APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Detection of special nuclear material (SNM) ADVANTAGES: Compact and portable Affordable setup and maintenance ABSTRACT: Ka-Ngo Leung, Tak Pui Lou and William Barletta of Berkeley have invented a cylindrical gamma generator that includes a coaxial RF-driven plasma ion source and target. A hydrogen plasma is introduced by RF … [Read more...] about Portable, Low-cost Gamma Source for Active Interrogation IB-2041
Low Power, High Energy Gamma Ray Detector Calibration Device IB-2164
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Calibrating the energy output and efficiency of high resolution HPGe detectors used in environmental monitoring and physics research Calibrating large gamma ray detectors being developed for homeland security cargo screening and neutrino detectors … [Read more...] about Low Power, High Energy Gamma Ray Detector Calibration Device IB-2164
The Campanile Tip for Optimized Nanoscale Imaging IB-3314
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Scan-probe microscopy Optical microscopy Probe tip manufacturing ADVANTAGES: Enables collection of physical, chemical and morphological information High spatial resolution (~ 20 nm) optical imaging and spectroscopy Nearly background-free imaging Eliminates special sample and substrate handling requirements Operates over a wide … [Read more...] about The Campanile Tip for Optimized Nanoscale Imaging IB-3314
Metallic Nanocomposite Films for NEMS Applications IB-3027
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Gas sensing in chemical and petrochemical industry Microelectronics - quantum tunneling diodes, transistor structures, probe pods, crack stops Coatings and thin films Atomic force microscopy ADVANTAGES: Both Al-Mo and Ni-Mo films are reasonably conductive at room temperature, Ni-Mo also magnetic Stress-free and smooth—films can be … [Read more...] about Metallic Nanocomposite Films for NEMS Applications IB-3027
Low Damping Force Sensor for Operation in Liquids IB-3051
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Atomic force microscopy in the fields of: biology / biotechnology / biomedical research, pharmaceutical development, material sciences, nanofabrication Micro-electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) sensors ADVANTAGES: Increased sensitivity Overcomes limitations of atomic force microscopy for biomedical research Operates, … [Read more...] about Low Damping Force Sensor for Operation in Liquids IB-3051