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Vertical support structure to realize photonic structures from bulk substrates

This invention is a major step forward, consisting of a 3D nanofabrication method to fabricate the nanophotonic devices from the bulk crystal. It enables chip-scale nanophotonic devices with properties not available in conventional thin films. This…

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A self-sustained soliton oscillator utilizing nonlinear transmission lines and spectrum-preservice nonlinear amplification

The invention describes new methods and apparatus for implementing stable self-starting and self-sustaining electrical nonlinear pulse (e.g., soliton, cnoidal wave, or quasi-soliton) oscillators. In one embodiment, a nonlinear pulse oscillator is…

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Robust thin film solid oxide fuel cell

Among the major fuel cell chemistries, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) are considered most desirable due to their high energy conversion efficiency, fuel flexibility, and contaminant tolerance. Conventional solid oxide fuel cells operate at 800°C -…

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Multi-resistance states through electrically-driven phase transitions in VO2/HfO2/VO2 heterostructures on silicon

Key advantages of memory chips fabricated using the Harvard process include faster access time, smaller die size and lower power, all "holy grails" of the memory market. This invention is part of a portfolio of IP, starting with a basic patent for a…

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A new approach to NMR: High resolution spatial holographic encoding using traveling wave MR

This technology is for using a high field MR system to record interference patterns within biological phantoms combined with new spatial encoding methods to give contrast at resolution limits far exceeding traditional gradient-based encoding…

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Increased system performance in multi-core computing systems

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A to D converter data calibration in real-time delivers faster conversion rates

The new digital data calibration technique allows any pipeline ADC to operate at a speed about 2 bits faster than currently available ADCs. For example, an 8-bit ADC could potentially run at 12 bits, compared to only the 10 bits maximum that might…

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Patterning of metals and metal compounds using ionotropic polymers

Patterning surfaces to create some function is a core technology propelling our technical society. The most important such technology, photolithography, is used to create IC chips with nanoscale features. It is also the most expensive with fab…

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Inorganic additives for membrane fouling reduction

Technology that dramatically improves the antifouling performance of membranes that are used for industrial processes, such as filtration. Membranes are pervasive in membrane bioreactors that are used for ultrafiltration applications such as water…