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"We propose to investigate the feasibility of using Avanti's self-aligning kinematic optoelectronic mounts for active 3-D RF/optoelectronic microstructures. We believe the unique benefit of our approach is the precision alignment of optoelectronic devicesfor coupling to the outside world (and layer-to-layer). This unique benefit is coupled with additional benefits of easy manufacturability, direct ...

"Laser beam interactions with free shear turbulent structures in the context of a recessed cavity window will be investigated. The proposed program will investigate the aero-optic degradation of a laser beam, housed within the cavity, and its remediationusing high frequency flow control. Beam wander and displacement statistics, obtained via a Position Sensitive Detector (PSD), will be complemented ...

Gradient Technology in conjunction with Professor M. Hillmyer of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota proposed to develop advanced technology to recover and convert the explosive and urethane binder found in plastic bonded explosives. This technology provides a unique reclamation, recovery, and reuse opportunity for dramatically reducing the disposal cost of technology munit ...

"This STTR focuses on developing new chemistry for coating Group IV nanocrystals primarily to enhance their luminescent properties. Research from the past decade has made it clear that the novel luminescent properties of sub-10nm silicon and germaniumnanoparticles are highly sensitive to surface states. For example, surface defects and coatings can either create energetic traps that compromise t ...

The development and study of micro-electromechanical systems, or MEMS, has advanced significantly over the years to the point where MEMS are demonstrating a vast potential for utilization within DoD programs. Planned military missile systems are being driven to be highly maneuverable and agile, a low radar cross section, and for carriage in weapons bays with very limited internal volume. Control ...

"Higher strength carbon/carbon (C/C) composites are required if such components are to replace currently used titanium products in the aircraft industry. This Phase I STTR addresses this need with the development of C/C composites with a 3-D fiberarchitecture and a reinforced carbon matrix. The 3-D preform composites have demonstrated superior compressive and tensile strength in relationship to ...

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have a promise as building blocks for future materials and devices. This STTR Phase I project will focus on the (University-based) theoretical modeling and assessment of mechanical properties, transfer of this knowledge to NanoTechnologies of Texas, Inc. (NTT) which in turn will concentrate its effort on nanotube synthesis, characterization and improvements of the growth c ...

We propose to develop a User Configurable Incident Response Monitor (UCIRM) tool that provides a useful daily planning aid function, and automatically extends its operation to handle any rare, extraordinary events. The daily planning aid helps schedule airoperations at an installation, while providing the capability to assess the effects of an extraordinary incident, such as an attack with Chemica ...

We propose to develop a User Configurable Incident Response Monitor (UCIRM) tool that provides a useful daily planning aid function, and automatically extends its operation to handle any rare, extraordinary events. The daily planning aid helps schedule airoperations at an installation, while providing the capability to assess the effects of an extraordinary incident, such as an attack with Chemica ...

Dramatic differences in the diffusivities of the constituents of novel thin film materials and structures limit material perfection under far from equilibrium growth conditions. We will develop a new light-mass ion source, compatible with the low pressurerequirements of molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), to provide selective enhancement of the motion of surface atoms. Helium or hydrogen ions incident ...