APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Identifying new semiconductor detector materials used to fabricate Nuclear detectors for X-ray and gamma-ray spectrometers Portable detectors for identifying radioactive isotopes The advancement of physics, homeland security, and nuclear non-proliferation ADVANTAGES: Provides more accurate screening of materials than … [Read more...] about Cost-Effective Identification of Novel, Semiconductor Detector Materials IB-2199
High Performance OLEDs with Air-stable Nanostructured Electrodes IB-2231
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Displays for consumer electronics, digital video and medical imaging devices Displays for architectural and automobile windows and flexible plastics OLEDs for lighting ADVANTAGES: Significantly improved OLED performance at reduced drive voltages due to enhanced charge injection efficiency and more balanced charge … [Read more...] about High Performance OLEDs with Air-stable Nanostructured Electrodes IB-2231
Movable Ultrasonic Sensor for Profiling Weld Samples IB-2362
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Profiling weld samples ADVANTAGES: Enables non-destructive, ultrasonic testing Enables greater use of lightweight materials in auto manufacturing ABSTRACT: A system for ultrasonic profiling of a weld sample includes a carriage movable in opposite first and second directions. An ultrasonic sensor is coupled to the carriage to move … [Read more...] about Movable Ultrasonic Sensor for Profiling Weld Samples IB-2362
Neutron Detection Technique Using Layered Semiconductors IB-2424
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection Defense, homeland security, energy, and space exploration ADVANTAGES: High efficiency Portability Room temperature operation Can use a variety of composite materials Easily adapted to established semiconductor manufacturing techniques ABSTRACT: Dale L. Perry and Samuel Mao of Berkeley Lab have developed … [Read more...] about Neutron Detection Technique Using Layered Semiconductors IB-2424
Improvements to High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering IB-2473
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductors, superconductors Flat panel displays for computers, cell phones, PDAs Tools and automotive parts Medical implants Solar energy devices ADVANTAGES: Improves the quality of films Produces coatings more efficiently Increases film density, conductivity, durability, and indices of refraction Enables control of film … [Read more...] about Improvements to High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering IB-2473