OAEE Faculty Profile:
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Dr. J.W. Forbes |
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| (301) 392-9362 | |
| jforced@comcast.net | |
Biography |
Dr. Forbes received his PhD in Shock Wave Physics from Washington State University in 1976. A research physicist at Naval Surface Warfare Center , White Oak and Indian Head Maryland Laboratories from 1963-1996, and also at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) from 1996-2003. Adjunct Professor of Physics at American University, DC, 1994-1996 and Instructor of Shock Wave Science at LLNL from 1996-2003 which included one year (1999-2000) for UC Davis Applied Science Department. |
Research Interests: |
| Material response to rapid energy deposition. In particular, shock wave loading of inert and energetic materials. |
Courses |
| ENPM 808V Shockwave Physics I |
| ENPM 808D Shockwave Physics II |
