Abstract: Disclosed is a formulation comprising a copolymer comprising one or more bifunctional high refractive index first monomers comprising a high refractive index aromatic core and further comprising one or more UV- or thermally-reactive groups (A) and one or more second monomers comprising a high refractive index core and further comprising one or more groups capable of reacting to increase the solubility of the copolymer in aqueous media (B), and one or more solvents. The formulation may optionally contain additional components. Further disclosed are methods for forming optical thin films from the formulation and optical devices containing the optical thin films.

Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column during a medialized posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) procedure.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for collimating a neutron beam to specified deliverable formats having targeted beam diameters and direction are described. Examples of a neutron collimator assembly can include numerous components based on location, function, dimension, and/or constituent material. The components can include, neutron beam collimators, a beam stop, a mounting assembly, electro-mechanical actuators, an electronic controller, a safety interlock system, a moveable radiation shield, a safety cover, and an adjustable patient platform. In addition, examples of variable aperture neutron beam collimators such as nested neutron beam collimators and collimators with a diaphragm iris are described. Materials are also described.

Abstract: A modification to rough polysilicon using ion implantation and silicide is provided herein. A method can comprise depositing a hard mask on a single crystal silicon, patterning the hard mask, and depositing metal on the single crystal silicon. The method also can comprise forming silicide based on causing the metal to react with exposed silicon of the single crystal silicon. Further, the method can comprise removing unreacted metal and stripping the hard mask from the single crystal silicon. Another method can comprise forming a MEMS layer based on fusion bonding a handle MEMS with a device layer. The method also can comprise implanting rough polysilicon on the device layer. Implanting the rough polysilicon can comprise performing ion implantation of the rough polysilicon. Further, the method can comprise performing high temperature annealing. The high temperature can comprise a temperature in a range between around 700 and 1100 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte composition for lithium metal batteries, comprising a) at least one fluorinated di-ether containing from 4 to 10 carbon atoms, represented by Formula (I) of R1—O—R2—O—R3, wherein each R1 and R3 is independently a fluorinated alkyl group, and R2 is an optionally fluorinated alkyl group, represented by Formula (II) of CaFbHc, wherein a is an integer from 1 to 6, b+c is an integer from 2 to 10, and if b is 0, R1 and R3 independently have no H; b) at least one non-fluorinated ether; and c) at least one lithium salt, wherein a) the fluorinated di-ether is in an amount of at least 50% by volume (vol %), based on the total volume of a) the fluorinated di-ether and b) the non-fluorinated ether. The present invention also relates to a lithium metal battery comprising a negative electrode comprising lithium metal; a positive electrode; a separator; and an electrolyte composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: A system and method for satellite imaging are provided. The system includes a first satellite, a trailing satellite, and a ground terminal. The first satellite acquires synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image data in a first predetermined signal frequency band at a first imaging location and transmits the SAR image data to a ground terminal. The ground terminal determines a second imaging location from the SAR image data and transmits the second imaging location to the trailing satellite. The trailing satellite acquires higher resolution image data in a second predetermined signal frequency band at the second imaging location and transmits the image data to the ground terminal. Systems and methods for satellite imaging are also provided in which a first satellite captures image data and processes the image data onboard to generate a processed product which is transmitted to a receiving terminal at a ground terminal or on a second satellite.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions for reprogramming fibroblasts into limb progenitors.

Abstract: A screen structure comprises at least one support element comprising a bistable extendable member; a panel element attached to the at least one support element, wherein the at least one support element and the panel element are configured to be rollable about a first longitudinal axis, to provide for extension and retraction thereof along a direction generally perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis; a handle element for extending and retracting the at least one support element and the panel element upon application of a force to the handle element, wherein when the at least one support element and the panel element are substantially fully retracted, the handle element is arrangeable in one or more first positions and in a parked position; and at least one guide element comprising a curved or angled portion which the handle element is configured to bear against and move relative to, to guide the handle element from the one or more first positions to the parked position.

Abstract: In some embodiments, nested filters can be implemented as a radio-frequency device that includes a substrate, and first and second filter devices mounted on the substrate with respective support structures, such that at least a portion of the second filter device is positioned in a space defined by an underside of the first filter device and the support structures for the first filter device. Such a radio-frequency device can be, for example, a packaged module for use in an electronic device such as a wireless device.

Abstract: A wafer probe test system having a probe card with a probe head, a rotary magnet, a magnetic sensor positioned to sense the magnetic field of the rotary magnet and a controller coupled to the probe card, where the probe head has probe needles to engage features of test sites of a wafer in a wafer plane of orthogonal first and second directions, and the rotary magnet is rotatable around an axis of a third direction to provide a magnetic field to the wafer, in which the controller includes a model of magnetic flux density in the first, second and third directions at the respective test sites of the wafer as a function of a rotational angle of the rotary magnet, a probe needle height along the third direction and a measured magnetic flux density of the magnetic sensor.

