Air Force Research Laboratory’s Post

Explore the fusion of art and science with AFOSR’s #ArtOfScience Showcase. This week, we highlight College of Engineering and Computing Women's Advisory Committee- Miami University's Professor Mithun Bhowmick. His piece “Semiconductors at Extreme Conditions,” is a remarkable depiction of advanced materials research. This artwork showcases a laser-driven aluminum plate impact experiment on a gallium arsenide wafer. The aluminum adheres to the crystal face without destruction, offering deep insights into semiconductor behavior under extreme conditions. This research is pivotal for advancing aerospace and defense technologies. AFOSR is committed to pioneering basic research that ensures technological supremacy for the Air Force and Space Force. By supporting innovative research, we inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, particularly encouraging more women to join STEM fields. Dive into this fascinating research and see how art captures scientific discovery. 👉 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dREsMKDw #AFResearchLab #AFOSR #BasicResearch #AFOSRBoldResearch #AdvancedMaterials #Semiconductors #STEM #WomenInSTEM #Innovation #FutureTech #ScienceArt

📢 Groundbreaking Research Alert! Researchers from Penn State University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln have successfully developed L-shaped metamaterials capable of controlling light direction at the nanoscale. This breakthrough in photonics has vast implications for both military and civilian technologies. The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is proud to highlight this significant advancement thanks to AFOSR funding. Key highlights: 👉 L-shaped Metamaterials: New optical elements that control light direction. 👉Nanoscale Manipulation: Unprecedented precision in light control. 👉Implications: Potential advancements in sensors, communication, and beyond. This research exemplifies AFOSR's mission to lead and discover basic research, ensuring future technological advancements for the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. Principal Investigator: Mathias Schubert, Penn State College of Engineering University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering Program Officer: Ali Sayir 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eX9Jnt68 #AFResearchLab #AFOSR #BasicResearch #AFOSRSpaceResearch #AFOSRDURIP #Photonics #NanoTech #DefenseTech #STEM #Innovation #FutureTech

AFOSR Funds Groundbreaking Biomimicry Research at UC Irvine! The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is proud to announce a new $904,000 grant awarded to a team led by Dr. David Kisailus, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at UCI Samueli School of Engineering. This four-year project aims to unlock the secrets behind the remarkable mechanical properties and multifunctional capabilities of beetle exoskeletons. Researchers will focus on the elytra, the protective forewings, of two fascinating species: the ironclad beetle, known for its incredible toughness, and the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, whose elytra enable flight. By combining advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, nanomechanical analysis, and computer modeling, the team will create a comprehensive understanding of the nano and microstructures within these exoskeletons. This knowledge will be used to develop novel design principles for multifunctional engineered materials with applications in: National Defense: Imagine lightweight, high-strength armor with enhanced protection for our troops. Aerospace: This research has the potential to revolutionize the development of next-generation spacecraft materials with superior strength and integrated thermal regulation capabilities. Advanced Manufacturing: The findings could lead to significant advancements in various industries, including automotive and aerospace. This interdisciplinary project integrates materials science, biology, and physics, pushing the boundaries of biomimicry research. AFOSR is committed to supporting cutting-edge scientific endeavors that hold immense potential for national security and technological innovation. Full story here: https://lnkd.in/eXrs54nW #AFOSRBoldResearch #AirForceResearchNews #AFOSR #biomimicry #materials science #engineering #nationaldefense #aerospace #advancedmanufacturing #UCIrvine #researchgrant #STEM

[#whensciencemeetsart] Explore the beauty of the very small with #proteusQ. With the Image Gallery, we share some of the measurements done by Qnami’s Application Scientists in collaboration with researchers from all over the world. This collection shows how, with #proteusQ, users can: 🧲deeply understand magnetic phenomena at the nanoscale 🚀bring materials engineering to the next level 💚push the frontiers toward greener devices #enjoythejourney https://lnkd.in/en9qUT7h #scanningNVmagnetometry #quantumsensing #nanomagnetism #magnetism #magneticimaging #spintronics #artificialspinice #mram #multiferroics #antiferromagnets #nanomagnets #nanomaterials #nanotecnology #materialsengineering #devices #protesuQ #QuantileverMX #AppLab #science #art imec | University of Basel | Empa | Paul Scherrer Institut PSI | Centre national de la recherche scientifique | Thales | University of Montpellier | University of California, Berkeley | Imperial College London | Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) | University of California, Davis | OIST

🚀 The Ohio Federal Research Network awarded $6.85M to six Ohio-based organizations for cutting-edge science and tech projects, boosting U.S. national security innovation. Round 6 projects include quantum sensing, space materials joining, high-power energy conversion, human performance indicators, hypersonics, and digital engineering tools. 🚀 Meet the awardees and their projects: 1. GhostWave Inc. - Quantum Sensor System using Rydberg Atoms 2. The Ohio State University - Structural Materials Joining in Space 3. The University of Akron - High Bandwidth Lightweight Modular GaN Based Utility Interactive DC Emulator 4. Kairos Research LLC - Ocular and Physio-Temporal Indicators of Cognitive State (OPTICS). 5. ARCTOS Gradient Alloy Processing in Laser Powder Bed Fusion for Hypersonic Applications. 6. CFD Research Corporation - A Machine Learning Framework for Digital Engineering of Hypersonic Vehicles with Quantified Prediction Uncertainty These projects will fuel Ohio's economic growth and aerospace innovation. 🌐 Learn more about each Round 6 project and about the impact of the Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) https://lnkd.in/gQK4zhT3 🚀🌟 #OFRN #Innovation #OhioTech #defenseinnovation Parallax Advanced Research Ohio Department of Higher Education

This is big news for the Faculty of Science! A state-of-the-art infrared Free Electron Laser facility is in the works for UW and Scott Hopkins is leading the way. If you're interested in learning more, check out the story below.

