Functional Materials and Devices
Abstract
The Functional Materials and Devices thrust is developing advanced materials and components that can improve the performance of a wide variety of functional devices for DoD sensing, imaging and communication applications. One area of focus under this thrust is the development of wearable (i.e., ultra-low size, weight and power) optical systems to enhance warfighter situational awareness. Another focus area is the development of improved transductional materials that convert one form of energy to another (i.e. thermal to electrical, magnetic to electrical, etc.). Improvements in transductional materials and devices require deliberate control of material structure at the scale of the relevant phenomena. This thrust leverages advances in multi-physics modeling to identify and predict optimal material and device designs for a broad range of DoD applications. Examples of DoD applications that will benefit from advanced transductional materials include low SWaP thermoelectric coolers for DoD infrared sensors and compact RF antennas.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 9751b5cad5c341fdfd75fb3a1ea56346