Abstract: The present application discloses an imaging system, a sequencing system, and an imaging method. The imaging system according to embodiments of the present application comprises an objective lens, an optical correction element, and image sensors. The optical correction element can move into or out of an imaging optical path of the imaging system. When the optical correction element moves into the imaging optical path, the optical correction element is positioned between the objective lens and the image sensors. By correcting the aberration generated when the imaging system images a first surface and a second surface of a sample of interest via the optical correction element, the imaging system according to embodiments of the present application can sharply image the first surface and the second surface of the sample interest, thus improving the sequencing efficiency and the sequencing throughput.

Abstract: A monocrystalline SiC substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface. The first surface comprises pinning regions and a device region. Each of the pinning regions is configured to provide a potential well which is capable to attract dislocations from a region surrounding said pinning region. The device region is configured to provide a part of the monocrystalline SiC substrate for manufacturing a semiconductor device. The device region is surrounded by the pinning regions, and a density of dislocations in a central portion of the device region is smaller than a density of dislocations in an edge of the device region due to the pinning regions. The pinning regions surrounding the device region attracts dislocations of the device region into the edge portion, so that the density of dislocations in the central portion is reduced. A yield of the semiconductor devices is improved.

Abstract: A nucleic acid loading device, including a housing, a carrying module, a motion module, a liquid circuit module and a control module. The motion module includes a support platform, first and second driving mechanisms, and a carrying member. The liquid circuit module is configured to control a reagent to flow into and out of a reactor. The control module is connected with the motion module and the liquid circuit module, and the control module is configured to control the first and second driving mechanisms, the liquid circuit module and the temperature control unit. A first face of a semiconductor cooler heats or refrigerates during operation, providing heat for an accommodating seat through a heat conducting body such that the reactor can be at different ambient temperatures. The cooperation between the motion and liquid circuit modules may achieve automation and industrialization of loading a sample into the reactor.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to a method of changing an optical state of an electrochromic device. The method may include: selecting a desired optical state of the electrochromic device; determining a driving power to change the optical state based on an initial state and the desired state of the electrochromic device. The driving power comprises a first magnitude and a second magnitude, and the first magnitude is larger than the second magnitude. The method may further include: applying the driving power with the first magnitude to the electrochromic device for a period of time t; and at time t, switching the driving power to the second magnitude.

Abstract: A vibration damping structure (60), a detection system and a sequencing system. The vibration damping structure (60) is used in the detection system. The vibration damping structure (60) comprises a main body (62) and a support body (64), the main body (62) is connected to the detection system by means of the support body (64), the main body (62) comprises an imaging module (10), an upper layer structure (66), a lower layer structure (68) and an intermediate structure (70), the imaging module (10) is mounted on the upper layer structure (66), the lower layer structure (68) bears the upper layer structure (66) by means of the intermediate structure (70), and the natural frequency of the main body (62) is greater than or equal to ?{square root over (2)} times the internal excitation frequency.

Abstract: A self-heating electrochromic device and related manufacturing methods are provided. The electrochromic device includes a bottom electrode layer and a bottom substrate attached to each other; a top electrode layer and a top substrate attached to each other; an electrochromic layer, an electrolyte layer, and a charge storage layer sandwiched by the bottom electrode layer and the top electrode layer. Two first high conductive bars may be respectively provided on two edges of the bottom electrode layer, and two second high conductive bars may be respectively provided on two edges of the top electrode layer. The first and second high conductive bars may be configured to generate a current in the electrode layer in response to a voltage, and thus increase the temperature of the electrochromic device, thereby improving the switching speed of the electrochromic device in a low temperature environment.