📝 New preprints from our team at Laboratoire Lumin (Lumière, Matière et Interfaces)! New insights into nanoscale mechanical measurement: 🔥 Our team has uncovered a surprising phenomenon: quantum fluctuations may significantly contribute to heating during the measurement of tiny objects, to temperatures far in excess of their fusion point! 🔬 This finding challenges existing theories and could have important implications for optomechanics and nanomechanics, and in particular in developing a new generation of ultra-sensitive nano-sensors. Warm thanks to all coworkers from École normale supérieure de Lyon, Institut Néel CNRS, PHELIQS - Quantum Photonics, Electronics and Engineering and University of Nottingham Learn more about our research: Theory: https://lnkd.in/g42XU5CQ Experiment: https://lnkd.in/guviMcHZ #nanotechnology #optomechanics #quantummechanics More detailed post in comment 👇

🚀 The Ohio Federal Research Network awarded $6.85M to six Ohio-based organizations for cutting-edge science and tech projects, boosting U.S. national security innovation. Round 6 projects include quantum sensing, space materials joining, high-power energy conversion, human performance indicators, hypersonics, and digital engineering tools. 🚀 Meet the awardees and their projects: 1. GhostWave Inc. - Quantum Sensor System using Rydberg Atoms 2. The Ohio State University - Structural Materials Joining in Space 3. The University of Akron - High Bandwidth Lightweight Modular GaN Based Utility Interactive DC Emulator 4. Kairos Research LLC - Ocular and Physio-Temporal Indicators of Cognitive State (OPTICS). 5. ARCTOS Gradient Alloy Processing in Laser Powder Bed Fusion for Hypersonic Applications. 6. CFD Research Corporation - A Machine Learning Framework for Digital Engineering of Hypersonic Vehicles with Quantified Prediction Uncertainty These projects will fuel Ohio's economic growth and aerospace innovation. 🌐 Learn more about each Round 6 project and about the impact of the Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) https://lnkd.in/gQK4zhT3 🚀🌟 #OFRN #Innovation #OhioTech #defenseinnovation Ohio Department of Higher Education Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN)

Optical atomic clocks are super precise timekeepers!!! ⏰ 🔬 In the CSOC project funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), Ghent University along with EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne), DTU - Technical University of Denmark, Menlo Systems, and LIGENTEC, our goal is to create the world’s first optical atomic clock on-chip #CSOC. This clock will utilize the optical transition of the rubidium-85 isotope✨ to measure time more accurately than current clocks that rely on radio-frequency signals. The targeted high accuracy and miniaturized clock is #key factor for #GPS, #communicationsystems, and more. Photonics Research Group (Ghent University - imec) team is employing #microtransferprinting of III-V SOAs on low-loss #SiN photonic circuits to realize heterogeneous mode-lock lasers, one of important devices of the chip-scale atomic clocks. #CSOCproject #TimeAccuracy #OpticalClock #innovation 🚀 #projectcollaboration #researchanddevelopment #researchexcellence #Eicpathfinderopen #EUeic Discover more about the project here: CHIP-SCALE ATOMIC OPTICAL CLOCK - Chip-Scale Atomic Optical Clock (csoc-project.eu). Richard Zeltner @Parvez Islam Bart Kuyken Minhao Pu Lam Tran Dongbo Wang Camiel Op de Beeck Stijn Cuyvers and more.

🔬🚀 Major Breakthrough in Photonics! Stanford University researchers, with support from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), have developed a chip-scale titanium-sapphire laser. This innovation promises to revolutionize the field of photonics, offering significant advancements in various applications, from spectroscopy to quantum computing. Key Insights: Miniaturized Design: The transition of titanium-sapphire laser technology onto a chip-scale platform. Versatile Applications: Potential impacts on precision measurement, telecommunications, and beyond. Collaborative Effort: The fusion of AFOSR's support and Stanford's cutting-edge research capabilities. This breakthrough underscores the importance of fundamental research in driving technological progress. The chip-scale laser's ability to deliver high-performance in a compact form factor could lead to new possibilities in both commercial and defense sectors. Explore the detailed findings and implications of this research. Engage with us and share your thoughts on how this could shape the future of photonics and related fields. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gJitKGTH Principal Investigator: Professor Jelena Vuckovic, Stanford University School of Engineering Program Officer: Dr. Wooddy Miller, Optoelectronics and Photonics #AFResearchLab #AFOSR #Photonics #LaserTech #Innovation #QuantumComputing #Spectroscopy #STEM #ResearchFunding