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Ayasdi, a leader in the new field of Topological Data Analysis, proposes to extend the previous effort in utilizing persistent homology in exploring data fusion. As part of this work, we propose both to deploy existing propriety Ayasdi technology and to develop new analytical approaches to interpret and provide users with a deeper understanding of disparate data sources. This work will include a ...

Using a unique high power diffraction-limited spectrally tailored diode platform, we are developing 976 nm fiber-coupled pump modules with extremely high spatial and spectral brightness characteristics.

Significant resources are required to ensure proper self-localization of submersibles without available reference signals such as GPS or LBL. This is compounded, when the vehicle remains submerged for extended periods of time which is often required for reconnaissance missions. In the case of a miniature autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), the self-localization challenge extends well beyond INS f ...

This DAPPA SBIR proposal will develop a new class of voltage-sensing probes, type-II semiconductor nanorods with asymmetric band structure, to assay the bioelectrical states of human cells.Our previous study has demonstrated that nanorods can self-insert into the cell membrane and optically and non-invasively record action potentials (AP) at the single particle level. These nanoparticles, operatin ...

A broadly applicable antivenom treatment is critical to protecting warfighters from animal envenoming in austere environments. The objective of this research project is to apply a cell membrane cloaked nanoparticle platform to neutralize the hemolytic component found in many animal venoms. In the Phase I technical report, we demonstrate that biomimetic nanoparticles consisting of polymeric cores e ...

A need exists for polarization interrogating and discriminating Ladar systems to detect and discriminate defilade targets. In the proposed effort, Aerius, and our partner at the University of Illinois, will apply photonic crystal technology to extend Aerius’ high power, high wall plug efficiency, Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL) results to develop a stable polarization switched VC ...

Our Phase II SBIR project will aim to develop a manufacturing path for a printed integrated circuit (PICs) platform based on thin film transistors (TFT) constructed using carbon nanotube (CNT) fabrics. The Phase II project will continue this development towards a complete TFT CNT printing platform via the demonstration of TFT devices and circuits such as a CNT complementary transistor pair (n- an ...

In order to maintain our nation’s technological superiority on air, sea and land, we must respond quicker to emerging threats and reduce the cost of major sensing platforms. Every DoD platform developed nowadays contains at least one sensor, whether it be RF, EO/IR, or acoustic. In fact, in a lot of recent developments, the platform is built around the sensor and exists only to support the senso ...

Optical links are very attractive for application in antenna systems due to their low loss, lightweight flexible cabling, immunity to electromagnetic interference, broad bandwidth, and overall ability to remote antennas over distances not possible with conventional electronic approaches. The main limitation in realizing this goal are the linearity and power handling of the optical components requi ...

Mode Locked Lasers (MLLs), will likely be extremely useful for many military applications because of the low timing jitter ( < 100 fs), narrow pulse width ( < 50 fs), and high peak pulse intensity of MLLs. Important military applications that benefit from MLLs include high ENOB Analog to Digital converters (ADCs), encryption, LIDAR, high speed communications, and optical time domain reflectometry ...