Photonics Research Center Constituent Departments Physics and Nuclear Engineering Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Chemistry and Life Science Photonics Research Center Constituent Departments Physics and Nuclear Engineering Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Chemistry and Life Science About the Center The Photonics Research Center (PRC) at West Point is the hub for cutting-edge research in harnessing the power of light. Experts from a diverse set of fields, including physics, engineering, and chemistry, collaborate on research involving lasers, fiber optics, remote sensing, and more. The PRC fosters a dynamic, inclusive, and interdisciplinary environment where students can contribute to Department of Defense-related research. LTC Brian Holloway Academy Professor and Director of the Photonics Research Center Lieutenant Colonel Brian Holloway is an Academy professor in the Physics and Nuclear Engineering Department at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) and is the director of the USMA’s Photonics Research Center (PRC). LTC Hollow is also a principal investigator with the Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics research program’s Quantum Information Sciences and Technology (QIST) group. Read more about LTC Holloway Meet the PRC staff & faculty Photonics Research Center's Areas of Research Our cadets and faculty are conducting research at the cutting edge of photonics. Our established research fields include: Directly Modulated Lasers The workhorse in data communication centers is the vertical cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) due to its small size, low cost, and high reliability. One limitation is its relatively low modulation rates. This project explores methods and techniques to increase the modulation rates. Learn more about Directly Modulated Laser Modulation 3D Carbon Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion Applications Carbon nanomaterials are a promising nanoscale platform to construct 3D stationary, flowable and composite electrodes with noble metal and metal oxide particles for novel high-performance small- and large-scale electrochemical energy storage devices and optoelectronic sensors. Learn more about 3D Carbon Nanomaterials High Energy Lasers Directed Energy (DE) weapon systems in the form of visible and infrared lasers can produce both reversible and non-reversible battlefield effects. The High Energy Laser (HEL) group in the Photonics Research Center conducts militarily-relevant research supporting the Department of Defense high-energy laser projects. Learn more about High Energy Lasers Applied Quantum Sciences and Technology Experimental, theoretical, and computational applied quantum research is ongoing in the Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) Laboratory. The QIST Laboratory is nested under the PRC's Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics Program, which is an interdisciplinary collaboration of scientists and students exploring the fundamental interactions between light and matter. Learn more about Applied Quantum Sciences & Technology Publications and Resources Our researchers frequently publish in top journals and present research at conferences. Publications Contact Us Photonics Research CenterBartlett Hall Science Center753 Cullum Road, Room 191West Point, New York, 10996-1905Phone: (845) 938-5565 Email us Collaborate With Us The Office of Research helps coordinate West Point’s research efforts with external entities. Those interested in conducting research with West Point can email the Associate Dean for Research. Connect with the Office of Research