U.S. Department of Energy
Small Business Innovation Research Program
and
Small Business Technology Transfer Program
FY 2003 Phase I - Abstracts

TECHNOLOGIES FOR NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION AND HOMELAND DEFENSE

  1. Situational Awareness Monitor for Nuclear Events
    ADA Technologies, Inc., Littleton, CO

  2. Low-Noise Borehole Triaxial Seismometer
    Geotech Instruments, LLC., Dallas, TX

  3. A Low Cost National Sensor Network (NSN) Using Rapidly Deployable Wireless Technology
    Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc., Forest, VA

  4. A Seismic Event Discrimination System Based on Improved Understanding of Lg from Explosions
    Multimax, Inc., Largo, MD

  5. Field-Deployable, High Resolution,  High Pressure Xenon Gamma Ray Spectrometer
    Proportional Technologies, Inc., Houston, TX

  6. Improved,  Regional, Seismic Event Depth Estimation
    Weston Geophysical Corporation, Lexington, MA

    7. SUPPORT TECHNOLOGIES FOR SENSORS USED IN NATIONAL SECURITY APPLICATIONS

  7. Compact, Short-Pulse Laser Source for Active Imaging Systems
    Aculight Corporation, Bothell, WA

  8. State-of-the-Art Reconfigurable Board for Heterogeneous Computing
    Advanced Principles Group, Hooksett, NH

  9. Al(In)GaN-Based, High-Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) on SiC for High-Power Radar Applications
    SVT Associates, Eden Prairie, MN

    10. ENHANCED PROTEOMICS SIGNATURE ANALYSIS IN SUPPORT OF PATHOGEN DETECTION, BIOINFORMATICS, AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL MODELING

  10. PRISM: Software for Protein Structure and Function
    BioSequent, LLC, Millersville, MD

  11. Protein Fold Identification Using Support Vector Machine
    Environmental Research Technologies (a DBA of Business Numerics, LLC), Boulder, CO

    12. GENOME, STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY, AND RELATED BIOTECHNOLOGIES

  12. Cell-Free Protein Synthesis for High-Through-Put Proteomics
    MacConnell Research Corporation, San Diego, CA

    13. MEDICAL SCIENCES

  13. A New Class of Trimetasphere Based Radiopharmaceuticals
    Luna Innovations, Inc., Blacksburg, VA

  14. In Vivo Radio-Tracer Quantification with Small Animal Imaging
    Photon Imaging, Inc., Northridge, CA

  15. Solid State SPECT Detectors for Molecular Imaging in Small Animals
    Photon Imaging, Inc., Northridge, CA

  16. A Design of a New Readout Sensor for Spect
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

  17. Fast, High Resolution Pet Detector
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown MA

  18. High Performance Pet Detector
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

    19. ATMOSPHERIC MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

  19. Advanced, Aerosol Mass Spectrometer for Aircraft Measurement of Organic Particulate Matter
    Aerodyne Research, Inc., Billerica, MA

  20. Cavity Attenuation Phase Shift Spectroscopic Detection of Nitrogen Dioxide
    Aerodyne Research, Inc., Billerica, MA

  21. Novel Ultrasensitive Instrumentation for Trace Gas Measurements in the Field
    Los Gatos Research, Mountain View, CA

  22. Mid-Infrared, Optical, Cavity-Based Spectrometer for Multispecies Airborne and Ground-Based Atmospheric Monitoring
    NovaWave Technologies, San Mateo, CA

  23. NO2 Sensor for Urban and Regional Air Quality Monitoring
    NovaWave Technologies, San Mateo,  CA

  24. Fiber-Laser-Based Water Vapor Differential Absorption Lidar System
    Sigma Space Corporation, Lanham,  MD

  25. *STTR Project: Advanced Real-Time Monitoring of Particulate Carbon, Oxygen, and Mass
    Sunset Laboratory, Inc., Tigard,  OR

