Abstract: A dual circularly polarized antenna array includes an insulating substrate, an M number of feed modules, and an M number of antenna groups. The insulating substrate includes an M number of preset points. The M antenna groups are respectively disposed on the M preset points, and each antenna group includes four antennas. Any two opposite ones of the four antennas jointly have a 180-degree rotational symmetry relative to a corresponding one of the M preset points. Each antenna includes a conductive sheet, and a first feed point and a second feed point that are electrically coupled to one of the M feed modules. The first feed points of the four antennas can jointly generate a left-hand circular polarization through one of the M feed modules, and the second feed points of the four antennas can jointly generate a right-hand circular polarization through one of the M feed modules.

Abstract: Method and structures for edge coupling between waveguides of a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) chip with warpage and an optical fiber array. Some methods are used for measured displacements of waveguide facets due to PIC chip warpage. Some methods and structures are provided for fabricating the optical fiber array using the measured waveguide displacements to improve the optical coupling efficiency between the individual waveguides and optical fibers.

Abstract: Support structures are used in certain additive fabrication processes to permit fabrication of a greater range of object geometries. For additive fabrication processes with materials that are subsequently sintered into a final part, an interface layer is formed between the object and support in order to inhibit bonding between adjacent surfaces of the support structure and the object during sintering.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a battery, a bulk energy storage system including the battery, and/or a method of operating the bulk energy storage system including the battery. In various embodiment, the battery may include a first electrode, an electrolyte, and a second electrode, wherein one or both of the first electrode and the second electrode comprises direct reduced iron (“DRI”). In various embodiments, the DRI may be in the form of pellets. In various embodiments, the pellets may comprise at least about 60 wt % iron by elemental mass, based on the total mass of the pellets. In various embodiments, one or both of the first electrode and the second electrode comprises from about 60% to about 90% iron and from about 1% to about 40% of a component comprising one or more of the materials selected from the group of SiO2, Al2O3, MgO, CaO, and TiO2.

Abstract: A dual circularly polarized antenna array includes an insulating substrate, an M number of feed modules, and an M number of antenna groups. The insulating substrate includes an M number of preset points. The M antenna groups are respectively disposed on the M preset points, and each antenna group includes four antennas. Any two opposite ones of the four antennas jointly have a 180-degree rotational symmetry relative to a corresponding one of the M preset points. Each antenna includes a conductive sheet, and a first feed point and a second feed point that are electrically coupled to one of the M feed modules. The first feed points of the four antennas can jointly generate a left-hand circular polarization through one of the M feed modules, and the second feed points of the four antennas can jointly generate a right-hand circular polarization through one of the M feed modules.

Abstract: Reaction schemes involving acids and bases; reactors comprising spatially varying chemical composition gradients (e.g., spatially varying pH gradients), and associated systems and methods, are generally described. For example, methods comprising producing an acid; dissolving a material comprising calcium in the acid to produce calcium ions; treating the calcium ions to produce solid calcium hydroxide and/or calcium oxide; and utilizing the solid calcium hydroxide and/or calcium oxide in a downstream process to produce a cement, wherein the downstream process comprises heating the solid calcium hydroxide and/or calcium oxide in a kiln are described.

Abstract: A package structure includes a first redistribution circuit structure, a semiconductor die, a connecting film, and a second redistribution circuit structure. The first redistribution circuit structure includes a dielectric structure and a routing structure disposed therein, where the dielectric structure includes a trench exposing the routing structure. The semiconductor die is disposed on and electrically coupled to the first redistribution circuit structure. The connecting film is disposed in the trench and between the semiconductor die and the first redistribution circuit structure, and the semiconductor die is thermally coupled to the routing structure through the connecting film.

Abstract: A large-scale silicon-photonics-based optical switching system that occupies an area larger than the maximum area of a standard step-and-repeat lithography reticle is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of identical switch blocks, each of is formed in a different reticle field that no larger than the maximum reticle size. Bus waveguides of laterally adjacent switch blocks are stitched together at lateral interfaces that include a second arrangement of waveguide ports that is common to all lateral interfaces. Bus waveguides of vertically adjacent switch blocks are stitched together at vertical interfaces that include a first arrangement of waveguide ports that is common to all vertical interfaces. In some embodiments, the lateral and vertical interfaces include waveguide ports having waveguide coupling regions that are configured to mitigate optical loss due to stitching error.

