APPLICATIONS: Clinical use of electron beam therapy Electron source for ultrafast electron diffraction (UED) Compact Bremsstrahlung source ADVANTAGES: Produces stable electrons using low laser energy Allows for highly controlled electron beam placement Shortens cancer treatment time and increases efficacy Enables positionable electron beam … [Read more...] about Shock Injector Enabling Clinical Use of Electron Beam Therapy – Low-Laser Energy Electron Injection into Laser Plasma Accelerators 2015-150
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Laser Accelerator-Driven Particle Brachytherapy 2014-175
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Tumor treatment through brachytherapy ADVANTAGES: Turns radiation source on/off at will with no remaining radioactive isotopes Permits instant feedback through radiation dosimeters Provides real time updates through treatment planning software Offers reduced damage to healthy/critical tissues ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab … [Read more...] about Laser Accelerator-Driven Particle Brachytherapy 2014-175
Waveguide Embedded (WEB) Plasmon Laser with Multiplexing and Electrical Modulation IB-3320
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Ultracompact on-chip optical interconnects Ultrahigh density data storage Trace-level biochemical sensors High resolution displays ADVANTAGES: First directionally emitted nanoscale plasmon laser Radiation efficiency 20 times greater than previous technologies Integrates photonic and electronic functionalities Compact … [Read more...] about Waveguide Embedded (WEB) Plasmon Laser with Multiplexing and Electrical Modulation IB-3320
Optical Synchronization Systems for Femtosecond Light Sources IB-2131
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Short pulse free-electron laser experiments Short pulse laser or fast event experiments over long distances Phased array radar or radiotelescopes with long baselines Ultra high speed telecommunications (fiber optics) Transmission of time signals for precise ranging, as in LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) or ultra-precise GPS-like … [Read more...] about Optical Synchronization Systems for Femtosecond Light Sources IB-2131
Precise Synchronization Device for Particle Accelerators IB-2702
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Particle accelerators Phased array radar Radio telescopes High data rate fiber telecommunications ADVANTAGES: Precise synchronization to 10-20 fs (two to four wavelengths of relevant light) Inexpensive Compatible with existing and new light sources/accelerators Consistently sensitive/robust ABSTRACT: Scientists at … [Read more...] about Precise Synchronization Device for Particle Accelerators IB-2702