Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to optical molecules, including but not limited to 1,3-thiazolidin-4-ones and other molecules comprising an aza-heterocyclic ring system containing a chalcogen. In some embodiments, the molecules may absorb light between 300 nm and 800 nm, e.g., appearing as various colors, depending on the absorbance. In some cases, the optical molecules can be used as color additives, pigments, dyes, or the like. Other embodiments of the disclosure are generally directed to systems and devices using such compounds, methods of using such compounds, kits involving such compounds, or the like.

Abstract: Microfluidic chips and cartridges and systems that include such chips are disclosed. In some embodiments, the chips include a microfluidic channel disposed in a substrate with the channel comprising at least one expansion region. The channel is configured to generate a vortex within the at least one expansion region in response to fluid through the microfluidic channel to trap cells or particles. The substrate in which the channel is formed may be relatively rigid to resist deformation.

Abstract: The absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet joined to the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core has a first absorbent core having a first area and a second area, and a second absorbent core having one or more holes. The second area is a void extending through the first absorbent core. The first and second absorbent cores are vertically arranged. The second absorbent core completely covers the second area of the first absorbent core, and the first absorbent core and the second absorbent core have different compositions. The second absorbent core includes a first transverse end region and an opposing second transverse end region. The second area of the first absorbent core extends from adjacent to the first transverse end region to adjacent to the second transverse end region of the second absorbent core.

Abstract: A method of forming an optical fiber, the method including heating a forming region of the optical fiber preform within a pressure device while exposing the forming region to a total pressure of about 500 atm or greater, directing the optical fiber preform in a downstream direction along a process pathway to form the optical fiber, and traversing the optical fiber through an aperture of a nozzle to maintain the total pressure of about 500 atm or greater within the pressure device.

Abstract: Methods and systems disclosed herein can treat biomass compositions to produce valuable products, reduce emissions, and decarbonize biomass. The biomass compositions can be raw biomass (e.g., green, woody-plant derived) or waste biomass (e.g., industrial waste, pulp and paper processes, construction materials). The biomass compositions can be mixed with a reagent to form a mixture. The reagent can include ammonia. The mixture can be reacted to separate one or more components from the biomass and form a treated biomass composition. The one or more components can include lignin, polylactic acid, carbon oxides, methane, minerals, volatiles, or semi-volatiles. The treated biomass can be dried and processed into heating pellets that have higher calorific value and fewer emissions than conventional heating chips.

Abstract: In various examples, the ride quality of an autonomous vehicle is improved by selecting a lateral lane position based at least in part on measured road-condition information. In various examples, information describing the condition of a road is obtained by measuring vehicle motion and road noise using sensors on the vehicle. This information is stored in association with the lateral lane position of the vehicle to produce a profile describing expected ride quality as a function of lateral lane position. In some examples, this information is uploaded and aggregated on a remote server to produce a lateral profile of road condition using information collected by many vehicles.

Abstract: A chip includes a first capacitor. The first capacitor includes first electrodes formed from metal layer M0, wherein the first electrodes are coupled to one another. The first capacitor also includes second electrodes formed from the metal layer M0, wherein the second electrodes are coupled to one another.

Abstract: According to various aspects and embodiments, a system and method for polishing ultrapure water (UPW) is disclosed. The water polishing system includes a source of ultrapure water (UPW), an ultrafiltration (UF) module having an inlet and a permeate outlet, a recirculation conduit communicating the permeate outlet with the inlet and forming a recirculation loop, a recirculation pump disposed along the recirculation conduit upstream from the inlet of the UF module and fluidly coupled to the source of UPW, a supply conduit fluidly coupled to the recirculating conduit and a demand source, the supply conduit positioned downstream from the permeate outlet, and a pressure control valve disposed along the recirculation conduit downstream from the supply conduit and configured to maintain pressure of permeate at a predetermined value.

Abstract: A method and system of providing ultrapure water for semiconductor fabrication operations is provided. The water is treated by utilizing a free radical scavenging system. The free radical scavenging system can utilize actinic radiation with a free radical precursor compound, such as ammonium persulfate. The ultrapure water may be further treated by utilizing ion exchange media and degasification apparatus. A control system can be utilized to regulate a continuously variable intensity of the actinic radiation.

