http://fnal.technologypublisher.comBe the first to know about the latest inventions and technologies available from Fermi National Accelerator Laboratoryen-USWed, 15 Apr 2026 06:30:07 GMTTue, 11 Jul 2023 09:41:09 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssoptt@fnal.govCopyright 2026, Fermi National Accelerator LaboratoryFAA-815https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Electromagnetic_Boom_and_Environmental_Cleanup_Application_for_Use_in_Conjunction_with_Magnetizable_OilThe spillage of oil into the environment is an ongoing concern. Marine oil spills draw much attention because the oil harms marine animals and floral life. Current methods to aid in oil cleanup include containment booms, oil skimmers, and dispersants. Many of these techniques may not be very effective and may also harm aquatic life. EMOP is a simple, environmentally-safe method to clean up, recover, and manipulate spilled oil in water and on other surfaces. Additionally, it provides a solution to contain, control, and possibly stop oil leaks. The system uses a patented electromagnetic boom fo...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:41:09 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Electromagnetic_Boom_and_Environmental_Cleanup_Application_for_Use_in_Conjunction_with_Magnetizable_OilFAA-880https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Fast_Faraday_Cup_for_measuring_the_longitudinal_distribution_of_particle_charge_density_in_non-relativistic_beamsTue, 11 Jul 2023 09:37:52 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Fast_Faraday_Cup_for_measuring_the_longitudinal_distribution_of_particle_charge_density_in_non-relativistic_beamsFAA-844https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Electromagnetic%2c_thermal_and_particle_shielding_of_couplers_for_radio-frequency_cavitiesTue, 11 Jul 2023 09:36:19 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Electromagnetic%2c_thermal_and_particle_shielding_of_couplers_for_radio-frequency_cavitiesFAA-839https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/A_method_for_conduction_cooling_superconducting_radiofrequency_cavitiesParticle physics research increasingly demands accelerators that deliver high-power beams. Superconducting Radio-Frequency (SRF) cavities are currently the most efficient technology to reach such high beam power. But while SRF technology is efficient, the complexity of current 1.8 K liquid-helium-cooled systems leads to very capital intensive and operationally complex operation. This has stifled transfer of SRF technology to a variety of industrial applications that stand to benefit significantly from high-powered beams. Fermilab has developed a conduction cooling technique for SRF cavities. ...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:34:21 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/A_method_for_conduction_cooling_superconducting_radiofrequency_cavitiesFAA-833https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Vector_Control_of_Radio_Frequency_(RF)_Signal_in_Narrow_Band_Loads_(RF_Cavity)_Driven_by_Phase_Locked_Magnetron_(or_other_constant_amplitude_device)_using_Carrier_Amplitude_Modulation_by_Spectral_Energy_Spreading_from_Frequency_or_Phase_ModulationTue, 11 Jul 2023 09:31:51 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Vector_Control_of_Radio_Frequency_(RF)_Signal_in_Narrow_Band_Loads_(RF_Cavity)_Driven_by_Phase_Locked_Magnetron_(or_other_constant_amplitude_device)_using_Carrier_Amplitude_Modulation_by_Spectral_Energy_Spreading_from_Frequency_or_Phase_ModulationFAA-828https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Method_and_System_for_In-Situ_Cross_Linking_Of_Polymers%2c_Bitumen_and_Similar_Materials_to_Increase_Strength%2c_Toughness_and_Durability_via_Irradiation_with_Electron_Beams_from_Mobile_AcceleratorsThe United States pays $50 billion per year to repair and maintain the 2.2 million miles of paved roads that criss-cross the nation. This is because the basic building material of pavement is gravel and sand held together by bitumen, a material that oxidizes and cracks when cold and under load. Fermilab has developed a concept for truck-mounted electron accelerators that can be used to treat pavement. This treatment turns the pavement into a tougher, longer-lasting material, significantly extending the life of our roads. In addition to the cost savings and improved safety of roads that do no...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:30:09 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Method_and_System_for_In-Situ_Cross_Linking_Of_Polymers%2c_Bitumen_and_Similar_Materials_to_Increase_Strength%2c_Toughness_and_Durability_via_Irradiation_with_Electron_Beams_from_Mobile_AcceleratorsFAA-852https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Compact_Skid-Mounted_SRF_AcceleratorAccelerators developed for science now are used broadly for industrial, medical, and security applications. More than 30,000 accelerators touch more than $500B/yr in products producing a major impact on our economy, health, and well-being. Industrial accelerators must be cost-effective, simple, versatile, efficient and robust. Many industrial applications require high average beam power. Exploiting recent advances in Superconducting Radio Frequency (SRF) cavities and RF power sources as well as innovative solutions for the SRF gun and cathode system we have developed a design for a compact SR...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:27:48 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Compact_Skid-Mounted_SRF_AcceleratorFAA-871https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=FLORA_(Fermilab-LCLS_CMOS_3D-integRated_detector_with_Autogain)_with_very_low_noise%2c_high_dynamic_range_and_fast_readout_suitable_for_imagingThe FASPAX (Fermi-Argonne Semiconductor Pixel Array X-ray) detector is an integrating detector with wide dynamic range and high burst frame rate. Intended for use at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory, the detector uses in-pixel analog storage to acquire a burst of images at frame rates of up to 13 MHz, with further provision for user defined timing schemes. Fermilab developed the readout technologies for this unique detector. To fully use the increased brightness of modern synchrotron beamlines, Fermilab has taken the integration approach rather than counting imp...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:25:03 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=FLORA_(Fermilab-LCLS_CMOS_3D-integRated_detector_with_Autogain)_with_very_low_noise%2c_high_dynamic_range_and_fast_readout_suitable_for_imagingFAA-829https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=A_Wafer_Scale_Pixilated_Detector_System_for_Large_Area%2c_Large_Dynamic_Range_and_Modular_AssemblyA large area detector without any dead space capable of handling a large dynamic range does not currently exist. Current large area detectors have dead zones created by abutting several modules together. These detectors are counting detectors, which are good only for low flux operations. Other integrating detectors currently being developed in Europe are also modular assemblies with dead areas and expandable in only one direction (as these are only two side buttable). Fermilab has developed a large area, high spatial resolution camera system for detection of X-rays with pixels capable of hand...