Directorate of Energy, Advanced Physics & Space Phenomena

This directorate embodies immense power, elemental forces, and the fundamental laws of nature. Its focus is on power generation, atomic and quantum sciences, advanced physics, electromagnetics, and space weather phenomena.
1. Energy & Power Generation
Focusing on the development, efficiency, and resilience of global energy systems, from sustainable grids to advanced atomic power.
Atomic Energy
Energy Efficiency
Energy Technologies
Global Energy Policy & Research
Power & Energy Systems
Power Management Technologies
Power Outage Preparedness & Resilience
2. Advanced & Fundamental Physics
Focusing on the deep scientific understanding of the universe, matter, and energy, spanning from the subatomic level to cosmological scales.
Acoustics & Ocean Acoustics
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics
Chemical Physics & General Chemistry
Computational Physics
Condensed Matter & Materials Physics
Fluid Dynamics
General & Mathematical Physics
Gravitation
Hadronic Physics
Laser Science
Magnetism
Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics & Fields
Plasma Physics
Precision Measurement & Fundamental Constants
Quantum Information Science
Rheology
Statistical & Nonlinear Physics
Vacuum Science
Windows on the Universe (Cosmological Research)
3. Directed Energy & Radiation
Focusing on the manipulation of the electromagnetic spectrum, directed energy applications, and radiological safety.
Directed Energy & High Power Microwaves
Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare
Nuclear Explosion Preparedness
Radiation Emergency Preparedness & Response
Radon Exposure Mitigation
4. Space Phenomena
Focusing on the atmospheric and extraterrestrial conditions that impact Earth’s technological and biological systems.
Space Weather Prediction & Resilience