    26. CARBON CYCLE MEASUREMENTS OF THE ATMOSPHERE AND THE BIOSPHERE

  26. Range-Resolved DIAL for Eye-Safe Detection of Carbon Dioxide
    Coherent Technologies, Inc., Louisville, CO

  27. Innovative Carbon Dioxide Sensor Based on Cavity Ringdown
    Picarro, Inc., Sunnyvale,  CA

  28. High Precision CO2 Sensor for Balloon Sonde Atmospheric Measurements
    Southwest Sciences, Inc., Santa Fe,  NM

    29. MEASUREMENT/MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENT

  29. A Remote and Affordable Detection System for Chromium VI in Groundwater
    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

  30. Nanoscale Inorganic Ion-Exchange Films for Enhanced Electrochemical Heavy Metal Detection
    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

    31. REACTIVE BARRIERS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR SUBSURFACE REMEDIATION

  31. Enhanced Materials for Reactive Barriers
    ADA Technologies, Inc., Littleton, CO

  32. Novel Permeable Reactive Barrier Materials for the Mercury Plume
    Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX

  33. *STTR Project: Using Electrical Resistivity Techniques to Monitor the Long-Term Health of Sub-Surface Reactive Barriers
    Vista Engineering Techologies, LLC., Kennewick, MA

    34. DECONTAMINATION AND DECOMMISSIONING OF FACILITIES

  34. Electrodecontamination for Mitigation of Airborne Contamination
    ADA Technologies, Inc., Littleton, CO

  35. Low-Cost Automatic Tool Fixturing Based on Dexterous Robotic Hand
    Barrett Technologies, Inc., Cambridge, MA

  36. Low-Cost Strippable Fixatives
    Gumbs Associates, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ

    37. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY

  37. Innovative Instrumentation and Intelligent Diagnostic System for Reactor Safety
    En'Urga, Inc., West Lafayette, IN

  38. System for Imaging Leaks from the Primary Water Loop
    Southwest Sciences, Inc., Santa Fe, NM

    39. MATERIALS RESEARCH FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

  39. SiC/HT-9 MMC Composite Tubes for Fuel Cladding
    Accelerator Technology Corporation, Bryan, TX

  40. Improved Silicon Carbide Materials for Very High-Temperature, Fast-Spectrum Nuclear Energy Systems
    Lightweight Solutions, Inc., Newark, DE

  41. Nanoengineered ODS Feritic/Martensitic Steel for Fusion Application
    Powdermet, Inc., Euclid, OH

  42. Low-Porosity SiC/SiC Composite Materials for Nuclear Energy System Components
    Ultramet, Pacoima, CA

    43. NEUTRON AND ELECTRON BEAM INSTRUMENTATION

  43. Fast Exchange Refrigerator for Neutron Science (FERNS)
    Containerless Research, Inc., Evanston, IL

  44. Transport of Methane Pellets for Advanced Cold Moderators
    Cryogenic Applications F, Inc., Clinton, TN

  45. Solid-State Thermal-Neutron Detector Based on Boron-Doped a-Se Stabilized Alloy Films
    EIC Laboratories, Inc., Norwood, MA

  46. A GEM of a Neutron Detector
    Instrumentation Associates, Dexter, MI

  47. Amorphous, Silicon-Based Neutron Detector
    Midwest Optoelectronics, LLC, Toledo, OH

  48. Long-Lifetime, Low-Scatter Neutron Polarization Target
    Science Research Laboratory, Inc., Somerville, MA

    49. ADVANCED FOSSIL FUELS RESEARCH

  49. Methanogenic Conversion of Carbon Dioxide into Methane: A Breakthrough Geologic Sequestration Technology
    Advanced Resources International, Inc., Arlington, VA

  50. In Situ Microbial Conversion of Sequestered Greenhouse Gases
    Altuda Energy Corporation, San Antonio, TX

  51. Improved Method to Convert Coal to Liquid Fuels
    Harvey D. Schindler, Fair Lawn, NJ

  52. Characterization of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Components Using Electromagnetic Model-Based Sensors
    Jentek Sensors, Inc., Waltham, MA

  53. Harsh-Environment, Fiber-Optic, Sensing System for SOFC Applications
    Luna Innovations, Inc., Blacksburg, VA

  54. Recovery of Natural Gas from Methane Hydrate Deposits
    Precision Combustion, Inc., North Haven, CT

    55. SOLID STATE ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES FOR GENERAL LIGHTING

  55. New Stable Cathode Materials for Organic Light Emitting Devices (OLEDs)
    International Technology Exchange, Inc., Tucson, AZ

