Abstract:
Novel heterocyclic compounds having the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein A, B, D, E, G, K, L, M, Q, T, X, Y and Z are as described in the specification, which exhibit a dopamine receptor (preferably a D4 receptor) agonistic activity, and/or a PDE5 inhibitory activity, are disclosed, as well as processes of preparing same, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and uses thereof in the treatment of sexual disorders such as decreased libido, orgasm disorder and erectile dysfunction.
Abstract:
Angle dispersive X-ray diffraction is used to test pharmaceutical products including a dosage form inside packaging, for example a tablet inside a blister pack, without removing the dosage form from the packaging. The dosage form is aligned with a measurement system having an X-ray source for generating X-rays, X-ray optics, and an X-ray detector for detection of X-rays. Then, at least one X-ray signature is measured on a predetermined location on the dosage form. The measured X-ray signature is compared with reference X-ray signatures in a data library.
Abstract:
In apparatus for radiation analysis, for example, X-ray spectrometers, the aperture angle of the analysing radiation beam 45 is often desired to vary during the measuring process. The aperture angle of the radiation beam is determined, for example, by the length of the collimating elements 46, 60 in the collimator. In accordance with the invention, this is achieved by displacing or rotating the collimator through the radiation beam 45, so that the collimating element length L exposed to the radiation beam can be varied in consequence. A collimator comprising rectangular plates 46 (Soller collimator) can be rotated around a shaft 50 perpendicular to the plates, or a collimator comprising X-ray fibres 60 can be arranged with varying fibre lengths and displace them through the radiation beam transversely to the longitudinal direction of the fibres.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for geothermal power generation using a closed-loop of liquid having low boiling temperature. A system for generating electricity includes: a storage tank to store a specific liquid, which has a boiling point of under 90 degrees Celsius; a closed-loop pipe sub-system, which penetrates underground to a depth of between 1,000 to 2,500 meters, and transports therein the specific liquid downwardly underground and then upwardly back towards ground level, and causes at least a portion of the specific liquid to boil underground due to proximity to a natural geothermal heat source; at least one turbine associated with an electric power generator, connected above ground level to the closed-loop pipe sub-system, to receive steam that results in from underground boiling of the specific liquid, to pass the steam through the turbine, and to generate electric power through the electric power generator
Abstract:
Novel piperazine, piperidine and tetrahydropyridine derivatives comprising a dibenzofurane moiety are provided herein, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising same and therapeutic uses thereof.
Abstract:
Angle dispersive X-ray diffraction is used to test pharmaceutical products including a dosage form inside packaging, for example a tablet inside a blister pack, without removing the dosage form from the packaging. The dosage form is aligned with a measurement system having an X-ray source for generating X-rays, X-ray optics, and an X-ray detector for detection of X-rays. Then, at least one X-ray signature is measured on a predetermined location on the dosage form. The measured X-ray signature is compared with reference X-ray signatures in a data library.
Abstract:
An X-ray scattering chamber 12 includes a housing 14 that may be mounted in X-ray diffraction equipment between an X-ray source 2 and an X-ray detector 4, for example on goniometer arm 6. The housing 14 includes sample holder 16 and beam conditioning optics 22,24, but the system also makes use of primary optics 10 outside the housing. The equipment is suitable for SAXS and/or SAXS-WAXS.
Abstract:
The parallel radiation (12) emanating from a sample 4 in a known apparatus for X-ray analysis (for example, for diffraction) is analyzed according to wavelength and focused in a focus 20 by a parabolic multilayer mirror 14. A collimator 28 is positioned around said focus. The resolution of the apparatus can be enhanced by making the angular passage width of the collimator smaller than the maximum range of its reflection angle &agr;max. In accordance with the invention the resolution of the apparatus will be better defined and hence enhanced by implementing the exit collimator 28 in such a way that the angular value for the passage width from every reflecting point A or B of the mirror surface is substantially independent of the position of the reflecting points. Preferably, the exit collimator 28 is implemented in the form of two mutually parallel knife edges which are situated at different distances from the reflecting points of the multilayer mirror.