Control of Microstructure of Water by a Laser for Applications in Future Underwater Sensor and Communication
Abstract
ABSTRACT In this proposed project we will verify validity of our hypothesis that a high-power laser beam with specially designed radial profile of the beam intensity induces ordered molecular structure of water (or any other polar liquid) on macro scale (micrometer to millimeter). The key offerings of the performed research will be: 1) verified theoretical model of a channel in water consistent of laser-induced ordered macro size water molecular chains; 2) demonstration of high intensity coherent sub-millimeter wavelength electromagnetic emission generated due to laser-induced population inversion of the rotational molecular levels; and 3) results of the characterization of the physical properties of a laserinduced channel such as absorption spectrum, refractive index, density, electrical properties and evaluation of the channel’s usefulness as a low attenuation acoustic and electro-magnetic radiation conduit for applications in underwater sensing, communication and wireless energy transmission. The project will be managed by Dr. M. Shneider of Princeton University and Dr. V. Semak of VLAD, LLC. Both scientists have demonstrated extraordinary abilities in scientific research management by proposing, leading, and sucessfully concluding multiple projects funded by ONR, DARPA, AFOSR, NSF, and DOE. The project will be conducted utilizing facilities at Princeton and VLAD, LLC. All diagnistic equipment needed for the successful project completion is available at the Princeton University and VLAD, LLC. The project will be completed in 36 months with the total cost of $650,000.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141512109
Entities
People
- Mikhail N. Shneider
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Trustees of Princeton University
- United States Navy