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"Accelerator on a Chip" Demonstrated

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Via:  chloe  •  13 years ago  •  8 comments

"Accelerator on a Chip" Demonstrated

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The world is moving towards nano technology and the latest in this direction is the nano accelerator which has been developed by SLAC and Stanford scientists. The nano fabricated chips which are made of fused silica is just 3 mm long but can accelerate the electrons at 10 times the speed of a conventional accelerator.

It is a development which can have widespread uses in science and medicine. The researchers from SLAC and Stanford have used lasers to accelerate electrons at a rate 10 times higher than conventional technology by using a nano structured glass chips which is no bigger than a rice grain if not smaller.
" the nano accelerator which has been developed by SLAC and Stanford scientists."

the nano accelerator which has been developed by SLAC and Stanford scientists.

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have reported the breakthrough today in the magazine Nature.

Joel England, the SLAC physicist who led the experiments said, We still have a number of challenges before this technology becomes practical for real-world use, but eventually it would substantially reduce the size and cost of future high-energy particle colliders for exploring the world of fundamental particles and forces. It could also help enable compact accelerators and X-ray devices for security scanning, medical therapy and imaging, and research in biology and materials science.

http://www.pentagonpost.com/accelerator-chip-demonstrated/83412259


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sixpick
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link   sixpick    13 years ago

 
 
 
sixpick
Professor Quiet
link   sixpick    13 years ago

We think we have fast computers now. Imagine having one that is many times faster and much smaller as well. Another example of the nano technology are in things such as these.

 
 
 
Chloe
Freshman Silent
link   seeder  Chloe    13 years ago

Interesting thought, flame! From the article:

SLAC Scientists Demonstrate 'Accelerator On A Chip'

The scientists added, Our ultimate goal for this structure is one billion electronvolts per meter, and were already one-third of the way in our first experiment.

In current practice microwaves is used in accelerators to boost energy of electrons, but the researchers now looks for more economical alternatives and the new technique is a leading candidate.

Usually the particles accelerate in two stages. In the first stage they get boosted to about the speed of light and in the next stage any additional acceleration increases their energy, and this is challenging as it does not increase speed.

(sorry the pic re-posted too)

 
 
 
Chloe
Freshman Silent
link   seeder  Chloe    13 years ago

Cool! Not surprised they mimic birds. I've watched my local hawks strategic attacks on the week-ends.

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   Petey Coober    13 years ago

eventually it would substantially reduce the size and cost of future high-energy particle colliders

Can it be used for very high acceleration of electrons ? If so I have an app for it .

 
 
 
Chloe
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link   seeder  Chloe    13 years ago

It sounds like it, Petey. Nice that you have an app for it if and when it's available.

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   Petey Coober    13 years ago

It doesn't say what the source of power is going to be ...

 
 
 
Chloe
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link   seeder  Chloe    13 years ago

It sounds like they are experimenting with lasers and microwaves, but are still looking for cheaper sources ..?

 
 
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