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Terahertz Intracavity Spectrometer
- Small Business Information
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
- Phase 2
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Fiscal Year: 2009Title: Terahertz Intracavity SpectrometerAgency / Branch: DOD / ARMYContract: W911NF-10-C-0030Award Amount: $398,243.00
Abstract:
This SBIR Phase II project is to develop a hand-held sensing and alarm system for ultra-trace concentrations of chemical gases, biological aerosols, and explosive vapors. Unprecedented sensitivity will be achieved by intracavity laser absorption spectroscopy (ICLAS) which provides kilometer effective optical path lengths in a device with centimeter dimensions. Innovations include the use of semiconductor quantum cascade lasers (QCL) that operate in the terahertz region of the electromagnetic spectrum, a region rich in molecular signatures but under-utilized for spectral sensing. The Phase I work theoretically investigated the operational parameters and sensitivity limits of a THz ICLAS system, showing that it would be suitable for detection of vapors at ppb levels. A THz QCL ICLAS system was bread-boarded and the major components of a complete ICLAS experimentally demonstrated. Phase I option experiments will refine the detailed design for the Phase II field-deployable prototype threat sensor. The core threat sensor will be accessorized for sampling and sensing vapors inside sealed shipping containers and for screening passengers.Small Business Information at Submission:ZYBERWEAR, INC.
2114 New Victor Road Ocoee, FL 34761EIN/Tax ID: 770649232DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Army |
Award ID: 87188 |
Program Year/Program: 2009 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: A082-075-1192 |
Solicitation Year: N/A |
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A |
Solicitation Number: N/A |