Abstract: A hollow-core optical fiber may include a hollow-core extending along a central longitudinal axis of the hollow-core optical fiber; a substrate; a first cladding positioned between the central longitudinal axis and an inner surface of the substrate, the first cladding surrounding the central longitudinal axis of the hollow-core optical fiber and having a Bragg structure configured to provide a photonic bandgap operable to confine an optical signal with a wavelength ? propagating in the hollow-core of the hollow-core optical fiber; and a second cladding positioned between the central longitudinal axis of the hollow-core optical fiber and the inner surface of the substrate, the second cladding surrounding the central longitudinal axis of the hollow-core optical fiber and including a plurality of cladding elements configured to provide an anti-resonant effect at the wavelength ?, the anti-resonant effect operable to confine the optical signal at the wavelength ? in the hollow-core.

Abstract: An optical fiber alignment system is disclosed. The alignment system includes a reflective mirror, an image capturing system, and a data processing system. The reflective mirror is configured to simultaneously reflect a first illuminated image of a first optical fiber and a second illuminated image of a second optical fiber. The image capturing system is configured to receive the reflected first and second illuminated images and to convert the first and second illuminated images into computer-readable image data. The data processing system is configured to receive the image data from the image capturing system and to control movement of at least one of the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber based upon the image data.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatuses and methods for non-contact processing a substrate, for example a glass substrate, overtop a gas layer. The support apparatus includes a plurality of gas bearings positioned on a pressure box supplied with a pressurized gas. Some embodiments are directed to a method of supporting and transporting softened glass. The method includes placing the glass in proximity to a gas bearing device having a support surface with a plurality of outlet ports disposed therein. Some embodiments are directed to a glass processing apparatus comprising an air table configured to continuously transport and support a stream of glass and a plurality of modular devices supported by a support structure and disposed above the air table. Some embodiments are directed to a method for flattening viscous glass using a two-sided gas bearing device or a one-sided gas bearing device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides low-diameter optical fibers with intermediate effective area at 1550 nm that exhibit low macrobend loss at 1550 nm at bend diameters of 32 mm and 50 mm, low microbend loss at 1550 nm, and low attenuation at 1550 nm. The optical fibers are coated and have an outer coating diameter less than 210 ?m. The optical fibers feature a cladding with a trench cladding region having a trench volume less than 20% ?m2.

Abstract: Batteries include a cathode, an interlayer disposed on the cathode, a solid-state electrolyte disposed on the interlayer, and a lithium anode disposed on the solid-state electrolyte. The interlayer includes a deep-eutectic-solvent-based electrolyte including a lithium salt and a sulfone compound. Methods of forming a battery comprising disposing a deep-eutectic-solvent-based electrolyte comprising a lithium salt and a sulfone compound on a first major surface of a cathode. Methods further comprising disposing a solid-state electrolyte over the first major surface of the cathode. The deep-eutectic-solvent-based electrolyte is positioned between the cathode and the solid-state electrolyte.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a glass article includes a glass conveyance apparatus that includes a plenum chamber having a fluid inlet, a plurality of slide gates in fluid communication with the plenum chamber that include a plurality of apertures and are movable from a first position to a second position, and a fluid bearing table proximate the plurality of slide gates that includes a plurality of orifices.

Abstract: A method of plugging a permeable porous cellular body comprises: contacting the permeable porous cellular body with a plugging mixture, the permeable porous cellular body defining a plurality of channels; forcing the plugging mixture into the plurality of channels until a maximum, self-limiting, depth of plugging mixture is disposed within the plurality of channels; and maintaining a constant flow rate of the plugging mixture into the plurality of channels until a pressure on the plugging mixture elevates to a predetermined pressure. Alternatively, the method comprises forcing the plugging mixture into the plurality of channels utilizing the application of a constant pressure over time until a maximum, self-limiting, depth of the plugging mixture is disposed within the plurality of channels; and maintaining the constant pressure applied to the plugging mixture until flow of the plugging mixture into the channels decays from an initial flow rate to a predetermined flow rate.

Abstract: An improved slot down-draw process for forming glass sheets having a thickness less than 200 ?m from glass formulations that have melting points near or above 1200° C. is provided. The improvements allow easier maintenance of the slot assembly and better management of the thermal expansions experienced by some components of the slot down-draw system.

Abstract: A device comprising: a first substrate; and a second substrate bonded to the first substrate via an innermost bond, an outermost bond, and bonds between the innermost bond and the outermost bond, the second substrate comprising a through-hole and an axis extending through the through-hole. Each of the bonds has a strength, and the strength of the bonds increases sequentially from the innermost bond to the outermost bond. The strength of each bond is sufficiently low such that the bonds fail in response to liquid (within a cavity defined by the first substrate, a third substrate, and the through-hole of the second substrate) exerting pressure on the first substrate instead of the first substrate failing. Each of the bonds are configured to fail at approximately the same pressure exerted upon the first substrate by the liquid. Additionally disclosed is a method of manufacturing the device.

Abstract: Foldable substrates comprise a substrate thickness from about 80 micrometers to about 2 millimeters. Foldable substrates comprise a first portion, a second portion, and a central portion positioned therebetween. The central portion comprises a central thickness from about 25 micrometers to about 80 micrometers defined between a first central surface area and a second central surface area. A central total thickness variation of the central portion over the first central surface area is less than or equal to 10 micrometers. The central portion comprises a first transition region extending between a first surface area of the first portion and the first central surface area. The first central surface area is recessed from the first major surface by a first distance. A thickness of the first transition region smoothly and monotonically decreases between the substrate thickness of the first portion and the central thickness of the central portion.

