Method and system for tuning an output optical pulse

    公开(公告)号:US10527908B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-07

    申请号:US16411208

    申请日:2019-05-14

    Abstract: There is described a method of tuning an output optical pulse. The method generally has: generating a seed optical pulse, the seed optical pulse having a tunable parameter; propagating the seed optical pulse into and along one of a plurality of optical fibers each having a hollow core extending along a given length, the optical fibers having a parameter being different from one another; pumping a gas inside the hollow core of the one of the optical fibers, said pumping having a tunable parameter; the propagation of the seed optical pulse into and along the one of the optical fibers modifying the seed optical pulse into the output optical pulse; and tuning the output optical pulse by modifying the tunable parameter of the seed optical pulse, modifying the one of the optical fibers along which the seed optical pulse is propagated and modifying the tunable parameter of said pumping.

    Surface modification methods for biomedical scaffolds

    公开(公告)号:US10407556B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-10

    申请号:US15317151

    申请日:2015-06-11

    Abstract: Many different substrates are used in tissue engineering as platforms to enhance cell attachment, proliferation and activity, either in-vitro, to multiply specific cell lines, or in-vivo, to induce shorter healing time of injured or missing tissue. However, their hydrophobicity and lack of specific functionalities make them non-ideal for cell adhesion and growth. Treating the surfaces by exposing them to a series of steps including, but not limited to, a diazonium based wet chemistry allows one or more functional groups to be applied to the surface improving cell adhesion and growth. Embodiments of the invention exploiting PDLLA, PMMA and roughed PEEK are demonstrated including both a one-stage and a two-stage process, and at times a vacuum treatment, allowing modification of inner and outer surfaces.

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