Heavy-ion Accelerators for Testing Microelectronic Components at LBNL
Application/instrumentation:
Use of heavy-ion accelerators for testing microelectronic components for space radiation effects
Developed at:
88-inch Cyclotron, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Developed in:
1988-2006/2007
Result of NP research:
Basic NP
Application currently being supported by:
DOD (US Air Force, NRO)
Impact/benefit to spin-off field:
This work is important for commercial and national security satellites, spacecraft and even the newest Martian rovers.
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