| NSF Org: |
DMR Division Of Materials Research |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | December 27, 1990 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | December 13, 2000 |
| Award Number: | 8920147 |
| Award Instrument: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Program Manager: |
David L. Nelson
DMR Division Of Materials Research MPS Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
| Start Date: | February 1, 1991 |
| End Date: | January 31, 2002 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $2,660,000.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $23,281,000.00 |
| Funds Obligated to Date: |
FY 1992 = $1,313,000.00 FY 1993 = $1,750,000.00 FY 1994 = $2,612,640.00 FY 1995 = $2,516,467.00 FY 1996 = $2,500,000.00 FY 1997 = $2,542,767.00 FY 1998 = $2,660,058.00 FY 1999 = $2,557,040.00 FY 2000 = $2,117,800.00 FY 2001 = $1,711,228.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
1500 HORNING RD KENT OH US 44242-0001 (330)672-2070 |
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| Primary Place of Performance: |
1500 HORNING RD KENT OH US 44242-0001 |
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| NSF Program(s): |
AMERICAS PROGRAM, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE PROGR, NETWORKING INFRASTRUCT-EDUCAT, TEACHER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS DEVELP, STATEWIDE SYSTEMIC INITIATIVES, SPECIAL PROGRAMS-RESERVE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERS |
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app-0100 app-0101 app-0193 app-0194 app-0195 app-0196 app-0197 app-0198 app-0199 app-0401 app-0494 app-0495 app-0497 app-0498 |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.049 |
ABSTRACT
Kent State University, together with Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron, will establish a Science and Technology Research Center for Advanced Liquid Crystalline Optical Materials under the leadership of J. William Doane. The Center will provide a new comprehensive, vertically integrated approach to research in liquid crystalline optical materials, beginning with strong emphasis on synthesis, processing, and characterization, investigation of physical properties, through construction of prototype devices using the unique properties of these materials. The major goal of the research is to improve understanding of these materials on both molecular and macroscopic levels to allow prediction and optimization of their optical behavior. There are five research areas including: ADVANCED MATERIALS FORMULATION AND SYNTHESIS (Novel materials with designed specific optical performance, low molecular weight liquid crystals, liquid crystal polymers, and polymer dispersions of liquid crystals will be synthesized and studied) PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (Pure liquid crystalline compounds mixed with other liquid crystals or polymers will be investigated for unusual electro-optic and non-linear optical applications.) INTERFACES AND FINITE SIZE EFFECTS (Effects on the behavior of liquid crystalline materials will be investigated using scanning tunneling microscopy and light scattering. Langmuir-Blodgett techniques will be used to form polar ultra-thin films for non-linear optical and microelectronic applications.) THEORY AND COMPUTATION (Prediction of elastic, optical, hydrodynamic, and phase behavior of liquid crystals based on their molecular structure and composition and boundary conditions.) ELECTRO-OPTICS AND NONLINEAR OPTICS (Prototypes of optical devices such as spatial light modulators and switchable waveguides will be developed.) A resource facility will be established to provide larger quantities of advanced liquid crystalline materials, to characterize materials, and to evaluate their performance for specific applications. The Center will stimulate enhance activity in precollege education and in the development of human resources.
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