公开(公告)号：WO2017027629A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：PCT/US2016/046415

申请日：2016-08-10

Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： ATWATER, Harry, A. ,  PELLEGRINO, Sergio ,  HAJIMIRI, Seyed, Ali ,  CALLAHAN, Dennis ,  WARMANN, Emily, C. ,  ESPINET GONZALEZ, Pilar ,  BOSCO, Jeffrey, P.

IPC: B64G1/44 ,  B64G1/22 ,  B64G1/10 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S40/30 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S40/42 ,  B64G1/00 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the invention implement textured metasurfaces that can provide for enhanced thermal emissivity. In one embodiment, a lightweight solar power generator includes: at least one photovoltaic cell including a photovoltaic material; at least one concentrator, configured to focus incident solar radiation onto the photovoltaic material; and at least one textured metasurface characterized by its inclusion of a plurality of microstructures, each having a characteristic lateral dimension of between approximately 1 μm and approximately 100 μm patterned thereon; where the at least one textured metasurface is disposed such that it is in thermal communication with at least some portion of the lightweight solar power generator that generates heat during the normal operation of the lightweight solar power generator, and is thereby configured to dissipate heat generated by the at least some portion.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的各种实施例的系统和方法实现可提供增强的热发射率的纹理表面。 在一个实施例中，轻型太阳能发电机包括：至少一个包括光伏材料的光伏电池; 至少一个集中器，被配置为将入射的太阳辐射聚焦到所述光伏材料上; 以及至少一个纹理表面，其特征在于其包含多个微结构，每个微结构具有在其上图案化的约1μm和约100μm之间的特征横向尺寸; 其中所述至少一个纹理区表面设置成使得其与所述轻型太阳能发电机的至少一部分热交换，所述至少一部分轻量级太阳能发电机在轻型太阳能发电机的正常运行期间产生热量，并且因此被配置成散发由 至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2014165836A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：PCT/US2014/033104

申请日：2014-04-04

Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： ATWATER, Harry, A. ,  LEE, Ho, Wai ,  BURGOS, Stanley ,  PAPADAKIS, Georgia ,  ATWATER, Harry A.

IPC: G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B5/008 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B6/1226 ,  G02F1/011 ,  G02F1/025 ,  G02F1/0356 ,  G02F2001/0151 ,  G02F2201/12 ,  G02F2203/10 ,  G02F2203/15 ,  Y10S977/932

Abstract: A plasmonic device has a transparent conducting oxide (TCO) waveguide and a tunable voltage applied across the TCO and a metal layer for modulating an input optical signal. The plasmonic device comprises a substrate, the metal layer on the substrate and having a grooved channel, a dielectric layer on the metal layer and in the grooved channel, and the transparent conducting oxide (TCO) on the dielectric layer and in the grooved channel.

Abstract translation: 等离子体激元器件具有透明导电氧化物（TCO）波导和跨TCO施加的可调谐电压和用于调制输入光信号的金属层。 等离子体激元器件包括衬底，衬底上的金属层，并且具有沟槽沟道，金属层上的沟槽沟槽中的电介质层以及介电层和沟槽沟道中的透明导电氧化物（TCO）。

公开(公告)号：WO2011156042A2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：PCT/US2011/029663

申请日：2011-03-23

Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ,  TAMBOLI, Adele ,  TURNER-EVANS, Daniel, B. ,  MALHOTRA, Manav ,  ATWATER, Harry, A.

Inventor： TAMBOLI, Adele ,  TURNER-EVANS, Daniel, B. ,  MALHOTRA, Manav ,  ATWATER, Harry, A.

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/035227 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/0735 ,  H01L31/0745 ,  H01L31/0749 ,  H01L31/1804 ,  H01L31/1828 ,  H01L31/184 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: This disclosure relates to structures for the conversion of light into energy. More specifically, the disclosure describes devices for conversion of light to electricity using ordered arrays of semiconductor wires coated in a wider band-gap material.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及将光转换成能量的结构。 更具体地，本公开描述了使用涂覆在更宽带隙材料中的半导体线的有序阵列来将光转换成电的装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2003001869A2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-09

申请号：PCT/US2002/016872

申请日：2002-05-29

Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： KIK, Pieter, G. ,  ATWATER, Harry, A.

