Laser Technology

This area focuses on high performance, high reliability lasers and laser systems for measurement of essential planet atmospheric variables including aerosols, water vapor, ozone, wind velocity, green house gasses, ozone, and metrology applications such as ice cap thickness, as well as medicine and manufacturing technologies. Researchers must be able to apply subspecialty knowledge to research crystal materials and their frequencies, and design highly precise laser systems that can withstand both launch and the rigors of deployment in space.