SATPC0039391 TAB 04 4 SOW.pdf

This document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for a NASA research project focused on studying transition metal doped ZnSe semiconductor samples from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The project involves detailed scientific research to clean and fabricate ZnSe samples and comprehensively analyze their point and line defects using multiple advanced microscopic and spectroscopic techniques including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, and fluorescence characterization.

The SOW outlines six specific tasks for the contractor: (1) fabricate high-quality optical samples, (2) develop characterization matrices and evaluation methods, (3) determine bandgap and impurities using high-resolution techniques, (4) set up emission testing across temperature ranges, (5) train students and correlate data with NASA program managers, and (6) provide a final report with presentations and publications. The research will utilize specialized equipment like an in-house NOVA NANOSEM 450 scanning electron microscope and custom lasers, with energy collection ranging from 2-20 KeV and analysis spanning cryogenic to room temperatures.