公开(公告)号：US20160114462A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14923878

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: U.S. Army Research Laboratory ATTN: RDRL-LOC-I

Inventor： Laszlo J. Kecskes ,  Micah J. Gallagher ,  Anthony J. Roberts ,  Heather A. Murdoch ,  Kristopher A. Darling

IPC: B24C1/10

CPC classification number: B24C1/10 ,  B24C7/0007 ,  C21D7/06 ,  C21D8/00

Abstract: Nanostructured or ultra-fine grained metallic systems according to embodiments of the invention may be formed of: pure Cu, pure Fe, or pure Ti, with grain sizes of less than 140 nm, 348 nm, or 59 nm, respectively. The metallic systems demonstrate a monotonically increasing grain size dependence from a minimum value attained at the surface; and a converse relation of microhardness, decreasing from 160 kg/mm2, 265 kg/mm2, or 320 kg/mm2, respectively. The grain refinement process at cryogenic conditions relies on the suppression of room temperature dislocation-mediated deformation mechanisms which facilitate grain restructuring, relaxation, and reorientation. At the cryogenic conditions, alternative mechanism for grain refinement, such as shear localization or dynamic recrystallization may be more dominant. Processes for refining the grain size of these metallic systems may include: subjecting metal plates to a high-energy milling process using a high-energy milling device to impart high impact energies to its surface. Due to the high-efficiency of this attrition process, these metallic systems are ideal candidates for improved corrosion and wear resistance.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施方案的纳米结构或超细晶粒金属体系可以分别由具有小于140nm，348nm或59nm的晶粒尺寸的纯Cu，纯Fe或纯Ti形成。 金属系统表现出从表面达到的最小值单调递增的晶粒尺寸依赖性; 和显微硬度的相关关系，分别从160 kg / mm2，265 kg / mm2或320 kg / mm2下降。 低温条件下的晶粒细化过程依赖于抑制室温位错介导的变形机制，促进晶粒重组，松弛和重新取向。 在低温条件下，晶粒细化的替代机理如剪切定位或动态重结晶可能更为主导。 用于精炼这些金属体系的晶粒尺寸的方法可以包括：使用高能铣削装置对金属板进行高能量铣削加工，以赋予其表面高的冲击能。 由于这种磨损过程的高效率，这些金属系统是改善耐腐蚀和耐磨性的理想选择。

公开(公告)号：US20160104502A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14972018

申请日：2015-12-16

Applicant: U.S. Army Research Laboratory ATTN: RDRL-LOC-I

Inventor： Alan S Edelstein

IPC: G11B5/09 ,  G11B5/48 ,  G11B5/012

CPC classification number: G11B5/09 ,  G11B5/012 ,  G11B5/4866 ,  G11B2005/0021 ,  G11C11/16 ,  G11C11/161 ,  G11C11/1673 ,  G11C11/1675 ,  G11C13/0004 ,  G11C13/0061 ,  G11C13/0069 ,  G11C13/04 ,  G11C19/0808 ,  G11C2013/0078 ,  G11C2013/008 ,  G11C2013/0092 ,  H01L27/222

Abstract: A nonvolatile memory comprising at least one ferromagnetic region having permeability which changes from a first state to a second state of lower permeability upon heating; at least one laser operatively associated with the at least one ferromagnetic region which selectively provides heat to the ferromagnetic region to change its p permeability; and a plurality of connectors operatively connected to the at least one laser and adapted to be connected to a current source that provides a current which causes the laser to change the at least one ferromagnetic region from a first state to a second state. Optionally, the memory is arranged as an array of memory cells. Optionally, each cell has a magnetic field sensor operatively associated therewith. Optionally, the nonvolatile memory is radiation hard. Also, a method of recording data by heating at least one ferromagnetic region to change its permeability.

