BLIP operator and raster scan pattern (IMAGE) DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory Caption A BLIP operator stacks multiple targets and loads them into a box to be irradiated. BLIP's beam raster system distributes energy over the entire surface of the stacked targets in a "bullseye" circular pattern. Credit Brookhaven National Laboratory Usage Restrictions OK for use with stories about this research/facility. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.