DURIP: Semiautomated Optoelectronics Characterization System for Deep-Ultraviolet Photodetectors and Solar Cells
Abstract
Since the mid-20th century, long range missiles with nuclear, biological, and chemical capabilities have been a serious threat to the United States. However, in the last twenty years the threat from unstable rogue nations possessing these weapons has become a reality. Missile launch detection and interception systems have been developed, but largely the success rate of these systems is low in practice. Additional deep-ultraviolet sensors with solar blindness would improve the effectiveness of missile detection and tracking. Additionally, high efficiency photovoltaic devices are critical for energy independence for the United States and providing field portable power for operations abroad. This DURIP seeks to acquire the equipment necessary to quickly and easily measure the responsivity and efficiency of solar blind deep-UV Ga 2 O 3 photodetectors and III-V solar cells respectively to support research on the two previously mentioned objectives. The research in these subjects will enhance research into research of interest to the US Army, particularly missile detection and defense applications as well as portable power in remote locations. This system will also aid the education of future scientists and engineers who do their internships at our laboratory with hands-on experience with modern lab equipment and techniques for characterization and analysis of semiconductor devices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 18, 2019
- Source ID
- W911NF1910130
Entities
People
- Jerry Woodall
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army
- University of California, Davis