Reference Number: DEVCOM-159

Project Description

Radiovoltaics is an exciting emerging field to utilize radioisotope energy in supplying persistent power for a variety of Army uses. Students will support a research program to develop and test radiovoltaic devices, and answer important scientific questions along the way.

Technical Skills

• We have a variety of skills/interests based on students’ desire to work on aspects of the project
  • modeling and simulation
  • chemical synthesis
  • electron beam testing
  • device design and processing
  • device validation
  • materials growth.
• Most importantly is the students’ DESIRE AND EXCITEMENT TO LEARN!