Abstract: An apparatus, including at least one trim tab assembly (100), each including: a mounting base (110) configured to be mounted to a stern of a marine vessel; a trim tab (112) including a nozzle (150); a pivot joint (114) configured to raise and lower the trim tab relative to the mounting base; and an axial flow pump (140) configured to direct a medium flow through the nozzle.

Abstract: A device includes a first plurality of MEOL interconnects coupled to a second node that extends in a first direction. The first plurality of MEOL interconnects includes first and second subsets of MEOL second-terminal interconnects. The device includes a second plurality of MEOL interconnects coupled to a first node that extends in the first direction. The second plurality of MEOL interconnects includes first and second subsets of MEOL first-terminal interconnects. The first subsets of MEOL first-terminal and second-terminal interconnects are interleaved and are a first subset of interleaved MEOL interconnects. The second subsets of MEOL first-terminal and second-terminal interconnects are interleaved and are a second subset of interleaved MEOL interconnects. The device includes at least one of a first plurality of gate interconnects or a first plurality of OD regions extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction between the first and second subsets of interleaved MEOL interconnects.

Abstract: A method and system of providing ultrapure water for semiconductor fabrication operations is provided. The water is treated by utilizing a free radical scavenging system. The free radical scavenging system can utilize actinic radiation with a free radical precursor compound, such as ammonium persulfate. The ultrapure water may be further treated by utilizing ion exchange media and degasification apparatus. A control system can be utilized to regulate a continuously variable intensity of the actinic radiation.

Abstract: A method and system of providing ultrapure water for semiconductor fabrication operations is provided. The water is treated by utilizing a free radical scavenging system. The free radical scavenging system can utilize actinic radiation with a free radical precursor compound, such as ammonium persulfate. The ultrapure water may be further treated by utilizing ion exchange media and degasification apparatus. A control system can be utilized to regulate a continuously variable intensity of the actinic radiation.

Abstract: A method and system of providing ultrapure water for semiconductor fabrication operations is provided. The water is treated by utilizing a free radical scavenging system. The free radical scavenging system can utilize actinic radiation with a free radical precursor compound, such as ammonium persulfate. The ultrapure water may be further treated by utilizing ion exchange media and degasification apparatus. A control system can be utilized to regulate a continuously variable intensity of the actinic radiation.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and a peripheral surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface. The bottom surface includes a recess defining a first opening in the peripheral surface. The sole structure for an article of footwear also includes an insert disposed within the recess and including a first material having a first gloss unit value and a second material disposed on an outer surface of the first material and having a second gloss unit value. The second material is at least partially disposed within the first opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for providing various types of information to a vehicle driver. Such information can be used by the vehicle driver singularly or in conjunction with other information available to the vehicle driver in order to allow the driver to operate the vehicle in an increasingly safe manner and/or to reduce the likelihood of property damage and/or possible bodily injuries to the driver, etc. In some instances, such information is presented to the driver as an augmented reality environment such that the driver can “see through” objects that may be occluding the driver's vision.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bearing load control system that includes a force application device configured to apply a force to a bearing of a compressor and a sensor configured to provide feedback indicative of an operating parameter of the compressor. The bearing load control system also includes a controller that is communicatively coupled to the sensor and configured to determine an indication of a thrust force applied to the bearing based on the feedback indicative of the operating parameter. The controller is also configured to adjust the force application device to control the force applied to the bearing based at least in part on a control algorithm and the indication of the thrust force.

Abstract: A system has one or more primary power regions having restrictions indicating that the primary power regions are not to be placed in an offline state. The system also includes one or more secondary power region that can either be parked or off-lined into a limited state having limited functionality in that functionality is removed from the one or more secondary power regions when placed in a limited state. At least one interrupt is allocated to one of the primary power regions, based on interrupt characteristics.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to capturing and storing historical data regarding thermal remediations, to predicting and acting on remediation futures and to communicating with applications regarding thermal remediations implemented on the computer system. In one scenario, a computer system determines which thermal remediations are currently being implemented on a monitored computing device. The thermal remediations are based on the monitored computing device's current operating environment including the physical thermal environment and/or the current software execution environment. The computer system further tracks thermal remediation levels for those thermal remediations that are currently being implemented on the monitored computing device, the thermal remediation levels indicating the degree to which each thermal remediation is implemented.