Tag Archives: afosr

(U.S. Defense Department graphic illustration by Jessica L. Tozer/Released)

Meet the Scientists: Dr. Tim White

Posted on October 27, 2014 by jtozer

Meet the Scientists: Turning transparent things into reflective ones? Making materials move on their own? Who knew government chemical engineering could be so…cool.
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Metamaterials & Plasmonics

Posted on April 1, 2013 by jtozer

What do you know about metamaterials and plasmonics?  Well you’re about to learn a little more (or what those are in general)! Dr. Paras N. Prasad, a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Physics, Medicine and Electrical Engineering at the State University …
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Focus on the Future

Posted on February 24, 2013 by jtozer

This video focuses specifically on AFOSR‘s investment in six basic research areas that have the potential to create foundations for new disruptive technologies and solve formerly unsolvable problems for the Department of Defense. Each of the disruptive technologies discussed will …
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Communications and Sensing 2.0

Posted on January 11, 2013 by jtozer

For decades, researchers have to attempted better understand how data transfers and interacts with other environments, and how communication sources can be enhanced for the benefit of the warfighter.  Current Air Force basic research pushes the boundaries of quantum physics …
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Discovering Lasers

Posted on October 3, 2012 by jtozer

Did you know that the word “laser” is an acronym?  Seriously! LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.   Well that was my first guess…But before we start talking about the future of lasers (hello phasers), let’s take a …
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Seeing Through the Fog of War

Posted on April 20, 2012 by jtozer

A new circular polarizing filter may allow service members to see through dust and clouds. As sophisticated as the human eye is, it does not compare to what the latest scientific achievement has to offer in enhancing what can be …
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Live Stream from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Posted on March 6, 2012 by glenn.selby

A spider’s haircells can detect air flow at low levels even in a noisy background and its silk can be used in bullet proof vests! AFOSR program manager Dr. Hugh DeLong will highlight research he supports that investigates natural systems and ways to …
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Air Force Office of Scientific Research Hosts Annual Program Spring Review

Posted on March 5, 2012 by glenn.selby

By Robert White Air Force Office of Scientific Research The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) will soon host its annual Spring Review from 5 through 9 March, 2012. This program review, to be held at 950 Glebe Road, …
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