Short Courses
The following short courses were offered on Monday, 9 March 2020 in conjunction with the
2020 Annual Directed Energy Science & Technology Symposium.
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits are awarded by DEPS for completion of the short courses.
Not all courses were open to all registrants. All of the classes were unclassified, but some had additional participation requirements,
which are listed below and are identified in the Classification field in the course descriptions.
- Distribution limitation A - Open, public release. Any registrant may participant.
- Distribution limitation C - Restricted to U.S. citizens who are employees of the federal government or its contractors.
- Distribution limitation D - Restricted to U.S. citizens who are employees of the Department of Defense or its contractors.
Course 1. Introduction to High Energy Laser Systems
Classification: Unclassified, Distribution Limitation A
Instructor: Matthew Leigh, DE JTO
Duration: Half-day course, 0800 to 1200
CEUs awarded: 0.35
Course Description:This lecture will introduce the field of HEL weapons and their associated technologies
using an interweaving of technical requirements, history, and accomplishments. The basic attributes of HEL weapons will be
covered, leading into discussions of laser-material interaction, lethality, potential weapon applications, system requirements,
laser power scaling, propagation, and beam control. DoD interest in tactical applications, current technical issues, and areas
of research emphasis will be highlighted.
Intended Audience: This course is geared to those with a technical background who seek an overview of HEL
technology and the current state of the art. Individuals who are beginning to work in the field or technical managers who
wish an integrated overview would benefit from the class.
Instructor Biography: Matthew Leigh earned his BS in Physics from Brigham Young University. He earned his PhD in Physics at the University of Arizona, and his dissertation work was on pulsed fiber lasers under the direction of Dr. Nasser
Peyghambarian. He worked at Spectra-Physics, NP Photonics, and
Envisioneering before entering government service. He helped out with a
number of projects at NSWC-DD, including the LaWS program. He was selected
to serve as the Navy Science and Technology Representative at the High
Energy Laser Joint Technology Office where he has been overseeing the
university Multidisciplinary Research Initiative program and the Atmospheric
Propagation TAWG.
Course 2. Introduction to High Power Microwave Systems
Classification: Unclassified, Distribution Limitation C
Instructor:
- Samuel Gutierrez, AFRL
- Sterling Beeson, AFRL
Duration: Half-day course, 0800-1200
CEUs awarded: 0.35
Course Description:
This course will provide an introduction to RF Directed Energy weapons, also known as
High Power Microwave (HPM) weapons. The course consists of five parts: 1) a general introduction to the basic terms
and concepts, 2) prime power and pulsed power systems needed to drive HPM devices, 3) HPM sources to include concepts
and examples, 4) HPM narrowband and wideband antennas, and 5) design and fabrication of HPM systems.
At the end of the class, students will know what RF-DEWs are and how they differ from classical Electronic Warfare
and nuclear EMP. Students will learn the various ways to design and develop HPM subsystems to include the fundamental
concepts through the practical construction of such systems (science and engineering). Technology discussions will
show the difference between narrow band (NB) and ultra-wide band (UWB) sources, antennas and diagnostics, as well as
the principal elements of the power systems needed to support them. The course concludes with a examples of HPM systems
developed in the recent years. Topics to be covered include:
- Definitions, motivation, notional concepts
- Technology - Power Sources and Power Conditioning, Microwave Oscillators, Antennas, Diagnostics
- System level design for multiple application
Intended Audience: Newcomers to the field of RF-DEW or managers with some background in science and engineering
will benefit the most from this course.
Instructor Biographies:
Sam Gutierrez has over 30 years of experience in directing and performing RDT&E programs. He has worked extensively in
Simulation, Effects, Test, and Prototyping of both HPM and High Energy Laser systems. He has had assignments in HPM, Optics,
HPC, Test, and as Staff Specialist for DEW at the ASD/R&E. He is currently a Principal Engineer and Program Manager in the
AFRL/RD HPM division. He holds an MSEE from the New Mexico State University, a BSEE from the University of New Mexico,
DAU level 3 Ratings in SE and S&T management, and FAA Pilot ratings in airplane and rotary wing aircraft.
