Sticking With It
After several trips back to the drawing board, scientists finally came up with the right
recipe for a glue that works on a specialized class of ceramic materials.
The Right Stuff
Mercury contamination is a huge problem at sites throughout the DOE complex. Read
how an Ames Lab scientist is responding to this problem with the development of a mercury
continuous emission monitor.
Photonic Frenzy
Since 1990 when they theoretically demonstrated the existence of the first photonic
bandgap crystal, Ames Lab scientists have steadily been moving the research forward.
Now they are on the verge of achieving their goal: fully three-dimensional optical
photonic crystals.
Grappling with the Hook
Dan Barnard wants to solve a mystery that may have significant implications for a
relatively new technique known as acoustic harmonic generation.
A New Twist for Tracking Trace Elements
Sam Houk has speeded up the process of identifying ultratrace metals in biological
systems. Allowing measurements at parts-per-trillion levels, his innovative
technique is more sensitive and selective than traditional methods.
Basic Needs
Cheuk Ng's basic research in vacuum ultraviolet chemistry provides chemists with some of
the most fundamental scientific measurements -- those that help them better determine
whether a reaction will go.
IN Touch (a look at more Ames Lab success stories):
DOE labs unite to advance computational materials science
IBM grant gives huge boost to cluster computing
Barton will help chart course for national laboratory organization
Lab scientists apply analytical expertise to forensic techniques
Scientists nationally recognized for quasicrystal research
Work begins on prototype magnetic refrigeration unit
Ankeny High trio triumphs at 1999 Ames Lab/ISU Science Bowl
Last revision: 12/17/99 sd
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