APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Medical imaging: MRI, X-ray, photoacoustic tomography (PAT) ADVANTAGES: Visible on multiple, complementary imaging modalities Nontoxic, chemically stable contrast agents Versatile fabrication using different materials ABSTRACT: Fanqing Frank Chen and Louis Bouchard of Berkeley Lab have invented a method for fabricating … [Read more...] about Nanoparticles for Highly Detectable Contrast Agents in Medical Imaging IB-2698
Novel High-Performance Scintillators for Radiation Detection
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection High-energy physics Medical imaging Oil exploration X-ray detection ADVANTAGES: Extremely high light yield (80,000+ photons/MeV) Precise energy resolution Rapid response Operation at ambient temperatures ABSTRACT: Scientists at Berkeley Lab have produced several new high-performance inorganic … [Read more...] about Novel High-Performance Scintillators for Radiation Detection
Ultra-High Density Diffraction Gratings for Soft X-ray Applications IB-2523
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Improves spectral resolution of x-ray monochromators and spectrometers Temporal Pulse compression Extreme UV (EUV) Nanotechnology applications requiring ultra-high density periodically alternating lines with different physical or chemical properties Direct self-assembly of nanocrystals or polymers ADVANTAGES: Increases the … [Read more...] about Ultra-High Density Diffraction Gratings for Soft X-ray Applications IB-2523
More Sensitive, Less Expensive Semiconductor Detectors IB-2607
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection for Defense and homeland security Medical imaging: CT, PET, and SPECT Nuclear power monitoring Industrial gauging, e.g., tank fill level, materials thickness sensing Research involving spectrometry and imaging ADVANTAGES: Finer position resolution that current technology More accurate measurement by bulk … [Read more...] about More Sensitive, Less Expensive Semiconductor Detectors IB-2607
Ultracompact Spectrometer and Beam Profiler for In-situ Vacuum UV and Soft X-Ray Beam Characterization IB-2520
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High-order harmonic generation light sources Diagnostics on third- and fourth-generation light sources ADVANTAGES: Accurate, rapid spectrometry and beam profiling Inexpensive to build Minimal space requirements Can be implemented in new or existing systems Enables faster, less expensive light source building, … [Read more...] about Ultracompact Spectrometer and Beam Profiler for In-situ Vacuum UV and Soft X-Ray Beam Characterization IB-2520