News tagged with electron irradiation

Periodic structures in organic light-emitters can efficiently enhance, replenish surface plasmon waves

The irradiation of a metal surface with light or electrons can result in the formation of coherent electronic oscillations called surface plasmons, an effect ideal for applications such as optical communications ...

Physics / General Physics

created Jun 10, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Irradiation underused to fight E. coli in foods

(AP) -- Zapping salad fixings with just a bit of radiation can kill dangerous E. coli and other bacteria - and food safety experts say Europe's massive outbreak shows wary consumers should give the long-approved ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 06, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Scientists explain graphene mystery

Nanoscale simulations and theoretical research performed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are bringing scientists closer to realizing graphene's potential in electronic applications.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Aug 23, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (17) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Powerful laser sheds light on fast ignition and high energy density physics

A new generation of high-energy (>kJ) petawatt (HEPW) lasers is being constructed worldwide to study high intensity laser matter interactions, including fast ignition. Fast ignition is a laser-based technique ...

Physics / General Physics

created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Researchers prove food safety to help commercialize irradiation technology

Michigan State University researchers are helping a technology startup company improve the safety of leafy greens and other foods as more consumers seek to eat fresh and healthy.

Biology /

created Dec 31, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 2