Milk coagulation properties and methods of detection

ABSTRACT: One of the most crucial steps in cheesemaking is the coagulation process, and knowledge of the parameters involved in the clotting process plays an important technological role in the dairy industry. Milk of different ruminant species vary in terms of their coagulation capacities because they are influenced by the milk composition and mainly by the milk protein genetic variants. The milk coagulation capacity can be measured by means of mechanical and/or optical devices, such as Lactodynamographic Analysis and Near-Infrared and Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy

Future photometry based on solid-state lighting products

7 pags., 5 figs. -- CIE x046:2019, Proceedings of the 29th CIE SESSION Washington D.C., USA, June 14 – 22, 2019Research project ¿Future photometry based on solid-state lighting products¿ (EMPIR 15SIB07 PhotoLED) has investigated the fundamental requirements for photometry based on white lightemitting diode (LED) sources. The project has developed new LED illuminants, LED standard lamps for luminous intensity and luminous flux, as well as new photometric measurement methods, addressing many technical challenges of the CIE research strategy. In this paper, we present the outcome of the 3-year scientific research project, whose work has been carried out by NMIs, universities, test laboratories and industrial partners working in the field of photometry and solid-state lighting.The work leading to this study is partly funded by the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research (EMPIR) Project 15SIB07 PhotoLED “Future Photometry Based on Solid State Lighting Products”. The EMPIR initiative is co-funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and the EMPIR Participating States. The project would like to thank CIE and the official collaborators NIM, NRC and IPQ for their suppor

Future photometry based on solid-state lighting products

6 pags., 5 figs.Research project “Future photometry based on solid-state lighting products” (EMPIR 15SIB07 PhotoLED) has investigated the fundamental requirements for photometry based on white lightemitting diode (LED) sources. The project has developed new LED illuminants, LED standard lamps for luminous intensity and luminous flux, as well as new photometric measurement methods, addressing many technical challenges of the CIE research strategy. In this paper, we present the outcome of the 3-year scientific research project, whose work has been carried out by NMIs, universities, test laboratories and industrial partners working in the field of photometry and solid-state lighting.The work leading to this study is partly funded by the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research (EMPIR) Project 15SIB07 PhotoLED “Future Photometry Based on Solid State Lighting Products”. The EMPIR initiative is co-funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and the EMPIR Participating States. The project would like to thank CIE and the official collaborators NIM, NRC and IPQ for their support

Future photometry based on solid-state lighting products

7 pags., 5 figs. -- CIE x046:2019, Proceedings of the 29th CIE SESSION Washington D.C., USA, June 14 – 22, 2019Research project ¿Future photometry based on solid-state lighting products¿ (EMPIR 15SIB07 PhotoLED) has investigated the fundamental requirements for photometry based on white lightemitting diode (LED) sources. The project has developed new LED illuminants, LED standard lamps for luminous intensity and luminous flux, as well as new photometric measurement methods, addressing many technical challenges of the CIE research strategy. In this paper, we present the outcome of the 3-year scientific research project, whose work has been carried out by NMIs, universities, test laboratories and industrial partners working in the field of photometry and solid-state lighting.The work leading to this study is partly funded by the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research (EMPIR) Project 15SIB07 PhotoLED “Future Photometry Based on Solid State Lighting Products”. The EMPIR initiative is co-funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and the EMPIR Participating States. The project would like to thank CIE and the official collaborators NIM, NRC and IPQ for their suppor

European coordinated metrological effort for quantum cryptography

Quantum Key Distribution, a fundamental component of quantum secure communication that exploits quantum states and resources for communication protocols, can future-proof the security of digital communications, when if advanced quantum computing systems and mathematical advances render current algorithmic cryptography insecure. A QKD system relies on the integration of quantum physical devices, as quantum sources, quantum channels and quantum detectors, in order to generate a true random (unconditionally secure) cryptographic key between two remote parties connected through a quantum channel. The gap between QKD implemented with ideal and real devices can be exploited to attack real systems, unless appropriate countermeasures are implemented. Characterization of real devices and countermeasure is necessary to guarantee security. Free-space QKD systems can provide secure communication to remote parties of the globe, while QKD systems based on entanglement are intrinsically less vulnerable to attack. Metrology to characterize the optical components of these systems is required. Actually, the "Optical metrology for quantum-enhanced secure telecommunication" Project (MIQC2) is steering the metrological effort for Quantum Cryptography in the European region in order to accelerate the development and commercial uptake of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technologies. Aim of the project is the development of traceable measurement techniques, apparatus, and protocols that will underpin the characterisation and validation of the performance and quantum-safe security of such systems, essential steps towards standardization and certification of practical implementations of quantum-based technologies.Peer reviewe