  56. Polymer White Light Emitting Devices
    Reveo, Inc., Elmsford, NY

  57. Novel Light Extraction Enhancements for OLED Lighting
    Universal Display Corporation, Ewing, NJ

  58. Novel Lower-Voltage OLEDs for Higher-Efficiency Lighting
    Universal Display Corporation, Ewing, NJ

    59. ENERGY STORAGE AND CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

  59. Nanowire Cathode Material for Lithium Ion Batteries
    Boundless Corporation, Boulder, CO

  60. Novel, Combinational Approach to the Development of Cathode Catalysts for Fuel Cells
    Farasis Energy, Inc., Alameda, CA

  61. High Performance Solid Polymer Electrolyte for Lithium Batteries
    MER Corporation (Materials and Electrochemical Research), Tucson, AZ

  62. Improved Fuel Cell Cathode Catalysts Using Combinatorial Methods
    NuVant Systems, Inc., Chicago, IL

  63. Multi-Layer Anode Stabilization Layer For Preventing Dendrites and Li Corrosion In Lithium-Sulfur Batteies
    Sion Power Corporation, Tucson, AZ

  64. Highly Conductive Solvent-Free Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium Rechargeable Batteries
    TechDrive, Inc., Chicago, IL

  65. LiFePO4 Cathode Material Designed for Use in Lithium-Ion Batteries with Application to Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles
    TIAX, LLC, Cambridge, MA

  66. Preparation of High Performance Nanocomposite Cathode Materials
    TPL, Inc., Albuquerque, NM

  67. High Energy Density Rechargeable Lithium Sulfur Battery with Novel Solid Electrolyte
    U. S. Nanocorp, Inc., Farmington, CT

    68. BIOBASED PRODUCTS AND BIOENERGY

  68. Improvement of Cool Season Oilseeds to Support Economically Competitive Bio-Diesel Production on the Western High Plains
    Blue Sun Biodiesel, Fort Collins, CO

  69. Modification of the Composite and Quality of Hybrid Poplar Biomass in the Pacific Northwest
    GreenWood Resources, Portland, OR

  70. Integrated Reactor Design for Hydrogen Production from Biomass-Sourced Reactant Streams, Using the Aqueous Phase Carbohydrate Reforming (ACR) Process
    Virent Energy Systems, LLC, Madison, WI

    71. CATALYSIS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING AND REFINERY OPERATIONS

  71. Removal of Sulfur from Diesel Fuels
    CrystaTech, Inc., Austin, TX

  72. Polysiloxane-Transition Metal Complex Copolymer Catalysts for Asymmetric Transformations
    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

  73. Metal Oxide Catalyst for Methyl Ethyl Ketone Production via One-Step Oxidation of n-Butane
    EverNu Technology, LLC, Maple Glen, PA

  74. Development of a Catalytically Active Solvent for Desulfurization of Transportation Fuel
    Extractica, LLC, Lawrence, KS

  75. Discovery and Optimization of New Heterogeneous Catalysts for the Direct Production of Propylene Oxide (PO) from Propylene and Oxygen Using Combinatorial Methods
    Laboratory Catalysts Systems, LLC, Los Angeles, CA

  76. Low Temperature Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis
    Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX

  77. Real-Time Monitoring of Catalytic Surfaces for Petrochemical Synthesis Using a Mass/Heat Flow Sensor
    Masscal Corporation, Chatham, MA

  78. Nano-Zeolite Coatings on Microlith Substrates for High Selectivity Chemical Reactions
    Precision Combustion, Inc., North Haven, CT

    79. NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY

  79. *STTR Project: Novel Polymer Nanocomposite Processing
    ALD NanoSolution, Inc.,Westiminster CO

  80. Novel Catalytic Technology for Propylene Epoxidation
    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA

  81. New Nanostructured Polymeric Membrane for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
    ICET, Inc., Norwood, MA

  82. Low Cost and High Performance, Polymer Nanocomposite, Specialty Industrial Coatings
    Nanopowder Enterprises, Inc., Piscataway, NJ

  83. *STTR Project: Nanostructured Polymeric Heterogeneous Catalyst for Industrial Applications
    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

