Detection of Biochemical Pathogens, Laser Stand-off Spectroscopy, Quantum Coherence, and Many Body Quantum Optics

Abstract

Results of our earlier research in the realm of quantum optics were extended in order to solve the challenging technical problems of importance. Specifically, we conducted a broad theoretical and experimental study of new methods for generating coherence and explored the new forms of coherence which were found in order to develop technology in areas, where we have unique expertise, in order to solve current problems associated with national security interests. For example, we further developed our FAST CARS techniques and standoff detection schemes based on superradiance to allow for the possibility of detecting bio-chemical agents and explosives in the air via real time stand off spectroscopy. We also explored more efficient methods of generating UV light via quantum coherence.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 24, 2012
Accession Number
ADA558091

Entities

People

  • Marlan Scully

Organizations

  • Texas Engineering Experiment Station

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Detection
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Pulses
  • Laser Science
  • Lasers
  • National Security
  • Optical Phenomena
  • Optics
  • Physical Theories
  • Physics
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Quantum Optics
  • Radio Frequency Pulses
  • Raman Spectroscopy
  • Spectroscopy
  • Wave Mixing

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Quantum Computing