Jacob Robert Grosek
I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and camping. I have an associate degree in Engineering Science (Broome Community College), two bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Physics (University of Utah), and a master's degree and a PhD in Applied Mathematics (University of Washington). Since graduating I've been working in the Directed Energy Directorate at the Air Force Research Laboratory. I also volunteer with the AFRL NM STEM Outreach program, which offers fun and challenging science projects to local students in the Albuquerque and larger New Mexico area.
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AFRL Scholars Program
Amplification of Lasers (Internship)
This project will involve the computer simulation of specific aspects of high-power fiber laser amplifiers. The project will compare and assess the reliability of different modeling approaches, especially in regards to fiber coiling effects. One goal will be complete a parameter sensitivity study for uncertainty quantification purposes. There is no prerequisite to understand lasers, fiber amplifiers, nor nonlinear optics - the relevant information will be taught as the project progresses.
AFRL Scholars Program
High-Power Fiber Laser/Amplifier Modeling & Simulation (Internship)
This project will be on modeling high-power fiber lasers/amplifiers. Specifically, the goal is to develop techniques for overcoming nonlinear and thermal effects that inhibit scaling to higher output powers while maintaining good beam quality, and usually narrow linewidth. One method for achieving this goal is through novel fiber designs, which may suppress deleterious processes that occur at high powers in the fibers, but are also complex and challenging to model on a computer. Through this modeling effort various fiber laser/amplifier configurations will be explored in order to optimize the output.
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