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Because it can simulate all core operating conditions, nothing beats using a “digital twin” for observing a nuclear reactor in complete safety. The goal of the Digital Reactor project—in which CEA-List, a CEA Tech institute, is playing a key role—is to develop exactly this type of simulator to ensure the French nuclear industry remains safe, attractive, innovative, and competitive.
Energy-efficient, high-yield displays that deliver stellar image quality are now within reach!
In a world first, CEA-Leti, a CEA Tech institute, implemented a mechanical storage technology for power converters, boosting both power density and energy efficiency while enabling new, more compact form factors. This advance could address 80% of power converter use cases.
Road maintenance could soon become easier and more cost effective. Road maintenance vehicle maker Secmair worked with CEA Tech with an AI- and computer-vision powered decision-assistance system for its bitumen emulsion sprayers and gravel spreaders.
Advances in memory—increasing the amount of information that can be saved for a given surface area and integrating memory closer to computing resources—could bring benefits to AI. CEA-Leti, a CEA Tech institute, recently presented two major innovations at the IEDM 2020* conference.
As the number of electronic devices people use every day grows, higher-yield, more compact power converters will be needed more than ever. In research conducted for a Carnot Energie du Futur project called Nice GaN, CEA-Liten, a CEA Tech institute, developed software that can rapidly dimension the magnetic components inside power converters.
Ultrasound could soon become a fast, accurate technique for diagnosing strokes. CEA-List, a CEA Tech institute, is developing digital tools for this purpose on machines at the BioMaps lab at the CEA-Joliot imaging platform.
CEA-Liten, a CEA Tech institute, has invented the first-ever thermal sensors to utilize thermoelectricity to keep power electronics like HEMT transistors from overheating. The innovation does not impact fabrication processes or costs.
The miniature, hyper-sensitive photoacoustic sensors being developed by the Redfinch consortium, which includes CEA-Leti, a CEA Tech institute, can detect even the tiniest gas leaks in real time, making them ideal for petrochemical plant monitoring.
Electrolyzers used to produce hydrogen from electricity, can help balance supply and demand on electricity grids. CEA-Liten, a CEA Tech institute, recently took part in the EU QualyGridS project, which addressed the topic.
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CEA is a French government-funded technological research organisation in four main areas: low-carbon energies, defense and security, information technologies and health technologies. A prominent player in the European Research Area, it is involved in setting up collaborative projects with many partners around the world.