Analysis and Evaluation of Technical Data on the Photochromic and Non-Linear Optical Properties of Materials

Abstract

The principle goal of this effort is to provide technical assistance to DARPA in evaluating data on materials, especially polymers, that may be useful in the development of limiters and switches for the protection of eyes and electro-optic sensors from exposure to damaging levels of laser radiation. A principle task is to assist in the development of a predicative capability in assessing the viability of various approaches and devices and to assess theoretical limitations in the use of organic materials as optical switches and limiters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 15, 1990
Accession Number
ADA219398

Entities

People

  • Robert F. Cozzens

Organizations

  • George Mason University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Electro-Optics
  • Energetic Materials
  • Focal Planes
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Night Vision
  • Optical Properties
  • Organic Materials
  • Photochromic Materials
  • Radiation
  • Scientific Research

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy