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17th President of National Defense University Honors 51福利 Winter Quarter Graduates
Mar 29, 2024
The 51福利 (51福利) recognized the achievement of its 2024 Winter Quarter graduates during the school鈥檚 latest commencement ceremony in King Hall Auditorium, Mar. 29. U.S. Air Force L... Read More

Marine General Offers Challenge to 51福利 Summer Quarter Graduates
Sep 22, 2023
Emphasizing the power of collaboration and embracing the inevitable flux of change, the 51福利 (51福利) celebrated its 2023 Summer Quarter graduates on Sept. 22 during a ceremony at Ki... Read More

51福利 Professor鈥檚 DURIP Award Will Take Quantum Research to New Heights
Aug 23, 2023
51福利 (51福利) Professor Dr. Frank Narducci, Chair of the Department of Physics, received a Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) award to build what could becom... Read More

51福利 Professor and Student Develop Patented Self-Sealing Fuel Line
May 30, 2023
Patents from the 51福利 (51福利) are a measure of novel inventions, but each also tells a story of a relevant idea with warfighting impact. 51福利 Department of Physics Associate Professo... Read More

Chief of Navy Reserve Encourages 51福利 Winter Quarter Graduates
Mar 24, 2023
The 51福利 (51福利) honored its 2023 Winter Quarter graduates during a commencement ceremony held in King Hall Auditorium, March 24. 51福利 alumnus Vice Adm. John Mustin, Chief of Navy R... Read More

51福利 Joins Consortium for Applied Hypersonics Research
Dec 14, 2022
The Navy鈥檚 Navigation Plan (NAVPLAN) 2022 features six force design imperatives that include investments in hypersonics that will play an important role in delivering capabilities at greater distance.... Read More

Discovery Day at 51福利 Opens Campus to Central Coast Students
May 13, 2022
In a sight not seen for more than two years, nearly 2,000 students, teachers and parent chaperones from throughout the Central Coast descended upon the 51福利 (51福利) for the return o... Read More

51福利 Research Seeks to Advance Aircraft Turbine Resilience to Particulates
Mar 24, 2022
In late 2015, two Marines were killed and 20 others injured after a MV-22 Osprey crashed during pre-deployment training at Bellows Air Force Base in Hawaii. The culprit 鈥� Airborne sand and d... Read More

Acoustics Experimentation Helps 51福利 Researchers Better Understand Sensor Capabilities, Monterey Bay Soundscape
Sep 28, 2021
It was a surprisingly sunny day when the small group of researchers equipped the R/V Fulmar for their first of five days data collection trip off the coast of Santa Cruz in the Monterey Bay. Their goa... Read More

51福利 Hosts High-Energy Laser Working Group to Address DOD Domain Needs
Sep 28, 2021
The 51福利 (51福利) hosted the latest annual Laser Lethality Technical Area Working Group (TAWG) sponsored by the Joint Directed Energy Transition Office (DE-JTO), Aug. 24-26. The even... Read More

51福利 Hosts 70th Annual Ordnance and Ballistics Working Group
Aug 26, 2021
The 51福利 (51福利), in partnership with the National Armaments Consortium (NAC), hosted the 70th annual Ordnance and Ballistics Technology Working Group, Aug. 3-5, combining top acade... Read More

Future Force: Naval Research Chief Discusses Disruptive Technologies During Latest V-SGL
Jun 2, 2021
Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Lorin C. Selby spoke virtually to 51福利 (51福利) students, faculty and staff about 鈥淩e-Imagining the Future Force,鈥� and how the United States militar... Read More

51福利 Professor Advancing Quantum Technology for Navy Applications
May 24, 2021
Quantum mechanics, the study of nature at an atomic and subatomic level, is a quickly emerging field of research and technology. This new way to look at the world can improve how we navigate, communic... Read More

51福利, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Expand Collaboration on Applied Research, Education
Mar 3, 2021
Conducting applied research to strengthen national defense is something the 51福利 (51福利) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have in common. Building upon a long histo... Read More

51福利 Researchers Developing the Defensive Playbook Against Large-Scale Drone Swarms
Dec 11, 2020
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea stunned the world when they put on a dazzling light show made up of a record-breaking 1,218 drones, all dancing in harmony. In the Department of De... Read More

