How is ASL different from the Institute for Shock Physics?
ASLs applied research activities build on, but are different from, the Institutes fundamental research activities in Pullman. 21st century technical advances, related to physical sciences and engineering, will rely heavily on innovations in Materials Science (including Advanced Materials), Optical Sciences, and Computer Modeling and Simulations. Thus, these three areas will form the core of ASL capabilities. The benchmarks by which ASL will be judged include: • Energy • National Security • Advanced Materials • Problem Solving & Tech Transfer • Materials Sciences • Modeling & Simulations • Optical • Research grant and contract awards, which are expected to grow to $3-5 million per year; • Strong partnerships with companies and institutions to explore novel approaches to problem solving; • Customer driven research capabilities with the ability to take on projects with short term deadlines to meet needs of government agencies and corporations; • Broad range of physical science and enginee