  84. PET Nanocomposites for Beverage Container Applications
    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

    85. NANOMATERIALS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

  85. A Novel Process for the Application and Finishing of Nanocrystalline Superhard Steel onto Internal Combustion Engine Components
    Faraday Technology, Inc., Clayton, OH

  86. Molecular-Sieve-Based Nano-Cathode Structures for PEM Fuel Cells
    FuelCell Energy, Inc., Danbury, CT

  87. Ultra Hard Nanostructured Silicon Carbide for Deep-Hole Drilling
    Hyper-Therm High‑Temperature Composites, Inc., Huntington Beach, CA

  88. Industrial Nano Material Components with High Temperature Corrosion and Wear Resistance Performance for Energy Savings
    IAP Research, Inc., Dayton, OH

  89. A New Composite Proton Exchange Membrane
    Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX

  90. CCVD Produced Oxygen Deficient Nanocrystalline Perovskite for Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membranes
    MicroCoating Technologies, Atlanta, GA

  91. High Temperature-Stable Membrane Electrode Assemblies for Fuel Cells Fabricated via Ink Jet Deposition
    Nanosonic, Inc., Christiansburg, VA

    92. BIOMASS

  92. Ethanol Production via Consolidated Bioprocessing
    Advanced Bioconversion Technologies, Lebanon, NH

  93. High-Performance, Low-Cost Pervaporation Modules for Ethanol Extraction
    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA

  94. Demonstration of an Integrated Modular Bipower System and Commerical Burner for Drying Biomass and Agricultural Products using Agricultural Residues
    Community Power Corporation, Littleton, CO

  95. *STTR Project: Combined Drying and Grinding of Biomass in One Operation
    First American Scientific Corporation, Las Vegas, NV

  96. An Advanced Concept for Efficient and Cost-Effective Biomass Drying
    Manufacturing and Technology Conversion Int'l, Inc., Baltimore, MD

  97. Membrane Separation Combined with Catalytic Biomass Gasification to Produce Hydrogen‑Rich Gas
    Metcon Industries, Mt. Laurel, NJ

  98. Acoustically-Enhanced Extractive Fermentation for Biomass Utilization
    Resodyn Corporation, Butte, MT

    99. NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR GENERAL ILLUMINATION APPLICATIONS

  99. UV LEDs for Solid State Lighting
    Cermet, Inc., Atlanta, GA

  100. Efficient Incandescent Visible Light Produced by Improved Boride and Nitride Filament Radiation
    Foster‑Miller, Inc., Waltham, MA

  101. Gallium-Nitride Substrates for Improved,  Solid-State Lighting
    Kyma Technologies, Inc., Raleigh, NC

  102. *STTR Project: Development of Silicon Nanocrystals as High Energy White Phosphors
    InnovaLight,Inc., Austin, TX

  103. Enhanced Optical Efficiency Package Incorporating Nanotechnology Based Downconverter and High Refractive Index Encapsulant for AIInGaN High-Flux White Led Lamp with High Luminous Efficiency
    Nanocrystals Technology, Ltd., Briarcliff Manor, NY

  104. Efficient Hybrid Phosphors for Blue Solid State Light Emitting Diodes
    PhosphorTech Corporation, Atlanta, GA

  105. Novel Low-Cost Technology for Solid State Lighting
    Technologies and Devices International, Inc., Silver Spring, MD

    106. SENSOR, COMMUNICATION, AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

  106. Low-Cost, Modular, Highly Reliable Inverter
    Airak, Inc., Manassas, VA

  107. Distributed Intelligent Agents for Decision Making at Local DER Levels
    Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc., Carlsbad, CA

  108. An Optical Fiber Probe for the Measurement of High Temperatures
    Hope Technologies, Inc., Little Compton, RI

  109. Distributed Intelligent Agents for Decision Making at Local Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Levels
    Infotility, San Ramon, CA

  110. Fiber Optic Hydrogen Sensors Based on Nano-sized Metal Alloys
    Molecular OptoElectronics Corporation, Watervliet, NY

  111. Universal Photo-Acoustic Sensor System
    Physical Optics, Photonic Systems Division, Torrance, CA

  112. Low Cost, High Current Advanced Inverter Packaging with Integral Liquid-Cooled Heat Exchanger
    Rinehart Motion Systems, LLC, Lake Oswego, OR

