Abstract: Various implementations include a low temperature sample rod device for side entry electron microscopes. The device includes a conduction rod, a thermoelectric module, a coupler, and a thermal battery. The conduction rod has a first end configured to support a sample. The thermoelectric module has a first side thermally coupled to a second end of the conduction rod. The thermoelectric module is configured to transfer heat between the first side and a second side when supplied with electricity. The coupler has a first coupling surface thermally coupled to the second side of the thermoelectric module. The thermal battery has a battery coupling surface configured to be thermally coupled to a second coupling surface of the coupler. The thermal battery includes a material that can be melted from solid to liquid phase by heat transferred from the conduction rod, through the thermoelectric module, through the coupler, and into the thermal battery.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to nucleating skyrmions in spintronic materials by dynamic manipulation of an in-plane magnetic field and related design of prototype devices for spintronic memory and processing. Different from conventional phase transition methods, nucleating and manipulating skyrmion using in-plane fields and spin current pulses is described. For example, in a material with rotatable anisotropy and asymmetry geometric confinement, a skyrmion can be nucleated by switching the in-plane fields. This has been experimentally confirmed in a centrosymmetric magnet, Fe3Sn2, with an engineered thickness gradient.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to nucleating skyrmions in spintronic materials by dynamic manipulation of an in-plane magnetic field and related design of prototype devices for spintronic memory and processing. Different from conventional phase transition methods, nucleating and manipulating skyrmion using in-plane fields and spin current pulses is described. For example, in a material with rotatable anisotropy and asymmetry geometric confinement, a skyrmion can be nucleated by switching the in-plane fields. This has been experimentally confirmed in a centrosymmetric magnet, Fe3Sn2, with an engineered thickness gradient.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for rendering a complex domain model in a series of easy to understand views. The subsets of the model and the sequence of their rendering are established by the creator or other expert in the model, rather than allowing the reviewer to wander around in the model aimlessly. The tool allows reviewers to provide feedback on views, which are then tied back to the underlying model.

Abstract: An improved single-handed flossing device is provided which allows a user to use a high strength floss in order to obtain a relatively high floss tension between two tines of the device. The flossing device comprises a housing within which a floss supply, floss pathways, and a take-up mechanism are disposed. Actuation of the take up mechanism advances floss from the supply and through the pathways. The floss exits the housing and is exposed between a pair of housing tines. The exposed portion of floss is used by the user during flossing. A stop mechanism disposed between the supply floss and the take-up mechanism selectively restrains floss from being advanced. When the stop mechanism is engaged, actuation of the take-up mechanism applies tension to floss. The floss preferably has a relatively high strength, and the flossing device is configured in order to accommodate and capitalize on the characteristics of such high strength floss.

Abstract: An improved single-handed flossing device is provided which allows a user to use a high strength floss in order to obtain a relatively high floss tension between two tines of the device. The flossing device comprises a housing within which a floss supply, floss pathways, and a take-up mechanism are disposed. Actuation of the take up mechanism advances floss from the supply and through the pathways. The floss exits the housing and is exposed between a pair of housing tines. The exposed portion of floss is used by the user during flossing. A stop mechanism disposed between the supply floss and the take-up mechanism selectively restrains floss from being advanced. When the stop mechanism is engaged, actuation of the take-up mechanism applies tension to floss. The floss preferably has a relatively high strength, and the flossing device is configured in order to accommodate and capitalize on the characteristics of such high strength floss.