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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

• Lightning Strike Sensing System for the Space Shuttle Launch Pad
  A. Davis, J. McVicker, P. Karatsinides, A. Dandridge, and C. Kirkendall
  
  
• Project CHLOE: High Altitude Defense Against Anti-Aircraft Missiles
  R.M. Mabe, K.A. Sarkady, and B.A. Nichols
  
  
• Transparent Spinel Ceramic
  .S. Sanghera, G. Villalobos, W. Kim, S. Bayya, and I.D. Aggarwal
  
  

Research Groups

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