High Energy Laser Research Initiatves
Abstract
This program funds basic research aimed at developing fundamental scientific knowledge to support future Department of Defense (DoD) high energy laser (HEL) systems. The HEL Joint Technology Office (JTO) sends these funds to multi-disciplinary research institutes (MRIs) for projects on laser and beam control technologies. In addition, funding supports educational grants to stimulate interest in HELs. These educational grants are used for educational tools, scholarships, and summer intern employees in military laboratories. Through this program, the DoD invests in research directed toward increasing knowledge and understanding in those fields of science and engineering related to long-term national security needs. This program is in Budget Activity 1, Basic Research, because it funds scientific study and experimentation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 615097_0601108F_1_3600_PB_2011
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