SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Large Dynamic Range Radiation Detector
- Notice Date
- 2/26/2009
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 238990
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- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Industrial Partnerships & Commercialization, 7000 East Avenue, L-795, Livermore, California, 94550
- ZIP Code
- 94550
- Solicitation Number
- FBO199-09
- Archive Date
- 3/30/2009
- Point of Contact
- Connie L Pitcock, Phone: 925-422-1072
- E-Mail Address
-
pitcock1@llnl.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Large Dynamic Range Radiation Detector Opportunity : Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), LLC under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is offering the opportunity to develop and commercialize large dynamic range radiation detection technology. Background : Typical radiation detectors used to search for radioactive sources or detect radiation hazards by many fire departments and other emergency responders, are Geiger counters that measure relatively low levels of gamma radiation. Such detectors saturate and become useless in a high radiation field that might be produced by fallout from a nuclear explosion, a reactor accident, mishandling or release of a strong radioactive source, or malicious release of radiation. Other types of radiation detectors, such as a silicon semiconductor diode, can measure very high radiation fields, but they are unable to detect the more common weaker sources of radiation. Neither of these detector types is able to measure gamma-ray spectra, which is required to identify the type of radiation source. More sophisticated and very expensive radiation detectors are in use to measure gamma-ray spectra. Description : The LLNL detector measures radiation over a large dynamic range, spanning both high hazardous levels and weak levels, including natural background radiation. In weak radiation fields, the detector also measures gamma-ray spectra. The cost of the detector is significantly less than the total cost of existing separate detectors that could perform the same measurements. Advantages : This universal radiation detector and spectrometer combines the functions of several different instruments in one simple, low power, low cost device. This one device can perform multiple missions without the need to procure separate instruments and train operators for each instrument. The detector can be configured for operation in a fixed location or as a mobile detector. The instrument can be configured for either local or remote readout. Potential Applications : Homeland security requirements have created a market for different types of radiation detectors. These include, for example, radiation "pagers" that alarm at radiation levels above some threshold, gamma-ray spectrometers that identify the type of radiation source, ubiquitous detectors in cell phones or other common equipment, and standard "survey" meters. Currently, the Large Dynamic Range Radiation Detector could be used for all of these applications. In addition here may be future applications as radiation monitors in public buildings and transportation, and in areas where medical or other radiation sources are handled. Development Status: The detector has been tested in "breadboard" form, but has not been packaged or configured for a specific application or market. LLNL is seeking industry partners with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our licensees gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. All licensing activities are conducted under policies relating to the strict nondisclosure of company proprietary information. Please visit the IPO website at http://ipo.llnl.gov/workwithus/partneringprocess.php for more information on working with LLNL and the industrial partnering and technology transfer process. Note: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Companies interested in commercializing LLNL's Large Dynamic Range Detector should provide a written statement of interest, which includes the following: 1. Company Name and address. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of a point of contact. •3. A description of corporate expertise and facilities relevant to commercializing this technology. Written responses should be directed to: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Industrial Partnerships Office P.O. Box 808, L-795 Livermore, CA 94551-0808 Attention: FBO 199-09 Please provide your written statement within thirty (30) days from the date this announcement is published to ensure consideration of your interest in LLNL's Large Dynamic Range Detector.
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