    113. INNOVATIVE MINERAL PROCESSING

  113. Evaluation of a Novel Magnetic Activated Carbon Process for Gold Recovery
    Eriez Manufacturing, Erie, PA

  114. Feasibility of a Phosphate Recovery Circuit for Existing Waste Streams
    Eriez Manufacturing, Erie, PA

  115. Sonically-Enhanced Microbubble Flotation Column
    Resodyn Corporation, Butte, MT

  116. A Down-Hole Probe for Real-Time Ore Grade Assessment in "Look Ahead" Mining
    Resonon, Inc., Bozeman, MT

    117. INTEGRATED SYSTEMS FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT SPACE CONDITIONING

  117. A High Efficiency Ventilation Air Conditioner for Residences
    AIL Research, Inc., Princeton, NJ

  118. An Integrated Residential Heating, Cooling, Dehumidification, and Ventilation System
    Davis Energy Group, Inc., Davis, CA

  119. Development of HSTAT for HVAC Health Status and Control
    Steven Winter Associates, Inc., Norwalk, CT

  120. Inflatable Retrofit Duct Liner
    Steven Winter Associates, Inc., Norwalk, CT

    121. MEASUREMENT AND TECHNOLOGY FOR GASIFIERS

  121. Cost Effective Improved Refractory Materials for Gasification Systems
    Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc., Albany, NY

    122. MATERIALS, SENSORS, AND CONTROLS FOR ADVANCED POWER SYSTEMS

  122. Tailorable, Environmental Barrier Coatings for Super-Alloy Turbine Components in Syngas
    Ceramatec, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT

  123. Contamination-Resistant Two-Phase Membranes for High-Temperature Hydrogen Separation
    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA

  124. Hot Section Material Systems Testing and Development for Advanced Power Systems
    Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc., Jupiter, FL

  125. Real-Time In-Situ Monitoring of Combustion Gas Mixtures by Microporous Solid Array Sensor
    Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX

  126. Advanced Thermal Barrier Coatings for Turbine Components
    MER Corporation (Materials and Electrochemical Research), Tucson, AZ

  127. SiCN High Temperature Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Sensor Suite
    Sporian Microsystems, Inc., Boulder, CO

  128. Dense Membrane for Hydrogen Separation Based on High Proton Conductivity and Chemical Stability
    U. S. Nanocorp, Inc., Farmington, CT

  129. Development of Protective Coatings for Single-Crystal Turbine Blades
    UES, Inc., Dayton, OH

    130. FUEL CELL RESEARCH

  130. Advanced Net-Shape Insulation for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
    Ceramatec, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT

  131. Advanced Thermal Spray Fabrication of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
    MesoScribe Technologies, Inc., Stony Brook, NY

  132. Low Cost Spray Deposition for SOFC Manufacturing
    NexTech Materials, Ltd., Worthington, OH

    133. GREENHOUSE GASES AND WATER RESOURCES

  133. Reduction of Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through In Situ Bioconversion of Methane
    Altuda Energy Corporation, San Antonio, TX

  134. Enhanced Performance Carbon Foam Heat Exchanger for Power Plant Cooling
    Ceramic Composites, Inc., Annapolis, MD

  135. Development of a Method for Measuring Carbon Balance in the Chemical Sequestration of CO2
    Paras Research Corporation, Bowling Green, KY

    136. NATURAL GAS TECHNOLOGIES

  136. Generalized Shot-Profile Wave-Equation Imaging
    3DGeo Development, Inc., Santa Clara, CA

  137. First-Ever Mobile System for In Situ Acquisition of Isotope Data on Natural Gas
    In Situ Isotope Services, Inc., Houston, TX

  138. Low-Cost Distributed Sensing for Gas Pipelines
    IPITEK, Carlsbad, CA

  139. Selective Adsorption Membranes for Natural Gas Upgrading
    ITN Energy Systems, Inc., Littleton, CO

  140. Dehydration of Natural Gas
    Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (MTR), Menlo Park, CA

  141. High-Performance, Plasticization-Resistant Membranes for Natural Gas Separations
    Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (MTR), Menlo Park, CA

