Macaroni*
Abstract
*Previously part of Next Generation Microelectronics - Extreme Environment Electronics Measurement and control of the electromagnetic spectrum is a key area of research for the Department of Defense (DoD). Spectrum dominance requires quick and efficient control of electromagnetic radiation from low frequencies to X-rays. In classical antenna theory, the sensitivity-bandwidth product is fundamentally limited by the physical shape and size of the antenna. This performance degrades significantly as the antenna becomes electrically small, that is, the physical size becomes much smaller than the electromagnetic wavelength of operation. The Macaroni program seeks to develop electrically-small receivers and transmitters with performance that exceeds the current state of the art (SoA). Recent advances in quantum sensors, materials science, electromagnetic shielding, laser technology, resonators, cryogenic systems, and vacuum components have pushed the SoA in sensing technologies. For transmitters, new insights in active antenna technology, control schemes, methods of impedance matching, and strategies for volume filling present new opportunities. Furthermore, recent efforts in piezoelectrics, magnetoelectrics, high-index materials, and multiferroic materials may be leveraged.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- ffe182ced5ca515f4507a87acb901795
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