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Voss Scientific provides analytic and numerical analysis of complex scientific problems in a number of areas.

Computational Physics Applications Group

The computational Physics Applications group has ongoing projects in the following areas:

  • Beam/Plasma simulation software;
  • Heavy ion fusion;
  • Laser-plasma interaction;
  • Linear induction accelerators;
  • Power-flow in high-current Z-pinch machines;
  • Pulsed Radiography;
  • Z-pinch physics.

In 2005, Voss Scientific, LLC, established a Computational Physics group. This group is skilled in state-of-the-art techniques for multidimensional computer simulation of pulsed-power devices, high-current electron and ion beams, intense lasers, and the interaction of charged-particle beams, microwaves, and lasers with neutral gases, plasmas and solid-density targets.

Custom Software

We specialize in the development of custom software that includes scientific analysis, instrumentation interfaces, graphical user interfaces, database design, data visualization and simulation. We support both large and small scale efforts.

Voss Scientific's highly trained engineers have experience that ranges from embedded system design to EM simulation to fully distributed instrument control and data acquisition. Voss Scientific has offered this cutting-edge expertise to the scientific community since 1991 by providing a range of custom applications for Windows & Linux platforms.
Recent Projects:
  • Anechoic chamber simulation;
  • HPM component modeling;
  • Adaptive optic control systems;
  • Inventory control systems;
  • Genetic algorithm based planewave generator;
  • Distributed telemetry recorder

High Power Microwave Sources, Diagnostics and Effects

Voss Scientific personnel have been major contributors to the development of high power microwave technologies for over 2 decades. Contributions include research and development of state-of-the-art high-power microwave sources and antennas, diagnosis of devices and their radiated environments, susceptibility effects testing, and electromagnetic hardening.

We have been key developers of narrowband HPM technologies with peak powers in the 100s - 1000s of MW; ultrawideband technologies with risetimes faster than 200 picoseconds and effective isotropic radiated powers (EIRPs) exceeding 10,000 MW; and patented GHz-bandwidth sensors used to diagnose the performance of this unique class of electromagnetic radiators.

The TPASCO source under development.

 Internal components of the ultra wideband source. Source and antenna in test configuration.
High-Power Antenna Design and Development

Voss Scientific is nationally recognized in high power antenna design and development of HPM antenna concepts.

We have recently developed a highly conformal, compact, traveling wave horn for radiating circularly polarized HPM from standard waveguide driven to high power levels.

In related work, we are developing rectangular waveguide large-slot arrays for high power applications in airborne vehicles.
Anechoic planewave generator
Split waveguide antenna
Laser Diagnostics

Voss Scientific's unique qualifications have produced a breakthrough in laser diagnostic capability. The combination of single shot experiment design, remote computer control of diagnostics and lasers, and an in-depth understanding of the physics of the diagnostics themselves, has led to a fully integrated laser test system that is superior to any systems previously fielded.

The system monitors key laser source parameters that include energy per pulse, pulse width, spectrum, and so forth, while synchronously recording a wide range of experimental results.

In addition, the temporal, intensity, and spectral source parameters can be scanned automatically as data is recorded to produce an exhaustive experimental parameter study in just a few minutes. This high degree of automation allows exceptionally broad laser parameter scans and statistical variation measurements. All data can be automatically processed and the final results stored in a database for immediate review, using Voss Scientific's DAAAC software.
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Voss Scientific • 418 Washington St. SE Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone: 505-255-4201 • Fax: 505-255-4201