Abstract:
The present invention relates to a photosensitive composition comprising synthetic nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite or a synthetic precursor thereof doped with a rare earth ion, the use of the composition in restorative or cosmetic dentistry, a process for preparing the composition and a method of generating an image of an exposed dentinal surface of a tooth.
Abstract:
The resolution of conventional imaging devices is restricted by the diffraction limit. 'Perfect' imaging devices which can achieve a resolution beyond the diffraction limit have been considered impossible to implement. However, the present disclosure provides an imaging device which can achieve improved resolution beyond the diffraction limit and which can be implemented in practice. Said imaging device comprises: a. a lens having a refractive index that varies according to a predetermined refractive index profile; b. a source; c. an outlet for decoupling waves from the device; and d.a reflector provided around the lens, the source and the outlet, wherein the reflector and the refractive index profile of the lens are together arranged to direct waves transmitted in any of a plurality of directions from the source to the outlet.
Abstract:
A coating (10) between a nonlinear crystal (5) and a silicon prism coupler (9), prevents transmission of radiation scattered within the crystal (5) by filtering out frequencies outside the silicon bandgap to avoid free carrier absorption, but transmits THz frequencies that correspond to the bandgap.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of producing hydrogen comprising: contacting steam (20) with a proton conducting membrane (7) supported on a porous redox stable substrate (8), through said substrate (8). The membrane (7) is non-permeable to molecular gas and to oxide ions. A DC voltage is applied across an anode (15) coupled to the substrate side of the membrane and a cathode (9, 11) coupled to its other side so as to dissociate at least part of the steam (20), into protonic hydrogen and oxygen at said anode (15). The protonic hydrogen passes through the membrane and forms molecular hydrogen (23) at the cathode (9, 11).
Abstract:
In an aspect, the present invention provides an optical encryption terminal for generating and distributing a cryptographic key signal in a cryptography key distribution system having at least two optical encryption terminals. The optical encryption terminal comprises an electronic processing unit and the optical encryption terminal is configured to selectively receive optical input signals generated by a source of electromagnetic radiation and optical input signals generated by a further optical encryption terminal, and to selectively output first optical output signals to a detection element and second optical output signals to the further optical encryption terminal, wherein the first optical output signals are based on the optical input signals generated by the further optical encryption terminal and transformed in accordance with an optical encryption pattern provided at the optical encryption terminal. Furthermore, the optical encryption terminal is configured to determine, using the electronic processing unit, a cryptographic key signal on the basis of at least one radiometric and/or photometric quantity associated with the optical output signals detected by the detection element.
Abstract:
Apparatus for analysing a biological substance comprises a probe (1) for directing light emitted by a light source onto an area of the substance to cause fluorescence at that area. The fluorescent light is received by receiving means in the probe and is conveyed to spectral analysis means (4; 1-8; 2-8) for use in analysing the spectrum of the received fluorescent light and temporal analysis means (8, 10; 118) for analysing temporal characteristics of the received fluorescent light. The use of common receiving means ensures that the temporal and spectral analyses are conducted on the same area, and both types of analysis can, in combination, provide more information on the area being analysed than each individual type of analysis. Apparatus for analysing a biological substance by causing a substance to fluoresce and measuring characteristics of the resultant fluorescent light may have spectral analysis means and temporal analysis means, wherein the spectral analysis means is connected to the temporal analysis means so as to select the wavelength of the received light to be analysed by the temporal analysis means.
Abstract:
A parametric device having a non-linear material (4) for generating an idler wave and a signal wave (16) in response to a pump wave (14), the pump, idler and signal waves being non-collinear, the device having a cavity (10, 11) resonant at the pump wavelength and means for varying the angle between the propagation directions of the pump and idler waves.
Abstract:
The invention provides a cyclometallated complex comprising the structure of formula (I); wherein M is a d-block transition metal; B is a five- or six-membered aryl or heteroaryl ring which is optionally substituted and optionally fused to one or more other aryl or heteroaryl rings; A is a five- or six-membered heteroaryl ring comprising at least three nitrogen atoms; R l is a group other than hydrogen; n is zero or an integer equal to or greater than one; and A and B are optionally fused or linked by one or more covalent bonds. The invention also provides the use of such complexes in optoelectronic devices, and in particular in organic light emitting devices.
Abstract:
A microreactor (20) for the synthesis of chemical compounds includes a container having a body section (21). Entry pores are provided to permit fluid to enter the container and a visual identification device is provided to enable visual identification of the microreactor (20).
Abstract:
A receiver assembly (100) and data communications method are disclosed. In one arrangement, a receiver assembly (100) comprises a concentration stage (14). The concentration stage (14) receives radiation via an input surface (120) and outputs concentrated radiation via an output surface (122). The concentration stage comprises a wavelength converting member (6) that converts radiation to longer wavelength radiation. An optical element (102) is provided which is such that if a plane wave of radiation is incident on the optical element a spatial distribution of radiation derived from the plane wave on the input surface of the concentration stage varies as a function of a direction of incidence of the plane wave relative to the optical element. A plurality of detectors (42) are provided, each detecting radiation output from a different portion of the output surface of the concentration stage.