  142. Membranes for Methane/Nitrogen Separation
    Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (MTR), Menlo Park, CA

  143. *STTR Project: Testing and Evaluation of a Single Well Seismic System Using a Clamped Downhole Vibrator and Clamped Geophones
    Paulsson Geophysical Services, Inc., Brea, CA

  144. A Reliable Optical System for Natural Gas Pipeline Leak Detection
    Southwest Sciences, Inc., Santa Fe, NM

  145. High Pressure Economical Process for Treating Natural Gas
    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

  146. Sorbents for Removal of Odorants from Natural Gas
    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

    147. OIL AND FUEL TECHNOLOGIES

  147. A Novel Oxidation Process for the Conversion of Coal to Diesel Fuel-Grade Chemicals
    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA

  148. Novel Fischer-Tropsch Reactor
    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA

  149. Cost Effective Fischer-Tropsch Technology
    Exelus, Inc., Livingston, NJ

  150. *STTR Project: Exothermic Conversion of Methane into Methanol or Other Oxygenated Derivatives
    GTL Technologies, Inc., Houston, TX

  151. Downhole Spectrometric Device for the Real-Time Analysis of Fluid Composition
    Hanby Environmental Laboratory Procedures, Inc., Katy, TX

  152. Petroleum Indicator by Electric Relaxation
    Physical Optics, Photonic Systems Division, Torrance, CA

    153. FUSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  153. Innovative Inorganic Fusion Magnet Insulation Systems
    Composite Technology Development, Inc., Lafayette, CO

  154. Vacuum Pressure Impregnation Insulation Systems for High Temperature Fusion Applications
    Composite Technology Development, Inc., Lafayette, CO

  155. State-Space Parameter Modeling Tool for Enhanced Mode Discrimination and Feedback Control
    FARTECH, Inc., San Diego, CA

  156. Coherent Magnetic Field Fluctuation Measurements
    NOVA Photonics, Inc., Princeton, NJ

  157. Ultra-High Speed Thermal Imaging of the Plasma-Facing Surfaces NSTX
    Princeton Scientific Instruments, Inc., Monmouth Junction, NJ

  158. Thermomechanical Processing of Nb for Improved Superconductor Applications
    Shear Form, College Station, TX

  159. Direct Numerical Simulation of Ion-Cyclotron Range of Frequencies (ICRF) Wave-Particle Interaction
    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

  160. Nanocomposite Dielectric Materials for High Frequency Applications
    TPL, Inc., Albuquerque, NM

    161. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS FOR FUTURE FUSION ENERGY SYSTEMS

  161. Preceramic Precursor Routes to Tailorable, Low-Activation, Silicon-Carbide-Based Joints
    Ceramatec, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT

  162. Low-Cost Rapid Joining for Fabrication/In-Situ Repair of Large SiC Composite Structural Materials for Fusion Reactors and Other Commercial Applications
    FM Technologies, Inc., Chantilly, VA

  163. Practical Simulations of Two-Phase Flows with Wall Effects
    HyPerComp, Inc., Westlake, CA

  164. Development of Lattice-Boltzmann Methods for Simulation of Complex Fluid Physics and Chemistry in Liquid-Wall Fusion Systems
    MetaHeuristics, LLC,Santa Barbara, CA

    165. INERTIAL FUSION ENERGY

  165. Low-Cost Fabrication of Inertial Fusion Energy Capsule Supports
    Luxel Corporation, Friday Harbor, WA

  166. *STTR Project: Engineered Tungsten Surfaces for IFE Dry Chamber Walls
    Plasma Processes, Inc., Huntsville, AL

  167. An Advanced Monolithic NbTi Conductor with 5 Tesla Jc of 5000 A/mm2 and Beyond for Use in Superconducting Quadrupole Magnets
    Supercon, Inc., Shrewsbury, MA

  168. Accurate Numerical Models of the Secondary Electron Yield from Grazing-Incidence Collisions
    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

