APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: X-ray research at synchrotron beamlines or laboratory-scale systems Medical X-ray beams Laser systems Particle or liquid streams Beamline diagnostics ADVANTAGES: Fast, high precision controls Fast open-to-close time No mechanical moving parts Modular design enables … [Read more...] about Modular, High Precision Collimator IB-2883
Spectroscopy
The Campanile Tip for Optimized Nanoscale Imaging IB-3314
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Scan-probe microscopy Optical microscopy Probe tip manufacturing ADVANTAGES: Enables collection of physical, chemical and morphological information High spatial resolution (~ 20 nm) optical imaging and spectroscopy Nearly background-free imaging Eliminates special sample and substrate handling requirements Operates over a wide … [Read more...] about The Campanile Tip for Optimized Nanoscale Imaging IB-3314
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
Ultracompact Spectrometer and Beam Profiler for In-situ Vacuum UV and Soft X-Ray Beam Characterization IB-2520
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High-order harmonic generation light sources Diagnostics on third- and fourth-generation light sources ADVANTAGES: Accurate, rapid spectrometry and beam profiling Inexpensive to build Minimal space requirements Can be implemented in new or existing systems Enables faster, less expensive light source building, … [Read more...] about Ultracompact Spectrometer and Beam Profiler for In-situ Vacuum UV and Soft X-Ray Beam Characterization IB-2520
High Efficiency Micro-Scale Light-Concentrating Arrays for Digital Imaging IB-2279
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Digital imaging Digital cameras, image scanners, and pixelated detectors Applicable to visible, ultraviolet and infrared cameras ADVANTAGES: Maximum efficiency of light collection in pixels on the micron scale Ease and simplicity of manufacture; low cost Reduces fabrication of lenses to a single step in the lithographic … [Read more...] about High Efficiency Micro-Scale Light-Concentrating Arrays for Digital Imaging IB-2279