PH2001

RM HarkinsPhysics

PH2001Physics Department

Winter 2013RM Harkins

Combat Systems Science and Engineering

Leadership

533 Physics

• Chairman– Prof Andres Larraza

• Associate Chair for Research– Prof Kevin Smith

• Associate Chair for Academics– Senior Lecturer Richard Harkins

• Curriculum Officer– LCDR Robert Kerchner

Combat Systems Science and Engineering

Purpose

Operational

1. Understand weapon effects to determine optimal Detect to Engage (DTE) strategies

2. Understand sensors to interpret the output3. Use fundamentals in electronics, mechanics, and

material science to better direct maintenance activities

4. Investigate renewable energy sources and technology to support combat systems

Acquisition

1. Write clear and achievable performance specifications

2. Make better source selection decisions3. Use understanding of science and technology to

evaluate system trade-offs and merits4. Distinguish promising leads from dead-end ideas5. Recognize design flaws6. Envision creative uses of technology

Educational Skill Requirements (ESR’s) for 570X P-Code

· Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Fundamentals: - Physics - Engineering of combat-systems technology- Theoretical/experimental support for Combat Systems

· Acoustic and Electromagnetic Systems:- Acoustic and electromagnetic propagation - Physics of solid state, and electro-optic devices - Principles of radar and sonar systems- Signal analysis, processing, and decision theory

· Control, Communication, & Robotic Systems: - Fiber optics - Automatic control systems - Open architecture designs - Integration of computing resources

· Weapons Systems and Applied Fluid Mechanics: - Fluid dynamics of subsonic/supersonic weapons - Warheads and their effects

· Energy- Renewable sources and materials- Support technology for weapons systems and

autonomous systems

• Combat Systems Analysis, Simulation, and Testing: – Systems Analysis and Simulation – Understanding of the limitations of each– Effects on required combat systems testing

• Combat Systems Technology – The principles of design – Development – Testing and evaluation – Performance/economic trade-offs in systems

• Materials Science: – Mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties

• Strategy and Policy: – JPME

• Technical Specialization: – Acoustics– Sensors– Weapons

Curricula Dictated by ESRs2 Acoustic & Electromagnetic Systems

Acoustic & Electromagnetic Propagation PH2151 Particle MechanicsPH3991 Theoretical Physics

PH3360 Electromagnetic Wave Propagation MA2121 Differential EquationsPH1322 Electromagnetism

Physics of solid state, and electro-optic devices PH2652 Modern PhysicsPH3292 Applied OpticsPH3360 Electromagnetic Wave Propagation

PH3655 Solid-State Physics PH2652 Modern Physics Principles of radar & sonar systems PH2652 Modern Physics

PH3292 Applied OpticsPH3360 Electromagnetic Wave Propagation

Signal Analysis, processing, & decision theory PC4015 Advanced Applied Physics Laboratory PC2013 Introductory Applied Physics LaboratoryPC2911 Inroduction to Computational PhysicsPC3014 Intermediate Applied Physics Laboratory

3 Control, Communication, & Robotic Systems Fiber Optics PH2652 Modern Physics

PH3292 Applied OpticsPH3360 Electromagnetic Wave Propagation

Automatic Control Systems PC4015 Advanced Applied Physics Laboratory PC2013 Introductory Applied Physics LaboratoryPC2911 Inroduction to Computational PhysicsPC3014 Intermediate Applied Physics Laboratory

PC4860 Advanced Weapons Concepts

Open Architecture Designs PC4015 Advanced Applied Physics Laboratory PC2013 Introductory Applied Physics LaboratoryPC2911 Inroduction to Computational Physics

Integration of Computing Resources PC4015 Advanced Applied Physics Laboratory PC2013 Introductory Applied Physics LaboratoryPC2911 Inroduction to Computational PhysicsPC3014 Intermediate Applied Physics Laboratory

4 Weapons Systems & Applied Fluid Mechanics Fluid Dynamics of sub/super sonic weapons PH2151 Particle Mechanics Warheads & their effects PH3991 Theoretical Physics

PC3800 Survey of the Effects of Weapons

PH2652 Modern Physics

PC3172 Physics of Weapons Systems: Fluid Dynamics of Weapons, Shock Waves, Explosions

PC3172 Physics of Weapons Systems: Fluid Dynamics of Weapons, Shock Waves, Explosions

PC3172 Physics of Weapons Systems: Fluid Dynamics of Weapons, Shock Waves, Explosions

PC3200 Physics of Electromagnetic Sensors & Photonic Devices

PC3200 Physics of Electromagnetic Sensors & Photonic Devices

PC3200 Physics of Electromagnetic Sensors & Photonic Devices

PC3400 Survey of Underwater Acoustics

Combat Systems Science and Engineering

Students

533 Population by USN Designator

IGEPs

533 International Population

Combat Systems Science and Engineering

Your Path

Degree

• Masters in Applied Physics – 8 quarters– Core graduate courses (3000 and 4000 series) in

• Theoretical Physics • Mechanics • Electricity and Magnetism • Quantum Mechanics

– Plus Track courses in:• Sensors or• Weapons or• Acoustics

JPME

• If you are an Unrestricted Line Officer (URL), you are required to complete the Joint Professional Military Education Sequence (JPME)– There are four: NW3230, NW3275, NW3276, NW3285

• If you are an ED you are only required to take NW3230, but can opt to take the entire sequence if desired

• If you are in another service (Army, etc.) War College courses are at your discretion

• International students do not take JPME courses

P-Code

• For USN students, the primary goal for postgraduate education is to obtain a P-Code. The CSSE matrix, in addition to core masters physics courses, is populated with PC (P-Code) courses. These courses are required to meet the curriculum sponsor’s Educational Skills Requirements (ESR) for the P-Code.

