Functional Materials and Devices
Abstract
The Functional Materials and Devices thrust will address problems with high-performance functional optical materials and components development. Improved materials require deliberate control at the scale of the relevant phenomena. This thrust will leverage the advanced fabrication capabilities currently available, coupled with design of optical materials and component structure, to drive functional materials to high performance for soldier-centric DoD applications by design. Novel optical materials exploiting three-dimensional degrees of freedom to increase wavefront control, and flexible transparent displays are examples of materials in which design of structure at the scale of the critical phenomena can have significant impact on their performance. To provide organic information, surveillance, and reconnaissance to the warfighter that greatly enhances awareness, security, and survivability, the capability for wearable (i.e., ultra-low size, weight, and power) systems with specific functionality will be developed. These functions include holistic sensor integration, immersive telepresence, foveated imaging, remote reconnaissance and piloting, targeting assistance, and supplementary data overlay. This thrust will also explore newly emerging areas where structure may play an important role.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 6b2085d3c50ed335bcd9384cfb6c952b