APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Models the human torso, heart, and lungs for improving SPECT and PET imaging Develops and validates algorithms to correct for cardiac and respiratory motion in nuclear imaging Intermodality image registration Simultaneous modality imaging … [Read more...] about Heart and Torso Phantom Model of Cardiac and Respiratory Motion for Nuclear Imaging IB-2358
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Waveguide Embedded (WEB) Plasmon Laser with Multiplexing and Electrical Modulation IB-3320
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Ultracompact on-chip optical interconnects Ultrahigh density data storage Trace-level biochemical sensors High resolution displays ADVANTAGES: First directionally emitted nanoscale plasmon laser Radiation efficiency 20 times greater than previous technologies Integrates photonic and electronic functionalities Compact … [Read more...] about Waveguide Embedded (WEB) Plasmon Laser with Multiplexing and Electrical Modulation IB-3320
Nanoparticles for Highly Detectable Contrast Agents in Medical Imaging IB-2698
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
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