Instrumentation for Atomic Layer Deposition and Single Molecule SERS/TERS Excitation Spectroscopy

Abstract

Improved multiscale molecular dynamics simulation methods will permit application of computational chemical methods to large molecules including propellants. Higher performance propellants are needed for Air Force rocket propulsion applications to put heavier payloads into space at lower cost. Rocket fuels with substantially increased performance over conventional propellants would be an enabling technology for such missions as single-stage-to-orbit applications. This work helps develop a full spectrum of theoretical tools to predict, characterize, and contribute to synthesizing novel high energy density materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 17, 2009
Accession Number
ADA589757

Entities

People

  • Richard P. Van Duyne

Organizations

  • Northwestern University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Energy
  • Excitation
  • Indicator Dyes
  • Instrumentation
  • Lasers
  • Microscopes
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Molecules
  • Physics
  • Raman Spectra
  • Raman Spectroscopy
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • Surface Plasmon Resonance

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster