Method for Multilayer Nanophotonic Effective Medium Optics via Spin-Coated Planarization Layers
This technology introduces a novel method for fabricating multilayer nanophotonic devices using spin-coated planarization layers. The process ensures precise alignment and spacing between optical layers, enabling the creation of advanced optical elements for photonic computing and compound lenses. Spin coating is a procedure used to deposit uniform...
Published: 4/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Mohamed ElKabbash
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Photonics, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > MEMS & Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Optical Fab / Metrology, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Lens & System Design, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication
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Optical Elements from Thin Film Coatings
This technology enables the creation of advanced optical elements through thin film coatings. By spatially varying the thickness, order, and material composition of thin film stacks, the technology allows for precise control of light's phase and amplitude. It is particularly advantageous in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) wavelength range, where traditional...
Published: 4/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Mohamed ElKabbash
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Lens & System Design, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > MEMS & Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Photonics, Technology Classifications > Materials > Coatings
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Optical Elements Through Phase Control Using Effective Medium Approach in Thin Films and Membranes
This invention introduces a novel method for designing optical elements, such as lenses, by using the effective medium theory (EMT). By employing subwavelength patterns in thin films or membranes, the technology creates localized refractive index changes that enable precise control over the behavior of light. This approach is particularly effective...
Published: 4/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Mohamed ElKabbash
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Lens & System Design, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Photonics, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > MEMS & Nanotechnology
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Method and Structure for Optical Coupling in Photonic Integrated Circuits Using Etched Silicon Substrates
This invention introduces a novel method and structure for optical coupling in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) using etched silicon substrates. These etched features allow light to be introduced from beneath the substrate and efficiently coupled into on-chip waveguides. It enhances the efficiency of photonic couplings, allowing multiple input modes...
Published: 4/14/2025
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Inventor(s): Mohamed ElKabbash
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Telecommunications, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Photonics
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UV-Curable Disulfide Glass Photoresists and Photopolymer Resins
This invention introduces a new class of UV-curable Disulfide Glass (DSG) photoresists and photopolymer resins, designed for high-quality optical component fabrication and complex 3D printing. This polymer features exceptional optical transparency across the visible and infrared spectrum, coupled with robust thermomechanical properties, making it ideal...
Published: 3/31/2025
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Inventor(s): Dong-Chul Pyun, Jake Molineux, Ramses Hyde, Sam Durfee
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication, Technology Classifications > Materials > Coatings, Technology Classifications > Materials > Polymers
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Flexible Glass Interconnect Structures for Photonic Integrated Circuit
This technology introduces a flexible glass-based optical interconnect solution for photonic integrated circuits (PICs). It leverages a carefully designed array of high index and low index materials to make an optical connection that optimizes light coupling and reduces scattering and propagation loss. The method provides a solution to replace traditional...
Published: 3/24/2025
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Inventor(s): Stanley Pau, Thomas Koch
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Fiber Optics, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Photonics
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2D Electrochemical Scanning for Defects in Perovskite Films
This invention introduces a disposable, non-destructive electrochemical sensor designed to characterize and monitor reactive defects in lead halide perovskite solar cell layers during high-throughput manufacturing processes. The sensor provides real-time assessment of quality, stability, and durability under stressors such as humidity, light, and temperature....
Published: 3/17/2025
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Inventor(s): Erin Ratcliff, Michel De Keersmaecker
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Renewable Energy > Solar/Photovoltaic, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Semiconductors, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication
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Stress Induced Broadband Tunable Optical Waveplate
This invention discloses designs and methods for manufacturing a broadband optical waveplate capable of operating across ultraviolet (UV), visible, near-infrared (NIR), mid-wave infrared (MWIR), and long-wave infrared (LWIR) wavelength ranges. Waveplates, also called retarders, are optical components that manipulate light's polarization state, converting...
Published: 3/7/2025
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Inventor(s): Stanley Pau, Linan Jiang
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Lens & System Design, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication
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Diffractive Intraocular Lens and Contact Lens with High Efficiency
This invention is a highly efficient diffractive intraocular and contact lens designed to minimize glare, halos, and image artifacts to improve vision. The lens design enhances efficiency by precisely directing light into desired diffractive orders which ultimately enhances vision at multiple focal points. This is particularly beneficial for trifocal...
Published: 2/28/2025
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Inventor(s): Jose Sasian
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Lens & System Design, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Ophthalmology
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Multifunctional Solar Control Coating with Bird Collision Prevention Properties
This invention is an innovative window coating that combines two essential functionalities: solar control and bird safety. It blocks infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) radiation to improve energy efficiency, reduce heat gain, and protect interiors from UV damage, while integrating a UV-reflective pattern to enhance window visibility for birds. The coating...
Published: 2/10/2025
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Inventor(s): Mohamed ElKabbash
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication, Technology Classifications > Materials > Coatings
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