Abstract: The present application provides a merchandiser with a number of packages therein. The merchandiser may include a product area with either a number of shelves or a number of columns with the packages therein and a package sanitation system. The package sanitation system may include one or more ultraviolet lights positioned within the product area so as to sanitize the packages therein.

Abstract: A method includes fusion bonding a handle wafer to a first side of a device wafer. The method further includes depositing a first mask on a second side of the device wafer, wherein the second side is planar. A plurality of dimple features is formed on an exposed portion on the second side of the device wafer. The first mask is removed from the second side of the device wafer. A second mask is deposited on the second side of the device wafer that corresponds to a standoff. An exposed portion on the second side of the device wafer is etched to form the standoff. The second mask is removed. A rough polysilicon layer is deposited on the second side of the device wafer. A eutectic bond layer is deposited on the standoff. In some embodiments, a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device pattern is etched into the device wafer.

Abstract: A method for monitoring and controlling neutron beams includes performing a calibration process for a monitoring dosimeter at a first set of conditions for directing a neutron beam towards an object location, the neutron beam being emitted from a neutron-generating target in response to an incident charged particle beam, the process comprising: obtaining data indicating a first neutron flux measured by the monitoring dosimeter between the monitoring dosimeter and the object location, the monitoring dosimeter offset from the axis by a distance equal to or greater than the beam radius; obtaining data indicating a second neutron flux measured by a reference dosimeter between the target and the object location; storing calibration data including a correlation between the first neutron flux and the second neutron flux; and based on the calibration data, using the monitoring dosimeter to monitor neutron flux incident on a patient during boron neutron capture therapy treatment.

Abstract: While performing a tomosynthesis procedure, the breast of a patient is compressed between two compression elements to create an imaging condition. Foam is secured to the rigid substrate of a one of the compression elements. The patient's chest wall is aligned with the leading edge surface of the foam. The inner side of the breast is disposed proximate the lateral edge surface of the foam and the outer side of the breast is disposed proximate the outer lateral edge surface of the foam. A mid-plane is disposed between the inner and outer lateral edge surfaces of the foam. An interface connects a leading edge surface of the foam and compressive surfaces. A portion of the leading edge surface which is aligned with the mid-plane is incompletely compressed.

Abstract: There is provided a method of preparing a lyophilized sample, comprising: (i) adding a sample comprising one or more molecules of interest in solution to a porous polymer matrix and allowing the sample to penetrate into the pores of the porous polymer matrix; and (ii) lyophilizing the sample within the pores of the porous polymer matrix thereby preparing a porous polymer matrix containing the lyophilized sample.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods can be used including receiving motion data including comparing time-stamped speed data with predetermined cycling speed ranges, categorizing the speed data into portions of a minute that indicate each of the predetermined cycling speed ranges, determining portions of a minute indicate a cycling activity has begun, determining portions of a later minute indicate a cycling activity has paused or ended, confirming a minimum time inactive indicating that a cycling activity has ended, and determining that a minimum time active has elapsed between the indication a cycling activity has begun and indication a cycling activity has ended such that a cycling activity is categorized as a cycling workout.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer programs related to various devices in an enclosure, e.g., using identification capturing device such as in conjunction with a digital twin of the enclosure. The computer program may be utilized for commissioning, maintenance, sales, marketing, and/or customer service. The computer program may receive customer, and/or customer service, input. The computer program may facilitate use of customer and/or customer service, e.g., input for controlling the facility (e.g., various devices of the facility), input for structuring the facility, and/or input for placing assets such as devices of the facility.

Abstract: A filter cartridge is provided that includes a plurality of individual fibers, wherein the individual fibers have different cross sections and are arranged into a random lattice of fibers. The filter cartridge also includes at least one flat sheet media, wherein the plurality of individual fibers are thermally bound to the at least one flat sheet media, wherein the flat sheet media is spirally wound to create a cylindrical profile.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying and interacting with multiple open views in a mobile environment. An example method can include displaying content for a first web page in a first pane in a maximized state on a mobile device, receiving a touch input on a navigation control associated with the first pane, and responsive to receiving the touch input, displaying a second web page in a second pane on the mobile device, the second pane being in a minimized state in a dock area. The dock area can overlay the first pane in the maximized state and the minimized state of the second pane can display a smaller version of the second web page than the second pane in a maximized state. In some examples the second web page updates content in parallel with the first web page.