Optics & Photonics

Riverside Research optics experts provide novel and innovative solutions to complex real-world challenges using photonic technologies. We support research and development in the following areas:

• Non-destructive testing and inspection
• Remote counterfeit risk mitigation
• Next-generation multispectral optical sensors
• Photonic metamaterials, sensors, and communication

Riverside Research performs cutting-edge research in terahertz (THz) sensing, adaptive optics, high-resolution spectroscopy, and 3D vibrometry. Our optics and photonics laboratory capabilities include:

• High-speed asynchronous optical sampling THz system
• 3d high-resolution, ultra-broadband photoacoustic system
• Multiplexed dynamic holographic remote interrogation system
• Multi-modal remote side channel emission measurement system

Riverside Research’s optics and photonics laboratory primary research thrusts include:

• Standalone remote monitoring for cybersecurity
• ISR long range detection of WMD
• Forward combat medical care
• Methods for targeted drug delivery
• Traumatic brain Injury
• Advanced health factors analytics for the warfighter
• MEMS-based hyperspectral sensors
• Quantum-based secured optical communications