Abstract: A self-heating electrochromic device and related manufacturing methods are provided. The electrochromic device includes a bottom electrode layer and a bottom substrate attached to each other; a top electrode layer and a top substrate attached to each other; an electrochromic layer, an electrolyte layer, and a charge storage layer sandwiched by the bottom electrode layer and the top electrode layer. Two first high conductive bars may be respectively provided on two edges of the bottom electrode layer, and two second high conductive bars may be respectively provided on two edges of the top electrode layer. The first and second high conductive bars may be configured to generate a current in the electrode layer in response to a voltage, and thus increase the temperature of the electrochromic device, thereby improving the switching speed of the electrochromic device in a low temperature environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a breeding method for tetraploid ricinus communis. The method comprises: collecting a ricinus communis germplasm resource, performing morphologic character analysis and chromosome ploidy identification, selecting good diploid varieties, carrying out mutagenesis by using colchicine and oryzalin; performing chromosome ploidy identification on F1 generation seeds, selecting homozygous tetraploids, and performing economic character analysis and identification on the F2 generation, so as to breed good tetraploid ricinus communis.

Abstract: A nucleic acid loading device, including a housing, a carrying module, a motion module, a liquid circuit module and a control module. The motion module includes a support platform, first and second driving mechanisms, and a carrying member. The liquid circuit module is configured to control a reagent to flow into and out of a reactor. The control module is connected with the motion module and the liquid circuit module, and the control module is configured to control the first and second driving mechanisms, the liquid circuit module and the temperature control unit. A first face of a semiconductor cooler heats or refrigerates during operation, providing heat for an accommodating seat through a heat conducting body such that the reactor can be at different ambient temperatures. The cooperation between the motion and liquid circuit modules may achieve automation and industrialization of loading a sample into the reactor.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a task scheduling method, apparatus, and device, where the method includes: acquiring information about an available computing resource used for task execution; when a configured task set is received, determining resource consumption information of each task in the task set; and comparing the resource consumption information of each task in the task set with the information about the available computing resource, and determining a task that is in the task set and whose corresponding comparison result meets a preset task scheduling condition as a target task. In addition, a generated task scheduling diagram includes information such as tasks, dependence between the tasks, resource consumption information, and execution progress of a target task. By using the present invention, task scheduling can be optimized, so that task scheduling optimization is more intuitive, thereby improving processing performance of a data warehouse.

Abstract: The present invention provides a breeding method for tetraploid ricinus communis. The method comprises: collecting a ricinus communis germplasm resource, performing morphologic character analysis and chromosome ploidy identification, selecting good diploid varieties, carrying out mutagenesis by using colchicine and oryzalin; performing chromosome ploidy identification on F1 generation seeds, selecting homozygous tetraploids, and performing economic character analysis and identification on the F2 generation, so as to breed good tetraploid ricinus communis.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a structure including a high mobility backplane and a-Si photodiode imager includes forming a matrix of metal oxide thin film transistors on the surface of a rigid support member, depositing a planarizing layer on the matrix of transistors that is either porous or permissive/diffusive to oxygen at temperatures below approximately 200° C., and fabricating a matrix of passivated a-Si photodiodes over the matrix of transistors and electrically connected one each photodiode to each of the transistors. A continuous path is provided through the planarizing layer from the exterior of the structure to each of the transistors and the structure is annealed at a temperature below 200° C. in an oxygen ambient to move oxygen from the oxygen ambient to an active layer of each of the transistors and repair loss of oxygen damage to the transistors caused by the fabrication of the passivated a-Si photodiodes.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a structure including a high mobility backplane and a-Si photodiode imager includes forming a matrix of metal oxide thin film transistors on the surface of a rigid support member, depositing a planarizing layer on the matrix of transistors that is either porous or permissive/diffusive to oxygen at temperatures below approximately 200° C., and fabricating a matrix of passivated a-Si photodiodes over the matrix of transistors and electrically connected one each photodiode to each of the transistors. A continuous path is provided through the planarizing layer from the exterior of the structure to each of the transistors and the structure is annealed at a temperature below 200° C. in an oxygen ambient to move oxygen from the oxygen ambient to an active layer of each of the transistors and repair loss of oxygen damage to the transistors caused by the fabrication of the passivated a-Si photodiodes.

