The Air Force Office of Scientific Research has awarded $14.6 million in grants to 38 researchers working on innovative projects, including graphene-superconductor junctions, biotic-abiotic nanoscale interactions, and magnetoplasmonic nanomaterials.
Researchers at Air Force Office of Scientific Research have successfully established high-data-rate optical links over long distances using adaptive optics to overcome atmospheric distortions. The next step is to conduct flight tests at increased altitudes to demonstrate air-to-ground quantum communications capabilities.
Dr. Óscar Custance has been awarded the 2009 Feynman Prize for Experimental Work in Nanotechnology for his pioneering research in atomic-scale precision. His work could lead to more effective catalysts for hydrogen fuel production. The prize recognizes advancements toward molecular manufacturing.
Researchers are developing an electric rocket thruster that uses nanoparticle electric propulsion, enabling faster travel and reduced propellant use. The technology has the potential to revolutionize nanosatellite and larger spacecraft propulsion.
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has deepened its commitment to the Latin-American science community through a series of research collaborations. The program aims to generate new ideas that will have a profound impact on the Air Force and the world. AFOSR has partnered with Mexico's Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecn...
Scientists at Oklahoma State University are working on a new type of thermoelectric technology that can convert waste heat into electricity. This breakthrough has the potential to power military aircraft without toxic emissions or expensive cooling systems.
The MAION, a 30-cm, fixed-wing micro air vehicle with counter-rotating propellers, can make smooth transitions between hover and fast forward flight. This design has potential for both military and civil applications.
Researchers at AFOSR are investigating carbon nanostructures for potential use in various military applications. They aim to develop materials with stable structures for molecular-level bonding and functional challenges.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have invented a new type of magnetron that holds potential for more compact microwave sources with faster start-up times. The invention could lead to improved radar resolution and airborne applications, benefiting the Air Force's radar capabilities.
Researchers at NASA and AFOSR successfully launched a small rocket using an environmentally-friendly propellant called ALICE, which has the potential to replace traditional propellants. The test achieved a maximum thrust of 650 pounds and showed promise for future space missions.
Dr. Scott Craver and his team are investigating detectors resistant to adversary algorithms, as well as audio, image, and video fingerprinting techniques that embed imperceptible labels.
Researchers from USC and Geosemble Technologies improved Air Force situational awareness by creating software that integrates vast amounts of map data with satellite imagery. The technology uses road vector data to automatically extract information from maps and match it with satellite images.
Eleven AFOSR-funded researchers have been named PECASE award winners for their innovative research and community service. They will each receive $200,000 annually over five years to pursue further research in their fields.
Researchers have discovered a way to transform shiny metal into black by using intense laser light, creating a new class of material for various applications. This process enhances aircraft performance by cooling electronic systems and allowing planes to dominate in flight.
Researchers develop new imaging method using nonlinear crystals, allowing for data encryption and higher resolution images. The technique enables capture of wide-view photos with high resolution, promising applications in various fields including optical systems, microscopes, and dynamical imaging.
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research is working on airborne solar cells using flexible films and transparent conductive electrodes. These cells have shown promise in powering small aircraft, and the team hopes to develop large, flexible DSSCs with higher energy conversion efficiency.
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research is funding a project to integrate solar power into UAV materials. Researchers aim to develop lightweight and compact drones with longer flight times using organic semi-conductor coated fibers.