NSF Award Abstract - #0413012| NSF Award Abstract - #0413012 |
| NSF Org | IIS |
| Latest Amendment Date | September 23, 2004 |
| Award Number | 0413012 |
| Award Instrument | Continuing grant |
| Program Manager |
Junku Yuh IIS Division of Information & Intelligent Systems CSE Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering |
| Start Date | October 1, 2004 |
| Expires | September 30, 2005 (Estimated) |
| Awarded Amount to Date | $250000 |
| Investigator(s) |
Robert Hicks ahicks@drexel.edu (Principal Investigator)
Timothy Kurzweg (Co-Principal Investigator) |
| Sponsor |
Drexel University 3201 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215/895-2000 |
| NSF Program(s) | COMPUTER VISION |
| Field Application(s) |
0104000 Information Systems, 0104000 Information Systems |
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For decades, the lens-CCD chip paradigm has dominated the design of imaging sensors. Design goals of these systems are to maximize resolution and to maximize the field of view. This work proposes a new design paradigm for a sensor that employs state-of-the art optical micro-electro-mechanical systems, with the goal of ultimately producing ultra-high resolution images. This will be made possible by an application of the theory of vector fields and distributions to optical design, and the effort will entail collaboration between a mathematician and an electrical engineer. A major component of this work will involve the integration of research and education. This work will enable students and researchers to explore the multi-discipline area of optical microsystems through the development of courses, labs, and research experiences, developing a qualified next-generation engineering force for US leadership in the emerging optical microsystem field.