Center for Emerging
Energy SciencesTexas Tech University

ResearchProjects

We are currently conducting several collaborative projects at Texas Tech University and several others with the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR). These involve experimentally determining the source of novel nuclear reactions within various metal hydrides.

Our research group has developed picomole-resolution mass spectrometers for light isotopes, fast-response nitrogen calorimeters, electric pulsing systems, and vacuum calorimeters. We are also conducting collaborative projects using Dynacool and Quantulus instruments.

All Projects

Nuclear Engineering & MCNP SimulationsIrradiating metal hydrides and comparing byproducts against simulation.View Project
Synthesis CapabilitiesKilogram-scale erbium, titanium, and lithium hydrides and deuterides.View Project
Novel Nitrogen FixationA low-energy electrolytic alternative to the Haber-Bosch process.View Project
Precision Metrology & Measurement ScienceCalorimetry, light-isotope mass spectrometry, and power-electronics test beds.View Project
Advanced Materials Fabrication & DiagnosticsTritium extraction, helium outgassing, and gas purification.View Project
Helium Superfluidity & Self-Organized CriticalityCritical phenomena near the superfluid transition in 4He.View Project
Superconducting ElectronicsSQUIDs, novel SQUID devices, and Josephson junction arrays.View Project
Nanoscience & Quantum SensingSub-micron nuclear fuels for the fission fragment rocket.View Project
Low Energy Nuclear Reactions & Anomalous HeatExperimental support and byproduct detection for LENR research.View Project
Neutron & Gamma Sources On-HandCf-252, americium, Co-60, Cs-137, and Th-232.View Project
Biomedical SciencesRespiratory devices and minimally-invasive cancer surgery.View Project
Quantum NucleonicsA new systematic way to study nuclear science.View Project
Low Temperature Physics & CryogenicsQuantum sensing and cryogenic systems for space and terrestrial use.View Project
Electronic Systems: New Designs & RebuildsFT-ICR electronics rebuild, pulsers, power supplies, and test beds.View Project
Smart Modules for Improved SensingDigitizing at the sensor for low-signal, high-EMI environments.View Project
COMSOL SimulationsHeat transfer, fluid dynamics, and electromagnetics modeling.View Project