Abstract translation: 一种非易失性存储器，包括至少一个具有从加热时的第一状态变为低渗透性的第二状态的磁导率的铁磁区域; 至少一个与所述至少一个铁磁区域可操作地相关联的激光器，其选择性地向所述铁磁区域提供热量以改变其p透过率; 以及可操作地连接到所述至少一个激光器并且适于连接到电流源的多个连接器，所述电流源提供使所述激光器将所述至少一个铁磁区域从第一状态改变到第二状态的电流。 可选地，存储器被布置为存储器单元的阵列。 可选地，每个单元具有与其可操作地相关联的磁场传感器。 可选地，非易失性存储器是辐射硬的。 另外，通过加热至少一个铁磁区域来改变其磁导率来记录数据的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20160089695A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14496039

申请日：2014-09-25

Applicant: U.S. Army Research Laboratory ATTN: RDRL-LOC-I

Inventor： Victor Rodriguez-Santiago ,  Joseph P. Labukas

IPC: B05D5/00 ,  B05D7/00 ,  B05D3/06

CPC classification number: B05D3/145 ,  B05D1/185 ,  B05D5/04 ,  B05D2202/20

Abstract: Bondable fluorinated barrier coatings on oxidized metal surfaces. The barrier coatings include a perfluorinated silane having a C2-C30 alkyl chain with a reactive silicon end containing 1 to 3 leaving groups. The perfluorinated silane layer is covalently bonded to an underlying oxide layer and the outer surface is treated with an atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment. The resultant barrier coating exhibits corrosion resistance attributed to perfluorinated silanes but with enhanced bonding/adhesion properties.

Abstract translation: 氧化金属表面上可粘合的氟化阻隔涂层。 阻挡涂层包括具有C2-C30烷基链的全氟化硅烷，具有1-3个离去基团的反应性硅末端。 全氟化硅烷层共价结合到下面的氧化物层，外表面用大气压等离子体处理。 所得到的阻挡涂层表现出归因于全氟化硅烷的耐腐蚀性，但具有增强的粘合/粘合性能。

公开(公告)号：US20160050765A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14825855

申请日：2015-08-13

Applicant: U.S. Army Research Laboratory ATTN: RDRL-LOC-I

Inventor： Jeffrey Spencer Pulskamp

IPC: H05K3/32 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: H05K3/303 ,  H01L27/20 ,  H01L41/094 ,  H02N2/0095 ,  H05K1/029 ,  H05K3/0008 ,  H05K2201/1009 ,  H05K2203/1509 ,  H05K2203/173 ,  Y02P70/613 ,  Y10T29/53174

Abstract: A system for controlled motion of circuit components to create reconfigurable circuits comprising: a support; a substrate operatively associated with the support; actuators operatively associated with the support configured to physically move circuit components and to move the circuit components into physical and electrical contact with the substrate; the substrate comprising at least one conductive segment arranged to electrically connect circuit components when electrical contacts of circuit components are placed in contact with at least one conductive segment; and control circuitry configured to control the first and second actuators to thereby position the circuit components relative to the substrate; whereby circuit function is determined by the selection of circuit components and the location and orientation of circuit components relative to the substrate and conductive segments to create a reconfigurable circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电路组件的受控运动以产生可重构电路的系统，包括：支架; 与所述支撑件可操作地相关联的基板; 与所述支撑件可操作地相关联的致动器构造成物理地移动电路部件并且将所述电路部件移动到与所述基板物理和电接触; 所述衬底包括至少一个导电段，布置成当电路部件的电触点与至少一个导电段接触放置时电连接电路部件; 以及控制电路，其被配置为控制所述第一和第二致动器从而相对于所述衬底定位所述电路部件; 由此电路功能由电路元件的选择以及电路元件相对于衬底和导电段的位置和取向来确定，以产生可重构电路。

公开(公告)号：US09222874B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13793556

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: U.S. Army Research Laboratory ATTN: RDRL-LOC-I

