APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electron energy-loss spectroscopy Low energy electron microscopy Dynamic transmission electron microscopy Quantum information science Quantum electron microscopy BENEFITS: Narrow energy distribution Higher accuracy in spectroscopy Reduced chromatic aberrations in microscopy BACKGROUND: Electron beams are used in … [Read more...] about Electron Emission Methods to Generate Electron Beams with a Narrow Energy Distribution 2022-090
Spectroscopy and Microscopy
Device & Methods for Diagnostic Spectroscopy of Biomaterials and Live Cells in Aqueous Environments 2020-064
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Can be applied to different imaging systems including far-field spectromicroscopy and near-field nanospectroscopy Examples of suitable applications include: characterization of exosomes, vesicles, viruses, microbe-host cell interactions, enzymatic deconstruction of plant materials, biogeochemical processes, signaling during cell migrations … [Read more...] about Device & Methods for Diagnostic Spectroscopy of Biomaterials and Live Cells in Aqueous Environments 2020-064
Single-Photon-Counting Radiation Detector and Data Transmission Methods 2021-113
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detectors Positron emission tomography (PET) systems BENEFITS: High fidelity position, energy, and time information provided Lower cost than silicon photomultipliers Reduced signal processing footprint BACKGROUND: Radiation detectors work by turning incoming radiation into electrical signals, and information … [Read more...] about Single-Photon-Counting Radiation Detector and Data Transmission Methods 2021-113
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