Institute for Shock Physics

Researchers discuss technologies for national defense

The DARPA Forward conference will bring experts across numerous fields of study to WSU Pullman to engage the Pacific Northwest scientific community. WSU sleep researcher Hans Van Dongen is among the conference speakers.

A soldier asleep on a couch.

Transformation of graphite into hexagonal diamond documented by WSU researchers

By Will Ferguson, College of Arts and Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – A new study by Washington State University researchers answers longstanding questions about the formation of a rare type of diamond during major meteorite strikes.

New capability supports U.S. energy, security needs

PULLMAN, Wash. – A first-of-its-kind-worldwide research capability will help unravel the mysteries of material behavior at extreme conditions and short time scales in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s vital national security missions.

Sandia physicist accepts first joint appointment with WSU

By Will Ferguson, College of Arts & Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – Sandia National Laboratories physicist Marcus Knudson is the first joint faculty appointee to serve both Sandia and Washington State University. Using Sandia’s unique Z machine, he will enhance fundamental research into the compression of materials under extreme conditions.

April 17: U.S. nuclear deterrence policy, scientific needs

By Will Ferguson, College of Arts & Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – A national defense official will speak about the policies and cutting edge science that drive the U.S. nuclear deterrence program at 2 p.m. Friday, April 17, in Smith CUE 518 at Washington State University. A 1:30 p.m. reception will precede the free, public Creighton […]

Laboratory receives sensor research grant

SPOKANE – Recently announced federal funding will support Washington State University research aimed at developing specialized sensors with national security applications. The Institute for Shock Physics Applied Science Laboratory, located at WSU Spokane, has received two competitive grants from federal agencies totaling $630,000 for the work. According to Hergen Eilers, the principal investigator for both […]