DARPA SUNSPOT: Develop coherent VUV light sources for thorium-229m nuclear clock spectroscopy
DARPA is seeking innovative proposals to create highly coherent vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) radiation sources for high-precision, clock-grade spectroscopy of the thorium-229m nuclear isomer transition. Projects should explore novel approaches that could enable major breakthroughs in instruments or systems, rather than incremental improvements. Work focused on evolutionary improvements to existing…
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the development of highly coherent sources of vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) radiation for clock-grade spectroscopy of the recently discovered thorium (229m-Th) nuclear isomeric transition. Proposed research sh…
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Eligibility
All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.
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- Attachment C
- Attachment D
- HR001125S0008-Amendment-01.pdf
- FAQs from CMO sidebar during Proposers' Day
- summary of amendment changes doc (added bullet about Grants.gov Budget Form)
- The latest FAQs as of Mar 5, 2025 for SUNSPOT.
- Attachment A - new template, PM customized
- OT(R) template
- Final copy. Fixed unworking link.
- HR001125S0008.pdf
- OT(P) template
- Attach G
- Attach H
- Attach I
- Attach J
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