Sterling Beeson is currently a Research Electronics Engineer at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Albuquerque, NM, USA. He works in the Directed Energy Directorate under the High Power Electromagnetic Division where he conducts research on HPEM sources and systems. He received a BS in Applied Physics from Angelo State University and a MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University for his work on pulsed RF generated plasmas with an emphasis on pulsed power, low temperature plasma physics, and microwave engineering.
Course 3. Windows and Coatings for HEL Systems
Classification: Unclassified, Distribution Limitation A
Instructor: Bill Decker
Day/Time: Half-day course, runs 0800-1200
CEUs awarded: 0.35
Course Description:
Windows - issues and solutions
- How are these windows different?
- What are the options for materials?
- What are the performance specs that are important to DE?
- Optical polishing technology - current state of the art
Coatings
- Why are they still a problem?
- Where can I get the work done?
Intended Audience: All with a desire to learn about optical materials and high performance coatings. A background in optics is not
required, but will enhance a student's experience. No formal training is required.
Instructor Biography: Mr. Decker served twenty years in the US Army, including assignments as a Physics Instructor at the US Military
Academy and as Research and Development Coordinator at the Army's Night Vision and Electro-Optics Laboratory. Since his retirement, he has held
management positions at ITT Night Vision, the University of Texas Applied Research Laboratory and at L-3 Brashear. He recently retired as the
Director, Technology Transition Center of Excellence at the Defense Acquisition University, where he also taught engineering and science and
technology management courses. Mr. Decker is a graduate of Cornell University and the Naval Postgraduate School.
Course 4. Warfighter 101
Classification: Unclassified, Distribution Limitation A
Instructors:
- Dan A. Isbell, USAF, Retired
- Robert M. Newton, USAF, Retired
Duration: Half-day course, runs 0800-1200
CEUs awarded: 0.35
Course Description: This course provides a general overview of directed energy
weapons, including high energy laser (HEL) and high power microwave (HPM) systems. The
emphasis is on the operationally distinguishing characteristics of systems nearing
deployment. A special feature of the course is the availability of system
simulators for use by the students. The simulators are being provided by AEgis Technologies
Group and by Schafer Corporation. Topics to be covered include:
- Overview of HEL Systems
- Overview of HPM Systems
- HEL Simulation
- HPM Simulation
Intended Audience: This course is intended for students without a technical
background as an introduction to the operational characteristics of HEL and HPM systems.
Instructor Biographies: Dan Isbell brings a broad range of expertise and experience to the defense and technology industry with his 27 years of service in the US Air Force. His insight comes from an educational background that includes a Master's degree in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University, a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from Troy State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. During his Air Force career he also completed flight school, test pilot school, Senior Acquisition Manager's course, Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the professional military service schools.
Dan's formal education and training founded his broad experience in aircraft and weapons airworthiness certification and program management, business development and integration, technology and engineering, fighter aircraft and special operations. His positions include Chief, F-16 Systems Program Office, Commander of 514th Flight Test Squadron, Operations Research Systems Analyst for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Program Analysis & Evaluation, Air Vehicle Program Manager for F/A-22 Systems Program Office, Chief of Weapon System Sector and Technology Integration Lead for Battlefield Air Operations Kit National Team.
Bob Newton is an advanced systems developer with nearly 20-year DE experience. Currently he leads a defense technology company in applying his over 35-years of US Air Force and commercial industry experience. Beginning with a technical education in Aerospace Engineering from The Ohio State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology, his mission perspective comes from F-16 fighter and special operations. He is an acquisition professional and test pilot with over 4500 hours in over 60 types of aircraft. His specific acquisition related responsibilities involved F-16 performance / flying qualities / avionics / sensors / weapons flight test and airworthiness certification, F-22 program management, Air Force Material Command headquarters, Pentagon Air Staff, and industry. He has commanded flying units and is a veteran of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM.
Course 5. Combat Systems Engineering of DEWs T&E
Classification: Distribution D
Instructor: Douglas H. Nelson, Teknicare, Inc.
Duration: Half-day course, runs 0800-1200
CEUs awarded: 0.35
Course Description: An introduction to the combat systems engineering process for design, development, and realization of directed energy weapons. The fundamentals of the combat systems engineering approach will be introduced to provide context and comparison to systems engineering models commonly in use. The steps/activities of this combat systems engineering process as tailored to directed energy systems will be examined.
