High Energy Laser Research Initiatives
Abstract
This program funds basic research aimed at developing fundamental scientific knowledge to support future Department of Defense Directed Energy weapon systems through the Joint Directed Energy Transition Office. This program funds multi-disciplinary research institutes to conduct research on laser, laser beam control and high power microwave technologies. In addition, this program supports educational grants to stimulate student interest in directed energy and encourage graduate research in topics related to high energy lasers and high power microwaves. These educational grants are used for educational tools, scholarships, and summer intern employees in military laboratories. Efforts in this program have been coordinated through the Department of Defense Science and Technology Executive Committee process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication. This program is in Budget Activity 1, Basic Research because this budget activity includes scientific study and experimentation directed toward increasing fundamental knowledge and understanding in those fields of the physical, engineering, environmental, and life sciences related to long-term national security needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- 0601108D8Z_1_0400_PB_2022
- Change Summary Explanation
- In FY 2022, High Energy Laser Research Initiatives transferred from Air Force Program Element (PE) 0601108F to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) under PE 0601108D8Z for management and execution responsibility to better align this research area to OSD priorities.
- Service Agency Name
- Office of the Secretary Of Defense
Entities
Organizations
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
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