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Suspended Photonic Membrane Sensor with Resonance Modulation via Substrate-Proximal Coupling

This invention describes a novel photonic sensor based on a suspended membrane and a substrate that supports high-Q optical resonances sensitive to nanometer-scale membrane deflections. The technology exploits mechanically induced modulation of optical resonance conditions (such as guided-mode resonance, bound states in the continuum, and high contrast...

Published: 9/26/2025 | Inventor(s): Mohamed ElKabbash

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Sensors and Detection, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Photonics

Covert Free-Space Optical Communications with SLM-Based Beam Steering

This is a system for secure low probability of detection communications across a free-space optical (FSO) channel. The system utilizes an LED-based source which transmits signals with distributions that match the distribution of the background solar radiation, which hides the signals. The transmitted signals are modulated according to a phase-shift...

Published: 9/22/2025 | Inventor(s): Ivan Djordjevic, Ignacio Rojas

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication

Damped Flexural Bipod

The Damped Flexural Bipod is an innovative support structure designed to reduce vibrations in sensitive optical systems without compromising positional stability. By enhancing traditional bipod mounts with advanced constrained layer damping strategies, this technology creates a stable yet responsive support ideal for environments where precision is...

Published: 9/16/2025 | Inventor(s): Steve Meyer

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Devices & Instrumentation, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication, Technology Classifications > Sensors & Controls > Motion & Force

Systems and Methods for Producing Reconfigurable Non-Volatile Acoustic Devices

This innovation introduces a new class of fully reconfigurable, non-volatile acoustic devices that utilize phase change materials (PCMs) to create tunable patterns for controlling acoustic wave propagation. Unlike traditional acoustic components, which are fixed in function due to static material properties, this technology enables endless reconfiguration...

Published: 8/25/2025 | Inventor(s): Pierre Lucas, Pierre Deymier

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication

High-Sensitivity Acoustic Sensing via Free-Space Coupled Microtoroid Resonators

This technology introduces a high-sensitivity acoustic sensing system based on a microtoroid resonator paired with a free-space optical coupling setup. Sound waves in the environment create tiny vibrations that shift the resonator’s frequency, allowing even subtle acoustic signals to be picked up with great precision. Unlike traditional sensor...

Published: 8/11/2025 | Inventor(s): Tsu-Te Su, Sartanee Suebka

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Backsurface Treatment of Optical Substrates for Improved Thermal Conductivity and Dynamic Survival

This invention is an adhesive that is applied to the back of optical substrate mirrors such as the ones used in aerospace applications. The adhesive when applied, it provides acoustic dampening and uniform dissipation of heat, thus protecting the optical component from stress and heating. This is particularly innovative for aerospace applications where...

Published: 8/7/2025 | Inventor(s): Ewan Douglas, Oscar Montoya, Lori Harrison

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Sensors and Detection, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Optical Fab / Metrology, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Lens & System Design, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication, Technology Classifications > Materials > Coatings, Technology Classifications > Materials > Chemicals

Using Squeezed Light for Enhanced Change-Detection in a Laser Communication Channel

Invention: This invention describes how to augment a train of bright phase-modulated laser light pulses of a communications system by splitting squeezed light. This can be used to detect minuscule drops in connectivity and channel loss without affecting the communications rate. Connectivity drops in laser or fiber-optic communication systems can occur...

Published: 8/11/2025 | Inventor(s): Saikat Guha

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Telecommunications, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Lasers & Other Sources, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Photonics, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Quantum

XUV Photonic Integrated Circuits with Vacuum Guiding

This invention is a novel approach to developing photonic integrated circuits operating in extreme ultraviolet wavelength (XUV) range. This technology enables the fabrication of XUV components, including waveguides, photonic crystal cavities, or resonators while using vacuum as the guiding medium. Background: Currently, there is a critical challenge...

Published: 8/6/2025 | Inventor(s): Mohamed ElKabbash

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Photonics, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Lens & System Design, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Materials & Fabrication

Programmable Diffractive Photonic Computing Using Pixel-Level Post-Processing for Adaptive Data Classification

This invention provides a programmable diffractive photonic computing system that uses a single diffractive surface in combination with a Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) pixel array for data processing and classification. Unlike traditional systems requiring spatial light modulators or multiple diffractive planes, programmability is achieved...

Published: 8/4/2025 | Inventor(s): Mohamed ElKabbash

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High Speed Amplitude-Based Liquid Crystal SLM

This invention pertains to a high-speed optical modulation device, specifically a liquid-crystal-on-silicon (LCoS) amplitude modulator using a thin nematic liquid crystal (LC) layer for ultra-fast switching. The modulator improves the manufacturability of high-speed optical devices, enabling applications such as chip-based camera arrays at a potentially...

Published: 7/2/2025 | 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

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