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Researchers study quantum optics, laser physics, optical waveguide technologies, laser-matter interactions, atmospheric propagation, optical technology, holography, optical warfare, optical data processing, fiber-optic sensor systems, optical systems, optical materials, radiation damage studies, IR surveillance and missile seeker technologies, IR signature measurements, optical recording materials, and optical diagnostics techniques.
Research Articles
- Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing for Homeland Security
C.K. Kirkendall, R. Bartolo, J. Salzano, and K. Daley - Transduction of the Spin State Variable Between the Electron and Optical Polarization at Zero Magnetic Field
A.T. Hanbicki, O.M.J. van't Erve, G. Kioseoglou, C.H. Li, and B.T. Jonker - Optical Manipulation of Ultracold Atoms
F.K. Fatemi and M. Bashkansky - Real-Time Fleet Protection
L.N. Smith and J.R. Waterman
Research Groups
- Optical Sciences, 5600
- Optical Physics, 5610
- Advanced Concepts, 5620
- Applied Optics, 5630
- Photonics Technology, 5650
- Optical Techniques, 5670
- Material Science & Technology, 6300
- Special Projects Group, 6300.2
- Multifunctional Materials, 6350
- Materials & Sensors, 6360
- Center for Computational Materials Science, 6390
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