Development of Novel Properties from Complex Oxide Thin-films

Research opportunities are available for fundamental and applied research of complex oxide and ferroelectric thin-film materials for RF/MW and acoustic applications through the Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP). This research will focus on theoretical understanding and experimental determination of non-linear electrical and electromechanical properties of metastable phases derived from thin-film heterostructures. The research includes the design and characterization of microwave acoustic resonators and novel RF/MW components based on tunable ferroelectric thin-film materials. The program is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Scientists and Engineers at the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory help shape and execute the Army's program for meeting the challenge of developing technologies that will support Army forces in meeting future operational needs.