Applied Physics Rsch
Abstract
This Project performs basic research on electronic materials and structures as well as technologies in energy harvesting and energetic materials, batteries and fuel cells to enable higher performance and more efficient electronic systems. This includes nanoelectronic devices for low-power and high-frequency applications; sensors, emissive nonlinear and nanophase electrodes, and electronic materials; advanced battery materials, thermoelectric devices, photovoltaic devices, as well as more efficient fuel cells for hybrid power; and the manipulation of cold atoms on a chip for improved gyroscopes and accelerometers for inertial navigation units in global positioning system (GPS)-denied environments, very sensitive gravitational sensors for detecting underground facilities, low-phase noise precision oscillators for low-velocity Doppler radar, and ultra-stable atomic clocks for GPS-denied environments, as well as for future space-based timing applications. These investigations will also impact the development of power sources and specialty electronic materials for the Army's future force, including improved wide band gap semiconductor performance for more electric platforms, nanomaterials for batteries and fuel cells, quantum dots for increased photovoltaic efficiency and advanced radar systems. Technical barriers affecting performance, weight, cost, and power consumption will be addressed. Work in this Project supports key Army needs and provides the technical underpinnings to PE 0602705A (Electronics and Electronic Devices) / Project H94 (Electronics & Electronic Devices). Funding has been realigned to reflect the FY20 financial restructure and Army Modernization Priorities. The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- H47_0601102A_1_2040_PB_2020
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