APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High current, high energy accelerators High voltage probes for appliances and electric utility transmission lines Semiconductor chip fabrication Plasma processing Magnetic fusion Monitoring for corona … [Read more...] about Shielded Capacitive Electrode IB-2513
Sensors and Detectors
Back Streaming Electron Dump for RF Ion Sources IB-2744
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductor industry Accelerators ADVANTAGES: Extends lifetime of ion source backplate and chamber Does not alter extracted ion beam ABSTRACT: Scientists at Berkeley Lab have invented a device that captures back streaming electrons in an RF-driven ion source, thereby significantly reducing the number of electrons that … [Read more...] about Back Streaming Electron Dump for RF Ion Sources IB-2744
Compact, Safe and Energy Efficient Ion Source and Neutron Generator JIB-2874, JIB-2875
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Oil well logging Cargo screening Research with neutron sources ADVANTAGES: Generates neutrons in similar energy spectrum and yields as radioactive sources May yield more energy efficient and compact neutron generators ABSTRACT: Radioactive sources are used to examine different parameters of geological formations in … [Read more...] about Compact, Safe and Energy Efficient Ion Source and Neutron Generator JIB-2874, JIB-2875
Low Power, High Energy Gamma Ray Detector Calibration Device IB-2164
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Calibrating the energy output and efficiency of high resolution HPGe detectors used in environmental monitoring and physics research Calibrating large gamma ray detectors being developed for homeland security cargo screening and neutrino detectors … [Read more...] about Low Power, High Energy Gamma Ray Detector Calibration Device IB-2164
Active Microphonic Noise Cancellation in Radiation Detectors IB- 2013-038
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