<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest technologies from STFC Innovations</title><link>http://stfc.technologypublisher.com</link><description>Be the first to know about the latest inventions and technologies available from STFC Innovations</description><language>en-US</language><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:11:51 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 07:09:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><webMaster>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</webMaster><copyright>Copyright 2026, STFC Innovations</copyright><item><title>Diffraction Based Alignment for Lasers</title><caseId>0400</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Diffraction_Based_Alignment_for_Lasers</link><description><![CDATA[An innovative diffraction-based alignment system to achieve beam alignment through a laser system with increased accuracy and flexibility.&nbsp;IMAGES&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <img width="539.15380859375" height="489.538452148438" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA9IAAAN4CAYAAAFYE+DAAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAAAJcEhZcwAAFxEAABcRAcom8z8AAP+lSURBVHhe7N0HmF7VdS5+X9/2v0mcm+QmuTfdSRw7TpzmOLbjFmOMsQ3ugG1MNdhgei+md5DovZhm0U3vvYoOpvcimkAg1JBoktD6z+9oXnH4+Eb6ZhgplNnPs+acOWXvtde73rX2Pt8p76t3SJkzZ07/Wvdif46Z37GzZ89u9r/wwgv14osv1iuvvFKzZs1aYP3vhtKAffP...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 07:09:09 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Diffraction_Based_Alignment_for_Lasers</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Precision Deployment & Adjustment Mechanism]]></title><caseId>0428</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Precision_Deployment_%2b_Adjustment_Mechanism</link><description><![CDATA[A deployment mechanism, with excellent fine tuning capabilities in three degrees of freedom.&nbsp;IMAGES&nbsp;<img width="695.342529296875" height="450.000030517578" src="data:image/png;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEAlgCWAAD/2wBDAAgGBgcGBQgHBwcJCQgKDBQNDAsLDBkSEw8UHRofHh0aHBwgJC4nICIsIxwcKDcpLDAxNDQ0Hyc5PTgyPC4zNDL/2wBDAQkJCQwLDBgNDRgyIRwhMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjIyMjL/wAARCALaBGgDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAHwAAAQUBAQEBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAECAwQFBgcICQoL/8QAtRAAAgEDAwIEAwUFBAQAAAF9AQIDAAQRBRIhMUEGE1FhByJxFDKBkaEII0KxwRVS0fAkM2JyggkKFhcYGRolJicoKSo0NTY3ODk6Q0RFRkdISUpTVFVWV1hZWmN...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 06:36:54 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Precision_Deployment_%2b_Adjustment_Mechanism</guid></item><item><title>e-Black Surfaces</title><caseId>0353</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/e-Black_Surfaces</link><description><![CDATA[STFC's Accelerator Science department has developed a method of laser ablation to reduce secondary as well as photo-electron yields in particle accelerators and RF waveguides to less than 1. &nbsp;<img width="625.750671386719" height="300.841674804688" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA6gAAAHCCAYAAADiseQ9AAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U29mdHdhcmUATWljcm9zb2Z0IE9mZmljZX/tNXEAAP+QSURBVHja7P0HuFXVtf+N/97/839/KQqY5Lbc3PTEFBMTFUFBxYaKVEEEEWwooICI9N7bAQ7l0Huvp/dD7x0E6b13xILGnu87P3Ptsc/iRJPc+0R036z1PONZe6+91pxjzjX33vOzxphj/J9evXr9ny9TFG3RFm3RFm1f223IkCE/+bL/...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2016 05:39:12 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/e-Black_Surfaces</guid></item><item><title>Gratings for High Power Lasers</title><caseId>0321</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Gratings_for_High_Power_Lasers</link><description><![CDATA[Chirped-pulse amplification (CPA) laser systems suffer from pre-pulse effects, which affects the spectral range and contrast. This pre-pulse is a region of noise which is able to interact with the target prior to the main pulse and this can be detrimental. STFC&rsquo;s patented technology allows CPA systems to produce pedestal free, enhanced contrast pulses.&nbsp;IMAGES&nbsp;<img width="718.843078613281" height="426.767333984375" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA9YAAAJHCAYAAAB1pM7gAAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U29mdHdhcmUATWljcm9zb2Z0IE9mZmljZX/tNXE...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2016 07:56:31 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Gratings_for_High_Power_Lasers</guid></item><item><title>Hard X-ray imaging detector</title><caseId>0294</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Hard_X-ray_imaging_detector</link><description><![CDATA[The Technology department at STFC have developed the HEXITEC detector measures the energy and position of every incident photon in the 4-200keV range. Each one of the 80x80 pixels provides a full energy spectrum with an average energy resolution of 800eV FWHM at 60keV. &nbsp;IMAGES  <img width="529" height="289" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAhEAAAEhCAYAAADBDPIiAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAA//9JREFUeNpi+D8KRsEoGAWjYBSMglFABmBiGAWjYBSMglEwCkbBKCADjDYiRsEoGAWjYBSMglFAFhhtRIyCUTAKRsEoGAWjgCww2ogYBaNgFIyCUTAKRgFZYLQRMQpGwSgYBaNgFIwCssBoI2IUjIJRMApGwSgYBWSB0UbEKBgFo2AUjIJRMArIAqONiFE...