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Facing radiation challenges head on
News Article, May 13, 2026 • Evolving semiconductor technology for national security applications Silicon wafers serve as the foundationalsubstrate in semiconductor production. With the goal of enhancing the reliability and performance of microelectronics in the face of radiation challenges, Laboratory Directed Research & Development researchers have made significant strides in developing non-volatile, radiation-hard ferroelectric memory using...

Fortifying fire control algorithms for cooperative hypersonic target prediction and interception
News Article, May 13, 2026 • Side-by-side comparison of aimpoint selection methods including traditional, literature-based, and Sandia’s multi-hypothesis approach for defending an asset from a hypersonic threat. (Click image to expand) Hypersonic weapons pose a challenge to missile defense systems due to their extreme speed, unpredictable maneuvers, and aimpoint ambiguity. To meet this threat, Sandia Laboratory...