counting X-ray detector includes, in a stacked arrangement, an illumination layer, a converter element and an evaluation unit. The illumination layer is designed to illuminate the converter element. The evaluation unit includes a measuring device for ascertaining an electrical direct current component in the converter element and a counting device for ascertaining from the signal pulses a number or an energy of events. A measuring electrode is formed on the converter element and an electrically conducting connection is formed between the measuring electrode and the measuring device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for detecting, storing, analyzing and enabling access to collected biological or environmental test data. The method includes providing one or more test packs comprising one or more testing strips or swabs for testing biological or environmental materials. The method further includes testing a targeted material at a targeted location and scanning, via a scanning device connected to a computer network, the one or more testing mediums to create collected test data based on the revealed information of the testing, wherein the scanning takes place a short time after the testing and at the targeted location, and wherein the collected test data includes the time, date and geographical tracking data based on the GPS location of the scanning device at the time of the scanning.

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus and method for controlling the X-ray imaging apparatus are provided. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray source configured to generate and emit X-rays onto an object, an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-rays transmitted through the object and convert the X-rays into an electrical signal, a heating portion located at an upper portion of the X-ray detector configured to contact a lower part of the object, a heat transfer portion configured to transfer heat produced in the X-ray source to the heating portion, and a thermal insulation member located between the X-ray detector and the heating portion configured to block heat from being transferred to the X-ray detector.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the direct measurement of specific heat at constant pressure (Cp). A control fluid of a known amount is supplied to a near adiabatic test chamber having a volume. A collapsible bladder within the test chamber is inflated with an incompressible fluid, changing the volume of the test chamber. The change in pressure and temperature of the control fluid relative to the change in volume of the test chamber is measured. The steps are repeated with a sample fluid. The isentropic enthalpy and specific heat at constant pressure of the sample fluid is determined.

Abstract: A sample is irradiated with terahertz light from a light source, so that an image (G1) is generated by capturing an image of a region (R1) including a point (S) of the sample, and an image (G2) is generated by capturing an image of a region (R2) including the point (S) and separated from the region (R1) by a distance (L). A single image (V) is generated by applying a predetermined binary operation to the images (G1) and (G2).

Abstract: A radiation detector includes a block of a material capable of interacting with ionizing radiation to produce charge carriers, an inductor positioned adjacent to the block and having an inductance that depends on a number of the charge carriers in the block, and a sensing circuit coupled to sense a change in the inductance and detect the ionizing radiation base on the change. The sensing circuit may particularly contain an RF synthesizer that drives the inductance, e.g., an LC circuit containing the inductance, and an analyzer that detects changes in the response of the inductance.

Abstract: An x-ray generator tube comprises a vacuum chamber with a cathode and an anode, the cathode and anode placed in the vacuum chamber, the cathode emits an electron beam in the direction of the anode, the anode includes a target emitting x-rays when it is struck by the electron beam, and the x-rays propagate out of the vacuum chamber by passing through the wall of the chamber via a diamond-based transmission window. According to the invention, a diamond-based x-ray sensor is integrated into the diamond-based transmission window.

Abstract: Provided is a mobile X-ray apparatus including: an X-ray radiator configured to emit X-rays; a battery configured to supply power to the X-ray radiator; a charger configured to charge the battery; a battery management system (BMS) configured to receive power from the battery or the charger and output a first signal based on a state of the battery; and a first switch configured to be turned off according to the first signal to prevent power from being supplied to the battery management system (BMS), wherein the first switch is further configured to be turned on by power supplied from the charger when the battery management system (BMS) is shut down.

Abstract: Techniques for forming a wireless RF power harvesting and data network are described. An example electronic device includes an antenna array, a processor, and instructions to direct the actions of the processor. The instructions control the processor to perform a registration process for a power harvesting device. The registration process is to obtain information that enables the transmission of a targeted power packet to the power harvesting device through beamforming. The instructions also direct the processor transmit the targeted power packet to the power harvesting device.

Abstract: A laser-radiation sensor includes a copper substrate on which is grown an oriented polycrystalline buffer layer surmounted by an oriented polycrystalline sensor-element of an anisotropic transverse thermoelectric material. An absorber layer, thermally connected to the sensor-element, is heated by laser-radiation to be measured and communicates the heat to the sensor-element, causing a thermal gradient across the sensor-element. Spaced-apart electrodes in electrical contact with the sensor-element sense a voltage corresponding to the thermal gradient as a measure of the incident laser-radiation power.