A System for the Development of Advanced 3D Electromagnetic Metamaterials
Abstract
This proposal requests Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) fundingto purchase the components required to de"sign, manufacture, and experimentally test novelmetamaterials and electromagnetic devices, including high-power concepts developed" forcounter-electronic applications. The general purpose nature of the proposed equipment willenable advanced electromagnetic research for existing and potential future programs funded bythe ONR. The proposed system is comprised of a Stratasys Objet260 Connex3" ProfessionalPolyjet 3D printer, a dedicated workstation with modern computer aided design (CAD) modelingsoftware, and necessary e""lectromagnetic test equipment. These tools will be used to 3D printfuture electromagnetic prototypes, supporting mechanical compone""nts, and customized tools forthe manufacturing and testing of large-scale electromagnetic metasurfaces. Additionally, thisequipmen"t will support the characterization of printable photopolymer resins which will be usedin the electromagnetic prototypes. The proposed instrumentation will enable research andresearch-related education performed under multiple proposed Joint Non-Lethal WeaponsDirectorate (JNLWD) initiatives which will build off of the soon-to-be-completed~Metamaterial-Enabled Small Form-Factor Antennas for" High-Power Microwave (HPM)Applications,~ initiative being sponsored by JNLWD under the direction of Scott Griffiths.These program"s aim to develop innovative high-power tunable electromagnetic metamaterialreflectarray antenna prototypes. High-power metamaterials are a newly emerging technology thatis a largely unexplored area of research with applications that extend beyond counter-electronics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2017
- Source ID
- N000141712743
Entities
People
- Douglas H. Werner
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Pennsylvania State University
- United States Navy