Inventor： Steven C. Hill ,  Yongle Pan

IPC: G01N21/01 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N15/14

CPC classification number: G01N21/01 ,  G01N15/14 ,  G01N21/65

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for continuously sampling particles from air. In one embodiment, a system for continuously sampling particles from air may include: an airflow system configured to continuously draw air including airborne particles into the system; a photophoretic trap that uses photophoretic forces of a laser beam to trap one or more of the airborne particles from the drawn air; a measurement device configured to measure one or more properties of the trapped one or more airborne particles; and a controller configured to repeatedly trap, measure and release one or more airborne particles.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及从空气中连续取样颗粒的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，用于从空气中连续采样颗粒的系统可以包括：气流系统，被配置为将包括空气传播的颗粒的空气连续地抽吸到系统中; 使用激光束的光致力从捕获的空气中捕获一种或多种空气中的颗粒的光致陷阱; 被配置为测量被捕获的一种或多种空气传播颗粒的一种或多种性质的测量装置; 以及控制器，被配置为重复地捕获，测量和释放一个或多个空气中的颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US20150325676A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14801919

申请日：2015-07-17

Applicant: U.S. Army Research Laboratory ATTN: RDRL-LOC-I

Inventor： PANKAJ B. SHAH

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/205 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L29/20

CPC classification number: H01L29/66174 ,  H01L21/0254 ,  H01L29/045 ,  H01L29/2003 ,  H01L29/205 ,  H01L29/93

Abstract: A method of substantially offsetting polarization charges in an electronic device having a heterobarrier comprising providing a substrate; providing at least one pair of stacks of semiconductor materials; one of the pair of stacks having one or more of spontaneous and piezoelectric polarity where the total polarization charge is opposite to the other of the pair of stacks; whereby due to the opposing polarities, the polarization is balanced and the pair of stacks operate to store electrical energy.

Abstract translation: 一种在具有异质障碍物的电子器件中基本上抵消极化电荷的方法，包括提供衬底; 提供至少一对半导体材料; 一对堆叠中的一个具有一个或多个自发和压电极性，其中总极化电荷与该对堆叠中的另一个相反; 由此由于相反的极性，极化被平衡，并且该对堆叠操作以存储电能。

公开(公告)号：US20150298322A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14314875

申请日：2014-06-25

Applicant: U.S. Army Research Laboratory ATTN: RDRL-LOC-I

Inventor： Christopher J. Morris ,  Kate E. Malachowski ,  David H. Gracias ,  Madan Dubey

IPC: B25J15/12 ,  B25J7/00 ,  B25J15/10

CPC classification number: B25J15/12 ,  B25J7/00 ,  B25J15/10 ,  F03G7/00

Abstract: According to embodiments, an optically-actuated mechanical device comprises at least one deformable section formed of: an element including an intrinsic stress differential or gradient, the stress tending to urge deformation of one portion relative to another portion; and an optically-sensitive material which is configured to (i) initially prevent deformation of the device, and (ii) upon sufficient heating by absorbing optical energy allows the element to deform. The devices may be incorporated into various devices and apparatuses for select, non-contact actuation using only optical energy, for example, via light, from one or more lasers. Methods for fabricating and actuating such devices are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 根据实施例，光学致动的机械装置包括至少一个可变形部分，该变形部分包括：包括固有应力微分或梯度的元件，所述应力倾向于促使一部分相对于另一部分的变形; 以及光敏材料，其被配置为（i）最初防止所述装置的变形，以及（ii）在通过吸收光学能量的充分加热时允许所述元件变形。 这些装置可以并入到用于仅使用来自一个或多个激光器的光的光能的选择的非接触致动的各种装置和装置中。 还公开了用于制造和致动这种装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150229854A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14684755

申请日：2015-04-13

Applicant: U.S. Army Research Laboratory ATTN: RDRL-LOC-I

Inventor： DAVID H. TOFSTED ,  Sean G. O'Brien

IPC: H04N5/357 ,  G06T5/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/357 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/06 ,  G03B7/085 ,  G06T5/001 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/238

Abstract: A method for image processing comprising providing an opening for entrance of light; the light being capable of being formed into an image; providing at least one optical element in an optical train configured to focus light; providing a variable aperture operatively associated with the at least one optical element; the variable aperture being placed in the optical train at an image plane and comprising mask settings for shielding portions of the light; providing an imager; providing at least one processor operatively connected to the variable aperture and imager; the at least one processor configured to control the passage of the light through the variable aperture; selectively masking portions of light using the mask settings of the variable aperture; obtaining image results using the settings; comparing image results obtained by the mask settings, and determining the phase correction that provides the optimal image results.

