Projects
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TROPICS
A constellation of small satellites is collecting rapidly refreshed weather data to advance studies of hurricane structure and intensity and improve forecasts.
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![a researcher looks through a small window on a large metal multichambered molecular beam epitaxy tool.](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2022-12/522734-001D.jpg?h=41f55a5b&itok=CoTil7hf)
Materials by Design
A new approach to materials discovery aims to expedite the process of deploying new materials for specific mission needs.
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Compact Optical Trapped-Ion Array Clock
Optical atomic clocks are the most accurate in the world, but they are very large, sensitive instruments. We are transforming the complex components of these clocks into a compact, portable platform.
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Fiber Sensor Array Buoy
A small, low-cost system that leverages long-length fibers embedded with electronics could provide persistent monitoring of the undersea environment.
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![an illustration of Earth from space with two lidar-housing satellites orbiting near eachother.](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2022-04/Aull-no%20labels.png?h=9d71c5a3&itok=QExhYFEM)
Atmospheric Aerosol Characterization
We are designing a satellite-based lidar system to categorize aerosols in the atmosphere.
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Superconducting Discrete Integrated Circuit Electronics
A technology that allows system developers to combine modules produced by trusted foundries and commercial manufacturers may deliver yield enhancements and power and performance benefits to mission-critical systems.
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Diamond Magnetometer
Engineered diamonds show promising capability for use in quantum sensing of magnetic fields.
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Self-Healing Materials for Vibration Damping
New materials that are chemically inspired by nature could be tailored at the molecular level to dissipate vibrations in microsystems. Materials that can survive repeated external stresses could enable a next generation of enhanced microsystems.
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![A zoomed-in view of a metal nozzle shooting a stream of orange onto a metal surface, and a nozzle shooting a stream of purple at the orange stream of material.](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2020-03/microplasma-sputter-2.png?itok=wkKtyp26)
Microplasma Sputterer
A novel method for manufacturing interconnects could open the door for 3D-printed microelectronic systems.
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![TESS's cameras, which will monitor planets passing in front of stars, were designed and built by Lincoln Laboratory engineers. Illustration: Chester Beals](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2018-04/AR13_TESS_Earth2.png?h=e75ab034&itok=J2IBwr34)
Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite
A new planet hunter will spend the next two years searching for exoplanets, including those that could support life.
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