Major:
Directed Energy Systems Major
Description: A program that focuses on the study of lasers and other directed energy phenomena and their application to the creation of energy beam weapons systems. Includes instruction in photonics, electro-optics, microwave phenomena, laser chemistry, spectroscopy, chemical lasers, fibre lasers, imaging and optics, laser propagation and control, laser communication, infrared remote sensing, modeling and simulation, and related technologies.
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What Courses Do Directed Energy Systems Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you would take for Directed Energy Systems majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.
Chemistry |
Communication |
Laser Imaging |
Laser Modeling |
Microwaves |
Photonics |
Spectroscopy |
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