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Atomic, Molecular and Quantum Physics

The Office of Naval Research's Atomic, Molecular and Quantum Physics program supports basic atomic, molecular and quantum (AMQ) physics research to advance navigation, timekeeping, and sensing technology, particularly in the maritime environment.
March 18, 2022

Electronic Devices, RF Semiconductors and Amplifiers

The objective of the Office of Naval Research's RF Semiconductor Devices, RF Solid State Amplifiers and Wide Bandgap Materials program is to develop solid state (e.g., wide bandgap semiconductor), low noise, high speed electronic devices and circuits for use in surveillance, electronic warfare, multifunctional RF systems and communications.
March 18, 2022

Freeze Fighter: Warmer Wetsuit Will Increase Navy Dive Time

To protect U.S. Navy divers operating in freezing conditions, ONR is sponsoring work to design a wetsuit mirroring the insulating properties of animal blubber, allowing divers to swim in frozen waters for longer periods of time.
September 04, 2018

Ready Player One: Video Games and the Navy Future Force

The Office of Naval Research is sponsoring work to determine if computer games can help Navy recruits find military jobs they’ll enjoy and turn into long-term careers.
July 19, 2018

Maritime Makeover: Navy-Owned Research Vessel Back at Sea After Refit

The research vessel Thomas G. Thompson recently completed an 18-month upgrade to extend its working life, improve operating systems, and bolster its research capabilities for the Navy and scientific organizations.
January 01, 2018

ONR's MOVER Technology: Improving Therapy for Brain Injury Patients

To provide TBI patients with a safe, easy way to maintain their therapy regimens, the Office of Naval Research is supporting efforts to develop the Mobile, Virtual Enhancements for Rehabilitation (MOVER).
September 16, 2015

Bad News for the Bad Guys: Laser Weapon Being Readied for Marine Vehicles

As the Navy prepares to deploy its first laser weapon on a ship later this summer, Office of Naval Research (ONR) officials announced June 11 that they have finished awarding contracts to develop a similar weapon to be used on ground vehicles.
January 01, 2014

Modern Day Marine: ONR Features Technology for Marines of the Future

From virtual training to laser weapons, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) this week is showcasing a range of technologies at Modern Day Marine exposition that will prepare Marines as they continue to face an increasingly complex security landscape.
September 22, 2014

A Noteworthy Transition: Navy Lauded in New Report

A new report issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) puts a spotlight on the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for effective ways to get new technologies out of the lab and into the hands of the warfighter.
March 27, 2013

Old School Meets New School: Flight Deck Ouija Boards Go Digital

The Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) TechSolutions program has sponsored the development of the Deployable Ship Integration Multitouch System—DSIMS, for short—to make the jobs of aircraft handlers easier.
June 15, 2017