Abstract:
The present invention relates to a five-degree of freedom alignment structure 10 for an optical element 28. The alignment structure 10 is a two piece assembly including a submount 12 and a support member 18. An optical element 28 is coupled to the mounting surface 14 of submount 12. The alignment structure 10 is used to align the optical axis 34 of the optical element 28 with the optical axes 32 of another optical element 30.
Abstract:
Composite carbon electrodes for use in, for example, Capacitive Deionization (CDI) of a fluid stream or, for example, an electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) are described. Methods of making the composite carbon electrodes are also described. The composite carbon electrode comprises an electrically conductive porous matrix comprising carbon; and an electric double layer capacitor, comprising an activated carbonized material, dispersed throughout the pore volume of the electrically conductive porous matrix.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a five-degree of freedom alignment structure (10) for an optical element (28). The alignment structure (10) is a two piece assembly including a submount (12) and a support member (18). An optical element (28) is coupled to the mounting surface (14) of submount (12). The alignment structure (10) is used to align the optical axis (34) of the optical element (28) with the optical axis (32) of another optical element (30).
Abstract:
A method of assembling optoelectronic and/or photonic components, said method comprising: (i) providing at least two optoelectronic and/or photonic components; (ii) aligning and situating these components relative to one another and in close proximity with one another so as to: (a) provide optical coupling between these components; and (b) maintain the distance d between the adjacent parts of these components, where d is 0 to 100 µm; (iii) adhering these components to one another with while maintaining optical coupling therebetween; and (iv) laser welding these components together while maintaining optical coupling therebetween.