Abstract: A device is provided for accurately mapping a tumor embedded in healthy tissue by using a probe ion that emits detectable light in response to the probe ion being bound to the tumor. An exciting laser beam is cleansed of light frequencies that excite the probe ion bound to the healthy tissue by using intracavity quenching that eliminates the wavelengths that excite the probe ion bound to the healthy tissue. A resulting emission from the probe ions bound to the tumor is photo-detected to illuminate the tumor and the periphery of the tumor. In one embodiment, the illumination of the tumor and its periphery is used to guide a surgical laser to accurately excise the tumor with a minimal loss of healthy tissue.

Abstract: A system and method is presented that uses solar power driven expansion of an electrolytic solution to force the electrolytic solution from a container through at least one pore of an insulator having a fixed surface charge of one polarity into a collection receptacle. The velocities of the cations and anions flowing through the pore differ because of the fixed surface charge of the pore and this produces an electrical charge separation, the streaming potential, as a source of electrical power. Energy absorption spans the full solar spectrum including infrared, visible and near ultraviolet wavelengths.

Abstract: A system and method is presented that uses solar power driven expansion of an electrolytic solution to force the electrolytic solution from a container through at least one pore of an insulator having a fixed surface charge of one polarity into a collection receptacle. The velocities of the cations and anions flowing through the pore differ because of the fixed surface charge of the pore and this produces an electrical charge separation, the streaming potential, as a source of electrical power. Energy absorption spans the full solar spectrum including infrared, visible and near ultraviolet wavelengths.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for generating electrical energy from fluid flow comprising a conducting layer and an insulating layer for electrically insulating an electrolytic solution from the conducting layer. Pores extend through the conducting layer and the insulating exposing sections of the insulating layer within the pores. Exposed sections of the insulating layer within the pores carry a charge. A first electrode is connected with the conducting layer, while a second electrode is disposed to contact the electrolytic solution. A convertor is connected between the first and second electrodes. Fluid is flowed over the conducting layer and passed the pores to create a suction which draws charged species contained within the electrolytic solution into the pores, thereby producing a current. The convertor converts the current into electrical energy.