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2016 06:11:33 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Hard_X-ray_imaging_detector</guid></item><item><title>External Cavity Laser Spectrometer</title><caseId>0299</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/External_Cavity_Laser_Spectrometer</link><description><![CDATA[Scientists at STFC have developed a novel external cavity laser absorption spectrometer, which can be used to determine characteristics of sample such as environmental air, human or animal breath, environmental water or condensate from gas, bodily fluids, etc.&nbsp;IMAGES&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <img width="478" height="346.793884277344" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA9QAAALHCAYAAABv4QoFAAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U29mdHdhcmUATWljcm9zb2Z0IE9mZmljZX/tNXEAAP+QSURBVHja7J0FWBRdG4YXUBAJAaXLFhU7ARUVC7u7u7sLu+uzu7u7C8UOkLJQDBQRkJKO5ztn2MUFAYlFife+/v...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 06:51:07 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/External_Cavity_Laser_Spectrometer</guid></item><item><title>Isotope Ratiometer</title><caseId>0144</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Isotope_Ratiometer</link><description><![CDATA[The isotope ratiometer is a new technique developed at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory used to measure the ratio of stable isotopes 13C:12C (&delta;13) for CO2. The novel configuration allows the instrument to compact robust and offer very high precision in real time. &nbsp;IMAGES&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  <img width="662.862609863281" height="315" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAzsAAAGJCAYAAACtsi14AAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U29mdHdhcmUATWljcm9zb2Z0IE9mZmljZX/tNXEAAMKTSURBVHja7Z0FuBTV+8cvjYjYLYqKiSi2hBiIoii2omJdRTFQMTH+EnZgYYMiKrZid3cnioGiY...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2015 04:27:58 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Isotope_Ratiometer</guid></item><item><title>Terahertz Waveguide Structures</title><caseId>0019</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Terahertz_Waveguide_Structures</link><description><![CDATA[A patented fabrication method of waveguide structures developed at STFC which overcomes the 600 GHz limitations of current systems and allows operation up to 10 THz.IMAGES&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <img width="575" height="433.244384765625" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA6kAAALCCAYAAAA8m5WeAAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U29mdHdhcmUATWljcm9zb2Z0IE9mZmljZX/tNXEAAP+QSURBVHja7N0HmLVVlS3qo9Ldh27FdNRWFAMYCApIzpIzSBAUEATJQaIEUeCQs+SkIjnnJAKSQUBEgqA2ggoGFLXNtsd77nd9Vz+r7sdmV9Wu+qtqz/3XHM+znr/+qh2+vNa...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2015 06:18:00 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Terahertz_Waveguide_Structures</guid></item><item><title>Novel X-ray System</title><caseId>0050</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_X-ray_System</link><description><![CDATA[Conventional medical X-ray images are adequate for distinguishing between regions with significantly different density such as that between bone and surrounding tissue. The contrast however, is not sufficient to distinguish regions of similar density, such as tumours within healthy tissue etc. STFC&rsquo;s patented X-ray technology that simultaneously obtains absorption and refraction images overcomes the limitations of normal X-ray systems. &nbsp;IMAGES<img width="442.279388427734" height="213.110443115234" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABSoAAAJ9CAYAAAAygEx/AAAAAXNSR0ICQMB...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 08:40:20 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_X-ray_System</guid></item><item><title>Imaging Sensor (3 Side Buttable)</title><caseId>0297</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Imaging_Sensor_(3_Side_Buttable)</link><description><![CDATA[For some imaging applications, such as medical X-ray imaging and satellite imaging, the detecting area has to be large and can only be covered by tiling several smaller detector units preferably in a 3-side buttable fashion, which poses many readout and addressing issues. The following novel STFC technology overcomes challenges posed by such a design. &nbsp;IMAGES<img width="689" height="343.110900878906" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA+AAAAHuCAYAAAAfsmYkAAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U29mdHdhcmUATWljcm9zb2Z0IE9mZmljZX/tNXEAAP+QSURBVHja7J0HXFRX2oex...