The Inescapable Challenge of VLEO As the space domain becomes increasingly congested, contested, and competitive, the United States is turning its eyes to Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)—typically between 180 km and 450 km altitude—as the next frontier for tactical…
Beyond Linearity: Fundamentals Reimagined Nonlinear optical (NLO) materials and devices manipulate light in ways that defy traditional physics—enabling quantum communication, photonic computing, and ultrafast sensing. Instead of behaving proportionally to incoming electromagnetic fields, these materials exhibit nonlinear responses when illuminated…
Introduction: Hull Optimization at the Heart of Wind-Powered Shipping As the global shipping industry works to balance its pivotal role in trade with mounting environmental responsibilities, reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become an urgent priority. With maritime transport contributing nearly…
In the race toward practical quantum technologies, silicon carbide (SiC) has emerged as a transformative force—quietly transcending its roots in power electronics to become the most promising material for integrated quantum photonics. With its rare combination of quantum emitters, nonlinear…
The vastness of space has long stirred human curiosity and ambition, driving us to explore beyond the bounds of Earth. As our aspirations shift toward deeper and more sustained space exploration—whether it’s deploying advanced satellites, sending robotic missions to distant…
The Obsolescence Crisis: A $125.6 Billion Time Bomb Across America’s military landscape, critical systems such as the F-15 fighter jets, Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, and Patriot missile batteries still depend on microelectronics designed decades ago—some dating back to the 1980s. Today,…
The Fragile Backbone of Modern Warfare High above Earth, at 36,000 kilometers, geosynchronous orbit (GEO) holds a constellation of over 1,300 satellites valued at more than $300 billion. These satellites are the invisible backbone of modern warfare, supporting everything from…
For decades, the quest to miniaturize energy storage and integrate it directly onto microchips has faced daunting physics-based limits. Shrinking capacitors typically meant diminishing their ability to store energy, making it necessary to rely on off-chip batteries or capacitors.…
Introduction: The Vetronics Imperative In the rapidly evolving domain of modern warfare, technological supremacy is no longer optional—it is essential. Military forces worldwide are under increasing pressure to modernize their fleets with advanced electronic information, command, and control systems. Over…
Geothermal Power Market Outlook (2025–2034) Geothermal energy—once seen as a niche renewable—has entered a new era of global relevance. From next-generation drilling and heat exchange technologies to substantial investment surges and strategic defense deployments, the market is undergoing a transformative…