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Advanced nanocomposite scintillator for gamma radiation detection
SBC: AGILTRON, INC. Topic: DTRA08005Gamma radiation detection has traditionally required single crystal materials that are difficult to produce consistently on an industrial scale. Agiltron has developed a new class of scintillator materials based on composites containing nanoparticles. These so-called nanocomposites exhibit radiation detection characteristics superior to currently available single crystal scintillators. In Phase I ...
SBIR Phase II 2009 Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction Agency -
A Novel Cost Effective Method for Growing High Performance Radiation Sensors
SBC: RADIATION MONITORING DEVICES, INC. Topic: DTRA082007Certain lanthanide halides have significantly higher light output than NaI:Tl, the comparison standard for scintillators, plus other important properties, including fast decay times and excellent proportionality. Unfortunately, lanthanide halides grown by traditional melt processes have high production costs and limited availability. Crystals are usually limited to about 5x5 cm2, right cylinder, ...
SBIR Phase I 2009 Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction Agency -
Standoff Detection of Nuclear Materials Using CNT-Based D2 Plasma Ion Source
SBC: APPLIED NANOTECH, INC. Topic: DTRA082004Applied Nanotech, Inc. (ANI) proposes to develop a novel neutron generator based on electron impact ionization from a carbon nanotube (CNT) electron source. Our proposed approach is aimed at providing significant advantages for man-portable or UAV deployment. It will provide significant advantages over existing neutron or gamma-ray sources in terms of size, weight and power efficiency without co ...
SBIR Phase I 2009 Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction Agency -
Characterization and Mitigation of Radiation Effects in High-Speed Compound Semiconductor Microelectronics
SBC: CFD RESEARCH CORPORATION Topic: DTRA08003For ultra high-speed, ultra low-power applications in DoD space and weapons systems, devices and circuits fabricated from III–V semiconductor compounds offer significant advantages over silicon-based technology. However, the uncertainty in single-event-effect (SEE) response of compound semiconductor technologies forces the use of empirically-based hardening techniques with penalties in increased ...
SBIR Phase II 2009 Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction Agency -
Characterization and Mitigation of Radiation Effects in Quantum Dot Based Nanotechnologies
SBC: CFD RESEARCH CORPORATION Topic: DTRA082001For applications in DoD satellite systems, devices based on novel nanomaterials offer significant advantages over traditional technologies in terms of light-weight and efficiency. Examples of such novel devices include quantum dot (QD) based solar cells, photodetectors, radars and sensors. However, the response of these devices to radiation effects is not well understood, and radiation effects mod ...
SBIR Phase I 2009 Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction Agency -
Alternative Detection Approaches for Nuclear Materials
SBC: Dymas Research Incorporated Topic: DTRA082004Standoff detection of nuclear materials continues to be one of the most critical tasks that security specialists must confront in a wide variety of applications, both military and civilian. There have been several approaches for standoff nuclear material detection. Each of them utilizes a different fundamental property of nuclear materials to improve the sensitivity of detection. In this SBIR prog ...
SBIR Phase I 2009 Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction Agency -
High Fidelity Modeling of Building Collapse with Realistic Visualization of Resulting Damage and Debris
SBC: Applied Science International, LLC Topic: DTRA082005To achieve a superior, more accurate simulation model for next generation progressive collapse of buildings, Applied Science International proposes use of the Applied Element Method (AEM) as the core solver of a fast running software tool for evaluating structural integrity following a blast or other extreme loading event. Due to its simplicity in modeling, speed of computing, constitutive models, ...
SBIR Phase I 2009 Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction Agency -
Very Low Cost Photomultiplier Chip for Disposable Gamma Spectrometer
SBC: Lightspin Technologies Inc Topic: DTRA082007We propose to develop a very low cost Photomultiplier Chip (TM) as a direct replacement for photomultiplier tubes, to help make gamma spectrometers disposably cheap. The detector achieves single-photon sensitivity, wide dynamic range, low gain noise and low dark noise using novel designs in a gallium arsenide-based compound semiconductor. The approach will mitigate risks of scaling to the inch-siz ...
SBIR Phase I 2009 Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction Agency -
Inexpensive, disposable radiation detectors
SBC: NANOPTICS, INC. Topic: DTRA082007This proposal concerns the detection of Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) by using large networks of small, inexpensive, and robust gamma detectors. These detectors will be deployed where consistent surveillance would be difficult by any other means, like remote mountain trails. The proposal describes a novel gamma detector that is extremely robust and inexpensive. The new scintillation material is ...
SBIR Phase I 2009 Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction Agency -
Low cost fieldable gamma-ray spectrometer
SBC: Novawave Technologies Topic: DTRA082007This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I proposal seeks to develop a low-cost, compact, and rugged gamma-ray spectrometer that could be deployed in large numbers to provide enhanced security from radiological threats. The proposed approach is based on readily available components that are used in conjunction with proprietary designs and electronics to provide unmatched capabilities. The P ...
SBIR Phase I 2009 Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction Agency