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In Phase I a revolutionary system for digital imaging microscopy was demonstrated. The system is based on the newly-developed imaging technology of Wavefront Coding (WFC). WFC employs specialized aspheric optics and digital processing to greatly increasethe depth of field or depth of focus. WFC simultaneously decreases the size, weight, and cost of a variety of digital imaging systems. Depth o ...

The overall objective of the proposed Phase I study was to develop a one-step, rapid assay for detecting bacterial toxins in aqueous solutions using fluorescent, polymerized liposomes. During Phase I, Luna developed several formulations for affinity,polymerized, fluorescent liposomes (fluorosomes) based on acetylenic phospholipids and lipid-based fluorescent probes. The ligands biotin, GM1, prot ...

The objective of the Phase I program was to develop a rapid, automated means of monitoring the efficacies of decontaminants on bacterial pathogens using fluorescent probes. During Phase I, Luna developed several fluorescence-based viability assaysexploiting the metabolism of the tester strains E. coli, S. aureus, and B. globigii. Acid-production and general reduction and oxidative metabolism wer ...

The conceptual reviews conducted in Phase I pointed to the need for the construction of (a) self-development support programs that can help Army leaders plan and maximize their own growth, and (b) assessment tools that increase the U.S. Army'sunderstanding of the enabling processes and individual attributes that foster effective leader self-development. The intent of the Phase II effort proposed ...

With current events and the focus on homeland defense, there has been much interest in rendering materials biocidal. This Phase II effort will build on the feasibility demonstration of Phase I where Luna covalently bound biocidal molecules to a commercially available textile sample, and tested the newly modified textile for resistance to different strains of bacteria. The mechanical properties of ...

We propose the prototype development of a miniature W-band dielectric traveling-wave tube (DTWT) that will provide short-wavelength radiation for the Army's Network-centric Objective Force. The DTWT is based on the novel interaction between a small-diameter electron beam and the electromagnetic fields of a traveling wave inside a very compact dielectric waveguide. The dielectric waveguide is used ...