  169. Microengineered Tungsten Firstwall Structure for Inertial Fusion Energy Reactors
    Ultramet, Pacoima, CA

    170. NUCLEAR PHYSICS ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGY

  170. A Tuning System for Spoke Cavities
    Energen, Inc., Lowell, MA

  171. PXI-Standard Automatic Setup and Control of a 20-GHz-Bandwidth, Transient Digitizer for Accelerator Beam Diagnostics
    Hypres, Inc., Elmsford, NY

  172. Intelligent, High Performance VME Data Acquistion Module
    Joerger Enterprises, Inc., East Northport, NY

  173. Aluminum Nitride RF Windows
    Sienna Technologies, Inc., Woodinville, WA

  174. Magnetized Electron Transport in the Proposed Electron Cooling Section of the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider
    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

  175. A New SRF Cavity Processing Technique for the Elimination of Field Emission and Surface Preparation in Fully Assembled Cavities
    Tunnel Dust, Inc., Newport News, VA

  176. An Extremely High Power, Field-Coupled, Low-Loss Radio Frequency Transmission Line for SRF Cavities
    Tunnel Dust, Inc., Newport News, VA

    177. NUCLEAR PHYSICS DETECTORS, INSTRUMENTATION, AND TECHNIQUES

  177. Design and Testing of a Fast-Release Tilted Target for Rare Isotope Accelerator
    I. C. Gomes Consulting and Investment, Inc., Naperville, il

  178. Combinatorial Screening of Advanced Scintillators for High Resolution X-Ray Detectors
    Intematix Corporation, Moraga, CA

  179. Combinatorial Strategy Toward Fast and Efficient Scintillators
    Lutronics, Inc., Chelmsford, MA

  180. *STTR Project: Novel Approach Toward High Performance, Energetic Rays Detection
    Lutronics Inc., Chelmsford, MA

  181. Microchannel Plate Hard X-Ray Imaging Detector
    NOVA Scientific, Inc., Sturbridge, MA

  182. Development of Reliable, Segmented Germanium Planar Detector Systems for Nuclear Physics
    PHDs, Raymond, WA

  183. A Novel Design for CZT Gamma Ray Spectrometers
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

  184. New N+ Contact for Germanium Strip Detectors
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

    185. NUCLEAR PHYSICS ELECTRONICS DESIGN AND FABRICATION

  185. Ultra High Speed Analog to Digital Converter with Ternary Digital Output
    Advanced Science and Novel Technology Company, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

  186. Ball Grid Array Compatible, Optical Packaging and Assembly Process
    ELTECH Precision, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

  187. Pulse-Synchronized Serializer/De-Serializer-Based Interconnect
    ELTECH Precision, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

  188. New Hybrid Pulse-Processor for X- and Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy
    Photon Imaging, Inc., Northridge, CA

  189. Digital Signal Processing Electronics for Nuclear Physics Applications
    SkuTek Instrumentation, Rochester, NY

    190. NUCLEAR PHYSICS SOFTWARE AND DATA MANAGEMENT

  190. Secure Agent-Based Collaboration Environment (SACE)
    21st Century Systems, Inc., Herndon, VA

  191. Three Dimensional Holographic Archival Memory
    Physical Optics Corporation, Electro‑Optics & Holog. Div., Torrance, CA

    192. HIGH PERFORMANCE NETWORKS

  192. Protocol-Transparent, Universal Optical Front-End for 10 Gb/s Network Interface Cards
    Acadia Optronics, LLC, Rockville, MD

  193. High-Speed Centralized Intrusion Detection Device
    ELTECH Precision, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

  194. *STTR Project: Smart, High-Speed Network Interface Cards for High-Performance Networks
    SeaFire Micros, Inc., Beverly, MA