Intended Audience: TBD
Instructor Biography: Doug Nelson received his Bachelor of Science in 1980 from the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY where he concentrated in physics with a specialty in weapons systems engineering. After graduation, Doug finished the Armor Officer Basic Course at Fort Knox, KY. He then completed a series of operational tours in Korea and CONUS serving as a tank platoon leader, tank company executive officer, tank company commander as well as various brigade & battalion staff positions. Doug then graduated from the Armor Officer Advanced Course at Fort Knox in 1986 subsequently earning Master or Science. in physics from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey, CA, in 1988. While at NPS, he conducted research in the analysis of selected atmospheric optical turbulence effects on the Relay Mirror Experiment. Upon graduation from NPS, he was an instructor and assistant professor of physics at USMA concurrently graduating from the Command & General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS. In 1991, Doug then redeployed to Korea for tours as a tank battalion operations officer and brigade logistics officer. Beginning in 1993, Doug served as a Military Research Associate and upon retirement from the Army in 1997, a Staff Research Assistant, at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) conducting research in CO2 DIAL. While at LANL, Doug earned his PhD in Optical Science from the University of New Mexico in 1999.
In 2000, Doug transitioned to industry, first with Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, AZ where he conducted test planning and analysis on AIM-9X Sidewinder. In mid 2001, he transferred to The Boeing Company where he managed and contributed technically to various programs including several in directed energy (DE). Among these were: Relay System Internal Research & Development, Aerospace Relay Mirror System, Airborne Laser, Advanced Tactical Laser, High Energy Laser Technology Demonstrator, Active Track of satellite targets, Exo-atmospheric Kill Vehicle, SBInet, Ground Combat Vehicle as well as several proprietary programs.
In 2011, Doug joined the Systems Engineering Department at the Naval Postgraduate School as an Associate Professor. There he taught the Directed Energy Systems track as well as the Combat Systems Engineering track and other systems engineering & project management courses. He also conducted research into mission engineering, atmospheric optical turbulence effects, combat force protection & survivability as well as high energy laser system and subsystem integration.
He transitioned to the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command in 2016. There his duties included serving as the Army Representative to the High Energy Laser Joint Technology Office (HEL JTO) Atmospheric Propagation Technical Area Working Group (AP TAWG) and the Modeling & Simulation (M&S) TAWG.
Doug is now the Senior Combat Systems Engineer with Teknicare, Inc. supporting several government programs. Areas of expert support include beam control, combat systems engineering and DE test & evaluation.
Course 6. HEL Lethality Science
Classification: Unclassified, Limited Distribution C
Instructors:
- Mr. Chuck Lamar
- Mr. David Lyman
- Mr. Allen Westonhofer
- Dr. Tom Schriempf
- Dr. Christopher Lloyd
- Mr. Bryan Knott
Duration: Full-day course, runs 0800-1700
CEUs awarded: 0.7
Course Description: The course is intended as an overview of lethality science from a Tri-service perspective. The course will first describe the role of lethality science in the systems engineering process and its relation to the other major disciplines in HEL science and engineering. The mathematical and physical foundation of lethality science related to the interaction of High Energy Lasers with materials will be presented. The afternoon session will focus on testing and the various products resulting from
HEL Lethality programs.
Topics to be covered include:
- System Engineering
- Modeling
- Physics Foundation
- Other Effects
- Engineering Level Modeling
- Testing
- Testing Standards
- Instrumentation
- Test Strategy & Dynamic Testing
- Lethality Products
- Vulnerability Modules
- JMEM
- HELRAPT
- Database
Intended Audience: HEL Lethality is the cornerstone of system engineering. Those working in the fields of System Engineering, Laser Vulnerability, and Weapons Effectiveness Assessment should benefit from the course.
Instructor Biographies: Mr. Chuck LaMar leads the U.S. Army High Energy Laser Lethality program. As such, Mr. LaMar led the Directed Energy
Alternative system engineering for the recent U.S. Army Analysis of Alternatives. He is also the program manager for
the Army's Solid State Laser Testbed; a facility dedicated to lethality and propagation studies for High Energy Lasers.
