Abstract: An optical assembly includes a number of laser integrated circuits operative for outputting a like number of optical or laser signals. A lightwave circuit is positioned to receive the optical or laser signals and is operative to phase shift the optical or laser signals, combine the phase shifted optical or laser signals, and output the phase shifted and combined optical or laser signals. A lens is positioned to receive, focus and output the phase shifted and combined optical or laser signals output by the lightwave circuit to a core of a fiber-optic cable.

Abstract: The present invention describes a test kit for the detection of fat-soluble vitamins in serum using a method based on high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). The internal standard (IS) solution included in the kit is based on methanol, acetonitrile and isopropyl alcohol solvents. Ammonium acetate is added to the IS solution to make it more stable and last for longer storage time. The application of this kit can significantly improve the recovery and detection sensitivity of vitamins A, E, K1 and K2 in serum without additional sample enrichment, make sample preparation process simpler and more efficient, keep processed samples stable for longer time, and lower the overall cost for more accurate and repeatable test results.

Abstract: A photonics integrated circuit (PIC) chip includes: an input unit, including at least one optical input (IN) and a number of optical outputs (ISO); a modulation unit (MU) including a number of light modulators (M) having optical inputs(S) coupled to optical outputs ISO of the input unit, and optical outputs (T); a first stage optical switch unit (1SOSU) including a number of optical inputs (I) optically coupled to optical outputs T of the MU, and optical outputs (P), a first subset of which define a first subset of optical outputs (O) of the PIC chip; and a second stage optical switch unit (2SOSU) including a number of optical inputs I and optical outputs (O) that define second subset of the optical outputs O of the PIC chip. Each optical switch of 1SOSU and 2SOSU may be configured in a coupler mode; a bar mode; and/or a cross mode.

Abstract: A detection kit for detecting an immunosuppressor in whole blood by high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and a detection method thereof is provided. An internal standard solution is added with an antioxidant, vitamin E, and mixed with an internal standard diluent containing zinc sulfate heptahydrate, purified water and methanol for sample pretreatment, which not only exerts the function of the internal standard, but also synchronously achieves erythrocyte treatment, protein precipitation and target substance extraction. Various embodiments enable the immunosuppressor to be more stable in a solution matrix, thus promoting the detection accuracy and sensitivity. Various embodiments adopt isotopically-labeled sirolimus as an internal standard of everolimus to substitute isotopically-labeled everolimus, thus overcoming the interference of everolimus on isotopically-labeled everolimus and satisfying the detection requirements.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of battery technologies and in particular to a bipolar current collector modified by a self-healing conductive coating and a preparation method and application thereof. The key points in the technical scheme are as follows: the method includes: preparing microcapsules containing a healing agent; preparing a slurry containing the microcapsules, a catalyst, an adhesive and a conductive filler; coating the slurry on a surface of a current collector substrate to obtain a bipolar current collector with a self-healing conductive coating. in a case of occurrence of perforation of the current collector, the self-healing microcapsules in the self-healing conductive coating may crack under an external stress and the healing agent is released and can immediately perform polymerization reaction under the action of a catalyst to generate a self-heating material which can quickly and accurately repair the cracks or holes on the current collector layer.

Abstract: A detection kit for detecting an immunosuppressor in whole blood by high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and a detection method thereof is provided. An internal standard solution is added with an antioxidant, vitamin E, and mixed with an internal standard diluent containing zinc sulfate heptahydrate, purified water and methanol for sample pretreatment, which not only exerts the function of the internal standard, but also synchronously achieves erythrocyte treatment, protein precipitation and target substance extraction. Various embodiments enable the immunosuppressor to be more stable in a solution matrix, thus promoting the detection accuracy and sensitivity. Various embodiments adopt isotopically-labeled sirolimus as an internal standard of everolimus to substitute isotopically-labeled everolimus, thus overcoming the interference of everolimus on isotopically-labeled everolimus and satisfying the detection requirements.

