Grant For Research 80NSSC19K1126
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- This federal contract award, valued at $745,090.81, was granted to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) by NASA to develop and improve the spectral resolution of Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs), a photon-counting, energy-resolving detector technology. The goal is to enable MKIDs to reach their theoretical resolution limit, which would significantly enhance the scientific potential of future space-based MKID missions. UCSB, as a leading research university, has...
- This federal contract was awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) to improve the energy resolution and quantum efficiency of microwave kinetic inductance detectors (MKIDs). MKIDs are a promising new detector technology for meeting the performance requirements of a future space-based exoplanet spectroscopy mission, which is a major goal in NASA's 30-year strategic vision. The $259,991.79...
- This federal contract award, identified as NNX16AE98G, was granted by NASA to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) to support the fundamental performance improvement of Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs) for ultraviolet, optical, and near-infrared (UVOIR) astrophysics applications. The $616,257 grant builds on previous NASA APRA program funding to advance UVOIR MKID technology, which can detect single photons and measure their energy without filters or gratings. The...
- This federal contract award to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is for the development of Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs) into a viable, high-spectral resolution, and individual photon counting detector technology. The $302,316.00 grant was awarded by a civilian government agency, the Shared Services Center, and does not have a set-aside designation. UCSB, as a prominent public research university, has extensive capabilities in areas like quantum computing,...
- This is a $685,234.16 grant for research awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) on March 1, 2018. The grant is focused on developing and optimizing a new type of superconducting X-ray detector known as a Thermal Kinetic Inductance Detector (TKID). The objective is to improve the energy resolution of these detectors to below 5 eV at 6 keV and integrate them into a 1,000 pixel array. The research also aims to...
- This is a $319,035 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) for the development of a new microwave kinetic inductance detector high-resolution multi-object spectrograph for space-based applications. The grant does not have a set-aside designation, indicating it was competitively awarded. UCSB, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and 1862 Land Grant College, has extensive experience providing specialized...
- This federal contract award, with a ceiling value of $801,213.00, was granted by the Shared Services Center (a civilian agency) to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), operating through its Office of Research. The contract, titled "APPROACHING THE FANO LIMIT WITH UV, OPTICAL, AND NEAR-INFRARED MKIDS," is for fundamental and unclassified research across various scientific disciplines. UCSB, a public research university, has extensive expertise in areas such as quantum...
- This is a $838,643 grant awarded by the Shared Services Center (SSC), a civilian U.S. government agency, to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) to develop a new type of detector called the Thermal Kinetic Inductance Detector (TKID) for astrophysics applications. The TKID is an advanced version of a Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detector (MKID) that improves on key characteristics like energy resolution, pulse decay time, and material requirements. The grant supports efforts to...
- This is a $975,958 grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) to support research and development of direct-absorption (microwave) kinetic inductance detectors (MKIDs or KIDs) using aluminum as the superconducting material. The purpose is to address detector array technology needs for future NASA astrophysics missions, including the Origins Space Telescope (OST) and the Galaxy Evolution Probe (GEP). This work aims...
- This federal contract award, valued at $1,204,510.60, was issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Regents of the University of California, doing business as the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). The contract aims to develop a large format, high dynamic range ultraviolet (UV) detector using micro-channel plates (MCPs) and Timepix4 readouts, which will result in a technology readiness level 5 (TRL5) detector that can be scaled for NASA's next...
This federal contract award, valued at $288,030.00, was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) to develop a new, more power-efficient readout system for Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs). MKIDs are a promising technology highlighted in NASA's 2015-2045 roadmap for improving remote sensing instrument and sensor capabilities. The contract, which does not have a set-aside designation, aims to significantly reduce the size, weight, and power consumption of MKID readout electronics, a key obstacle to their deployment in space applications. UCSB, a public research university with expertise in areas such as quantum computing and photonics, will leverage its capabilities to deliver this technology advancement. As a prime contractor, UCSB frequently collaborates with other leading research institutions on federal contracts and grants across defense and civilian agencies.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $9.0k | 7/28/23 | ||
| P00008 | Funding Only Action | $9.0k | 7/28/23 | |
| P00007 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 6/10/23 | |
| Not listed | $0 | 6/10/23 | ||
| P00006 | Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $43.5k | 7/6/22 |