Ultra Lightweight SiC Based Mirrors for High Energy Lasers

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Missile Defense Agency	Award ID: 53021	Program Year/Program: 2001 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: 01-0448	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: Materials & Electrochemical Research (ME
7960 S. Kolb Rd. Tucson, AZ -
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2001

Title: Ultra Lightweight SiC Based Mirrors for High Energy Lasers

Agency / Branch: DOD / MDA

Contract: DASG60-01-P-0087

Award Amount: $64,999.00

Abstract:
SiC materials offer excellent characteristics for high energy lasers applications. However, both monolithic and RBSI materials suffer from brittleness. This proposal builds on the concept of ultra lightweight C-C (SiC) composite structure, which yieldvery high thermal conductivity and modulus. Subsequently, chemical vapor reaction (CVR) process will be employed to render optical quality SiC surface. In addition, BaF2/ ZnSe optical coating capability will be studied.It is anticipated that under 2Kg/m2 aerial density SiC based mirrors will be fabricated. In addition, surface rms of 2Ao is expected. Commercial applications include high energy lasers, at lidars and FTS instruments.

Principal Investigator:
W. Kowbel
Vice President
5205741980
wkowbel@mercorp.com

Business Contact:
J.c. Withers
Chief Executive Officer
5205741980
jcwithers@mercorp.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

MATERIALS & ELECTROCHEMICAL RESEARCH
7960 S. Kolb Rd. Tucson, AZ 85706

EIN/Tax ID: 860530946

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No