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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.

• Infrared Ship Signature Model Validation from Measurements at Chesapeake Bay Detachment
  R. Gignilliat and C. Miller
  
  
• Fiber-Optic Strain Monitoring on a Navy Cruiser
  J.M. Nichols, M. Seaver, S.T. Trickey, K. Scandell, and L.W. Salvino
  
  
• Tactical DIRCM Jamming Pod - Early Operational Assessment
  K. Sarkady, H. Romero, G. Lynn, R. Mabe, R. Moore, V. Cassella, F. Barone, R. Cellucci, J. A. Schlupf, K. Strothers, K. Pick, B. Nichols, and D. Thonburg
  
  
• High-Fidelity Analog Fiber Optics and Photonics for Military Applications
  V.J. Urick, P.S. Devgan, J.D. McKinney, F. Bucholtz, M.E. Godinez, A.S. Hastings, J.F. Diehl, C. Sunderman, K. Colladay, J.L. Dexter, and K.J. Williams
  
  

• Optical Sciences, 5600
  • Optical Physics, 5610
  • Advanced Concepts, 5620
  • Applied Optics, 5630
  • Photonics Technology, 5650
  • Optical Techniques, 5670

• Tactical Electronic Warfare, 5700
  • EW Strategic Planning Organization, 5701
  • Signature Technology Office, 5708
  • Offboard Countermeasures, 5710
  • Electronic Warfare Support Measures, 5720
  • Aerospace Electronic Warfare Systems, 5730
  • Surface Electronic Warfare Systems, 5740
  • Advanced Techniques, 5750
  • Integrated Electronic Warfare Simulation, 5760
  • EW Modeling/Simulation, 5770