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 06:12:20 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Imaging_Sensor_(3_Side_Buttable)</guid></item><item><title>Optical Disc Mounts for Lasers</title><caseId>0252</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Optical_Disc_Mounts_for_Lasers</link><description><![CDATA[Laser systems require a reliable method of mounting discs or slabs of optical elements in an aerodynamically shaped vane that will be positioned within a high-velocity gas coolant flow. This STFC invention describes an alternative method for mounting an optical disc in a shaped vane for use in cryogenic gas-cooled laser systems.&nbsp;IMAGES<img width="672.95556640625" height="643" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA8YAAAObCAYAAACRgZjoAAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U29mdHdhcmUATWljcm9zb2Z0IE9mZmljZX/tNXEAAP+QSURBVHja7P0FgBzZde+Pr71miB1TnMRxyLETxxB4tvPC6...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 04:28:06 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Optical_Disc_Mounts_for_Lasers</guid></item><item><title>Laser Mounts</title><caseId>0251</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Laser_Mounts</link><description><![CDATA[One of the major challenges regarding high power, short pulse lasers is managing the heat generated in optical elements of the laser. Engineers at STFC have patented a novel mounting vane for cooling such elements using a fluid stream. &nbsp;IMAGES<img width="696.4345703125" height="640.772827148438" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABBsAAAPHCAYAAABpGUEeAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAA//9JREFUeNpi+D+Ewb9//0bxKB7Fo3gUj+JRTAEeBaNgFIyCUTAKRsEooAVgYhjCgJGRcRSP4lE8ikfxKB7FFOBRMApGwSgYBaNgFIwCWoAhPdgwCkbBKBgFo2AUjIJRMApGwSgYBaNgFIyCwQdGBxtGwSgYBaNgFIyCUTAKRsEoGAWjYBSMglFAVTA62DAKRsEoGAWjYBS...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 03:18:29 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Laser_Mounts</guid></item><item><title>Electrospinning Scale-Up</title><caseId>0158</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Electrospinning_Scale-Up</link><description><![CDATA[STFC has a developed a high throughput manufacturing process for its previously patented electrospinning technology. This method addresses the need for an industrial scale electrospinning source with the ability to change the molecular content of the nanofibres with minimal time delay.&nbsp; &nbsp;IMAGES&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <img width="575.284790039063" height="619.394104003906" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA54AAAPlCAYAAAAKajLlAAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U29mdHdhcmUATWljcm9zb2Z0IE9mZmljZX/tNXEAAP+QSURBVHja7J0FfBRX18YHpy1FCsWKu2sCx...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2014 07:46:25 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Electrospinning_Scale-Up</guid></item><item><title>OPIC Sensor</title><caseId>0083</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/OPIC_Sensor</link><description>STFC Engineers have developed a CMOS detector with the ability to detect rapid increases in incident radiation within a single exposure period. This functionality makes the detector particularly useful in the detection of sudden external event, while not limiting any normal uses. DESCRIPTIONNormal CMOS or CCD detectors do not give any information as to how the incident radiation changes over the exposure period, for example whether the radiation is a steady value or whether it is subject to a sudden increase over the period. The new CMOS detector has the ability overcome this limitation by sto...</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2014 05:20:30 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/OPIC_Sensor</guid></item><item><title>Novel Cryostat</title><caseId>0079</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Cryostat</link><description><![CDATA[Engineers at STFC has developed and patented a cryostat with a rotatable mounting which allows the probing beam during spectroscopy experiments to remain static while rotating the sample. The rotating mechanism provides high precision which other non-static mounts fail at. &nbsp;IMAGES&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <img width="445.109375" height="257.218963623047" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABTEAAAMACAYAAAD8BSPLAAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U29mdHdhcmUATWljcm9zb2Z0IE9mZmljZ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 