PHARIS E. WILLIAMS
Office: (505) 835-5774
EDUCATION:
High School (1959) Southwest R5, Washburn, Mo
BSEE (1968) University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
MS, Physics (1976) Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
CLEARANCES:
Active DOE Q Clearance, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Active DoD Clearance, New Mexico Tech
HONORS:
Listed in Marque's Who's Who in the West, 1980.
Listed in The Directory of Distinguished Americans, 1983.
Listed in the 20th edition of the Dictionary of International Biography.
Listed in Men of Achievement, 1986.
Listed in Platinum Edition of the Who's Who Worldwide Registry.
POSITIONS HELD:
1959 - 1964 Electrician's Mate on various Navy ships as E-1 through E-6 Serviceman
1964 - 1968 Student, U. of Colorado, Boulder, Co., advanced to Chief Electrician's Mate
1968 - 1972 Naval officer on various Navy ships and staffs, with ranks of Ensign through Lieutenant
1972 - 1974 Curriculum Officer for Surface Weapons, Nuclear Weapons Training Center, Pacific
1974 - 1976 Student, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
1976 - 1978 Instructor, U.S. Naval Academy, advanced to Lieutenant Commander
1978 - 1983 Naval Research Associate, Sr. Navy Representative, DoD
Program Manager, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM
1983 - 1985 President, Williams Research Corporation
1985 - 1992 Assistant Director, Center for Explosives Technology Research;
Associate Director, Research Center for Energetic Materials;
Group Leader of Explosive Devices Research, CETR
1992-1997 Associate Director, Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center
Associate Director, Research Center for Energetic Materials
1997-1998 Director, Counter Terrorist Explosives Center/Counter Proliferation
1998-present Program Manager of the TedibeAr program
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
USS Brooke DEG-1, U.S. Navy (1969-70)
Redesigned gas baffles for the Navy's pressure fired steam generators to
eliminate the tube breakage problem experienced by new boiler designs.
Nuclear Training Group, Pacific, U.S. Navy (1972-74)
Conducted theoretical investigations into nuclear weapons design
pointing out a needed design change for increased safety and guided
experimental and numerical calculation efforts which supported these
theoretical findings.
Naval Postgraduate School (1974-76)
Determined the fundamental basis and conducted the initial development of a new physical theory called the Dynamic Theory.
U.S. Naval Academy (1976-78)
Taught thermodynamics and shipboard engineering courses to junior and
senior level midshipmen. Continued developing the Dynamic Theory,
expanding it to include the five dimensions and initiating the
five-dimensional quantization.
Los Alamos National Laboratory (1978-83)
Conducted, and supervised the conduction of, shockwave experiments using
explosives and powder driven shock guns. Used state-of-the-art VISAR,
and digital recording, instrumentation to investigate the shock wave
emerging from materials. Developed a subminiature piezoelectric quartz
gauge and a low cost differential timer with an accuracy of �25 ps and
other instrumentation equipment and methods. Continued the theoretical
development, showing that all current physical theories except the
General Theory of Relativity were subsets of the Dynamic Theory.
Conceived and obtained funds for initial tests of a novel, classified
Electron Directed Energy warhead which used the energy contained in
explosives to generate and accelerate electrons. Assisted in the
management of DoD programs.
Williams Research Corporation (1983-85)
Marketed a capability to conduct theoretical research, conducted and
oversaw such research. Conducted a theoretical design of a novel
communication antenna system for a major U.S. DoD contractor.
Conceived and proposed a concept for a non-nuclear, Neutron Directed
Energy Warhead in response to the "Star Wars" speech. Showed that the
Dynamic Theory predicted the advance of the perihelion of planetary
orbits as well as the General Theory of Relativity. Conducted contract
research for various intelligence agencies.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1985-92)
Assisted in the development of the Center for Explosives Technology
Research (CETR) at New Mexico Tech. Supervised the construction,
equipping, and operation of its Eagle Field Laboratory where large
explosive charges may be fired while high-speed optical and electronic
instrumentation record the desired data. Designed the Torres' Small
Scale Safety Testing and Explosives Processing laboratory. Responding
to a request to create a power supply for a one-shot x-ray that will be
used at remote locations, invented and developed the concept of a
propellant driven, magnetic flux compression generator. As Assistant
Director for CETR, assisted the Director in managing the day to day
operation of CETR and assumed the Director's responsibilities during his
many absences on travel or vacation. As Explosives Devices Group
Leader, supervised and actively participated in the research and testing
of explosives and explosives devices, and supervised scientists and
technical personnel. As Associate Director for RCEM, assumed the duties
of the Director during his absences, served on the membership
recruitment and retention committee and submitted research proposals to
work with member companies on specific problems.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1992-1997)
Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC); Associate
Director for Research and Development, Executive Officer for Marketing;
Associate Director for the Research Center for Energetic Materials
(RCEM). Provided management, direction, and leadership for the center's
research and development activities, specifically assuming the
increased responsibilities of supervising three groups in the areas of
explosives chemistry, theoretical and computational physics, and the
advanced development of applications of explosives. Marketed EMRTC's
R&D; capabilities and coordinates the full EMRTC marketing effort.
