Tag: Detectors
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Spectroscopic X-ray imaging now certified for medical use
The CERN Workshops on Medical Applications of Spectroscopic X-ray Detectors have been instrumental in advancing spectroscopic X-ray imaging and bringing it from the lab to the clinic BROKEN IMAGE NOT MOVED (drupal url : https://medipix.web.cern.ch//news/news/medipix3/spectroscopic-x-ray-imaging-now-certified-medical-use) The sixth Workshop on Medical Applications of Spectroscopic X-ray Detectors is currently taking place at CERN. Launched in 2011 and…
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Timepix-based detectors bring particle physics in the classroom
The ADMIRA project uses Timepix-based detectors to help students experiment with particle physics and contributes to transforming STEM education. Combustion, diffraction, magnetism… Many natural phenomena can be observed, experimented with and studied at school. Some have traditionally been difficult to demonstrate and have had to rely on theory only. Particle physics is one such subject…
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Schoolboy uses grid computing to analyse satellite data
At just 16, Cal Hewitt, a student at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys in the United Kingdom became the youngest person to receive grid certification – giving him access to huge grid-computing resources. At just 16, Cal Hewitt, a student at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys in the United Kingdom became the youngest…
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First results from cosmic-ray detector designed by students
The first results from the Langton Ultimate Cosmic ray Intensity Detector (LUCID) have been presented at the 2015 UK National Astronomy Meeting. The first results from the Langton Ultimate Cosmic ray Intensity Detector (LUCID) have been presented at the 2015 UK National Astronomy Meeting. Students from the Simon Langton Grammar School, UK, devised this satellite…
