SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Spectrometer Purposed for Accelerator Testing and Characterization (SPATC)
- Notice Date
- 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- TRIAD - DOE CONTRACTOR Columbus OH 43201 USA
- ZIP Code
- 43201
- Response Due
- 2/1/2027 4:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 08/05/2027
- Point of Contact
- Mike Erickson, Lindsay Augustyn
- E-Mail Address
-
licensing@lanl.gov, licensing@lanl.gov
(licensing@lanl.gov, licensing@lanl.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- NONE No Set aside used
- Description
- Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory developed the Spectrometer Purposed for Accelerator Testing and Characterization (SPATC) � a portable, easy-to-use device that allows the safe measurement of the power and energy of electron beams from particle accelerators, helping labs test and fine-tune equipment more efficiently. How it Works: SPATC uses a smart, compact design to deliver high-precision beam diagnostics conveniently. At its core, SPATC employs two precisely controlled aluminum wedges that slide together to vary thickness, allowing engineers to analyze how an electron beam�s energy interacts with the material. As the beam passes through these layers, sensors record how much energy is absorbed versus transmitted, and a graphite block captures the remaining beam for accurate current readings. Controlled remotely via computer, SPATC provides real-time data on beam energy and current�without breaking vacuum or requiring complex setup. Designed for flexibility and speed, it offers industries a reliable, low-cost, and portable solution to ensure accelerator performance meets exacting standards for research, manufacturing, or medical applications. Key Advantages: Portable and Compact: Fits into a single rugged case for easy transport and setup at any facility. Fast, Accurate Measurements: Determines beam energy and current in under an hour, minimizing downtime. Remote Operation: Fully controllable from outside the accelerator vault, improving safety and efficiency. Non-invasive Testing: Performs measurements in open air without breaking the accelerator�s vacuum. Precision Engineering: Stepper motor-driven wedges provide fine control over measurement thickness for high accuracy. Enhanced Safety: Reduces radiation exposure by eliminating the need for manual adjustments near the beam. Market Applications: Medical and Radiation Therapy Facilities: Ensures precise calibration of electron beams used in cancer treatment systems. Industrial Accelerator Operations: Enables quick verification of beam performance for material processing, sterilization, and imaging. Research Laboratories and Universities: Provides affordable, portable diagnostics for accelerator-based experiments. Accelerator Manufacturers: Offers a built-in quality assurance tool for testing and characterizing new accelerator systems. Defense and Security Applications: Supports beam validation in systems used for cargo inspection or nondestructive testing. Equipment Service and Maintenance Providers: Allows on-site testing and troubleshooting of accelerators without large diagnostic setups. Development Status: TRL 7 US Patent Pending LA-UR-26-27021 LANL Tech Partnerships: Unlock the Innovative Potential Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and capabilities that may provide your company with a competitive edge in the market and unlock the innovative potential that can enhance, refine, and revolutionize your products. LANL�s licensing program focuses on moving inventions developed by our researchers to commercial innovations. Patented and patent pending inventions and copyrighted software are available to existing and start-up companies through exclusive and non-exclusive licensing agreements. For specific discussions, please contact licensing@lanl.gov. Note: This is not a call for external services for the development of this technology. https://www.lanl.gov/engage/collaboration/feynman-center/partner-with-us/licensing-technology m.lanl.gov/tech-search
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Los Alamos, NM 87545, USA
- Zip Code: 87545
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 87545
- Record
- SN07913025-F 20260807/260810082157 (samdaily.us)
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