08:53:06 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Cryostat</guid></item><item><title>Ionising Particle Analyser</title><caseId>0074</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Ionising_Particle_Analyser</link><description>STFC has developed a novel ionising particle analyser which enables the separation of the fluorescent yield and electron yield in EXAFS (extended X-ray absorption fine structure) measurements. The technology greatly improves the study of surface layers of materials using X-ray light sources. DESCRIPTIONMeasurement of electron yield is a known technique which is used to study the response of material surfaces to interactions with beams of high energy photons such as X-rays. The total electron yield (TEY) of the emissive electrons includes both electrons emitted by the photoelectric effect and b...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:53:20 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Ionising_Particle_Analyser</guid></item><item><title>Producing Hydrogen from Ammonia</title><caseId>0300</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Producing_Hydrogen_from_Ammonia</link><description><![CDATA[STFC, a leading UK research organisation has successfully developed a method of producing hydrogen from ammonia. This method is a breakthrough in Hydrogen powered fuel cell and internal combustion engine (ICE) technology. IMAGES<img width="736" height="246.327377319336" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABNIAAAGdCAYAAADXOV7NAAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U29mdHdhcmUATWljcm9zb2Z0IE9mZmljZX/tNXEAAP+QSURBVHja7N0HuCxVlTZ+R2VUDIAEBRUk54ySkwTJSXKQDBIk5/yJ5JwlB8k5R5EgIklQkKSCKIgBxTTzzYzzzb/+/jazr3X7dvfpPqe6T4f1Ps9+zr2n61RXV+/ae613vWut9/2f//N/3hcjRowYMWLEiBGjul...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 02:49:37 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Producing_Hydrogen_from_Ammonia</guid></item><item><title>Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy</title><caseId>0058</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Circular_Dichroism_Spectroscopy</link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Circular dichroism (CD) is the differential absorption between left and right circularly polarised light on passage through a sample. Measurement of CD gives structural and enantiomeric information on proteins, other biomolecules and liquid crystals. STFC&rsquo;s new circular dichroism detection system overcomes the sensitivity and speed issues faced by conventional CD detection system.&nbsp;  &nbsp;IMAGES<img width="664.458740234375" height="201.333343505859" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABGwAAAFXCAYAAAD3ddiVAAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U2...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:02:42 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Circular_Dichroism_Spectroscopy</guid></item><item><title>Novel Amplifier</title><caseId>0049</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Amplifier</link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;STFC has developed a gain block with improved noise performance and lower power consumption, developed initially for use in a charge amplifier front end. The block can also be used in other types of amplifier, especially voltage amplifiers and shaping amplifiers. &nbsp;IMAGES&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <img width="604.885070800781" height="218.416000366211" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABHUAAAGcCAYAAABX4ZzAAAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U29mdHdhcmUATWljcm9zb2Z0IE9mZmljZX/tNXEAAP+QSURBVHja7J0HuFPVuq6PHfu2F+yABQsKWFDACopYQKXYQEEEBEVEsCsXRRFBUGyAIohiAcV...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2014 05:27:29 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Amplifier</guid></item><item><title> Terahertz Signal Generator</title><caseId>0045</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/_Terahertz_Signal_Generator</link><description><![CDATA[This novel transducer is capable of generating electromagnetic signals in terahertz region. The unique feature of this invention is the use of a field emitter array as a source of electron beam together with a resonant cavity to achieve output radiation of 300 GHz to 10 THz.&nbsp;DESCRIPTIONThe transducer mainly consists of a field emitter array and a hollow cavity with apertures. As a voltage is applied to the field emitter array, a beam of electrons is produced. This electron beam enters the cavity through aligned apertures and resonates until a desired frequency range is reached. &nbsp;ADVA...