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OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber; Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems; Quantum Science OBJECTIVE: Develop rubidium and cesium vapor cells with a thin rectangular geometry that are compatible with the excitation of Rydberg atomic states. DESCRIPTION: Vapor cells containing dilute gaseous samples of alkali metals (particularly cesium and rubidium) are a critic ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Microelectronics; Quantum Science OBJECTIVE: Low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP), high electrical efficiency microwave and/or radiofrequency (RF) generator or amplifier for atomic or molecular spectroscopy applications. DESCRIPTION: Quantum computing and quantum information science use “qubits” (quantum bits) to store information. These qubits can be im ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Quantum Science OBJECTIVE: This program seeks to develop a stable, resonant rf circuit for trapped ion systems that is resistant to environmental perturbations such as ambient temperature changes and vibration. DESCRIPTION: Isolated, trapped atomic ions are among the leading candidates to realize quantum computing and quantum networking systems. Trapped io ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber; Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems OBJECTIVE: To develop techniques for efficient, reliable, and extensible routing of light from ambient conditions through optical fibers to quantum photonic integrated circuit waveguides at milli-Kelvin temperature. DESCRIPTION: Future quantum information networks will enable new capabilit ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Microelectronics; Quantum Science OBJECTIVE: An application-specific electronics package that enables low-noise miniaturization of quantum systems. DESCRIPTION: Quantum systems rely on electronics for control and signal input/output to larger systems. Often, these originate with large scale lab electronics, then are scaled down to field programmable gate ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy; Advanced Computing and Software; Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems; OBJECTIVE: The objective of this topic is to develop applied research toward an innovative capability to allow US SOF to communicate effectively with the Partner Forces in many Low Density Languages starting with Taiwan Hokkien. The develop a Low Density Languag ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Renewable Energy Generation and Storage; Advanced Materials OBJECTIVE: The objective of this topic is to develop applied research towards higher density handheld radio batteries. To meet evolving radio systems that require additional power to provide new capabilities, the demand for increased battery capacity has exponentially grown. Operators also require ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Microelectronics The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Nuclear, Mission Readiness & Disaster Preparedness The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Nuclear, Mission Readiness & Disaster Preparedness The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR P ...