A novel, high-pressure co2 laser is described which utolizes transverse electrodeless rf discharge excitation. this laser is potentially capable of continuous wavelength tunability over much of the 9 to 11 micron band, high output energy per unit excitation volume, and long sealed lifetime. a… More

Construction and characterization of an advanced microsurgical system is proposed. the system utilizes a pulsed, high-repetition-rate ultraviolet excimer laser to carry out tissue removal with very high spatial resolution and minimal thermal damage. the apparatus incorporates sensitive optical… More

Investigation of a new type of rare gas halide excimer laser is proposed. the new device is potentially capable of continuous ultraviolet output and utilizes microwave discharge excitation of multiatmospheric gas mixtures in narrow-bore hollow waveguides. recombination of halogen molecules… More

A proof of principle experiment is being constructed that will clearlydemonstrate the essential elements of array operation. an oscillator and two amplifier sections are being subjected to performance tests. phase array optical radars or lidars operating with relatively large synthetic apertures can… More

A small high-repetition-rate arf laser utilizing microwave discharge excitation will be constructed for interferometry and master oscillator applications in photolithography. the laser will exhibit a spectral width of approximately 2 picometers and is expected to operate in a low-order transverse… More

High-performance capillary electrophoresis and microbore liquid chromatography offer extremely high efficiencies, ultra-small sample injection, and speed of analysis. however, the general utility of these new technologies is limited by the sensitivity of the detector. ultraviolet-transmission… More

A small, self-contained, waveguide arf laser with microwave discharge excitation will be investigated. in the phase i activity, emphasis will be upon identification if operating conditions that optimize the laser efficiency, evaluation of the potential average power capability of a waveguide arf… More

This project will design, construct, and test a novel instrument for the detection of surface contamination on solid substrates. the detector will operate under ambient atmospheric conditions, will not destroy the substrate, is highly sensitive, and provides real-time information. potential… More

Diamond micromachining systems based on ultraviolet laser etching and optical sensing of surface morphology are being examined for prescision fabrication of complex structure in diamond and diamond-like carbon. the research addresses demonstration of an ablation using a small waveguide excimer… More

We propose proof-of-principle experiments that will lead to a unique tool that will play a major role in the development and implementation of diffractive optics in the next decade. Waveguide excimer laser technology will be used to directly etch diffractive phase gratings onto the substrate surface… More

This Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I project will develop an approach that combines two new, unique, and complimentary technologies to fabricate mesoscopic electronics and sensors. For example, thermal spray as an additive process to deposit a wide variety of high-quality ceramic,… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project comprises the development and synthesis of technologies for miniaturizing the interconnection, packaging and battery power systems used in the wireless sensor nodes of distributed sensing systems. Laser-based approaches to making very… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II Project targets development of a new approach to building wireless sensor infrastructure ? energy storage systems, electrical distribution, and packaging - that allows dramatic miniaturization of wireless sensor nodes, eliminates most restrictions on… More