Light Weight and Flexible Organic Memory Cells for Satellite Application
Abstract
This Final Report to the AFOSR provides an account of the summary progress that have been achieved on organic bistable device (OBD), with primary focus being on the theoretical modeling and experimental characterization we established for the OBD project and its possibility usage in space satellites. The most spectacular recent achievement has been the successful understanding of the underlying mechanism and improving of the device performance. Another achievement involves the selection of a novel class of material used in OBD for satellite application. Finally, we have tested organic material for the space application, and the initial results showed that organics are more durable than most people thought, perhaps due to its amorphous structure. We have met that objective in the past with a minimal number of personnel and equipment by relying on our theoretical might and experimental technique to provide a "force multiplication" advantage. We have applied the theoretical model to improve the OBD performance. The modified OBD was then subjected to extensive experimental characterization. The results in turn confirmed the validity of using the model. Last, but not least, we have collaborated with JPL to test the organic materials and devices under high energy x-ray radiation. The preliminary data suggests that the organic compounds used in OBD are good candidates for space application.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 21, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA428390
Entities
People
- Yang Yang
Organizations
- University of California, Los Angeles