Abstract: Electrochemical devices, and associated materials and methods, are generally described. In some embodiments, an electrochemical device comprises an electroactive material. The electroactive material may comprise an alloy having a solid phase and a liquid phase that co-exist with each other. As a result, such a composite electrode may have, in some cases, the mechanical softness to permit both high energy densities and an improved current density as compared to, for example, a substantially pure metal electrode.

Abstract: An antenna device includes a carrier and an antenna array. A first dual-frequency antenna structure of the antenna array includes a first conductive sheet, a first transmitting antenna, and a first receiving antenna. A first extension line passes through both two centers of two regions defined by respectively and orthogonally projecting the first transmitting antenna and the first receiving antenna onto the first conductive sheet. A second dual-frequency antenna structure of the antenna array includes a second conductive sheet, a second transmitting antenna, and a second receiving antenna. A second extension line passes through both two centers of two regions defined by respectively and orthogonally projecting the second transmitting antenna and the second receiving antenna onto the second conductive sheet. The first and second conductive sheets have a four-fold rotational symmetry relative to an intersection point between the first extension line and the second extension line.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the various embodiments may provide device architectures for batteries. In various embodiments, these may be primary or secondary batteries. In various embodiments these devices may be useful for energy storage. Various embodiments may provide a battery including an Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) electrode, an Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) electrode, a metal electrode; and an electrolyte separating the ORR electrode and the OER electrode from the metal electrode.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a system or platform that uses electrochemistry to upcycle waste products and low-value minerals into valuable, carbon dioxide (CO2)-neutral materials. Various embodiments may include systems and/or methods for processing material inputs using an electrochemical reactor. Various embodiments may include systems, methods, and/or devices for capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) while producing valuable co-products.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the various embodiments may provide metal electrodes for electrochemical cells. In various embodiments, the electrodes may comprise iron. Various methods may enable achieving high surface area with low cost for production of metal electrodes, such as iron electrodes.

Abstract: Techniques and methods for securing vehicle systems. For instance, an authorization system may store data representing frequencies at which destination locations are associated pick-up locations for a fleet of autonomous vehicles. The authorization system may then receive a request for an autonomous vehicle to pick up a passenger at a first location and drop off the passenger at a second location. Based on the first location and the second location, the authorization system may determine a frequency for the request. The authorization system may then determine whether a control system for the fleet of autonomous vehicles is compromised based on whether the frequency is less than or equal to a threshold frequency. If the authorization system determines that the control system is compromised, the authorization system may perform a remedial action, such as notifying a teleoperator.

Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.

Abstract: A dual-frequency antenna structure includes a substrate, and a grounding element, a conductive sheet, a transmitting antenna, and a receiving antenna that are disposed on the substrate. The transmitting antenna includes a first coupling conductive pad, a first conductive column that is electrically coupled to the first coupling conductive pad and the conductive sheet, and a first feeding conductive pad. The first feeding conductive pad can produce a capacitive effect with each of the first coupling conductive pad and the grounding element. The receiving antenna includes a second coupling conductive pad, a second conductive column that is electrically coupled to the second coupling conductive pad and the conductive sheet, and a second feeding conductive pad. The second feeding conductive pad can produce a capacitive effect with each of the second coupling conductive pad and the grounding element.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the various embodiments may provide metal air electrochemical cell architectures. Various embodiments may provide a battery, such as an unsealed battery or sealed battery, with an open cell arrangement configured such that a liquid electrolyte layer separates a metal electrode from an air electrode. In various embodiments, the electrolyte may be disposed within one or more vessel of the battery such that electrolyte serves as a barrier between a metal electrode and gaseous oxygen. Systems and methods of the various embodiments may provide for removing a metal electrode from electrolyte to prevent self-discharge of the metal electrode. Systems and methods of the various embodiments may provide a three electrode battery configured to operate each in a discharge mode, but with two distinct electrochemical reactions occurring at each electrode.

Abstract: Provided herein are processed siliceous materials. Also provided herein are methods of processing siliceous materials, and more specifically methods of processing siliceous materials using fluoride-containing and/or hydroxide-containing compounds.

Abstract: Reaction schemes involving acids and bases; reactors comprising spatially varying chemical composition gradients (e.g., spatially varying pH gradients), and associated systems and methods, are generally described.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to imaging LiDARs with optical antennas fed by optical waveguides. The optical antennas can be activated through an optical switch network that connects the optical antennas to a laser source to a receiver. A microlens array is positioned between a lens of the LiDAR system and the optical antennas, the microlens array being positioned so as to transform an emission angle from a corresponding optical antenna to match a chief ray angle of the lens. Methods of use and fabrication are also provided.