The fields of optics and photonics have long sought methods by which to do 3D nanofabrication; however, all methods to date have been lacking in material choices, speed, and possible geometries

Irradiant Technologies Inc. will receive $799,886.46 through September 30, 2024 from the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach federal grant program (CFDA 11.620).

The cooperative agreement will support the development of a high-throughput experimental discovery system to screen and implement new materials for 3D manufacturing of novel optical and photonic devices using Implosion Fabrication. This new nanofabrication method aims to address current limitations in available materials, speed, and possible geometries for 3D nanofabrication in the fields of optics and photonics. Irradiant Technologies expects outcomes in the form of new material discoveries and device optimizations through its research activities. Beneficiaries include the fields of materials science and optics. No subawards are planned under this cooperative agreement.

Activities

During phase II, irradiant technologies plans to conduct research that IT hopes will form the basis for all future material and device discovery and optimization.

Expected outcomes

Irradiant technologies anticipates outcomes in the form of a high throughput experimental discovery system capable of screening for and implementing new materials for the 3D manufacture of novel optical and photonic devices.

Intended beneficiaries

Beneficiaries include the fields of materials science, and optics.

Subrecipient activities

The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.