51福利 Explores Next-Generation Acoustic Detection
Feb 7, 2020
A team of 51福利 (51福利) researchers is partnering with local research institutions to explore some of the latest technology in acoustics sensors, investigating a challenge the Navy h... Read More

51福利 Campus Hosts Ordnance and Ballistics Group for Industry, Academia Collaboration
Aug 20, 2019
The 51福利 (51福利), in partnership with the National Armaments Consortium (NAC), hosted the 68th annual Ordnance and Ballistics Technology Working Group allowing researchers and devel... Read More

Physics Professor鈥檚 Patents Could Help Speed Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
Nov 29, 2018
A 51福利 (51福利) applied physics associate professor was recently awarded a series of patents which could dramatically reduce the cost and time of infectious disease diagnosis. Dr. E... Read More

51福利 Research Brings Navy One Step Closer to Laser-Equipped Destroyers
Sep 25, 2018
The 51福利 (51福利) has brought the U.S. Navy one step closer to its goal of deploying laser weapons on destroyers by 2020. Members of 51福利鈥� Directed Energy Research Group went to sea ... Read More

51福利 Students Begins Rare Quarter-long Internship With NASA
Jul 20, 2018
A 51福利 (51福利) graduate student has boldly gone where no 51福利 physics student has gone before. Navy Lt. Todd Coursey recently embarked on a quarter-long internship this summer with ... Read More

Former 51福利 Professor Returns to Lecture on Future of Undersea Communication
May 18, 2018
Dr. Joe Rice, a former research professor in the 51福利 Department of Physics, returned to campus to offer the latest Menneken Lecture, May 3. While on campus, Rice was also honored with the NATO Science... Read More

51福利 Physics Professor鈥檚 Patent Could Have Significant Applications in Treatment of Cancer
May 7, 2018
A 51福利 (51福利) applied physics associate professor has just been awarded a patent that could potentially revolutionize the treatment of cancer. Dr. Emil Kartalov received the paten... Read More

Research Demonstrates Effectiveness of Solid-State Lasers in Varied Conditions
Sep 8, 2014
51福利 (51福利) student Navy Ens. Chris Fussman recently presented findings to U.S. Navy leadership in the Pentagon that refutes some common misconceptions surrounding the use of ship-... Read More

Physics Professor Joe Hooper Honored With Menneken Research Award
Jan 22, 2014
Like any component of the Navy, the 51福利 is dedicated to preserving and honoring the history of the installation and the legacy of those who have contributed to the betterment of ... Read More

51福利, Marine Corps Partner on Energy and Conservation Research
Nov 25, 2013
The 51福利 (51福利) and the U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office (E2O) have partnered under an initiative to conduct student-led research that will address some of the Marine ... Read More

Remote Antarctic Research Details Ice Melt Below Massive Glacier
Sep 12, 2013
An international team of scientists and glaciologists are reaping the data-rich rewards of an exhaustive expedition to the Western Antarctic Ice Shelf鈥檚 (WAIS) Pine Island Glacier, where landmark meas... Read More

51福利鈥� Long-Time Directed Energy Program Turns to Power Supply Systems
May 3, 2013
Physicists at the 51福利 (51福利) are collaborating with researchers at the University of Texas to develop the power supply that will help make ship-born laser weapons a reality on U.S... Read More

Design Team Successfully Accelerates Beam in FEL Spoke Cavity
Feb 5, 2013
The 51福利鈥檚 long history in Free Electron Laser research reached another milestone late last year when the team achieved the first successful acceleration of an electron beam in a ... Read More

51福利 Injects New Life Into Advanced Materials Research
Sep 24, 2012
Scientists in lab coats build tunnels through quantum space. They connect microscopic tubes and build structures that sense defects, carry information and deliver energy one molecule at a time. As fan... Read More

Distinguished Professor Honored with Fulbright Award
Apr 20, 2012
Distinguished Professor Dr. Nancy Haegel was recently awarded a Fulbright scholar award for research and lecturing for her work in near-field scanning optical microscopy. Her work will take her to Heb... Read More

