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An Introduction to Surface Treatment and the Role of Power Supplies

Surface treatment is an additional process applied to the surface of a material for the purpose of adding functions such as rust and wear resistance or improving the decorati[...]

Understanding Radiation: Effects on the Body and X-ray Safety

Radiation is a general term for ionizing radiation, including alpha, beta, and gamma rays generated by the decay of radioactive isotopes. It also includes cosmic rays from sp[...]

What is the difference between Radioactivity, Radiation, and Radioactive Materials?

Many of us have heard the words radioactivity, radiation, and X-rays before. Perhaps you may have a somewhat scary image of them. However, radioactivity and radiation are fam[...]

Constant Voltage (CV) vs Constant Current (CC) Power Supplies

A power supply is a device that supplies electrical energy to one or more electric loads. They are primarily of two types: voltage sources and current sources. In general, "p[...]

Difference between DC power and AC power

There are two primary types of electricity: Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC). Direct Current (DC) is the unidirectional flow of electric charge, often compared t[...]

Power Electronics for a Decarbonized Society

Power electronics refers to the technology of converting and controlling electric power using semiconductor power devices. It plays a critical role in achieving a decarbonized soc[...]

A Beginner's Guide to Using Power Supplies Safely

Electrical accidents and equipment damage often result from a lack of experience or familiarity with power supply operations. This guide outlines essential safety precautions and b[...]

SEM Tech Explained, Part 3: Principles of SEM Elemental Analysis

This article introduces methods for analyzing the elemental composition of samples using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and an Electron Probe Micro Analyzer (EPMA). Both syst[...]

X-ray Image Processing and Automated Inspection - X-ray NDT series (3)

X-ray non-destructive testing (NDT) is a versatile tool used across various industries, primarily for detecting foreign contaminants. This section outlines the procedures and key[...]

SEM Tech Explained, Part 2: A Guide to Electron Microscope Lenses

This article details the lenses used in electron microscopes. As illustrated in the diagram below, the optical system consists of condenser lenses, objective lenses, intermediate [...]