searchers 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. Download the Optical Sciences section research articles here Optical_2010.pdf. - See more at: http://www.nrl.navy.mil/research/nrl-review/2010/optical-sciences/#sthash.oKjOB7d8.dpuf
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. Download the Optical Sciences section research articles here Optical_2010.pdf. - See more at: http://www.nrl.navy.mil/research/nrl-review/2010/optical-sciences/#sthash.oKjOB7d8.dpuf
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Stackley (left), and Dr. Delores Etter (right) present the award to Dr. Keith Williams (center), |
08/20/2014
Optical Sciences Division
Assistant
Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development & Acquisition) Sean
Stackley (left), and Dr. Delores Etter (right) present the award to Dr.
Keith Williams (center), NRL Optical Sciences Division.
(Photo: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory)
Dr. Keith J. Williams is recognized for advancing the state of the
art in RF photonics with the development of three new and emerging
concepts for microwave systems. His research shows that these systems
offer many advantages for the Navy and Department of Defense including
high performance linear links for wideband electronic warfare
applications, wideband nonlinear amplification concepts for electronic
warfare and radar systems, and wideband transmit and receive antenna
array beamforming systems. Dr. Williams has also demonstrated that
these systems are very practical for Navy and Department of Defense use
on a variety of platforms. The three technologies that Dr. Williams has developed over the last year have great potential for the operational Navy and Department of Defense. After he achieved laboratory validation, Dr. Williams quickly realized that the technologies could directly impact the performance of operational systems in several of the most challenging scenarios that they face. Earlier attempts to solve these problems with extensions of existing technology have been grossly inadequate, thus demanding new and innovative solutions. All three of Dr. Williams' accomplishments have been judged to be breakthroughs, and all are presently in the stages of development for transition to deployed systems.
- See more at: http://www.nrl.navy.mil/media/news-releases/2014/nrl-researchers-recognized-with-top-scientist-and-engineer-awards#sthash.oiKPTBYv.dpuf
A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of MarylandDr. Keith J. Williams is recognized for advancing the state of the art in RF photonics with the development of three new and emerging concepts for microwave systems. His research shows that these systems offer many advantages for the Navy and Department of Defense
- including high performance linear links for wideband electronic warfare applications,
- wideband nonlinear amplification concepts for electronic warfare and radar systems, and
- wideband transmit and receive antenna array beamforming systems.
Dr. Williams has also demonstrated that these systems are very practical for Navy and Department of Defense use on a variety of platforms.
Keith J. Williams received the B.S. degree, cum laude, in electrical engineering in 1987 from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE. He received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, in 1989 and 1994, respectively.
His doctoral dissertation research was conducted in the area of microwave p-i-n photodetector nonlinearities. In 1987 he joined the Optical Techniques Branch of the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, where his research interests include characterization and performance of microwave-optical devices, microwave fiber-optic links and systems, high-speed optoelectronics, new concepts for solving microwave related problems with fiber-optic solutions, and high current photodiodes. He is currently head of the Photonics Technology Branch at NRL, which includes research in microwave photonics, optical communications, laser and amplifier development, and information technology.
Sotera & NRL Optical Research Results
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NRL - Sotera Optical Research Contracts
Optical Techniques, Devices, and Measurements Support - N00173-14-R-RE01 - Federal Business Opportunities: OpportunitiesThe objective of this requirement is to conduct research, both theoretical and experimental, to conceive, design, fabricate, and characterize optical and opto-electronic materials, phenomena, devices, sensors and systems based on them which are the subject of certain key research projects at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington D.C.Optical Techniques, Devices, and Measurements (Classified) - N00173-14-R-AT01 - Federal Business Opportunities: Opportunities
These research efforts will include a number of inter-related tasks that vary in both their scientific dimensions and deliverable products. However, several tasks may support the same mission and must be coordinated or interfaced. Many of the experimental equipment items and facilities necessary to carry out these tasks are unique to NRL, which dictates that a major portion of the tasks be performed at NRL.
The research topics for these tasks include
Work will involve integration of components and subsystems and Navy platforms. In many of these programs, emphasis will be placed on signal processing, as well as sensor development.
- fiber optic sensors for acoustic, seismic, electric and magnetic fields,
- fiber optic sensors for strains and damage in structures;
- other optically based sensors for chemicals (both agent and non-agent), biological materials, and explosives;
- microwave photonics for electronic warfare, radar and communication links;
- multi component polymers for optical, electronic, and mechanical applications;
- novel infrared optical materials;
- optical emitters;
- high speed photo detectors;
- focal plane arrays; and
- quantum optics.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Optical Sciences Division carries out a variety of research and development activities focused on the invention, investigation, and development of new concepts for generating, transforming, modulating, and detecting electromagnetic energy spanning the ultraviolet through long wavelength infrared spectral regions. These concepts form the basis for new materials and devices, new sensors, new communications links, and new processing methods that will provide the Navy/DoD with enhanced capability for situational awareness, target detection, communications, defense of personnel and platforms, and other Navy/DoD applications.Global Strategies Group awarded $10M Naval Research Laboratory contract | Sotera Defense
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