Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
High-Sensitivity Semiconductor Photocathodes for Space-Born UV Photon-Counting and Imaging, Phase I
Project Description
Many UV photon-counting and imaging applications, including space-borne astronomy, missile tracking and guidance, UV spectroscopy for chemical/biological identification, and UV medical imaging, demand very high performance in detector sensitivity, speed, resolution, and background noise. This proposal is directed toward the development of innovative high-efficiency UV photocathodes based on the wide bandgap III-nitride semiconductors for reliable operation in space missions.
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Anticipated Benefits
Potential NASA Commercial Applications: Detection of light in the ultraviolet (UV) range (wavelength < 400 nm) has a wide range of applications, both commercial and military, particularly in those areas where the UV component of light needs to be analyzed in the presence of large visible and/or infrared (IR) backgrounds. The proposed work can also result in the development of high-brightness electron emitters for applications in metrology and maskless electron lithography.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
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| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
| SVT Associates | Supporting Organization | Industry | Eden Prairie, Minnesota |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Minnesota
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