# ERI: Birefringence and Optical Defect Mapping of Crystalline Mirror Coatings Using a Scanning and Rastering Optical Cavity

**Budget Signal Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
| Location | DAYTONA BEACH, FL |
| Project | ERI: Birefringence and Optical Defect Mapping of Crystalline Mirror Coatings Using a Scanning and Rastering Optical Cavity |
| Award amount | $199,999 |
| Obligated so far | $199,999 |
| Awarded | 2026-07-14 |
| Period | 2026-10-01 to 2028-09-30 |
| Program | ERI-Eng. Research Initiation |
| Directorate / division | ENG / ECCS |
| Award ID | 2553302 |

## Why this score
- Award of $199,999.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2553302). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:10:42.804Z.
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