Tracks

• Sometime in your second quarter, you will need to select what track you choose to take:– Acoustics– Sensors– Weapons

• This will add an additional 4 to 5 coursed to your course matrix.

Acoustics Track

• PH3119: Oscillations and Waves• PH3451: Fundamental Acoustics• PH3452: Underwater Acoustics• PH4454: Sonar Transducer Theory and Design• PH4455: Sound Propagation in the Ocean

Sensors Track

• PH3292: Optics• PH3280: Introduction to MEMS Design• PH4271: Lasers and EO I• PH4272: Lasers and EO II• PH4273: Advance Imaging Systems

Weapons Track

• PH4055: Free Electron Laser Physics• PH4857: Terminal Ballistics and Shock Physics• PH4858: Electric Ship Weapon Systems• PH4171: Physics of Explosives• PH4911: Simulation of Weapons Systems

Core Matrix TemplateQuarter Course Course Course Course Course Course

1 NW3230 PH1994 PH1995 PH2001 PH2151

2 NW3275 PH0999 PH2351 PH3991 PH3996

3 NW3276 PH0999 PH2652 PH3152 PH3782 PH3997

4 NW3285 SI4000 PC3014 PH3360 PH3665 PH3998

5 PH0999 PC3172 PC4015 PH4996

6 PH0999 PC3400 ELECTIVE PC4860 PH4997

7 PH0999 PH0810 PH0810 PH4656

8 PC3200 PC3800 PH0810 PH0810 PH4001

Thesis

• You need to write a Thesis– Find a Topic and an Advisor– Write a Thesis Proposal

• Get it chopped up to the Physics Chair through your advisor(s), the Curricular Officer and the Associate Chair for Academics

• Physics Chairman will approve• If you intend to have an advisor outside of the

department, please come and talk to the Associate Chair for Academics First

Combat Systems Science and Engineering

Research

External Research Collaborations

Universities Laboratories Industry (TSAs & CRADAs)

Case Western Brookhaven NL Add Vision

Helmut Schmidt U AFRL Eglin GE Global Research

RPI Ernst Mach Institut L-3 Communications

Stanford U. Jefferson Lab Metacomp Technology

U. Bristol LANL Pacific Scientific EMC

U. Brussels LLNL Spectrolab

UC Berkeley NIST Templeman Automation

UC Santa Barbara NRC Canada

U. Delaware NUWC

U. Illinois Sandia NL

U. Maryland TDSI Singapore

USC NATO Undersea Research Centre

U. Rhode Island SPAWAR Systems Pacific

UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory Office of Naval Reasearch

SFSU Romberg Tiburon Center Naval Surface Warfare Center

NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL)

Recent Thesis Topics

· Acoustics- Broadband Underwater Acoustic Projectors: Double Resonance Transducer (DRT) - Theory, Design, Fabrication and Test- Undersea Node Localization Using Node-to-Node Acoustic Ranges in a Distributed Seaweb Network- Measurements and Analysis of the Acoustic Radiation Force- Investigation of Submarine Transient Signal and Automated Detection Algorithm Development- Torpedo Sonar Array Transducer Element Mount Optimization

· Sensors- Extracting Hidden Trails and Roads Under Canopy Using LIDAR- THz-Imaging Through-the-Wall Using the Born and Rytov Approximation- "Probable Cause" for Maritime Interdictions Involving Illicit Radioactive Materials- Modeling the Performance of MEMS Based Directional Microphones- Spectral Analysis of U/V Clutter Sources to Improve Probability of Detection in Helipcopter UV Missile Warning Systems- Polarimetric Imaging for the Detection of Disturbed Surfaces- Generation of MWIR Signature Using Infrared Miscroradiating Devices for Vehicle Identification Friend or Foe

Applications- Characterization of Robotic Tail Orientation as a Function of Platform Position for Surf-Zone Robots

· Weapons- Investigation of Potential Detonation Reactions from Non-Explosives- Investigation of New Materials and Methods of Construction of Personnel Armor- Demonstration of Lightweight Engineering Solutions for a Low-Cost Safe Explosive Ordnance Destruct Tool- Exploration of Potential Chemical Energy/Kinetic Energy Coupling During Hypervelocity Impact and Penetration- Quantification of Increased Detonation Power Output From Explosives by a Novel Circumferential Initiation Scheme

and its Applicability to Insensitive Munitions- Ultraviolet Resonant Raman Enhancements in the Detection of Explosives

Acoustics

• Active Sonar transducer array interaction modeling (Baker)

• Acoustics and fluid dynamics (Denardo)• Sonar technology (Kapolka)• Underwater acoustic communication

(Rice)• Vector acoustic sensors (Smith)

– Wave Glider employment

Weapons

• Energetic materials and explosives (Brown)

• Directed energy research (Colson, Schwent, Blau)

• Dynamic materials research (Hooper)

Sensors

• Radar imaging (Borden)• Solid state devices and characterization

(Haegel)• Novel sensors and imaging arrays

(Karunasiri)• MEMS based THz sources (Larraza)• Remote sensing (Olsen)• Autonomous Systems (Harkins)• Energy Materials and Devices (Osswald)

Milestones

• By end of Second Quarter select your track• By end of 4th quarter identify your thesis

advisor and have your thesis proposal approved by the Physics Chairman

• Maintain a 3.00 GPA for graduate level work• Complete your thesis and submit to the

Chairman NLT 3 weeks prior to graduation