In addition, he represents the Army on the JTO Lethality and Beam Control TAWG. He has written over 50 professional
papers and publications in the field of High Energy Lasers.
Dr. Christopher Lloyd is currently leading the Navy's High Energy Laser Lethality program.
He has been a Lead Scientist at NSWC Dahlgren since 2009, where he serves as the Lethality IPT Lead for the Solid State
Laser-Technology Maturation program (SSL-TM). He worked at the Naval Research Laboratory for 9 years, supporting
material fabrication and laser testing efforts for PMS-405 and NSWC Dahlgren. He has coordinated several HEL lethality
field and laboratory tests and collaborated jointly with the Army and Air Force lethality teams to support the Navy's
SSL-TM, HEL JTO and Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) laser programs. Dr. Lloyd received his Ph.D. in Physical Sciences
from George Mason University in 2009.
Course 7. Atmospheric Laser Propagation
Classification: Unclassified, Distribution Limitation C
Instructors:
- Steven Fiorino, AFIT
- Jaclyn Schmidt, AFIT
Duration: Half-day course, 1300-1700
CEUs awarded: 0.35
Course Description: This course addresses how to characterize and quantify the major effects of the atmosphere on directed energy weapons propagation. A first principles atmospheric propagation and characterization code called the Laser Environmental Effects Definition and Reference (LEEDR) is described and demonstrated. LEEDR enables the creation of climatologically- or numerical weather prediction (NWP)-derived vertical profiles of temperature, pressure, water vapor content, optical turbulence, and atmospheric particulates and hydrometeors as they relate to line-by-line or band-averaged layer extinction coefficient magnitude at any wavelength from 200 nm to 8.6 m. Applying those atmospheric effects to High Energy Lasers (HELs) is addresses by introducing and demonstrating a high-fidelity scaling-law HEL propagation coded called the High Energy Laser End-to-End Operational Simulation HELEEOS. The course outline is as follows:
- Intro to atmospheric structure and constituents
- Atmospheric boundary layer
- Aerosol / fog / clouds
- Atmospheric radiative / propagation effects
- Extinction, refraction
- Optical turbulence, scintillation
- Laser Environmental Effects Definition and Reference (LEEDR)
- HEL thermal blooming effects in the atmosphere
- Optics, beam control: turbulence / thermal blooming compensation
- Coherent beam combining
- High Energy Laser End to End Operational Simulation (HELEEOS)
Intended Audience: US Government personnel and their direct contractors who have program requirements for or are interested in methods and tools to assess realistic environments and environmental effects for HEL modeling and simulation, HEL mission planning, and/or military systems operations. The course assumes the students have some technical background in radiative transfer through the atmosphere--either via an undergraduate degree or career experience.
Instructor Biographies: Steven T. Fiorino received his BS degrees in geography and meteorology from Ohio State (1987) and Florida State (1989) universities. He additionally holds an MS in atmospheric dynamics from Ohio State (1993) and a PhD in physical meteorology from Florida State (2002). He is a retired USAF Lt Col who is currently a Professor of Atmospheric Physics within the Engineering Physics Department at AFIT and is the Director of the AFIT Center for Directed Energy. His research interests include microwave remote sensing, development of weather signal processing algorithms, and atmospheric effects on military systems such as high-energy lasers and weapons of mass destruction. Dr. Fiorino is a member of SPIE, AMS, AIAA, OSA, and DEPS.
Jaclyn E. Schmidt received her BS degree in meteorology (2010) from the University of South Alabama, and her professional career is rooted in atmospheric and oceanographic data analysis for DoD and military service support, including NOAA's National Data Buoy Center and the Naval Oceanographic Office. She is currently the Laser Environmental Effects Definition and Reference (LEEDR) POC for the Center for Directed Energy (CDE) at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). Her research interests include numerical weather modeling, aerosol effects on radiative transfer, and enhancements to modeling and simulations tools as they relate to the directed energy and intelligence communities. She is a member of DEPS and AMS.
