Abstract:
Discussed are computational systems that include a matrix of computing elements, wherein the computing elements are at a length scale of nanometers. Also disclosed are methods for reconfiguring the arrangement of mobile ions and electron density within a crystal lattice. The computational systems and related methods of the present disclosure provide for significantly reduced circuit design size and significantly reduced manufacturing cost.
Abstract:
Each of the optical switching elements in an array of controllable optical switching elements is controlled in accordance with an adaptive computation to be performed on inputs to produce outputs. Light that carries the inputs and outputs is emitted to and collected from the optical switching elements.
Abstract:
Several prototype systems are described for separating oil and water from emulsions. The systems operate at ultrasonic resonance and are thus low power. Each system contains one or more acoustic transducers operating in the 100 kHz to 5 MHz range. Each system contains flow input for the emulsion and two or more flow outputs for the separated oil and water. Existing prototypes operate from 200 mL/min to >15 L/min. Each uses low power in the range of 1-5 W.
Abstract translation:描述了几种用于从乳液中分离油和水的原型系统。 这些系统以超声共振工作,因此功率低。 每个系统包含一个或多个在100 kHz至5 MHz范围内工作的声学换能器。 每个系统包含乳液的流量输入和用于分离的油和水的两个或多个流量输出。 现有原型从200 mL / min至> 15 L / min运行。 每个使用1-5W范围内的低功率
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for desalination of salt water based on an engineered acoustic field that causes constructive and destructive interference at pre- computed spatial positions. The engineered acoustic field can cause high-pressure and low-pressure regions where desalination membranes are located. The induced pressure from the acoustic field can force pure water through the membranes leaving ionic and dissolved molecular species behind.
Abstract:
Discussed are computational circuits that include a matrix of computing elements, wherein the computing elements are at a length scale of nanometers. The computational circuits comprise charge-density-wave compounds for performing computations. Also disclosed are methods for reconfiguring the arrangement of mobile ions and electron density within a crystal lattice. The computational circuits and related methods of the present disclosure provide for significantly reduced circuit design size and significantly reduced manufacturing cost.
Abstract:
A system is provided that includes one or more acoustic micro filters through which is flowed a mixture of a fluid and a particulate to selectively filter particles from the fluid. Also included are one or more phononic crystal units coupled to the acoustic microfilter(s) to further selectively filter particles from the fluid. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
Abstract:
Systems are provided with varying flow chamber configurations which acoustically agglomerate microorganisms such as algae for separation from a host fluid such as water. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for desalination of salt water based on an engineered acoustic field that causes constructive and destructive interference at pre- computed spatial positions. The engineered acoustic field can cause high-pressure and low-pressure regions where desalination membranes are located. The induced pressure from the acoustic field can force pure water through the membranes leaving ionic and dissolved molecular species behind.
Abstract:
A flow chamber is provided through which is flowed a mixture of a fluid and a particulate. The flow chamber comprises at least one multi-phase water inlet through which multi-phase water enters the flow chamber, a water outlet through which water exits the flow chamber, a solids outlet through which particles having a density at or above a pre-defined threshold exit the flow chamber, and a low density outlet through which particles having a density below the pre-defined threshold exit the flow chamber. Also provided are one or more ultrasonic transducers and one or more reflectors corresponding to each transducer to acoustically filter the fluid and cause particles / fluid to be selectively diverted to one of the outlets. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
Abstract:
Several prototype systems are described for separating oil and water from emulsions. The systems operate at ultrasonic resonance and are thus low power. Each system contains one or more acoustic transducers operating in the 100 kHz to 5 MHz range. Each system contains flow input for the emulsion and two or more flow outputs for the separated oil and water. Existing prototypes operate from 200 mL/min to >15 L/min. Each uses low power in the range of 1-5 W.
Abstract translation:描述了几种用于从乳液中分离油和水的原型系统。 这些系统以超声共振工作,因此功率低。 每个系统包含一个或多个在100 kHz至5 MHz范围内工作的声学换能器。 每个系统包含用于乳液的流量输入和用于分离的油和水的两个或多个流量输出。 现有原型从200 mL / min至> 15 L / min运行。 每个使用1-5W范围内的低功率