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Compact Tunable Infrared Grating Laser

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Navy 		Award ID:
25699 		Program Year/Program:
1994 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
25699 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Omega-p, Inc.
291 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06511-3765
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 1994
Title: Compact Tunable Infrared Grating Laser
Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY
Contract: N/A
Award Amount: $70,000.00
 

Abstract:

A Phase I SBIR study is proposed of a novel infrared laser configuration employing a coaxial resonant structure and a gyrating electron beam. The center conductor of the structure contains axial ridges that support diffraction radiation induced by the axis-encircling gyrating beam, while the outer conductor of the structure supports radial standing waves that provide feedback to sustain oscillations. The electron beam is to be provided by a recently developed industrial gun that can furnish up to 1 megawatt of high quality beam power at a voltage of up to 100 kV on thin axis-encircling orbits in a moderate guide magnetic field. This novel concept has the potential of providing a compact, voltage-tunable, multi-kilowatt, high duty cycle, coherent, infrared source in the 50-200 micron wavelength range suitable for a variety of civilian and military applications. The proposed Phase I study involves linear and nonlinear theory and numerical simulations to allow design of the structure and its incorporation with the industrial electron gun. Means to maximize the voltage-tunable bandwidth and efficiency will be studied. Results of the Phase I study are to be organized to lead to a Phase II experimental demonstration of the compact tunable infrared grating laser.

Principal Investigator:

Jay L. Hirshfield
2034325428

Business Contact:

Small Business Information at Submission:

Omega-p, Inc.
2008 Yale Station New Haven, CT 06520

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