Aeluma, Inc. announced that it has been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop high sensitivity photodetectors that are required for high energy physics experiments and commercial applications. Aeluma recently announced wins from the Navy and from the Office of Secretary of Defense to apply its technology to defense and aerospace applications, as well as quantum and communication applications. These achievements are important for recognition purposes, as well as the revenue they generate for Aeluma.

While the company continues to market to large-volume, emerging commercial applications including automotive and mobile, these early awards hint at other potential large-scale applications of its ground-breaking technology. The award announced focuses on high energy physics applications, with particular emphasis on increasing performance and reducing cost, themes that are central to Aeluma's pioneering large-diameter wafer technology.