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
Available Technologies
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
Novel Alkali Metal and Alkali Earth Metal Gadolinium Halide Scintillators, IB-2461; Novel Alkali Metal Hafnium Oxide Scintillators, IB-2494
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection High-energy physics Medical imaging Oil exploration X-ray detection ADVANTAGES: Precise energy resolution Rapid response ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have produced inorganic crystals with scintillation properties. IB-2461 provides for a composition comprising a gadolinium halide. IB-2494 … [Read more...] about Novel Alkali Metal and Alkali Earth Metal Gadolinium Halide Scintillators, IB-2461; Novel Alkali Metal Hafnium Oxide Scintillators, IB-2494