Computational and Information Sciences Directorate Research Areas

Nonlinear Dynamics and Adaptive Optics

Advisor: JJ Liu
Adelphi, Maryland

Key words: nonlinear optics, pattern analysis, images and image processing

This research focuses on spatio-temporal nonlinear effects for information processing and image mitigation and recognition. Opportunities exist in the following areas:

• adaptive systems for laser beam phase distortion suppression
• phase retrieval problem
• photorefractive crystal techniques for information processing
• pattern formation, recognition, and control in two-dimensional optical feedback systems
• neuromorphic optical systems and optical synergetics
• adaptive imaging of phase-distorted extended targets
• optical communications