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:20:24 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=A_Wafer_Scale_Pixilated_Detector_System_for_Large_Area%2c_Large_Dynamic_Range_and_Modular_AssemblyFAA-896https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Whiffletree_device_for_closure_of_flanged_connectionsThe sealing of flanges is usually accomplished with a clamping force provided by multiple individual fasteners. In order to get a good seal, the individual fasteners must be tightened uniformly. This can be a sensitive and time-consuming process requiring high levels of workmanship, particularly for Ultra-High-Vacuum (UHV) and large flanges. When multiple fasteners are used in close proximity, tightening of one fastener can reduce the preload on adjacent fasteners, compromising the ability to know the preload at the joint. So in certain niche applications where load, uniformity, or time-in-wor...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:16:59 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Whiffletree_device_for_closure_of_flanged_connectionsFAA-876https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Radio_Frequency_Tuning_of_Dressed_Multicell_Cavities_using_Pressurized_BalloonsTue, 11 Jul 2023 09:13:35 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Radio_Frequency_Tuning_of_Dressed_Multicell_Cavities_using_Pressurized_BalloonsFAA-826https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Channel_Nut_ToolTue, 11 Jul 2023 09:11:29 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Channel_Nut_ToolFAA-857https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/SRF_e-beam_accelerator_for_metal_additive_manufacturingElectron beam additive manufacturing is a rapidly growing industry. Electron guns capable of reaching higher energies and higher average power can enable larger melt pools, higher production speed, and permit broader range of materials for metal additive applications. Such electron guns require technologies beyond those normally achieved with DC high voltage sources. As an example, superconducting radio frequency (SRF) technology is an option to achieve higher energy and higher power with excellent efficiency. However, current SRF technology requires complex cryogenic systems to safely handle ...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:09:03 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/SRF_e-beam_accelerator_for_metal_additive_manufacturingFAA-869https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Compact_Nanofiber_ElectrospinnerTue, 11 Jul 2023 09:05:20 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Compact_Nanofiber_ElectrospinnerFAA-793https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Redundant_Single_Event_Upset_Suppression_System_(SEUSS)Electronic devices are getting smaller and more energy-efficient. This means they are more susceptible to single-event upsets- a malfunction caused by ionizing particles in the atmosphere interfering with electronic systems. The need increases as these devices get smaller, since particles that cause these upsets can even come from the packages that house the devices themselves. This is especially prevalent in the aerospace industry, since working at higher altitudes means increased exposure to cosmic ray particles. SEUSS is a latch that can be configured in a number of ways familiar to electr...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:01:41 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Redundant_Single_Event_Upset_Suppression_System_(SEUSS)FAA-855https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Particle_Safe_Vacuum_CartTue, 11 Jul 2023 08:59:08 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Particle_Safe_Vacuum_CartFAA-851https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Railroad_Crossing_Ghost_Train_Generator_(Instant_Flagman)Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:56:55 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Railroad_Crossing_Ghost_Train_Generator_(Instant_Flagman)FAA-847https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/MARS15Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:51:41 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/MARS15FAA-841https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/CONFLUXTue, 11 Jul 2023 08:48:31 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/CONFLUXFAA-824https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Vertically_Integrated_Pattern_Recognition_Associative_Memory_(VIPRAM)Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:44:48 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/Vertically_Integrated_Pattern_Recognition_Associative_Memory_(VIPRAM)FAA-877https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/BigData_ExpressThe emergence of distributed, extreme-scale science applications is generating significant challenges for data transfer. Ideally, high-performance data transfer should reach terabit/s throughput to make full use of the underlying networks and provide real-time and deadline-bound data transfer. Although significant improvements have been made in the area of bulk data transfer, currently-available data transfer tools and services cannot successfully meet these challenges, for the following reasons: Existing data transfer tools and services lack a data-transfer-centric approach to seamlessly ...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:40:20 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech/BigData_ExpressFAA-836https://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=WireCAP%3a_a_Novel_Packet_Capture_EngineNetwork security tools, and many other types of applications, are dependent on packet capture to analyze Internet data packets. In high-speed networks, conventional software-based packet capture engines become susceptible to packet drops. Any packet drops will degrade the accuracy and integrity of these tools. There is a need for cheap lossless packet capture technology that can be used in high-speed networks. Fermilab has developed WireCAP: A novel packet capture engine for commodity network interface cards (NICs) in high-speed networks. WireCAP provides an effective and efficient solution t...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:26:18 GMToptt@fnal.govhttps://fnal.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=WireCAP%3a_a_Novel_Packet_Capture_Engine