Eldridge Briscoe
About Eldridge Briscoe
Eldridge Briscoe is a Senior Laser Staff Engineer at General Atomics, specializing in High Energy Laser programs. He has over 19 years of experience in the field and has contributed to various projects, including the design of a Mach-Zehnder interferometer.
Work at General Atomics
Eldridge Briscoe has served as a Senior Laser Staff Engineer at General Atomics since 2005. In this role, he acts as the High Power Laser Subject Matter Expert (SME) for High Energy Laser (HEL) programs. His work includes the design and construction of advanced laser systems, such as a Mach-Zehnder interferometer to investigate thermal lensing within laser cavities. Briscoe's contributions to the field have been significant, particularly in the development of Optical Parametric Chirped-pulse Amplification (OPCPA) systems during the early years of his tenure.
Previous Experience in Laser Engineering
Before joining General Atomics, Eldridge Briscoe worked at Honeywell Aerospace as a Laser Engineer III from 1998 to 1999. His career in laser technology began earlier at Research Support Instruments, where he served as a Scientist from 1999 to 2005. This six-year period allowed him to gain extensive experience in laser systems, which he later applied in his role at General Atomics.
Education and Expertise
Eldridge Briscoe studied Laser Electro Optics at Cincinnati State from 1990 to 1993, earning a degree in the field. His expertise encompasses high power continuous wave (CW) and quasi-continuous wave (QCW) laser diodes. This educational background, combined with his extensive professional experience, positions him as a knowledgeable figure in laser technology and applications.
Research Contributions and Patents
During his career, Eldridge Briscoe has coauthored several research papers and holds two patents from his time at the Naval Research Laboratory. His contributions to the field of laser technology reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in high energy laser systems.