Abstract translation: 一种用于图像处理的方法，包括提供用于入射光的开口; 光能够形成图像; 在配置成聚焦光的光学系列中提供至少一个光学元件; 提供与所述至少一个光学元件可操作地相关联的可变光圈; 所述可变孔径被放置在所述光学系统中的图像平面处，并且包括用于屏蔽所述光的部分的掩模设置; 提供一个成像器; 提供可操作地连接到所述可变孔径和成像器的至少一个处理器; 所述至少一个处理器被配置为控制所述光通过所述可变孔径的通过; 使用可变孔径的掩模设置来选择性地掩蔽光的部分; 使用设置获取图像结果; 比较通过掩模设置获得的图像结果，并确定提供最佳图像结果的相位校正。

公开(公告)号：US20150146316A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14476089

申请日：2014-09-03

Applicant: U.S. Army Research Laboratory ATTN: RDRL-LOC-I

Inventor： Thomas C. Parker

IPC: G02B5/22 ,  C23C14/30 ,  G02B1/12 ,  C23C14/08

CPC classification number: G02B5/22 ,  C23C14/083 ,  C23C14/10 ,  C23C14/226 ,  G02B1/12

Abstract: An optical filter for use in high temperature and rapid changing temperature environments, and method of making the same is provided. The optical filter includes a substrate and a filter layer disposed on the substrate. The filter layer has a porous columnar micro-structure configured to decouple the thermal expansion stress between the substrate and the filter layer when the optical filter is subjected to high temperature. The filter layer may be formed of a material conducive to physical vapor deposition, such as metallic oxide. The filter layer is deposited onto the substrate at an angle.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于高温和快速变化的温度环境中的光学滤波器及其制造方法。 滤光器包括衬底和设置在衬底上的滤光层。 过滤层具有多孔柱状微结构，其构造为当滤光器经受高温时，使基板与滤光层之间的热膨胀应力分离。 过滤层可以由有助于物理气相沉积的材料形成，例如金属氧化物。 过滤层以一定角度沉积在基底上。

公开(公告)号：US20140340570A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14303078

申请日：2014-06-12

Applicant: U.S. Army Research Laboratory ATTN: RDRL-LOC-I

Inventor： Ronald E. Meyers ,  Keith S. Deacon

IPC: H04N5/21 ,  G06T5/50 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06T5/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/211 ,  G06K9/40 ,  G06T5/005 ,  G06T5/007 ,  G06T5/008 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T2207/10004 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/20216 ,  G06T2207/20224 ,  H04N5/2256

Abstract: According to some embodiments, system and methods for image improvement comprise: receiving a plurality of frames of a given region of interest, the frames comprised of a plurality of pixels; determining, based on a quantum property of the frames, a normalized pixel intensity value for each pixel of each of the plurality of frames; and generating an improved image of the given region of interest based on the plurality of frames and the corresponding normalized pixel intensity values for the frames, the order of the image being two. Also embodiments for generating an image of a target illuminated by quantum entangled particles, such as, photons, are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，用于图像改进的系统和方法包括：接收给定感兴趣区域的多个帧，所述帧由多个像素组成; 基于所述帧的量子特性，确定所述多个帧中的每一个的每个像素的归一化像素强度值; 以及基于所述帧的所述多个帧和所述对应的归一化像素强度值，生成所述给定感兴趣区域的改进图像，所述图像的顺序为2。 还公开了用于产生由诸如光子的量子纠缠粒子照射的靶的图像的实施例。