Carrick - Introduction to Physics & Electronics - Spring Review 2012
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The document outlines the mission and research focus of the Physics and Electronics division of the Air Force Research Laboratory, led by Dr. Patrick Carrick. It details opportunities for technological advancements, including precise navigation and high-temperature superconductors, and highlights key personnel and their areas of expertise. The document also mentions significant achievements and awards within the field from the fiscal year 2011.
Carrick - Introduction to Physics & Electronics - Spring Review 2012
- 1. PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS 05 Mar 2012 Dr. Patrick Carrick Director AFOSR/RSE Integrity Service Excellence Air Force Research Laboratory DISTRIBUTION A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
- 2. Physics & Electronics: What we do Basic Science (ideas & opportunities) and Basic Engineering (outcomes) Ways to Unusual New integrate/ states of electronic/ understand matter and photonic multiple energy structure/ sensors designs New ways to acquire and understand information Theory and mathematics of data from EM sources DISTRIBUTION A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
- 3. Opportunities in Physics & Electronics Technology Horizons: 1. Precise Navigation/Timing Anywhere without GPS 2. EM Spectrum Warfare/Dominance thru Waveform Diversity 3. Intelligent Sensors 4. Directed Energy for Tactical Strike 5. Persistent Space Situational Awareness 6. Nanotechnology for Machine-Human Interface DISTRIBUTION A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
- 4. Opportunities in Physics & Electronics Grand Challenges: Achievements requiring substantial basic research 1. High Temp/Room Temp Superconductive Materials 2. All optical Computing 3. Fully Enabled Quantum Computers 4. Multi-MW-class Solid-State Lasers 5. High Resolution Imaging/ID of Objects in GEO 6. Full Prediction of Space Weather out to 72 hours DISTRIBUTION A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
- 5. Who We Are Dr. Patrick Carrick, SES, Director Dr. Kathleen Kaplan, Deputy Director Physics, Physical Mathematics, Electronics Other Physics Physical Mathematics Electronics • Electro-Energetic • Electromagnetics • Optoelectronics, Na • Space Weather Physics: • Dr. Arje Nachman noelectronics, Terah Chair, NATO • Dr. John Luginsland • Sensing, Surveillance ertz Light Sources Study, YIP, PECASE, N • Atomic, Molecular, and and Navigation • Dr. Gernot SSEFF, HEL/JTO, Univ Optical Physics: • Dr. Jon Sjogren Pomrenke ersity Nano- • Dr. Tatjana Curcic • Multi-Modal Sensing sat, Space • Dr. Kitt Reinhardt Scholars, Akamai • Ultra-short Lasers • GHz-THz Speed • Dr. Julie Moses • Dr. Enrique Parra Electronics • Program Element • Space Sciences Monitor • Dr. Cassandra Fesen • Dr. Jim Hwang (IPA) • Dr. Djuana Lea • Imaging Physics, • Assistant Program Remote Sensing • Quantum Electronic Solids Managers • Dr. Kent Miller • Mr. Brian Thomas • Dr. Harold • Laser and Optical • Ms. Evelyn Dohme Weinstock Physics • Support Specialist • Dr. Howard Schlossberg • Mr. Melvin Jackson • Automation Clerks • Ms. LaDonnia Lee • Ms. Jazmyne Bracey • Reservist: • Maj. Erik Blasch DISTRIBUTION A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
- 6. Mission and Vision We seek out and nurture fundamental advances in physics and electronics …. Plasma physics and high energy density non- Optics, electromagnetics, communications, and Complex electronics and fundamental quantum equilibrium processes signal processing processes •space weather for improved dynamic space •complex electromagnetic signals for propagation •new superconductors for power predictability through complex media, communications, and •non-linear optical materials for sensor protection •ultra-short laser interaction with matter for advanced navigation •spintronic & photonic materials for computing diagnostics and communications •optical imaging and adaptive optics for improved •multi-functional & multi-modal sensing •pulsed power for directed energy Space Situational Awareness •metamaterials for ultra-small antennas •plasmas and non-linear response of materials for •new mathematics applied to complex physical •systems with exotic quantum properties or counter DEW systems & non-linear dynamics for counter DEW structures & ultra-cold atoms and molecules for quantum information systems and quantum computing DISTRIBUTION A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
- 7. Some outstanding FY11 research outcomes… 6 Nat Acad Sciences APS: 6 32 Other members Members, 2 Internationa Fellows, 1 l & National Maxwell Major Prize, 1 DPP Awards Weimer 1 POTUS 1 IEEE Marie Appointee, Curie Award Chair, Nat Winners Medal of Sci RSE >100 7 IEEE PSAC Research Awards; 4 Articles in outstanding Major grad Publications students 13New DoD 15 Young (AFRL, NRL) Inv; 2 Hires PECASE DISTRIBUTION A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited