No IDC durip high-frequency measurement system for generation of electromagnetic radiation with modulated electron emitters

The University of Southern California received a $108,236 project grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The award supports research and development of a high-frequency measurement system designed to generate electromagnetic radiation using modulated electron emitters, with no indirect costs charged to the award. This research aligns with ONR's mission to discover, develop, and deliver advanced technology and capabilities for the Navy and Marine Corps by advancing instrumentation capabilities relevant to naval operations.

The project represents a focused, single-year research initiative conducted at USC's California facilities. As a leading research institution with extensive experience executing federal defense research awards, USC's Department of Contracts and Grants will manage the project execution. The award's relatively modest funding level and one-year performance period suggest a foundational or proof-of-concept research effort that may support preliminary technical validation or specialized measurement system development for potential naval applications.