APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection for the nuclear power and other industries ADVANTAGES: Improved performance Adapts to the detector’s environment No advance knowledge of vibration sources and characteristics required ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researcher Sergio Zimmermann has developed a new technology to improve energy, timing, position, and … [Read more...] about Active Microphonic Noise Cancellation in Radiation Detectors IB- 2013-038
Sensors and Detectors
Low Damping Force Sensor for Operation in Liquids IB-3051
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
Optical Transducer for Highly Efficient Sub-15-nanometer Focusing IB-2734
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Magnetic data storage Spectroscopy and microscopy ADVANTAGES: Highly efficient nanofocusing Sub-15 nm optical resolution Robust 3-D tapered metal-insulator-metal structure Compatible with thin film, batch fabrication technologies ABSTRACT: Scientists at Berkeley Lab have fabricated a nanoscale-sized optical transducer with a … [Read more...] about Optical Transducer for Highly Efficient Sub-15-nanometer Focusing IB-2734
Optofluidics for Sensing Single Particles IB- 2013-084
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Imaging for Medical diagnostics Point-of-care applications Environmental monitoring Forensics ADVANTAGES: Ultra high sensitivity and spatial resolution with real time detection Works for very high and very low concentrations Can simultaneously confine light and liquid to sub-50nm regions Doesn’t require highly trained … [Read more...] about Optofluidics for Sensing Single Particles IB- 2013-084
Robust All-Optical Atomic Magnetometer IB-2353
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Detection of submarines and unexploded ordnance, e.g., land or sea mines underground features, e.g., tunnels, underground pipes, and drums containing hazardous waste planetary and solar magnetic fields Vehicular traffic monitoring Portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart or brain Geological surveys, e.g., oil and … [Read more...] about Robust All-Optical Atomic Magnetometer IB-2353