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2014 09:19:15 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/_Terahertz_Signal_Generator</guid></item><item><title>Multi-TEDDI 3D X-Ray Imaging</title><caseId>0065</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Multi-TEDDI_3D_X-Ray_Imaging</link><description><![CDATA[This invention relates to a tomographic energy dispersive diffraction imaging system (TEDDI). Whilst conventional tomographic imaging systems rely on absorptive or spectroscopic data of the subject, TEDDI provides diffraction data in combination with either absorption or spectroscopic data. As an example, the diffraction pattern of a sample will show its elemental composition and the absorption contrast will show its structural properties. &nbsp;DESCRIPTIONA tomographic energy dispersive diffraction imaging apparatus comprises an incident radiation source directed at a sample mount and a means...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2014 08:01:35 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Multi-TEDDI_3D_X-Ray_Imaging</guid></item><item><title>Raman Spectral Analysis of Sub-Surface Tissues and Fluids</title><caseId>0117</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Raman_Spectral_Analysis_of_Sub-Surface_Tissues_and_Fluids</link><description><![CDATA[This invention enables non-invasive, in-vivo examination of sub-surface tissues using Raman spectroscopy. 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The nanoprobe is a free-floating 3D force probe for single molecule research. Advanced fabrication processes allow greater versatility and applications. The position and orientation of the nanoprobe is tracked and controlled by a unique active feedback sensor.
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Technology to manipulate and monitor on the nanometre scale is a fundamental requirement to stimulate the new era of single molecule proteomic and post genomic research.
The Tweezers Nanoprobe project aims to marry the remarkable attributes of laser tweezers with those of scanning probe microscopy t...</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 03:20:26 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Optical_Tweezers</guid></item><item><title>Electron Detector</title><caseId>0060</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Electron_Detector</link><description><![CDATA[The Electron Detector was designed for direct digital recording of data from biological electron microscopy. The sensor, based on active pixel technology, is a substitute for conventional wet-film recording methods featured in electron microscopy and is readily incorporated into a camera system. IMAGES <img width="236.560791015625" height="337" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAWYAAAH+CAYAAACvE6Q4AAAAAXNSR0ICQMB9xQAAAAlwSFlzAAAXEgAAFxIBZ5/SUgAAABl0RVh0U29mdHdhcmUATWljcm9zb2Z0IE9mZmljZX/tNXEAAIh9SURBVHja7d0HlHRFmTdwXD3ruioKHwIKSFCC5BwkSEYyEl6iRMkSBSRKDoIEs2IAFTMmBAlKMhBESSoGRF...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:34:24 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Electron_Detector</guid></item><item><title>Compact Fast Neutron Detector</title><caseId>0313</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Compact_Fast_Neutron_Detector</link><description>STFC is seeking companies interested in novel improvements in fast neutron detection. Current fast neutron detectors lack the ability to acquire data over a wide range, require a complex setup process and are under threat due to the lack of availability of helium-3. This technology provides a simple, compact and scalable fast neutron detector allowing neutron spectrum determination over a wide range (1MeV to 1000MeV). The technology may be built in variable shapes like cuboids or tetrahedrons that have multiple detection planes depending on the specific application. 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STFC&rsquo;s new charged particle generator provides a reliable solution, the use of which allows the shift of nuclear fuels to safer ones like thorium. IMAGES                                         <img width="590.126647949219" height="282.21209716...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2014 09:07:04 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/_Charged_Particle_Generator</guid></item><item><title>Ammonia Storage</title><caseId>0135</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Ammonia_Storage</link><description><![CDATA[Hydrogen is often claimed to be the best alternative fuel for automotive purposes if not for the complications involving its safe and efficient storage. The technology developed by STFC, utilizes compounds having the general formula M1x(BH4)y(NH2(R2))n to safely and efficiently store and when required release hydrogen. This technology has multiple advantages such as the ability to modify desorption temperatures, low energy production methods and high gravimetric densities of hydrogen. &nbsp;DESCRIPTIONHydrogen is widely regarded as a very useful fuel, when produced from renewable resources, su...