Abstract: An acousto-optic modulator that includes a waveguide on an acoustic actuator is disclosed. The waveguide carries an optical signal having a UV or visible wavelength. When the acoustic actuator is activated, the optical signal in the waveguide is bathed in intense acoustic waves. By using a waveguide having the appropriate dimensions to strongly confine both the optical signal and the acoustic waves, strong optomechanical coupling may be achieved between the optical and acoustic modes, resulting in an efficient modulator. By employing either intra-modal or inter-modal conversion, the modulator may be used to implement a variety of dual- or single-sideband functions, including an isolator, a phase modulator, a single-sideband frequency shifter, or a high-extinction shutter.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may include an inflow or outflow cannula apparatus.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may include an inflow or outflow cannula apparatus. A support structure of the cannula may include an elongate element having a rectangular cross-section, the elongate element being coupled to the exterior surface of a conduit of the cannula by a second graft component. A cannula may include a first stent element configured to facilitate folding of a first anchor portion toward an exterior surface of the conduit and adjacent a second stent element and the second stent element may be configured to facilitate folding of a second anchor portion toward the exterior surface of the conduit and adjacent the first stent element in a delivery configuration.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may include an inflow or outflow cannula apparatus.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for providing a contextual user interface (UI) component is provided. Responsive to a first context, the system renders a first view of the contextual UI component by loading a first registry associated with the first context and composing the first view from a first set of UI components identified thereby. Responsive to a second context, the system renders a second view of the contextual UI component by loading a second registry associated with the second context and composing the second view from a second set of UI components identified thereby. Each of the UI components included in the contextual UI component may be a reusable UI component, a micro frontend, or a nested contextual UI component. The system maintains state for the contextual UI component that persists across the first and second contexts should a context switch occur.

Abstract: A method (126) and a low capacity controller (28) enable a chiller system (20) to operate below a minimum allowable capacity. The chiller system (20) includes a chiller (40) and a chiller fluid loop (30), having a supply line (36) for conveying a chiller fluid (34) from the chiller (40) and a return line (38) for returning the chiller fluid (34) to the chiller (40). A capacity demand for the chiller (40) is determined. When the capacity demand is less than a minimum allowable capacity of the chiller (40), the chiller fluid (34) is routed from the return line (38) to a heat exchanger (96) of the low capacity controller (28) where the chiller fluid (34) is warmed and returned to the return line (38). The warmed chiller fluid (34) establishes a false capacity demand, detectable at the chiller (40), that is at least the minimum allowable capacity.

Abstract: A method (126) and a low capacity controller (28) enable a chiller system (20) to operate below a minimum allowable capacity. The chiller system (20) includes a chiller (40) and a chiller fluid loop (30), having a supply line (36) for conveying a chiller fluid (34) from the chiller (40) and a return line (38) for returning the chiller fluid (34) to the chiller (40). A capacity demand for the chiller (40) is determined. When the capacity demand is less than a minimum allowable capacity of the chiller (40), the chiller fluid (34) is routed from the return line (38) to a heat exchanger (96) of the low capacity controller (28) where the chiller fluid (34) is warmed and returned to the return line (38). The warmed chiller fluid (34) establishes a false capacity demand, detectable at the chiller (40), that is at least the minimum allowable capacity.