Infrared-Transparent Electromagnetic Shield Navy SBIR FY2013.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2013.2 Topic No.: N132-123 Topic Title: Infrared-Transparent Electromagnetic Shield Proposal No.: N132-123-0729 Firm: Nanohmics, Inc 6201 East Oltorf St. Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741-7511 Contact: Byron Zollars Phone: (512) 389-9990 Web Site: www.nanohmics.com Abstract: Nanohmics proposes to develop and demonstrate a surface layer with high electrical conductivity that also has high transmittance in the MWIR band. The layer can be coated on optical windows or domes to shield electromagnetic interference (EMI). The proposed EMI shielding optical coating is mechanically hard, thermally stable, and can be applied on both flat and curved surfaces. Benefits: The electrically conductive hard layer with high MWIR transparency developed in the Phase I project will open large opportunities in industrial and military. It can be deposited on optical window to shield the undesired radiations from interference with optical sensor and electronics behind windows, meanwhile its high optical transparency will provide high signal-to-noise ratio for optoelectronic sensing or seeking. It can also be utilized as heater for de-icing and de-fogging IR windows. The process for our proposed infrared-transparent EMI shielding is simple and very cost effective, and can be easily integrated onto both flat and curved windows. Return