Description
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative solutions for growing large-scale complex inorganic materials at single-crystal quality. The agency is looking for new capabilities to control the growth of these materials, beyond traditional optical approaches. The proposed solution must be demonstrated on a novel complex material of the proposer's choice, with specific constraints such as a clear target application and stability at room temperature. The solutions will be evaluated based on their technical innovation, team capability, and potential impact on defense and commercial applications.
Some key aspects of the opportunity include:
• Developing new controls for material growth, such as energy modalities or phase selectivity
• Demonstrating a deep understanding of the problem space and the current state of the art
• Offering a significant technical leap forward in material growth capabilities
• Having a strong vision and demonstrated expertise in inorganic thin film growth
• Demonstrating a clear path to enabling the growth of materials with anticipated breakthrough properties