    195. SCALABLE MIDDLEWARE AND GRID TECHNOLOGIES

  195. Distributed Relevance Ranking in Heterogeneous Document Collections
    Deep Web Technologies, LLC, Los Alamos, NM

  196. Establishing a Computational Infrastructure for Systems Biology
    Genomatica, Inc., San Diego, CA

  197. Scalable Grid Technologies for Visualization Services
    Kitware, Inc., Clifton Park, NY

  198. Multi-Party and Multi-Resource Settlement Engine for Grid Services
    Xcerla Corporation, Morgan Hill, CA

    199. HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING

  199. High Speed Optical Source for High Energy Physics Data Acquisition
    Photodigm, Inc., Richardson, TX

  200. A Data Skimming Grid Portal
    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

    201. HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS DETECTORS

  201. Geiger Photodiode Array Readouts for Scintillating Fiber Arrays
    aPeak, Newton, MA

  202. Large Area Photomultiplier Tube
    Burle Industries, Inc., Lancaster, PA

  203. Compact Surface Mount Miniature Photomultipliers
    NanoSciences Corporation, Oxford, CT

  204. Very Large, High Gain APDs for Particle Physics
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

    205. ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH ENERGY ACCELERATORS

  205. A Finite Element, Adaptive Mesh, Particle-In-Cell Code
    Calabazas Creek Research, Saratoga, CA

  206. High Precision, Integrated Beam Position and Emittance Monitor
    FARTECH, Inc., San Diego, CA

  207. Six-Dimensional Beam Cooling in a Gas Absorber
    MUONS, Inc., Batavia, IL

  208. *STTR Project: Improved Electron Yield and Spin-Polarization from III-V Photocathodes via Bias Enhanced Carrier Drift
    Nanohmics, Inc., Austin, TX

  209. Electron Bunch Length Diagnostic Device
    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

  210. An Advanced Analysis Tool for Predicting Parasitic Oscillations in High Power Klystrons Used in Particle Colliders
    Simulation Technology and Applied Research, Mequon, WI

  211. User-Friendly Steering and Diagnostics for Modeling Space Charge in Circular Accelerators
    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

    212. RADIO FREQUENCY ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH ENERGY ACCELERATORS AND COLLIDERS

  212. High-Power RF Window
    Asgard Microwave, Spokane, WA

  213. Sheet Beam Klystron for Accelerators
    Calabazas Creek Research, Saratoga, CA

  214. Hybrid Modulator Upgrade
    Diversified Technologies, Inc., Bedford, MA

  215. NLC Marx Bank Modulator
    Diversified Technologies, Inc., Bedford, MA

  216. KA-Band Resonant Ring for High-Power Testing of Accelerator Components
    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

  217. Quasi-Optical 34-GHz Radio Frequency (RF) Pulse Compressor
    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

  218. Whispering Gallery X-Band Power Multiplier
    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

  219. Joining of Ceramic Structures for Advanced High Energy Accelerators
    RWBruce Associates, Inc., Arnold, MD

  220. Photon Initiated-Marxed Modulators
    Sci-Eng Solutions, Columbia, MO

    221. HIGH-FIELD SUPERCONDUCTOR AND SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH ENERGY PARTICLE COLLIDERS

  221. Extrusion of Tin Hole in Subelements for Internal-Tin Nb3Sn Superconductor
    Accelerator Technology Corporation, Bryan, TX

  222. A Hydrostatic Processing Facility for Superconducting Wire
    Alabama Cryogenic Engineering, Inc., Huntsville, AL

  223. A High Current Density, Low Magnetization, Tubular Filamented Nb3Sn Superconductor
    DSP Alloys, San Diego, CA

  224. Development of Internal-Tin Nb/Sn Strand for High Field Accelerator Dipole Applications
    Hyper Tech Research, Inc., Troy, OH

  225. Engineered Ceramic Composite Insulators for High Field Magnet Applications
    MultiPhase Composites, Longmont, CO

  226. An Internal Tin Tube Process for High Performance Nb3Sn Conductors
    Supercon, Inc., Shrewsbury, MA

  227. Thermo-Magnetic Continuous Processing of Bi-2212 Cable for HEP
    Supercon, Inc., Shrewsbury MA

  228. Some Imroved Methods of Introducing Additional Elements into Internal-tin Nb3Sn
    Supergenics, Sarasota, FL

  229. Novel Magnetometer for Quadrupole and Dipole Magnetic Measurements
    Tai-Yang Research Corporation, Hockessin, DE

    230. TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE NEXT-GENERATION ELECTRON-POSITRON LINEAR COLLIDER

  230. Fast X-Band Phase Shifter
    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

  231. Near Net Shape Manufacturing Using Combustion Driven Compaction
    UTRON, Inc., Manassas, VA

  232. Development of Sub-Picosecond Phase Stability Signal Multipliers
    Wenzel Associates, Inc., Austin, TX