Course 8. High Power Microwave Directed Energy Weapons and Their Effects
Classification: Unclassified, Distribution Limitation C
Instructor: John Tatum, SURVICE Engineering Company
Day/Time: Half-day course, runs 1300-1700
CEUs awarded: 0.35
Course Description:
This course is an introductory course to High Power Radio Frequency/Microwave (HPM) Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) and their effects. The course will cover what HPM weapons are, the type of weapons - Narrowband and Wideband, how the weapons are like, but different from traditional Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP), how the HPM energy couples in to a target's electronics and their effects. The course will also cover some of the basic modeling and simulation tools for computing/estimating the probability of target failure as a function of weapon power density and range. Finally, we will show an example of how to determine hardening requirements for a notional helicopter against an HPM weapon.
Some topics include:
- What are HPM DEW weapons?
- Why Does the Warfighter Care About HPM DEWs?
- What are the Types of HPM DEWs?
- How are HPM DEWs similar to EW and EMP, but different?
- How Does HPM DEW energy couple into a target?
- What are the Effects of HPM DEW?
- How can we Compute/Estimate the HPM DEW Level Required to Produce System Failure?
- How can we Protect our Systems Against HPM DEW Environments?
Intended Audience: This course is intended for those individuals that are looking for an introduction to High Power Microwave Directed Energy Weapons and their effects on target systems. The course assumes that the student has some science/engineering background and understands some Radio Frequency/Microwave theory and techniques.
Instructor Biography:
John T. Tatum is an electronic system's engineer with over 44 years of experience in Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW), Electromagnetic (EM) Effects and Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) and their effects. Mr. Tatum now works for the SURVICE Engineering Company as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) EW and Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapons (RF DEWs) and their effects. He also acts as a SME for the Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) and provides information on RF DEW technology and effects.
Before SURVICE, he worked for the US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Adelphi, Md. {formerly Harry Diamond Laboratories (HDL)} in ARL's RF Electronics Division for almost 37 years, where he directed and participated in High Power RF/Microwave (HPM) effects investigations on military systems and supporting infrastructure. Mr. Tatum also investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of RF DEW concepts for various Army applications. Mr. Tatum was the Army chairman of the RF DE Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manual (JMEM) Working Group and chaired RF Effects Panel for the OSD Technology Panel on DEW. He is a fellow of the Directed Energy Professional Society (DEPS) and has published several papers on RF susceptibility assessments, system effects investigations and effects data bases in both DoD and IEEE conferences. In his spare time, Mr. Tatum is a volunteer teacher for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to elementary, middle and high school students.
Course 9. Directed Energy Bio-Effects
Classification: Unclassified, Distribution Limitation D
Instructor:
- Dr. Robert Thomas, AFRL
- Dr. Noel Montgomery, AFRL
Duration: Half-day course, runs 1300-1700
CEUs awarded: 0.35
Course Description: This course will present and discuss the effects of optical and radio frequency energy
upon biological systems. With the proliferation of directed energy (DE) sources in the military environment there
is increasing need for understanding DE bioeffects to protecting our troops from incidental or intentional exposure.
We will present the mechanisms through which biology may be affected by DE and the power levels required to produce
effects. This information will be set within a safety, legal, and policy context to illuminate the challenges faced
by DE systems as they navigate the acquisition environment. Topics include:
- Why is the Department of Defense Interested in Directed Energy Bioeffects?
- Laser Bioeffects
- Applications and Considerations
- Modeling Hazards and Assessing Effectiveness
- Mechanisms of Damage for tissues
- Eye Vs. Skin
- Long Exposures
- Moderate Length Exposures
- Short Pulse Exposures
- Special Considerations
- Laser Summary
- RF Bioeffects
- Damage Mechanisms and Modeling
- Dosimetry
- RF Case Studies
Intended Audience: This course is intended for anyone interested in the biological effects of laser and radio
frequency energy. Rigorous scientific directed energy bioeffects information will be presented in a context of safety,
legal, and systems development
Instructor Biobraphy:
Dr. Noel D. Montgomery is a Senior Research Electrical Engineer in the Radio Frequency Bioeffects Branch of the
711 Human Performance Wing, Air Force Research Laboratory. He has 29 years experience in characterization of radiation
hazards and bioeffects to include Radio Frequency, optical, and ionizing radiation effects on humans and the environment.