Abstract: The present invention describes a test kit for the detection of fat-soluble vitamins in serum using a method based on high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). The internal standard (IS) solution included in the kit is based on methanol, acetonitrile and isopropyl alcohol solvents. Ammonium acetate is added to the IS solution to make it more stable and last for longer storage time. The application of this kit can significantly improve the recovery and detection sensitivity of vitamins A, E, K1 and K2 in serum without additional sample enrichment, make sample preparation process simpler and more efficient, keep processed samples stable for longer time, and lower the overall cost for more accurate and repeatable test results.

Abstract: A method of making carbon nanotubes doped with iron, nitrogen and sulphur for an oxygen reduction reaction catalyst includes the steps of mixing an iron containing oxidising agent with a sulphur-containing dye to form a fibrous fluctuate of reactive templates and using these for in-situ polymerisation of an azo compound to form polymer-dye nanotubes, adding an alkali to precipitate magnetite, and subjecting the nanotubes to pyrolysis, acid leaching, and heat treatment.

Abstract: A fingerprint chip package and method for processing same, relating to a field of biometric identification. The fingerprint chip package includes: a lead frame (1), a chip (2), and a plastic packaging part enclosing the lead frame (1) and the chip (2); the lead frame (1) comprises a base island (13), a connecting rib (11), and a golden finger (12); the base island (13) is used for bearing the chip (2); the connecting rib (11) is used for supporting the lead frame (1) and connecting the base island (13) via the golden finger (12); and the golden finger (12) is used for fixing the base island (13) and electrically connecting with the chip (2).

Abstract: In an example, a communication module includes an optical transmitter, an optical receiver, and a periodical filter. The optical transmitter is configured to emit an outbound optical signal. The optical receiver is configured to receive an inbound optical signal. A first frequency of the outbound optical signal is offset from a second frequency of the inbound optical signal by an amount less than a channel spacing of a multiplexer/demultiplexer implemented in an optical communication system that includes the communication module. The periodical filter is positioned in optical paths of both the outbound optical signal and the inbound optical signal and has a transmission spectrum with periodic transmission peaks and troughs. The first frequency of the outbound optical signal may be aligned to one of the transmission peaks and the second frequency of the inbound optical signal may be aligned to one of the transmission troughs, or vice versa.

Abstract: A method of making carbon nanotubes doped with iron, nitrogen and sulphur for an oxygen reduction reaction catalyst includes the steps of mixing an iron containing oxidising agent with a sulphur-containing dye to form a fibrous fluctuate of reactive templates and using these for in-situ polymerisation of an azo compound to form polymer-dye nanotubes, adding an alkali to precipitate magnetite, and subjecting the nanotubes to pyrolysis, acid leaching, and heat treatment.

Abstract: In an example, a communication module includes an optical transmitter, an optical receiver, and a periodical filter. The optical transmitter is configured to emit an outbound optical signal. The optical receiver is configured to receive an inbound optical signal. A first frequency of the outbound optical signal is offset from a second frequency of the inbound optical signal by an amount less than a channel spacing of a multiplexer/demultiplexer implemented in an optical communication system that includes the communication module. The periodical filter is positioned in optical paths of both the outbound optical signal and the inbound optical signal and has a transmission spectrum with periodic transmission peaks and troughs. The first frequency of the outbound optical signal may be aligned to one of the transmission peaks and the second frequency of the inbound optical signal may be aligned to one of the transmission troughs, or vice versa.

Abstract: A method of making carbon nanotubes doped with iron, nitrogen and sulfur for an oxygen reduction reaction catalyst includes the steps of mixing an iron containing oxidizing agent with a sulfur-containing dye to form a fibrous fluctuate of reactive templates and using these for in-situ polymerization of an azo compound to form polymer-dye nanotubes, adding an alkali to precipitate magnetite, and subjecting the nanotubes to pyrolysis, acid leaching, and heat treatment.

