Architecture of Visual Cortex V1 and V2 layers (AFRL Image)

Architecture of Visual Cortex V1 and V2 layers, areas of the brain the Computational Intelligence research group is seeking to emulate with computer architecture. (AFRL Image)

Snubber

The cost effective snubber, designed by the Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate, fits in the F-22 engine to prevent costly cracks from developing. (Air Force photo)

Atomic Layer Deposition

Steven M. George a professor of chemistry and chemical engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder has been responsible for several unique breakthroughs in the field of Atomic Layer Deposition, or ALD. The ALD method allows one to control the physical and chemical properties of materials one atomic layer at a time, and depending on what materials you are depositing on a surface, you get different results—and some are incredibly unique. (Image courtesy of Steven M. George, University of Colorado, Boulder)

Air Force Secretary Michael Donley presents the Harold Brown Award to AFRL scientist Dr. Candace Lynch. (AFRL Image)

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley presents Dr. Candace Lynch of AFRL’s Sensors Directorate the Harold Brown Award for significant achievement in research and development. Dr. Lynch is the first woman to receive the award. (AFRL Image)

The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. (AFRL Image)

The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award was presented to AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing. (AFRL Image)

Computerized airfield simulation. (AFRL Image)

Computerized airfield simulation, designed by AFRL researchers to aid in the investigation of aircraft incidents. (AFRL Image)

A transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a graphene film grown by AFRL researchers with four layers of graphene. (AFRL Image)

A transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a graphene film grown by AFRL researchers with four layers of graphene. TEM samples were prepared using a focused ion beam lift out technique in which a platinum layer is deposited on the surface for protection. (AFRL Image)

Figure 1a: Energy-filtered TEM image; and Figure 1b: 3D atom probe reconstruction of gamma prime precipitates in the nickel base superalloy Rene 88. The atom probe reconstruction in (b) shows A1-rich regions, corresponding to the gamma prime phase, as wh

An example of coupling of energy-filtered transition electron microscope, or TEM (Figure 1a) with atom probe tomography (Figure 1b) to investigate different generations of gamma prime precipitates, at multiple length scales, in the nickel base superalloy, Rene 88, used in turbine disk applications. Figure 2a shows coupling of high-resolution TEM (a) with atom probe tomography (b and c) to study the atomic scale structure and composition of nanoscale omega precipitates in a titanium-molybdenum alloy. (AFRL Image)

Wireless grip gun technology determines the proper fastener length for insertion on an as-built structure. (AFRL Image)

AFRL ManTech developed this wireless grip gun technology to determine the proper fastener length for insertion on an as-built structure. (AFRL Image)

The FILLS projection system shows different fastener types. (AFRL Image)

The FILLS projection system shows different fastener types. The system enhances hole location and fastener size information, reducing kitting preparation and delivery time, reduces fastener installation span time, and assures accuracy. (AFRL Image)

A representation of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Single Board Computer (SBC). (AFRL Image)

A representation of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Single Board Computer (SBC), now running. (AFRL Image)

Model Speed Agile vehicle, built at 23 percent scale. (AEDC/NFAC Photo)

AFRL researchers are testing this 23 percent scale model of the Speed Agile vehicle at the Arnold Engineering and Development Center’s National Full Scale Aerodynamics Complex, the world’s largest wind tunnel. (AEDC/NFAC Photo)