IPC: G03F1/00 ,  G03F1/54 ,  G03F7/20

CPC classification number: B82Y10/00 ,  G03F1/00 ,  G03F1/50 ,  G03F1/54 ,  G03F7/70375 ,  G03F7/70408

Abstract: A method and apparatus for replicating patterns with a resolution well below the diffraction limit, uses broad beam illumination and standard photoresist. In particular, visible exposure (λ = 410 nm) of silver nanoparticles in close proximity to a thin film of g-line resist (AZ 1813) can produce selectively exposed areas with a diameter smaller than λ/20. The technique relies on the local field enhancement around metal nanostructures when illuminated at the surface plasmon resonance frequency. The method is extended to various metals, photosensitive layers, and particle shapes.

Abstract translation: 复制具有远低于衍射极限的分辨率的图案的方法和装置使用宽光束照明和标准光致抗蚀剂。 特别地，靠近g线抗蚀剂（AZ1813）薄膜的银纳米颗粒的可见曝光（λ= 410nm）可以产生直径小于λ/ 20的选择性曝光区域。 该技术依赖于在表面等离子体共振频率下照射时金属纳米结构周围的局部场增强。 该方法扩展到各种金属，感光层和颗粒形状。

公开(公告)号：WO2015179213A2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

申请号：PCT/US2015/030895

申请日：2015-05-14

Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： ATWATER, Harry, A. ,  PELLEGRINO, Sergio ,  HAJIMIRI, Seyed, Ali ,  BOSCO, Jeffrey, P. ,  CALLAHAN, Dennis ,  WARMANN, Emily, C. ,  ABIRI, Behrooz ,  BOHN, Florian ,  ARYA, Manan ,  LEE, Nicolas ,  DELAPIERRE, Melanie

IPC: B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/44 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S40/00 ,  H02S40/22 ,  H02S40/42 ,  H01Q1/28

CPC classification number: H02J3/383 ,  B64G1/1085 ,  B64G1/222 ,  B64G1/283 ,  B64G1/286 ,  B64G1/288 ,  B64G1/36 ,  B64G1/401 ,  B64G1/403 ,  B64G1/405 ,  B64G1/406 ,  B64G1/407 ,  B64G1/428 ,  B64G1/44 ,  B64G1/443 ,  B64G1/66 ,  B64G2700/66 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02J50/23 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S20/30 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S40/36 ,  H02S40/38 ,  H02S40/42

Abstract: A space-based solar power station, a power generating satellite module and/or a method for collecting solar radiation and transmitting power generated using electrical current produced therefrom is provided. Each solar power station includes a plurality of satellite modules. The plurality of satellite modules each include a plurality of modular power generation tiles including a photovoltaic solar radiation collector, a power transmitter and associated control electronics. The power transmitters can be coordinated as a phased array and the power generated by the phased array is transmitted to one or more power receivers to achieve remote wireless power generation and delivery. Each satellite module may be formed of a compactable structure capable of reducing the payload area required to deliver the satellite module to an orbital formation within the space-based solar power station.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种太空太阳能发电站，发电卫星模块和/或收集太阳辐射并发射使用其产生的电流产生的电力的方法。 每个太阳能发电站包括多个卫星模块。 多个卫星模块各自包括多个模块化发电瓦片，包括光伏太阳辐射收集器，功率发射器和相关联的控制电子器件。 功率发射器可以作为相控阵进行协调，由相控阵产生的功率被传送到一个或多个功率接收器以实现远程无线发电和发射。 每个卫星模块可以由可压缩的结构形成，该结构能够减少将卫星模块传送到空间太阳能发电站内的轨道形成所需的有效负载区域。

公开(公告)号：WO2013089843A2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：PCT/US2012/053562

申请日：2012-09-01

Applicant: THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ,  ATWATER, Harry, A. ,  CORONEL, Naomi ,  LAHOURCADE, Lise

Inventor： ATWATER, Harry, A. ,  CORONEL, Naomi ,  LAHOURCADE, Lise

IPC: H01L31/0745 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H01L31/032 ,  H01L21/0237 ,  H01L21/02389 ,  H01L21/0242 ,  H01L21/02458 ,  H01L21/02521 ,  H01L21/02631 ,  H01L31/072 ,  H01L31/18 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: The disclosure provides semiconductive material derived from group IV elements that are useful for photovoltaic applications.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供衍生自可用于光伏应用的IV族元素的半导体材料。

公开(公告)号：WO2011126528A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：PCT/US2010/061666

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ,  ATWATER, Harry, A. ,  LEITE, Marina, S. ,  WARMANN, Emily, C. ,  CALLAHAN, Dennis

Inventor： ATWATER, Harry, A. ,  LEITE, Marina, S. ,  WARMANN, Emily, C. ,  CALLAHAN, Dennis

IPC: H01L21/20

CPC classification number: H01L21/2007 ,  C30B29/40 ,  C30B29/48 ,  C30B33/00 ,  H01L21/02392 ,  H01L21/02546

Abstract: A virtual substrate includes a handle support and a strain-relieved single crystalline layer on the handle support. A method of making the virtual substrate includes growing a coherently-strained single crystalline layer on an initial growth substrate, removing the initial growth substrate to relieve the strain on the single crystalline layer, and applying the strain- relieved single crystalline layer on a handle support.

