About the project
Building on previous DASA-funded research, this project will explore novel materials and device designs for high-transparency coatings and windows that also provide electromagnetic screening. You will investigate approaches that maintain optical performance while improving protection, with potential applications in sensor windows, electromagnetic hardening and anti-static protection.
The research will investigate the development of advanced non-visible shielding coatings designed for high-transparency electro-optic apertures.
A key focus will be the exploration of novel passive and active materials that may offer improved shielding performance while retaining the high levels of transparency required for optical systems. In parallel, the project will examine alternative device geometries and architectures that could further enhance overall performance.
The challenge addressed by the research lies in balancing multiple functional requirements within a single system. Transparent electro-optic apertures must maintain optical performance while also providing protection from out-of-band electromagnetic effects. The project will therefore investigate how materials and device design can be combined to improve said shielding effectiveness without compromising transparency.
Building on the foundations of the previous DASA innovation, the research will seek to identify approaches that offer improved performance and greater flexibility for future applications. Areas of potential relevance include sensor window applications with specific transmission and screening capability, electromagnetic hardening and anti-static protection.
The project sits at the interface of materials science, electromagnetics and device engineering, providing opportunities to investigate how advanced materials and engineered structures can be combined to deliver enhanced functionality within complex electro-optic systems.
