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Molten Core Flux Formation Method and Fibers Formed Therefrom

Semiconductor optical fibers marry the enablement of modern electronic devices of semiconductors with the light-guiding capability of fiber optics. Combining these attributes allows for the desirable material properties of important semiconductor phases in the form of long lengths of fiber. Semiconductor optical fibers are made using one of two approaches:...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Inventor(s): John Ballato, Thomasina Zaengle, Ursula Gibson, Baris Kokuoz

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Category(s): Advanced Materials, Fiber & Films, Manufacturing

Topology Agnostic Detection and Location of Fault in DC Microgrid Using Local Measurements

This topology agnostic fault detection and location technology is the first such technology that is system-independent, uses only local measurements, and is closed form (non-iterative). Combining these attributes allows this technology to operate quickly to meet the needs of the growing DC microgrid market. This speed advantage bridges a major challenge...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Inventor(s): Munim Gani, Sukumar Brahma

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Category(s): Information and Communication Technology, Manufacturing

Purposeful Failure Methodology for Machinery

This failure methodology utilizes purposeful generation of labeled failure mode datasets via surrogate purposeful failure twin (SPFT) simulations. Machine learning powered performance analysis, predictive maintenance, and production management capable of reducing unexpected failure and unnecessary downtime are enabled via this innovation. This technology...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Inventor(s): Ethan Wescoat, Laine Mears

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Category(s): Manufacturing

Triple Ridge Waveguide Laser

High-power semiconductor lasers that operate in the fundamental spatial mode are highly desired in a broad number of applications like optical communication, laser surgery, and more. An index-guided ridge waveguide (RW) structure is used to maintain single-mode operation in a transverse direction. Normally, these RW lasers will suppress or cut-off higher-order...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Inventor(s): Lin Zhu, Xiaolei Zhao, Yeyu Zhu, Siwei Zeng

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Category(s): Manufacturing

Coherence Length Gated Microwave Photonics Interferometric (CMPI) System for Faster Signaling Processing

High sensitivity distributed sensing method for both dynamic and static measurement is needed for structural health monitoring, seismic wave detection, and in situ underground deformation monitoring for geophysical and geotechnical applications. These systems are immune to electromagnetic interferences, can operate longer, and perform better in harsh...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Inventor(s): Liwei Hua, Hai Xiao, Lawrence Murdoch

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Category(s): Manufacturing

Processing Technique for Ceramic- based Energy Conversion and Storage Devices

Due to rising carbon emissions, extreme weather events and other environmental threats, the demand for alternative energy sources is greater than ever. Therefore, businesses and communities are asking for three things: more affordable electricity, more resilient power, and cleaner energy. Fuel cells, electrolysis cells, membrane reactors, and solid-state...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Inventor(s): Hai Xiao, Jianhua Tong, Fei Peng, Kyle Brinkman, Jincheng Lei, Yuzhe Hong, Hua Huang, Shenglong Mu, Rajendra Bordia

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Category(s): Manufacturing

Tunable System for Generating Higher Order Bessel Beams

The use of a turntable system in conjunction with an acousto-optic deflector (AOD) can allow for fast and continuous tuning of the orbital angular momentum (OAM) topological charge number of the output of Bessel beams. This technique uses a simple and effective approach that is capable of generating beams with integer topological and fractional charge...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Inventor(s): Jerome Miller, Eric Johnson, Richard Watkins

Keywords(s): Communications, Imaging

Category(s): Manufacturing

A Rapid Method for Determining the Complete Frequency-Dependent Electrode Impedance Response

Traditionally, capturing the low frequency response of electrodes involves having to capture the entire frequency range of impedance. The most critical impedance element of an electrode typically involves the low frequency response where the electrode polarization resistance is determined. Depending on the electrode and electrolyte, low frequency impedance...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Inventor(s): Jeremy Gilbert, Piyush Khullar

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Category(s): Manufacturing

Terbium Oxyhydroxide for Better Faraday Rotators

This crystal growth method utilizes a hydrothermal process to produce single crystals for use in high-power industrial lasers. The global market for industrial lasers is projected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2015 to $6.3 billion by 2020, reflecting a sustained increase in manufacturing interest. The industry standard, Terbium Gallium Garnet (TGG),...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Inventor(s): Joseph Kolis, Duminda Sanjeewa, Kyle Fulle

Keywords(s): Photonic Crystals

Category(s): Manufacturing

Expanding the Composite Manufacturing Process Through Folding

This approach to the manufacturing of fiberglass reinforced plastic composites allows for the fabrication of the structure without the use of molds. Molds are extremely advantageous for producing repeating plastic composite designs, but are not desirable to use for the manufacturing of a unique structure. In many architectural applications, unique...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Inventor(s): Joseph Choma, Brian Leounis, Tyler Rodgers, Caleb Roberts, Sarah Pyne, Keith Sosebee, Christian Bravo, Reginald Wilson

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Category(s): Advanced Materials, Manufacturing

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