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Research & Development

Research & Development

PSI's core R&D spans optical and microwave components and systems, advanced materials, specialty batteries, and propulsion systems

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Optical

See how we harness the information-rich optical spectrum, invent new sources and detection technologies, and field sensor solutions

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Data & Sensor Exploitation

It’s often not enough to have the data. We’re also in front of innovative algorithmic tools to process the data and efficiently deliver actionable decisions.

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Batteries

High power density, safe batteries, and the systems to control them open new windows for advanced underwater, mobile, and airborne applications.

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Biomedical

Learn about our tools serving medical scientists and clinicians, and pharmaceutical engineers

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I’m so excited to see where the new sensing technologies I’m helping to develop will have an impact!"

Libby Schundler, Group Leader, Optical Systems Technologies

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Propulsion

New energetic fuels, integrated propulsion systems, and un-paralleled testing capabilities are driving rapid advances for critical missile and rocket systems.

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Energetics

PSI has extensive laboratory space dedicated to organic chemical and energetic synthesis.

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Materials

When nature doesn’t have the material you need, we create it to enable system performance.

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Microwave Technologies

Applying microwave technologies to problems surrounding material characterization and inspection.

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Our Commitment

Products

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Space & Missile Test Services & Systems

Space & Missile Test Services & Systems

Expertise in aerothermal materials testing and signature phenomenology

CBRN Sensors Systems

CBRN Sensors and Systems

CBRN Sensors and Systems

Integrated sensors and data exploitation protecting critical infrastructure

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Batteries

Batteries

Next generation lithium-ion energy systems

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LyoFlux

LyoFlux

Real-Time, Non-Intrusive Monitoring of Pharmaceutical Lyophilization

PSI Technologies Available for Licensing

PSI Technologies Available for Licensing

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Optical Devices

Optical Devices

Nano-structure materials for re-imagining optical systems and integrated photonics

LIDARs and Laser Based Sensors

LIDARs and Laser Based Sensors

Actively illuminating scenes with specific wavelengths to review important attributes

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Sensor Networks

Sensor Networks

Advanced networks for superior situational awareness within critical infrastructure

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Propulsion Systems

Propulsion Systems

Air-breathing and solid-propellant systems and advanced engine designs

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Missile Test Equipment

Missile Test Equipment

Live-fire test stand instrumentation and IR scene projectors for HWIL testing

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Space Systems

Space Systems

Custom antennas, spacecraft coatings supporting emerging satellite requirements

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Bio Pharma

Bio Pharma

Wearable and optical sensing and imaging for improved health diagnostics

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Passive Optical Sensors

Passive Optical Sensors

Exploiting natural optical radiation to analyze scenes of interest

Support

For general inquiries regarding PSI products and services