An extremely precise positioning mechanism has been developed for use in space for optical positioning of large mirrors. The design incorporates traditional mechanical components such as gears, bearings and flexures in a unique configuration covered by two patents. This linear actuator is capable of 10 nanometer position resolution over a range of 20 mm and can operate under cryogenic condition...

We describe a model for the compliance of a nanoimprint stamp with a grid of backside grooves, as proposed by Nielsen et al. [1]. We integrate the model with a fast simulation technique that we have previously demonstrated [2], to show how etched stamp-flexures reduce systematic, pattern-dependent residual layer thickness (RLT) variations while attenuating the contribution of random wafer nanot...

Galli-Galli disease is a rare genodermatosis currently regarded as an acantholytic variant of Dowling-Degos disease. The 2 diseases have the same clinical features: reticular hyperpigmented macules in the great skin folds, erythematous scaly papules and plaques, comedo-like lesions, and pitted perioral scars, and the only differentiating characteristic is the histological finding of acantholysi...

BACKGROUND The reticulum plays a crucial role in the ruminant digestive tract because the primary cycle of rumen motility always starts with a reticular contraction. In contrast to cattle, there are only few results on the ultrasonographic examination of the reticulum in goats. Therefore, it was the goal of the present study, to describe the results of ultrasonography of the reticulum of 30 hea...

BACKGROUND Reticular telangiectatic erythema is a benign cutaneous reaction that may occur in patients who have received a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Reticular telangiectatic erythema is characterized by asymptomatic telangiectasias, blanchable erythematous patches, or both overlying and/or adjacent to the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. PURPOSE ...

Detecting and classifying global dermoscopic patterns are crucial steps for detecting melanocytic lesions from non-melanocytic ones. An important stage of melanoma diagnosis uses pattern analysis methods such as 7-point check list, Menzies method etc. In this paper, we present a novel approach to investigate texture analysis and classification of 5 classes of global lesion patterns (reticular, ...

in this paper, an improved method (improved an-eul) is presented. this method is based on the combination of the analytical signal and the euler deconvolution method. two important parameters such as location and approximate geometry of a magnetic source can be obtained using the conventional an-eul method. altitude of ground and height in upward continuation has been considered for depth deter...