Abstract: A method of passivating a MOTFT including providing a metal oxide thin film transistor having a surface defined by spaced apart source/drain terminals positioned on a layer of semiconductor metal oxide and material in a space between the source/drain terminals, the space between the source/drain terminals defining a conduction channel in the layer of semiconductor metal oxide. Forming a layer of passivation material on the surface defined by the spaced apart source/drain terminals and the material in the space between the source/drain terminals. Establishing oxygen vacancy equilibrium in the conduction channel of the layer of semiconductor metal oxide by annealing in an oxygen containing ambient the MOTFT and layer of passivation material and depositing a layer including a noble metal, a refractory metal, and/or a transparent conducting metal oxide on the layer of passivation material overlying the space between the source/drain terminals.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a live-working robot, comprising: a telescopic arm and a working hopper, wherein the working hopper and the telescopic arm are slidably connected along a vertical direction and the telescopic arm is provided with the drive component for driving the working hopper to reciprocate along a vertical direction. The live-working robot provided in the present invention achieves a movement of the working hopper along the vertical direction by slidably connecting the working hopper and the telescopic arm along the vertical direction and providing the telescopic arm with the drive component for driving the working hopper to reciprocate along the vertical direction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a task scheduling method, apparatus, and device, where the method includes: acquiring information about an available computing resource used for task execution; when a configured task set is received, determining resource consumption information of each task in the task set; and comparing the resource consumption information of each task in the task set with the information about the available computing resource, and determining a task that is in the task set and whose corresponding comparison result meets a preset task scheduling condition as a target task. In addition, a generated task scheduling diagram includes information such as tasks, dependence between the tasks, resource consumption information, and execution progress of a target task. By using the present invention, task scheduling can be optimized, so that task scheduling optimization is more intuitive, thereby improving processing performance of a data warehouse.

Abstract: The process of fabricating a flexible TFT back-panel includes depositing etch stop material on a glass support. A matrix of contact pads, gate electrodes and gate dielectric are deposited overlying the etch stop material. Vias are formed through the dielectric in communication with each pad. A matrix of TFTs is formed by depositing and patterning metal oxide semiconductor material to form an active layer of each TFT overlying the gate electrode. Source/drain metal is deposited on the active layer and in the vias in contact with the pads, the source/drain metal defining source/drain terminals of each TFT. Passivation material is deposited in overlying relationship to the TFTs. A color filter layer is formed on the passivation material and a flexible plastic carrier is affixed to the color filter. The glass support member and the etch stop material are then etched away to expose a surface of each of the pads.

Abstract: This invention belongs to the field of biochemical engineering and relates to a method of cyclic utilization of water during separation of succinic acid made by fermentation. This invention uses water from separation process for aerobic growth of E. coli AFP111 and production of succinic acid by anaerobic fermentation, obtaining final succinic acid concentration of 55 g/L and yield of 91.6%. Compared with results of fermentation using culture medium prepared from tap water, succinic acid concentration and productivity increased by 8.5% and 8.46%, respectively. An outstanding advantage of this invention is recovery and utilization of evaporated water during separation of succinic acid, realizing cyclic use of water during industrial production of succinic acid, which is an environment-friendly process.

Abstract: The process of fabricating a flexible TFT back-panel includes depositing etch stop material on a glass support. A matrix of contact pads, gate electrodes and gate dielectric are deposited overlying the etch stop material. Vias are formed through the dielectric in communication with each pad. A matrix of TFTs is formed by depositing and patterning metal oxide semiconductor material to form an active layer of each TFT overlying the gate electrode. Source/drain metal is deposited on the active layer and in the vias in contact with the pads, the source/drain metal defining source/drain terminals of each TFT. Passivation material is deposited in overlying relationship to the TFTs. A color filter layer is formed on the passivation material and a flexible plastic carrier is affixed to the color filter. The glass support member and the etch stop material are then etched away to expose a surface of each of the pads.

Abstract: A process of fabricating a flexible TFT back-panel on a glass support includes a step of providing a flat glass support member sufficiently thick to prevent bending during the processing. A layer of etch stop material is positioned on the upper surface of the glass support member and an insulating buffer layer is positioned on the layer of etch stop material. A TFT back-panel is positioned on the insulating buffer layer and a flexible plastic carrier is affixed to the TFT back-panel. The glass support member is etched away, whereby a flexible TFT back-panel is provided. The TFT back-panel can include a matrix of either OLED cells or LCD cells.