Dr. Montgomery has a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio, a Master of Science Degree in Health Physics from Texas A&M University, and a
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Portland, Oregon. Dr. Montgomery is a diplomate of the
American Board of Health Physics.
Course 10. Introduction to Counter Directed Energy
Classification: Unclassified, Limited Distribution D
Instructor: Dan A. Isbell, USAF, Retired
Duration:Half-day course, runs 1300-1700
CEUs awarded: 0.35
Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the field of counter-DEW; specifically this course
will discuss the basic scientific aspects of protecting systems from DEW and review technologies available to counter
the effects of DEW on various types of systems. Future research directions in counter-DEW technology will also be discussed.
This course is intended to be an introduction to the subject and is intended to provide the attendee with a basic understanding
of the technologies, issues and solutions surrounding efforts to counter directed energy weapon systems. At the end of the course
you should have an understanding of (1) the basic operation & effects of directed energy weapons, (2) material hardening approaches,
(3) atmospheric propagation effects & use in countering DEW, (4) operational techniques for counter-DEW, and (5) research directions
for counter-DEW. Topics include:
- Review of DEW
- Sensor Hardening
- Propagation Effects
- Operational Techniques
- Directions in C-DEW
Intended Audience: This course is intended for for engineers, scientists, system analysts, program managers, and military
planners. Familiarity with basic optics and physics, such as that found in a two semester university
level introductory physics course is beneficial.
Instructor Biography: Dan Isbell brings a broad range of expertise and experience to the defense and technology industry with his 27 years of service in the US Air Force. His insight comes from an educational background that includes a Master's degree in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University, a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from Troy State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. During his Air Force career he also completed flight school, test pilot school, Senior Acquisition Manager's course, Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the professional military service schools.
Dan's formal education and training founded his broad experience in aircraft and weapons airworthiness certification and program management, business development and integration, technology and engineering, fighter aircraft and special operations. His positions include Chief, F-16 Systems Program Office, Commander of 514th Flight Test Squadron, Operations Research Systems Analyst for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Program Analysis & Evaluation, Air Vehicle Program Manager for F/A-22 Systems Program Office, Chief of Weapon System Sector and Technology Integration Lead for Battlefield Air Operations Kit National Team.
Course 11. Beam Control for Laser Weapon Systems
Classification: Unclassified, Distribution A
Instructor: Dr. Mark Spencer, AFRL
Duration: Half-day course, runs 1730-2130
CEUs awarded: 0.35
Course Description: This half-day course closely follows the material presented in five chapters of a recently published DEPS textbook entitled: "Beam Control for Laser Systems, 2nd Edition." It also covers additional topics in atmospheric propagation and deep turbulence. The intent of this half-day course is to expose students to the introductory material needed to become independent learners with respect to beam-control technology. Overall, students will gain exposure to beam-control topics ranging from optics fundamentals to adaptive optics (see the full list below).
Please note that a copy of “Beam Control for Laser Systems, 2nd Edition” will be available for purchase at a reduced price as part of this half-day course. The material presented in this textbook is tutorial in nature with exercises found at the back of each chapter. A companion CD also provides solutions with MATLAB code for these exercises. If you would like to purchase the book, please contact Cristina Crowson at Cristina@deps.org.
Topics to be covered include:
- Optics fundamentals (Chapter 2)
- Systems engineering (Chapter 3)
- Classical controls (Chapter 5)
- Optical train components (Chapter 11)
- Adaptive optics (Chapter 14)
- Atmospheric propagation and deep turbulence (new notes)
Intended Audience: This course is for the working professional. Both technical personnel and program managers will benefit from the material presented. With that said, the material presented assumes an undergraduate education in science and engineering.
Instructor Biography: Mark Spencer is a Senior Research Physicist and the Principal Investigator for the Aero Effects and Beam Control Program at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy Directorate. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Optical Sciences and Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) within the Department of Engineering Physics. Mark obtained his BS degree in Physics from the University of Redlands in 2008 and his MS and PhD degrees in Optical Sciences and Engineering from AFIT in 2011 and 2014, respectively. He is an active member of DEPS (since 2007) and is a coauthor of the textbook used for this half-day course.
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Last updated: 19 March 2020
