What are the key technical challenges? Characterizing the optical properties of each sample design consistently for diffraction efficiency and polarization crosstalk. Designing/Manufacturing samples that enhance throughput. Employing solar noise separation techniques. Large scale (6 inch) designs push system capacity for file size; What is your approach/research plan? Multi-disciplined team with science application focus 4 groups: Modeling, Manufacturing, Characterization, Science. What are the innovative aspects (how is this different than what others are doing in industry, academia government)? Focused on challenges that limit atmospheric LIDAR deployment on a smallsat system (polarization maintenance, SNR)

The photon sieve technology has excellent potential in astrophysics and heliophysics