Optomechanical Thermal Imaging (OpTIm)*

Abstract

*Previously part of Next Generation Microelectronics - Microelectronics Prototyping Designs Advanced infrared (IR) detectors and thermal imaging systems underpin a vast DoD application space including biochemical detection; infrared Search-and-Track; and terrestrial and space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. Current IR detectors suffer from numerous limitations including poor sensitivity, poor signal bandwidth, or the need for expensive cryogenic cooling. The Optomechanical Thermal Imaging (OpTIm)* program will develop a new modality of low size, weight, and power, room temperature IR detectors capable of quantum-level sensitivity, thereby enabling transformative enhancements to DoD capabilities including, but not limited to, night vision, surveillance, hyperspectral detection, and remote detection of trace industrial pollutants or other anthropogenic activity.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2024
Source ID
c4611f05d908c5a55a20a9dc3145937c

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Quantum Computing
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Space Objects

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