APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Gamma ray imaging data analysis BENEFITS: Tools are flexible for offline analysis as well as for real-time integrations TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed a novel radkit software suite (Python) that consists of three primary libraries: trajan, curie, and stark. The trajan library provides … [Read more...] about Radkit v1.2: Software for Analysis of Light and Ionizing Radiation Data 2021-084
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Non-local Antiferromagnetic Memory Storage 2022-013
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Incorporated into spintronic-based computer hardware as a method of transporting and storing information in antiferromagnetic (AFM) bits Non-local sensor BENEFITS: AFM switches perform faster and with less energy compared with ferromagnetic switches BACKGROUND: Past work has included researchers’ initial discovery of switching … [Read more...] about Non-local Antiferromagnetic Memory Storage 2022-013
Separation of Tetravalent Metal Ions using Protein-ligand-based Systems 2016-178
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Pharmaceutical isotope production Water purification Nuclear waste treatment and portable analysis Production of radiation sources ADVANTAGES: Improved performance and reliability Versatile process Separates different metal ions under soft conditions Scalable and operable at room temperature BACKGROUND: Current … [Read more...] about Separation of Tetravalent Metal Ions using Protein-ligand-based Systems 2016-178
Novel Device for Preparing Thin Layers of Vitreous Ice for Cryo-EM 2020-118
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Sample preparation for transmission electron cryomicroscopy (cryo-EM) BENEFITS: Takes the guesswork out of cryoEM sample preparation Increases sample prep success rate, and decreases the need to screen repeated trials Reduces protein degradation by preventing exposure to air or the air-liquid interface when very thin samples are … [Read more...] about Novel Device for Preparing Thin Layers of Vitreous Ice for Cryo-EM 2020-118
Triple-Mode Detector for Fast Neutrons, Slow Neutrons, and Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy 2019-149
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Detection of nuclear materials Detector modules for nuclear detection BENEFITS: A more compact design compared to segmented components for the detection of fast neutrons, slow neutrons, and gamma-rays Allows for full rejection of false positives Use of organic, low cost plastic may result in cost … [Read more...] about Triple-Mode Detector for Fast Neutrons, Slow Neutrons, and Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy 2019-149