Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to various structures, integrated assemblies, and memory devices. In some implementations, a structure includes a semiconductor layer, a dielectric layer that is proximate to the semiconductor layer, and a multi-layer structure that extends away from an approximately planar surface across the semiconductor layer and the dielectric layer. The multi-layer structure includes a planarized tip region and an outer silicon nitride layer that extends from the approximately planar surface to the planarized tip region. In some implementations, a portion of the outer silicon nitride layer in the planarized tip region is adulterated. The structure further includes a conductive structure proximate to the multi-layer structure that includes a portion that extends through the approximately planar surface and that has a tip with an anisotropic morphology.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a thrust stand and a method of measuring thrust. Embodiments of the invention pertain to a method of calibrating a thrust stand. Embodiments of the subject thrust stand can incorporate a passive eddy current based damper. Specific embodiments of the passive eddy current based damper can function without contact with the balance arm. Further specific embodiments of the passive eddy current based damper can be used in a vacuum. Embodiments can utilize signal analysis techniques to identify and reduce noise. A logarithmic decrement method can be used to calibrate the thrust stand. Force measurements can be made with embodiments of the subject thrust stand for a standard macroscale dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuator and/or other thrust producing devices.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a retrofit energy device and system to modify, manipulate and optimize airflow in vertical open-case refrigeration units.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for virtual shaping. A method includes positioning air flow shaping devices in a vehicle air gap to manipulate airflow to generate horizontal air vortices to reduce drag.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a thrust stand and a method of measuring thrust. Embodiments of the invention pertain to a method of calibrating a thrust stand. Embodiments of the subject thrust stand can incorporate a passive eddy current based damper. Specific embodiments of the passive eddy current based damper can function without contact with the balance arm. Further specific embodiments of the passive eddy current based damper can be used in a vacuum. Embodiments can utilize signal analysis techniques to identify and reduce noise. A logarithmic decrement method can be used to calibrate the thrust stand. Force measurements can be made with embodiments of the subject thrust stand for a standard macroscale dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuator and/or other thrust producing devices.

Abstract: The synthesis of benzotriazole monomers and the use of the benzotriazole monomers and one or more other monomers to prepare ultraviolet (UV) light absorbing polymer compositions. The synthetic methods described in this application provide a significant improvement over the previous methods used to prepare benzotriazole monomers.