Duties for RCEM are essentially the same as those listed above. In
addition to these executive duties, responsibilities included acting as
Principle Investigator for a multiple year contract for the Defense
Nuclear Agency guiding the technical effort studying the potential of
the Minuteman III propellant to undergo a Deflagration-to-Detonation
transition. Continued developing the detonation modeling of non-ideal
explosives and the multiple -reaction rate modeling needed for these
materials.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1997-1998)
Director, Counter Terrorist Explosives Center/Counter Proliferation.
Provided the proposal, sponsor follow-up, technical basis, and program
structure needed to establish the Counter Terrorist Explosive Center
(CTEC). Provide the management, direction, and leadership for the CTEC.
Conducted the marketing, sponsor contact and follow-up on various
Counter Proliferation programs. One program has initial funding in the
Senate FY 98 authorization bill for a $5 million - 18 month program.
Another program, which is a $63 million - 5 year effort, has been
penciled into the FY 99 budget. Hosted an International Workshop on
Non-Ideal Explosives.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1998-2001)
Program Manager of the TedibeAr Program. Provided the program
management and technical guidance of this basic technology development
program intended to investigate the ability of this technology to
provide an innovative way of countering weapons of mass destruction.
The development team includes Texas A&M; University, Los Alamos
National Laboratory, Cornell University, and Applied Pulsed Power, Inc.
Conducted research in experimentally determining the time dependence in
the energy release of non-ideal explosives. Conducted theoretical
research resulting in showing that the Quantum Principle put forward by
Weyl in 1929 requires a generalization of the Yang-Mills fields for the
interaction of two particles, a generalization of the Su(3) group for
the description of three particle systems, and a quantum gravity which
has Einstein�s General Theory of Relativity as a subset.
Williams Research Corporation (2001-present)
Providing analysis and consulting on explosives and their effects.
Conducting theoretical investigations and new applications for weapons
and communications.
PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Williams, P.E., 1976, "On a Possible Formulation of Particle
Dynamics in Terms of Thermo- dynamic Conceptualizations and the Role of
Entropy in it," thesis, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.
2. Williams, P.E., 1977, "The Principles of the Dynamic Theory," Research Report EW-77-4, U.S. Naval Academy.
3. Williams, P.E., 1980, "The Dynamic Theory: A New View of Space,
Time, and Matter," Los Alamos National Lab report LA-8370-MS, December.
4. Williams, P.E., 1981, "The Dynamic Theory: Some Shockwave and Energy
Implications," Los Alamos National Lab report LA-8402-MS, February.
5. Williams, P.E., 1981, "The Arrow of Time in the Dynamic Theory," Los Alamos National Lab report LA-8690-MS, February.
6. Carden, A.E., P.E. Williams, and R.R. Karpp, 1981, "Comparison of
Flow Curves of 6061 Aluminum Alloy at High and Low Strain Rates,"
published in Shock Waves and High-Strain-Rate Phenomena in Metals, ed.
M.A. Meyers and L.E. Murr, Plenum Press.
7. Williams, P.E., 1983, "The Nuclear Model from the Dynamic Theory,"
presented at the Third Annual Southwest Theoretical Physics
Conference, at University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, March.
8. Williams, P.E., 1983, "The Possible Unifying Effect of the Dynamic Theory," Los Alamos National Lab report LA-9623-MS, May.
9. Williams, P.E., 1983, "The Potential of the Dynamic Theory in
Modeling Electro-magnetic Effects on Biological Systems," presented at
the Conference on "Non-Ionizing Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on
Biological Systems," at Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, CA, May.