Abstract: In an example, a communication module includes an optical transmitter, an optical receiver, and a periodical filter. The optical transmitter is configured to emit an outbound optical signal. The optical receiver is configured to receive an inbound optical signal. A first frequency of the outbound optical signal is offset from a second frequency of the inbound optical signal by an amount less than a channel spacing of a multiplexer/demultiplexer implemented in an optical communication system that includes the communication module. The periodical filter is positioned in optical paths of both the outbound optical signal and the inbound optical signal and has a transmission spectrum with periodic transmission peaks and troughs. The first frequency of the outbound optical signal may be aligned to one of the transmission peaks and the second frequency of the inbound optical signal may be aligned to one of the transmission troughs, or vice versa.

Abstract: A fingerprint chip package and method for processing same, relating to a field of biometric identification. The fingerprint chip package includes: a lead frame (1), a chip (2), and a plastic packaging part enclosing the lead frame (1) and the chip (2); the lead frame (1) comprises a base island (13), a connecting rib (11), and a golden finger (12); the base island (13) is used for bearing the chip (2); the connecting rib (11) is used for supporting the lead frame (1) and connecting the base island (13) via the golden finger (12); and the golden finger (12) is used for fixing the base island (13) and electrically connecting with the chip (2).

Abstract: A substrate for chip package and a chip package are provided. A portion on an upper surface of a base material of the substrate that is uncovered by a solder mask is provided with at least one substrate feature point. The upper surface of the base material of the substrate is provided with at least one slot. The slot is configured to guide an irregularly flowing packaging material in the course of chip packaging. The problem of covering the substrate feature point due to irregular flowing of a packaging material is solved with the substrate with no need to re-design a different mold and substrate feature point.

Abstract: A method of making carbon nanotubes doped with iron, nitrogen and sulphur for an oxygen reduction reaction catalyst includes the steps of mixing an iron containing oxidising agent with a sulphur-containing dye to form a fibrous fluctuate of reactive templates and using these for in-situ polymerisation of an azo compound to form polymer-dye nanotubes, adding an alkali to precipitate magnetite, and subjecting the nanotubes to pyrolysis, acid leaching, and heat treatment.

Abstract: An optical transmitter may include a transmit laser assembly configured to emit multiple light beams. The optical transmitter may additionally include an isolator configured to rotate a corresponding polarization state of each of the multiple light beams. The optical transmitter may additionally include a power multiplexing combiner configured to receive the multiple light beams from the isolator and combine the multiple light beams into a combined light beam. The optical transmitter may additionally include a lens configured to focus the combined light beam onto an optical fiber for transmission.

Abstract: In an example, a communication module includes an optical transmitter, an optical receiver, and a periodical filter. The optical transmitter is configured to emit an outbound optical signal. The optical receiver is configured to receive an inbound optical signal. A first frequency of the outbound optical signal is offset from a second frequency of the inbound optical signal by an amount less than a channel spacing of a multiplexer/demultiplexer implemented in an optical communication system that includes the communication module. The periodical filter is positioned in optical paths of both the outbound optical signal and the inbound optical signal and has a transmission spectrum with periodic transmission peaks and troughs. The first frequency of the outbound optical signal may be aligned to one of the transmission peaks and the second frequency of the inbound optical signal may be aligned to one of the transmission troughs, or vice versa.

Abstract: A system may include a first light source configured to generate a first beam of light at a first wavelength; a second light source configured to generate a second beam of light at a second wavelength; a third light source configured to generate a third beam of light at a third wavelength; and a fourth light source configured to generate a fourth beam of light at a fourth wavelength. The system may also include a thin-film filter, a first polarization beam splitter (PBS), a wave plate and a second PBS. The thin-film filter, the first PBS, the wave plate, and the second PBS may be configured to combine the first beam, the second beam, the third beam and the fourth beam into a combined beam of light.