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Enhancing radiation resistance of silicon carbide power semiconductors for space applications
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Enhancing radiation resistance of silicon carbide power semiconductors for space applications

Dr. Jae Hwa Seo of KERI is fabricating SiC Power Semiconductor Devices for Radiation Resistance Evaluation in Space Environments. Credit: Korea Electrotechnology Research...

Volcanic ash can be used for radiation shielding, researchers find
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Volcanic ash can be used for radiation shielding, researchers find

Blocks of geopolymer mortar made from Taal volcanic ash (TVA) freshly removed from their molds after being left to cure for 24 hours....

For the first time, researchers verify the effect of radiation on concrete expansion
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For the first time, researchers verify the effect of radiation on concrete expansion

A plan of the LVR-15 research reactor in the Czech Republic where the experiments took place. The red squares represent the locations where...

Semiconductor radiation detectors designed for extreme environments
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Semiconductor radiation detectors designed for extreme environments

The optical microscope image and structural schematic diagram of the Ga2O3 detector. Credit: Han Jingyun A collaborative team led by researchers from the...

China launches new compact radiation detection chip for semiconductor self-reliance
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China launches new compact radiation detection chip for semiconductor self-reliance

Chinese firm develops new compact radiation detection chip The chip measures just 15mm x 15mm x 3mm and consumes 1 milliwatt in operation...