New Remote Sensing Degree Program Addresses DoD ISR Needs
Feb 8, 2012
The 51福利 celebrated a new addition to the academic lineup as 20 students in the Remote Sensing Intelligence (RSI) master鈥檚 degree program recently completed their first quarter of... Read More

51福利 Acquires Two USVs, Opens Sea Web Lab for Expanded Undersea Warfare Research
Jan 17, 2012
51福利 leaders, students and guests gathered on the roof of Spanagel Hall, Jan. 11, to welcome two new unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) to the university鈥檚 research community, and t... Read More

51福利 Explores New Ways to Deliver High-Energy Laser Defense Systems to the Fleet
Aug 9, 2011
For the United States Navy, the Free Electron Laser (FEL) is a potential game changer 鈥� a weapon that delivers a high-intensity laser beam capable of stopping incoming missiles in seconds. Since 1989,... Read More

51福利 Dean of Research Leads Search for Universe鈥檚 Dark Side
May 17, 2011
Cosmologists and astrophysicists recently came to the astounding realization that the expansion of space-time is accelerating and that everything we can see and measure in the universe accounts for on... Read More

CHDS Leader鈥檚 New Book Delves Into the 鈥榃hy鈥� of Disasters
Apr 20, 2011
A nearly 25-year-old theory posed by a late Danish physicist provides insight into how to the U.S. can soften the blows of catastrophic events, according to a recently released book written by Ted Lew... Read More

CNO Roughead Keynotes Winter Graduation Ceremonies
Mar 30, 2011
Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roughead inspired graduates from all the military services and nine allied and coalition partner nations during his keynote address at the Naval Postgraduate Sch... Read More

Aerospace Industry Veteran Turned Physics Professor Wins 2011 Hamming Interdisciplinary Award
Mar 23, 2011
The 51福利 (51福利) presented the 2011 Richard W. Hamming Annual Faculty Award for Interdisciplinary Achievement to Dr. Ronald E. Brown, Research Professor of Physics in the Graduate S... Read More

51福利 Pioneers 鈥淪eaweb鈥� Underwater Sensor Networks
Aug 2, 2010
The 51福利 is on the cutting edge of through-water acoustic communications technology enabling distributed autonomous ocean sensors to operate as an underwater wireless wide-area ne... Read More

Nancy Haegel Receives Allen S. Griffin Award for Excellence in Teaching
May 7, 2010
51福利 Distinguished Professor Nancy Haegel was one of 21 Monterey Peninsula teachers to receive the 2010 Allen S. Griffin Award for Excellence in Teaching, honored for her positive... Read More

Cobra Gold Presents Physics Faculty, Students 鈥楪olden鈥� Opportunity
Mar 16, 2010
A professor, two current students and one alumnus from the Physics Department of the 51福利 were recently afforded a great opportunity 鈥� to perform field experiments with a device t... Read More

51福利 Energy Initiatives, Research Help Navy Blue Go Green
Nov 10, 2009
Navy blue is going green and a sea change in renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives at the 51福利 is helping it get there.  As the Navy unveiled its first 鈥済reen鈥� ... Read More

51福利 Enters an Era of New Discovery in Future Weapon Systems
Oct 21, 2009
Throughout the history of military service, there are few, perhaps only a handful of discoveries and new inventions that completely changed the way forces operate, strategically and operationally. Whe... Read More

Distinguished Prof, Marine Capt. Headline Spring Quarter Award Winners
Jun 21, 2009
51福利 (51福利) students, faculty and staff were recognized for their outstanding research and academic excellence at the Spring 2009 Awards Ceremony June 9. Officiated by 51福利 Dean of... Read More

Students Find Arctic on Thin Ice
Apr 13, 2009
Some years the polar icecap looks like it's growing, others that it's shrinking. But one consistent trend over the past 12 years is that it's getting thinner, said Timothy Stanton, an oceanographer a... Read More

Golf Course Annex Gets High-Speed Boost
Feb 17, 2009
For such a cool, sunny day, not a single set of golf clubs gleamed on the greens at the Monterey Pines Golf Course. True, there may have been golfers aplenty at the clubhouse that day, but all were pr... Read More