Abstract translation: 虚拟衬底包括手柄支撑件和手柄支撑件上的应变消除的单晶层。 制造虚拟衬底的方法包括在初始生长衬底上生长相干应变单晶层，去除初始生长衬底以减轻单晶层上的应变，并将应变消除的单晶层施加在手柄支撑件上 。

公开(公告)号：WO2007016675A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-08

申请号：PCT/US2006/030270

申请日：2006-08-01

Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ,  ATWATER, Harry, A. ,  BHATTACHARYA, Kaushik ,  DAYAL, Kaushik ,  DICKEN, Matthew ,  PSALTIS, Demetri ,  SCHERER, Axel ,  RAVICHANDRAN, Guruswami

Inventor： ATWATER, Harry, A. ,  BHATTACHARYA, Kaushik ,  DAYAL, Kaushik ,  DICKEN, Matthew ,  PSALTIS, Demetri ,  SCHERER, Axel ,  RAVICHANDRAN, Guruswami

IPC: G02B6/122 ,  G02F1/03

CPC classification number: G02F1/03 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B6/3574 ,  G02F2202/32

Abstract: Systems and methods for manipulating light with tunable ferroelectric photonic devices. Devices having tunable properties that exhibit photonic bandgap behavior are fabricated from ferroelectric materials. Apparatus is provided to apply tuning signals to the ferroelectric material using one or more of electric fields, mechanical forces, optical fields, and thermal fields. Control circuitry is provided to generate the control signals needed to apply the tuning signals. Input and output ports are provided to allow input signals to be received and to provide output signals. In some cases, a feedback loop is provided to use a portion of the output signal as a diagnostic signal for control of the operation of the device within an acceptable range. It is expected that ferroelectric photonic devices operating according to principles of the invention will be useful for a wide variety of applications, including optical switching, optical modulation, optical computing, and performing logic optically.

Abstract translation: 用可调谐铁电光子器件操纵光的系统和方法。 具有光子带隙特性的具有可调谐特性的器件由铁电材料制成。 提供了使用电场，机械力，光场和热场中的一个或多个来将调谐信号施加到铁电材料的装置。 提供控制电路以产生应用调谐信号所需的控制信号。 提供输入和输出端口以允许接收输入信号并提供输出信号。 在一些情况下，提供反馈回路以使用输出信号的一部分作为用于在可接受范围内控制装置的操作的诊断信号。 期望根据本发明的原理操作的铁电光子器件对于各种应用（包括光学开关，光调制，光学计算和光学执行逻辑）将是有用的。

公开(公告)号：WO2006022780A2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：PCT/US2004/035612

申请日：2004-10-26

Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ,  RICHARDSON, Christine, E. ,  ATWATER, Harry, A.

Inventor： RICHARDSON, Christine, E. ,  ATWATER, Harry, A.

IPC: H01L21/20

CPC classification number: C30B1/023 ,  C30B29/06 ,  H01L21/02422 ,  H01L21/02532 ,  H01L21/02672

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of manufacturing of silicon in substantially crystalline form out of amorphous silicon.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了由非晶硅制造基本上呈晶体形式的硅的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2018200593A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-01

申请号：PCT/US2018/029230

申请日：2018-04-24

Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： FLEISCHMAN, Dagny ,  ATWATER, Harry, A.

IPC: H01L27/146

Abstract: Narrowband light filters, and methods of manufacturing such light filters, are provided. A narrowband light filter may include at least two electrically conductive bodies, an electrically conductive thin film layer disposed between the at least two electrically conductive bodies, at least one protective oxide layer disposed on the thin film layer and electrically conductive bodies, and at least one slit disposed through the electrically conductive thin layer. In various embodiments, the electrically conductive bodies give the narrowband light filter a mirrored structure in exemplary embodiments of the invention. The narrowband filters may also include one or more slits. Multiple slits may be configured to make the narrowband filtration polarization-independent. A plurality of narrowband light filters may be configured into pixel arrays. Pixel arrays may also be used in multispectral or hyperspectral imaging apparatus and techniques.