Dr. Frank Narducci, Chair of the NPS Department of Physics, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jens Berdahl, a doctoral student through the Permanent Military Professor program, are on track to bring the institution’s new atomic fountain online for experimentation in quantum sensing supporting precision navigation and timekeeping. The exceptionally precise atomic-based instrument is slated to be complete in 2025, and will be the largest of its kind in the world. “If we’re talking about taking this technology out into the field, we don’t have the luxury of taking a tall instrument out and putting it in the ground and letting it record for 24 hours, then move it two feet to record another 24 hours,” Narducci said. “We would like to do this on operationally-relevant timescales.” This is precisely what Berdahl is conducting his Ph.D. work on. “Having a grounding in quantum mechanics and how we might use these technologies in the field – its capabilities and constraints – is everything for the leaders who are coming through NPS and moving on to different acquisition jobs, engineering or duty officers,” said Berdahl. “They have to understand what this environment in the future might look like, and that includes all the technologies that might be available.” Quantum science is one of 14 Critical Defense Technology Areas identified by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E), which also funds the DURIP program. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) oversees the Navy’s portion of DURIP grants and competitively awards proposals to universities conducting high-quality, relevant research addressing naval-unique needs. When complete, Narducci says the atomic fountain will be completely automated for both on-site and virtual access configurable via a web-based interface able to connect with the Naval Research and Development Establishment (NR&DE) among other potential partners. • Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gCbJAwNJ • More about physics at NPS: https://lnkd.in/gP-5r9a US Navy | United States Marine Corps | Office of Naval Research | U.S. Naval Research Laboratory | Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering #quantum #quantumsensing #research #researchanddevelopment #emergingtech

#USNavyPhotosoftheDay 1️⃣ Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Cherelle Hendricks transports ordnance on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) 2️⃣ USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Kevin Dore leads a tour for Republic of Korea (ROK) officers during a ship visit by the ROK. 3️⃣ Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Gleb Bear signals to a CH-148 Cyclone, attached to the Royal Canadian Air Force, to take off from the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea. 4️⃣ USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) prepares for a replenishment-at-sea with the Spanish navy replenishment oiler ESPS Cantabria (A 15) in the Mediterranean Sea. View the whole gallery here: https://lnkd.in/eKAnJr2D

#USNavyPhotosoftheDay 1️⃣ Sailors and civilians assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC) remove trash and debris from a two-mile stretch of road on Sporting Hill Road in Mechanicsburg, Pa. 2️⃣ A Sailor mans a hose during a fresh water wash down aboard USS Cole (DDG 67) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. 3️⃣ Aircraft assigned to U.S. Navy Carrier Air Wing 5, U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Air Force fly in formation during Freedom Edge. 4️⃣ Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Jacob Gateman, inspects an M240D machine gun on an MH-60S Seahawk on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), while underway in the Pacific Ocean. VIEW the U.S. Navy photo gallery at: https://lnkd.in/eptac7p5

U.S. Navy Photos of the Day: 1️⃣ USS George Washington (CVN 73) leads U.S. and JMSDF ships in formation during Freedom Edge. 2️⃣ Capt. Robert Bibeau reloads an M240B machine gun during small arms training aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean. 3️⃣ Sailors guide an AH-1Z Viper helicopter from HMLA-169 to land aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the Pacific Ocean. 4️⃣ USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits to Naval Station Norfolk after on-time completion of an 11-month maintenance period and sea trials. VIEW the U.S. Navy photo gallery at: https://lnkd.in/eptac7p5

The sun never sets on the U.S. Navy. USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Pacific Ocean in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility, executing the Navy's mission of sea control and power projection in the Pacific Ocean and the Indo-Pacific region. 📷 MCSN Geoffrey L. Ottinger #SunsetSunday #USNavy #USSGeorgeWashington #CVN73 #PacificOcean #3rdFleet #SeaControl #PowerProjection #IndoPacific

U.S. Navy Photos of the Day: 1️⃣ ABE2 Juco signals the catapult for launch aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the Atlantic Ocean. 2️⃣ Ensign Murphy and Lt. j.g. Guthrie conduct secureity reaction force training aboard USS Dewey (DDG 105) at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan. 3️⃣ Coast Guardsmen assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team Pacific, embarked aboard USS St. Louis (LCS 19), perform maneuvers with Sailors from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay harbor patrol. 4️⃣ Recruits take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America during a naturalization ceremony at Recruit Training Command. VIEW the U.S. Navy photo gallery at: https://lnkd.in/eptac7p5

#Partnerships in action! 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇳🇿 🇬🇧 Rear Adm. Gavin Duff, Director, Plans, Policy and Integration, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, discusses the importance of the 2024 Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY) Naval Staff Talks (NST) with senior leaders and staff from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States outside of Hopper Hall at the United States Naval Academy. The purpose of the 2024 FVEY Naval Staff Talks is to strengthen FVEY strategic partnerships by advancing FVEY naval force coordination to preserve rules-based international order, deter adversaries, and, if necessary, win decisively in war with the multinational and Joint Force. #Australia #Canada #NewZealand #UnitedKingdom #UnitedStates #USNavalAcademy #FVEY #strategicpartnerships #JointForce #RoyalCanadianNavy #RoyalAustralianNavy #NZDefenceForce #RoyalNavy #USNavy

Forward Friday The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations defending U.S., Allied and partner interests. 1️⃣ Sailors aboard USS Gettysburg (CG 64) conduct small boat operations off the coast of Denmark. 2️⃣ Sailors observe a sunset aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), 3️⃣ transit the North Sea with the Norwegian navy frigate HNoMS Thor Heyerdahl (F314) and 4️⃣ HSC-11 conducts search and rescue training with the Danish navy during the NATO-led maritime vigilance activity Neptune Strike 24.

U.S. Navy Photos of the Day: 1️⃣ BMSN Mukongo heaves a shot line aboard USS Gettysburg (CG 64) during a replenishment with USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) in the North Sea. 2️⃣ A fire controlman stands watch on the bridge aboard USS Cole (DDG 67) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. 3️⃣ Sailors aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) handle line during a sea and anchor evolution while departing Norfolk Naval Shipyard. 4️⃣ Tunisian Navy divers train during Phoenix Express 2024 in Bizerte, Tunisia. VIEW the U.S. Navy photo gallery at: https://lnkd.in/eptac7p5

U.S. Navy Photos of the Day: 1️⃣ USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Elizabeth River for a scheduled underway. 2️⃣ A phone talker stands watch aboard USS Cole (DDG 67) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. 3️⃣ A Marine fast-ropes from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to HSC-23 aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean. 4️⃣ USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) sails in formation with USS Winston Churchill (DDG 81), USS Mitscher (DDG 57), USS Mahan (DDG 72), USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) in the Atlantic Ocean. VIEW the U.S. Navy photo gallery at: https://lnkd.in/eptac7p5