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
Physical Sciences
Compact Hyperspectral Imager IB-3163
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Food inspection Biomedical imaging, diagnostic screening Flame chemistry Remote sensing — astronomy, space, earth observation Machine vision Camera manufacturers ADVANTAGES: Captures changing spatio-spectral information over time Compact and lightweight, with few external optics required Fast and highly sensitive, … [Read more...] about Compact Hyperspectral Imager IB-3163
Hybrid Aperture Enhances Phase Contrast in Electron Microscopy IB-2851
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Imaging of biological materials low atomic number materials any specimens requiring reconstruction of the phase of the exit wave ADVANTAGES: Visualization of smaller unstained structures than previously possible Greater contrast and signal-to-noise ratio than with defocusing Compatible with existing electron microscopes … [Read more...] about Hybrid Aperture Enhances Phase Contrast in Electron Microscopy IB-2851
Scanning Tunneling Microscope for UHV to High Pressure and High Temperature Operation IB-2735
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Manufacture of scanning tunneling microscopes for evaluating catalysis reactions and processes other surface science research ADVANTAGES: Operates at pressures from ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) to ~10 bars Operates at higher temperatures (up to ~450°K) than conventional STM Convenient transfer/change out of catalyst samples and STM … [Read more...] about Scanning Tunneling Microscope for UHV to High Pressure and High Temperature Operation IB-2735
KSpaceNavigator: Software for Controlling Electron Microscope Stages IB-2771
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electron microscopes Crystallographic goniometers ADVANTAGES: Real-time identification of crystalline samples Saves hours of trial-and-error by enabling precise, quick stage alignment Saves tilt coordinates of a sample in any zone axis orientation Users can visualize multiple display options Users can edit crystal unit … [Read more...] about KSpaceNavigator: Software for Controlling Electron Microscope Stages IB-2771