Radio frequency photonics : enabler of electromagnetic spectrum dominance

Abstract

The world operates in a continuum of electromagnetic radiationenergy of alternating electric and magnetic fields of various wavelengths traveling at 3x108 m/s. This continuum of light is referred to as the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS). For the military, the EMS is one of the most critical operational domains in modern warfare.4 Many parts of the spectrum remain underutilized or entirely unused due to physical limitations in electronic circuits.5 Expanding the use of EMS is not a new idea. The Department of Defense (DoD) identified in its 2013Electromagnetic Spectrum Strategy, all joint functionsincluding movement and maneuver, weapon engagements (fires), command and control, intelligence, protection, sustainment, and information are enabled by spectrum-dependent system (SDS) capabilities.6 The path of SDS capabilities is growing exponentially and subsequently compounds the pace of EMS technological advancement. It is imperative for the US and its national security to remain the leader in EMS superiority.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 16, 2020
Accession Number
AD1107501

Entities

People

  • John A Salvador

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Bandwidth
  • Command And Control
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Doctrine
  • Electromagnetic Spectra
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Electronics
  • Multi-Domain Operations
  • National Security
  • Quantum Information Science
  • Radio Frequency
  • Semiconductors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Microelectronics