Abstract: Glass compositions with high Young's modulus are disclosed. The glass compositions may include phosphorus oxide (P2O5), alumina (Al2O3), boron oxide (B2O3), lithium oxide (Li2O), magnesia (MgO), titania (TiO2), lanthanum oxide (La2O3) and other components.

Abstract: A molding apparatus for forming a glass article comprises a mold shell comprising a cooling surface comprising at least a first zone and a second zone; an adjustable nozzle system comprising a mold-facing surface having a plurality of apertures sized to receive a nozzle or a plug; a plurality of nozzles, each coupled to one of the apertures to direct a stream of fluid onto the cooling surface; and a fluid supply providing a fluid through the plurality of nozzles. The fluid is jetted through the nozzles to impinge against the first zone or the second zone of the cooling surface, and a number of nozzles through which the fluid is jetted to impinge against the first zone of the cooling surface is different than a number of nozzles through which the fluid is jetted to impinge against the second zone of the cooling surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are graphene coatings characterized by a porous, three-dimensional, spherical structure having a hollow core, along with methods for forming such graphene coatings on glasses, glass-ceramics, ceramics, and crystalline materials. Such coatings can be further coated with organic or inorganic layers and are useful in chemical and electronic applications.

Abstract: A method for forming a metal flow module includes stacking together a first metal plate having opposing first and second major surfaces and one or more flow channels defined at least in part in the first major surface with a second metal plate having opposing first and second major surfaces, the plates stacked together with their respective first major surfaces facing each other and with a layer of flux positioned in between contacting portions of the respective first major surfaces defined as those portions of the respective first and second major surfaces which would be in contact absent the flux; then heating the plates together in a non-oxidizing atmosphere to thermally bond the contacting portions of the respective first major surfaces of the first and second metal plates. Resulting modules are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of sealing a glass assembly includes contacting a first glass substrate with a first metal foil to create a first contact location; directing a laser beam on a second surface of the first metal foil opposite the first contact location to bond the first glass substrate to the first metal foil and form a first bond location; rotating the glass assembly 180 degrees about a longitudinal axis of the glass assembly; contacting a second glass substrate with a second metal foil to create a second contact location; and directing the laser beam on a second surface of the second metal foil opposite the second contact location to bond the second glass substrate to the second metal foil and form a second bond location.

Abstract: Atomic layer deposition methods for coating an optical substrate with magnesium fluoride. The methods include two primary processes. The first process includes the formation of a magnesium oxide layer over a surface of a substrate. The second process includes converting the magnesium oxide layer to a magnesium fluoride layer. These two primary processes may be repeated a plurality of times to create multiple magnesium fluoride layers that make up a magnesium fluoride film. The magnesium fluoride film may serve as an antireflective coating layer for an optical substrate, such as an optical lens.

Abstract: A glass manufacturing apparatus including a forming apparatus having a forming body and a directly electrically heated edge director assembly attached thereto, the edge director assembly configured to direct a flow of molten glass from the forming body. The edge director assembly includes a plurality of bus bar assemblies connected thereto and configured to receive an electrical current. The electrical current may be a three-phase electrical current. The bus bar assemblies are supported by three-axis support assemblies that support movement of the bus bar assemblies along three orthogonal axes.

Abstract: One or more devices for absorbing electromagnetic radiation are disclosed. The one or more devices include a substrate comprising a glass material. The substrate also includes a first pattern of a metal layer formed on a first surface of the substrate and a second pattern of a metal layer formed on a second surface of the substrate. The first pattern and the second pattern are different and features of the first pattern and the second pattern can be tunable to maximize optical transparency of the one or more devices and to maximize absorption of electromagnetic radiation having a target range of frequencies, such as one or more ranges of frequencies within the microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Abstract: Methods of polishing and/or forming a coated article include polishing a first major surface of a substrate with a polishing liquid. Then, methods include washing the first major surface with a cleaning liquid. In aspects, the cleaning liquid has a pH from about 7 to about 11. In aspects, the polishing liquid is supplied at a rate of 20 mL/min or less. In aspects, methods can further include applying a hydrophobic coating to form a coating with an exterior surface of the coated article. A coated article includes a hydrophobic coating with an exterior surface disposed on a first major surface of a substrate. A water contact angle of the exterior surface is about 100° or more. The coated article can exhibit an abraded water contact angle of about 100° or more after being abraded with steel wool for 8000 cycles in the Taber Test.

Abstract: A coated glass article is described herein that includes a glass substrate including a first major surface and a second major surface. The first major surface and the second major surface may be opposing sides of the glass substrate. The coated glass article includes an optical coating disposed on the first major surface of the glass substrate. The coated glass article may have a retained strength after impact damage of greater than or equal to 250 MPa. The coated glass article may have a failure height of greater than or equal to 50 cm as measured according to a Drop Test Method on 80 grit sandpaper. In addition, the substrate can comprise 5.0-10.0 mol % Li2O, 1.0-10.0 mol % Na2O, and a lithium to sodium molar ratio (Li2O:Na2O) from 1.2 to 2.0.