DURIP: Acquisition of a Fast-Scan Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer for Characterization of High Energy Density and Low Loss Polymer Dielectrics
Abstract
This DURIP proposal seeks funding to acquire a state-of-the-art fast-scan Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer to facilitate current and future research of direct relevance to the interest of Office of Naval Research (ONR) at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). Our goal is to enhance the research capability in characterization of dipolar polymer dielectric films, including both monolithic and multilayer films. The proposed equipment will be a Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50R FTIR spectrometer equipped with the latest features for fast-scan (i.e., step-scan with 5 ns to 1 ?s resolution), automated polarizer, attenuated total reflection (ATR) mode, and in-situ uniaxial stretching of polymer films. A Linkam TST350 tensile tester with precise temperature control is also proposed to facilitate the in-situ uniaxial stretching experiments. This proposed FTIR spectrometer will not only benefit current polymer film capacitor research at CWRU, but also potentially benefit other high-end research activities sponsored by DoD. In addition to research, this new instrument will also facilitate undergraduate and graduate energy-related courses taught by the PI at CWRU. All graduate and undergraduate research assistants will be thoroughly trained in the hands-on usage of the proposed instruments, preparing them for the technical workforce for DoD laboratories and industries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- May 20, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141512927
Entities
People
- Lei Zhu
Organizations
- Case Western Reserve University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy