Expansion of N000141712416 by enhancing testing capability of low- energy ultrafast optoelectronic components via purchase of Integrated Cryogenic Electronics Testbed
Abstract
Abstract:Under this ONR grant, the University of New Mexico (UNM) will acquire an Integrated Cryogenic Electronics Testbed (ICE-T), manufactured by HYPRES, Inc. and customized for research on optoelectronic components under development for cryogenic applications. The testbed is very economical in use, as it consumes no liquid helium. Compared to standard liquidheliumcryostats that cost ~$180,000/year in maintenance, the cost of using ICE-T is 15 times lower, ~$12,000/year. Previous versions of ICE-T were designed for purely electronic data processing; hence, the customized testbed with fiberoptic connections will be the first of its kind. This acquisition will significantly enhance UNM???s capabilities to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in the areas of cryogenic electronics and optoelectronics, of critical importance to national defense. The initial research will be on ultrafast optoelectronicdatalinks suitable for date egress from the cryogenic environment to room temperature. Because of its ease of use and the ability to handle multiple inserts, the proposed testbed will provide broad training and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students pursuingdegrees in relevant STEM disciplines. Research enabled by the proposed acquisition of the ICE-T testbed will provide the basis for new Ph.D. dissertations, M.S. theses, and Senior Design projects. Students involved in research projects using ICE-T will either register for graded research problems, or will include the project results in their theses/dissertations. Thus, thevaluable training and experience they gain by participating in the project will have an additional educational dimension by contributing directly to their degree programs. The estimated useful life of ICE-T is 20 years, with the expected number of students using it for their research exceeding 200.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 27, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812710
Entities
People
- Marek Osinski
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of New Mexico