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:11:35 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Ammonia_Storage</guid></item><item><title>TipChip</title><caseId>0152</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/TipChip</link><description><![CDATA[ Credit card sized, single use mass discriminator that could be used as a near patient diagnostic platform for several conditions such as diabetes, peptic ulcers and liver dysfunction. This technology developed by STFC, UK scales down the large and expensive commercial Mass Spectrometers through innovative design allowing accurate detection of small groups of substances. STFC invites interested parties in developing single specific solutions in different Industrial sectors. IMAGES<img width="321.942443847656" height="183.194854736328" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAhgAAAEx...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:11:28 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/TipChip</guid></item><item><title>Droplet Deformation</title><caseId>0124</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Droplet_Deformation</link><description><![CDATA[

Shaped microscopic particles find application in a variety of industries like paint, food, photonics, etc. STFC has developed an innovative technology which provides a unique capability for the deformation of droplets (oils, polar solvents, gels, etc.) through the use of optical traps generated by laser beams. Once the droplets are shaped, they may be polymerised by a variety of ways, producing microscopic particles of fixed shapes and sizes.
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A portable CLaDS instrument has been deployed for the environmental monitoring of nitrous oxide at Princeton University (invention partners). This proved the instruments enhanced properties over other traditional sensors, and shows outstanding performance in terms of sensitivity, robustness and reliability of results. 
A table &#8211;top instrument is currently being built at the STFC (Oxford) to demonstrate the technique&#8217;s capabilities with methane and ultimately to find partners to develop products at target applications. A custom spectrum analyser specified for CLaDS is in develo...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:11:03 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/CLaDs</guid></item><item><title>Space Shield</title><caseId>0160</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Space_Shield</link><description><![CDATA[Space environment is hazardous to spacecraft and astronauts due to the various forms of radiation and charged particles emitted from solar flares. These events pose health risks to people and cause damage to electronics and other features of the spacecraft. The events are irregular in magnitude and frequency and thus a dynamic system is required to shield against it. STFC has developed such a system which uses an actively controlled magnetic field which effectively shields the spacecraft and people and instruments within, from charged particles of energies up to 50 MeV. &nbsp;IMAGES&nbsp; &nbs...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:10:58 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Space_Shield</guid></item><item><title>Multi-colour TIRF</title><caseId>0130</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Multi-colour_TIRF</link><description><![CDATA[STFC has developed a fluorescence measurement technique that provides simultaneous profiling of the sample surface thereby increasing accuracy of fluorescence measurements and advanced real time monitoring of bimolecular activities. The technique would be an excellent addition to the capabilities of existing TIRF microscopes and STFC therefore invites partners in this field to exploit this innovative technique.IMAGES      <img width="198.208572387695" height="237.776321411133" src="data:image/png;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEAYABgAAD/2wBDAAgGBgcGBQgHBwcJCQgKDBQNDAsLDBkSEw8UHRofHh0aHBwgJC4nICIsIxw...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:10:44 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Multi-colour_TIRF</guid></item><item><title>Cold Finger</title><caseId>0255</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Cold_Finger</link><description><![CDATA[STFC has developed a high performance Displacement type Stirling cycle cryogenic cooler consisting of a displacer cylinder extending axially between warm and cold ends with a regenerator inside that circulates an operating fluid with flow shapers in place to improve heat transfer. STFC invites technical and commercial partners for this technology.  IMAGES            <img width="148" height="215.798889160156" src="data:image/png;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEAYABgAAD/2wBDAAoHBwkHBgoJCAkLCwoMDxkQDw4ODx4WFxIZJCAmJSMgIyIoLTkwKCo2KyIjMkQyNjs9QEBAJjBGS0U+Sjk/QD3/wAALCAEFALMBAREA/8QAHwAAAQUBAQEBAQEAAAAAA...