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SBIR Phase I: Coherence-gated Backscatter Particle Sizing

Award Information

Agency:
National Science Foundation 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
63675 		Program Year/Program:
2003 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
0318851 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
North Dancer Labs, Inc.
4049 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403-0604
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2003
Title: SBIR Phase I: Coherence-gated Backscatter Particle Sizing
Agency: NSF
Contract: 0318851
Award Amount: $99,596.00
 

Abstract:

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will show proof of principle for an innovative optical technique using backscattered laser light to perform particle sizing measurements. Limitations of existing systems include the need to measure transmitted instead of reflected light, the inability to make accurate measurements in dense particles fields, and the inability to characterize particle shape. Phase I research will lead to the realization of a unique diagnostic system capable of fast, non-invasive measurements in media of high turbidity; use of backscattered, not transmitted, light; solid-state fiber optic construction; cost effective gain-guided laser diodes for light sources; and assembly from commercial-off-the-shelf components. Particle sizing techniques are critical for process characterization and control in diverse areas of manufacturing and research. The worldwide market for particle sizing instruments has been estimated at $300 million. Industries using particle sizing include agrochemical, cement, ceramics, cosmetics, personal care, soil testing, wastewater processing, paints, inks and other surface coatings. The proposed system will introduce a patentable new technology to the field of particle sizing by the novel extension of a proven commercial technique.

Principal Investigator:

Charles Lysogorski

Business Contact:

Small Business Information at Submission:

North Dancer Labs, Inc.
4049 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403

EIN/Tax ID:
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No