by AFRL PA | Aug 20, 2021 | AFRL Tech, Success Stories
AFRL’s THOR (Tactical High-power Operational Responder) is a prototype Directed Energy (DE) weapon used to disable the electronics in drones, and was specifically engineered to counter multiple targets – such as a drone swarm – with rapid results.
by AFRL PA | Aug 17, 2021 | Podcast, Success Stories
In this podcast episode Dr. Robert Fugate discusses his astounding career in physics, astrophotography and how he gained the title “Father of Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics.” If you’d like to hear more, check out Dr. Fugate’s talk in our AFRL...
by AFRL PA | Aug 17, 2021 | Podcast, Success Stories
Dr. Jack Drummond discusses moons orbiting asteroids, adaptive optics and why astronomy is known as the queen of the sciences.
by AFRL PA | Aug 17, 2021 | Podcast, Success Stories
Dr. Kamran Ghiassi, an AFRL senior research chemist and team lead, discusses satellite propulsion, STEM outreach and teamwork.
by AFRL PA | Aug 13, 2021 | Materials and Manufacturing, Success Stories
The Structured Optical Materials Research Team uses recent developments in structured optics, machine learning, deposition, and patterning in capabilities to demonstrate new technologies and materials for controlling light. What is SOMPRT? The Structured Optical...