RT Journal Article ID 000fbfd323ecaac2 A1 Kavetsky, Robert A1 Anand, Davinder A1 Goldwasser, Judah A1 Bruck, Hugh A1 Doherty, Ruth M. A1 Armstrong, Ronald W. T1 ENERGETIC SYSTEMS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY - A LOOK AHEAD JF International Journal of Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion JO IJEMCP YR 2007 FD 2007-01-01 VO 6 IS 1 SP 39 OP 48 K1 Navy K1 nanoscience K1 nanotechnology K1 energetic materials K1 energetics experts AB Amongst the military services, the Navy has taken a unique approach to developing energetic systems over the years, primarily due to the fact that our sailors "sleep on their munitions." While constantly striving for more powerful and effective energetic systems, there is corresponding emphasis, as well, on making sure these systems are insensitive to unplanned stimuli and do not operate until desired. Hence, the desire for "sixth generation energetic systems" incorporating the features noted above, whether employed in propellants or munitions. This paper will address two topics: 1) How nano-based materials can contribute to revolutionary improvements in energetic materials including a paradigm shift in insensitive munitions built around the idea of "Combat Safe" Insensitive Munitions (CSIM); and 2) the importance of developing the next generation of in-house experts in energetic systems who will carry on a tradition of transitioning breakthrough research into military systems. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/17bbb47e377ce023,5cbc843b0b3887fe,000fbfd323ecaac2.html