10. Williams, P.E., 1987, "Neutron Directed Energy Warhead," invited
presentation at the Sixth DoD Conference on DEW Vulnerability,
Survivability, and Effects, Reston, VA.
11. Williams, P.E., 1989, "Space, Time and Mass," Center for Explosives Technology Research Report A-07-89, May.
12. Williams, P.E., 1989, "An Introduction to the Propellant-Driven
Magnetic Flux Compression Generator," Center for Explosives Technology
Research Report A-10-89, August.
13. Williams, P.E., 1992, "A Mechanical Sensitization Model of
Composite Explosives," invited presentation at the 18th Annual SEE
Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, Orlando, FL.
14. Williams, P.E., 1992, "An Introduction to Magnetic Flux Compression
in a Gun," Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Intense
Dynamic Loading and its Effects, June 9-12, 1992, Chengdu, China.
15. Williams, P.E., 1994, "The Importance of the Reaction Rate Laws in
Modeling DDT", proceeding of the JANNAF Propulsion Systems Hazards
Subcommittee meeting, 1-4 August, 1994, San Diego, CA.
16. Williams, P.E., "Reaction Rate Law for Emulsion Explosives as a
Function of Cell and Micro Balloon Size", submitted to the 21st Annual
Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, Nashville, TN, 5-9
February, 1995.
17. McKown, T.O., Eilers, D.D., and Williams, P.E., "Explosive
Performance Measurements on Large, Multiple-Hole Arrays and Large Masses
of Conventional Explosive", submitted to the 21st Annual Conference on
Explosives and Blasting Techniques, Nashville, TN, 5-9 February, 1995.
18. Williams, P. E., �The Influence of the Reaction Rate of Explosives
on Blast Effects,� Conference of the Am. Phy. Soc. Topical Group on
Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, Seattle, WA, August 13-18, 1995.
19. Williams, P.E., �The Influence of the Reaction Rate of Explosives
on Blast Effects,� 5th International Symposium on the Analysis and
Detection of Explosives,� 4-8 Dec., 1995.
20. Romero, V. and Williams, P. E., �The Characterization of Non-Ideal
Explosives,� Specialty Symposium on Structures Response to Impact and
Blast, Tel Aviv, 6-10 October, 1996.
21. Romero, V. and Williams, P. E., �Blast Waves from Non-Ideal
Explosives,� Conference of the Am. Phy. Soc. Topical Group on Shock
Compression of Condensed Matter, Amherst, MS, 28 July-1 August, 1997.
22. Williams, P.E., �Quantum Measurement, Gravitation, and Locality in
the Dynamic Theory,� Symposium on Causality and Locality in Modern
Physics and Astronomy: Open Questions and Possible Solutions, York
University, North York, Canada, August 25-29, 1997.
23. Williams, P.E., �Thermodynamic Basis for the Constancy of the Speed
of Light,� Modern Physics Letters A, Vol.12, No. 35 (1997) 2725-2738.
24. Goldman, E. B., Williams, P. E., and Stanley, M., �A
Propellant-Driven Flux Compression Power Unit for Millisecond ETC Pulsed
Power Applications,� IEEE,1999.
25. Romero, V. and Williams, P.E., "The Characterization of Non-Ideal Explosives," Technology, Vol. 7, pp. 99-103, 2000.
26. Freeman, B., Deninger, W., Faehl, R., Glidden, S., Greenly, J.,
Luginbill, A., Oona, H., Rock, J., Shannon, J. And Williams, P.,
�Experimental Results from a Dynamic Magnetic Field Controlled Ion
Ring,� 27th IEEE International Conf on Plasma Science, 2000.
27. Rock, J. C., Freeman, B. L., Williams, P. E., and Greenly, J. �Ion
Trajectories in a Coaxial Ion Diode With Magnetic Confinement, and an
Axial Anode Surrounded by a Magnetically Insulated Cylindrical Cathode,�
27th IEEE International Conf on Plasma Science, 2000.
28. Williams, P.E., �Using the Hubble Telescope to Determine the Split
of a Cosmological Object�s Redshift in its Gravitational and Distance
Parts,� Apeiron , Vol. 8, No. 2 (April 2001)
http://redshift.vif.com/JournalFiles/V08NO2PDF/V08N2WIL.pdf
29. Williams, P.E., �Mechanical Entropy and its Implications,� Entropy 2001, 3, 76-115.
http://www.mdpi.org/entropy/list01.htm#new
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