摘要:
Optical information media that contain a data layer material that is substantially inert to oxidation and has a defined melting point range are disclosed. The inertness to oxidation and melting point range make the media particularly attractive for long-term information storage.
摘要:
An x-ray transmissive window comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes arranged into a patterned frame. At least one transmission passage is defined in the patterned frame, the transmission passage extending from a base of the patterned frame to a face of the patterned frame. A film is carried by the patterned frame, the film at least partially covering the transmission passage while allowing transmission of x-rays through the transmission passage.
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An improved device for delivery of a medicament to the digestive tract of a ruminant animal comprises a polymeric medicated core retained in a dense tube by a relatively thick layer of an elastic sealant.
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A gas tight cell receives an unmetered stream of sample gas. The cell is divided into a reaction chamber, as drift chamber and an ion collector chamber by transverse shutter grids normally carrying an ion repellent charge. The inlet of a chromatograph analytical column is connected to the outlet of the cell ion collector chamber. Inert gas admitted to the ion collector chamber is divided into a drift gas stream and into an oppositely directed carrier gas stream. The drift gas flows from the collector chamber through the drift chamber and out the reaction chamber. The carrier gas flows from the collector chamber through a deionizer into the chromatograph column. An electrostatic field urges sample gas ions from the reaction chamber toward the ion collection chamber. The ions are blocked from entering or exiting from the intervening drift chamber by the charge on the shutter grids. At selected times the repellent charges are removed from the shutter grids to allow a group of sample gas ions to traverse the drift chamber and enter the ion collection chamber. Such ions become entrained in the carrier gas stream and are transported thereby through the deionizer into the chromatograph column. The waveform of the current induced in the deionizer by sample gas ions passing therethrough provides information on the time, volume and shape of the gas sample admitted to the chromatograph column.
摘要:
A computerized video imaging system is provided which includes a target mount for supporting a target photographic transparency. A lamphouse is positioned to pass light through the transparency and includes light sources for a set of primary colors. An image sensor is positioned to receive light passing from the lamphouse through the transparency and generates video signals representing hue and intensity of the light. Image storage means are provided for storing color reference representations of the reference transparency. A color video monitor receives signals related to the reference representations and the target video signals. A computer interfaces with the light source and the image storage to calculate photographic color correction values for the target transparency.
摘要:
A non-linear equalizer corrects for intersymbol interference in a digital data transmission system by introducing baud rate samples into an N-stage tapped delay line and provision is made for storing a sequence of M prior decisions in a prior decision register. Both the samples from the tapped delay line and the contents of the prior decision register are coupled to a weighting matrix processor which is updated to permit adaptation to different channels conditions. When initially placed into operation, a training sequence is coupled to a reference register and differences between arrived-at decisions and the true symbols are employed to provide an error vector which is then used to update the weighting matrix in the processor. Decisions on the data estimates are hard-limited to form a set of M prior decisions which are placed into the prior decision register. The training sequence is employed over a suitable acquisition time so that the weights of the processor matrix will have stabilized at values suitable for the channel through which unknown digital data will be transmitted.Because the equalizer of the invention is non-linear, it can remove intersymbol interference without the severe noise enhancement problem of linear equalizers on some channels. Moreover, not only can it remove intersymbol interference from both precursors and postcursors, but it has the ability to modify previously made decisions upon the receipt of additional data from the channel.
摘要:
Equalizers are commonly used in digital data signaling systems to reduce the effects of intersymbol interference on a signal received over a transmission channel. However, conventional equalizers are relatively slow due to their use of multipliers. Also, generally such equalizers are limited to providing a linear response to the received input signal samples. Accordingly, to provide a high-speed equalizer which is capable of both linear and nonlinear response, a transmission channel signal containing intersymbol interference is passed through a delay means which provides sequential Q-bit samples of said transmission channel signal. These Q-bit samples are then applied to a weighting means which includes a memory having stored equalizing weighting values which are accessed in accordance with the Q-bit samples to provide predetermined weighted output words in response to the Q-bit samples. These output words can be either linear or nonlinear with respect to the Q-bit samples. This technique serves to reduce intersymbol interference in the received signal thereby equalizing this signal. Also, since no multipliers are necessary, the equalizing operation can be carried out at a very high speed.
摘要:
An x-ray window comprising a polymer and carbon nanotubes and/or graphene. The carbon nanotubes and/or graphene can be embedded in the polymer. Multiple layers of polymer, carbon nanotubes, and/or graphene may be used. The polymer with carbon nanotubes and/or graphene can be used as an x-ray window support structure and/or thin film.
摘要:
In an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a thin layer chromatography (“TLC”) plate is disclosed. The method includes forming a layer of elongated nanostructures (e.g., carbon nanotubes), and at least partially coating the elongated nanostructures with a coating. The coating includes a stationary phase and/or precursor of a stationary phase for use in chromatography. At least a portion of the elongated nanostructures may be removed after being coated. Embodiments for TLC plates and related methods are also disclosed.
摘要:
A carbon nanotube MEMS assembly comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes oriented into a patterned frame, the patterned frame defining at least two components of a MEMS device. An interstitial material at least partially binds adjacent carbon nanotubes one to another. At least one component of the frame is fixed and at least one component of the frame is movable relative to the fixed component.