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:10:35 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Cold_Finger</guid></item><item><title> Electropun Fibres</title><caseId>0238</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/_Electropun_Fibres</link><description><![CDATA[An innovative technology that allows the co-electrospinning of nanofibres with porous shells with core fluid that may find a wide variety of applications in fields varying from automotive hydrogen storage to pharmaceutical applications such as drug delivery. STFC currently licenses the technology in the field of hydrogen storage but invites interested partners from various other fields.  IMAGES                    <img width="227.437042236328" height="267.349395751953" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAWcAAAGmCAYAAACgDEWcAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAA//9JREFUeNpi+D8KRsEoGAWjYNABJoZR...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:10:26 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/_Electropun_Fibres</guid></item><item><title>Novel Multipole Magnets</title><caseId>0232</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Multipole_Magnets</link><description><![CDATA[

STFC in collaboration with CERN has developed a new type of adjustable permanent magnet based quadrupole for the CLIC Drive Beam Decelerator. It uses vertical movement of permanent magnets to achieve a desired integrated gradient range. The multipole magnet is capable of producing a high quality, adjustable magnetic field that does not require an external power supply or cooling system, and which can be constructed within a minimal volume.
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The design uses a number of ferromagnetic poles and permanent magnets wit...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:10:19 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Multipole_Magnets</guid></item><item><title>Electrospinning Nozzle</title><caseId>0170</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Electrospinning_Nozzle</link><description><![CDATA[STFC has developed a novel electrospinning process that allows for the parallel production of very fine multicore nanofibres and/ or particles of diameter between 3-1000 nm. A multitude of concentric ducts enable the layering of the fibres with various immiscible fluids at varying thickness. The structures thus produced in a wide range fields from clinical scaffolds, nanofibre mats for particulate filtration, immobilization in bioprocesses, etc. STFC invites commercial and technical partners to help take the technology to market.  IMAGES          <img width="270.474334716797" height="229.05279...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:10:12 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Electrospinning_Nozzle</guid></item><item><title> MWPC Rad Detector</title><caseId>0081</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/_MWPC_Rad_Detector</link><description><![CDATA[STFC has developed a highly sensitive and accurate radiation detector, which can detect the amplitude and position of incoming radiation based on time analysis of the variations in the internal electric field. Advancements in the detection window make this novel detector easier and safer to both manufacture and use. The detector has potential applications in diffraction experiments of tissue, tumour diagnosis, etc. The organisation invites technical and commercial co-operation.  IMAGES  <img width="318.529541015625" height="244.468139648438" src="data:image/png;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEAYABgA...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:10:04 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/_MWPC_Rad_Detector</guid></item><item><title>Terahertz Portal Scanner</title><caseId>0088</caseId><link>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Terahertz_Portal_Scanner</link><description>The scanner works by detecting Terahertz energy (far IR) emitted by the body naturally to detect concealed objects. This passive system means that it is 100% safe to use on all people. This technology includes some unique and innovative features such as; non-invasive detection as it does not image intimate areas of the body and a detection range of up to 10m (meaning there is no need to stop people to scan them) alongside the passive system. This means it can be used unlimited times on anyone with maximum safety and no requirements for gender specific screenings.  DESCRIPTIONThe Terahertz scan...</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:09:29 GMT</pubDate><author>helen.rogerson@stfc.ac.uk</author><guid>https://stfc.technologypublisher.com/tech/Terahertz_Portal_Scanner</guid></item></channel></rss>