Abstract: A device, system and method for measuring the one-way velocity of light using selective transmission technology to provide a “superluminal” energy flow is provided. The “superluminal” transmitter comprises a transmission source, a receiver, and a selective-transmission device for receiving the transmission wavepacket from the transmission source and selectively transmitting the wavefront component of the transmission wavepacket through a barrier such that the energy transmission tunnels through the barrier at “superluminal” group velocities. The measured daily oscillation of the tunnel time can then be utilized to measure the one way light velocity. A system and method for measuring the vector phase or group velocity of light using the “superluminal” transmitter system of the invention is also provided as well as a device which can be utilized as a compass, a calendar and/or a clock.

Abstract: A device, system and method for measuring the inverse fine structure constant using cosmic compass technology to provide sidereal group and phase velocities is presented. The measured daily oscillation of the phase velocity can then be utilized to measure the inverse fine structure constant. A system and method for detecting the cosmic microwave background Doppler redshift direction is also provided as cosmic compass technology as well as a device which can be utilized as a calendar and/or a clock.

Abstract: A device, system and method for measuring the one-way velocity of light using selective transmission technology to provide a superluminal energy flow is provided. The superluminal transmitter comprises a transmission source, a receiver, and a selective-transmission device for receiving the transmission wavepacket from the transmission source and selectively transmitting the high-energy or wavefront component of the transmission wavepacket through a barrier such that the energy transmission tunnels through the barrier at superluminal velocities. The measured daily oscillation of the tunnel time can then be utilized to measure the one way light velocity. A system and method for measuring the vector velocity of light using the superluminal transmitter system of the invention is also provided as well as a method of calibrating temporal data and a device which can be utilized as a speedometer, a compass, a calender and/or a clock.

Abstract: A delta-doped hybrid advanced detector (HAD) is provided which combines at least four types of technologies to create a detector for energetic particles ranging in energy from hundreds of electron volts (eV) to beyond several million eV. The detector is sensitive to photons from visible light to X-rays. The detector is highly energy-sensitive from approximately 10 keV down to hundreds of eV. The detector operates with milliwatt power dissipation, and allows non-sequential readout of the array, enabling various advanced readout schemes.

Abstract: A delta-doped hybrid advanced detector (HAD) is provided which combines at least four types of technologies to create a detector for energetic particles ranging in energy from hundreds of electron volts (eV) to beyond several million eV. The detector is sensitive to photons from visible light to X-rays. The detector is highly energy-sensitive from approximately 10 keV down to hundreds of eV. The detector operates with milliwatt power dissipation, and allows non-sequential readout of the array, enabling various advanced readout schemes.

Abstract: An x-ray spectrometer that also provides images of an x-ray source. Coded aperture imaging techniques are used to provide high resolution images. Imaging position-sensitive x-ray sensors with good energy resolution are utilized to provide excellent spectroscopic performance. The system produces high resolution spectral images of the x-ray source which can be viewed in any one of a number of specific energy bands.

Abstract: An integrated charge monitor for measuring a level of cumulative radiation exposure includes semiconductor devices having characteristics that change with a cumulative level of radiation to which the devices are exposed, different amounts of radiation shielding associated with each of the devices, and circuitry operable to separately address each of the devices to measure a change in the characteristic of the selected device due to radiation exposure. The monitor may be implemented on a single integrated circuit chip. The monitor may also be employed in performing a spectrometric analysis of radiation based on the affect of the radiation on characteristics of multiple, differently-shielded semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A method for predicting the SEU susceptibility of a standard-cell D-latch using an alpha-particle sensitive SRAM, SPICE critical charge simulation results, and alpha-particle interaction physics. A technique utilizing test structures to quickly and inexpensively characterize the SEU sensitivity of standard cell latches intended for use in a space environment. This bench-level approach utilizes alpha particles to induce upsets in a low LET sensitive 4-k bit test SRAM. This SRAM consists of cells that employ an offset voltage to adjust their upset sensitivity and an enlarged sensitive drain junction to enhance the cell's upset rate.